The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry's Gerontology Curriculum Development Committee summarizes the results of a survey of institutional practice and presents its recommendations for implementing a comprehensive optometric gerontology curriculum at each member institution. (MSE)

The author presents results of a survey of a random national sample of faculty members in 16 schools of allied health that solicited anonymously reported perceived research barriers. Frequently reported needs that inhibited research were additional personnel, research philosophy, funds, inservice education, information, and space. (Author/CH)

The Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Clinic was a pilot project to assess the feasibility and efficacy of providing university-based clinical practicum experiences for students. This program was based on an interdisciplinary model of education. Program evaluation data from patients, faculty, and students supported the success of interdisciplinary…

Describes a computerized bibliography program that uses a selected list of keywords as subject headings and subheadings tailored to the interests of physician assistants. Each heading is translated into a numerical code that permits efficient data entry and rapid identification of terms. The program can be tailored to other allied health…

The purpose of this study was to investigate normal, 40 percent compressed, and 80 percent compressed speech presentations of conceptual data for the "Burns" chapter from the Multimedia Standard First Aid book. There were overall differences among posttest scores attributed to presentation method adjusted, in an analysis of partial variance, for…

Fifty-six occupational therapists and 48 physical therapists were surveyed to determine how they rate various allied health occupations in terms of social status. Findings indicate that both groups rate status similarly, although they rate occupational therapy lower than physical therapy, pointing to the need for image enhancement. (CH)

Technology has been a major factor in the creation of allied health disciplines and continues to shape the future of the field. Predictions are made about the effects of technology in allied health. Suggestions are offered to allied health practitioners and educators for taking an active role in directing the future of the field. (Author)

Describes an application of Leavitt's Organizational Model for systems analysis of schools of allied health. A meta-analysis of studies reported in this journal was conducted to provide administrative insight for the model's dimensions of task, structure, technology, and people. (Author/CT)

Results from a two-year study of the individualized contract plan (ICP) approach to faculty evaluation indicate this is a workable method of performance evaluation for allied health faculty. The ICP was found to be individualized, systematic, flexible, and objective. Five major recommendations were made regarding the continued use of the ICP and…

Examines the concept of cooperative goal structuring and assesses the effect of one cooperative learning technique (group consensus examinations) on the perceptions and achievement of allied health students in an interdisciplinary course. Group consensus examinations had a significant positive effect on the perceptions of students regarding the…

Provides a practical approach to developing interdisciplinary educational programs for health professions students from different colleges. A three-stage model that enables interdisciplinary teams of faculty members to collaborate during planning and implementing programs is described. These three stages are identifying interdependence, exploring…

The proliferation of accrediting agencies, agencies overreaching their authority, and the changes ahead in professional accreditation in the health professions are discussed. There are almost as many accrediting groups in the health-related areas as in all other areas combined. (MLW)

The Illinois Board of Higher Education appointed a committee to review health professions education programs in Illinois and directed the committee to assess the educational needs in the health professions and the extent to which Illinois higher education is supplying qualified professionals to meet those needs. The committee also reviewed…

Students in community health nursing used laundromats as settings for primary care experience. Implications of the program's success are drawn to further extended role'' nursing. (MS)

The Kentucky health cluster program serves in filling paramedical vacancies and in training inner city persons for productive employment. The article, authored by the organizer of the program, describes the program and its participants and evaluates its success. (AG)