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Sweeney, Fee Sharon K. "An expanding framework for rural patients who travel for health care." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289238.
Full textGutin, Sarah Anne. "Expanding contraceptive options in South Africa : knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding the intrauterine device (IUD)." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25805.
Full textPatterson, Donna A. "Expanding professional horizons female pharmacists in twentieth century Dakar, Senegal /." [Bloomington, Ind.] : Indiana University, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3319926.
Full textTitle from home page (viewed on May 11, 2009). Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 69-08, Section: A, page: 3277. Adviser: John H. Hanson.
Clausen, Christina. "Expanding altruism in blood donation by applying the concept of covenant : a critique of Richard M. Titmuss." Thesis, McGill University, 2000. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=33277.
Full textBraverman, Lily F. "Expanding the Theoretical Lenses of Addiction Treatment Through Art Therapy Practice." Digital Commons at Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School, 2015. https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/etd/166.
Full textLiss, Katie. "Expanding the use of the ecosystem services framework in applied settings: challenges and solutions for quantifying ecosystem services." Thesis, McGill University, 2013. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=114585.
Full textLa quantification des services écologiques (SE), définie comme les avantages que les gens tirent des écosystèmes, peut être utile pour la gestion des paysages multifonctionnels ainsi que pour promouvoir des mesures pratiques de conservation des écosystèmes. Toutefois, en dépit de l'attention des universitaires, une mise en œuvre efficace de l'évaluation des SE, dans le cadre de la gestion sur le terrain, a été limitée. Des méthodes de mesure cohérentes et des outils de modélisation précis sont essentiels pour favoriser l'implémentation des stratégies de gestions informées par les SE et pour s'assurer de la confiance des gestionnaires et des politiciens dans l'utilité du concept des SE. Dans cette thèse, je présente deux obstacles majeurs à l'opérationnalisation des SE et je propose des mesures pour atténuer ces obstacles. Tout d'abord, je présente une étude de cas sur les méthodes utilisées pour mesurer le service écosystémique de pollinisation dans la littérature. Cette étude souligne l'extrême variabilité dans les approches de quantification d'un seul SE. À travers les 121 études, 62 combinaisons uniques d'indicateurs ont été utilisées, ce qui suggère qu'il n'y a pas de conventions acceptées ou de normes pour diriger la sélection des indicateurs. Ce manque de cohérence nuit à notre capacité de comparer les résultats entre les études, et peut conduire à une gestion inefficace basée sur les SE. Deuxièmement, la quantification utilisant des modèles de SE peut également être problématique. Les modèles les plus souvent utilisés pour estimer les SE proviennent des bases de données sur l'utilisation actuelle des terres/le couvert terrestre (UT/CT) comme entrée de données primaires, et s'appuient sur des informations sur la composition UT/UC, caractérisant le type et la quantité de chaque classe UT/UC, sans égard à la répartition spatiale des classes de UT/UC. Cependant, il a déjà été démontré que les projections fondées principalement sur la composition représentent mal la provision de SE. Les estimations basées sur la composition du paysage néglige le rôle critique de la configuration du paysage (l'arrangement spatial des classes de UT/UC) dans le flux et la qualité des prestations de SE, car les estimations supposent que deux unités de même taille, d'un type d'UT/UC donné, produisent le même ordre de grandeur de chaque service. Afin d'évaluer l'importance relative de ces deux attributs spatiaux sur la relation entre la UT/UC et la provision de SE, j'ai calculé des métriques paysagères qui caractérisent à la fois la composition et la configuration du paysage, de même que la fourniture de 10 SE pour 136 municipalités du sud de la province du Québec. J'ai utilisé des modèles d'équations pour d'identifier les mécanismes et les interactions responsables des relations observées. La proportion de la variation expliquée par les modèles est plus attribuable à la configuration qu'à la composition dans sept des dix modèles de SE. L'influence relativement plus élevée de la configuration suggère que les modèles incorporant des informations au-delà de la composition de l'UT/UC peuvent fournir des prévisions plus fiables pour contribuer aux décisions de gestion. Parce que la configuration du paysage peut être manipulée indépendamment des changements dans la composition, les modèles de SE qui intègrent la configuration peuvent être utilisés à la fois pour quantifier avec précision la provision de SE et pour identifier des scénarios qui minimisent les impacts environnementaux du changement d'UT/UC simplement en modifiant la répartition spatiale des changements prévus à travers le paysage. Le concept des SE a le potentiel de contribuer à une gestion environnementale plus efficace. Afin d'aller de l'avant dans ce domaine en pleine expansion et faire des SE un concept pratique dans la gestion, il est essentiel d'adopter des stratégies qui mesurent et créent des modèles de SE adéquats, telles que celles proposées dans cette thèse.
Cecil-Riddle, Kimberly. "Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions of Rapid Response Teams in a Psychiatric Facility." Thesis, Walden University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3633624.
Full textPsychiatric illnesses can sometimes lead to behavioral outbursts that need to be addressed quickly to deescalate potentially explosive situations. Nurses are in a unique position to respond to such outbursts by calling for a rapid response team. Nurses who are part of the rapid response team should be well-informed of their roles and responsibilities in managing aggressive and violent behavior. The purpose of this project was to explore RN's and LPN's knowledge and perceptions of a rapid response team in a psychiatric facility. The Iowa model of evidence-based practice provided the framework to integrate theory into practice to improve care. A quantitative descriptive design was implemented with a convenience sample of nurses using a 4-part questionnaire. Of the 64 surveys distributed on 5 wards, 59 were completed for a response rate of 92%. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze nurse responses to demographic data and background data. A Chi-square statistic was calculated to investigate the relationship between RN and LPN responses to the Likert Agreement Scale; no significant difference in responses was found. Open-ended questions allowed nurses to comment on their role and position during a code. The comments were sorted into categories of reoccurring themes. Results suggested that nurses need to understand signs of behavioral escalation and strategies to deescalate a potentially volatile patient. Nurses commented that knowledge during a code, reasons for calling a code, and good communication skills are essential in code situations. Findings from this project can benefit nurses who work psychiatric emergencies by underscoring the need to development of psychiatric rapid response teams and to update current standards of inpatient care.
Tillett, Marsha Jane 1952. "The effect of postpartum home teaching on knowledge of infant care." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278075.
Full textGanley, Caitlan. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Beliefs Towards Contraception Among Rural Mozambican Women." Thesis, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1537301.
Full textMuch of Sub-Saharan Africa lags behind the world in reproductive health. The nine villages surrounding Gorongosa are remote rural villages with very limited access to health care, and contraceptive options. A survey regarding the health of women and children in the community was created and every woman between the ages of 15, and 59 was surveyed, a total of 2438 in all. There were many sections but this thesis focuses on the results of the contraception and family planning segment. In this population only 4% of women are using any form of family planning, 8.2% state they would like to, but only 3% state a desire to become pregnant at the point of the survey. Only 17.2% can name a method of contraception, and 27% believe that temporary contraception can lead to permanent infertility. Significant associations were found between knowledge and positive beliefs about contraception and use, or a desire to use contraception, indicating there is a role for educational programs to help inform women of their options and give them the opportunity for reproductive self-determination.
Odisho, Helen, and Hina Khan. "Oral health knowledge among nursing students." Thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, HHJ. Oral hälsa, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-36308.
Full textBakgrund: Oral hälsa är en del av allmän hälsa och därför är det viktigt att sjuksköterskor kan upptäcka eventuella avvikelser i munnen för att remittera vidare till tandvård. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att undersöka kunskap om oral hälsa gällande orala sjukdomar och munhygien bland sjuksköterskestudenter vid InHolland University och University of Victoria [UVic]. Metod: En kvantitativ tvärsnittsstudie med enkät som datainsamlingsmetod genomfördes bland tredje års sjuksköterskestudenter vid InHolland University och UVic. Chi-2 tester utfördes för att jämföra variabler mellan universiteten. Resultat: Studien består av totalt 105 enkäter. Resultatet avseende munhygien visade på goda kunskaper inom ämnet. Resultatet avseende kunskaper om karies, gingivit samt parodontit visade på en begränsad kunskap och skillnader återfanns mellan universiteten. Omfattningen av utbildning inom oral hälsa på programmen låg mellan 1-10 timmar på båda universiteten. Flera sjuksköterskestudenter ansåg att de inte kände sig redo eller var osäkra på om de var redo att tillämpa sina kunskaper inom oral hälsa, genom att upptäcka och jobba preventivt, i framtida arbetet. Slutsats: Studien visar att sjuksköterskestudenter har grundläggande kunskaper avseende munhygienen men måttlig kunskap inom orala sjukdomar avseende uppkomst och prevention av karies, gingivit och parodontit.
Wiese, Lisa Kirk. "Development and testing of a measure of Alzheimer's disease knowledge in a rural Appalachian community." Thesis, Florida Atlantic University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3585017.
Full textRural West Virginia has a very high percentage of older adults. The age-related disease of Alzheimer’s threatens the health of older Appalachians, yet research on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in this population is scarce. In order to improve screening rates for cognitive impairment, Appalachians need to understand their vulnerability. The first step would be to assess their knowledge about AD but a suitable AD knowledge test has not been developed. The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of a new measure of knowledge about AD that is culturally congruent, and to examine factors that may predict AD knowledge in this rural population. A correlational descriptive study was conducted with 240 participants from four samples of older adults in south central rural Appalachian West Virginia using surveys and face-to-face interviews. Results from tests for stability, reliability including Rasch modeling, discrimination and point biserial indices, and concurrent, divergent, and construct validity were favorable. Findings were that although more diversity in test item difficulty is needed, the test discriminated well between persons with higher and lower levels of education [F(2, 226) = 170.51, p = .001]. Using multiple regression, the predictors of AD knowledge included caregiver status, miles from a healthcare provider, gender, and education; (R2=.05, F(4,187) = 2.65, p =. 04). Only years of education accounted for a significant proportion of unique variance in predicting the total BKAD score (t = 2.14, p =. 03). Implications include the need for further tool refinement, testing for health literacy, coordination with recent statewide efforts to educate the public regarding AD, and community based participatory research in designing culturally effective education programs that will ultimately increase screening and detection of Alzheimer’s disease in rural populations.
Patterson, Kali R. "The social environment and myocardial infarction (MI) symptom knowledge." Thesis, Northern Arizona University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1537800.
Full textThe social environment is hypothesized to broadly influence health by facilitating the distribution of health-promoting resources (e.g., health knowledge; Berkman, Glass, Brissette, & Seeman, 2000). One important health-related resource, knowledge of acute myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms, is theoretically expected to be stratified by social relationships. Like the social environment, socioeconomic status is also associated with multiple health outcomes and is involved in the stratification of health resources (SES; Marmot et al., 1991; Pappas, Queen, Hadden, & Fisher, 1993; Berkman et al., 2000; Oakes & Rossi, 2003), and in turn markers of SES (i.e., income and education) are related to MI symptom knowledge (Dubard, Garrett, & Gizlice, 2006; Lutfiyya, Lipsky, Bales, Cha, & McGrath, 2008). The present study examined the relationship between MI symptom knowledge and functional and structural measures of the social environment in a large U.S. representative sample (N = 33,326). In addition, this study examined the relative contribution of social environment measures in the relationship between SES (income and education) and MI symptom knowledge. A functional measure was defined using a single item assessing perceived emotional support with answers ranging from never to always. Structural measures were obtained by summing responses to 7 items assessing number of frequent social contacts within past two weeks. MI symptom knowledge was defined by the summation of correct answers to 6 questions assessing knowledge of MI symptom categories and the appropriate emergency response. Continuous MI symptom knowledge scores ranged from 0 to 6 with higher values indicating higher knowledge. In the primary multivariate analysis, both dummy-coded social environment measures were associated higher MI symptom knowledge scores after controlling for sociodemographic, health status and SES covariates. Having emotional support usually and always was associated with a .27 and .22 (SE = .05, p < .001; SE = .05, p < .001) increase in MI symptom knowledge scores compared to those reporting never/rarely having emotional support respectively. Also, having 7 social contacts within the past two weeks was associated with a .47 (SE = .08, p < .001) increase in MI symptom knowledge scores compared to having 0/1 social contacts. Emotional support and social contacts explained 5% to 24% (SE = .01, p < .001; SE = .02 p < .001) and 9% to 19% (SE = .02, p < .001; SE = .03, p < .001) of the relationship between MI symptom knowledge and the two SES measures (education and income) respectively. By demonstrating a social environment stratification of a health resource, these findings demonstrate the broad health influence of social ties in a large nationally representative sample (Berkman et al., 2000; House, 2001).
Huthmaker, Julie Weisenbacher. "Improving Dengue fever knowledge, attitude, and practices in primary school children in Florida through animation." Thesis, Capella University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3685619.
Full textBackground: Incident rates of dengue fever are rapidly increasing worldwide. Contributing factors including climate change, urbanization, globalization, and vector mutation, are creating significant public health challenges. Dengue fever has no vaccination, and no cure; therefore prevention through vector control is the primary method of public protection. Research indicates that community involvement is critical in achieving vector control, and that children, disproportionally burdened by this disease, are an effective and appropriate population to target with interventions. Innovative, sustainable, cost effective strategies are needed. Objective: It was theorized that an educational animation regarding dengue fever, created using CDC guidelines, would be effective at improving knowledge, attitude, and practices in primary school children in Florida. An animation entitled "Dengue Fever Comes To Town" was developed to assess this concept. Methods: A pretest/posttest study was conducted. Knowledge changes were statistically evaluated using a Two-tailed Paired Sample t-test. Attitude changes were evaluated using a Wilcoxon Matched Pair Signed Rank. Practice changes were evaluated using a chi-square test. Results: The animation was effective at improving knowledge, attitude, and practices in third through fifth grade levels, for both males and females. Recommendations: Given the vulnerability of the population, and the increasing risk of dengue fever, establishment of preventive education is recommended, including adding the educational animation to school curricula in Florida.
Chen, Mei-Yuh 1963. "Taiwanese nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward persons with AIDS." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278276.
Full textMetchikoff, Elena David. "Examining knowledge of the gluten-free diet among non-celiacs following the diet." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527994.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to investigate knowledge regarding the gluten-free diet among non-celiacs following the diet. Specifically, this study examined how knowledge differed among gluten-free diet followers by reason(s) for following a gluten-free diet, source(s) from which information on the gluten-free diet is obtained, level of education attained, age, and sex.
A convenience sample of 129 usable knowledge assessment surveys completed by non-celiac gluten-free diet followers was utilized in this study. Participants were recruited via Facebook groups or pages, or by announcement flyers that were posted on community information boards at health food stores. It was found that participants, ages 40-49, had a greater knowledge of the gluten-free diet than those ages 20-29. Subjects who were 50 or over also had greater knowledge than those of ages 20-29 years. Results indicated that greater knowledge of the gluten-free diet is associated with older age.
White, Holly A. "Teaching medication knowledge to participants diagnosed with a mental illness." Scholarly Commons, 2004. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/2723.
Full textBladen, Laurie. "Relationship of Embodied Nursing Knowledge and Client Outcomes in Home Health." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3691406.
Full textThe purpose of this descriptive correlational research was to identify the relationship between nursing expertise, defined as embodied nursing knowledge, nurse’s educational background and experience, and client outcomes. Hierarchical multiple regression and Pearson product moment correlation were used to determine the strength of the relationships between embodied nursing knowledge and home health outcome improvement measures in a convenience sample of 107 home health registered nurses. Embodied nursing knowledge was measured by Minick’s Manifestations of Early Recognition instrument. Scores on the Outcome and Assessment Information Set, version C (OASIS-C), measured client outcome improvement. There were no significant differences between participants’ knowledge of their clients, knowledge of the system and institution, knowledge of their own and colleagues’ skills, level of nursing education and experience, or total years of home health nursing experience and mean total clientcentered improvement. Age had a significant, negative relationship to the mean percent score on the OASIS for improved client-centered outcomes. The outcome improvement measures from the nine home health agencies were at or above the state and national averages, which created a restricted data range for the findings. The restricted data range of the outcome improvement measures may have lessened the validity of the findings in this study and advocates that future studies may need to employ the use of purposeful selection of the sample population in home health. The concepts of knowledge of clients and their families, knowledge of the home health system, and knowledge of registered nurses own skills may not be the same construct in home health as in acute care nursing practice. Further research should explore those concepts that may be used specifically in home health. Understanding the characteristics of home health has the potential to assist home health agencies understand how to support their registered nurses to provide quality care thereby achieving improved clinical outcomes by developing rich structured information base practice.
Wade, Mark T. "Effectiveness of a Posture Education Program to Increase Teacher Knowledge on Postural Hygiene." Thesis, Capella University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10750146.
Full textMaintenance of appropriate posture is essential for the prevention of various musculoskeletal disorders. Postural stress is a common issue in elementary school children. The literature review indicated that schoolteachers have inadequate and improper postural knowledge. Based on such concepts, elementary schoolteachers in this present study implemented a postural awareness education program designed by the American Posture Institute. The present study indicated that postural awareness amongst schoolteachers was significantly low before the start of the program and was significantly increased after implementing the program (p < 0.01). Moreover, the program results seemed to match the expectations of the posture awareness program. However, the analysis also indicated that teachers failed to achieve requisite postural knowledge on all postural concepts (p < 0.01). Hence, the study necessitated the need for improving the postural awareness program (which was designed and developed by API). The study participants failed to develop a holistic knowledge on postural concepts and could not correlate different postural concepts with one another (p > 0.05). The study necessitated the need for sensitizing schoolteachers on different aspects of physiology and anatomy before implementing a postural education program.
Tabone, Brenda. "Knowledge and awareness of the Female Athlete Triad among female collegiate athletes at California State University, Long Beach." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1523049.
Full textThe Female Athlete Triad is a syndrome defined by disordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis seen in female athletes. This directed project presented the assessment of knowledge and the importance of education among female athletes regarding the Female Athlete Triad. The researcher worked with the athletic department and the female athletes at California State University, Long Beach. A quantitative study, quasi-experimental, one-group design was completed. A one-group pretest- posttest was used on 45 female athletes to evaluate their knowledge base before and after the educational intervention.
Results indicated a significant increase in the athletes' scores for knowledge of the Female Athlete Triad between the pretest and posttest ( p < .01). The increase in scores signified that a 1-hour education session improved the knowledge base for the female athletes of the Female Athlete Triad. A major recommendation would be to include coaches, trainers, and parents in the educational process.
Nguyen-Pryor, Loan. "Assessing knowledge of exclusive breastfeeding guidelines and benefits among nursing students." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1522644.
Full textThe purpose of this project was to assess nursing students' knowledge of breastfeeding guidelines and benefits. A nonexperimental, descriptive design was used with a convenience sample of 40 students enrolled in a nursing program at a southern California university. Participants took a modified Breastfeeding Knowledge Questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 17 knowledge items covering the benefits and guidelines of breastfeeding. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze student knowledge and to test for differences in knowledge levels.
Of a possible 17 points, the mean knowledge score was 14.08 ± 1.56. There was a significant difference between male and female students' knowledge scores (p = .023). More than one third of the students scored below 80%. Improving breastfeeding education in nursing curricula is necessary to prepare future nurses with essential knowledge about breastfeeding.
Dean, Kristin, Jon Ebert, Jennifer Lambert, Michele R. Moser, and Janet Todd. "Expanding Evidence-Based Practice: A State-Wide Dissemination Effort Targeting Child Welfare Providers." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2012. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/4968.
Full textArfa, Katie J. "Exercise and Clinical Practice| Integration Issues and Knowledge in Mental Health Professionals." Thesis, Alliant International University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10634172.
Full textDecades of research attest to the psychological benefits of exercise, documenting improved psychological functioning for specific disorders as well as biological systems. Notable trends include reduction of psychological symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression), increases in self-esteem, facilitation of neurogenesis, enhancement of cognitive functioning, and improvements in stress response. The majority of these studies call for increased utilization of exercise interventions within clinical practice. However, decades of exercise research and the two existing studies on practice habits suggest that exercise continues to be widely underutilized. The data suggest that clinicians believe exercise is beneficial; they report high confidence and rates of utilization in exercise interventions; however, they also report low levels of education in exercise psychology. It was hypothesized that one possible cause for this persistent research-practice gap may be mental health professionals' (MHPs) misperceptions of their own competence, namely the Dunning-Kruger phenomenon. Methods: An original, electronic survey was disseminated to MHPs via email, social media posting, and snowball sampling. Eighty-three clinicians completed the survey, which collected data on beliefs and practice habits; perceptions of confidence and competence; and research knowledge. Results: Findings supported previous observations, documenting high levels of confidence amongst MHPs despite low levels of exercise education. Knowledge of research was poor; data suggest that the Dunning-Kruger phenomenon is a factor in the ongoing research-practice gap within exercise psychology. Conclusions: This is the first study to measure fact-based competence of MHPs and offer an explanation for the longstanding underutilization of exercise. Findings suggest that clinicians may be at risk for overestimating their own abilities in areas that are less familiar. Further research is needed regarding MHPs’ exercise-related competence in order to elucidate the complex nature of factors examined here.
Beaulieu, Richard Joseph. "The knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of young couples with emergency contraceptive pills." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2009. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3390114.
Full textHalverson, Lillian Smith. "Relationships among nutrition knowledge, attitudes and behavior of Appalachian middle school children /." The Ohio State University, 1987. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487331541710552.
Full textAtkeson, Christopher Granger. "Roles of knowledge in motor learning." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1986. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/29195.
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Schreiber, Raphael, and Moisin Monica Bota. "Rebranding “Made in India” through Cultural Sustainability : Exploring and Expanding Indian Perspectives." Thesis, Högskolan i Borås, Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hb:diva-25395.
Full textSibby, Katelyn E. "Group therapy and knowledge of neuroplastic principles| The impact of education on motivation." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1528047.
Full textLowered motivation can influence the involvement of adults with brain injury in the rehabilitation process, ultimately affecting the extent of their progress. This within-subject, pretest/posttest design examined the effects of an education program focusing on concepts of neuroplasticity on 34 adults with brain injury. Quantitative data was taken from pre-presentation and post-presentation surveys and was analyzed for significant change. Results indicated that the presentation was successful in increasing (a) the knowledge of neuroplasticity as evidenced by significant change in two out of three items, and (b) level of motivation as evidenced by significant change in six out of nine items. Effects of age, education level, and time post-injury were discussed. Study conclusions validate the use of education to increase motivation in people with brain injury, and provides new information about the use of neuroplasticity in education.
Cox, Diane Marie 1968. "Category and attribute knowledge deterioration in Alzheimer's Disease." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278124.
Full textSimonato, Pierluigi. "Evaluating and expanding knowledge and awareness of health professionals on the consumption and adverse consequences of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) through innovative information technologic tools." Thesis, University of Hertfordshire, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/2299/16557.
Full textCarew, Maureen T. "A survey of family physicians' knowledge and beliefs about the prevention of tuberculosis." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1997. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp05/mq20908.pdf.
Full textTortorella, Genova Toni. "Evaluating Medical-Surgical Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain| A Descriptive Comparative Analysis." Thesis, The William Paterson University of New Jersey, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3617158.
Full textBackground: Pain is part of the human experience. The management of pain is a problem of significant magnitude in the United States. Nurses are on the forefront of this issue with the capacity to assess and respond to patients needs. Nurses' knowledge and attitudes towards pain can predict the nurses' ability to adequately meet patient's pain reduction needs.
Objective: The aim of this DNP project was to replicate a 1996 study comparing outcomes of the attitudes and knowledge regarding pain survey of a convenience sample of medical-surgical nurses in 2013 with nurses from 1996 to determine if attitudes towards pain have changed.
Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive, comparative design. The Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (NKASRP) and a demographic survey were utilized to assess the nurses' knowledge level and attitudes toward pain and pain management.
Sample: A convenience sample of nurses (n=58) from nine in-patient, medical-surgical units at a large multi-facility health care system volunteered to participate.
Results: No significant differences were found between the attitudes on pain from the 1996 and 2013 respondents. The mean score on the NKASRP was 67%. No significant correlations were identified between any demographic variable and nurses' scores.
Conclusion: Despite increased educational preparation since 1996, the mean score on the NKASRP remained well below what is considered average knowledge. Nursing academics and hospital orientations need to evaluate nurses' attitudes and knowledge and provide the education that can help nurses provide adequate pain management to patients.
Cooper-Frantz, Renee. "Assessment of West Virginia public healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding of the oral implications of HPV following an educational presentation." Thesis, West Virginia University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1573312.
Full textHuman Papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, was firmly linked to a new subset of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC's) in late 2007. With growing rates of West Virginians affected by HPV-related oral cancers it becomes pertinent to verify that public healthcare professionals of all disciplines are aware of this causal relationship and educating their patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge level, attitudes and behaviors of a convenience sample of West Virginia's public healthcare professionals regarding the oral implications of HPV before and after and educational presentation. A pre- and post- intervention survey methodology was utilized with an additional survey mailed to the sample population four months later. Chi-square tests for independence and binary logistic regression were utilized to determine any significant differences of answer choice on all three surveys. Statistical analysis revealed a significant increase in knowledge concerning oral cancer related to HPV on two of the three survey questions (X2= 6.4, p=0.03, X2=6.3, p=0.02). After the educational lecture participants indicated they were more likely to engage and educate the public about oral cancer caused by HPV (X2= 4.2, p =0.08), encourage their at-risk patients to seek oral cancer screenings (X2=2.1, p=0.18) and claim to have taken every opportunity to speak with patients about oral cancer caused by HPV (X2=14.5, p=0.0001). Knowledge of and patient education efforts by West Virginia public healthcare providers concerning the oral implications of HPV has increased as a result of the lecture. The knowledge gain indicated knowledge deficiencies on the topic which indicates the topics' future application for interprofessional education (IPE). It is recommended that this topic be applied to IPE in other states or within other settings such as the correctional environment or Native American reservations.
Cecil-Riddle, Kimberly. "Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions of Rapid Response Teams in a Psychiatric Facility." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1148.
Full textMénard, Ingrid. "Canadian psychiatrists' current attitudes, practices, and knowledge related to fitness-to-drive in persons with mental illness." Thesis, McGill University, 2005. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=97965.
Full textThis thesis comprises two independent but complementary articles. In the first article, the authors review the most recent literature on fitness-to-drive amongst individuals with mental illness, including those using psychotropic medications. In the second article, the authors assess current attitudes, practices, and knowledge of Canadian psychiatrists concerning driving safety amongst individuals with mental illness using a nation wide cross-sectional survey based on a random sample of practicing Canadian psychiatrists.
Mugo, Ann. "Obesity Among Women in Rural Kenya: Knowledge, Beliefs, and Perceptions." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1977.
Full textPetzold, Anita. "Increasing knowledge of best practices in occupational therapists treating post-stroke unilateral spatial neglect." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=96950.
Full textIl existe un grand écart entre les données probantes et la pratique actuelle des ergothérapeutes traitant les patients qui ont subi un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) et qui sont atteints de la négligence spatiale unilatérale (NSU). Il est très important de modifier les pratiques actuelles de ces cliniciens vu l'amélioration remarquable des symptômes de NSU reliés à l'utilisation des données probantes. À date, il n'existe aucune étude de recherche utilisant l'application des connaissances (ADC) comme moyen d'augmenter les connaissances des données probantes spécifiquement pour ergothérapeutes traitant la NSU. Le premier manuscrit de cette thèse décrit comment un modèle d'ADC le « Knowledge to Action Process » conçu par Graham et collègues, peut guider le développement d'une ADC efficace ces ergothérapeutes. Il décrit la façon dont les études de recherches précédentes ont déjà adressés le domaine de la création des connaissances. Le manuscrit poursuit en décrivant comment les deux premières étapes du domaine du cycle d'actions ont aussi été adressées. Les deux étapes suivantes qui évaluent les obstacles à l'usage des données probantes et qui mettent en œuvre une intervention d'ADC n'ont pas été adressé à date. Le modèle souligne que l'intervention d'ADC ne pourra être efficace que si les obstacles et facilitateurs vécus par les cliniciens travaillant dans ce domaine sont identifiées. Il existe aucune étude à date qui identifie les obstacles et facilitateurs à l'utilisation des données probantes pour ergothérapeutes travaillant avec les patients avec AVC et la NSU. Les objectifs du deuxième manuscrit sont : Phase 1) d'identifier les obstacles et facilitateurs qui contribuent au manque d'utilisation des données probantes par les ergothérapeutes travaillant en soins aigues avec les patients atteints de la NSU suite à un AVC, et Phase 2) de créer, d'évaluer la plausibilité et d'exécuter des analyses préliminaires d'efficacité d'une intervention d'ADC ayant comme but d'augmenter les connaissances des données probantes et aussi d'auto-efficacité dans l'évaluation et le traitement de l'NSU parmi le même groupe de cliniciens.Dans la première phase, deux groupes de discussions (n=9) avec ergothérapeutes des soins aigues travaillant avec les individus atteints de NSU suite à un AVC ont eu lieu. Les obstacles les plus importants étaient le manque: de temps, d'habileté dans le domaine des données probantes, et de motivation personnelle à changer leur pratique actuelle. Les facilitateurs dominants étaient ayant: une équipe de AVC composée de différentes disciplines, terminée les études récemment et accès aux matériaux d'apprentissages et journées de formation annuellement. Dans la deuxième phase, une intervention d'ADC a été mise à l'essai sur 20 ergothérapeutes provenant des provinces de Québec et de l'Ontario. L'intervention a commencé avec une formation de sept heures suivie par huit semaines de renforcement où les cliniciens ont continué leur apprentissage sur l'internet. Deux évaluations préliminaires et une ultérieure des résultats principaux – les connaissances des données probantes pour la gestion de l'NSU ont été mesurées à travers le « Knowledge Questionnaire » répondu sur l'internet. Le deuxième résultat - d'auto-efficacité pour utiliser les données probantes a été évalué en utilisant le « EBP Self-Efficacy Scale». Les résultats ont démontré que tous les ergothérapeutes ont amélioré leurs connaissances de la gestion de la NSU et en tant que groupe, une amélioration significative a été atteinte. De même, une amélioration significative a été remarquée au niveau d'auto-efficacité pour l'utilisation des données probantes. Ces résultats démontrent qu'une intervention d'ADC basée sur le « Knowledge to Action Process » est réalisable et basée sur l'analyse préliminaire est aussi efficace. Cependant, un essai de contrôle randomisé est requis pour valider les résultats obtenus ici sur l'efficacité de l'intervention d'ADC.
Liu, Yun Ph D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. "Applying domain knowledge to clinical predictive models." Thesis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/104469.
Full textThis electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 115-124).
Clinical predictive models are useful in predicting a patient's risk of developing adverse outcomes and in guiding patient therapy. In this thesis, we explored two different ways to apply domain knowledge to improve clinical predictive models. We first applied knowledge about the heart to engineer better frequency-domain features from electrocardiograms (ECG). The standard frequency domain (in Hz) quantifies events that repeat with respect to time. However, this may be misleading because patients have different heart rates. We hypothesized that quantifying frequency with respective to heartbeats may adjust for these heart rate differences. We applied this beat-frequency to improve two existing ECG predictive models, one based on ECG morphology, and the other based on instantaneous heart rate. We then used machine learning to find predictive frequency bands. When evaluated on thousands of patients after an acute coronary syndrome, our method significantly improved prediction performance (e.g., area under curve, AUC, from 0.70 to 0.75). In addition, the same bands were found to be predictive in different patients for beat-frequency, but not for the standard frequency domain. Next, we developed a method to transfer knowledge from published biomedical articles to improve predictive models when training data are scarce. We used this knowledge to estimate the relevance of features to a given outcome, and used these estimates to improve feature selection. We applied our method to predict the onset of several cardiovascular diseases, using training data that contained only 50 adverse outcomes. Relative to a standard approach (which does not transfer knowledge), our method significantly improved the AUC from 0.66 to 0.70. In addition, our method selected 60% fewer features, improving interpretability of the model by experts, which is a key requirement for models to see real-world use.
by Yun Liu.
Ph. D. in Medical Engineering
Wu, Lai Har. "Knowledge, perceived risks and preventive behavior of coronary heart disease in Chinese Hong Kong women." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3261266.
Full textCureton, Shava T. "A study of social workers knowledge of environmental living conditions and health disparities." DigitalCommons@Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center, 2012. http://digitalcommons.auctr.edu/dissertations/210.
Full textJacobs, Randy David. "College students and AIDS : a correlational survey of message discrimination and involvement effects on knowledge and behavior change /." The Ohio State University, 1990. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487684245468692.
Full textHardin, Annelise Cecile. "Oral Health Knowledge of Caregivers in a Primary Care Setting." VCU Scholars Compass, 2006. http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd_retro/71.
Full textKairouz, Joseph. "Patient data management system medical knowledge-base evaluation." Thesis, McGill University, 1996. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=24060.
Full textFollowing a literature survey on evaluation techniques and architecture of existing expert systems, an overview of the Patient Data Management System hardware and software components is presented. The design of the Expert Monitoring System is elaborated. Following its installation in the intensive Care Unit, the performance of the Expert Monitoring System is evaluated, operating on real vital sign data and corrections were formulated. A progressive evaluation technique, new methodology for evaluating an expert system knowledge-base is proposed for subsequent corrections and evaluations of the Expert Monitoring System.
Jacobson, Stephanie A. "Older adult sexuality| Measuring healthcare provider knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors." Thesis, City University of New York, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3601877.
Full textHealthcare provider practices around older adult sexuality are increasingly the focus of scholarship. Researchers use available scales to study health worker knowledge and behavior in their research. This dissertation argues the need for a new scale, because the available measures are dated and do not account for changes in attitudes and medical advances over three decades. After a review of the increasing role of physicians, social workers, and other health workers providing care for sexual issues throughout history, I describe available scales for measuring knowledge and behaviors about older adult sexuality and review research that employs them. The purpose of the dissertation was to develop a contemporary measure regarding older adult sexuality practices among health workers. I utilized a two-phase plan following Bowen and Guo’s 12-step mixed-method approach for scale development (2012). Phase I included a literature review and qualitative interviews with experts on older adult sexuality regarding the construct. Then I created a universe of items, reviewed them with the experts, and revised items. In Phase II, I tested the items with 155 healthcare providers and conducted analysis for reliability and validity. Based on the analysis, I culled items to create a shortened scale. I proposed a scale consisting of 52 items with three subscales: a 25-item Knowledge subscale, a 13-item Attitude subscale, and a 14-item Behavior subscale. The Knowledge subscale showed poor internal reliability (KR-20 = .625). The Attitudes (α = .825), and Behavior (α = .837) subscales showed good internal reliability. I also evaluated content validity and criterion-related validity for the subscales. Flaws in the methods and analysis make the 52-item proposed scale conceptually unsound. Limitations in generating the pool of items, evaluating the items, and testing reliability and validity did not produce a viable scale. I analyze problems with the methodological approach and propose a redesign that corrects for flaws in the approach employed here. I will use an inductive, social justice model that expands scale development to include interviews with practitioners and older adults. I conclude with a number of research, practice, and policy implications that will result from a redesigned scale.
Kathryn, Erica Lillian. "Theory of profound knowing: A study of nurse-midwifery knowledge." Case Western Reserve University School of Graduate Studies / OhioLINK, 1996. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=case1057677768.
Full textTrompeta, Joyce A. "Attitudes and knowledge about organ donation and transplantation among Asian American adolescents." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3311358.
Full textHouston, Andrea Lynn 1954. "Knowledge integration for medical informatics: An experiment on a cancer information system." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/288868.
Full textBaker, McKenzie A. "Nursing Knowledge and the Influence on Patient Diabetes Control." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2020. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1606307145199735.
Full textOrtelli, Tracy A. "Evaluating the knowledge of those who teach| An analysis of candidates' performance on the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) examination." Thesis, Nova Southeastern University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3617863.
Full textThis quantitative, retrospective, multivariate, non-experimental study examined the first-time performance of 2,673 academic nurse educators who took the CNE examination between September 28, 2005 and September 30, 2011. Post-positivism and Abbott's system of the professions theory served as the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of this original research which attempted to determine if a relationship existed between educational preparation or years of full-time faculty employment (independent variables) and first-time pass/fail performance on the CNE examination and in each of content areas (dependent variables). The Chi-square test of independence revealed the lack of a statistically significant relationship between educational preparation and first-time pass/fail performance on the CNE examination. Independent t-tests revealed a statistically significant relationship between Option B study participants and content area three (use assessment and evaluation strategies), ( t[2,671] = -2.20, p = .03); four (participate in curriculum design and evaluation of program outcomes), (t[2,671] = -2.06, p = .04); and six (engage in scholarship, service, and leadership), (t[2,671] = -2.34, p = .02). Binary logistic regression revealed that a one year increase in full-time employment resulted in a 1.05 times greater likelihood of passing the CNE examination (OR = 1.05; 95% CI 1.03, 1.06; p = .00). Last, simple linear regression revealed that years of full-time faculty employment contributed to 3.2% of the variability within content area four, 2.8% within content area six, and 2.1% within content area three. The results of this study provide insight about faculty development and mentoring needs, present evidence to policy makers and nursing education leaders, and offer guidance to curricula developers.
Alshahrani, Waleed. "INVESTIGATING KNOWLEDGE, STRESS PREVALENCE, AND STRESSORS IN RELATION TO STRESS AND STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS IN SAUDI ARABIA." Kent State University / OhioLINK, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1563408729106448.
Full textBhogal, Sanjit. "Application of the Knowledge-to-Action Framework: delayed administration of systemic corticosteroids in children with acute asthma." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=103582.
Full textIl a été démontré que l'administration de corticostéroïdes systémiques au département d'urgence prévenait l'hospitalisation chez les enfants atteints d'asthme modéré ou sévère. En utilisant le cadre Knowledge-to-Action (KTA), cette thèse vise à combler l'écart existant entre l'administration de corticostéroïdes systémiques recommandée et réelle. Pour rencontrer les exigences de l'objectif principal, cette thèse poursuit trois objectifs consécutifs: 1. évaluer l'impact de l'administration précoce de corticostéroïdes systémiques sur l'hospitalisation et documenter les facteurs associés à leur administration; 2. explorer les barrières et solutions potentielles à l'administration tardive de corticostéroïdes; et 3. adapter les solutions à la trajectoire d'amélioration du pronostic du patient. Une cohorte prospective observationnelle d'enfants âgés de 2 à 17 ans se présentant au département d'urgence pour une exacerbation d'asthme à été menée pour rencontrer les objectifs (1) et (3). Un sondage transversal auto-administré ainsi que des groupes de discussion composés de médecins, d'infirmières et d'inhalothérapeutes travaillant au département d'urgence ont été menés pour rencontrer l'objectif (2). Sept cent trente-neuf (739) enfants atteints d'asthme modéré ou sévère et 79 professionnels de la santé travaillant au département d'urgence ont été recrutés dans le cadre de cette thèse. Nous avons documenté que l'administration de corticostéroïdes systémiques dans les 75 minutes suivant le triage est associée à une diminution du taux d'hospitalisation et à une plus courte durée de traitement actif par rapport à l'administration au-delà de 75 minutes. Une priorité moins élevée au triage et un score de sévérité de base plus bas au Pediatric Respiratory Assessment Measure (PRAM) ont été associés à une administration tardive de corticostéroïdes. Notre sondage a confirmé que les professionnels de la santé ont des attitudes positives envers la trajectoire d'asthme aigu. Le manque de connaissances et la lutte pour atteindre un équilibre entre la standardisation et l'individualisation des soins semblent être des éléments clés pour expliquer l'observance sous-optimale à la trajectoire. Au terme des groupes de discussion auprès de professionnels de la santé du département d'urgence, le surpeuplement de salle d'urgence a été identifié comme étant la barrière principale à l'administration précoce de corticostéroïdes. L'administration de corticostéroïdes oraux au triage sous directive médicale a été identifiée comme étant la meilleure solution pour éviter l'induction d'un délai. Toutefois, la solution d'administrer des corticostéroïdes systémiques au triage entre en conflit avec les recommandations internationales suggérant d'administrer des corticostéroïdes systémiques aux enfants ayant démontré une réponse sous-optimale à un traitement initial de β2-agoniste. En comparant ces deux approches, nous avons confirmé que de retarder l'administration de corticostéroïdes après la bronchodilatation initiale n'améliore pas l'effet sur la santé et que les corticostéroïdes systémiques devraient préférablement être administrés le plus tôt possible aux enfants présentant un score PRAM supérieur à 3. Cette thèse confirme fermement l'importance du délai d'administration des corticostéroïdes systémiques pour la magnitude le l'efficacité. Les barrières au respect du délai d'administration des corticostéroïdes, telles que perçues par les professionnels de la santé, sont organisationnelles et reliées au conflit entre le respect de la trajectoire et l'individualisation du traitement. En explorant les stratégies d'administration de corticostéroïdes systémiques, l'augmentation du délai a entrainé une augmentation des taux d'hospitalisation.