Publications by authors named "Ruby M Kearney"

Purpose: This study explored the impact of an Australian regional university's Clients-as-Tutors Program (CTP) on speech-language pathology students' perception and understanding of client-centred practice.

Method: Two focus group interviews comprising three final-year students and four newly graduated speech-language pathologists who had completed the CTP. An inductive thematic analysis was undertaken to identify salient themes.

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  • - The study assessed the knowledge of the Syrian population regarding the common cold and flu during the COVID era, as understanding these diseases is crucial for health planning and policies.
  • - Conducted from November to December 2021 with over 13,000 participants, the research revealed a low understanding of viral causes and issues like the misuse of antibiotics, with women showing more knowledge and fear regarding infections compared to men.
  • - Findings indicate a shift in perception about the common cold and flu post-COVID, highlighting the need for education to raise awareness and correct misconceptions about these illnesses and antibiotic use.
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