Biomedical subjects

P R Harris

Publications and source records attributed to P R Harris.

5 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1991

Nutrition components and assessment procedures of a university employee wellness program: a case study.

This article describes the various nutrition components and data collection tools developed and implemented within the Montana State University Employee Wellness Program. Nutrition components included a variety of classes, seminars, follow-up support groups, and individual consultations. Tools included surveys and computerized data input cards. It is important for dietetic professionals to initiate the development and implementation of a quality nutrition component within university employee wellness programs.

Data Collection↗

PubMed1990

Evaluation tools for undergraduate program planning in times of financial austerity.

This article describes the administration and outcome of two evaluation tools developed by faculty of the dietetic program for ongoing assessment of a Plan IV dietetic education program over a 4-year period. Interns and internship directors were asked to evaluate the level of skills and knowledge base of interns compared with their internship classmates. Interns were also asked to rate the effectiveness of undergraduate course assignments and activities for internship preparation. As a result of the surveys, the home economics core course work was deleted, credits were shifted from food science to nutrient metabolism courses, and credits in clinical nutrition were increased. Projects in clinical nutrition and food systems management were modified. The surveys justified program requirements and utilization of resources, and provided an additional, effective measure of faculty competence.

Curriculum↗

PubMed1989

Behavioral science space contributions.

In anticipation of longer missions on the space stations, Mir and Freedom, as well as a potential return to the Moon and the exploration of Mars, human survival and the quality of life aloft will be increasingly dependent upon research in the behavioral and biological sciences. This article reviews the possible contributions to space habitation of the behavioral sciences--especially anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Before space settlements become a reality, the author makes a case for the broadening of the engineering approach to human factor studies, and consideration of the integrative living systems theory in space planning and management.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

PubMed1977

Cervical traction. Review of literature and treatment guidelines.

This article is a review of the literature on cervical traction. The various mechanical factors most relevant to cervical traction are organized and discussed. The factors presented are 1) neck position, 2) traction force, 3) duration of traction, 4) angle of pull, and 5) position of the patient. Treatment guidelines are suggested based on interpretation of the literature.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗

PubMed1974

Coupling between cortical potentials from different areas.

At any instant, the electroencephalogram can be classified as to (i) polarity and (ii) direction of change in polarity. This classification provides a way to measure coupling between cortical areas. The technique is simple, yet of wide potential utility for studying functional relationships between cortical areas. The results of applying this technique suggest how the potentials giving rise to the electroencephalogram may play a role in information processing in the central nervous system.

Cerebral Cortex↗