Objective: A comprehensive and thorough investigation of the key trends in family patterns Western Germany.

BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a serious but treatable condition. However, appropriate therapy utilization of the disease remains suboptimal. Thus, the objective of the study was to change physicians' therapy administration behavior in accordance with the Osteoporosis Canada 2002 guidelines. METHODS The Project was a two year cohort study that consisted of five Quality Circle (QC) phases that inc...

BACKGROUND It is important to educate families of pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) so that they have a correct understanding of AD. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to introduce, evaluate, and improve our family-engaged educational program. METHODS Children suffering from AD and their families have participated in a half-day educational program called "AD school" with ca...

The objectives of this study were to identify the prevalence of shared learning in U.S. physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) education programs; determine what terminology is used for these courses; and identify perceived barriers, benefits, and challenges of the educational interactions. A survey, designed to collect information about the educational interaction between PT and O...

INTRODUCTION: Problem-based learning and roleplay allow students to develop an active role in their process make them implement classroom-acquired theoretical concepts a practical environment. METHODS: The group of was divided into 2 groups, the first representing patient's family second insurance company. Each defends its interests, need for gene therapy company limitations that may occur with...

This article was acceptedfor publication janumy 19, 1996 I n this era of information explosion, decreasing time availability, and faculty shortages, computer-assisted instruction (CAl) could be a useful resource in making occupational therapy education more contemporary and future oriented. Computer-based instruction accelerates learning (Bolwel1, 1993; Hmelo, 1989) and is cost-effective (Bolwe...

Main results Educational studies involving the primary care team: 8 studies (1 RCT) were included. The RCT compared an introduction to the use of behaviour modification techniques (12 sessions) with a wait list control group in 14 health visitors who worked with 205 families. Groups did not differ for child behaviour. Studies involving treatment by the primary care team: 6 studies (3 RCTs) were...