Decomposition of repetition priming components in picture naming.

Cognitive mechanisms underlying repetition priming in picture naming were decomposed in several experiments. Sets of encoding manipulations meant to selectively prime or reduce priming in object identification or word production components of picture naming were combined factorially to dissociate processes underlying priming in picture naming. Experiments 1, 2, and 3 were conducted with Spanish-English bilingual participants and bilingual materials.

Self-reported comfort in athletic training of gender-specific and non-gender-specific injuries and issues.

Context: To assist athletes in maintaining optimal health, athletic trainers must work with athletes of both sexes.

Objective: To examine athletic trainers' comfort levels in providing care for gender-specific and non-gender-specific injuries and issues.

Design: We mailed 235 Gender Comfort in Athletic Training Questionnaires to program directors, who were asked to distribute and collect them.

Self-reported comfort in athletic training to same- and opposite-sex athletes.

To assess the comfort of athletic trainers in providing care to athletes of the same- and opposite-sex, the Gender Comfort in Athletic Training Questionnaire was developed. Cronbach alpha was .72.

Strategy management system in perinatal services: the role of a patient resource manager.

The purpose of this article is to illustrate the role of a patient resource manager in an academic healthcare organization which has implemented a strategy management system. This management system is composed of communication tools organized in a balanced scorecard to support/promote ongoing growth and development using Kaplan and Norton's Strategy Management System. The historical development of Duke University Health System (DUHS) is presented articulating the mission, vision, and strategic agenda of the DUHS with the Clinical Service Unit initiative and its relevance to Women's Services.