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PubMed1989

The influence of inborn athletic potential on choice of profession and exercise habits of paramedical students.

Twenty physiotherapy and 15 pharmacology students from the 2nd-year paramedical class were studied to determine whether inborn athletic potential had influenced their choice of profession. Each subject completed a questionnaire and performed a graded treadmill test to exhaustion to determine maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), peak treadmill running velocity and ventilation threshold (VT). No difference was found between physiotherapy and pharmacy students in body mass, VO2max or running speed at VT, but physiotherapy students reached a higher peak treadmill velocity (P less than 0.01). Fewer pharmacy students participated in sport at university. To determine factors influencing participation in sport, students from both groups who exercised were compared with non-exercisers. Students who exercised had significantly higher VO2max, peak treadmill running velocity and VT, but differences were less than could be explained purely on the basis of superior genetic endowment. It is concluded: (i) that physiotherapy students do not have greater inborn athletic potential than pharmacy students; (ii) that exercising students show physiological adaptations compatible with a higher level of 'fitness', and (iii) that whereas lack of inborn athletic potential is not the reason why some students do not exercise regularly at university, inborn athletic potential may determine those who will exercise competitively.

Attitude↗
PubMed1989

[Effects of the altering claims to treatment on the dentist's profession].

A genuine commitment to Health for All (HFA) in the European Region implies that there must be a new approach to health. It presupposes a change of emphasis in favour of health promotion and disease prevention, the appropriate use of resources, optimum management of health institutions, and a reorientation in the planning, training and utilization of health professionals. The well-known recent changes in oral disease patterns combined with the overall economical constraints in the health sector call for integrated, coordinated planning of preventive and treatment services for oral health, as well as for appropriate manpower production. The effect of these changes in the oral health status will force dentists to perform work previously left to the specialists, and for which their training is deficient, and others will shift to perform tasks for which their training and experience are inappropriate and excessive. However, experiences have shown that it is not enough just to change the dental curriculum. Educational goals of teaching objectives should also include a strong element of behavioural sciences aimed at motivating not only the students, but also the teachers, to develop a philosophy based on the premise that the ultimate goal of the dental profession is to be responsible for and to provide the highest possible level of oral health for each individual in the society.

Dental Health Services↗
PubMed1989

The achievement and attitudes of medical students toward the profession.

In this article, the author studied the achievement and attitudes of medical students. The sampling studied were divided into two groups according to selection methods: JHEE and RADP. The results showed that there was significant difference at the level of 0.01 between the two groups regarding achievements. The analysis revealed that the first group achieved more than the second group. The second group used more time for study especially first and second years than required by the curriculum. It is, however, attitudes toward the profession of the first group was more positive than the second group (p less than 0.05).

Achievement↗
PubMed1989

Psoriatics in Norway. A questionnaire study on health status, contact with paramedical professions, and alcohol and tobacco consumption.

Information on health status, use of prescription-drugs, contact with paramedical professionals and alcohol and tobacco consumption was obtained from a health interview survey, conducted by the Central Bureau of Statistics of Norway in 1985, of a representative sample of the Norwegian population. A total of 149 cases of psoriasis were registered in the study population of 10,576 persons, giving an overall prevalence of 1.4%. Among psoriatics, 75% felt that they suffered from chronic disease, while 66% suffered from one or more diseases in addition, indicating an increased susceptibility to diseases other than psoriasis, in psoriatics. 46% of the psoriatics used prescription-drugs, indicating that in many cases both the psoriasis as well as the other disease(s) were mild or moderate, not requiring therapy. Psoriatics had few contacts with rep-resentatives of the paramedical professions. Rather, there was a tendency to turn to alcoholic drinks and in larger amounts, among psoriatics. Fewer were total abstainers, and males with psoriasis drank more frequently. Among psoriatics, daily cigarette smoking was more frequent (48%) than among non-psoriatics (36%), the difference being greatest among females.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1986

Various health professions groups' beliefs about people with arthritis.

This study was conducted among physical therapy students, nursing students, and interns and residents to compare beliefs about people with arthritis among these groups; compare the groups' beliefs about people with arthritis to their beliefs about people with five other handicapping conditions; and explore associations of the groups' beliefs about people with arthritis with their age, sex, and personal experience with the condition. For purposes of comparison with the health professions study groups, undergraduate students in an interpersonal communications class were also surveyed. Respondents answered a ten-item questionnaire for each of the six handicapping conditions. Through factor analysis, the ten items were reduced to two factors--one dealing with the emotionality and sensitivity of people with a handicapping condition and the other concerning the extent to which people with a handicapping condition are similar to "normal" people. Although beliefs about people with arthritis were not profoundly negative, such people were clearly viewed as being different from non-handicapped people. To the extent that negative, stereotypic beliefs held by health professionals may result in the stigmatization of people with handicapping conditions, such beliefs may ultimately have an adverse effect on the patient's response to treatment.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

The visible problems of an "invisible" profession: the crisis and challenge for nursing.

Although I found the special fall 1986 issue of Inquiry, on social responsibility in health care, thought provoking, the nursing profession was conspicuous by its absence. This evoked a letter to the editor, which resulted in an invitation to write this paper, dealing with the challenges and issues facing nursing in the years to come. Among the matters I discuss are the looming shortage of skilled registered nurses, the expanding roles of and opportunities for nurses, the alarming drop in the numbers of highly qualified young people interested in nursing careers, and the necessity of educating nurses in mainstream university baccalaureate programs.

Career Choice↗
PubMed1988

A survey of persons certified in clinical engineering and their thoughts on the profession.

A questionnaire was sent to 346 persons certified in clinical engineering (CCEs) worldwide. An impressive 72% return revealed the following: 57% of the CCEs are employed by hospitals, 15% by manufacturers, and 12% by academic institutions; 13% are consultants in private practice. Half of them have been with their current employer for over 9 years; their average age is 44.3 years. Thirty-six percent left hospitals for their present jobs. The median salary of the hospital-based CCEs was in the range of +40,000-45,000/year, whereas that of their non-hospital counterparts was in the range of +50,000-55,000/year. Of the nonhospital CCEs, 25% earned over +70,000/year, while only 3% of the hospital CCEs earned salaries in this category. The mean age of the hospitals CCEs is, however, 4.8 years less than that of the non-hospital CCEs. Although some comments on the profession were particularly critical, the respondents believed strongly that clinical engineering remains a viable career choice and has contributed significantly to health care. Underutilization of clinical engineering talents, particularly in the hospital setting, continues to be the predominate concern and greatest source of job-related frustration.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

A sense of tragedy: medicine, the profession.

The author reviews the position of several ethicists who address the conflicts inherent in the medical profession as it confronts new technologies, societal diversity, and pluralism. Definitions of appropriate mechanisms of self-regulation within an increasingly legalistic environment are discussed.

Codes of Ethics↗
PubMed1986

Cardiovascular perfusion: evolution to allied health profession and status 1986.

The occupation of cardiovascular perfusion has evolved from a technical to a professional status during the past 25 years. The national thoracic surgical organizations, The American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, have supported this process of development through participation on various boards and committees of the perfusionist organizations. The rapid growth of cardiac surgical services in the past decade produced concern about the availability of perfusionist manpower. This concern was exacerbated by creation of formal processes for the certification of perfusionists and the accreditation of perfusion educational programs. Today, these issues are largely resolved and cardiovascular perfusion is recognized as an allied health profession.

Accreditation↗
PubMed1986

A health professions faculty workload plan for a liberal arts setting.

This case study describes an approach to planning the workload and expenditure of allied health faculty effort. The plan is based upon a review of the literature, a survey of other schools in similar settings, and faculty negotiation. It meets the need for faculty accountability, congruence between faculty workloads and institutional goals, faculty staffing determinations, and a means to compare nursing and allied health faculty workloads with those of more traditional liberal arts faculty. The plan may serve as a model for other health professions academic units.

Faculty↗
PubMed1985

The dental profession's commitment to quality assurance.

Although the phrase quality assurance has only recently been used in the health care field, it is clear that the concept is far from new. As has been described, early efforts by the American Dental Association in licensure and accreditation of professional educational programs were directed toward providing the consumer of health care services confidence in the quality of care being rendered. Such programs serve as a strong foundation upon which current work can build ongoing and future efforts. This current effort is a logical step along the path that was defined many years ago by the dental profession. Although current projects in dental quality assurance are exciting and new, the commitment to assuring the American public of the highest possible quality of dental care is not new. The goal of the American Dental Association remains unchanged: patients entering the dental health care system must be able to do so with confidence that they will receive quality care.

American Dental Association↗
PubMed1985

Disposal of low-level radioactive waste. Impact on the medical profession.

During 1985, low-level radioactive waste disposal has become a critical concern. The issue has been forced by the threatened closure of the three commercial disposal sites. The medical community has used radioactive isotopes for decades in nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, radioimmunoassay, and biomedical research. Loss of disposal capacity for radioactive wastes generated by these activities, by the suppliers of radioisotopes, and by pharmaceutical companies will have a profound impact on the medical profession.

Legislation as Topic↗
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Prestige of radiologic technologists: perception of two allied health professions.

Physical and Occupational Therapists in large urban hospitals rated the prestige of 13 allied health professions, generally hospital based. Radiologic Technologist was ranked 13th by PTs and 12th by OTs. PTs were more negative with 35% using ratings below "average," while OTs assigned 28%. Only 27% of the PTs used ratings above "average," while 33% of the OTs did so. Prestige scores derived for Radiologic Technologists placed them among nonprofessionals.

Attitude of Health Personnel↗
PubMed1979

Cultural consciousness and minority representation in health professions.

It appears the problems inherent in the underrepresentation of minorities in the health professions, especially medicine, are likely to continue, at least in the near future. This being the case, it becomes important to maximize the effectiveness of those minorities already in the system.This paper describes a study conducted to verify certain assumptions which underlie programs aimed at increasing minority student enrollment in medical schools. It is assumed minority students are aware of the health problems unique to minority populations, that they plan to do something to address these problems, and that they will have some effect on the problem and the health of minority populations.

Attitude↗
PubMed1979

Teacher evaluation in the health professions.

This paper reviews current concepts and practices of teacher evaluation as it exists in health professions educational programs. Problems associated with teacher evaluation and the necessity for well designed evaluation systems are explored. Recommendations are made for the development of objective teacher evaluation procedures.

Data Collection↗
PubMed1965

The clergy and the mental health professions: the first Samuel H. Prince memorial lecture.

In this lecture, as a tribute to the late Samuel Prince, founder of the mental hygiene movement in the Maritime Provinces, the rapprochement between the clergy and mental health profession is discussed. A brief survey of the historical background of the churches' approaches to mental disorder leads to consideration of subjects of present mutual concern. Spiritual and emotional development, responsibility and guilt, law and freedom, psychic structure and sanctity, sexuality, and symbolic representation are among the areas which demand intellectual exploration in depth, jointly, by theologians and social scientists. The need is outlined for training parish clergy to carry out their role in ameliorating emotionally damaging social conditions and of educating and counselling parishioners.

History, 19th Century↗
PubMed1977

Recruitment strategies in the health professions.

This paper first explores some of the strategies suggested in the literature for increasing black representation in the medical profession. Second, the study investigates methods schools of nursing have used to recruit and retain black student nurses, and evaluates how successful these methods have been.

Black or African American↗
PubMed1983

Technology, specialization, and the allied health professions.

Medical specialization has been made possible through the evolution and dominance of the anatomic theory of disease and the growth of technology. Through the view offered by anatomy, the idea of dividing and studying portions of the body seemed natural and desirable. Through technology, diagnostic and therapeutic actions on these parts became possible. Specialization has affected all aspects of medicine, particularly the allied health professions. The narrow perspective on illness that specialization can produce in allied health professionals may be forestalled through systematic educational efforts to broaden their understanding of illness by delineating the ethical dimensions of their relationship to patients, creating a view of their place in the historical evolution of medicine, and examining how technology influences medicine and its role in shaping allied health careers.

Allied Health Personnel↗