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Kenneth Brownson

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PubMed2002

The growing acceptance of complementary and alternative medicine.

Alternative and complementary medicine is becoming more popular among consumers and prescribed more by health care professionals. Alternative medicine can be traced back thousands of years, however, it wasn't introduced to the United States until the early 1900s. Alternative medicine encompasses a wide range of therapies including homeopathy, naturopathy, chiropractic, massage and bodywork therapy, meditation, nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies. Understanding the background and benefits of these alternatives is important to all health care professionals.

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PubMed2002

Online degrees: a convenient alternative for health care professionals.

Online degrees are a convenient way for health care professionals to complete their degree, earn an advanced degree, or continue their education. Colleges all over the country are adding online courses and degrees to attract working adults who may not have the time to attend class the old-fashioned way.

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Online degrees for nurses: a flexible alternative.

Online degree programs are a popular and flexible alternative for nurses. Online courses offer nurses the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or graduate degree from their homes while they work and raise their families. Online courses are different from traditional classroom courses, so nurses need know what to expect. Staff educators are a key resource to staff nurses regarding returning to school for degrees.

Computer-Assisted Instruction↗
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Length of stay at an all-time low.

Most health care professionals agree that the decreasing length of stay in hospitals is detrimental to the quality of care given to the patient. The growing trend over the past decade is to discharge the patient as quickly as possible. The decreasing length of stay has spurred many questions and controversies in both public and medical domains. It has brought about changes in service delivery and technology. Still, the question remains: Does shortened length of stay decrease the quality of care given? Understanding the factors of change and their effect on the medical environment is beneficial to all health care professionals.

Case Management↗
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The benefits of a work-at-home program.

Working from home offers the employee and the organization many benefits. The organization can use telework to recruit and retain valuable employees. The organization can also save money on work space and boost morale and loyalty. Employees enjoy the flexibility and convenience that telework offers. Teleworking is popular in the general business world and can be adapted to some jobs in the health care field. Managers must look throughout their organization to see what jobs can be accomplished either partially or completely at home.

Computer Communication Networks↗
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Health care professionals as online faculty.

Online degrees in the health care professions are becoming more popular everyday. Teaching online is a convenient and flexible part-time job for health care professionals, but it is different than teaching in a classroom. As demand increases so will the opportunities for health care professionals to teach online courses from their home. What should part-time faculty expect when they teach online?

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College on the Internet.

Online degree programs are very popular. They offer health care professionals the opportunity to attend class at times convenient to their busy schedules. Online courses are different from traditional classroom courses, so health care professionals need to know what to expect. Managers can be a key resource to staff regarding returning to school and the options available.

Education, Distance↗