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Improving Nutrition Habits In Overweight Obese Adults With Physical Disabilities, Michelle Ullery

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Improving Screening And Outcomes For Postpartum Depression, Elizabeth Jahn

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Counselor Self-Efficacy: Relationship With Mindfulness And Self-Compassion, Sinead K. Unsworth

Theses and Dissertations

Mindfulness training has well-documented effects on psychological and physical health (Davis & Hayes, 2011). Recent findings suggest that mindfulness may be a predictor in counselor self-efficacy (Bentley, 2008; Greason & Cashwell, 2009; Kane, 2010). However, a review of literature indicates that this relationship, along with the mediating effects of self-compassion, have not been examined quantitatively with mental health providers-in-training. This study examined the predictive relationship between mindfulness and counselor self-efficacy and the potential mediating effects of self-compassion. A total of 213 mental health providers-in-training were surveyed to determine their levels of mindfulness, self-compassion, and counselor self-efficacy. Three scales were used …

Factors That Influence Pilot Usage Of Flight Following, Jody Barbara Bulger

Theses and Dissertations

Every year there are numerous reports of mid-air collisions across the United States, most of which occur in day time VFR conditions. Flight following, a free service to VFR aircraft, is a tool to help pilots with collision avoidance. This study used an interview process to investigate factors that influence pilot usage of flight following. The study was able to use a quantitative method to identify certain factors that influence pilot usage of flight following including: type of airport a pilot is based at or mainly flies out of, understanding of the air traffic control system, having a Seaplane Rating, …

Assessment Of Chronic Dyspnea In Older Adults: Impact Of The Dyspnoea-12 Questionnnaire On Nurse Self-Efficacy, Illaria C. Moore

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 50: July 29, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 52, Number 48: July 15, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 47: July 08, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Vol. 40, No. 2: Summer 2015, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

North Dakota Rural Principalship: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Differences According To Rurality, Cheryl A. Hunter, Laura Parson, Brenda R. Kallio, Robert Stupnisky, Benjamin Davis

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

Created for: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, Phase Two and Three Report

This study addresses the findings of Phase I to develop a comprehensive understanding of the North Dakota principalship. The purpose of the exploratory sequential design was to develop 5 and test an instrument that leads to a greater understanding of the differences between rural and non-rural principal experiences (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007). Phase II of the study was qualitative, structured interviews with 31 North Dakota principals to understand their experiences and perceptions conducted via Skype and phone. Phase III was quantitative to test the findings of …

Determinants Of Systemic Risk And Information Dissemination, Marcelo Bianconi, Xiaxin Hua, Chih Ming Tan

Economics & Finance Faculty Publications

We introduce a measure of information dissemination for the determination of systemic risk, print-media consumer pessimism, controlling for VIX volatility. VIX volatility has a significant direct impact upon systemic risk of financial firms under distress, and consumer pessimism does impact upon firm's financial stress via the externality of other firm's financial stress. In the internet bubble of the 1990s, pessimism predicts larger systemic risk in the whole period of exuberance while the VIX predicts a sharp larger systemic risk in the height of the bubble. Our evidence suggests that consumer pessimism might be dominated by the VIX when predicting systemic …

Diabetes In Pregnancy: Improving Birth Outcomes In Native Americans Populations. What Are The Best Practices?, Kristina Smith

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this project is to identify the best practices in improving birth outcomes for Native American women with gestational diabetes (GDM). The true prevalence of GDM is unknown; however, pregnant women in the United States are being diagnosed at alarming rates. This project surveys the current practices being utilized to help improve outcomes. The research draws upon journal articles found on CINHAL, PUBMED and Cochrane databases. The results of this analysis of literature will be may be useful in determining best practices and interventions that will help improve birth outcomes in Native American women with GDM. Nursing and …

Volume 52, Number 45: June 24, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 43: June 10, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 42: June 03, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 41: May 27, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 52, Number 40: May 20, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Spring Commencement: May 16, 2015, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 16, 2015.

Volume 52, Number 39: May 13, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

School Of Law Commencement: May 9, 2015, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

School of Law Commencement program from May 9, 2015.

Volume 52, Number 38: May 06, 2015, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Treatment Challenges Of Osteoarthritis In The Elderly, Carla Christenson

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Childhood Maltreatment Predictors Of Trait Impulsivity, Tiffany D. Russell, Amy Veith, Alan R. King

Psychology Faculty Publications

This chapter provides a summary of empirical evidence linking childhood maltreatment and trait impulsivity. While biological contributors to impulsivity may be substantial, this review speculates that childhood and adolescent contributors may potentially alter the developmental trajectory of this personality trait in important ways. An analysis of original data (N = 401) regarding child maltreatment associations (childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, sibling abuse, peer bullying, corporal punishment, and exposure to domestic violence) with trait impulsivity as measured by the Personality Inventory for the DSM-5 was also conducted. Adult respondents were assigned to extreme child abuse categories based on their retrospective self-reports. …

Health And Wellness Transition Into Retirement And The Role Of The Employer, Wendy Quinn

Theses and Dissertations

Health and wellness in retirement transition was examined by presenting a case report where the participant experienced depression and risk factors for cardiovascular disease after retiring from full time employment. The preparation for retirement is in question and an exploration of what role the employer has in this transition was examined. A literature review of IO studies was conducted and common retirement themes emerged: I. Careful planning and preparation improves outcomes, 2. Illness in work life predicts health outcomes in retirement, 3. Retiring causes illness versus illness causing retirement, 4. Physical activity contributes to wellness in retirement, 5. Impact of …

Improving Breastfeeding Support Through Understanding Mothers' Perspectives And Experiences, Alicia D. Debevec

Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Vs Antidepressant Medications In The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder, David Ogato

Theses and Dissertations

Depression is a common and debilitating mental illness in the U.S. It affects a great number of people and yet often it goes undiagnosed and undertreated. Older adults are especially under-diagnosed because of different presentation in symptoms and increased commodities. Mark, a 55 year old male patient presented with fatigue at the clinic. Fatigue can be a symptom of many conditions. Labs were unremarkable and there were no physical examination findings indicating depression. Patient did not report complete depressive symptoms until PHQ-9 was employed. He was diagnosed with moderate depression, opted for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) over antidepressant medications (ADMs). …

Literature Review For Outpatient Ostomy Clinic, Lisa Drury

Theses and Dissertations

A literature review was conducted regarding the importance of outpatient ostomy clinics for new ostomates. Currently, in the rural setting the author is employed at, there is inpatient care available for ostomates; once the patient is discharged from the inpatient setting, access to outpatient ostomy care is limited.

Using CINAHL and SCOPUS data bases; it was noted that there was very little research conducted on outpatient ostomy clinics for the period of2009 to present. From the journal articles utilized for this paper, follow up outpatient ostomy care by a Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) and education for the ostomate, caregivers …

Treatment Challenges Of Osteoarthritis In The Elderly, Carla Christenson

Theses and Dissertations

The aging population in the United States is currently growing at an unprecedented rate. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in those over age 60. Osteoarthritis is most often diagnosed by a primary care provider, Doctor, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Diagnosis of osteoarthritis is most often based upon physical examination and radiograph images. Treatment of osteoarthritis in the aging population can prove to be challenging for the health care provider. Along with age come comorbidities such as cardiovascular disease, renal disease and gastrointestinal disease just to name a few. The purpose ofthis paper is to explore various …

Best Practice Management Of Seasonal Affective Disorder When Considering Antidepressant Therapy, Light Therapy, And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Tia Gullickson

Theses and Dissertations

Seasonal affective disorder is a recurrent depressive disorder that follows a seasonal pattern with treatment focused on antidepressant therapy, light therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (Thaler et al, 201 1 ). The relevance of this paper is to examine the treatment options available for seasonal affective disorder and detem1ine the best practice management for the patient. The case described is a 55-year-old male patient with recurrent depression symptoms who was treated with antidepressant therapy with the consideration that this may be the best supported treatment option; however other viable options are available as well.

Literature review found that antidepressant therapy …

Increasing Palliative Care Referrals In Terminal Lung Cancer Patients, John Edward Roll

Theses and Dissertations

Late referrals to palliative care services for patients suffering from terminal lung cancer is an ongoing problem that unnecessarily shortens patient survival time by inadequate and poorly timed symptom control that affects the remaining quality of life for both patient and family. The latest mortality figures available (2011) showed approximately 157,000 people died due to cancer of the lung, trachea, and bronchus (CDC, 2014a). The purpose of this independent study was to review and effectively analyze the literature and understand the reasons and barriers to early referral of palliative care services by health care providers for their clients diagnosed with …