Selectivity of physiotherapist programs in the United States does not differ by institutional funding source or research activity level [PDF]
Purpose: This study aimed to compare selectivity characteristics among institution characteristics to determine differences by institutional funding source (public vs. private) or research activity level (research vs. non-research).
Sean P. Riley+5 more
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Is a decentralized continuing medical education program feasible for Chinese rural health professionals? [PDF]
Purpose: Rural health professionals in township health centers (THCs) tend to have less advanced educational degrees. This study aimed to ascertain the perceived feasibility of a decentralized continuing medical education (CME) program to upgrade their ...
Guijie Hu, Yanhua Yi
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Improvement of the qualification system in Korea for foreign nurses eligible to take Korean nursing licensing examination [PDF]
Purpose We aimed to review and provide a quality improvement for the document utilized by the relevant Korean government body to verify and evaluate foreign university/college graduates’ eligibility for nursing and qualification to take the Korean ...
Young Whee Lee+2 more
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Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Saudi Arabia
While schools are the center of attention in many regards throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, programs that prepare educators have not received nearly as much attention. How has the reliance on technology, shifts in daily norms with health precautions, and
Jacquelynne Anne Boivin, Kathryn Welby
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A landscape assessment of Medicaid recognition for genetic counselors. [PDF]
Abstract Payer enrollment for genetic counselors (GCs) is fundamental to long‐term field sustainability and patient care access. Until federal recognition is obtained, enhancing Medicaid policies may help address existing GC coverage disparities. Understanding the current landscape is critical to mapping an effective strategy for future advocacy ...
Reys B+6 more
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Making the Case for Uniformity in Professional State Licensure Requirements
Telehealth, the use of communication and information technologies to deliver health services, was initially envisioned as a way for persons in rural or remote settings to receive otherwise unavailable healthcare services.
Janice A. Brannon+2 more
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Overview and current management of computerized adaptive testing in licensing/certification examinations [PDF]
Computerized adaptive testing (CAT) has been implemented in high-stakes examinations such as the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurses in the United States since 1994.
Dong Gi Seo
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Adequacy of the examination-based licensing system and a training-based licensing system for midwifery license according to changes in childbirth medical infrastructure in Korea: a survey-based descriptive study [PDF]
Purpose The number of Korean midwifery licensing examination applicants has steadily decreased due to the low birth rate and lack of training institutions for midwives.
Yun Mi Kim+5 more
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Background: Studies have shown that various factors influence students’ success in nursing school and the Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE). Such factors should be studied as foundations of the nursing programs.
Ryan Michael Flores Oducado+4 more
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Prescribed stimulant medications: Trends in the last decade, pre and post COVID-19 response
Background: Recent studies indicate that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on access and continuity to opioid and benzodiazepine medications; little is known about its effect on access to and utilization of stimulant medications.
Meelee L. Kim+4 more
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