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Predictors Of A Positive Attitude Towards Rural Practice In Female Osteopathic Medical Students, Dana E. Kahl, Kevin Mark Roessger

Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods Faculty Publications and Presentations

Context

Women outnumber men in medical school. Given the growing need for rural physicians and the underrepresentation of women in rural medicine, understanding predictors of rural practice among female students is imperative for addressing future healthcare workforce shortages in rural areas. Utilizing current evidence, medical schools should seek to admit students with a rural background and interest in pursuing a primary care specialty; however, whether this holds true for female osteopathic medical students is unknown.

Objectives

This study aims to determine if a rural background, a plan to practice family medicine, and motivation toward civic duty are associated with attitudes …

Educational Program For The Management Of Low Back Pain, Amanda Johnson

The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing DNP Capstone Projects

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons that patients seek care from their primary care provider as well as the number one cause of disability worldwide. While low back pain is a prevalent condition that is seen in primary care, the outcomes of treatment continue to remain poor. Facilitating effective care for patients with pain is a major public health concern. Clinical practice guidelines are published but it often takes time for the recommendations to be translated into practice. Dissemination of information is needed. An educational program was created for providers within the Mercy Hospital Rogers system. …