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Positive Psychiatry, Amresh Srivastava Oct 2015

Positive Psychiatry, Amresh Srivastava

Amresh Srivastava

Revolutionary advances in understanding mental disorders and in providing novel treatments have enhanced the expectations of patients and relatives. There is a growing demand on newer research in providing interventions that allow patients to live a normal life. Of late, concept of the illness itself has undergone significant change. It is now proposed that expected outcome from treatment of mental disorder is to achieve a state of ‚ ‘wellness.’ Positive psychiatry is a newer branch of psychological medicine that seeks to promote understanding of wellness and examines its application in intervention and prevention of mental disorders. The concept of positive …


Who Is Making Lifestyle Changes Due To Preventive Health Care Information? A 10 Year Comparison Study, Joseph D. Cangelosi Jr., David Kim, Edward Ranelli Sep 2015

Who Is Making Lifestyle Changes Due To Preventive Health Care Information? A 10 Year Comparison Study, Joseph D. Cangelosi Jr., David Kim, Edward Ranelli

Atlantic Marketing Association Proceedings

This paper sought to describe from a set of 6 demographic and 13 lifestyle change variables the person who is significantly and positively impacted by preventive health care information (PHCI). Based on past research, six hypotheses were developed. Three of the six hypotheses were accepted. In addition, there were significant relationships for each of the six demographic variables with at least one of the lifestyle change variables. Those who are seeking and are positively impacted by PHCI are better educated, female, and (depending upon the lifestyle change variable in question) fall into a definite age category. There is partial support …


The Role Of Trust In Creating Sustainable Change Through Interorganizational Collaborations In Health Care Education, Renee Devries Jun 2015

The Role Of Trust In Creating Sustainable Change Through Interorganizational Collaborations In Health Care Education, Renee Devries

Renée (DeVries) Broughten

The sectors of higher education and health care are experiencing increased calls for accountability regarding their outcomes and affordability.  The elevated scrutiny and superimposed fiscal constraints create an opportunity for growth and redesign.  Partnerships and collaborations have emerged as one approach to addressing challenges in both arenas. 

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of trust on the success of collaborations between institutions of higher education in the health care arena.  A multiple case-study design is used to examine three partnerships created through the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) CAM Practitioner Research Education Project …


A Comparison And Analysis Of Community Midwifery Education Programs In Afghanistan With Other Countries, Nematullah Niazi May 2015

A Comparison And Analysis Of Community Midwifery Education Programs In Afghanistan With Other Countries, Nematullah Niazi

Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations

The purpose of this paper is to analyze and compare the Afghan Community Midwifery Education program with similar programs in other countries, to identify problems in CME implementation, and to develop recommendations to resolve gaps for a more effective and successful CME approach. To this end, the Afghan CME program is compared with midwifery programs in Pakistan, Kenya, and with Afghanistan’s Institute of Health Science midwife program.


The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Primary Care, Priti Patel Jan 2015

The Role Of Occupational Therapy In Primary Care, Priti Patel

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstone Projects

The Capstone Project is focused on communicating, influencing and educating other health care professionals regarding the role of occupational therapy in the future model of primary care delivery initiated by the adoption of the Affordable Care Act and the Triple Aim Initiative. Currently, primary care, the largest health care platform in United States, is not inclusive of occupational therapy services. Occupational therapists have the scope, knowledge and understanding to be part of the redesigned team model of primary care. Educating those currently working in primary care about adding occupational therapy services can have a significant impact on the profession of …


Lewiston Community Health Improvement Project, Bryce M. Bludevich Jan 2015

Lewiston Community Health Improvement Project, Bryce M. Bludevich

Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects

Community Health improvement project about low back pain and alternative treatment options. Particularly focuses on different treatment options in Lewiston, ME.