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Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Joan Rogers, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Michelle Arnhalt, Ivy Steiger

Oral History Student Papers

Objective: This qualitative study was to examine the evolution of occupational therapy practice throughout the life history and career of Joan Rogers. The purpose of the study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond.

Method: The Kawa Model guided Semi-structured interview questions. Throughout the interview process, the researchers gained information regarding Joan Roger’s experiences related to gaining her occupational therapy …

Temporal Trends In The Standing Broad Jump Test Performance Of United States Children And Adolescents, Bridget Kate Pinoniemi

Theses and Dissertations

Muscular fitness is a very important indicator of health. Using a systematic review strategy, the aim of this study was to estimate the temporal trends in broad jump performance of United States youth. Broad jump data on apparently healthy United States youth (aged 10–17 years) were located through a systematic electronic database search and by pearling reference lists, topical systematic reviews and personal libraries. Sample-weighted temporal trends (expressed as percent and standardized trends) were estimated for separate age-sex groups using best-fitting regression models relating the year of testing to mean jump performance. Mean trends standardized to the year 1985 were …

Temporal Trends In The Grip Strength Of Children And Adolescents, Faith Lavoy Dooley

Theses and Dissertations

Objective: To estimate national and international temporal trends in the handgrip strength of children and adolescents, and to examine relationships between trends in handgrip strength and trends in health-related and sociodemographic indicators.

Methods: Data were obtained in two ways: (a) through a systematic electronic database search for studies reporting on temporal trends in the handgrip strength of apparently healthy 9–17-year-olds, (b) pearling reference lists, topical systematic reviews and personal libraries, and (c) by examining large national fitness datasets suitable to temporal trends analysis. Sample-weighted temporal trends were estimated using best-fitting regression models relating the year of testing to mean handgrip …

Using Leisure As A Therapeutic Activity To Enhance Health, Well-Being, And Quality Of Life Among Long Term Care Residents, Olivia Mayasich, Alexis Tyce

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose The purpose of this scholarly project is to address health, well-being, and quality of life with the use of leisure activities as modalities with residents in long term care (LTC) facilities.

Methodology The results of a thorough literature review supported the need for a program to address leisure participation in residents in LTC facilities. An abundance of literature supporting participation in leisure to enhance health, well-being, and quality of life emerged from the literature review, revealing an obvious gap between literature and practice. The information gathered in the literature review helped guide the development of a program manual to …

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Barbara L. Kornblau, Jd, Otr/L, Faota, Daspe, Ccm, Cdms, Cpe, Abby Wavra, Kelsey Sherry

Oral History Student Papers

This paper is a summary of an interview completed with Dr. Barbara L. Kornblau. Barbara is a licensed occupational therapist and lawyer who was interviewed by two occupational therapy students at the University of North Dakota as a part of a larger life history qualitative study that included 30 total participants. This study was done to gather an understanding of her experience in occupational therapy (OT). The interview was semi-structured and lasted approximately 90 minutes, followed by a transcription and data analysis used to organize the information into twelve codes and six emerging themes. This single interview is a part …

Reducing Polypharmacy, Gladys A. Ndege

Nursing Capstones

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Motivations And Satisfaction Of North Dakota Deer Hunters During A Temporal Decline In Deer Populations, Kristen E. Black, William F. Jensen, Robert Newman, Jason Boulanger

Biology Faculty Publications

Achieving state wildlife agency biological goals for deer (Odocoileus spp.) management may often conflict with hunter desires. Concomitantly, better information is needed to optimize agency deer herd management goals with hunters’ social goals. In 2016, we surveyed 3,000 North Dakota, USA, resident deer hunters using a self-administered mail survey to gain a better understanding of motivations, satisfaction, and hunter demographics that may be used to inform hunter recruitment and retention (HRR) efforts during a period of reduced statewide deer populations. With deer-gun license availability strictly limited, we explored the possibility that some gun hunters may have been engaging …

Implementation Of A Human Trafficking Response Protocol In A Reproductive Healthcare Setting: The Impact On Clinician Preparedness, Gina Liverseed

Nursing Capstones

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Blood Pressure Management In The Elderly Patient Population, Karrie Fugate

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The Management And Treatment Of Hypertension In Patients With Diabetes, Margaret E. Krasowski

Nursing Capstones

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Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness In The Elderly, Sheryl Rudolf

Nursing Capstones

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Barriers To Adherence Of Antihypertensive Medications In The Elderly Population, Amy Rasmussen

Nursing Capstones

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Cardiovascular Risk Management For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report, Rachel Bethke

Nursing Capstones

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Diabetic Neuropathy, Nicole Morgan

Nursing Capstones

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The Acutely Ill Patient On Biologics; What Primary Care Should Know, Casey Seifert

Nursing Capstones

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Transition Of A Patient With Diabetes From Hospital To Home, Jennifer L. Henry

Nursing Capstones

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Diet Manipulation And The Impact On The Gut Microbiome In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Deanna Heine

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Dyslipidemia Management In Diabetic Patients: A Case Report, Morgan Rinke

Nursing Capstones

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Diabetes Mellitus: Prevention And Management Of Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Kathleen A. Stevens

Nursing Capstones

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Relationship Between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Depression, Kayla L. Bachand

Nursing Capstones

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Approaches To Hypertension Management In Patients Over Eighty Years Old, Lillia Budd

Nursing Capstones

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Non-Pharmacological Treatment Options For Quality Sleep In Elderly, Kamilla Gundersen

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Vaccination In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients – Case Report, Jenny Weyers

Nursing Capstones

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Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Maggie Butler, Cota, Justine Flattum, Katie Stewart

Oral History Student Papers

Objective: This qualitative life history is part of a larger project that is aimed at gathering information about the history and evolution of occupational therapy in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of this study is to gain a better insight of the influences that Maggie Butler has contributed to the occupational therapy profession.

Method: A semi-structured one hour interview was conducted with the participant and two researchers. The interview was transcribed and data was analyzed to produce codes, categories, themes, and a final assertion.

Results: The predominant categories that emerged from this process were: Path to COTA, Professional Development, …

Vacationing Older Adults, Breanna Taralson, Brittany Winter

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: This scholarly project was conducted to explore the aspects of vacationing in older adults and how age-related changes seen within this population can impact decisions while traveling. The purpose of this project was to create a resource guide for older adults to help navigate the vacationing process.

Methodology: A literature review was conducted using various sources including: online databases, books on travel and vacationing, personal communication via informal interview, and through major travel corporation websites. Information from these sources was then compiled to create a resource guide for older adults.

Results: Information found within the literature …

Screening Techniques For Alzheimer's Disease, Christina Nicole Brooks

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects more than 55 million Americans. By the year 2050, experts project this disease will have increased three fold. Many screening techniques have been investigated to detect this disease early and begin treatment to slow its progression. The purpose of this study was to explore which medical modalities are the most effective for screening of Alzheimer’s disease. This literature review includes three databases, including PubMed, CINHAL, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Topics that were researched include: cognitive screening tests, neuroimaging, laboratory diagnostic testing, DNA, and combined studies. Research was conducted from October …

Life History Of Maggie Butler, Cota/L, Justine Flattum, Katie Stewart

Oral History Posters

The life history of Maggie Butler was one of 31 life history interviews conducted as a part of a larger project of Life Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) in North Dakota and Wyoming. The purpose of the Life History is to gather information about the history and evolution of the OT practice from individuals like Maggie Butler who have been influential in developing OT in these two states. A life history is a powerful way to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history of how OT practice …

Winter Commencement: December 14-15, 2017, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 14 and 15, 2017.

Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Management Of Depression In Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease, Alicia Cebulak

Nursing Capstones

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De-Prescribing, A Solution To The Issue Of Polypharmacy, Megan R. Kampa

Nursing Capstones

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