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Influence Of Acculturation On Neuropsychological Assessment In Middle Easterners, Eunice E. Kwon
Influence Of Acculturation On Neuropsychological Assessment In Middle Easterners, Eunice E. Kwon
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Due to influx of immigrants in the United States, it has become essential in cross cultural research to consider cultural variables such as cultural orientation, cultural identity, and acculturation in order to better understand cultural influences on psychological processes and assessment outcomes (Cuellar, 1998). However, there are very few studies that have actually looked at how culture influences neuropsychological test performance (Feltcher-Janzen, Strickland, & Reynolds, 2000). Therefore, in order to better assess culturally diverse individuals and to validly interpret the findings, a conceptual model developed by Betancourt and collaborators (Betancourt & Fuentes, 2001; Betancourt, Hardin, & Manzi, 1992; Betancourt & …
Comparing Chemical Dependency And Mental Health Programs For The Dually Diagnosed, Kelly L. Hacker
Comparing Chemical Dependency And Mental Health Programs For The Dually Diagnosed, Kelly L. Hacker
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
In order to better understand the needs of an increasing dually diagnosed population, this study compares the efficacy of integrated vs. nonintegrated treatment programs for a dually diagnosed population, residing at a Long Term Care facility in San Bernardino, California. Patients in this setting are diagnosed with chronic and acute mental illness and chemical dependency. This study tested the hypotheses that the nonintegrated treatment program would result in a higher frequency of assaults, PRNs, Q15s, and Code Reds; increase the duration of Q15s; and, increase the Addiction Severity Index’s (ASI) Family/Social and Psychiatric subscales’ scores, which would indicate lower levels …