School-Based Practice in a Climate of Budget Constraints: An Interview With Barbara Moore

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8
Author(s):  
Judy Rudebusch
Keyword(s):  
Public School ◽  
Federal Funding ◽  
School Funding ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Public School Funding ◽  
School Based ◽  
Funding Mechanisms ◽  
The Impact

Abstract This article provides an overview of public school funding mechanisms and the interface between local, state, and federal funding streams. Information about the impact of a weak economy on school funding is explored with suggestions for speech-language pathologists to use in times of budget crises to evaluate, prioritize, and improve quality of services for students.

scholarly journals Physician beliefs about the impact of meaningful use of the EHR

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (03) ◽  
pp. 789-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.Y. Ting ◽  
M. Healey ◽  
S.R. Lipsitz ◽  
A.S. Karson ◽  
J. S. Einbinder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Meaningful Use ◽  
The United States ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Physician Beliefs ◽  
The Impact

SummaryBackground: As adoption and use of electronic health records (EHRs) grows in the United States, there is a growing need in the field of applied clinical informatics to evaluate physician perceptions and beliefs about the impact of EHRs. The meaningful use of EHR incentive program provides a suitable context to examine physician beliefs about the impact of EHRs.Objective: Contribute to the sparse literature on physician beliefs about the impact of EHRs in areas such as quality of care, effectiveness of care, and delivery of care.Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of physicians at two academic medical centers (AMCs) in the northeast who were preparing to qualify for the meaningful use of EHR incentive program.Results: Of the 1,797 physicians at both AMCs who were preparing to qualify for the incentive program, 967 completed the survey for an overall response rate of 54%. Only 23% and 27% of physicians agreed or strongly agreed that meaningful use of the EHR will help them improve the care they personally deliver and improve quality of care respectively. Physician specialty was significantly associated with beliefs; e.g., 35% of primary care physicians agreed or strongly agreed that meaningful use will improve quality of care compared to 26% of medical specialists and 21% of surgical specialists (p=0.009). Satisfaction with outpatient EHR was also significantly related to all belief items.Conclusions: Only about a quarter of physicians in our study responded positively that meaningful use of the EHR will improve quality of care and the care they personally provide. These findings are similar to and extend findings from qualitative studies about negative perceptions that physicians hold about the impact of EHRs. Factors outside of the regulatory context, such as physician beliefs, need to be considered in the implementation of the meaningful use of the EHR incentive program.Citation: Emani S, Ting DY, Healey M, Lipsitz SR, Karson AS, Einbinder JS, Leinen L, Suric V, Bates DW. Physician beliefs about the impact of meaningful use of the EHR: A cross-sectional study. Appl Clin Inf 2014; 5: 789–801http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2014-05-RA-0050

scholarly journals Analysis of the Vlan Network Delay Performance to Improve Quality of Services (QOS)

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 51-54
Author(s):  
Walaa Amayreh ◽  
Norah Alqahtani ◽  
Badryah Al-Balawi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Network Delay ◽  
Delay Performance

scholarly journals Education in times of covid-19: are students learning in ergonomic conditions?

2021 ◽  
Vol 342 ◽  
pp. 01016
Author(s):  
Maria-Elena Boatca ◽  
Diana Robescu ◽  
Romulus Corlan ◽  
Nicoleta Mirea
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Ergonomic Intervention ◽  
The Way ◽  
At Home

For more than a year, the way people work and learn witnessed dramatic changes on the back of the Covid-19 pandemic. While workers were supported and provided with trainings and a variety of sources of information, students did not benefit from the same ‘privilege’. In Romania, students had to adapt to online learning system since March 2020. To properly assess the impact of online learning on students’ health (both physical and mental), the authors conducted a study on students at Politehnica University of Timisoara. As part of this study, subjects were assessed using ‘Rapid Office Strain Assessment’ (ROSA). While some of them learn in ergonomic conditions, there are others exposed to high postural risk (primarily generated by use of inappropriate furniture). This assessment is part of a larger ergonomic intervention focused on educating students on the importance of creating ergonomic conditions at home with the aim to improve quality of life.

The impact of free and exaggerated prices on perceived quality of services

1991 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald J. Gorn ◽  
David K. Tse ◽  
Charles B. Weinberg
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
The Impact

Abstract 147: Impact of Risk Factor Modification in Improving Quality of Life and Arrhythmia Symptoms in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amaryah Yaeger ◽  
Nancy R Cash ◽  
Tara Parham ◽  
Rajeev Pathak ◽  
David S Frankel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Risk Factor Modification ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Factor Modification

Objective: The desired goal of atrial fibrillation (AF) management is maintenance of sinus rhythm in order to improve quality of life (QoL) and arrhythmia symptoms (AS). Although obesity and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are known risk factors for development of AF, these remain inadequately treated. We report the impact of prospectively modifying these risk factors on QoL and AS in AF patients (pts). Methods: AF pts with obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥30kg/m 2 ) and/or the need for OSA management (high-risk as per Berlin Questionnaire or untreated OSA) were voluntarily enrolled in a nurse-led risk factor modification (RFM) program at their arrhythmia clinic visit. RFM entailed patient education, lifestyle modification counseling, coordination of care with appropriate specialists, and longitudinal care management. Progress with weight loss (WL) and OSA treatment was monitored via monthly follow-up calls and/or downloads from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) units for up to 12 months. QoL and AS were determined with the SF-36 and AF Severity Scale (AFSS) respectively, and were assessed at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months. Student t-test and chi-square tests were used to compare continuous and dichotomous variables. Results: From 11/1/16 to 10/31/17, 252 pts (age 63±11 years; male=179; paroxysmal AF=126) were enrolled as follows: 189 for obesity and 93 for OSA. The mean WL was 2.7±3.8% from baseline and 78% (n=126 of 162 pts with available data) of enrolled obese patients achieved WL. Among 93 pts at risk for OSA, 70 completed sleep studies and 50 were identified with OSA. Majority of these patients (76%; n=38 of 50) started CPAP therapy and have remained full (57%; n=17 of 30 pts with available CPAP data) and partial (13%; n=4 of 30) users. Table shows that SF-36 and AFSS scores improved for most measures of QoL and AS from baseline to 6 months. Conclusion: Participation in a risk factor modification program targeting obesity and obstructive sleep apnea can improve quality of life and arrhythmia symptoms in patients with atrial fibrillation. The impact of this strategy on long-term maintenance of sinus rhythm remains to be determined.

Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) in the Asia-Pacific Region: A Regional Perspective

1999 ◽  
Vol 91 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
David B. Soothill
Keyword(s):  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Digital Audio ◽  
Asia Pacific Region ◽  
Digital Radio ◽  
Digital Audio Broadcasting ◽  
Satellite Broadcasting ◽  
The Impact

The Asia-Pacific is the world's largest region and it has a huge range of potential radio uses that analogue terrestrial broadcasting simply cannot meet. This article explores the impact that digital radio transmission will have on the region, and the importance of satellite broadcasting and multichannel broadcasting for better coverage and quality of services.

The Impact of Funding on Part C Systems: Is the Tail Wagging the Dog?

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia O. Vail ◽  
Rebecca G. Lieberman-Betz ◽  
Laura S. McCorkle
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
National Level ◽  
Quality Of Services ◽  
Children And Families ◽  
C Programs ◽  
Part C ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
Provider Shortages ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the characteristics of Part C programs and how funding has impacted the quality of services for children and families given ongoing budgetary concerns. Perceptions of State Early Intervention Coordinators (EICs) regarding their state Part C systems were obtained through an online survey. Using survey research methods to collect and analyze data, two primary questions were addressed in the current study: (a) What are the general characteristics of Part C programs that may be related to fiscal issues? and (b) What is the perceived impact of funding on the quality of services for children and families? A majority of respondents indicated their state program implements a primary service provider model, relies heavily on medical funding streams such as Medicaid, and is experiencing provider shortages. In addition, respondents commented on quality, trends, and funding of their state Part C programs. The findings of this study provide insight about the general characteristics of Part C programs, along with the perceived impact of funding on Part C services at the national level for policy makers, administrators, professionals, and families.

Variation Risk Management Using Modeling and Simulation

1999 ◽  
Vol 121 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. C. Thornton
Keyword(s):  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Design Team ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Product Complexity ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Graphical View ◽  
Risk Areas ◽  
Tool Set ◽  
The Impact

Design and manufacturing firms are under significant pressure to simultaneously increase product complexity, reduce design cycles, decrease cost, and improve quality. A key enabler to reduce cost without sacrificing quality is the control of variation during both design and manufacturing. The best time to reduce the impact of variation is in the early stages of design. This paper presents a tool set used to identify, early in the design process, where variation will have significant impact on the final cost and quality of a product. It presents the design team with a graphical view of variation risk, enabling them to quickly identify high-risk areas. The uncertainty about process capability and risk is also quantified and presented to the user.

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