Journal of allied health
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Journal of allied health · Jan 1989
Research productivity of allied health faculty in academic health centers.
As colleges of allied health become a more integral part of the academic community, faculty will increasingly be expected to contribute to the research mission of their respective institutions. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics associated with research productivity of allied health faculty. A survey was mailed to 1444 full-time faculty members in 50 academic health centers nationwide, representing 10 of the most prevalent allied health fields. ⋯ Results of the regression analysis showed that 44% of the variance in total publications was explained by an earned doctorate, hours spent in research, and salary. As a group, the study results showed that allied health faculty were not prolific researchers and did not publish extensively. Although faculty distributed their time among teaching, research, service, consulting, and practice, the greater percentage of faculty time was spent in teaching and service.
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Journal of allied health · Jan 1989
Identification and validation of factors used to evaluate science course delivery systems.
Deans and faculty from seven academic-health-center-based colleges of allied health participated in a three-round modified Delphi study to identify and validate factors that can be used to evaluate administrative aspects of science course delivery for baccalaureate allied health students in these settings. Factors identified accommodate different organizational structures and apply across programs and science disciplines. ⋯ There was less consensus and fewer expectations on the role of the science faculty when appointment and course sponsorship were external to the college. The findings from this study, which was structured around an interdisciplinary professional education framework, have practical and research relevance for allied health.