Comparison of standard-setting methods for the Korean Radiological Technologist Licensing Examination: Angoff, Ebel, bookmark, and Hofstee [PDF]
Purpose This study aimed to compare the possible standard-setting methods for the Korean Radiological Technologist Licensing Examination, which has a fixed cut score, and to suggest the most appropriate method.
Janghee Park +3 more
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Using the Angoff method to set a standard on mock exams for the Korean Nursing Licensing Examination [PDF]
Purpose This study explored the possibility of using the Angoff method, in which panel experts determine the cut score of an exam, for the Korean Nursing Licensing Examination (KNLE). Two mock exams for the KNLE were analyzed. The Angoff standard setting
Mi Kyoung Yim, Sujin Shin
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Test Equating of the Medical Licensing Examination in 2003 and 2004 Based on the Item Response Theory [PDF]
The passing rate of the Medical Licensing Examination has been variable, which probably originated from the difference in the difficulty of items and/or difference in the ability level of examinees.
Mi Kyoung Yim, Sun Huh
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Prevalence, determinants and impact of unawareness about the health consequences of tobacco use among 17,929 school personnel in 29 African countries. [PDF]
Objectives: To assess prevalence, determinants and impact of unawareness about the health consequences of tobacco use among school personnel in Africa. Design: Cross-sectional surveys. Setting: Twenty-nine African countries.
Agaku, IT, Filippidis, FT
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Background Intensive care workers are known for their stressful work environment and for a high prevalence of mental health outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mental health, well-being and changes in lifestyle among intensive care unit ...
Hannah Wozniak +12 more
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Experiences, Opportunities and Challenges of Implementing Task Shifting in Underserved Remote Settings: The Case of Kongwa District, Central Tanzania. [PDF]
Tanzania is experiencing acute shortages of Health Workers (HWs), a situation which has forced health managers, especially in the underserved districts, to hastily cope with health workers' shortages by adopting task shifting.
AD Harries +25 more
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An Analysis of Reported Dangerous Incidents, Exposures, and Near Misses amongst Army Soldiers [PDF]
Occupational health and safety incidents occurring in the military context are of great concern to personnel and commanders. Incidents such as “dangerous incidents”, “exposures”, and “near misses” (as distinct from ...
Orr, Rob Marc +3 more
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“It falls on all our shoulders”: Overcoming Barriers to Delivering Sex Education in West Texas Schools [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Many racial, socioeconomic, and geographic disparities exist in rates of teen birth and sexually transmitted infections. Increasing access to comprehensive sex education is one risk reduction strategy for these outcomes, yet access to and ...
Leos, Cristina, Wiley, David
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The purpose of this health workforce plan is to provide guidance for the staffing of the Bolikhamxay. Province health services and the training of health service personnel to the year 2020.
Khampasong Theppanya
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Visibility management (VM) refers to the regulation of disclosure of one’s sexual orientation for the purposes of maintaining privacy as well as minimizing stigma, harm, or marginalization.
Alexis Dewaele +5 more
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