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Rees, Donna; Mills, Rachel; Paatsch, Louise – Deafness & Education International, 2020
Otitis Media (OM) is an important global issue that can have a long-lasting impact on a child's life. There is no easy fix! For a family who has a child with OM, the ramifications can be short term and have minimal consequences, or they can be very complex and involve medical, educational, behavioural and wellbeing issues, and may even be…
Descriptors: Diseases, Child Health, Health Promotion, Indigenous Populations
Sears, Kim; Broderick, Briana; Stockley, Denise; Goldstien, D.; Egan, R. – Collected Essays on Learning and Teaching, 2014
Working in silos or working within one discipline has not improved the delivery of healthcare. With a goal to advance the healthcare quality agenda and in response to an identified need within both the educational and healthcare sector, Queen's University has established a Master's degree in Healthcare Quality [MSc(HQ)]. The interprofessional…
Descriptors: Health, Health Education, Masters Programs, Program Development
DeGraffenreid, Jeff Gordon – 1999
The challenge facing many emergency medical services (EMS) is the implementation of a comprehensive educational strategy to address emergency responses to terrorism. One such service, Johnson County (Kansas) Medical Action, needed a strategy that would keep paramedics safe and offer the community an effective approach to mitigation. A…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Emergency Medical Technicians, Guidelines, Health Education
Green, Lawrence W. – 1978
Research evidence on the potentials of health education for contributing to resolution of national health issues was reviewed. It is concluded that greater investments in health education on selected problems for selected populations would yield a better cost-benefit return than comparable investments in tertiary medical care. High priority groups…
Descriptors: Federal Programs, Government Role, Health Education, Health Services
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American Psychologist, 1989
Reviews what is known about AIDS in children. Addresses the following areas of concern: (1) the delivery of clinical services to infected and ill children and their families; (2) the development of effective AIDS education and prevention programs; and (3) research needs. Offers recommendations for action. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Children, Health Education, Medical Services
Clark, Christopher P. – 1988
This paper addresses the training of health workers to become more effective communicators and teachers in third world countries. The first part introduces the health worker to the traditional medicine and cultural beliefs of third world people. Part two on educational psychology deals with helping the health worker manage people's resistance to…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Change Strategies, Communication Skills, Cultural Influences
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National Council on the Handicapped, Washington, DC. – 1986
As one of a series of topic papers assessing federal laws and programs affecting persons with disabilities, this paper describes the major components of a comprehensive program to prevent disabilities, including programs to maximize health care, programs to maximize educational growth and sound psychological development, and programs for public…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Federal Aid, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs
MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report), 1988
These guidelines for effective school health education to prevent the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases, were developed to help school personnel and others plan, implement, and evaluate educational efforts to prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality associated with AIDS and other human…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Course Content, Disease Control, Elementary Secondary Education
Fleming, Lily; And Others – 1972
This report focuses on the Brandeis Health Fair. In June, 1970, Mrs. Lily Fleming, a young black woman was assigned by the New York Life Insurance Company to serve as a full-time project associate in the Brandeis High School partnership program sponsored by the Economic Development Council (EDC) of New York City. Soon after arriving at Brandeis,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Health Activities, Health Education, Health Facilities
Health Services Administration (DHEW/PHS), Rockville, MD. Bureau of Community Health Services. – 1978
This report outlines ways in which health education strategies can be developed within an ambulatory care center and how they can be implemented to optimize their effectiveness and efficiency. Section 1 describes a program planning model for use in the development of health education programs. Sections 2 through 5 trace the consumer through four…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Clinics
Bock, George; And Others – 1972
Three separate reports are included in this document on American Indian alcoholism. Section I of the document (December 1969) outlines the history, nature, extent, and significance of Indian alcoholism (reporting that the incidence of alcoholism among Indians is twice that of the national average, low socioeconomic status, rather than a…
Descriptors: Agencies, Agency Role, Alcoholism, American Indians
Swanson, Patricia – 1969
The purpose of this manual is to assist nurses and teachers in providing health care and education for migratory farm workers and their children. Common health beliefs among the Mexican American migrant workers are discussed in order to assist nurses and teachers at being more effective in teaching the migrant about health. Guidelines are…
Descriptors: American Indians, Audiovisual Aids, Blacks, Child Care
Baergen-Fladager, Sharlene – 2001
Studies in Canada have shown that between 16 percent and 38 percent of Canadians are illiterate or have low literacy skills and, therefore, have difficulties in accessing and using medical care and medical information. They have also found a contributory connection between low literacy and poor health and over-use or inappropriate use of health…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Developed Nations, Educational Needs
White (E.H.) Co., San Francisco, CA. – 1979
Intended to assist Agency for International Development officers, advisors, and health officials in incorporating health planning into national plans for economic development, this ninth of ten manuals in the International Health Planning Methods series contains eight papers dealing with the integration of community health concerns into…
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Community Programs, Community Resources, Community Support
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. Bureau of Migrant Education. – 1975
Intended to provide information pertaining to the administration of migrant education projects in Louisiana, the handbook is divided into two sections: basic guidelines for program operations and support services--nursing. Section I covers the Federal and State migrant program, local migrant projects, project personnel and staff development, and…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Agricultural Laborers, Ancillary Services, Definitions