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Utilizing Algorithms and
Pathways of Care in Allied Health Practice
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Thomas W.
Miller, Ph.D., ABPP1
Meredith Ryan1
Chelsea York2
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- University of Connecticut, School of Allied Health
- University of Connecticut,
Center for Health & HIV Intervention and Prevention
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Citation:
Miller, T., Ryan, M., York, C. Utilizing algorithms and pathways of care in allied
health practice. The Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and
Practice. April 2005. Volume 3 Number 2.
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Abstract
Examined are the use of algorithms and pathways of care in the
provision of health promotion activities and clinical services in
Allied Health. Practitioners regardless of discipline must know and
understand the importance of standards of care and models of
intervention and evaluation in clinical practice. Examined is the
development and use of clinical algorithms and care pathway for allied
health practice. Provided is a case study with a case history and
clinical algorithm developed for this case. Offered are issues and
import for future paradigm shifts in allied health practice.
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Keywords and
terms: Allied
Health Practice, Algorithms, Care Pathways |
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