scholarly journals Scarlet letters: The association of alternative admissions track plan status with key programmatic outcomes in a chiropractic training program

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin C. Derby ◽  
Robert E. Percuoco ◽  
Amy Everetts
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
National Board ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Program Outcome ◽  
Chiropractic Education ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Size Measure ◽  
Alternative Admissions

Objective: In 2012, the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) enacted new admission standards with related provisions under a new Policy 7, the Alternative Admissions Track Plan (AATP). The current study examined the relationships between typically admitted students and their AATP counterparts on three student success outcome measures: Graduation at the 150th percentile time frame, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) Part I pass rates, and completion of all four NBCE examinations within 6-months after graduation. Methods: The authors used three random samples (n = 1050) drawn from a relational database, containing program outcome variables and student characteristics. Assessment of the outcome measures occurred using Pearson χ2 test of independence and the Φ coefficient effect size measure. Results: Significant relationships with small effect sizes and weak associations were found between AATP status and graduation at the 150th percentile (p < .01, Φ = .118) and NBCE Part I pass rates (p < .01, Φ = .114). No significant association between AATP status and NBCE Completion rates 6-months after graduation (p = .144, Φ = .045) was found. Conclusion: The weak associations between variables indicate that AATP status did not meaningfully relate to the outcome variables. There likely are other subtle characteristics and attributes that influence successful completion of key programmatic outcomes. The weak associations found in the current study suggest that when governed under the same academic policies with equal access to support resources, there does not appear to be a meaningful association between the programmatic success of AATP and non-AATP students on key outcomes.

scholarly journals The Special Purpose Examination: An Evaluation of Physicians Taking SPEX and their Pass Rates

2014 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
Frances E. Cain ◽  
Phil Davignon ◽  
Thomas R. Henzel ◽  
Andrea Ciccone ◽  
Aaron Young
Keyword(s):  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
National Board ◽  
Disciplinary Process ◽  
Basic Medical Knowledge ◽  
State Medical Boards ◽  
Medical Examiners ◽  
Basic Medical

ABSTRACT State medical boards have long recognized the importance of evaluating the ongoing knowledge and competence of licensed physicians under a variety of circumstances. Before granting or renewing a license, it may be necessary for state boards to evaluate physicians as part of a disciplinary process or following a period of inactivity for either disciplinary or non-disciplinary reasons. The Post-Licensure Assessment System (PLAS), a joint program of the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), has played a role in assisting state boards with evaluating physicians' basic medical knowledge in all of these circumstances by providing the Special Purpose Examination (SPEX). While SPEX has been administered since 1988, there has not been a nationally published study summarizing the characteristics of physicians taking the exam and their examination pass rates. To address this, we examined physicians who took SPEX between 2003 and 2011, and the outcomes of their exams. Our research demonstrates that the majority of examinees take SPEX for non-disciplinary reasons, with those who take SPEX for disciplinary reasons having lower pass rates. Future research should focus on evaluating the ultimate outcomes for physicians taking SPEX, including the ability to attain and retain a license to practice medicine.

An Assessment of Human Services Program Outcome Measures:

1988 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol F Kuechler ◽  
Joan S. Velasquez ◽  
Mary S. White
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Human Services ◽  
Program Outcome

scholarly journals Is there any benefit to adding students to the European council on chiropractic education evaluation teams and general council? An audit of stakeholders

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia Peterson ◽  
Joyce Miller ◽  
B. Kim Humphreys ◽  
Ken Vall
Keyword(s):  
Time Frame ◽  
European Council ◽  
General Council ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Written Responses ◽  
Chiropractic Education ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Chiropractic Students ◽  
Level Of Agreement

Abstract Background The European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE) is currently the only chiropractic specific accrediting body in the world to include students as equal members on Council and accreditation evaluation teams. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate feedback from four ECCE stakeholder groups regarding the effectiveness of chiropractic students on ECCE General Council and evaluation teams. Methods This was a mixed-methods audit using questionnaires including closed statements requesting level of agreement and open-ended statements requesting written responses. The proportion of responses falling into the five categorical options for level of agreement was calculated for each questionnaire using descriptive statistics. The analysis of the two statements per questionnaire requiring written responses used a modified ‘thematic analysis’ approach. Three researchers independently identified themes from the written responses. They then met to agree the final themes for each statement. Results The response rates for the four questionnaires ranged from 87 to 100%. Feedback regarding ‘Student members on General Council’ was the least positive with 65% neutral or negative regarding ‘students being prepared for meetings’. Feedback from stakeholders regarding use of students on evaluation teams was universally positive, ranging from 82.4–100% Strongly Agreeing or Agreeing with each closed statement. Themes were identified for each open statement. The unique contribution students make to evaluation teams was most common. General Council feedback identified ‘lack of student preparation’ and ‘the short time period of student membership’ as important themes. Conclusions This study demonstrates the unique and positive contributions chiropractic students make to accreditation evaluation teams. The results were less positive concerning students on ECCE General Council due to the lack of specific training for their roles and the short time-frame of their membership. Therefore, the ECCE has created training workshops and expanded the time period for students on Council in order to address these issues.

Relationship between a Lumbopelvic Stabilization Strength Test and Pelvic Motion in Running

2000 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Bickham ◽  
Warren Young ◽  
Peter Blanch
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Pelvic Tilt ◽  
Strength Test ◽  
Distance Runners ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Static Loads ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Pelvic Motion ◽  
Lumbopelvic Stabilization ◽  
The Relationship

Objective:To determine the relationship between lumbopelvic (LP) stabilization strength and pelvic motion during running.Design:Runners were assessed for pelvic motion and undertook an LP stabilization strength test.Participants:Sixteen elite male middle- and long-distance runners.interventions:Pelvis kinematics were assessed while subjects ran at 5 m/s on a treadmill.Main Outcome Measures:Angular pelvis displacement was divided into 3 axes of rotation: pelvic tilt, obliquity, and rotation. LP stabilization strength was the capacity to resist increasing static loads applied to each leg and maintain a neutral LP zone. Intercorrelations were calculated for all measures of pelvic motion and LP stabilization strength.Results:There were no significant relationships found among any of the variables (P> .05). However, the LP stabilization strength test possessed good interday reliability.Conclusions:The relationship between pelvic motion and muscle function should be studied under a variety of other conditions.

What Are Predictors for Passing the OT Licensing Exam?

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512500036p1-7512500036p1
Author(s):  
Rebekah Wilson ◽  
Hawii Mekonnen ◽  
Alexis Gaatz ◽  
Elizabeth Holmgren ◽  
Kathy Lemley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Predictors Of Success ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
Graduate Level ◽  
Time Pass ◽  
National Board ◽  
Course Grades ◽  
Predictor Of Success ◽  
First Time ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. The predictors of success on the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT®) were investigated by analyzing OT students' graduate-level course grades and their Occupational Therapy Knowledge Exam (OTKE) scores. The researchers found that pedagogy styles and success in foundational courses had no significant indication of overall first-time pass rates on the NBCOT. The best predictor of success on the NBCOT continues to be the OTKE. Primary Author and Speaker: Rebekah Wilson Additional Authors and Speakers: Hawii Mekonnen, Alexis Gaatz, Elizabeth Holmgren Contributing Authors: Kathy Lemley, Reivian Berrios Barillas

Development of health-system inpatient pharmacy clinical metrics

2019 ◽  
Vol 76 (23) ◽  
pp. 1958-1964
Author(s):  
Stacy Cassat ◽  
Lindsay Massey ◽  
Stephanie Buckingham ◽  
Tamara Kemplay ◽  
Jeff Little
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Health System ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Pharmacy Services ◽  
Systematic Process ◽  
Institutional Review Board Review ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose To describe a process to identify metrics that represent the impact of inpatient pharmacy services on patient outcomes across a health system. Summary The authors describe a systematic process of identifying inpatient clinical outcome measures that could represent pharmacists’ impact on patient outcomes and eventually be displayed in a dashboard within the electronic medical record (EMR). A list was generated through literature review, assessment of practices at other sites, evaluation of current pharmacy services, and collaboration with the quality department and System Pharmacy Clinical User Group. The project team narrowed the list through assessment against standardized criteria. An assessment tool was designed and distributed to stakeholders to prioritize clinical outcome measures for inclusion on the dashboard. The clinical outcome measures were transformed into metrics by determining measurement criteria, inclusion and exclusion parameters, and review time frame. After validation, the metrics are planned to be displayed on an inpatient pharmacy EMR dashboard. Exemption from institutional review board review was granted for this project. Conclusion A systematic process was developed and used to identify inpatient clinical outcome metrics.

Men's Fabric Preferences Related to Age, Inherent Color Vision, and Perceptual Disembedding Ability

1980 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 551-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna Blackwell ◽  
Anne Kernaleguen
Keyword(s):  
Color Vision ◽  
Field Dependence ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Field Independent ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Color Blind ◽  
Normal Men

Non-random samples of 27 color-normal and 27 color-blind men between the ages of 18 and 52 were administered measures of color vision, fabric preferences, and perceptual disembedding (field dependence). Pearson product-moment correlation and analysis of variance were used to test associations among the variables. Results showed the rank order of men's fabric preferences from least to most preferred were pattern, large design, tint, textured, small design, shade, smooth, and plain. There was one significant relationship between age and a preference for tints. No significant relationships were found among fabric preferences and color vision, fabric preference and field dependence, or age and field dependence. Color-blind men were significantly more field-independent than color-normal men in the sample. It was concluded that social as opposed to inherent factors helped to determine men's fabric preferences.

CT Colonography: Performance and Program Outcome Measures in an Older Screening Population

Radiology ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 254 (2) ◽  
pp. 493-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
David H. Kim ◽  
Perry J. Pickhardt ◽  
Meghan E. Hanson ◽  
J. Louis Hinshaw
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Ct Colonography ◽  
Program Outcome ◽  
Screening Population

scholarly journals The Level of Awareness of Rural Woman in the Field of Home Health In Jam root Village in the Zummar Region/ Nineveh Province and Its Relationship with Some Variables

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-109
Author(s):  
Abdel-Aziz Hamid Madhas ◽  
Maher Ibrahim Dawood
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Home Health ◽  
Original Sample ◽  
Personal Variables ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Final Study ◽  
Random Samples ◽  
Children Health ◽  
Statistical Program

The research aims to identify the level of awareness of rural women in field health of the homestead in each field of study fields, the health of kids, the health of animals, and health of commons in Zummar region/ Nineveh Province, identify the correlation between awareness of rural women and variables of study age, the educational level, job of husband, number of family and number of kids in the field of health in Zummar region/ Nineveh Province, the research includes all the rural women in research region whose their number 115 respondents, were taken random samples from 20 respondents pre-test its excluded from the original sample, it became final study sample of 95 respondents, the data was collected from the study respondents by a questionnaire, that is consisted of two parts: the first part includes the personal variables, the second part included the dependent variable that is rural women awareness, it consists of 29 items. Statistical program -Spss- used in the analysis of the data, the results shows, that the level of general rural women awareness /in Jamroot village, in the Zummar region was low. There are significant relationships between the level of general rural women awareness and some of the studied variables. The researcher gives some conclusions, generally, weak of awareness of rural women, in Jamroot village, in Zummar region in the field of the home health and he recommends increase their knowledge and information through providing themselves with health bulletins of the animal's health, children health, and even adults health

A 5-Year Review of Clinical Outcome Measures Published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-179 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Hasenstein ◽  
Timothy Greene ◽  
Andrew J. Meyr
Keyword(s):  
Medical Association ◽  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Outcome Measurement ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Ankle Surgery ◽  
American Orthopaedic

This investigation presents a review of all of the clinical outcome measures used by authors and published in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery from January 1, 2011, to December 31, 2015. Of 1,336 articles published during this time frame, 655 (49.0%) were classified as original research and included in this analysis. Of these 655 articles, 151 (23.1%) included at least one clinical outcome measure. Thirty-seven unique clinical outcome scales were used by authors and published during this period. The most frequently reported scales in the 151 included articles were the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scales (54.3%; n = 82), visual analog scale (35.8%; n = 54), Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Health Survey (any version) (10.6%; n = 16), Foot Function Index (5.3%; n = 8), Maryland Foot Score (4.0%; n = 6), and Olerud and Molander scoring system (4.0%; n = 6). Twenty-four articles (15.9%) used some form of original/subjective measure of patient satisfaction/expectation. The results of this investigation detail the considerable variety of clinical outcome measurement tools used by authors in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association and the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and might support the need for a shift toward the consistent use of a smaller number of valid, reliable, and clinically useful scales in the podiatric medical literature.

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