Laura S Sims
Biographic Data
| ID | 128050 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura S Sims |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura S |
| FAMILY NAME | Sims |
| SIGNATURE | SIMS L S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Pennsylvania State University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1972 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Determining the influence of video-based benchmarking (VBB) on examiner variability in objective structured clinical exams (OSCE)
Introduction Reducing examiner variability in Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) is a priority within clinical performance assessment. In contrast to typical OSCE examiner training, video-based benchmarking (VBB) involves examiners scoring videos a/from their specific station b/shortly before the OSCE and then reflecting on and discussing scores/justifications agreed by an expert panel. Whilst realist evaluation has described mechanisms …
A comparison of social support variables between women who intend to breast or bottle feed
Predictors of effectiveness among public health nutritionists
This study investigated how public health nutrition directors and practitioners each rated the effectiveness of their professional performance. We examined the specific factors which were predictive of each set of effectiveness ratings. Eleven directors supplied the names and addresses of 226 practitioners, each of whom was mailed a questionnaire. The response rate to the mailing was 84 per cent. Director ratings of practitioners were not signifi…
The Community Nutritionist as Change Agent
Associate Professor of Nutrition in Public Health, Division of Biological Health, College of Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Identification and evaluation of competencies of public health nutritionists
The Delphi Technique was used to elicit a number of essential competencies expected of the "entry-level" public health nutritionist from members of Graduate Faculties of Programs in Public Health Nutrition. Questionnaires composed of "competency statements" were constructed from these responses and sent to practitioners in public health nutrition. The questionnaire requested evaluation of the "necessity" of each competency. Responses served as th…
An ecological systems perspective
The ecological systems perspective is presented as an ideal model for nutrition policy formulation as well as nutrition program design and evaluation. Current nutrition policy statements in the United States are complex and unwieldy for program implementation. Action statements such as the “Dietary Goals for the U.S.” will probably not be successful because they are not based on a solid theoretical framework nor are they linked to any national po…
Food‐related value‐orientations, attitudes, and beliefs of vegetarians and non‐vegetarians
This paper reports the results of research performed to determine the influences of value‐, attitude‐, and belief‐ patterns on the food‐related behavior, vegetarianism. Data were collected by questionnaire from 487 respondents, approximately one‐fourth of whom were self‐reported vegetarians. The vegetarian group adhered more strongly to the food‐related value‐orientations of ethics, religion, and health than non‐vegetarians. Belief patterns also …
An Empirical Reexamination of the Parent Attitude Research Instrument (Pari)
Laura S. Sims, Beatrice Paolucci, An Empirical Reexamination of the Parent Attitude Research Instrument (PARI), Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 37, No. 4, Special Section: Macrosociology of the Family (Nov., 1975), pp. 724-732
A theoretical model for the study of nutritional status
Nutrient intake is recognized as but one of many environmental factors which act upon the genetic potential of the young child to influence his physical development. The syndrome of malnutrition occurs not in isolation, but within the context of an entire constellation of environmental factors which together contribute to the final manifestation of the problem. Because nutrient intake may be associated with various environmental characteristics, …
A comparison of social support variables between women who intend to breast or bottle feed
Identification and evaluation of competencies of public health nutritionists
The Delphi Technique was used to elicit a number of essential competencies expected of the "entry-level" public health nutritionist from members of Graduate Faculties of Programs in Public Health Nutrition. Questionnaires composed of "competency statements" were constructed from these responses and sent to practitioners in public health nutrition. The questionnaire requested evaluation of the "necessity" of each competency. Responses served as th…
A theoretical model for the study of nutritional status
Nutrient intake is recognized as but one of many environmental factors which act upon the genetic potential of the young child to influence his physical development. The syndrome of malnutrition occurs not in isolation, but within the context of an entire constellation of environmental factors which together contribute to the final manifestation of the problem. Because nutrient intake may be associated with various environmental characteristics, …
An Empirical Reexamination of the Parent Attitude Research Instrument (Pari)
Laura S. Sims, Beatrice Paolucci, An Empirical Reexamination of the Parent Attitude Research Instrument (PARI), Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 37, No. 4, Special Section: Macrosociology of the Family (Nov., 1975), pp. 724-732
An ecological systems perspective
The ecological systems perspective is presented as an ideal model for nutrition policy formulation as well as nutrition program design and evaluation. Current nutrition policy statements in the United States are complex and unwieldy for program implementation. Action statements such as the “Dietary Goals for the U.S.” will probably not be successful because they are not based on a solid theoretical framework nor are they linked to any national po…
Food‐related value‐orientations, attitudes, and beliefs of vegetarians and non‐vegetarians
This paper reports the results of research performed to determine the influences of value‐, attitude‐, and belief‐ patterns on the food‐related behavior, vegetarianism. Data were collected by questionnaire from 487 respondents, approximately one‐fourth of whom were self‐reported vegetarians. The vegetarian group adhered more strongly to the food‐related value‐orientations of ethics, religion, and health than non‐vegetarians. Belief patterns also …
The Community Nutritionist as Change Agent
Associate Professor of Nutrition in Public Health, Division of Biological Health, College of Human Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Identification and evaluation of competencies of public health nutritionists
The Delphi Technique was used to elicit a number of essential competencies expected of the "entry-level" public health nutritionist from members of Graduate Faculties of Programs in Public Health Nutrition. Questionnaires composed of "competency statements" were constructed from these responses and sent to practitioners in public health nutrition. The questionnaire requested evaluation of the "necessity" of each competency. Responses served as th…
Predictors of effectiveness among public health nutritionists
This study investigated how public health nutrition directors and practitioners each rated the effectiveness of their professional performance. We examined the specific factors which were predictive of each set of effectiveness ratings. Eleven directors supplied the names and addresses of 226 practitioners, each of whom was mailed a questionnaire. The response rate to the mailing was 84 per cent. Director ratings of practitioners were not signifi…
A comparison of social support variables between women who intend to breast or bottle feed
Determining the influence of video-based benchmarking (VBB) on examiner variability in objective structured clinical exams (OSCE)
Introduction Reducing examiner variability in Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) is a priority within clinical performance assessment. In contrast to typical OSCE examiner training, video-based benchmarking (VBB) involves examiners scoring videos a/from their specific station b/shortly before the OSCE and then reflecting on and discussing scores/justifications agreed by an expert panel. Whilst realist evaluation has described mechanisms …
Medicine (7 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Social Psychology (4 works) · Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works)