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Soccer Media Guide 2018
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Health Information Technology: A Roadmap to Implementing HIM Reimagined
Get PDFConcern is growing among the industry leaders at the American Health Information Management Association due to technological advancements within the rapidly changing healthcare industry. For this reason, the American Health Information Management Association created a white paper proposing educational standards and career advancements to meet the future demands of
the ever-changing healthcare industry. Health Information Management programs throughout the country will face significant curriculum revisions. Associate degree programs will be expected to support specialization while the baccalaureate degree programs succumb to the generalist practice. To gain an understanding of the impact specialization has on the Health Information Management profession in Kansas, a market analysis survey was developed to examine the opinions of Health Information Management professionals and educators. Survey results showed a statistically significant difference among professionals who oppose the Registered Health Information Technician plus specialty credential over those in favor of the proposal. Furthermore, HIM industry respondents noted if specialization at the associate level is approved by the American Health Information Associations Council for Excellence in Education that both specialty tracks (revenue management and data management) would be integral to the
future HIM workforce. The survey findings proved valuable to the Health Information Technology Program at Washburn University and prompted the implementation of the Health Information Management Re-Imagined curriculum and redesign recommendations.Department of Allied Healt
Men's Basketball Media Guide 2009
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Business Health: A Multi-Tiered Elective Employee Health Opportunity for Lifestyle Intervention
Get PDFEmployer healthcare expenditures are at an all-time high. With these costs greatly
impacting the success and growth of small and large businesses, many employers have
recognized the potential and positive impact that worksite wellness programs can have on
reducing healthcare related costs for their employees. The theory stands that if employees are
given the platform, resources, and support from their employer to improve their personal health,
it will in turn reduce their risk for developing and maintaining expensive chronic diseases. This
project will assess Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Program (LMH’s LifeStyle
Management Program), propose digital tools that will coincide with their mission, improve
doctor-patient communication barriers, and promote positive health changes for all participants.
With the thorough research and analysis conducted throughout this project, the objective is to
provide LMH with LifeStyle Management Program recommendations and an information
technology blueprint that can positively impact the future growth and success of their health
initiative.Department of Allied Healt
The Effect of Ideal Body Images on Body Dissatisfaction and Well-being in Female, Self- Identified Athletes and Non-athletes
Get PDFPrevious research has found that internalizing body ideals has been directly related to the
development of body image dissatisfaction (Homan, 2010; Swami, Steadman, & Tovée, 2009).
When comparing female athletes to female non-athletes, mixed results exist regarding which
group experiences more difficulties with body image dissatisfaction, well-being, and disordered
eating (Kong & Harris, 2015; McLester, Hardin, & Hoppe, 2014). The present study was
designed to determine whether female athletes, when directly compared to female non-athletes,
experience greater body image dissatisfaction and larger reductions in well-being after being
exposed to images of thin and athletic body ideals. Results indicated participants did not
experience body image dissatisfaction and negative impacts on well-being (positive and negative
affect) as a result of viewing the thin and athletic ideal images. The results from current study
suggest that female athletes did not experience greater negative effects on body image
dissatisfaction and well-being after exposure to the athletic and thin ideal when compared to
female non-athletes.Department of Psycholog
An Analysis of the Physical Therapist Assistant Education and the Implications Degree Progression Would Have on Existing Programs in Kansas
Get PDFThe field of physical therapy has seen significant change over the years with the continuously evolving health care system. The increase in knowledge and responsibilities required by physical therapists has led to the progression of education requirements to a doctoral degree for entry-level practice. Physical therapist assistants have not seen a similar elevation in education, and degree requirements remain at the associate level. Limitations on the PTA program length hinder the addition of informational material. Many program directors feel the current time constraints create a challenge to complete the education standards. Progressing educational requirements to a baccalaureate level may be challenging with many of the current programs located in community colleges. A discussion on the community college baccalaureate degree and articulation agreements will serve as a potential solution to facilitate degree progression. An analysis of the current PTA program curriculum at Washburn University will lead to recommendations for curricular expansion for degree progression. Utilizing the respiratory therapy program as a model for the transition of degree requirements from an associate’s degree to a baccalaureate, recommendations will be made to guide the conversion of the PTA program to the baccalaureate level. Reviewing the course work requirements in DPT education will serve as a guide to enhance the foundational knowledge delivered in PTA education.Department of Allied Healt
The Effect of Exposure to Social Media Police Violence on the Academic Self-efficacy of African American Male College Students
No full textIn the United States, African American men have been stereotypically impacted by
excessive rates of discrimination, poor mental health outcomes, and underachievement (Franklin
& Boyd-Franklin, 2000). Historically, African Americans as a race, have endured one of the
nation’s most profound tragedies (Boyd & Franklin, 2000). The recorded emergence of Chattel
Slavery beginning in the mid-1770s has had an everlasting impact on the social structure of
American society (Elligan & Utsey, 1999). African American men particularly, have been
classified as a dysfunctional group of individuals by mainstream society. Unfavorable
stereotypes have followed African American men as they have remained targets of racial
profiling (Welch, 2007) and continuously obtain limited access to academic achievement
(Stoops, 2004). It is of relevance that America gain greater insight into the psychological barriers
faced by African American men pursuing academic success. The purpose of this study is to
assess the impact exposure to police violence observed through social media, may have on the
academic self-efficacy of African American male college students. It is hypothesized, that
African American male college students exposed to posts of police violence may experience an
increase in negative beliefs regarding their racial identity. Subsequent increases of exposure and
negative self-perception may lend to decreases in confidence regarding a student’s ability to
perform well in academic domains.Department of Psycholog
Treating Conduct Disorder Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anger and Aggression in Children: A Case Study of a Male Juvenile Offender
Get PDFAn Empirically Supported Treatment Case StudyConduct Disorder (CD) is often diagnosed in over half of males who are in correctional
facilities (Teplin, Abraham, McClelland, Dulcan, & Merical, 2002). Furthermore, CD has been
found to increase rates of recidivism when left untreated (Underwood & Washington, 2016).
However, empirically supported treatments for CD support the use of systemic therapies, which
are not available in correctional facilities (Henggeler & Sheidow, 2012 & Mental Health
Division, 2006). Due to this, anger and aggression have been identified as being important
influential factors in learning how to effectively manage the symptoms of CD (Henwood et al.,
2015 & Barkley, 2013). The present study used the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anger
and Aggression in Children (CBT-AAC) treatment manual with a 15-year old African
American male who was incarcerated in a juvenile correctional facility (Sukhodolsky &
Scahill, 2012). Results indicated his levels of anger and aggression had decreased, after
completing all ten weekly sessions, as he was receiving less Disciplinary Reports (DR) and
Verbal Reprimands (VR). The present study did have some limitations, including: the
offender’s involvement in an anger management group during treatment and his opposition
when completing the assessments. A discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the present
case study are also provided.Department of Psycholog
Football Media Guide 2017
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