Validation of a guideline-based composite outcome assessment tool for asthma control.

Background: A global definition of asthma control does not currently exist. The purpose of this study was to validate two new guideline-based composite measures of asthma control, defined as totally controlled (TC) asthma and well controlled (WC) asthma. Methods: We used data from 3416 patients randomised and treated in the multi-centre Gaining Optimal Asthma controL (GOAL) study. The criteria comprising the asthma control measures were based on Global Initiative for Asthma/National Institutes of Health guidelines. This validation study examined the measurement properties of the asthma control measures using data from runin, baseline, 12 and 52 weeks. Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and the Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) were used as the reference criteria in the validation analysis. Results: Both measures had good discriminative ability showing significant differences in FEV1 and AQLQ scores between control classification both cross-sectionally and longitudinally (p < 0.001). Overall both of the composite measures accounted for more of the variance in FEV1 after 52 weeks than the individual components of each asthma control measure. Both of the reference criteria were independently related to each asthma control measure (p < 0.0001). The measures also had good predictive validity showing significant differences in FEV1 and AQLQ scores at 52 weeks by control classification at 12 weeks (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: The guideline-based composite asthma control measures of WC asthma and TC asthma have good psychometric properties and are both valid functional indices of disease control in asthma

Prospectus, November 18, 1981

HOSPITALS RECRUIT STUDENTS; News In Brief; Reserve courses early; Thanksgiving first celebrated in 1619; Zappa will perform; Interested in socializing?; Lonely on Thanksgiving? Urbana High offers dinner; Hiring a whole graduating class; P.C. Happ\u27nin\u27s: EMT workshop meets Dec. 5, Print display set, Club holds Western contest, Raffle drawing is Nov. 24, Judging team competes Nov. 20, Pizza sale Nov. 30, Humane society asks donations, Kick the habit Nov. 19, Award Winning film showing; Antigone is an inspirational play; Classifieds; Borge: fool that is loved; ICC takes VB tourney; Sports Notes; BB starts Sat.; Fast Freddy Contest; Entertainment scheduled for break; Freddy misses pro games; Cobras end season; Runners get personal bestshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1981/1004/thumbnail.jp

Professionalism and dental education:in search of a shared understanding

Professionalism has profound historical origins; however, the current health care environment in the UK dental sphere is changing, which presents new professional dilemmas that require continued learning and debate. Professionalism is a key aspect of the education of dental students and the lifelong learning and development of dental practitioners. However, 'being' professional can be challenging because while it is recognised as a social good, there is much debate on what professionalism means and how best it can be learned and assessed. Since 2017, the UK Council for the Dental Teachers of Professionalism, consisting of educators from UK dental schools and dental therapy hygiene institutions, has been exploring and debating the role and place of professionalism, as well as sharing challenges and good practice within UK dental education. This paper includes a narrative overview of current thinking in the academic literature on professionalism to consider the use of a shared understanding of professionalism to facilitate conversations between various stakeholders

Prospectus, March 24, 1982

VOTER TURNOUT FULFILLS MANY\u27S PREDICTIONS; News In Brief; Student talent to be displayed in variety show; Man fined after stealing service; 29 schools participating in upcoming Math contest; Opinions and Views: Brown neutral about WPCD, StuGo two areas should be improved, StuGo president discusses student apathy, Correction; P.C. happenings...: More seminars offered, Dixon displays ceramics, Series will deal with health issues, Essay deadline approaches, Panel to discuss learning, Workshop focuses on defensive driving, Driving class rescheduled, Motivate yourself; Vis Art field offers many possibilities; High schools battle to be best; Classifieds; Angel Street : mystery, murder; Reed\u27s appeal lies in inconsistency; Rundgren defines Utopia; Sports Watch; IHSA teams thrill Assembly Hall fans; Community Calendar; Coach optimistic about team play; Tom Jones gives ladies an eyefulhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1982/1025/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, March 13, 1973

MEDICAL AID MONTH; Number, please?; Action in the pens; W.E.B. DuBois commemoration; Don\u27t shop at A & P; Cruisin\u27 \u2773; True happenings; Letters To The Editor; Federico Fellini\u27s \u27Roma\u27: The Rise & Fall of the Roman Empire, 1932-1972; Baseball Schedule - 1973; Candidate for Board of Trustees; Knickerbockers defeat Hotshots; PC Board summary; Public Education - Equality of opportunityhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1973/1010/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, March 3, 1982

JOHNSON DISCUSSES REAGAN ECONOMY; News In Brief; College loan cuts hurting middle-income families; Meltdown reveals bonanza of useful items, treasures; What is intellectual freedom?: Your ideas can win; PC happenings…: Program focuses on language, Trouble falling asleep?, Winter playtime scheduled, Cowger discusses Indian lifestyle; Officers elected; Center offers counsel, U of I sponsors Engineering Open House, Apply for achievement award; Interested in singing? Here\u27s chance; Drama department presents; Circle K celebrates week of activities; From official tornado photographer to P.C. instructor: Donna Drysdale leads unusual life; Sugar Babies : tribute to evening of burlesque; Classifieds; U-2 good, not as good as crowd expected; \u27Personal Best\u27: Controversy arouses interest; Fifth-ranked baseball team back to face tough season Cobras Coverage sports insert pages 9-12https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1982/1026/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, October 28, 1981

SENIORS VISIT PARKLAND; News In Brief; Donate blood--help others: One that was helped; Gazette to go electronic; Get on P.C. blood donor team; Images: students at creative best; Homecoming idea conceived by 2 bored men; Western look phasing out; \u27Antigone\u27 opens Nov. 12; County moves to METCAD; Spend year abroad, see Scandinavia; Be safe on Halloween; Stories welcome; P.C. Happ\u27nin\u27s: Ski club plans finances, Prayers offered, EMT workshop set, Model ships presented, CHI sponsors program, Encouraging parents, Stugo discusses food; Chief Illiniwek -- Part of Illini tradition; Moody Blues: classic; Halloween hits early; Willie Nesbit wins Freddy contest; Sports Notes; Girls open at Sugar Grove; Illini football pleases fan; Fast Freddy Contest; Correction; \u27Gallipoli\u27 deals with war, friendship, death; Classifieds; Duvall stars in \u27Confessions\u27; \u27Marbles\u27: nice surprise; Library plans A-V Week; Laugh at \u27Merlin\u27https://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1981/1007/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, October 7, 1981

BOB BROWN, 55, DIES; News In Brief; Library open until 10 p.m.; Students play in tourneys; Christian Fellowship plans month; Guides needed; Honor society seeks students; Ski Club plans trips; Editor wonders…: Are you alive, Parkland?; PACT programs held; Artist presents workshop; Club selling hot dogs; More tips on shopping; Workshop offered on business; Classifieds; Song simple, yet good; Dunaway stars in new movie; \u27Journey\u27 not worth trip; Talk, learn through your TV in future; PATH holds meeting; Teacher market opening up; Skater returns, playing Tuesday; Children as thieves?: Even kids are dishonest; Golf team wins conference; VB team gives erratic show; Hearns/Leonard fight is reviewed; Sports Notes; Explore the humanities; Fast Freddy is back again; Fast Freddy Contest; Music offers something for everyonehttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1981/1010/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, December 9, 1981

BOARD DISCUSSES POSSIBLE TUITION RISE; News In Brief; Music groups plan Christmas shows; Debating the radio issue; StuGo asks opinions; Students voice conflicting views; Data Processing sends you grades; Workshop focuses on buisness; Court ruling not hurting sales: Video recorders selling well; Call in your favorite carol Dec. 12; Scholarships awarded for many different reasons; P.C. Happ\u27nin\u27s: PATH says thanks, Parkland team wins honors, Ski trip Jan. 3-8, PATH suggests fire precautions, Final Exam Schedule -- Fall \u2781; Christie Foundation offered free testing; Classifieds; Foreigner thrills crowd; Despite changes, Grateful Dead lives; \u27Rockabilly\u27 movement revives; It\u27s time for college bowl games; Upsets throw off Fast Freddy picks; Parkland women defeat Illinois Wesleyan; ICC places sixth nationally; Fast Freddy Contest; 2 named to Conference; Men drop three in a row...; ...return home again Friday; \u27Absence of Malice\u27 filled with suspense; Carly Simon: Every girl\u27s dreamhttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1981/1001/thumbnail.jp

Prospectus, November 11, 1981

CHARTER BOARD MEMBER DIES; News In Brief; John Mathews: November 9, 1981; Board members elected; Plan for shopping trip; 19 cities offer classes; Artists featured; Students helping students; Workshop on telling stories; Movie deals with social turmoil; America\u27s going cold turkey; P.C. Happ\u27nin\u27s: Counseling meetings set, Performances begin Nov. 12; Christian group tells topics; Farm Health Day is December 4. Workshop plans told at Parkland, Nutrition to be topic; Foreign foods to be served at language students\u27 dinner; Grad student finds out cartoons turn into cash; Walt Disney goes adult; See French Lieutenant\u27s Woman; \u27Bohemia\u27 better live than recorded; An inside look at federal agent; Holiday season opens; Annie reviewed; Johansen makes history; Prepare your car for approaching winter; Classifieds; Celebrate International Day; Game playoffs continue; Ski club has sale; Parkland wins v-ball sectional; Lewis wins Fast Freddy, Illini shafted; BB starts Mon.; Sports Notes; Fast Freddy Contest; Photo Newshttps://spark.parkland.edu/prospectus_1981/1005/thumbnail.jp