Journal of allied health
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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.
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Many allied health faculty are expected to obtain graduate degrees and engage in scholarly activity to advance knowledge in their professions and fulfill the research mission of their academic institution. A national study of ten allied health disciplines was conducted to assess the level of allied health research productivity and to determine the relationship between the amount of research and faculty characteristics. ⋯ Faculty characteristics were the type of employing institution, and the academic degree, rank, and tenure status of the faculty member. Data from 2,187 survey respondents indicated that faculty who are employed by four-year research universities, possess earned doctorates, hold the rank of professor, and are tenured had significantly higher levels of research productivity.
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Journal of allied health · Nov 1986
The future of allied health in the health promotion/disease prevention movement.
Although allied health was not included in the earliest stages of the health promotion/disease prevention movement, it now has a unique opportunity to assume a leadership position. To a great extent, realization of that potential will depend on the individual and collective efforts of the American Society of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) and its constituencies, allied health educational institutions, professional associations, and individual professionals.
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Journal of allied health · May 1986
Role conflict and role ambiguity among middle managers in general acute care hospitals.
One hundred ninety-three middle managers in general acute care hospitals participated in a study to measure role conflict and role ambiguity. Middle managers of both direct patient care and supporting services departments reported low levels of role conflict. ⋯ Direct patient care and supporting services managers also reported low levels of role ambiguity, with no significant differences reported between the two types of departments. The relationship of role conflict and role ambiguity to demographic factors such as the manager's sex, educational level, years of managerial experience, and hospital size was also explored.