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Efficacy Of Addiction Treatment In A Correctional Setting For Female Offenders As Measured By The Addiction Severity Index, Paul Robert Wiese

Dissertations

Problem. This study was designed to determine to what extent improvement following treatment for addiction was evident, and if treatment seemed causative in that outcome, for incarcerated female addicts. This study also explored the question of which treatment modality seemed most effective-- an education-only group, a comprehensive long-term treatment group, or a waiting-list control group. -- Method. The Addiction Severity Index (ASI) furnished scores on seven psychosocial areas for subjects. Hypotheses were tested with paired t tests. The means of the pre- and post-tests for the three groups were compared, as well as between group mean scores. Second, a …

Intact Families With A Multiple Sclerotic Parent: Social And Emotional Adjustment Of Parents And School-Age Children, Jean A. Mccutchan

Dissertations

Problem Statement. Research on children with a multiple sclerotic parent has been minimal and until recently focused only on negative aspects. This study investigated how families successfully cope with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how their school-age children are affected, positively or negatively.

Methodology. This research used the case study approach with intact Caucasian families, 10 where the mother was the patient and 3 families where the father was the patient. The 20 children were ages 5 through 19. Following a clinical interview, the family members responded to the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scales-II, the Family Hardiness Index and the …

The Social And Addictive Implications Of Crack Cocaine And The Effects On The Mother, Fetus, And Infant: A Case Study, Raul R. Garza

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

This research is a case study of a 35-year-old single female from Northeast Iowa, who has used crack cocaine throughout two pregnancies. The subject has one child and is currently seven months pregnant. This study identifies the social implications of using crack cocaine, as well as the addictive implications of this drug. The effects of crack cocaine on the mother, fetus, and infant were also studied. The results of this study suggest that the addictive implications for the mother were typical of studies documented on cocaine addicted pregnant mothers. This study may also suggest that the parameters defining fetal and …

Monitoring Neuromuscular Blockade At The Adductor Pollicis And Orbicularis Oculi With Split Dosing Of Mivacurium Chloride, Stephen F. Palmerton

Theses and Dissertations

Twenty ASA class I and II patients between the ages of 15 and 64 years undergoing surgical procedures requiring neuromuscular blockade and general anesthesia were selected at random to participate in this study. Patients taking medication known to interfere with neuromuscular blockade were excluded. All patients were given 2 mg of midazolam IV as a premedication. In the operating room, routine monitors were connected and baseline blood pressure, pulse and respirations were recorded with subsequent recordings at 5 and 10 minutes following induction of anesthesia.

Indirect stimulation of the ulnar nerve was achieved by placing ECG electrodes 2 cm and …

Radiosurgery For Malignant Brain Tumors, Michael Jino Yun

Theses and Dissertations

Radiosurgery using the Linear Accelerator or the Gamma Knife has proven to be an effective treatment modality for malignant brain tumors. In comparison to other treatments, radiosurgery can be performed on an outpatient basis and is noninvasive (Table 5). Due to the functional properties of radiosurgical devices, they are ideal for patients who are unable to undergo surgical removal of their brain tumors. The sharp dose drop—off beyond the tumor margin allows for high dosage tumor irradiation while sparing normal brain tissue. Many procedures that involve radiosurgery use it as a ”boost” therapy in conjunction with surgical resection and whole …

Modulation Of The Humoral Immune Response By The Sympathetic Nervous System, Tracey Lynn Spriggs

Theses and Dissertations

The immune system is critical for the maintenance of homeostasis. Due to the fact that a coordinated effort between organ systems is required for internal stability, it has been postulated that the immune system interacts with the neuroendocrine system. Clinical, anatomical, and receptor studies have provided evidence for a bi-directional communication between the nervous and immune systems. The goal of the present studies was to determine the potential influence of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) on the primary antibody forming cell (AFC) response.

The adrenergic neurotoxin, 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA), has been utilized extensively by researchers to explore the possible relationship between …

The Relationships Among Achievement Of Selected Standards Of Nursing Care, Selected Demographic Variables, And Morale Of Nursing Home Residents., Barbara Seeley Moore

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Self-Care Abilities And Practices For Prevention Of Hiv Infection Among Rural Thai Women Who Attended Mobile Family Planning Clinic., Sujitra Tiansawad

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A Case-Control Study Of Brain Tumors Among Ibm Employees., Susan Colleen Beall

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Evaluation Of An Educational Intervention To Increase Self-Efficacy Among Hispanic College Students Toward Prevention Of Hiv/Aids., Thomas Wesson Barkley Jr

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Patient Acuity And Patient Satisfaction With Emergency Department Nursing Care., James Luther Raper

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Health Beliefs And Practices Of Rural, Southern Appalachian Women From An Ethnographic Perspective., Carol Crane Stephens

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Mentoring Among Influential Nurse Administrators., Judy Drake Short

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Determinants Of Intentions To Engage In Hiv-Related Sexual Risk Behavior Among Thai Adolescent Males., Seepan Kantawang

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Primary Prevention Emphasis And Self-Reported Health Behaviors Of Nursing Students., Ronda Elaine Yoder

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An Evaluation Of Pre-Intake Attention On Kept Intake Appointments In An Outpatient Setting, Lauren Roberts

Masters Theses

The present study attempted to reduce the no-show rate for scheduled intake appointments at a local CMHC through the use of two interventions. Thirty-seven subjects who called for an intake appointment were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: an Orientation and Standard Intake Procedure or an Orientation and Modified Intake Procedure. Both treatment groups were compared to a Base Group consisting of intake appointments scheduled during the same time period the previous year. Individuals assigned to OMIP revealed a reduction in the no-show rate from 51% during baseline to 36%. Individuals assigned to OSIP did not reveal similar …

Frequency Of Attainment Of Plateau In Maximal Oxygen Consumption In Differentially Trained Athletes, Jeffrey Michael Seda

Masters Theses

A plateau in oxygen consumption during exercise testing has been considered a requisite indicator of achievement of true maximal oxygen consumption. The wide range of reported percentages of subjects revealing a plateau (7 to 80 percent) indicates that closer analysis of factors that may influence plateau attainment is necessary. This study examined the frequency of plateau attainment in two groups of differentially trained subjects. One group (TR) of 12 males (ages 18-36) were trained runners and the other group (WL) of 12 males (ages 18-31) consisted of trained weight lifters. The subjects participated in a series of maximal exercise tests …

Can Critical Power Predict And Monitor Swimming Performance?, Michelle L. Stoppenhagen-Noll

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine if critical power (CP) can be used to predict and monitor swimming performance. Fifteen female collegiate swimmers from Eastern Illinois University volunteered as subjects for this study. CP was measured on an arm ergometer. Freestyle performances in the 50 and 100 yard distances were also measured. All three tests were measured both pre- and post-season. Results indicated that CP can predict performance in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle swims. Those with higher CP will swim faster. CP can monitor improvement in 50 yard times. CP is not a good indicator of …

Stress, Caregiving Demands, And Coping Of Spousal Caregivers Of Parkinson's Patients., Yupapin Sirapo-Ngam

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Leader Behavior, Timing, Type, And Faculty Acceptance Of Changes Initiated By Nurse Education Executives., Margaret Ruth Colyar

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Perceived Control Over Visitation And Length Of Stay In Intensive Care Unit Patients., Jenny Brazeal Hamner

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Conflict Management, Job Satisfaction, Intent To Stay, And Specific Demographic Variables Of Professional Nurses In Thailand., Wipada Kunavikitkul

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Development And Testing Of A Patient Classification Instrument Derived From Orem's Model., Pi-Ru Chiu

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The Lived Experience Of Bereavement In Men And Women 65 Years Of Age Or Older., Patricia Crain Birchfield

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Elders' Descriptions Of Their Role Expectations Of Nursing., Debra A. Santo-Novak

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Self-Care Agency And Self-Care Practice Of Adolescent Primiparas During The In-Hospital Postpartum Period., Ida Louise Slusher

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Training Profiles Of Collegiate Swimmers: A Survey Of Ncaa Division I, Ii, And Iii Coaches About Their Male Freestyle Swimmers During The 1993-94 Swimming Season, Sean M. Cabbage

Masters Theses

The lack of information about how the majority of college swimming teams train encouraged the author to conduct the following study.

A cover letter and questionnaire, regarding training methods, were sent to all 377 NCAA men's swimming coaches (Division I, II, and III) in the United States, as listed in the 1993-94 NCAA Directory. Approximately 50 percent of all surveys were returned with an equal response rate from each of the respective divisions.

Questions regarded team division and size, the coaches experience level and recent training changes, months of peak training during the 1993-94 collegiate season, peak training volume and …

Improving Muscular Strength And Balance In An Older Active Population, Jon Bradley Campbell

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Dietary Intake Of Exercising Adults, Danika H. Kemmis

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A Survey On The Motivational Techniques Used By Men's College Tennis Coaches, John A. Ross

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