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L D Ponder

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PubMed1987

A longitudinal evaluation of graduate programs in allied health education and administration.

A longitudinal follow-up study was conducted of 196 graduates of allied health education and administration programs in Texas. The study assessed the graduates' continued presence as educators and their career patterns, experiences related to teaching, research, service, administrative leadership, job satisfaction, and perceived continuing education needs. The conclusions drawn from the results of the study were that the graduates are instructional and administrative resources for colleges, universities, and hospitals located in Texas and 23 other states; have exemplary records related to teaching, research, service, and other faculty activities; and are generally satisfied with their current employment. Application of computer technology was the most frequently cited continuing education need of the graduates.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1982

Determining priorities for state components of the American Society of Allied Health Professions.

The purpose of this study was to identify the goals and objectives considered essential by the members of the Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP), as well as other state affiliates and chapters of the American Society of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP). Initially, a survey instrument was developed through a Delphi exercise that involved 21 allied health professionals from TSAHP. The exercise generated a 56-item instrument, which was labeled the TSAHP Priority Rating Scale (TPRS). The TPRS was used to survey the memberships of the five functioning state components to ASAHP (as of January 31, 1979). The total membership of the combined components was 477, of which 316 (66%) responded to the survey. From the data it was possible to determine those priorities considered most important by the members of each functioning state component. The data also indicated general consensus among the state components regarding what those priorities should be.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

Blood donors and non-donors: a review of the research.

This review complements a report by Oswalt who reviewed blood donor motivation and recruitment. Thirty-one studies were reviewed that provided insight into blood donor motivation, blood donor characteristics, blood donor personality, and non-donor motivation. From the review, it was possible to draw conclusions regarding: 1) the most often identified reasons why donors give blood; 2) characteristics of donors; 3) personality traits of donors; and 4) the most often identified reasons why non-donors do not give blood.

Adult↗
PubMed1980

Preparing faculty for the allied health professions: a follow-up study of a program's graduates.

Since 1972, Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Houston and Texas A&M University have jointly offered a graduate Program in Allied Health Teacher Education and Administration. The purpose of the program is to prepare faculty and administrative leaders for allied health education programs. As of December 1978, a total of 94 allied health professionals had completed master's or doctoral degrees and most of them are currently pursuing academic careers. This article describes the results of a follow-up study of these graduates to determine their current activities, locations and job satisfaction and to make decisions regarding the success of the program in raching its goals.

Education, Graduate↗
PubMed1975

A venereal disease knowledge evaluation instrument.

The purpose of this study was to develop a valid, reliable test to measure the knowledge of elementary school teachers about venereal disease. Recommended scientific test construction procedures were carefully followed. These included the development of a content outline and a table of specification; submitting potential test items to a review panel; revision of items and initial administration of the test; item analysis, revision, and a second administration; and the item analysis and revision which resulted in the Schmidt VD Knowlege Evaluator. This test consists of 45 multiple-choice items related primarily to syphilis and gonorrhea with some items related to the other venereal diseases. Test construction procedures assure face validity and the Kuder-Richardson formula estimates reliability to be 0.79. The instrument would be useful as a pre-test and/or post-test for inservice programs, workshops, and seminars for teachers, school nurses, or any similar group.

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