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Assessing Clinical Placements In A B.Sc. Physiotherapy Program, Jose M. Framtz, Anthea J. Rhoda Jul 2007

Assessing Clinical Placements In A B.Sc. Physiotherapy Program, Jose M. Framtz, Anthea J. Rhoda

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: The clinical setting is one of the most valuable educational resources available to institutions training physiotherapy students. The experiences gained at the clinical settings assist graduates to grasp what the discipline of physiotherapy is all about. Objective: To evaluate existing clinical venues providing placement for physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to gather data. A validated questionnaire was used to gather the quantitative information. The questionnaire consisted of a seventeen-item instrument using a Likert scale which ranged from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Five open ended questions were …


Intervention For Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review, Susan Hillier Jul 2007

Intervention For Children With Developmental Coordination Disorder: A Systematic Review, Susan Hillier

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Prevalence of children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is high (6-13% of all school children) and the negative impact of their movement difficulties on their participation in recreation and academic pursuits is well documented. This secondary research systematically reviewed the available literature for evidence of effectiveness of interventions that aim to improve the movement capability of children with DCD. Specified databases were searched for appropriate studies, these were retrieved and two reviewers appraised the level and quality of evidence. Thirty one studies were included between levels I and III-3 of the NH & MRC protocol. Scoring using an established critical …


Regulatory Polymorphisms In The Cyclophilin A Gene, Ppia, Accelerate Progression To Aids, Ping An, Li Hua Wang, Holli Hutcheson-Dilks, George Nelson, Sharyne Donfield, James J. Goedert, Charles Rinaldo, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Stephen J. O'Brien, Cheryl Winkler Jul 2007

Regulatory Polymorphisms In The Cyclophilin A Gene, Ppia, Accelerate Progression To Aids, Ping An, Li Hua Wang, Holli Hutcheson-Dilks, George Nelson, Sharyne Donfield, James J. Goedert, Charles Rinaldo, Susan Buchbinder, Gregory D. Kirk, Stephen J. O'Brien, Cheryl Winkler

Biology Faculty Articles

Human cyclophilin A, or CypA, encoded by the gene peptidyl prolyl isomerase A (PPIA), is incorporated into the HIV type 1 (HIV-1) virion and promotes HIV-1 infectivity by facilitating virus uncoating. We examined the effect of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and haplotypes within the PPIA gene on HIV-1 infection and disease progression in five HIV-1 longitudinal history cohorts. Kaplan-Meier survival statistics and Cox proportional hazards model were used to assess time to AIDS outcomes. Among eight SNPs tested, two promoter SNPs (SNP3 and SNP4) in perfect linkage disequilibrium were associated with more rapid CD4+ T-cell loss (relative hazard = …


Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 3 (May/June 2007), Nova Southeastern University May 2007

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 3 (May/June 2007), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.


Com Outlook Spring 2007, College Of Osteopathic Medicine Apr 2007

Com Outlook Spring 2007, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.


Introduction Of An Emerging Technology Device Through Powerpoint® Training, Rebecca I. Estes, Jimmy H. Ishee Apr 2007

Introduction Of An Emerging Technology Device Through Powerpoint® Training, Rebecca I. Estes, Jimmy H. Ishee

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Successful inclusion of assistive technology in intervention is limited by training and the level of comfort with technology of treating occupational therapists. Experienced and new therapists need exposure and training on high technology assistive devices newly introduced on the market. The purpose of the study was to identify the effect of a PowerPoint presentation to introduce an emerging high technology device on two groups: 30 licensed occupational therapists and 27 students in an entry level master of occupational therapy program. The PowerPoint developed introduced and educated participants on the Assistive Dining Device. Participants completed a demographic form, the Survey of …


Understanding Sleep Quality And Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms, Susan J. Gordon, Karen A. Grimmer, Patricia Trott Apr 2007

Understanding Sleep Quality And Waking Cervico-Thoracic Symptoms, Susan J. Gordon, Karen A. Grimmer, Patricia Trott

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Using data from an epidemiological study described elsewhere (Gordon et al 2002 & 2007), multivariate logistic regression models were constructed to explore the association between sleep position, factors related to sleep quality, and the prevalence of waking symptoms (cervical spine pain and stiffness, headache, and aching in scapulae or arm regions). Method: A causal model was developed in which putative exposures were tested for their association with sleep quality, which was considered as an antecedent cause of waking cervico-thoracic symptoms. Results: Factors which significantly constrained sleep quality were identified as the presence of a medical condition, past history of …


Hpers Conference Abstracts, Hpers Conference Abstracts Apr 2007

Hpers Conference Abstracts, Hpers Conference Abstracts

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

No abstract provided.


Compassion And Integrity In Health Professions Education, Randy D. Danielsen, James F. Cawley Apr 2007

Compassion And Integrity In Health Professions Education, Randy D. Danielsen, James F. Cawley

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Issues related to professionalism have come to the fore in health professions education. Strategies designed to evaluate and increase components of professionalism are now of interest to educators. Skills in improving levels of professionalism can be accurately assessed and taught. Professionalism encompasses attributes of compassion and integrity. Tools to measure indices of compassion have been developed. There are three critical stages in which attributes of compassion and integrity can be assessed: prior to admission, during education, and graduation standards. One effective means of transferring skills related to professionalism is modeling. Health professions educators need to be more aware of the …


Framing A Vision For Physiotherapy Research: Synthesizing Educators' Viewpoints In Cape Town, Quinette Louw, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Lynette Crous, Margaret Marais, Seyi Ladele Amosum Apr 2007

Framing A Vision For Physiotherapy Research: Synthesizing Educators' Viewpoints In Cape Town, Quinette Louw, Karen Grimmer-Somers, Lynette Crous, Margaret Marais, Seyi Ladele Amosum

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The Cape Town region is the largest training locality for physiotherapy training in South Africa. The socio-political changes since the first democratic election in South Africa have impacted on physiotherapy training and clinical practice, although there currently is no evidence-based vision statement for physiotherapy practice in South Africa. This paper reports key findings from interviews held with three prominent physiotherapy educators / administrators in the three Cape Town universities' physiotherapy schools regarding their perspectives on research, clinical teaching and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy. The purpose of this research was to frame a vision for South African physiotherapy, which could …


Effectiveness Of Eccentric Exercises In The Management Of Chronic Achilles Tendinosis, Carla Van Usen, Barbara Pumberger Apr 2007

Effectiveness Of Eccentric Exercises In The Management Of Chronic Achilles Tendinosis, Carla Van Usen, Barbara Pumberger

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Chronic Achilles tendinosis is commonly seen in clinical practice however the causes are largely unknown. In the last ten years good results have been reported with a range of approaches, one of which is eccentric training. Objective: This study reports on a systematic review of the literature to determine the effectiveness of eccentric training compared with other types of interventions for chronic Achilles tendinosis. Method: A systematic review of the published research literature was conducted to examine the quantity, nature, quality and significance of literature relevant to the effectiveness of eccentric training for chronic Achilles tendinosis. Subject inclusion criteria were …


Evaluation Of The Effect Of Two Exercise Regimes In Producing Forces On Anterior Cruciate Ligaments: A Systematic Review, Carla Van Usen, Barbara Pumberger Apr 2007

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Two Exercise Regimes In Producing Forces On Anterior Cruciate Ligaments: A Systematic Review, Carla Van Usen, Barbara Pumberger

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common. A goal of rehabilitation is to restore functional capacity. Currently, there are contrary opinions regarding the effectiveness of using either closed or open kinetic chain exercises (CKC, OKC) only, or a combination of both, following ACL injury, to obtain the most effective outcome. The debate also reflects the approach which places the least force on the ACL itself. Objective: To identify the evidence of effectiveness of closed versus open kinetic chain exercises, or a combination of both, in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken of experimental studies published …


Relation Between Payer Source And Functional Outcomes, Visits And Treatment Duration In Patients With Lumbar Dysfunction, Leah Nof, Shari Rone-Adams, Dennis L. Hart Apr 2007

Relation Between Payer Source And Functional Outcomes, Visits And Treatment Duration In Patients With Lumbar Dysfunction, Leah Nof, Shari Rone-Adams, Dennis L. Hart

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: The differences in the utilization of healthcare services and resultant charges for symptoms like back pain has necessitated those payers of healthcare services in the United States (US) make efficient decisions relative to resource utilization. Studies involving both public and private payers of healthcare services in the United States have shown that payer source makes a difference in utilization of resources and patient outcomes. With the current focus on efficient and effective treatment, further research is needed on the relationship between payer source and patient outcomes. Purpose:To examine the association between payer source and number of visits, duration of …


Using The Power Of Student Reflection To Enhance Professional Development, Sonia S. Zimmerman, Debra J. Byram Hanson, Jan E. Stube, Janet S. Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox Apr 2007

Using The Power Of Student Reflection To Enhance Professional Development, Sonia S. Zimmerman, Debra J. Byram Hanson, Jan E. Stube, Janet S. Jedlicka, Lavonne Fox

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Student personal and professional development is an area of increasing importance in professional education programs. The practitioner of the future needs to be able to reflect and self-assess his/her learning in order to take intentional steps toward developing or continuing competency. The purpose of this article is to describe the evolution of one program’s process of incorporating self-reflection and feedback as an integral part of the curriculum. Examples of the guiding questions are included. The value of a self-reflective student evaluation process in the development of reflective practice and its implementation within a professional healthcare curriculum and future practice environments …


Can Human Patient Simulators Be Used In Physiotherapy Education?, Annette Jones, Lorraine Sheppard Apr 2007

Can Human Patient Simulators Be Used In Physiotherapy Education?, Annette Jones, Lorraine Sheppard

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review the evidence for the use of human patient simulators in physiotherapy education. Method: A review of the physiotherapy literature was undertaken. Due to the lack of studies found the search was expanded to include health professional education. Exclusion criteria were then applied to the identified literature and critical appraisal undertaken. Results: Due to the differences in methodology employed in the studies identified a meta-analysis could not be performed. The studies identified repeat practice and the ability to control the learning environment as positive aspects for learning using human patient simulators. In …


Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 2 (March/April 2007), Nova Southeastern University Mar 2007

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 2 (March/April 2007), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.


Prevention Of Angiotensin Ii-Induced Cardiac Remodeling By Angiotensin-(1-7), Justin L. Grobe, Adam P. Mecca, Melissa Lingis, Vinayak Shenoy, Tonya A. Bolton, Juline M. Machado, Robert C. Speth, Mohan K. Raizada, Michael J. Katovich Feb 2007

Prevention Of Angiotensin Ii-Induced Cardiac Remodeling By Angiotensin-(1-7), Justin L. Grobe, Adam P. Mecca, Melissa Lingis, Vinayak Shenoy, Tonya A. Bolton, Juline M. Machado, Robert C. Speth, Mohan K. Raizada, Michael J. Katovich

HPD Articles

Cardiac remodeling, which typically results from chronic hypertension or following an acute myocardial infarction, is a major risk factor for the development of heart failure and, ultimately, death. The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) has previously been established to play an important role in the progression of cardiac remodeling, and inhibition of a hyperactive RAS provides protection from cardiac remodeling and subsequent heart failure. Our previous studies have demonstrated that overexpression of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) prevents cardiac remodeling and hypertrophy during chronic infusion of angiotensin II (ANG II). This, coupled with the knowledge that ACE2 is a key enzyme in the …


The Scholarship Of Teaching: A Dream For The Future, Ruth-Marie Fincher Jan 2007

The Scholarship Of Teaching: A Dream For The Future, Ruth-Marie Fincher

Health Professions Educational Research Symposium

No abstract provided.


Developing & Implementing An Educational Research Agenda, Gail Jensen Jan 2007

Developing & Implementing An Educational Research Agenda, Gail Jensen

Health Professions Educational Research Symposium

Moderator: Dr. Mary Blackinton


Developing & Implementing An Educational Research Agenda, Elizabeth Hoppe Jan 2007

Developing & Implementing An Educational Research Agenda, Elizabeth Hoppe

Health Professions Educational Research Symposium

Moderator: Dr. Mary Blackinton


Genetic Protection Against Hepatitis B Virus Conferred By Ccr5Δ32: Evidence That Ccr5 Contributes To Viral Persistence, Chloe L. Thio, Jacquie Astemborski, Arman A. Bashirova, Timothy L. Mosbruger, Spencer Greer, Mallory D. Witt, James J. Goedert, Margaret Hilgartner, Audrey Majesk, Stephen J. O'Brien, David L. Thomas, Mary Carrington Jan 2007

Genetic Protection Against Hepatitis B Virus Conferred By Ccr5Δ32: Evidence That Ccr5 Contributes To Viral Persistence, Chloe L. Thio, Jacquie Astemborski, Arman A. Bashirova, Timothy L. Mosbruger, Spencer Greer, Mallory D. Witt, James J. Goedert, Margaret Hilgartner, Audrey Majesk, Stephen J. O'Brien, David L. Thomas, Mary Carrington

Biology Faculty Articles

Recovery from acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection requires a broad, vigorous T-cell response, which is enhanced in mice when chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) is missing. To test the hypothesis that production of a nonfunctional CCR5 (CCR5Δ32 [a functionally null allele containing a 32-bp deletion]) increases the likelihood of recovery from hepatitis B in humans, we studied 526 persons from three cohorts in which one person with HBV persistence was matched to two persons who recovered from an HBV infection. Recovery or persistence was determined prior to availability of lamivudine. We determined genotypes forCCR5Δ32 …


Com Outlook Winter 2007, College Of Osteopathic Medicine Jan 2007

Com Outlook Winter 2007, College Of Osteopathic Medicine

COM Outlook

No abstract provided.


Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 1 (January/February 2007), Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

Medical Education Digest, Vol. 9 No. 1 (January/February 2007), Nova Southeastern University

Medical Education Digest

No abstract provided.


College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2007, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

College Of Osteopathic Medicine 2007, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Health Professions Division Catalog 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

Health Professions Division Catalog 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Academic Review Reports, Health Science, D.H.S. 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

Academic Review Reports, Health Science, D.H.S. 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


College Of Dental Medicine Student Handbook 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

College Of Dental Medicine Student Handbook 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


College Of Dental Medicine 2007, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

College Of Dental Medicine 2007, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


College Of Allied Health And Nursing Student Handbook 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

College Of Allied Health And Nursing Student Handbook 2007-2008, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.


Masters Of Public Health 2007, Nova Southeastern University Jan 2007

Masters Of Public Health 2007, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.