Smartphone ophthalmoscopy: patient and student practitioner perceptions

A nurse practitioner in general practice: patient perceptions and expectations.

A study exploring the acceptability of a nurse practitioner to a random sample of 126 patients is reported. Sixty per cent of patients either approved of the concept and expressed willingness to consult the nurse or held no strong views. Fifty three per cent of the 61 patients who had seen her already were prepared to see her again. Fifty four per cent of patients had difficulty in differentiat...

Student perceptions of a patient- centered medical training curriculum

OBJECTIVE To evaluate a patient-centered medical training curriculum, the SELECT program, through perceptions of the inaugural student cohort. METHODS Data were collected from two focus groups conducted in the university setting, comprised of fifteen first-year medical students who participated in the SELECT program during its inaugural year. A questioning protocol was used to guide the focus...

Perceptions of Professional Competency among Teachers and Student-Teachers

If professional competencies were of any importance in any educational environment, they would be clearly and emphatically covered in teacher training and in-service training programs in that environment, leading to a common perception among both working teachers and student-teachers. To explore this situation here in Kordestan, a group of 16 student-teachers and 15 working teachers were interv...

Accountability and competence: occupational therapy practitioner perceptions.

OBJECTIVE Occupational therapy practitioners must meet ever-increasing accountability demands in all service delivery environments. Accountability is made possible through the ongoing development of continued competence throughout a practitioner's career. Behaviors that demonstrate accountability and reflect competence include commitment, leadership, and professional knowledge. This article dis...

Nurse Practitioner Student Assessment Performance Using Live Patients and virtual Patient Encounters: Is there a Difference?