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Neighborhood Context As A Predictor Of Nursing Home Placement Among Older Adults, David Russell Buys
Neighborhood Context As A Predictor Of Nursing Home Placement Among Older Adults, David Russell Buys
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Persons who are aging face an increased risk of adverse health events and decreased levels of personal competencies, potentially inhibiting their ability to age in place. Sometimes, nursing home placement (NHP) may be imperative, especially if persons experience environmental docility-- an incongruence of their physical capacity with their environment. This study links the neighborhood disadvantage literature with Lawton's environmental press and environmental docility theories to examine how the environment interacts with individual level variables to impact likelihood of NHP. Findings suggest that there is not a direct link between living in a disadvantaged context and likelihood of NHP, but that …
Explaining Racial Differences In Mci Classification In The Active Sample, Bridgett Hill Kennedy
Explaining Racial Differences In Mci Classification In The Active Sample, Bridgett Hill Kennedy
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Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is 2 to 5 times more common than dementia and can be a predisposing marker for the development of dementia. African Americans are reported to be at an increased risk for developing MCI when compared to Caucasians. The purpose of the present study was to examine reasons for racial disparity in rates of MCI classification and, in particular, whether preservation of functional abilities over time occurs among African Americans so classified, suggesting possible misclassification. Level and quality of education and prevalence of vascular disease were examined as mediators of the racial disparity in MCI classification. Previously …
Survival Analysis With Censored Outcomes, Henry T. Robertson
Survival Analysis With Censored Outcomes, Henry T. Robertson
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This dissertation is arranged in the three-paper format. The unifying theme of the dissertation is estimating longevity in terms of years of life lost (YLL). The papers are presented in order of increasing methodological focus. The first paper, No compelling evidence that sibutramine prolongs life in rodents despite providing a dose-dependent reduction in body weight, was published in the International Journal of Obesity in 2010. Although sibutramine reduced food intake and body weight, it had no association with longevity. The conclusions were based on data from a 2-year toxicology trial required by the FDA. Although this paper was largely applied …
Beware The "Silver Tsunami" - The Boomers Turn 65 In 2011, Alicia Rohan
Beware The "Silver Tsunami" - The Boomers Turn 65 In 2011, Alicia Rohan
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November 8, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
November 8, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Cognitive Training Can Reduce Crash Risk By Half For Older Drivers, Staff
Cognitive Training Can Reduce Crash Risk By Half For Older Drivers, Staff
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Uab Earns Nation's First Nafc Center Of Excellence Designation, Staff
Uab Earns Nation's First Nafc Center Of Excellence Designation, Staff
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Uab Earns Nation's First Nafc Center Of Excellence Designation, Jim Bakken
Uab Earns Nation's First Nafc Center Of Excellence Designation, Jim Bakken
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'Office Mother' Harbin Takes Care Of The Staff Of The Aru, Tyler Greer
'Office Mother' Harbin Takes Care Of The Staff Of The Aru, Tyler Greer
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2010 Uab Summer Research Expo, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
2010 Uab Summer Research Expo, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Catalog of undergrauate student research poster presentations with abstracts.
July 12, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
July 12, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Should Grandma Lose Weight? Uab Study Examines Body Composition In Seniors, Staff
Should Grandma Lose Weight? Uab Study Examines Body Composition In Seniors, Staff
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June 28, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
June 28, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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April 5, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
April 5, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Uab Testing Software Program To Improve Safety Among Older Drivers, Staff
Uab Testing Software Program To Improve Safety Among Older Drivers, Staff
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February 22, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
February 22, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Uab Center For Applied Gerontology Wins $2 Million Grant Renewal, Staff
Uab Center For Applied Gerontology Wins $2 Million Grant Renewal, Staff
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February 8, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
February 8, 2010 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Pain In Palliative And Supportive Care Outpatients: A Longitudinal Exploration, Jessica Erin Pullins
Pain In Palliative And Supportive Care Outpatients: A Longitudinal Exploration, Jessica Erin Pullins
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This longitudinal observational study examined the pain experience of palliative care outpatients during their first four appointments. To illustrate the longitudinal methods used, the author first provides a general overview of the multilevel model for change and then applies it to the outpatients' pain data. Younger age and an existing or new opioid prescription at the first appointment were linked to higher pain intensity and interference scores. Pain intensity and interference trajectories were widely varied across appointments, with the overall effect of a gradual reduction in pain over time. The clinical and research implications of these results are discussed.
Computerized Cognitive Testing Among Older Adults: Exploring The Effect Of Computer Experience, Anxiety, And Attitudes On Performance, Pariya L. Fazeli
Computerized Cognitive Testing Among Older Adults: Exploring The Effect Of Computer Experience, Anxiety, And Attitudes On Performance, Pariya L. Fazeli
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While computerized cognitive testing among older adults has become more common, such tests have not replaced traditional paper and pencil measures due to potential barriers to implementation. One potential barrier of concern is that prior computer attitudes, anxiety, and experience may affect performance. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship of prior computer attitudes, anxiety, and experience on the performance of three computerized cognitive tests: the Useful Field of View (UFOV®) test, the Road Sign Test (RST), and the Stroop Task. Specifically, one objective was to compare the differential effects of these computer variables on the …
Racial Disparities In Healthcare Utilization Betwee N African Americans And Caucasians With Mild Cognitve Impairment, Bridgett P. Hill
Racial Disparities In Healthcare Utilization Betwee N African Americans And Caucasians With Mild Cognitve Impairment, Bridgett P. Hill
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Effects Of Caregiving Strain On All-Cause Mortality, Martinique Perkins
Effects Of Caregiving Strain On All-Cause Mortality, Martinique Perkins
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Purpose. This study examined how perceived caregiving strain is related to quality of life, mental and emotional health, and mortality in a large, national sample. Methods. We used 3,714 caregivers from the REasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study. Participants had to complete baseline, in-home visit, and follow-up interviews to be included. Results. Approximately 12% of the REGARDS sample reported that they provided on-going care to a family member with chronic illness or a disability. Highly strained caregivers had the worst mental, physical, and emotional health but there was evidence of increased social support lessening the relationships …
December 14, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
December 14, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
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Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Increased Hospitalization In Heart Failure Patients, Staff
Atrial Fibrillation Linked To Increased Hospitalization In Heart Failure Patients, Staff
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Uab Study Defines Safe Limit Of Potassium For Heart-Failure Patients, Staff
Uab Study Defines Safe Limit Of Potassium For Heart-Failure Patients, Staff
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Uab, Seasoned Performers To Honor Kathryn Tucker Windham, Staff
Uab, Seasoned Performers To Honor Kathryn Tucker Windham, Staff
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March 9, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
March 9, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
eReporter (campus newsletter)
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February 23, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
February 23, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
eReporter (campus newsletter)
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February 9, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
February 9, 2009 Reporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham
eReporter (campus newsletter)
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Factors Affecting Young Adults' Opinions About Hospice And Home Death, Nicole Marie Webb
Factors Affecting Young Adults' Opinions About Hospice And Home Death, Nicole Marie Webb
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An aging population and increased prevalence of chronic illness will demand greater in-volvement by young adults with respect to end-of-life care decisions, and little research has examined opinions about end-of-life care among this population. Exploration of fac-tors influencing opinions about hospice and home death is necessary in order to address potential barriers to available care options and, thus, to improved quality of care at the end of life. The present study first examined a sample of 1035 Caucasian or African American introductory psychology students in order to explore factors affecting opinions about hospice and home death. A subsample of 250 …