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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Indicators of Quality"”.
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Tennessee practitioner perceptions of the construct, content, and utility of Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming for use as an evaluation instrument
… explored Tennessee practitioner perceptions of the construct, content and utility of Exemplary Practices in Alternative Education: Indicators of Quality Programming (Exemplary Practices) for use as an evaluation instrument (National Alternative Education Association, 2009). The general …
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A National Study Comparing Baldrige Core Values and Concepts with AACN Indicators of Quality: Facilitating CCNE-Baccalaureate Colleges of Nursing Move toward More Effective Continuous Performance Improvement Practices
… asked academic leaders to align the performance of their organizations to the prescribed standards within the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice document and has provided indicators of quality suggestions for program enhancement as a means of promoting …
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Quality schooling : defining and developing indicators of quality schooling for South African schools. A case study of a secondary school in an economically deprived area of the Western Cape
If the main objective of schooling is the holistic development of the learner, i.e. the development of cognitive skills, critical thinking skills, social skills, life skills, creativity and emotional maturity, then it stands to reason that a quality school is one which contributes to such a …
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Quality of Education Practices in Tanzania: A Case of Community Secondary Schools in Arusha District Council
This study explored quality of education practices in Tanzania, using community secondary Schools in Arusha District council as a case study. The study intended to: to examine the indicators of quality education in Arusha District Council community secondary schools; examine how schools have been …
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Assessing the Reliability of Computer Simulation Modeling for Monitoring and Managing Indicators of Wilderness Solitude in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Several studies in the field of outdoor recreation management and planning have used computer simulation modeling to demonstrate its utility as a tool to help managers monitor encounters and similar visitor use-related indicators of quality. However, previous applications of computer simulation …
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Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurses on Pressure Injury Prevention and Care
… healthcare utilization, and are considered indicators of quality of care. Knowledge and attitudes toward pressure injuries influence interventions and outcomes. Existing evidence demonstrates that gaps are key factors in assessment, prevention, and treatment of pressure injuries. MethodsA …
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An Analysis of the Special Education Services for Children and Youth in Costa Rica
An analysis of Costa Rica special education services was developed with the objective of analyzing its school programs, its university teacher training programs and the quality overall of services provided in the country. Program indicators of quality special education services were delineated with …
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Quality changes of aquacultured hybrid striped bass fillet meat resulting from reduction of post-harvest metabolism
… or three hours after harvest. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of these treatments on fillet quality and to develop indicators of quality and shelf life. All fillets were stored at 1-4°C and tested over a 14-day period. Analyses included aerobic plate count, pH …
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Pacientų gyvenimo kokybės vertinimas pooperacinio laikotarpio metu po širdies vožtuvų protezų intervencijos /
Bachelor of Nursing Program PATIENTS QUALITY OF LIFE EVALUATION IN POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD AFTER HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS INTERVENTION Nursing Bachelor's thesis Author: Vilija Svinkūnaitė, 4th year student of VU Nursing Bachelor‘s program. Supervisor: Rimgaudas Staigis, medical doctor and lecturer. …
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Relationship between Ideal clinic status determination and measures of PHC performance, utilisation and expenditure per PHC facility headcount
A well-functioning, high-quality primary health care (PHC) system will be essential to achieve the ambitious goals set forth in South Africa's proposed system of National Health Insurance (NHI). NHI, informed by principles of Universal Health Coverage, will introduce a centralised health financing …
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Understanding the conditions of bias : essays on gender differences in evaluation outcomes across three empirical contexts
… dissertation contributes to our understanding of when and how gender is incorporated into the evaluation of individuals, leading to unequal outcomes for similar men and women. Prior research has shown that because ascriptive characteristics, such as gender, are associated with widely-held …
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Influences of Preschool on Social-Emotional Development for Children with Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Childcare research has examined effects of center-based childcare on the cognitive, behavioral, and social development for young children, often finding mixed results and short-term benefits. Many studies focus on at-risk populations, specifically children from low-income backgrounds who are often …
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Gender as a social construct of quality of life within farm families practicing sustainable agriculture
… an internationally recognized critique of conventional agricultural practices. The criteria defining sustainable agriculture are diverse and, in some cases, contradictory. However, proponents of sustainable agriculture do not aggressively question such diversity in the movement. This …
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The Effects of Managed Care on the Quality of Dental Hygiene Care
… suggests that managed dental plans provide lower quality care to patients. However, few studies have specifically addressed the effects of managed care on the quality of dental hygiene care. Thus, in this study the researcher examines whether dental hygienists deliver a lower level of treatment to …
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Beliefs about Toddler and Care: A New Measure for Infant Toddler Teachers
… in all learning domains, however some of the settings in which infants and toddlers are learning and developing (i.e., child care) have been found to be of despairingly low to mediocre quality, with teacher qualifications also being minimal (Burchinal, Roberts, Nabors, & Bryant, 1996; …
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The Influence of Federally Qualified Health Centers on Selected Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions in Georgia
… make up a substantial proportion of health care costs, but should not because these conditions are manageable in quality primary care settings that promote prevention in an effort to avoid exacerbations that can lead to hospitalization. The use of emergency departments (EDs) as a …
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Patient-centric care in the U.S. - A comparative study of patient satisfaction and quality care among for-profit physician-owned, corporate-owned, and not-for-profit hospitals
This dissertation examines the effects of physician ownership of hospitals on the quality of patient-centric care in the U.S. The health care sector in the U.S. is becoming more aligned with markets and in turn, with consumers’ preferences. In consumer driven service industries, consumer …
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An Evaluation Of Provision In A School Designated As Catering For Pupils Categorised As Having 'Emotional And Behavioural Difficulties' In The Light Of The Perspectives And Expectations Of Its Various Stakeholders
… secondary schools within the borough. The aim of the study is to establish the extent to which Line End is felt to be effective by its various stakeholders; and in establishing this position, it is first important to elicit the criteria by which the various stakeholders judge the school to be …
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