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Showing 1 to 20 of 34 for “"health profession"”.
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The Intersection between Liberal Education and Health Profession Education at Armstrong
… mixed methods inquiry explored how liberal and health professions faculty at one University perceived each College and the relationship between faculties in each of their Colleges. Three faculty members from each of these Colleges were interviewed individually and they then participated in a …
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Characteristics of Advocates: An Exploration of Skills and Skill Development Used in the Performance of Advocacy Work in the Mental Health Profession
… to become an effective advocate in the mental health profession. Additionally, this study sought to discover how and where mental health professionals learned the necessary skills to be advocates. This qualitative study examined the factors identified by individuals actively engaged in advocacy …
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Building Advocacy in Healthcare: The Impact of Intergroup Dialogue on the Cultural Sensibility Outcomes of Health Profession Students Using an Individual Diversity Development Framework
… suffer disproportionately from persistent health disparities such as heart disease, hypertension, cancer, asthma, obesity, and diabetes among others (Sullivan & Mittman, 2010). Several social inequalities influence the characteristics of minority health disparities including higher levels …
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Effectiveness of Pre-Baccalaureate Health Careers Opportunity Programs (HCOP) for Disadvantaged Students in Three Southern States.
… enrolled in college and 77% of them majored in a health profession programs. Fifty-eight percent of the HCOP participants graduated from a program of study and of those who graduated, 87% were from a health profession program. Eighty-seven percent of the HCOP participants were employed in a health …
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Ethical ideology: an inquiry into factors affecting the ethical position of selected future health administrators and practitioners
Members of the health professions are being faced with a wide range of ethical dilemmas, the resolution of which will often be influenced by the ethical ideology of individuals in various health fields. The purpose of this study was to measure the ethical position of junior and senior students in …
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Framing Femininity as Insanity: Representations of Mental Illness in Women in Post-Classical Hollywood
… changes and diagnostic trends in the mental health profession that define “appropriate” female behavior, each chapter also traces how the decline of the studio system and rise of the individual filmmaker impacted the films' ideologies with regard to mental illness and femininity.
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The Perceptions of Kinesiologists of Ethics and Professionalism as Established by the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario
… of April 1, 2013 kinesiology became a regulated health profession in Ontario. With its own governing body, the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario (CKO), there are new ethical and professional standards to which kinesiologists must adhere. The purpose of this study is to investigate …
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The image of the mental health professional in contemporary Hollywood films
… was to explore the film image of the mental health professional (MHP) in importance of this study is founded upon the assumption that many film viewers' perceptions and expectations of the mental health profession and the process of psychotherapy and counseling are influenced by these film …
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Counselors' Perceptions of Identity and Attitudinal Differences Between Counselors and Other Mental Health Professionals
A strong, distinctive professional identity is essential for the survival of mental health professions (Fall, Leviov, Jennings, & Eberts, 2000). Although the literature of the various mental health professions offers varying definitions of professional identity, differentiating their services from …
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Learning Styles, Critical Thinking Aptitudes, and Immersion Learning in Physician Assistant Students
<p>The changes in healthcare delivery systems and the global burden of disease along with the overwhelming corpus of new knowledge call for a re-evaluation of the educational process of health profession programs. The focus on how best to optimize the learning process necessitates an …
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A critical analysis of South African mental health law : a selection of human rights and criminal justice issues
… with determining whether South African mental health law and its application in practice is in need of reform. In order to reach its objectives, the thesis measures mental health legislation and criminal law that affect the mentally ill individual or offender against international and local …
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An Evaluation Of Interprofessional Education: The Medical And Pharmacy Student Experience
<p>Interprofessional education (IPE) in health professions continues to garner attention and is widely encouraged in the overall improvement of health care delivery in the U.S. The lack of communication and cross-profession collaboration contributes to errors and lower patient outcomes. As a …
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How podiatry may inform the United Kingdom's inter-professional education agenda
The impetus for Inter-Professional Education (IPE) amongst the health and social care professions within higher education has been gaining pace over the past fifteen year. The exploratory research adds to the understanding of podiatry as a health profession involved with IPE. It comprises two …
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The Lived Experiences of Black Pastors and Their Self-Care
… and self-care can assist them in creating a healthy life and work balance. There is limited literature on Black male pastors and their lived experiences and self-care practices. This study explored the lived experiences of Black male pastors and how it affects their self-care practices. This …
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Perceptions of Clinical Psychologists Relative to Other Mental Health Providers
… of job titles that exist within the mental health profession. Public perception about the differences between these professionals has been the focus of many studies and the results generally suggest that the public cannot clearly distinguish among these mental heath professionals. The …
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How do New Zealand nurses consider a spiritual dimension in their work?
… to help others. In the twenty-first century, as professionals we have our own recognised field of knowledge, research and practice, and experience increasing autonomy in various settings. A question arises for New Zealand nurses as to where we are in the discussion of spirituality and holistic …
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Motivation and Education: Performance, Commitment, and Satisfaction among Pharmacy Students
… or prestige), especially when compared to other health profession students. In contrast to previous work that simply describes the motivations of students, I uncover the links between motivation and various educational outcomes. This investigation contributes to a better understanding of …
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Motivation and Education: Performance, Commitment, and Satisfaction among Pharmacy Students
… or prestige), especially when compared to other health profession students. In contrast to previous work that simply describes the motivations of students, I uncover the links between motivation and various educational outcomes. This investigation contributes to a better understanding of …
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Increasing Diversity: Modeling of Social Capital for Navigating the Science and Health Professions Pipeline
… that "relationships matter." In the science and health profession pipeline, strong mentoring relationships and collaborative research networks are critical elements in developing an individual's capacity for navigating the pipeline and for success and advancement in these fields. However, …
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Attitudes Toward Psychological Tele-Health: Current and Future Psychologists' Opinions of Internet-Based Interventions
… of technology with the treatment of mental health disorders has sparked one of the most debated topics in the mental health profession. With no clear end for this debate in sight, many believe that clinicians wish to reach a consensus and adopt a universal stance on computer-based …
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