When developing an instrument for evaluating the clinical component of an allied health program, the evaluator must consider the interaction of behavioral domains. Using this process skills approach facilitates the incorporation of the affective domain when specific behavioral objectives are identified and correlated with evaluation items.…

Describes an integrating framework to provide guidance for curriculum evaluation and focus. Framework development was approached from a theoretical standpoint. A review of the work in allied health related to roles and functions is made. In the framework, society is equated with self, others, and institutions. (CT/Author)

The success of the profession is seen to hinge on the success of the private practitioner. The need for adequate education in business management in the optometric curriculum and optometric continuing education programs is stressed. A high sense of ethics is thought to be aided by competent business ability. (MLW)

The greatest gap between disadvantaged minorities and nonminorities in America is thought to be found in the health status of and the health care availability to minorities as compared to nonminorities. Insufficient minority health personnel is seen as one of the factors contributing to the problem. (MLW)

The comprehensive medical care system being utilized in China is described. Topics discussed include: the availability of medical care, training of physicians, medical care costs, and the political and social implications of the Chinese system. Lessons the United States can learn from the Chinese experience are presented. (BT)

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to graduate and professional education, including admissions and financial aid, are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

As part of a state-wide approach to health sciences education planning in Kentucky, a determination of major issues facing pharmacy was made. Attention is focused on those having the greatest potential for impacting on the educational programs. (LBH)

A study of 144 patients assigned to eight orthodontic residents over two years found residents requested lateral tomograms of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 28% of the time, commonly citing TMJ clicking, pain, and medico-legal protection. Posteroanterior cephalograms were ordered 26% of the time, commonly for facial asymmetry and maxillary…

A study of 410 University of Texas (Houston) dental school graduates taking the Texas State Dental Board Examination immediately after graduation did not identify any characteristics strongly predicting success or failure, although there was a weak but insignificant relationship between class rank and passing. However, the fact that most test…

Seven older adults and 20 occupational therapy students participated in book discussions. Focus groups and journal analysis indicated that discussions helped develop rapport and relational links between book topics and participants' experiences. Reciprocal learning expanded each generation's perceptions of the other. (Contains 22 references.) (SK)

Three issues in global relations should be addressed in international education: societal and academic interdependence, global-centric perspectives, and cultural respect. A model for international allied health education exchange includes the following aspects of both advisors and advisees: history, politics, economics, sociocultural environment,…

A project placed health science interns in community-based education and outreach programs in partnership with Extension to provide community education in health behavior and decision making and build community capacity for health care. Evaluation of student reports and participant interviews showed that despite logistical challenges such as lack…

Successful rural health delivery factors include group practice, retention of the same health providers for three years, community-oriented focus, integration of non-M.D. providers, and commitment to education within the practice. Academic medical centers with and without area health education centers should expand to serve rural communities…

Discusses the problem of conceptual integration when preparing and teaching courses that combine two established subspecialty areas within a discipline. Provides an example of such a course that integrates medical sociology and the sociology of aging. Describes the major readings and course outline. (NL)