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Volume 51, Number 33: April 02, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Vol. 39, No. 1: Spring 2014, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

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Depression: A Risk Factor For Dementia, Tamara Insteness

Theses and Dissertations

It is estimated one in five individuals will experience a depressive episode during their lifetime. The risk of dementia doubles every five years after age 65; approximately 40% of those with dementia will also be diagnosed with depression (Byers & Yaffe, 2011). The presenting case, and the premise of this project, was a 65 year old male with complaints of fatigue for a couple of months that has reportedly gotten worse over the past week, otherwise he was in his usual state of health. After a thorough interview, diagnostic labs to rnle out differential diagnoses, and utilization of the PHQ-9 …

Promoting Parenting Success In Parents With Intellectual Disabilities, Beth S. Juarez

Theses and Dissertations

Persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) who choose to become parents typically encounter significant ban·iers and challenges that too often have less to do with parental competency, and more to do with context1ml factors, stereotypes and perceptions, lack of access to support services, social policy and unjust treatment by child welfare systems. These inequities have historically contributed to an increased risk of harm for both parents and children, including preventable separation of families. With support, parents with ID can and do parent successfully and nurses can play an important role in promoting this success. This review of the current literature describes …

Outcomes For Coexisting Diabetes And Depression, Veronica Powers

Theses and Dissertations

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March 28, 2014, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

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Volume 51, Number 30: March 12, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 27: February 19, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 25: February 05, 2014, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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A Community Grant Application To Support People With Dementia And Their Caregivers, Jessica Montomery

Occupational Therapy Capstones

In upcoming years, the population of older adults with dementia is expected to rise exponentially, with the expectation that the majority of these individuals will choose to age in place with increased caregiver support (AARP, 2011; National Alliance for Caregiving, 2009; Vincent & Velkoff, 2010). Without adequate education to prepare for the caregiving role, education, instruction, and support, informal caregivers are at an increased risk for caregiving burden, stress, and mortality rates (Morimoto, Schreiner, & Asano, 2003; Schulz & Beach, 1999; Thinnes & Padilla, 2011). The goal for this scholarly project was to create a home and community-based program for …

Addressing Social, Emotional, And Organizational Goals For A Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) Using The Cognitive Orientation To Daily Occupational Performance (Co-Op) Approach:, Gina Czmowski, Shea Willert

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Background: Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have social, emotional, and organizational deficits. These are frequently addressed through behavioral-based skills training which often does not result in generalization of skills.

Methods: This single case study sought to understand if the Cognitive Orientation for daily Occupational Performance (CO-OP) approach, an approach developed to assist children in problem solving their own motor planning difficulties, is an effective approach for addressing social, emotional, and organizational goals with a child with an ASD.

Results: Pre and post-intervention assessment ratings on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and the Performance Quality Rating Scale completed by the …

Handing Off The Torch: Leadership Transitions Among The Boomer Generation In Early Childhood Education, Barb Arnold Tengesdal

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine how the career paths of eight Baby Boomer Generation early childhood education (ECE) professionals evolved over time to support their leadership roles in research, pedagogy and policy development. Data was collected through a two-stage interviewing process and common themes were discovered through the analysis of the transcribed interviews. These themes revealed the participants' lived experiences during the historically significant period of the Civil Rights Movement, had a profound impact on the participants' philosophies, values and senses of a mission-driven purpose during their careers. The adaptive leadership model served as the conceptual …

Common Core State Standards: Beware The Trojan Horse, Yee Han Chu

Theses and Dissertations

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) represent a promise by general education that all students can be college and career ready through the acquisition of essential knowledge, skills, and abilities. These essential elements will be rigorous, supporting the higher-order and independent thinking skills typically associated with the achievement of excellence. CCSS, in short, promises excellence in all students. The needs of those students who demonstrate high ability do not receive any separate mention: (1) how has the concept of excellence been incorporated into the CCSS; and (2) what is the potential impact on high ability students?

These questions are examined …

A Comparative Content Analysis Of Alcoholism Treatment Programs With A Focus On A Native Treatment Alternative, Mike J. Eshkibok

Theses and Dissertations

A historical account of Native American Indian culture is set forth to provide the antecedent events for understanding problems with and solutions to alcoholism among Native American Indians. Two 12-step alcohol treatment programs are explained, compared, and contrasted: Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and a Native 12-Step Program.

Qualitative analysis was used to collect information from 13 Native American Indian counselors in alcohol treatment programs and data was analyzed by coding transcripts of taped interviews, then grouping data into categories, determining themes from the categories, and drawing conclusions.

Three conclusions emerged from the qualitative data analyzed from Native American Indian alcohol treatment …

The Effects Of Leisure Satisfaction And Perfectionism On Academic Burnout, Lauren Elizabeth Fuller

Theses and Dissertations

The present study examined the impact of three variables on academic burnout: perfectionism, depression, and leisure satisfaction. Participants included male and female college students enrolled in a four year university in the Midwest. Participants completed a variety of demographic questions and surveys through an internet survey on Survey Gizmo. The Almost Perfect Scale Revised was used to assess an individual's perfectionism, The Patient Health Questionnaire 2 measured depression, The Leisure Satisfaction Scale Short Form was included to measure students' leisure satisfaction, and the Maslach Burnout Inventory Student measured academic burnout. The study found that perfectionism and depression were significant predictors …

Winter Commencement: December 20, 2013, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 20, 2013.

Volume 51, Number 14: November 20, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 12: November 06, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 11: October 30, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 10: October 23, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 51, Number 4: September 11, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Summer Commencement: August 2, 2013, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Summer Commencement program from August 2, 2013.

Volume 50, Number 50: July 31, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 50, Number 43: June 12, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 50, Number 39: May 15, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Spring Commencement: May 11, 2013, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Spring Commencement program from May 11, 2013.

Volume 50, Number 35: April 17, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 50, Number 33: April 03, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Therapeutic Horticulture In Depression And Mental Health, Jody A. Carlson

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this review is to examine available evidence for the use of Therapeutic Horticulture (TH) as a supplemental treatment of depression. For this paper, TH is defined as active or passive use of plants to achieve wellness (Sempik, Aldridge, & Becker, 2003) as applied to depression. A review of the available literature was performed using academic databases and the internet. Terms used in the search were horticultural therapy, depression, gardening, horticulture, and therapeutic horticulture. Few studies were devoted specifically to depression; applications for other mental health conditions are also discussed. Results support the use of TH as supplemental …

Volume 50, Number 32: March 27, 2013, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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