scholarly journals Evidence-based Best Practices in the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program that Lead to Employment Outcomes

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Fong Chan ◽  
John Lui
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
The Public

Clinical Inertia in Dentistry: A Review of the Phenomenon

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Brad Rindal ◽  
William A. Rush ◽  
Raymond G. Boyle
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Tobacco Cessation ◽  
Clinical Inertia ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Complex Concept ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
National Organizations

Abstract Aim Dentistry has been slow to adopt innovations in dental practice even when they are recommended by national organizations and supported by evidence-based guidelines. The objective of this review is to describe clinical inertia, a concept described frequently in the medical literature, and to use findings from tobacco cessation and dental sealant studies as evidence of its existence. Methods and Materials A review of the literature published during the past 30 years was conducted to determine the state of affairs of two very different areas of dental practice, tobacco cessation intervention and application of sealants, to demonstrate the concept of clinical inertia in dental practice. Factors such as over estimating services provided, unfounded reasons not to act, lack of adequate training, and competing demands that account for the inertia were examined. Discussion Clinical inertia is a complex concept that needs more attention in dentistry. A variety of strategies will be required to overcome it in order to provide the best care for the public. Conclusion Clinical inertia is a useful paradigm for explaining delays in the incorporation of new knowledge into clinical practice. It offers a model against which the broader dental community can develop and test strategies to reduce the delays in translating best practices into daily practices. Clinical Significance The path to providing state-of-the-art care for the public is to engage in the discovery, dissemination, and acquisition of new knowledge then transform it into evidence-based best practices to be used in daily clinical practice. Citation Rindal DB, Rush WA, Boyle RG. Clinical Inertia in Dentistry: A Review of the Phenomenon. J Contemp Dent Pract 2008 January; (9)1:113-121.

“Go Hard, Go Early”: Preliminary Lessons From New Zealand’s Response to COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 50 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 598-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Jamieson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Emergency Management ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Management Research ◽  
National Unity ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government ◽  
Novel Coronavirus

Although the full impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is yet to be realized, New Zealand has suffered comparatively less than other countries, and there were no active cases in the country by June 8, 2020. Building from best practices in emergency management research, several preliminary lessons emerge from the country’s response to the crisis that could be adapted for other settings. In particular, the government acted early and decisively, developed national unity to combat the virus, communicated effectively with the public, and adapted to changing circumstances, especially to address shortcomings in the response. These preliminary lessons provide some guidance in how to effectively respond to the virus through proactive, evidence-based, well-communicated policies.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Indicators of Successful Rehabilitation for Persons with Mental Retardation

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corey L. Moore ◽  
Carl R. Flowers ◽  
Darrell Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Predictor Variables ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Mental Disabilities ◽  
Criterion Variable ◽  
The Public ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation Services ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes

From its inception, the public vocational rehabilitation program has focused on efforts to assist Americans with physical and mental disabilities, through a variety of services, to become gainfully employed and self-reliant. This article describes a study in which the rehabilitation outcomes (i.e., closure status & weekly earnings) of persons with mental retardation were analyzed. Six predictor variables were used to predict one dichotomous and one continuous criterion variable: closure status and weekly earnings. Results are presented for each criterion variable, and the implications of the findings for service and research are discussed.

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrico E. Balcazar ◽  
Norma Ramirez
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Vocational Rehabilitation ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Employment Outcomes ◽  
Vocational Counseling ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Federal Program ◽  
The Individual ◽  
School Youth

This chapter identifies some of the main barriers and available supports that allow students with disabilities to participate in vocational rehabilitation (VR) transition programs. VR is a US federal program that attempts (as one of its goals) to introduce students with disabilities to employment experiences while they are still in school. The program uses access to paid internships and vocational counseling among several other components as key mechanisms to pursue its objectives. The chapter describes how the program is introduced from a best-practices perspective and proposes a conceptual model that highlights the individual, organizational, and contextual factors affecting employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. It also introduces the concept of entrepreneurship as another way to support the transition of high school youth with disabilities and discuss the implications of VR programs and supports on the employment outcomes of youth with disabilities.

scholarly journals 14.I. Workshop: Strengthening the impact of national health information systems in policy and practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information Systems ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Health Reporting ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Health information (HI) includes data on population health, on health determinants, health care systems, and health-relevant policy developments. Duly prioritised HI is essential to inform decision-makers, researchers and the public. However, getting evidence into the hands of key stakeholders is still a challenge in many European countries. Depending on the respective target groups: decision-makers, clinical care providers, allied health professionals, health advocates and patients, various challenges arise for leveraging this data for intervention. While public health agencies aim to improve health for all, building bridges across stakeholder groups for a more efficient implementation of evidence-based recommendations requires concerted efforts and exchange of best practices and innovations in HI. This workshop aims to provide delegates with a clear understanding of the strategies that can strengthen the impact of national health information systems (HIS) in policy and practice. Within InfAct, the EU Joint Action on Health Information (InfAct), EU-Member States have taken significant steps towards building such an integrated infrastructure to advance the use of HI for analysis, decision-making and intervention. Five case examples of this consortium will be presented. The objectives are two-fold: 1) to provide delegates with an overview of the latest developments in public health reporting and monitoring across European countries, and 2) to present solutions that focus on strengthening the impact of national HIS in policy and practice. The workshop will begin with an introduction to national strategies that have been implemented across Europe to identify and prioritise HI needs; good practice recommendations for public health reporting will also be provided. At EU level, the 88 European Core Health Indicators (ECHI) have been widely adopted to provide a 'snapshot' of European public health (including care), and we will explore the future of the ECHI list in guiding decision-makers. There is also increasing interest on how to facilitate the uptake of evidence in the health system but also across sectors; this relies on taking into account the broader socio-political context and envisioning new partnerships with civil society and non-state actors. Therefore, our workshop will explore the latest developments in monitoring knowledge integration into national policies and civil society. Dialogue on what can be done, and what is needed for better knowledge management will be fueled by an interactive voting poll during the session. The Mentimeter poll will prompt the audience to share, in real time, their perspectives and expectations for HI production, dissemination and use across countries. For example, on the role of health literacy in facilitating the implementation of evidence-based recommendations. The delegates will take the perspective of the public, the public health researcher and the health policy maker in this. Key messages Mapping health information (HI) priorities and reporting approaches across countries facilitates the exchange of best practices in the context of building a sustainable EU Health Information system. The future EU distributed research infrastructure on population health (DIPoH) may hold a key role in informing national and EU-level interventions in health policy and practice.

scholarly journals Organizational and cultural factors that promote creative best practices in the public rehabilitation program: Findings from a four-state multiple case study

2014 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan G. Sherman ◽  
Michael J. Leahy ◽  
Roy Del Valle ◽  
Catherine A. Anderson ◽  
Timothy N. Tansey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Public Rehabilitation
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