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Nurses' Directed Earliest Memories, Preferred Treatment For Self, And Responses To Clients In Selected Practice Situations: An Exploratory Study (Pain, Death, Handicap, Nurse-Patient Relations, Communication)., Susan Y Stevens Collins

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

Actions And Reactions Of Infertile Women To Infertility., Debra Calvert Davis

All ETDs from UAB

No abstract provided.

The Bender Gestalt And Symbol Digit Modalities Tests As Cerebral Dysfunction Screening Instruments :A Comparative Evaluation, Bruce R. Wright

Dissertations

Problem

One of the problems confronting the psychologist in an institutional setting is the selection of appropriate instruments for the screening and diagnosis of a variety of psychological problems. Among the more subtle and yet far-reaching problems of this sort are those associated with disease, trauma, or congenital defect of the central nervous system. It was the purpose of this study to evaluate the usefulness of two well-known psychological tests as screening instruments for neurological dysfunction in a large and varied institutional population.

Method

The Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test (BGT) and Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT) were administered to one …

The Effect Of Benzodiazepines On The Stress Response To Drug-Induced Hypotension And Surgical Trauma, Gail Elizabeth Gillenwater

Dissertations

No abstract provided.

An Observational Study Of The Self-Perceptions Of Clinical Competency In New And Experienced Pediatric Staff Nurses, Roseann M. Zahara-Such

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Vital Signs, Winter 1984, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twenty eight page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

The Incidence Of Obesity In Lds College Women: The Effect Of Selected Physical Socio-Environmental Variables On Total Percent Body Fat In Two Populations Of Lds Women, Carrie Tanner Summers

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of selected physical socio-environmental variables on total percent body fat. The sample population consisted of single, LDS, white women attending Brigham Young University (BYU) and California State University at Fullerton (CSUF). Significant data as well as trends that appeared were included in this paper.

From the data collected, it was concluded that the sample populations at BYU and CSUF were the same. The incidence of obesity was determined only among individuals attending both universities. The entire sample population mean was 22.19 percent. This percentage did not meet the obesity criteria. …

Exercise And Eating Habit Change In The Treatment Of Obesity, Michael D. Johnson

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

A pretest-posttest control group design was used to compare the effectiveness of a behavioral caloric reduction/exercise increase treatment package with a caloric reduction approach. The participants consisted of 32 people selected from those responding to a community newspaper advertisement announcing the weight control program. The caloric reduction/exercise treatment group focused on energy expenditure methods for reducing weight and improving physical fitness along with procedures for controlling food intake patterns. The caloric reduction group concentrated on procedures for controlling food intake patterns only. The results indicated that weight loss was achieved by both the caloric reduction group and the combined caloric …

Mechanisms Of Energy Balance In Obesity, Mark R. Mcminn

Faculty Publications - Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) Program

The proper understanding of obesity requires a multifaceted approach. Behavioral considerations of eating and activity patterns do not account for the large between- and within-subjects variance associated with the energy-balance equation. Sources of adaptive and dispositional variance in metabolic rates are reviewed and suggested to be a likely source of importance for the proper conceptualization and intervention of obesity. Five proposed mechanisms of metabolic variation are reviewed with consideration of the supporting evidence for each mechanism. The generalizability of some of the proposed mechanisms is limited because of the scope of past research. However, the roles of lipoprotein lipase in …

J Am Coll Dent 1984 51 4

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Performance Of Aphasic Listeners On An Expanded Rtt Subtest Presented Verbally And Non-Verbally, Ann Elizabeth Folkestad

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

A controversy exists in the literature concerning the nature of aphasia. Some authorities believe that aphasia involves a loss of the linguistic elements of language. Other investigators maintain that aphasia is a performance deficit founded in a reduced ability to use essentially-preserved linguistic competence. This study addressed aspects of the above controversy. Asked specifically was the question of whether the mechanism underlying aphasia involves a neurolinguistic loss and thus, is specific to language, or alternately, involves a non-language specific interference with the accessing of retained capacity. This investigation examined the following issues: whether there are one or several patterns of …

Differences In Health Locus Of Control Among Female Participants In Self-Directed Fitness Programs And Group-Directed Fitness Programs, Becky Jessen Lang

Dissertations and Theses @ UNI

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in health locus of control among female participants in self-directed fitness programs and in group-directed fitness programs. It was hypothesized that subjects involved in self-directed fitness programs would have a more internal health locus of control orientation than subjects involved in group-directed fitness programs. In addition, it was hypothesized that subjects involved in group-directed fitness programs would have a more external health locus of control orientation than subjects involved in self-directed fitness programs. Seventy-seven females between the ages of 25 and 50 were selected for participation in this study. An …

Normative Data On The Auditory Memory Performance Of Three- And Four-Year Old Children As Measured By The Auditory Memory Test Package (Amtp), Patricia R. Davis

Dissertations and Theses

The purpose of this study was to collect normative data on the auditory memory performance of three- and four-year old children as measured by the Auditory Memory Test Package (AMTP). Specifically, this investigation sought to answer one question: is the AMTP sensitive to age differences when administered to young children ages 3.0-4.11?

Dance Therapy And Self-Concept Change In Psychiatric Patients, Cheryl Jeanne Hall

Dissertations and Theses

This study investigated the effects of various forms of therapy (individual, occupational, and dance) on self-concept. Subjects were 29 psychiatric patients at Providence Medical Center who volunteered to participate in this study. The Tennessee Self-Concept Scale (TSCS) was used to measure self-concept both at time of admission and prior to discharge. The data were analyzed in a step-wise multiple regression to determine which of the various forms of therapy are the best predictors of self-concept at second TSCS application. The results of the step-wise multiple regression did not support the hypothesis that exposure to dance therapy would be a significant …

A Histopathological Assessment Of The Effects Of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes On The Ears Of Chinese Hamsters, Karen Ailsworth

Masters Theses

Research has produced evidence associating progressive, bilateral, sensorineural hearing loss with diabetes mellitus in human and animal subjects. The microangiopathy which is presumably the cause of hearing loss appears similar to the microangiopathy leading to retinal and renal atrophy.

In the present study the temporal bones of six streptozotocininduced diabetic Chinese hamsters and six nondiabetic Chinese hamsters were histologically processed. Sections stained with hematoxylin and eosin were assessed for total auditory and vestibular otopathology and revealed no statistically significant differences between the two groups. Sections stained with periodic acid-Schiff's were evaluated for vascular basement membrane changes and revealed no statistically …

Lifeline - City Of Faith Newsletter (Dec, 1983), Holy Spirit Research Center Oru Library

City of Faith

Lifeline vol 2, no 2 (Oct 1983)

Lifeline is the newsletter for the employees and staff of the City of Faith Medical and Research Center. This edition includes the following articles:

• "New Pediatrics, Family Medicine Units Open"
• "COF Comes Through - The United Way"
• "Grounds Crew Makes Good First Impression"
• "Speech Pathology Proving to be Popular Addition"
• "Welcome New Employees and Staff"

A Study Of The Validity Of The Global Assessment Scale, Daniel J. Dekker

Dissertations

The study evaluated the concurrent validity of the Global Assessment Scale (GAS), a rating scale which is used to measure overall severity of psychiatric disturbance in program evaluation systems and in research studies. Validity was evaluated by comparing GAS ratings of 60 community mental health outpatients to scores on the MMPI.

The literature review indicated that the GAS has been used in over 90 studies. Thirty-one inter-rater reliability coefficients cited indicated an acceptable median reliability of .80, but studies relevant to the GAS's validity were sparse and marginally supportive. The GAS was utilized primarily to evaluate change due to psychotherapy …

The Perceptual Effect Of Patients' First Name On The Clinical Judgment Of Psychopathology By Psychotherapists, Dennis G. Cowan

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between a patient's first name (desirable versus undesirable) and the clinical judgment of psychopathology by mental health professionals. Specifically, this study examined how a patient's first name affected the diagnosis of maladjustment.

A total of 266 mental health professionals viewed a standardized video taped interview with a patient. Through the analysis of two surveys, the following first names were randomly presented with the viewed patient: Christopher, David, Mortimer and Junior. It was found, at the .00001 level of probability, that when the patient possessed the less desirable first name of …

Vocal Pitch Range And Habitual Pitch Level: The Study Of Normal College Age Speakers, Patricia Jo Huss

Masters Theses

The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between the habitual speaking pitch levels and the total pitch ranges.of 15 male and 15 female normal young adults and to compare these relationships to those which have been reported previously for male and female superior speakers. The difference between normal male and normal female speakers was significant, as was the difference between normal male speakers and superior male speakers. The difference between normal female speakers and superior female speakers was non-significant.

Assertiveness Training For Black College Freshmen, Ollie G. Barnes

Masters Theses

This study was designed to train Black college freshman to be effectively assertive in their interactions with the University faculty and staff. Thirty freshman students were randomly assigned to two groups of fifteen each, the control group and the training group. Following the pretest, the training group took part in a 32-hour assertiveness training program. The program consisted of modeling, coaching, behavior rehearsal, peer and trainer feedback, homework, self-recording and instructional training. These techniques were used to train students to effectively use nonverbal skills, assertive content and select appropriate conflict management strategies. The control group received no formal training. Significant …

Psychological Viewpoints Of The Disabled To Physical Disability, 牧貞 楊, 倚南 連

Rehabilitation Practice and Science

肢體殘障不僅對殘障者本身以及病人家屬有所影響，同時殘障者對它的看法亦會直接影響復健工作的進行。各國殘障者對生理殘障又因社會文化，經濟背景等的相異，而各有不同的看法。關於這問題，過去外國雖有研究，我國卻鮮有報告，值得我們去探討。本研究乃對十名因中風偏癱病人，十名因脊髓損傷下身癱瘓病人以及十名截肢病人，採用當面問卷方式，調查其對生理殘障的看法，作為今後復健工作的參考。結果發現大多數的病人，認為因脊髓損傷無法坐或站是最嚴重的問題，以下依次為雙臂癱瘓，因內臟疾病無法坐或站，雙手切除，雙眼全盲，雙腿癱瘓，雙腿完全切除，偏癱，一手一腿切除，最不嚴重的是容貌的殘缺。除了病人本身因生理殘障不同，看法略有不一樣外，病人對殘障的看法亦受到年齡的影響，同時似乎與疾病在目前能否醫療，能否復健有密切關係。另外，在本研究中發現，死亡所引起的心理壓力有很大的變異性，且病人的年齡，殘障的類型並不影響其對死亡的看法。

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (6) Conducted On November 25, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

The sixth and final interview with Dr. John Beljan, founding Dean of the Wright State University School of Medicine, begins with a discussion of the challenges faced in integrating the Wright State University School of Medicine into the University community. Dr. Beljan discusses his thoughts on his inter-relationships with Wright State University President Dr. Robert Kegerreis, former Wright State University Provost Dr. Andrew Speigel, and others.

Dr. Beljan also reflects on the past and present development of the School of Medicine and explores possible future goals and areas of development.

Effects Of Biofeedback-Aided Relaxation On The Psychological Stress Symptoms Of College Students, Richard J. Fehring

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of Benson's relaxation technique (BRT) with Benson's technique augmented with GSR biofeedback (i.e., biofeedback-aided relaxation, BAR) on the psychological stress symptoms of well college students. Seventy-eight normotensive college students were randomly assigned to one of three groups: the BRT group, the BAR group, and a control group. The BRT and BAR students were asked to practice their respective relaxation technique daily for an eight-week period. Pre-and postintervention, all subjects were administered a state-anxiety inventory and a profile-of-mood state (POMS) test. Posttest analysis indicated that the BAR group had significantly lower …

John R. Beljan M.D. Interview (2) Conducted On October 21, 1983 About The Boonshoft School Of Medicine At Wright State University, John R. Beljan, James St. Peter

Boonshoft School of Medicine Oral History Project

This second interview with Dr. Beljan is in two parts. The first part is a continuation of the first interview in that Dr. Beljan continues his description of the political problems facing the School of Medicine's development when he arrived as founding Dean. He then goes on to discuss other possible dangers to development, the interview process for his position, and the roles of Miami University and Central State University in the development of the SOM.

The second part of the interview deals with the organization of the School of Medicine, with particular attention to particular facets of the administrative …

Nurses Alumni Association Bulletin, Fall 1983, Margaret M. Cossman, Mary Naylor, Nancy Scull Brainard, Alice C. Boehret, Betty Piersol, Janet Hindson, Doris E. Bowman, Cathleen E. Keating, Valerie M. O'Donnell, Mabel C. Prevost, Martha E. Riland

Nursing Alumni Bulletins

Alumni Calendar

Officers and Chairmen of Committees

Message from the President

Treasurer's Report

Nurses' Relief Fund

Archival Materials

Scholarship Fund

Baccalaureate Nursing at Jefferson

From RN to BSN

The People's Republic of China

Jefferson Hospital on the Move

This Is The Way It Was 75 years ago

Scholarships Granted from 1948 to 1983

Happy Birthday

Fiftieth Anniversary

TJU Announces Decade Fund

Resume of Minutes of Alumni Association Meetings

Committee Reports

Social Report

Scholarship Report

Sick and Welfare Report

Satellite Committee Report

Agreement Report

Martha Riland Reports

Finance Committee Report

Luncheon Pictures

Class Notes

In Memoriam, Names of Deceased Members

The …

Vital Signs, Fall 1983, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Vital Signs

A twelve page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.

Yale Nurse: Yale University School Of Nursing Alumnae/I Association Newsletter, Fall 1983, Yale University School Of Nursing

Yale School of Nursing Alumni Newsletters and Magazines

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Stress And Job Burnout Among Hospital Administrators In The Greater Saint Louis Area, Aminrussa Rehana Fareed

Theses

The purpose of this study was to investigate stress and job burnout among hospital administrators in the greater St. Louis area. The General Hypothesis were formulated. Five ( 5) sub-hypothesis were tested. ( 1) One or more work component can be identified that lead to stress and burnout of Administrators ; ( 2) One or more health problems among Administrators are work related; (3) Individual Administrator's mood is dependent on an outcome of the work environment; (4) Stress and burnout affects the Administrators family and social life ; ( 5) Stress and burnout can be identified among Administrators regardless of …

1983 Fall No. 4, School Of Medicine Office Of Alumni Affairs

Medicinews

LSU Medical Alumni Quarterly Number 4 Fall 1983 was edited by Richard M. Paddison, MD, and published by the LSU School of Medicine Office of Alumni Affairs.

This issue consists of 16 pages.

Manipulation Of External Tachodynamometer By The Patient: Case Report, Chang Y. Lee, Michael P. H. Lau

Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal

External tachodynamometer has frequently been used to evaluate premature labor. In three cases, the patient was apparently able to record uterine contraction-like curves by means of abdominal pressure. In two of these cases, the patient was evidently using this manipulation to gain attention and support from her husband and/or family members. In the third case, described in this paper, because false curves were recorded, an emergency Caesarean section was performed under the impression that abruptio placenta had occurred.