Special Education Teachers’ Experiences on Follow-up Activities for Students with Developmental Disabilities Employed after the Post-Secondary Education Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Geon-Sik Kim ◽  
Kyoung-Won Lim
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Teachers Experiences

scholarly journals Mood disorders with onset in early adulthood and socio-economic outcomes over the long run

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Hakulinen ◽  
K L Musliner ◽  
E Agerbo
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Early Onset ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Socioeconomic Outcomes ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Long Run

Abstract Background Mood disorders have been associated with poor socioeconomic outcomes, but there is a lack of large-scale population-based studies on the topic. We examined associations between bipolar disorder and depression with an onset between ages 15 and 25, and subsequent socio-economic outcomes (employment, income and educational attainment) using Danish registry data. Methods All individuals (n = 2 390 127; 49% women) born in Denmark between 1955 and 1990, who were alive at their 25th birthday were included. Employment status, wage or self-employment earnings, and educational attainment were assessed annually from the age of 25 to 58 (years 1980 to 2015). Mood disorder diagnosis was obtained from the Danish Psychiatric Central Register. The associations were examined using logistic regression analyses. Results At the age of 30, 46% of individuals with bipolar disorder and 35% of individuals with depression were not employed, and 52% of individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder and 42% of individuals with depression did not have any secondary or post-secondary education. Bipolar disorder and depression were associated with increased and increasing risk (at age 30: bipolar disorder, OR 7.21, 95% CI 6.54 to 7.96; depression, OR 4.07, 95% CI 3.93 to 4.22) of not being employed over the follow-up. Similarly, both bipolar disorder and depression were associated with increased risk of not completing secondary or post-secondary education (at the age of 30, bipolar disorder: OR 3.21, 95% CI 2.92 to 3.54; depression: OR 2.81, 95% CI 2.71 to 2.91), but this difference become smaller over the follow-up. An individual with bipolar disorder or depression earned around 36% and 51%, respectively, of the earnings earned by an individual without mood disorders. Conclusions Mood disorders diagnosed in early adulthood are associated with lasting poor socioeconomic outcomes over the long run. Key messages Early onset mood disorders are associated with consistently, and in some cases increasingly, poorer socioeconomic outcomes over time. An individual with early onset bipolar disorder or depression earned around third and half, respectively, of the earnings earned by an individual without early onset mood disorders.

Survey for Post-Secondary Education Program Graduates

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph B. Ryan ◽  
Kristina N. Randall ◽  
Erica Walters ◽  
Virginia Morash-MacNeil
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Post Secondary

scholarly journals Patient Adherence to Medication within a New Multidisciplinary Thrombosis Service

Blood ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 136 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 38-38
Author(s):  
Kwadwo Osei Bonsu ◽  
Stephanie W Young ◽  
Tiffany Lee ◽  
Hai V Nguyen ◽  
Rufaro S Chitsike
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Research Funding ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Anticoagulation Management ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Adherence To Medication ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND Poor medication adherence puts patients who require thrombosis care at greater risk of complications. Little is known about the impact of multidisciplinary care models on medication adherence in patients requiring anticoagulation management. It is also unclear from the literature whether adherence varies in clinical practice with the advent of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) which have shorter half-lives and require limited or no laboratory monitoring compared to vitamin-K antagonists. We started a new multidisciplinary Adult Outpatient Thrombosis Service (TS) in October 2017 in a Canadian health authority servicing over 300 000 people. The TS is a comprehensive thrombosis and anticoagulation management program with unique, interrelated clinics providing the spectrum of care required for this patient group. The TS includes an Emergency Thrombosis Clinic for care after an acute episode of venous thromboembolism; Thrombosis Clinics addressing non-urgent thrombosis and anticoagulation questions and follow up; Anticoagulation Management Clinics for long term follow up of patients on anticoagulation; and a Perioperative Anticoagulation Management Clinic for patients on anticoagulation requiring surgery or procedures. The TS is staffed by Pharmacists, a Thrombosis Physician/Hematologist, and Clerical staff. The objective of the survey was to assess self-reported medication adherence of patients within the TS. PATIENTS/METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional survey of patients who were consulted to the TS between October 2017 and May 2019. Eligible patients were mailed an anonymous survey with a cover letter and self-addressed, return stamped envelope. Adherence to medication was assessed using the 12-item validated Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS). The ARMS utilizes a 4 point scale (1-4), with the continuous score range of 12 to 48, and lower scores indicating better adherence. Baseline characteristics and patient satisfaction with the TS were evaluated for association with medication adherence. Linear regression analysis was used to examine the associations between patient's characteristics, their satisfaction with TS and medication adherence. RESULTS Of 1058 eligible patients, 563 responded to the survey representing a response rate of 53%. Seventeen were excluded who had more than 6 missing responses to the ARMS items. Out of remaining 546 patients with complete responses 55% (n=297) were on DOACs, 19% (n=102) on warfarin, 5.0% (n=27) on low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), 3.3% (n=18) on antiplatelet therapy and 18% (n=96) were not receiving anticoagulation therapy at the time of completing the survey. Nearly half had taken anticoagulant for 1 to 5 years (47%, n=253) while 28% (n=150) and 25% (n=137) had been on an anticoagulant for less than 1 year and more than 5 years respectively. Most patients (87%, n=475) were 50 years of age or older and half (51%, n=277) were male. About two-thirds (67%, n=360) had at least post-secondary education. The mean score for the ARMS was 13.9 (SD 2.2, range 12 to 25). Most patients (88%, n = 481) reported high adherence to medication (ARMS score = 12-16). In univariate analysis, post-secondary education (β = 0.0052, p = 0.006) and patient satisfaction with the TS (β = 0.0004; p = 0.019) significantly predicted medication adherence among participants. In multivariate analyses education (β = 0.0039, p = 0.048) and duration of anticoagulant use (β = 0.0047, p = 0.0244) were significantly associated with medication adherence. The internal consistency reliability for the ARMS tool was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.70). CONCLUSIONS Self-reported medication adherence was high (88%) in patients seen at a multidisciplinary TS. Post-secondary education and duration of anticoagulant use were important predictors of medication adherence. Disclosures Young: Sanofi Canada: Honoraria, Research Funding; Bayer: Research Funding; Pfizer: Honoraria. Chitsike:Bayer Canada: Research Funding; Sanofi Canada: Honoraria, Research Funding.

scholarly journals Together for a Better Education Program (Juntos Para Una Mejor Educación)

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-95
Author(s):  
Tracy R. Martz ◽  
Jeremy W. Green ◽  
Jamie M. Davis
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Post Secondary Education ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Shared Goals

A new program entitled Together for a Better Education Program or Juntos Para Una Mejor Educación (2011) targets underserved and minority audiences to help build a stronger alliance with families, schools and community based youth serving agencies to help youth reach their goals for a rewarding future. The primary goal of the program is to allow the dream of college to be a reality for youth as well as their families. This six (6) session workshop series is designed so families and youth participate in activities and lessons congruently to develop and reach shared goals focused on graduating from high school and attending post-secondary education.

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