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The Development Of A Computer-Assisted Learning Module In Physical Therapy Neurologic Education: A Mixed Methods Case, Diana Veneri Jul 2011

The Development Of A Computer-Assisted Learning Module In Physical Therapy Neurologic Education: A Mixed Methods Case, Diana Veneri

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Computer-assisted learning (CAL) interventions have been used in contemporary allied health and medical education to supplement classroom instruction. Emphasis has shifted from tutorial activities to creating interventions that address higher level critical thinking skills. Purpose: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate student perceptions of their critical thinking skills and overall impression of a CAL intervention. Methods: Videotape of patient treatment activities were embedded into a Microsoft PowerPoint™ presentation to guide students through the processes of evaluation and treatment to create a CAL module. Physical therapy students from two neighboring universities volunteered to participate. Students were randomly …


The Relationship Between The Mallampati Scoring System, The Berlin Questionnaire, And Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Joshua F. Gonzales, S. Gregory Marshall, Chris J. Russian Jul 2011

The Relationship Between The Mallampati Scoring System, The Berlin Questionnaire, And Epworth Sleepiness Scale, Joshua F. Gonzales, S. Gregory Marshall, Chris J. Russian

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a relationship between a person’s Mallampati score and their scores on the Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale. The Berlin Questionnaire and Epworth Sleepiness Scale are currently used as prescreening tools for persons who may suffer from sleep disorders. The Berlin Questionnaire is used to identify persons at risk for sleep apnea syndrome and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is used to determine the level of a person’s daytime sleepiness. The Mallampati Scoring System is an assessment of the anatomy of the oral cavity to predict the ease of intubation. …


Interviewing Older People; Relationships In Qualitative Research, Linda Robertson, Beatrica Hale Jul 2011

Interviewing Older People; Relationships In Qualitative Research, Linda Robertson, Beatrica Hale

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Health practitioners who have already undertaken a considerable amount of interviewing would consider themselves as experienced interviewers, but there are questions and issues arising from research interviews which are different from assessment and interventionist interviews. The purpose of this study was to explore the role of the health professional researcher in qualitative research with older people and to make recommendations for preparatory interviewing in methodology courses. Method: A descriptive approach was used and semi-structured interviews with a sample size of eleven New Zealand health professionals/researchers. Results: A significant theme emerging was relationships. This was further divided into three categories: establishing …


Review Of: Life Care Planning & Case Management Handbook, 3rd Edition, Dothel W. Edwards Jul 2011

Review Of: Life Care Planning & Case Management Handbook, 3rd Edition, Dothel W. Edwards

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

No abstract provided.


Debate: Innovative Teaching To Enhance Critical Thinking And Communication Skills In Healthcare Professionals, Dawn Hall Jul 2011

Debate: Innovative Teaching To Enhance Critical Thinking And Communication Skills In Healthcare Professionals, Dawn Hall

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Preparing students to be critical thinkers and effective communicators is essential in today’s complex health care environment. In addition to sound psychomotor skills, future healthcare providers must possess the ability to communicate confidently and effectively, not only to their patients, but to a wide range of constituents such policymakers and payers, as well as other healthcare professionals. The teaching method of debate will prepare students with such skills. Debates have the ability to reinforce and enhance knowledge in a topic area, to engage students in the learning process, to verify that students have the ability to analyze, incorporate, and apply …


Attitudes In Healthcare Students Towards Mental Illness - A Pre- And Post Multicenter University Program Survey, Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten, Bengt Sevensson, Tommy Bjorkman, Lars Hansson, Christel Leufstadius, Ulrika Bejerholm, Urban Markstrom, Margareta Ostman, Mona Eklund, David Brunt, Mikael Sandlund Jul 2011

Attitudes In Healthcare Students Towards Mental Illness - A Pre- And Post Multicenter University Program Survey, Amanda Lundvik Gyllensten, Bengt Sevensson, Tommy Bjorkman, Lars Hansson, Christel Leufstadius, Ulrika Bejerholm, Urban Markstrom, Margareta Ostman, Mona Eklund, David Brunt, Mikael Sandlund

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of naturalistic educational interventions on attitudes towards persons with mental illness. Methods: In a pre-post test design, 456 students in vocational University programmes to become nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, and public health workers were studied after a course in mental illness, using questionnaires focusing on familiarity with mental illness and attitudes towards the mentally ill in general and towards schizophrenia in particular. Results: The results revealed a significant improvement for the total group in their being afraid of people with mental illness in general and being more …


Review Of: Rehabilitation Research Principles And Applications, 4th Edition, Antonia Christian Jul 2011

Review Of: Rehabilitation Research Principles And Applications, 4th Edition, Antonia Christian

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

No abstract provided.


The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 5, Nova Southeastern University Jun 2011

The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 5, Nova Southeastern University

Lifelong Learning Institute Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Medical Education Digest, Vol. 13 No. 3 (May/June 2011), Nova Southeastern University May 2011

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 13 No. 3 (May/June 2011), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.


The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 4, Nova Southeastern University May 2011

The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 4, Nova Southeastern University

Lifelong Learning Institute Newsletters

No abstract provided.


The Medical Essay As An Invitation For Interdisciplinary Exploration, Edwin Stieve Apr 2011

The Medical Essay As An Invitation For Interdisciplinary Exploration, Edwin Stieve

Quadrivium: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Scholarship

No abstract provided.


Com Outlook Spring 2011, College Of Osteopathic Medicine Apr 2011

Com Outlook Spring 2011, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.


The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 3, Nova Southeastern University Apr 2011

The Lli Chronicle Volume 2 Number 3, Nova Southeastern University

Lifelong Learning Institute Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Explorer, Winter/Spring 2011, College Of Dental Medicine Apr 2011

Explorer, Winter/Spring 2011, College Of Dental Medicine

Newsletters

No abstract provided.


Visionary Spring 2011, College Of Optometry Apr 2011

Visionary Spring 2011, College Of Optometry

Visionary

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Coaching For Publication In Higher Education: Views Of The Coach, Jose Frantz, Julie Phillips, Anthea Rhoda Apr 2011

Coaching For Publication In Higher Education: Views Of The Coach, Jose Frantz, Julie Phillips, Anthea Rhoda

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Mentoring is a professional development approach that can be effectively used in improving publication outputs among academics. The challenge to develop academics in the area of publication is essential. This study highlights the role of the mentor in the process of encouraging academics to improve their skill in publishing. Method: Participatory action research was used in this study. Nine academics, with the authors as mentors, participated in a support group over a 10-week period and monthly follow ups for 12-months. Results: Key aspects identified by the mentors were information sharing, providing and receiving feedback, and continuous support and motivation. Support …


Men In Nursing, Jonathan Wolfenden Apr 2011

Men In Nursing, Jonathan Wolfenden

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The purpose of the paper is to examine the view of men in nursing. It is a discussion on whether a systemic trend to marginalize men in nursing exists and the impact this systemic trend has on the nursing profession as a whole. The trend to marginalize men in nursing is examined through the use of a general literature search. The literature search performed looks for examples and statistics on the number of men in nursing and the view of men in nursing, held within the profession and by the population at large. The smaller trends within nursing, from the …


Impact Of Health Information Systems On Organizational Health Communication And Behavior, Vibha Kumar Apr 2011

Impact Of Health Information Systems On Organizational Health Communication And Behavior, Vibha Kumar

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Information is critical in making health-related decisions. New communication technologies show great promise in providing ways to develop and deliver changes in health behaviors. The behavioral and communication changes in consumers, patients, providers, and organizations are being noticed at individual, community, and organizational levels due to innovations in electronic health information systems, such as personal health records (PHRs), electronic medical records (EMRs), and electronic health records (EHRs). The noted behavioral/communication changes include improved quality patient care; easy, accurate, and quick information retrieval; rapid information sharing; quick decision making; reduced medical errors due to electronic alerts; increased storage of data and …


Essentials Of The U.S. Health Care System, 2nd Edition, Sabine Simmons Apr 2011

Essentials Of The U.S. Health Care System, 2nd Edition, Sabine Simmons

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

No abstract provided.


Perceived Behavioral Control And Self-Efficacy Of Overweight And Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise At A Health Club, Wayne C. Miller, Todd A. Miller Apr 2011

Perceived Behavioral Control And Self-Efficacy Of Overweight And Normal Weight Adults Regarding Exercise At A Health Club, Wayne C. Miller, Todd A. Miller

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Only a small fraction of overweight people get enough exercise to improve health. Intimidating factors in the health club environment may cause the overweight person to have low perceived control and low self-efficacy for exercise. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the perceived behavioral control and self-efficacy overweight (OW) and normal weight (NW) adults have toward health club exercise and what individual factors affect their perceived control and self-efficacy. Method: A 17-item survey measured perceived behavioral control, self-efficacy, and behavioral intent toward exercising at a health club 30 min, twice a week, for the next month, in …


The Rockcastle Project: A Case Study Of Interprofessional Clinical Education And Practice In A Rural Medical Center, Dana M. Howell, Lynn English, Judith L. Page Apr 2011

The Rockcastle Project: A Case Study Of Interprofessional Clinical Education And Practice In A Rural Medical Center, Dana M. Howell, Lynn English, Judith L. Page

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

The purpose of this pilot project was to provide an interprofessional, evidence-based learning experience for students in three disciplines during a four-week period in a rural hospital. Methods: This project is described as a case study and included students and faculty from two universities, personnel from an Area Health Education Center, and hospital practitioners in three health care disciplines. Project planners designed and carried out an interprofessional clinical course, which included one student in each of three disciplines: occupational therapy, physical therapy and communication sciences and disorders. Planning included establishing a course description, objectives, course requirements, and outcome measures. Results: …


Meeting The Clinical Education Needs Of Community-Based Preceptors: An Environmental Scan To Identify Format And Content For A New Web-Based Resource, Rosemin Kassam, Elizabeth Macleod, John Collins, Glymnis Tidball, Donna Dryan, Lois Neufeld, Mona Kwong Apr 2011

Meeting The Clinical Education Needs Of Community-Based Preceptors: An Environmental Scan To Identify Format And Content For A New Web-Based Resource, Rosemin Kassam, Elizabeth Macleod, John Collins, Glymnis Tidball, Donna Dryan, Lois Neufeld, Mona Kwong

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

This study gathered world-wide information about web-based clinical teaching resources, identified gaps in these resources, and analyzed preceptor clinical education needs as first steps in creating a series of web-based clinical education modules. In addition to an environmental scan of web-based resources, a needs assessment survey was created, distributed, and analyzed. Participants in the survey, representing ten healthcare professions throughout British Columbia, Canada, identified the content that would be most relevant to them and the optimal length of web-based modules. The study identified 15 web-based clinical education topics common across four English-speaking countries and linked them to 31 province-wide learning …


Longitudinal Assessment Of Emotional Intelligence In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis Apr 2011

Longitudinal Assessment Of Emotional Intelligence In Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students, Erika Lewis

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Emotional intelligence has been shown to predict clinical performance in other medical fields and may be a predictor for clinical performance in physical therapy students. Longitudinal assessment of emotional intelligence of Doctor of Physical Therapy students was obtained yearly (three times) beginning in the first year. In addition, the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance on the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and clinical performance (using the Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI)) was examined. Participants. Graduate physical therapy students (n = 260; 218 women and 42 men) between the ages of 20 and 35 from four schools participated. Methods. Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional …


The Use Of Foot Orthoses In The Management Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Atsushi Oishi, Mathew Prior, Anthea Worley Apr 2011

The Use Of Foot Orthoses In The Management Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient, Atsushi Oishi, Mathew Prior, Anthea Worley

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic inflammatory autoimmune condition of unclear aetiology. Foot problems, including pain, deformity and functional limitation, are common amongst patients. Despite orthotic intervention being common in rheumatoid arthritis, there is reportedly limited and conflicting evidence for its effectiveness. The aim of this review is to identify and evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of foot orthoses in the management of adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A systematic literature review was conducted to identify relevant literature pertaining to the use of orthoses in the management of the rheumatic foot. Fifteen articles, comprising both primary and secondary evidence, were …


Evolution Of A Major Drug Metabolizing Enzyme Defect In The Domestic Cat And Other Felidae: Phylogenetic Timing And The Role Of Hypercarnivory, Binu Shrestha, J. Michael Reed, Philip T. Starks, Gretchen E. Kaufman, Jared V. Goldstone, Melody E. Roelke, Stephen J. O'Brien, Klaus-Peter Koepfli, Laurence Frank, Michael H. Court Mar 2011

Evolution Of A Major Drug Metabolizing Enzyme Defect In The Domestic Cat And Other Felidae: Phylogenetic Timing And The Role Of Hypercarnivory, Binu Shrestha, J. Michael Reed, Philip T. Starks, Gretchen E. Kaufman, Jared V. Goldstone, Melody E. Roelke, Stephen J. O'Brien, Klaus-Peter Koepfli, Laurence Frank, Michael H. Court

Biology Faculty Articles

The domestic cat (Felis catus) shows remarkable sensitivity to the adverse effects of phenolic drugs, including acetaminophen and aspirin, as well as structurally-related toxicants found in the diet and environment. This idiosyncrasy results from pseudogenization of the gene encoding UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 1A6, the major species-conserved phenol detoxification enzyme. Here, we established the phylogenetic timing of disruptive UGT1A6 mutations and explored the hypothesis that gene inactivation in cats was enabled by minimal exposure to plant-derived toxicants. Fixation of the UGT1A6 pseudogene was estimated to have occurred between 35 and 11 million years ago with all extant Felidae having dysfunctional …


Medical Education Digest, Vol. 13 No. 2 (March/April 2011), Nova Southeastern University Mar 2011

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 13 No. 2 (March/April 2011), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.


International Society Of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Meal Frequency, Paul M. La Bounty, Bill I. Campbell, Jacob Wilson, Elfego Galvan, John Berardi, Susan M. Kleiner, Richard B. Kreider, Jeffrey R. Stout, Tim Ziegenfuss, Marie Spano, Abbie Smtih, Jose Antonio Mar 2011

International Society Of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Meal Frequency, Paul M. La Bounty, Bill I. Campbell, Jacob Wilson, Elfego Galvan, John Berardi, Susan M. Kleiner, Richard B. Kreider, Jeffrey R. Stout, Tim Ziegenfuss, Marie Spano, Abbie Smtih, Jose Antonio

Department of Health and Human Performance Faculty Articles

Position Statement: Admittedly, research to date examining the physiological effects of meal frequency in humans is somewhat limited. More specifically, data that has specifically examined the impact of meal frequency on body composition, training adaptations, and performance in physically active individuals and athletes is scant. Until more research is available in the physically active and athletic populations, definitive conclusions cannot be made. However, within the confines of the current scientific literature, we assert that:1. Increasing meal frequency does not appear to favorably change body composition in sedentary populations.2. If protein levels are adequate, increasing meal frequency during periods of hypoenergetic …


Adolescents’ Lived Experiences During Treatment Of Cancer And Impact On Social Participation, Gary Grimaldi Mar 2011

Adolescents’ Lived Experiences During Treatment Of Cancer And Impact On Social Participation, Gary Grimaldi

Occupational Therapy Program Student Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

This phenomenological study was designed to understand the lived experience of adolescents being treating for cancer and the impact of their lived experience on engagement in occupations and social participation. Participants in this study included four young adolescents 17-19 years of ages attending school on a part-time basis. They were on active treatment protocols for cancer and enjoyed participating in sports or other activities with friends. In-depth structured interviews with questions to illuminate the impact of cancer treatment on social participation were completed and audio recorded. Data analysis was completed utilizing a phenomenological reduction method to determine emerging themes and …


Fact Sheet: Role Of Occupational Therapy, Shelia Longpre Jan 2011

Fact Sheet: Role Of Occupational Therapy, Shelia Longpre

Occupational Therapy Faculty Books and Book Chapters

No abstract provided.


Com Outlook Winter 2011, College Of Osteopathic Medicine Jan 2011

Com Outlook Winter 2011, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.