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Foreword | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Contributors | |
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About the Author | |
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Perspectives on Teaching and Learning | |
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Overview of Education in Health Care | |
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Historical Foundations for Patient Education in Health Care | |
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The Evolution of the Teaching Role of Nurses | |
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Social, Economic, and Political Trends Affecting Health Care | |
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Purposes, Goals, and Benefits of Client and Staff Education | |
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The Education Process Defined | |
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The Contemporary Role of the Nurse as Educator | |
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Barriers to Teaching and Obstacles to Learning | |
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Questions to Be Asked About Teaching and Learning | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Ethical, Legal, and Economic Foundations of the Educational Process | |
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A Differentiated View of Ethics, Morality, and the Law | |
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Evolution of Ethical and Legal Principles in Health Care | |
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Application of Ethical Principles to Patient Education | |
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The Ethics of Education in Classroom and Practice Settings | |
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Legality of Patient Education and Information | |
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Documentation | |
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Economic Factors in Healthcare Education: Justice and Duty Revisited | |
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Financial Terminology | |
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Cost Savings, Cost Benefit, and Cost Recovery | |
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Program Planning and Implementation | |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Applying Learning Theories to Healthcare Practice | |
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Psychological Learning Theories | |
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Neuropsychology and Learning | |
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Comparison of Learning Theories | |
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Motor Learning | |
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Common Principles of Learning | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Characteristics of the Learner | |
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Determinants of Learning | |
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The Educator's Role in Learning | |
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Assessment of the Learner | |
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Assessing Learning Needs | |
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Methods to Assess Learning Needs | |
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Readiness to Learn | |
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Learning Styles | |
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Learning Style Models and Instruments | |
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Interpretation of the Use of Learning Style Models and Instruments | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Developmental Stages of the Learner | |
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Developmental Characteristics | |
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The Developmental Stages of Childhood | |
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The Developmental Stages of Adulthood | |
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The Role of the Family in Patient Education | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Compliance, Motivation, and Health Behaviors of the Learner | |
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Compliance | |
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Motivation | |
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Selected Models and Theories | |
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Models for Health Education | |
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The Role of Nurse as Educator in Health Promotion | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Literacy in the Adult Client Population | |
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Definition of Terms | |
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Scope and Incidence of the Problem | |
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Trends Associated with Literacy Problems | |
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Those at Risk | |
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Myths, Stereotypes, and Assumptions | |
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Assessment: Clues to Look For | |
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Impact of Illiteracy on Motivation and Compliance | |
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Ethical, Financial, and Legal Concerns | |
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Readability of Printed Education Materials (PEMs) | |
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Measurement Tools to Test Literacy Levels | |
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Formulas to Measure Readability of PEMs | |
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Tests to Measure Comprehension of PEMs | |
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Tests to Measure General Reading Skills and Health Literacy Skills of Clients | |
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Simplifying the Readability of PEMs | |
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Strategies to Promote Health Literacy | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Gender, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Attributes of the Learner | |
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Gender Characteristics | |
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Socioeconomic Characteristics | |
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Cultural Characteristics | |
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Assessment Models for the Delivery of Culturally Sensitive Care | |
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The Four Major Subcultural Ethnic Groups | |
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Preparing Nurses for Diversity Care | |
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Stereotyping: Identifying the Meaning, the Risks, and the Solutions | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Educating Learners with Disabilities | |
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Scope of the Problem | |
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Models and Definitions | |
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The Language of Disabilities | |
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The Nurse Educator's Roles and Responsibilities | |
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Types of Disabilities | |
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Sensory Deficits | |
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Learning Disabilities | |
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Developmental Disabilities | |
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Mental Illness | |
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Physical Disabilities | |
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Communication Disorders | |
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Chronic Illness | |
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The Family's Role in Chronic Illness or Disability | |
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Assistive Technologies | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Techniques and Strategies for Teaching and Learning | |
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A Behavioral Objectives | |
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Types of Objectives | |
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Characteristics of Goals and Objectives | |
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The Debate About Using Behavioral Objectives | |
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Writing Behavioral Objectives and Goals | |
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Common Mistakes When Writing Objectives | |
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Taxonomy of Objectives According to Learning Domains | |
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Development of Teaching Plans | |
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Use of Learning Contracts | |
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The Concept of Learning Curve | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Instructional Methods and Settings | |
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Instructional Methods | |
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Selection of Instructional Methods | |
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Evaluation of Instructional Methods | |
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Increasing Effectiveness of Teaching | |
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Instructional Settings | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Instructional Materials | |
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General Principles | |
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Choosing Instructional Materials | |
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The Three Major Components of Instructional Materials | |
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Types of Instructional Materials | |
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Evaluation Criteria for Selecting Materials | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Technology in Education | |
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Health Education in the Information Age | |
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The Impact of Technology on the Teacher and the Learner | |
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Strategies for Using Technology in Healthcare Education | |
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The Internet | |
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Issues Related to the Use of Technology | |
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Technology for Professional Development in Nursing | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Evaluation in Healthcare Education | |
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Evaluation, Evidence-Based Practice, and Practice-Based Evidence | |
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Evaluation Versus Assessment | |
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Determining the Focus of Evaluation | |
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Evaluation Models | |
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Designing the Evaluation | |
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Conducting the Evaluation | |
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Analyzing and Interpreting Data Collected | |
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Reporting Evaluation Results | |
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State of the Evidence | |
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Summary | |
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References | |
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Tests To Measure Readability and Comprehension and Tools to Assess Instructional Materials | |
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How to Use the Flesch-Kincaid Scale | |
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How to Use the Fog Formula | |
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How to Use the Fry Readability Graph | |
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How to Use the SMOG Formula | |
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How to Use the Cloze Test | |
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Guidelines for Writing and Evaluating Printed Education Materials | |
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Newest Vital Sign | |
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e-Health Literacy Scale (eHeals Tool) | |
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References | |
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Resources and Organizations for People with Disabilities | |
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Assistive Technology | |
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Augmentations and Alternative Communication | |
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Blindness | |
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Deafness | |
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Developmental Disabilities | |
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Disability Services | |
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Head Injury | |
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Healthcare-Related Federal Agencies | |
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Learning Disabilities | |
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Mental Health | |
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Neuromuscular Disorders | |
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Spinal Cord Injury | |
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Stroke | |
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Teaching Plans | |
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Post-circumcision Care | |
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Safe Sleep Positioning of Infants | |
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Use of Incentive Spirometer | |
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Glossary | |
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Index | |