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Factors That Contribute To Failed Retention In Former Athletic Trainers, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Laura Juzeszyn
Factors That Contribute To Failed Retention In Former Athletic Trainers, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Laura Juzeszyn
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BACKGROUND: Athletic trainer retention has been topic of concern for 20 years, with one study indicating a drastic decline within ten years of becoming certified. Burnout, life-work balance, role strain, socialization, salary, in addition to other constructs are potential reasons for a lack of retention. An assessment of individuals who have left the athletic training profession is lacking; therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover the reasons why athletic trainers leave the profession of athletic training. DESIGN: Web-based survey. Qualtrics® was used to survey of 1000 individuals who let their athletic training certification lapse within 5 years of …
Immediate Effect Of Posture Correction Of Trapezius Activity In Computer Users Having Neck Pain – An Electromyographic Analysis, Kanwalpreet Kaur, Pooja Ghosh Das, P. K. Lenka, Shahhawaz Anwer
Immediate Effect Of Posture Correction Of Trapezius Activity In Computer Users Having Neck Pain – An Electromyographic Analysis, Kanwalpreet Kaur, Pooja Ghosh Das, P. K. Lenka, Shahhawaz Anwer
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Objectives: Aberrant activity of the trapezius muscle and associated postural abnormalities have been identified as potential factors for neck pain in computer users, thus postural correction is often advocated. The purpose of this trial was to examine the effect of specific scapular postural correction exercises on middle and lower trapezius activity. Methods: Sixty participants matched for the duration of daily computer use were included in the study. Twenty had no neck pain and exhibited “good” scapular posture (constituting Control group C), while forty reported pain (Neck Disability Index ≥ 15/100) for ≥ 3 months over 12 month period. The latter …
Warfarin Induced Generalized Dermatitis – A Case Study, Corinne Floyd, Simon Leung
Warfarin Induced Generalized Dermatitis – A Case Study, Corinne Floyd, Simon Leung
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Despite bleeding concerns, other non-bleeding events can also occur from warfarin therapy. These non-bleeding events, occurring in less than 1%, include but are not limit to skin necrosis, “purple toe syndrome,” and dermatologic hypersensitivity reactions. Dermatologic adverse reactions from warfarin are uncommon and rarely reported in the literature. In this article, a rare case is described of warfarin induced generalized dermatitis in a 73-year-old female patient who was admitted for COPD exacerbation but later had paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (CHADS2 score of 2) and experienced an acute dermatological reaction during the initial and subsequent re-challenge of warfarin therapy. Both episodes of …
Role-Emergent Model: An Effective Strategy To Address Clinical Placement Shortages, Rosemin Kassam, Mona Kwong, John B. Collins
Role-Emergent Model: An Effective Strategy To Address Clinical Placement Shortages, Rosemin Kassam, Mona Kwong, John B. Collins
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Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) delivered at “role-emergent” placement sites within long-term care (LTC) facilities that are preceptored by off-site community pharmacists.Method: Seven LTC facilities participated: five newly recruited test sites preceptored by off-site pharmacists who supervised students remotely (“role-emergent” placements), and two previously established hospital-based facilities with on-site pharmacists who provided continuous student supervision (“role-established” placements) as a comparison group. Students participated in pre-APPE training. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to obtain student learning performance on 13 pre-defined learning objectives and 21 indicators of site resources and skills-development opportunities. Structured …
Clinical Academic Faculty Perceptions Of Academic Mentorship In The Health Professions, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Tiffany Idlewine, Lynda Melton
Clinical Academic Faculty Perceptions Of Academic Mentorship In The Health Professions, Leamor Kathanov, Lindsey E. Eberman, Tiffany Idlewine, Lynda Melton
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No abstract provided.
Evaluation Of Factors That Increase The Severity Of Dysmenorrhoea Among University Female Students In Maiduguri, North Eastern Nigeria, Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Helen Malgwi, Glory Ogechi Okoro
Evaluation Of Factors That Increase The Severity Of Dysmenorrhoea Among University Female Students In Maiduguri, North Eastern Nigeria, Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Helen Malgwi, Glory Ogechi Okoro
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Dysmenorrhoea is defined as painful menses in women.1 Dysmenorrhoea is frequently encountered in young women around adolescence. It affects the quality of life (QOL) of women during reproductive age. The aetiology of primary dysmenorrhoea is not precisely understood, but most symptoms can be explained by the action of uterine prostaglandins, particularly PG F2α. It may be associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, back pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness, and fainting. These symptoms could be very severe and social activity is very limited during menstruation, reducing quality of life in women. Severity of symptoms is usually assessed by grading …
Allied Health Students’ Perceptions Of Class Difficulty: The Case Of Undergraduate Human Anatomy And Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Trent Mauner
Allied Health Students’ Perceptions Of Class Difficulty: The Case Of Undergraduate Human Anatomy And Physiology Classes, Diana Sturges, Trent Mauner
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Purpose: The Human Anatomy and Physiology (HAP) course is required of all allied health majors. Students need to earn a grade of “C” or better, and many students find this class academically challenging. This study investigated allied health students’ perceptions of what makes the undergraduate class difficult. Methods: A 28-question survey targeted 403 students enrolled in three HAP sections taught by the same instructor. Results: Students returned 279 surveys (68% return rate). Qualitative and quantitative data supported a three factor model in making this class difficult: discipline, student, and teaching related factors. Students consider that discipline factors are more important …
Participatory Action Research To Determine Essential Elements Of A Wheelchair Assessment, Teresa Plummer, Max Ito, Ferol Ludwig
Participatory Action Research To Determine Essential Elements Of A Wheelchair Assessment, Teresa Plummer, Max Ito, Ferol Ludwig
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Nearly 3 million people in the Unites States utilize a wheelchair for mobility. Yet, there is no standardized assessment or procurement process for wheelchair provision. Thus, practitioners have limited guidance in the essential elements of a wheelchair assessment. End users may have no or limited experience in determining the best choice of wheelchairs to meet their needs and often rely on the knowledge of the practitioner in the decision-making process of wheelchair selection. The author explored the current state of practice and the essential elements in the wheelchair assessment and procurement process. Obtaining the correct wheelchair is a complex process, …
Promoting Health And Wellbeing For People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Occupational Perspective, Danielle Hitch, Negar Lavasani, Genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
Promoting Health And Wellbeing For People With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Occupational Perspective, Danielle Hitch, Negar Lavasani, Genevieve Pepin, Karen Stagnitti
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Purpose: To provide an overview of current knowledge and practice that supports an occupational perspective to health promotion for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Method: Evidence was identified from a range of electronic databases using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies were subjected to a process of critical appraisal using scales for both quantitative and qualitative research, with only those ranked in the top four levels included. The scales used for this critique were the levels of evidence for quantitative research defined by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Rosalind Franklin Qualitative Research Appraisal Instrument …
The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent
The Impact Of Body-Scaled Information On Grasping Action In Toddlers With And Without Down Syndrome, Yu-Ping Chen, Allison Mitch, Kristen Chafin, Rachel Sargent
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Background and purpose: Studies of adults and typically developing (TD) children find the number of hands and fingers used to grasp an object is influenced by the relationship between object size and hand size. Children with Down syndrome (DS) between 3 and 11 years have shown no differences in number of hands (1 or 2 hands) used to grasp different sized objects compared to TD children when the object size was body-scaled. The purpose of this study was to examine whether body-scaled information affected the number of hands and fingers used to grasp different sized objects in toddlers with and …
Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes
Exercise-Induced Dyspnea In College-Aged Athletes, Katherine R. Newsham, Ethel M. Frese, Richard A. Mcguire, Dennis P. Fuller, Blakeslee E. Noyes
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Purpose: Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing during exercise is referred to as exercise-induced dyspnea (EID), and is a common complaint from athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of EID among college aged athletes and to explore the medical encounters, including diagnostic testing, arising from this complaint. Method: We surveyed intercollegiate (n=122) and club sport (n=103) athletes regarding their experience with EID, including medical diagnoses, diagnostic procedures, environmental factors, and treatment effectiveness. Results: Fifty-two percent of respondents (n=112) reported episodes of EID. Intercollegiate and club sport athletes did not differ in regard to the prevalence …
Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber
Is There Agreement Between Self-Reported And Scale Measurements Of Height And Weight?, Christopher T. Wagner, Brittney M. Lamb, Jared L. Graham, Paul A. Salamh, Cheryl Hill, Morey J. Kolber
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Background: The assessment of height and weight (body mass) are common components of the medical examination, often requisite subject characteristics collected for research, and frequently used in the writing of life and medical insurance policies. These measurements may be gathered by actual measurement procedures or through patient self-report. Purpose: The purposes of this study were to 1) determine if significant differences exist between self-reported and measured height and body mass, 2) determine the influence of gender on differences between self-reported and actual measurements, and 3) determine the range of differences (levels of agreement) that may exist between self-reported and actual …
The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel
The Effect Of Platelet-Rich Plasma On Elbow Tendinopathies: A Systematic Review, Sarah Schwetlik, Luke Strempel
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Purpose: Elbow tendinopathies are common conditions that typically last 6 to 24 months. There is no clear consensus in the literature regarding the most effective management. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product used for elbow tendinopathies with the aim of enhancing tissue regeneration. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness and safety of PRP for reducing pain and physical function in elbow tendinopathies. Methods: Electronic databases were searched for relevant studies and data were extracted regarding the design, sample characteristics, interventions, and outcome measures. Each study was critically appraised for …
The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey
The Effect Of A Single Session Of Whole Body Vibration On Mobility, Lower Limb Joint Position Sense And Balance Of Community Dwelling Older Adults, Anne Jones, Susan Gordon, Rebecca Sealey
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Objectives: To determine the effects of a single episode of whole body vibration among community dwelling older adults on balance, mobility, and joint position sense. Methods: Thirty six adults over the age of 50 were recruited and underwent measurement of single limb stance for right and left legs, Timed Up and Go test, and joint position sense of the knee before and after a single episode of Whole Body Vibration (WBV) using a frequency of 6Hz, amplitude of 5mm, applied for ten minutes. Results: There was a statistically significant change in single limb balance for both the right and left …
Allied Health Professionals As Consultants: An Exploratory Study In An Australian Context, Delene Amsters, Mellisa Kendall, Sarita Schuurs, Melissa Lindeman, Pim Kuipers
Allied Health Professionals As Consultants: An Exploratory Study In An Australian Context, Delene Amsters, Mellisa Kendall, Sarita Schuurs, Melissa Lindeman, Pim Kuipers
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Allied health professionals (AHPs) acting as consultants to other professionals and workers is an important emerging issue. It has received little research attention, despite this role being central to many AHP job descriptions, particularly senior positions. This exploratory qualitative study, conducted with AHPs and other key informants, examined consultancy in metropolitan, rural and remote settings in Australia. Thirty-nine professionals were interviewed in individual and focus group settings, using semi-structured questions. Analysis of data revealed roles, definitions and processes of consultancy, the influence of the context in which it occurs, and the multi-layered outcomes of consultancy. This led to the drafting …
Beyond Brushing Teeth: Pilot Study Reveals Community Based Opportunities To Promote Oral Care For Clients With A Spinal Cord Injury, Amy L. Sullivan, Christy M. Morgan
Beyond Brushing Teeth: Pilot Study Reveals Community Based Opportunities To Promote Oral Care For Clients With A Spinal Cord Injury, Amy L. Sullivan, Christy M. Morgan
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OBJECTIVE: This study identified opportunities for occupational therapists serving those with a spinal cord injury needing community based dental care. METHODS: Dental professionals answered survey questions on attitudes toward treating clients with a spinal cord injury, knowledge of transfer skills, occupational therapy as a community resource, and dental clinic physical design. The data collected for this pilot study were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: The participants revealed hesitation toward treating these clients, some knowledge of occupational therapy as a community referral source, limited knowledge for transfer skills, and questionable clinic designs for meeting accessibility guidelines. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this pilot …
Screening Services: An Underused Link In The Continuum Of Care? A Commentary And Cases., Nathalie I. Garbani
Screening Services: An Underused Link In The Continuum Of Care? A Commentary And Cases., Nathalie I. Garbani
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No abstract provided.
The Effect Of Pointe Shoe Toe Box Shape On Proprioception In Novice Ballet Dancers, Robert Cox, Valerie W. Herzog
The Effect Of Pointe Shoe Toe Box Shape On Proprioception In Novice Ballet Dancers, Robert Cox, Valerie W. Herzog
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the short-term effect of a pointe shoe toe box shape on proprioception in novice ballet dancers. Methods: Thirty-six female subjects completed the study (age = 13.2 + 2.2 years, height = 156.4 + 11.5 cm, weight = 46.6 + 9.4 kg). Subjects were assigned randomly to one of two groups. One group of 18 subjects was assigned to the tapered toe box pointe shoe, and the other group of 18 subjects was assigned to the square toe box pointe shoe. Subjects in each group were given a choice of any variation, …
The Clinical Education Experience Of Student-Physiotherapists Within A Transformed Model Of Healthcare, Serela Ramklass
The Clinical Education Experience Of Student-Physiotherapists Within A Transformed Model Of Healthcare, Serela Ramklass
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Purpose: The democratisation of the health system was a cornerstone of post-apartheid South Africa. Primary healthcare (PHC) was adopted for increased access, broader participation, and equity in health. Hereafter, physiotherapy and other health sciences curricula, research function, and teaching staff would have to be re-oriented towards enabling implementation and sustainability of the new model. This is an important consideration for the design of clinical education programmes, a learning trajectory within professional curricula that is fundamental to the education, training, and professional socialisation of emerging healthcare personnel. This study explored how student-physiotherapists experienced clinical education practice within the model of PHC. …
Health Risk Of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Ets), Dewan S. Raja, Bahar Sultana
Health Risk Of Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Ets), Dewan S. Raja, Bahar Sultana
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Environmental tobacco smoke is a preventable cause of significant morbidity and mortality among non-smokers. Reducing exposure to tobacco smoke is an essential community and public health objective. This report documents the substantial evidence characterizing the health risks caused by exposure to passive smoking. Multiple major reviews of evidence have concluded that environmental tobacco smoke is a known human carcinogen and that exposure to passive smoke causes adverse effects like SIDS, congenital birth defects, lead poisoning, and lung cancer. Regrettably, reductions in exposure have been slower among small children than among adults, as growing workplace restriction protects the majority of adults …
Online Occupational Therapy Program Assessment: Application Of The Sloan Consortium, Jan Stube, Sonia Zimmerman, Debra Hanson, Janet Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox, Charles Hosford
Online Occupational Therapy Program Assessment: Application Of The Sloan Consortium, Jan Stube, Sonia Zimmerman, Debra Hanson, Janet Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox, Charles Hosford
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Purpose: In order to assess outcomes of an online Transitional Masters of Occupational Therapy (TMOT) degree program, the Sloan Consortium’s Five Pillars Model of Quality was applied to: 1) student assessment of learning and programmatic satisfaction; and 2) faculty satisfaction with the online teaching context. Method: Two surveys were used for post-programmatic data collection; one survey was specifically developed to measure TMOT graduates’ learning and satisfaction with programmatic parameters. The Online Faculty Satisfaction Survey (OFSS) was used to measure teaching faculty’s perspectives. Results: Graduates' responses indicated a moderate to strong support for learning effectiveness, satisfaction with online learning, institutional commitment, …
Finding Employees With Undiagnosed Diabetes, Thomas Lenz, Nicole Gillespie, Michael Monaghan
Finding Employees With Undiagnosed Diabetes, Thomas Lenz, Nicole Gillespie, Michael Monaghan
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Purpose: Implement a confidential and low cost method to identify employees with undiagnosed diabetes. Methods:Blood samples from fasting plasma glucose measurements obtained by a third party vendor from the annual employee health risk assessment data were re-run at a cut-point of 117 mg/dL or greater to obtain a hemoglobin A1c (A1c) value. Individual letters were sent from the third party vendor to employees with a HbA1c value of 5.7% or greater informing them of an employee diabetes management program. Results: 1611 of 3044 (53%) employees participated in the annual health risk assessment; 87 employees demonstrated a fasting plasma glucose >117 …
Development And Validation Of A Questionnaire To Assess The Effect Of Online Learning On Behaviors, Attitudes, And Clinical Practices Of Physical Therapists In The United States Regarding Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice, Olaide Sangoseni, Madeleine Hellman, Cheryl Hill
Development And Validation Of A Questionnaire To Assess The Effect Of Online Learning On Behaviors, Attitudes, And Clinical Practices Of Physical Therapists In The United States Regarding Evidenced-Based Clinical Practice, Olaide Sangoseni, Madeleine Hellman, Cheryl Hill
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the face and content validity of a modified self-report questionnaire adapted from previous studies’ questionnaires. The modified questionnaire will be used in a later study to assess the effect of online learning on behaviors, attitudes, and clinical practices of physical therapists in the United States regarding evidence-based clinical practice. Methods: An expert panel of nine physical therapists in the field of evidence-based practice reviewed and rated the modified instrument for the relevance and representativeness of each item based on a dichotomous rating of favorable or unfavorable. Their ratings were used to …
Isometric Endurance Of Neck Muscles And Muscles For Scapular Positioning In Individuals With And Without Postural Neck Pain, Karthikeyan Guru, Nazhath Praveen, K. Selvamani
Isometric Endurance Of Neck Muscles And Muscles For Scapular Positioning In Individuals With And Without Postural Neck Pain, Karthikeyan Guru, Nazhath Praveen, K. Selvamani
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Postural neck pain results from poor posture, arising through the sustained, long term, abnormal physiological loads imposed on the neck with a consequent reduction in neck and scapular muscle strength. The purpose of this study was to compare isometric muscle endurance in the neck and scapulothoracic region in individuals with and without postural neck pain. Methodology: Twenty-five patients between 20 to 50 years old with postural neck pain were chosen from the out-patient departments of Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre and Government Wenlock Hospital, Mangalore, and 25 healthy age matched individuals from society. The Neck Disability Index (NDI) …
Preparing Occupational Therapy And Physiotherapy Students For Work-Related Practice: A Clinical Education Initiative At One Australian University, Kerry Adam, Jenny Strong, Lucinda Chipchase
Preparing Occupational Therapy And Physiotherapy Students For Work-Related Practice: A Clinical Education Initiative At One Australian University, Kerry Adam, Jenny Strong, Lucinda Chipchase
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Purpose: Despite increasing numbers of novice occupational therapists (OTs) and physiotherapists (PTs) entering work-related practice since the early 2000s, clinical learning opportunities are often limited due to legal and insurance issues. In response, clinical educators at The University of Queensland, Australia, developed an industry consultancy service to provide clinical learning for students in this field. Students delivered injury prevention services with supervision from experienced educators. This paper describes the program and an evaluation of student learning. Method: Twenty-six students (10 OTs and 16 PTs) participated voluntarily in an evaluation of the program during 2008 and 2009. Surveys pre and post-placement …
Examination Of Changes In Youth Diet And Physical Activity Over The Summer Vacation Period, Meghan C. Mccue, Kara L. Marlatt, John Sirard
Examination Of Changes In Youth Diet And Physical Activity Over The Summer Vacation Period, Meghan C. Mccue, Kara L. Marlatt, John Sirard
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine weight, diet, and physical activity (PA) changes in youth over summer vacation. Methods: Thirty healthy subjects (19 male, 11 female; mean age + SEM 10.0+0.1 yrs) were assessed before the end of the 2009/2010 school year (baseline), and prior to the start of the 2010/2011 school year (post-test).Results: Significant (p< 0.05) increases in height, weight, body mass index (BMI), and BMI percentile-for-age were observed. Percent time spent in light (p=0.002) and moderate (p=0.014) PA intensities both decreased, while time spent being sedentary significantly (p=0.006) increased. No significant diet changes were reported. Conclusion: This healthy youth population increased time spent being sedentary at the expense of light and moderate PA over summer vacation. The result was an increase in BMI and BMI percentile-for-age. Future studies are needed to examine ways to prevent this decline in PA in youth over summer vacation.
Multiple Intelligence Profiles Of Athletic Training Students, Matthew Kutz, Stephanie Dyer, Brain Campbell
Multiple Intelligence Profiles Of Athletic Training Students, Matthew Kutz, Stephanie Dyer, Brain Campbell
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Context: Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory identifies nine “intelligences” (i.e., ways of learning) that help individuals acquire and apply knowledge in relevant contexts. Objective: To explore athletic training students’ (ATS) dominant intelligences and to observe if “intelligences” differ according to selected demographic variables. Design: The Multiple Intelligence Inventory (MII) was used to identify the dominant intelligences of ATS’s. Setting: Athletic training students actively engaged in a CAATE-accredited educational program. Participants: Eighty-five (85) ATSs participated in the study; mean age 21±1.9; 58% were female and 42% male. Thirty-four (40%) were in their second semester, 15 (18%) were in their third semester, …
Allied Health Evaluation Review: Practice And Education Infrastructure, Mardi Lowe-Heistad, Sandra Lowe
Allied Health Evaluation Review: Practice And Education Infrastructure, Mardi Lowe-Heistad, Sandra Lowe
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The Allied Health Evaluation Review: Practice and Education Infrastructure was a detailed review of the practice progress of twenty-seven allied health professions. The key objectives of the evaluation review were to determine each profession’s practice status, measured on a common set of parameters that could be compared to one another at a given point in time, and to identify what variables, if any, were correlated with the practice progress of a given profession. Practice benchmarks were established and tools were developed to measure the practice progress of each profession relative to the others at a given point in time. The …
Has Speech-Language Pathology Changed? Personality Types Of Contemporary Students, Terry W. Baggs
Has Speech-Language Pathology Changed? Personality Types Of Contemporary Students, Terry W. Baggs
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The influence of personality on therapy outcomes is largely unknown. However, clinical success in a broad sense may be influenced appreciably by personality, as persons with differing personalities comprise a therapy team. Purpose: This study assessed the personality traits of a large number of graduate students in speech-language pathology and compared the results to those of a generation ago. This information is valuable in preparing students for both educational and workplace success. Method: A total of 320 graduate students in speech-language pathology at six universities completed the Keirsey Temperament Sorter-II. Frequency and proportional data of personality type and temperament and …
Attitudes And Barriers Towards Engaging In Continuing Professional Development Among Clinical Physiotherapists In Ghana, Ajediran I. Bello, Ivy G. Lawson
Attitudes And Barriers Towards Engaging In Continuing Professional Development Among Clinical Physiotherapists In Ghana, Ajediran I. Bello, Ivy G. Lawson
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Purpose: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are important components of professional training to maintain competence. There is insufficient information regarding physiotherapists’ participation in CPD activities in Ghana. This study aimed to provide insight into the engagement, attitude, and barriers towards CPD activities among Ghanaian physiotherapists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study involved 50 clinical physiotherapists who were registered with the Ghana Association of Physiotherapists. A validated questionnaire that contained 34 open and closed-ended items was adapted from an existing tool to gather information from the participants. The questionnaire sought information on biodata, clinical practice issues, engagement, attitudes, and barriers regarding CPD. …