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Teaching Academic Literacy: Testing The Transferability Of Sound Pedagogic Practice, Emily Purser, Janice Skillen
Teaching Academic Literacy: Testing The Transferability Of Sound Pedagogic Practice, Emily Purser, Janice Skillen
Emily R Purser
No abstract provided.
Ward Rounds: Developing A Collaborative Best Practice Model Of Interdisciplinary Teaching For Multidisciplinary Practice, Patrea Andersen, Noel Tait, Kenneth Walsh, Pauline Gaetani, Alison Jones, Angela Brown
Ward Rounds: Developing A Collaborative Best Practice Model Of Interdisciplinary Teaching For Multidisciplinary Practice, Patrea Andersen, Noel Tait, Kenneth Walsh, Pauline Gaetani, Alison Jones, Angela Brown
Alison L Jones
Ward rounds are an everyday occurrence in clinical practice. They provide the means for assessing patient care needs and communicating these within a multidisciplinary team. The literature demonstrates poor ward round practice contributes to poor patient care outcomes (O'Hare, 2008). Garling (2008) identifies that there is a need to change current practise and facilitate more effective interdisciplinary communication. This presentation reports collaborative research between The Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISL HD) and The University of Wollongong. Using a Practice Development methodology, the aim of the research is to develop and test a best practice model for conducting ward rounds …
The Case Study Methodology In Place Management Research And Practice, Gregory Kerr, Gary Noble, John Glynn
The Case Study Methodology In Place Management Research And Practice, Gregory Kerr, Gary Noble, John Glynn
John J Glynn
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to assist those in the relatively new field of place management to undertake sound and appropriate research for which there is a current need. Approach: This paper identifies and provides an interpretation of key terms associated with research in the social and behavioural sciences and then recommends the case study methodology as being appropriate for research in place management. Findings: Based on a review of the literature this paper offers a viewpoint about the meaning and application of the terms ‘methodology’, ‘methods,’ ‘ways’, ‘strategies’ and ‘approaches’ when they are applied to research. Research …
Staff Attitudes Towards Evidence Based Practice In A Residential Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Service, M Lovett, Peter Kelly, Frank Deane, Trevor Crowe
Staff Attitudes Towards Evidence Based Practice In A Residential Drug And Alcohol Rehabilitation Service, M Lovett, Peter Kelly, Frank Deane, Trevor Crowe
Peter Kelly
No abstract provided.
Deregulation In Theory And Practice, Robert Castle
Deregulation In Theory And Practice, Robert Castle
Robert G. Castle
No abstract provided.
The Conference For General Practice 2009, Andrew Bonney, Lyn Phillipson, Sandra Jones, Donald Iverson
The Conference For General Practice 2009, Andrew Bonney, Lyn Phillipson, Sandra Jones, Donald Iverson
Don C. Iverson
Objectives The medical literature suggests that older patients may be reluctant to engage general practice registrars in their medical care. This can lead to distortions in the clinical caseload of general practice registrars and dissatisfaction for older patients when seeing general practice registrars. The authors undertook a qualitative study of older patients to investigate their attitudes to having general practice registrars involved in their medical care to address this issue. Methods The study was conducted in three general practice (GP) training practices in southeast NSW, Australia. Appropriate ethics approval was obtained before commencing the research. Reception staff handed patients invitations …
Looking Australia In The Face: Politics And Contemporary Literary Practice, Wenche Ommundsen
Looking Australia In The Face: Politics And Contemporary Literary Practice, Wenche Ommundsen
Wenche Ommundsen
No abstract provided.
Engaging With The Media, Hamish Mclean, Richard Phillipps
Engaging With The Media, Hamish Mclean, Richard Phillipps
Richard Phillipps
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Presenting the public face of an organisation is a key role of the public relations practitioner. Often this is done through achieving media coverage for the organisation. The mass media are important because of their reach, their believability, and their timeliness, although the bombardment of information from them can be overwhelming. This chapter discusses a wide range of traditional media - newspapers, radio, television, magazines, and newsletters (see Chapter 12 for new media).
Public Relations: Theory And Practice, Jane Johnston
Public Relations: Theory And Practice, Jane Johnston
Jane Johnston
This leading introductory student text has been completely revised. With new examples, new information on digital strategies and on community relations, it reflects best contemporary practice in this increasingly influential profession.
Public relations is a dynamic and rapidly growing field which offers a variety of career paths. Whether you're developing the public image of an organisation, dealing with the media or managing issues for a large company, you need strong communication skills and a sound understanding of public relations processes.
This widely used introduction to theory and professional practice has been fully revised and includes new material on community relations. …