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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences

Operation Outreach: An Ongoing Leadership Project, Lisa Forrest Nov 2009

Operation Outreach: An Ongoing Leadership Project, Lisa Forrest

Lisa A Forrest

No abstract provided.


Helping Counselors Develop Relational Competencies When Working With Religions And Spiritual Clients, Dr. Jill D. Duba, Dr. Craig Cashwell, Dr. Harriet Glosoff Oct 2009

Helping Counselors Develop Relational Competencies When Working With Religions And Spiritual Clients, Dr. Jill D. Duba, Dr. Craig Cashwell, Dr. Harriet Glosoff

Dr. Jill Denise Duba

No abstract provided.


Pediatric Ekg's For Morons, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph Jul 2009

Pediatric Ekg's For Morons, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

No abstract provided.


Poetry, Postcards, And Place: Creative Outreach For The Polymath Librarian, Lisa Forrest, Marc Bayer Jun 2009

Poetry, Postcards, And Place: Creative Outreach For The Polymath Librarian, Lisa Forrest, Marc Bayer

Lisa A Forrest

No abstract provided.


Mobile Outreach For Hepatitis C And Hiv In Western Massachusetts, Donna M. Zucker, Jeung Choi, Emily Gallagher Apr 2009

Mobile Outreach For Hepatitis C And Hiv In Western Massachusetts, Donna M. Zucker, Jeung Choi, Emily Gallagher

Donna M. Zucker

Poster Presentation


Effect Of Oral Stimulation On Feeding Progression In Preterm Infants, Brenda Lessen Apr 2009

Effect Of Oral Stimulation On Feeding Progression In Preterm Infants, Brenda Lessen

Brenda S. Lessen

This is a poster presentation of original research conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of a newly developed prefeeding oral stimulation intervention (Beckman Oral Motor Intervention-Premature Infant) on feeding progression and length of stay on preterm infants younger than 30 weeks PMA.


Application Of Positive Psychology Research Findings At The Worksite, William C. Mcpeck Feb 2009

Application Of Positive Psychology Research Findings At The Worksite, William C. Mcpeck

William C. McPeck

This presentation examined three issues: 1. The elements that make up positive psychology 2. The challenges associated with applying research findings 3. Examples of how several elements of positive psychology might be applied at the worksite


Worksite Wellness Best Practices, William C. Mcpeck Jan 2009

Worksite Wellness Best Practices, William C. Mcpeck

William C. McPeck

This presentation explored the issues of best practice as they relate to worksite wellness. Best practice resources were also identified.


Maine's Aging Workforce: Calamity Or Opportunity?, William C. Mcpeck Jan 2009

Maine's Aging Workforce: Calamity Or Opportunity?, William C. Mcpeck

William C. McPeck

This presentation explored the issues associated with Maine's aging workforce and offered strategies to employers to help them address many of the issues.


Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas Jan 2009

Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

No abstract provided.


Umass Libraries 2009, Maxine G. Schmidt Jan 2009

Umass Libraries 2009, Maxine G. Schmidt

Maxine G Schmidt

No abstract provided.


Inborn Errors Of Metabolism, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph Jan 2009

Inborn Errors Of Metabolism, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Cancer survivors are living longer, and encounter physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts until the end of life. However studies examining whether a cancer diagnosis alters the rate of falls in elderly survivors are rare. This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study examined community dwelling elderly in a home based waiver program to identify if individuals with a diagnosis of cancer experience falls at a higher rate than those without cancer. The Minimum Data Set in a State in the Midwest was used to examine cancer, age, gender, race and ethnicity, poor vision, reduced ADLs, reduced IADLS, cognitive skill, incontinence, pain, or depression …


A Fine Mapping Theorem To Refine Results From Association Genetics Studies, Steven J. Schrodi Dec 2008

A Fine Mapping Theorem To Refine Results From Association Genetics Studies, Steven J. Schrodi

Steven J Schrodi

No abstract provided.


The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Cancer survivors are living longer, and encounter physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts until the end of life. However studies examining whether a cancer diagnosis alters the rate of falls in elderly survivors are rare. This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study examined community dwelling elderly in a home based waiver program to identify if individuals with a diagnosis of cancer experience falls at a higher rate than those without cancer. The Minimum Data Set in a State in the Midwest was used to examine cancer, age, gender, race and ethnicity, poor vision, reduced ADLs, reduced IADLS, cognitive skill, incontinence, pain, or depression …


A Pilot Study To Test Interventions To Improve Adherence And Symptoms From Oral Agent(S), Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

A Pilot Study To Test Interventions To Improve Adherence And Symptoms From Oral Agent(S), Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Significance: This pilot study makes important contributions to the new ONS research agenda priority by promoting and managing treatment adherence. If management of symptoms is shown to improve adherence to oral cancer mediations, this will link two concerns among oncology nurses, patient adherence to medication protocol and symptom management.
Problem & purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of accruing cancer patients who are undergoing treatment using oral chemotherapy to actively participate in a research project and to test an Automated Voice Response (AVR) system complemented by nurse strategies for more severe symptoms, to improve adherence …