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UNINA9911091302603321 |
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Autore |
Lievens Tomas |
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Diversity in career preferences of future health workers in Rwanda : : where, why, and for how much? / / Tomas Lievens ... [and others] |
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Washington, D.C. : , : World Bank, , 2010 |
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[1st ed.] |
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ix, 41 pages : illustrations ; ; 26 cm |
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World Bank working paper, , 1726-5878 ; ; no. 189 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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SerneelsPieter M |
ButeraJ. Damascene |
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Occupational health services |
Occupational health services - Health and hygiene - Rwanda |
Medical personnel - Rwanda |
Motivation |
Health Personnel |
Career Choice |
Evaluation Study |
Statistics. |
Rwanda |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 39). |
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Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Executive Summary; CHAPTER 1 Study Rationale; CHAPTER 2 Survey Method and Sample Description; CHAPTER 3 The Decision to Become a Health Worker; CHAPTER 4 Long-term Career Preferences and Income Expectations; CHAPTER 5 Choosing between Urban and Rural Posting; CHAPTER 6 International Migration; CHAPTER 7 HIV and AIDS; CHAPTER 8 Exploring the Role of Altruism as Intrinsic Motivation; References; Appendixes; Back Cover |
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Human resources for health are a priority to improve health outcomes in Africa. In order to strengthen policies based on evidence, a better understanding is needed of health worker choice and behaviour. This book tries to help fill that gap. Relying on unique survey data, it |
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analyses the career preferences of future health workers in Rwanda, focusing on their sector preference, their willingness to work in a rural area, likelihood to migrate abroad, and readiness to work in a high HIV prevalence environment. The findings show that health workers are not as uniform as is often thought, and can |
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UNINA9911146437703321 |
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Autore |
Volkmar Fred R |
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Titolo |
Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Assessment, Interventions, and Policy |
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1-118-28220-5 |
1-118-28683-9 |
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[4th ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (635 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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PaulRhea |
RogersSally J |
PelphreyKevin A |
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616.85 |
616.85/882 |
616.85882 |
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Autism spectrum disorders -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
Autism spectrum disorders |
Medicine |
Health & Biological Sciences |
Pediatrics |
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Monografia |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Section IV Assessment; Chapter 24 Screening for Autism in Young Children; Characteristics of Autism in Young Children; Importance of Early Screening for Autism; The Screening Process; Review of Level 1 Screening Measures; Review of Level 2 Screening Measures; Conclusion and Future Directions; Cross-References; References; Chapter 25 Diagnostic Instruments in Autistic Spectrum Disorders; General Issues |
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in Diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder; Issues in Selecting the Appropriate Focus and Level of Analysis |
Implications of Information From Other Areas of Research for Diagnostic InstrumentsDiagnostic Instruments and More Intellectually Able Individuals With ASD (Some of Whom Would Have Formerly Been Diagnosed as Having DSM-IV Asperger's Disorder); Validity; Diagnostic Instruments for Autism; General Behavioral Measures that Include Core Features of ASD; Rating Scales; Diagnostic Interviews; Direct Observation Scales; Instruments For Asperger's Disorder; Conclusions; Cross-References; References; Chapter 26 Clinical Evaluation in Multidisciplinary Settings; Diagnostic Assessment |
Specialized Assessments for Autism and Related ConditionsIntegration of Findings; Summary; Cross-References; References; Chapter 27 Assessing Communication in Autism Spectrum Disorders; Assessing Prelinguistic Communication; Assessing Early Linguistic Communication; Assessing Communication in Children With Advanced Language; Conclusion; Cross-References; References; Chapter 28 Behavioral Assessment of Individuals With Autism: Current Practice and Future Directions; Characteristics of Behavioral Assessment: A Functional Ecological Approach; Domains of Behavioral Assessment |
The Educational Relevance of Ecological AssessmentLimitations and Future Directions; Determination of Variables Controlling the Target Behavior; Development of a Treatment Plan; Evaluation of the Effects of Intervention; Cross-References; References; Section V Interventions; Chapter 29 Interventions for Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder; Introduction; Unique Features of Infant Toddler Interventions; Main Therapeutic Approaches in the Literature; Synthesis of Findings; In Closing; Cross-References; References |
Chapter 30 Comprehensive Treatment Models for Children and Youth With Autism Spectrum DisordersOperationalization; Implementation Measures; Replication; Efficacy Research; Individual Studies of CTM Features; Contemporary Influences on Development, Adoption, and Implementation of CTMs; Conclusion; Cross-References; References; Chapter 31 Targeted Interventions for Social Communication Symptoms in Preschoolers With Autism Spectrum Disorders; Introduction; Intervention; Five Promising Interventions: Effects on Generalized Characteristics |
Links Between Intervention Components and Social Communication |
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The latest and most comprehensive resource on autism and related disorders Since the original edition was first published more than a quarter-century ago, The Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders has been the most influential reference work in the field. Volume 2 of this comprehensive work includes a wealth of information from the experts in their respective specialities within the larger field of autism studies: Assessment, Interventions, and Social Policy Perspectives. Within the three sections found in Volume 2, readers will find in-depth |
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