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Implementing Practice With Children Affected By Trauma In The Field Of Speech-Language Pathology, Avery Liley
Implementing Practice With Children Affected By Trauma In The Field Of Speech-Language Pathology, Avery Liley
Undergraduate Honors Theses
There is currently a lack of research in the field of Speech-Language Pathology regarding the understanding and implementation of appropriate practice when working with children who have experienced a variety of forms of trauma, including maltreatment. Previous research has shown a significant correlation between trauma exposure and speech and language deficiencies, so children who fall in this group are often involved in speech-language pathology services. Therefore, it is essential that clinicians in this field obtain a better understanding of how to implement appropriate trauma-informed care. This research poses the question, “What is the relationship between childhood maltreatment and the development …
Examining Attitudes Towards Scientific Research, Charles Ian Johnston
Examining Attitudes Towards Scientific Research, Charles Ian Johnston
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Undergraduate students are often anxious about participating in a research experience. In this study, students conducted research as part of their introductory biology course and were then surveyed using the Attitudes toward Research Scale, to understand their views on research. Students were surveyed at the beginning and end of the semester, and their scores in five attitudinal categories were compared. The attitudes examined were usefulness of research, positive attitudes towards research, relevance of research, difficulty of research and anxiety towards research. We hypothesized that participation in research as part of a course would improve students’ attitude toward research. Initial analysis …
End-Of-Life Patient Communication: Exploring Comfort, Communication And Education Of Healthcare Professionals For End-Of-Life Care, Madison Gremillion
End-Of-Life Patient Communication: Exploring Comfort, Communication And Education Of Healthcare Professionals For End-Of-Life Care, Madison Gremillion
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Historically, the medical field has viewed death and dying as incurable ‘medical failures,’ and as a result, many healthcare professionals have difficulties when facing a patient who is dying or at the end of their life. These individuals will use avoidant behavior to avoid end-of-life (EOL) patients or can have difficulty providing essential aspects of care including communication, that contribute to building a strong relationship between the healthcare provider and patient. For the healthcare professional (HCP), this can stem from anxiety related to thoughts of death and a lack of educational support or experience. The study of death is where …
An Inquiry Into The Language Development Of Twins: An Autoethnographic Study, Madison Grimm
An Inquiry Into The Language Development Of Twins: An Autoethnographic Study, Madison Grimm
Undergraduate Honors Theses
According to research, many twins have some form of a language delay. Despite the considerable research on twin language, the cause of these language delays is unknown. Several of the factors that have been proposed include genetics, prematurity, and low birth weight. I am a twin, and through this research, I reflect on my own language development from both memory and the records my family kept. The data from the records indicate that, unlike many other twins, I did not have a language delay. Despite the lack of a language delay, the data indicates the possibility that the environment and …
"Proud Parenting" In The Junior Lifeguard Program, Danielle Belcher
"Proud Parenting" In The Junior Lifeguard Program, Danielle Belcher
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Parental involvement has been shown to be the single most important factor in determining a child’s successful participation in youth sport. Parents may be required to provide financial, emotional, and physical support. However, this involvement from parents can require significant sacrifice. Youth sports can provide children with many developmental benefits such as increases in physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. A reason that parents may enroll their children into youth sport programs are the beliefs they maintain about the positive developmental benefits that children may obtain from participation in youth sports programs. The capacity to give this opportunity to their child(ren) …
Mental Health Presentation: An Instrument In Coach Education, Alison Zigler
Mental Health Presentation: An Instrument In Coach Education, Alison Zigler
Undergraduate Honors Theses
While mental health is a prevalent and important topic in athletics, coaches often receive little to no training on how to recognize and manage mental health concerns or how to make good mental health a priority on their team. Thus, a mental health presentation that informs coaches at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) on the main mental health disorders and concerns in student-athletes and their management was conducted. An investigation on the main mental health concerns in student-athletes and the best practices for athletic staff when managing these concerns was done to properly create the presentation and accurately inform …
Noise Exposures Of High School Marching Band Students, Delanee Grosshans
Noise Exposures Of High School Marching Band Students, Delanee Grosshans
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine research studies related to marching band noise (sound) exposure, to examine the sources and potentially hazardous effects of sound levels on hearing and describe best practices for prevention as reported in the literature. Methods and Materials: A literature search was performed to identify original research articles describing noise exposure, noise-induced hearing loss and hearing conservation programs applicable to university and high school marching bands and related staff members. The databases Web-of-Science, Google Scholar, and PubMed were searched using a set of 15 key words in combination. Results: A total of 14 …
The Health Aspects Of Crossfit™: Correlation Analyses In Everyday Participants, Claire Rozada
The Health Aspects Of Crossfit™: Correlation Analyses In Everyday Participants, Claire Rozada
Undergraduate Honors Theses
With close to sixty percent of Americans either already diagnosed with a chronic illness, or likely to face this issue in their future, finding a long-term solution is a public health necessity. Practicing sports regularly has been recommended by associations such as the World Health Organization for years, as a preventive measure to keep people healthy. CrossFit™ is a sport that was created in 2000, with the purpose to train participants in functional movements, often referred to as “functional fitness”, to ensure that people are able to remain healthy, and could be a solution to the chronic illness problem. This …
Mast Cell Infiltration In Liver Of Cannabigerol Treated Methionine/Choline Deficient Diet Induced Mice Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Model, Agathe Jacobsen
Mast Cell Infiltration In Liver Of Cannabigerol Treated Methionine/Choline Deficient Diet Induced Mice Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Model, Agathe Jacobsen
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease across the world. Once it progresses to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), little can be done to reverse the damage. A potential treatment for NASH is cannabigerol (CBG), as it has shown anti-inflammatory effects in other models, although, little is known about its effects on NASH. Mast cells (MCs) play a role in mediating the progression of NASH. Their concentration in the liver directly correlates to levels of fibrosis. Therefore, we aim to evaluate levels of MC infiltration under CBG treatment in a NASH-induced mouse model. C57BL/6 mice were fed …
Accent Modification And Identity: A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Experiences Of International Students And Immigrants/Refugees, Gabriela Masztalerz
Accent Modification And Identity: A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Experiences Of International Students And Immigrants/Refugees, Gabriela Masztalerz
Undergraduate Honors Theses
As immigration rates within the United States increase, the prevalence of speech varying from Standard American English (SAE) continues to grow as well; sub sequentially, many immigrants experience social, personal, and professional obstacles attached to their nonnative speech that can result in feelings of cultural isolation. Accent modification has quickly become a solution for individuals wanting to assimilate themselves into a new culture by adopting the phonemic and pragmatic structures of the regional language, essentially reducing personal discomfort connected with speech; however, those who strongly correlate their accent to their identity may regard the therapy as an unnecessary means of …
Understanding How High Levels Of Noise Affect The Equine Auditory System, Shelby Ann Brown
Understanding How High Levels Of Noise Affect The Equine Auditory System, Shelby Ann Brown
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Mounted shooting is becoming a very popular sport within the equestrian community, exposing many horses to extreme levels of noise that the animals would not be exposed to otherwise. I selected this project because it is important for me to know how this hobby that I personally enjoy is impacting the health and well-being of my equine partners. Veterinarians can provide an elementary answer by clapping and checking for a physical reaction. However, that does not tell the client much other than the animal responded to one auditory cue. It is important to understand how firearm exposure could affect equine …
A Pilot Study Of Law Enforcement Officer Perceptions Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Brianna Ott
A Pilot Study Of Law Enforcement Officer Perceptions Of Noise Induced Hearing Loss, Brianna Ott
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) is an effect on an individual’s hearing due to exposure to excessive noise. An individual should receive less than eighty-five decibels of sound over an eight hour time period to ensure their hearing is not damaged. Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) is a population which uses tools throughout a shift, most notably sirens, radios, and firearms, which may contribute to overexposure of sound. This study examines the perceptions of LEOs on the consequences of being subjected to noise. This study seeks to understand noise sources a LEO may encounter and their perceptions about preventing NIHL. This …