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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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The grading of health visitor fieldwork practice

Robotham, Anne January 2001 (has links)
No description available.
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Development of an Education Module on Concussions in Youth for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in Utah

Nuttall, Craig, Nuttall, Craig January 2016 (has links)
Background: Sports-related concussions (SRC) are very common in youth in the US and represent a major clinical challenge. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) have been developed to help guide the health care provider (HCP) in the diagnosis and management of SRC. Seventy-three percent of HCPs report that they deviate from current concussion CPGs in their clinical practices. The Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Law in Utah requires HCPs caring for youth with concussions receive continuing education (CE) regarding SRC every three years. Currently, there are no CE modules on SRC developed for nurse practitioners (NPs) in the state of Utah. Project Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to develop and pilot an evidence-based educational module for primary care NPs in Utah on the evaluation and management of SRC in children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old. Methods: The education module integrates the concussion education curriculum developed by Pamela Mapstone DNP, PCNP. The module incorporates current CPGs and an extensive literature search. Following development of the module three clinical experts in SRC independently reviewed the module. Modifications were made accordingly and a pilot study evaluating the quality and usability of the education module was conducted. Sixteen NPs working in Utah were invited to complete the module followed by a short survey related to user satisfaction. The final version of the education module was modified based on the results of the pilot study. Results: An education module on SRC in youth for NPs working in primary care in Utah was successfully developed and piloted for quality and usability. The results of the pilot study support the content addressing the learning objectives; and that the module was easy to use. Conclusion: The education module tailored to the needs of NPs working in primary care in Utah has the potential to improve NPs’ knowledge of SRC in youth. Further study is recommended to evaluate the effects of the education module on clinical practice outcomes.
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The academician-practitioner gap : the past, present and future

Lai, Jocelyn Shiuan 20 February 2012 (has links)
The academician-practitioner gap has been long discussed within the advertising community. There has been extensive literature published, numerous organizations formed and changes made in the academic and practitioner worlds, all to address and help close the gap. This report is an analysis of the academician-practitioner gap, what it entails, why it exists and what must be in place to begin properly reducing the gap. / text
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Formalized Curiosity: Reflecting on the Librarian Practitioner-Researcher

Wilson, Virginia January 2013 (has links)
No description available.
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Community pharmacy for lactating mothers requiring medication

Jones, Wendy January 2000 (has links)
No description available.
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An expenditure review of the agricultural extension system in South Africa

Lukhalo, Tozamile January 2017 (has links)
There is growing consensus on the importance of agricultural extension support services as an integral component of ensuring effective implementation of government policy interventions and efficient facilitation of development programmes in rural areas. Agricultural extension service provision is part of a wide range of services required to help producers acquire relevant knowledge and skills to increase and sustain the productivity and competitiveness of their enterprises. Agricultural extension support is viewed by many as an enabler on food security. Improved agricultural extension support leads to increased production and improved processing in all the sub-sectors of agriculture (i.e. crop, livestock, forestry and fisheries), improvement of quality of life and promotion of environmental friendly practices and other objectives. However, literature reveals that the public sector extension in South Africa is not yet geared to satisfy the needs of resource-poor smallholder producers to break away from the bondage of poverty and food insecurity. This dissertation is aimed at reviewing public expenditure on agricultural extension support services so as to provide evidence-based recommendations to inform implementation of the newly developed national policy on extension and advisory services. The study also provides an initial baseline for future review and tracking of public expenditure on agricultural public extension support and the quality and quantity of the human capital of agricultural extension personnel. The study was conducted using budget allocation and expenditure data collected through a survey questionnaire directed at provincial departments of agriculture. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, narrative interpretation and t-Tests of differences in means. Descriptive statistics focused more on counts of extension personnel according to qualifications, years of experience, age and gender. The narrative analysis focused on classifying the narrative information into similar themes and patterns. A Paired Samples t-Test was run to determine significance in differences between the mean of budget allocation and the mean of expenditure on Extension Practitioners and farmer programmes. Zero-based budgeting system was used to determine whether the current budget allocated was sufficient for implementation of the newly developed national policy on extension and advisory services. Results of the survey revealed that although the ratio of Extension Practitioner to farmer is still low in South Africa, particularly for smallholder producers, there has been an increase in the number of Extension Practitioners since the implementation of the ERP in 2008. Recruitment of additional Extension Practitioners increased human capacity on the ground. More than 70% of current extension personnel complied with the minimum norms and standards of having at least a four year degree, which is a considerably good indicator of the quality of extension service rendered. Budget execution rates were high for both the Extension Practitioners and the farmer programmes, with budget execution for farmer programmes better than Extension Practitioners. Such trends indicate an efficient system of budget execution for the benefit of the farmers. Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences between mean budget allocation for Extension Practitioners and farmer programmes. Differences between the mean expenditure on Extension Practitioners and mean expenditure on farmer programmes were also statistically significant. The mean budget for farmer programmes was greater than the mean budget for Extension Practitioners for the five years leading to the conclusion that farmer programmes received significantly more budget allocation compared to the budget allocated to Extension Practitioners. Consistent to budget allocation, mean expenditure on farmer programmes was higher than mean expenditure on Extension Practitioners leading to the conclusion that expenditure on farmer programmes was significantly higher than expenditure on Extension Practitioners in the five financial years. Hence, it can be concluded that farmers received value for money. The cost of implementing the newly developed national policy on extension and advisory services was found to be far higher than the current budget allocation. It is recommended that government allocates more funds to public extension service provision. The implementation process could be phased with short-term, mediumand long-term implementation plans. Provincial departments of agriculture should make available a percentage of funds through their equitable share. Additional financing to solve the problem of fiscal sustainability through a user-pay principle, cofinancing of services and private funding is also recommended. / Dissertation (MInstAgrar)--University of Pretoria, 2017. / Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) / Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development / MInstAgrar / Unrestricted
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Managing a writing center within a changing university

Bitzel, Alanna Mae 01 December 2010 (has links)
This report addresses how leaders at the Undergraduate Writing Center (UWC) at The University of Texas at Austin (UT) can respond to changes in administration, staff, and funding to promote awareness and recognition of the UWC and increase funding to both preserve and enhance UWC programs and services that will address the needs of UT’s dynamic student population. In doing so, I apply reflective and deliberative practitioner theories to writing center work, analyzing my work at the UWC from the perspective of a reflective practitioner and participatory planner. I first provide an overview of the UWC. I then explore theories related to writing pedagogy and practice and serving as a reflective and deliberative practitioner. Next, I discuss trends in the university climate in general and UT in particular, using them to contextualize the challenges affecting the UWC as an organization working with the university system as it enters into the transition period. Finally, I propose responses to these challenges as well as future directions for UWC leaders. / text
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Describing the Needs of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) Who Plan to Specialize in Cardiology

Stokes, Allison, Stokes, Allison January 2018 (has links)
Background: Cardiology is but one of the many clinical foci available to certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs). In fact, more acute care APRNs choose cardiology as their focus than any other. With such strong interest in cardiac advanced practice nursing, it is imperative to assess the adequacy of preparation for those who wish to follow this career path. Known barriers exist in the educational and clinical preparation of this APRN population, however, there is little research detailing the specifics of those barriers. Purpose: This study describes the needs of APRNs who plan to specialize in cardiology. Method and Sampling: A qualitative design was used to describe the motivation of APRNs specializing in cardiology, tools they currently utilize to achieve their specialization, and their needs based on the current approach. I recruited participants, APRNs specializing in cardiology, through meetings at a local cardiology practice. Seven APRNs specializing in cardiology with experience ranging from 10 months to 15 years, and currently working in a cardiac setting, participated in the study. Structured interviews were conducted to describe the needs of APRNs who plan to specialize in cardiology. The interviews were audiotaped and analyzed to reveal commonalities. Findings: After analyzing the audio recordings three major commonalities emerged: APRNs specializing in cardiology must overcome limited educational opportunities, APRNs specializing in cardiology require a higher level of skill than their formal training and licensing requirements provide, and the need to validate APRNs specializing in cardiology knowledge. Additional commonalities included availability and the type of degree programs, and a lack of cardiac focus in educational preparation. Conclusion: The findings showed the needs of APRNs who plan to specialize in cardiology are rooted in their educational preparation. There is a vast amount of variability among degree programs and a severe lack of cardiac focus in their educational preparation. In order to achieve competency, 100% of study participants secured a mentorship with an expert cardiac clinician for a minimum of one year post-graduation and without assistance from their educational programs. Additionally, APRNs specializing in cardiology believe a national certification or examination requirement would be beneficial to their practice.
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Assessing Nurse Practitioner Preparedness When Caring for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Martinez, Mariel, Martinez, Mariel January 2016 (has links)
Background: The rate of childhood cancer survivors has grown to nearly 80% in the past few decades. Current evidence reveals that primary care providers report feeling unprepared with inadequate knowledge about the variable types of late effects and diagnostic screenings recommended for childhood cancer survivors (Dulko et al., 2013; Potosky et al., 2011). However, the current evidence reflects data mainly from physicians. None of the current literature addresses the specific preparedness of primary care nurse practitioners. Such data would be helpful in better understanding how education and current resources affect nurse practitioner preparedness for such a narrow, but growingly prevalent, patient population.Purpose: To assess primary care nurse practitioner preparedness when caring for childhood cancer survivors.Methods: This descriptive study obtained data using a survey disseminated to primary care nurse practitioner members of the Puget Sound Nurse Practitioner Association in Seattle, WA. Analysis was conducted by calculating the means and modes for each survey item. Results: This sample (n=5) revealed that 50% of nurse practitioners identify as feeling adequately trained to care for childhood cancer survivors. Time and insurance coverage were not found to be barriers to care. Less than 50% of nurse practitioners utilized guidelines from the Children’s Oncology Group. The most wanted resources included the Children’s Oncology Group guidelines, survivor care plans, and electronic health record prompts. Discussion: According to the results of this study imply that nurse practitioners in the Seattle area feel adequately prepared to care for childhood cancer survivors. In addition, nurse practitioners identify that clinical practice guidelines may be beneficial in guiding their care. However, certain limitations, including small sample size, may affect the trustworthiness of the results. Thus, more research is warranted to gather more comprehensive knowledge and understanding regarding nurse practitioner preparedness when caring for childhood cancer survivors in the primary care setting.
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El concepto solver vs positioner: nuevo paradigma para el desarrollo de productos en mercados industriales

Luján Acosta, María José, Vega Olave, Rodrigo Alejandro 12 1900 (has links)
Seminario para Optar al grado de Ingeniero Comercial, Mención Administración / El objetivo del presente trabajo es el de introducir al practitioner un nuevo modelo estratégico de desarrollo de productos en mercados industriales, que trata sobre mejoras al propio producto o el diseño de otros nuevos teniendo en consideración el impacto que estos tienen sobre el producto del cliente, con el fin de lograr una mejora en este último y así aumentar el nivel o posición competitiva del cliente frente a sus propios clientes. Hemos denominado que un producto es Solver cuando sólo produce ahorros de costos o mejoras operacionales para el cliente, y es Positioner cuando es capaz de mejorar la posición competitiva del cliente frente a sus clientes. El presente documento aborda hipótesis contrastadas con casos reales sobre cómo lograr posicionar al cliente y los requisitos que deben cumplirse, así como pasos y consideraciones para la aplicación del método. Adicionalmente, se contrasta el impacto estratégico de este modelo con el clásico enfoque de reducción de costos como argumento de ventas en los mercados industriales. Dentro de los resultados del modelo destacan la necesidad de modificar la funcionalidad que cumple el producto del cliente o las características físicas de este último para poder mejorar la posición competitiva de su dueño. Además, el método tiene carácter estratégico, ya que por un lado su adecuada aplicación requiere que se ejecute de manera recursiva, generando efectos tanto en el mediano plazo como en el largo plazo, y por otro lado, permite avanzar río abajo en la cadena industrial y seleccionar una empresa-cliente que se encuentre más abajo en dicha cadena como objetivo para incrementar su posición competitiva, generando una mejora simultánea en el nivel competitivo de todas las empresas-clientes entre el proveedor y la empresa-cliente objetivo, incluyendo a ambos

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