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The Relationship Between Common Language And Length Of Treatment In Occupational Therapy, Nivia Liz Binett
The Relationship Between Common Language And Length Of Treatment In Occupational Therapy, Nivia Liz Binett
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The diversity of ethnic and cultural groups and the effects of language in the therapeutic relationship are timely professional issues of concern to occupational therapy practitioners. The tri-ethnic, tri-cultural South Florida area offers a natural environment where one can study how patient-therapist interactions are influenced by language barriers in a diverse society. This study examines the effects of language on the adequacy of occupational therapy services, specifically how language affects the length of the treatment program. The nature of diagnosis therapists' ethnicity, and how they impact treatment outcomes are also addressed. A sample was drawn from the occupational therapy outpatient …
Physical Therapy Recruitment And Retention Strategies Of Hospitals In The Us, Laura Burgos
Physical Therapy Recruitment And Retention Strategies Of Hospitals In The Us, Laura Burgos
FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Hospitals are seeing a reduction of physical therapy (PT) staff due to increased opportunities and competition. Planning effective recruitment and retention strategies for PTs in hospital settings may play an important role in reducing the problem. The primary purpose of this descriptive research was to compile information on recruitment and retention strategies used for physical therapists working in hospital settings. Four hundred surveys were mailed nationwide to hospital-based physical therapy managers. Strategies most commonly used were: attractive benefit package, interdisciplinary teams, competitive salaries, and student employment. The least used strategies used were: sign-on bonus, incentive pay programs, recruitment and retention …