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An Exploratory Study Examining Interprofessional Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy And Physical Therapy Practitioners And Students, Matthew Cappetta, Roberta Carrlson

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to explore the relationship between occupational therapy and physical therapy students and practitioners. Historically there has been limited research conducted that pertains specifically to the interprofessional collaboration of occupational and physical therapy students and practitioners. For the purposes of this study the researchers examined the relationships between occupational and physical therapy students, the relationships between practicing occupational therapists and physical therapists, and differences and similarities of their relationships with respect to variables thought to impact interprofessional collaboration.

Methods: A non-experimental survey research design was used to gather and analyze information from the participants. …

Elderly In Prison: A Programming Protocol, Chelsey Hunt, Sarah Janke

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The current U.S. correctional system is structured for the young, well, able-bodied prisoner and does not take into consideration the extensive needs of elderly inmates. The number of elderly inmate has been steadily increasing and is going to continue to rise with the increase of age expectancy of the average American and changes in in sentencing policies that increase the length of stay in prisons (Potter, Cashin, Chenoweth, Jeon, 2007; The Sentencing Project, 2005). Currently elderly inmates make up 12% of the federal prison population (Mauer, King, Young, 2004, p. 24).

An extensive literature review was conducted to determine the …

An Occupational Therapy Program To Help Community Dwelling Seniors Age In Place, Amy Lundberg, Kayla Novacek

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: It is estimated that by 2030, one in five people in the United States will be 65 or older (US Census Bureau, 2008). An aging in place initiative has come to the forefront of health care to help seniors cope with the age related challenges, allowing seniors to experience productive aging in their own homes. The purpose of this scholarly project was to develop an occupation based aging in place wellness program for community dwelling elderly.

Methods: A literature review was conducted to identify the current challenges associated with aging. In addition, the literature review identified strengths and limitations …

They're Just Kids : Role Conflict And Emerging Adulthood Among College Students, Ashley Rae Peltier

Theses and Dissertations

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Codependency, Perceived Interparental Conflict, And Chemical Dependency In The Family Of Origin Among College Students, Theresa Rerick

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

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Graduate Social Work Students' Understanding Of Gender-Related Concepts, Jill A. Kuntz

Theses and Dissertations

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On The Nexus Of Socialism And Evolution, Allison Grace Krause

Undergraduate Theses and Senior Projects

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Winter Commencement: December 18, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 18, 2009.

November 5, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the November 5, 2009, meeting of the University Senate. 24 pages

Volume 47, Number 7: October 07, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 47, Number 5: September 23, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 47, Number 2: September 02, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 47, Number 1: August 26, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Summer Commencement: August 7, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Summer Commencement program from August 7, 2009.

A Behavioral Health Intervention For Decreasing Weight Gain In First Year University Students, Sonia E.A. Marrone

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate two interventions proposed to improve health behaviors and decrease weight gain among first-year university students, utilizing a health risk appraisal (HRA), telephone health coaching, and monthly health-related emails. The HRA assessed and provided individualized feedback for several behavioral health risk factors. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Health coaching (HC): HRA with individualized feedback, health coaching and health-related emails; (2) Minimal intervention: HRA with individualized feedback and monthly health-related emails; and (3) Control: HRA without feedback. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) tests were performed, adjusting for baseline levels …

Student Perceptions Of Teacher Comments: Relationships Between Specific Aspects Of Teacher Comments And Writing Apprehension, Kathleen J. Hanna

Theses and Dissertations

Writing apprehension continues to be a barrier to effective student writing, and has been found to have an impact on choices of course, major, and even career. Yet the causes of writing apprehension have not been fully investigated. This study examined the relationship of comment placement, appearance, tone, and completeness to student writing apprehension levels, and to student perceptions of comment tones, which could also affect writing apprehension.

An original survey instrument was designed and tested for use in this study. It was administered to freshmen enrolled in first-semester English composition classes, as well as to seniors preparing to graduate …

Volume 46, Number 39: May 20, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Spring Commencement: May 16, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND General Commencement program from May 16, 2009.

School Of Law Commencement: May 9, 2009, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

School of Law Commencement program from May 9, 2009.

Volume 46, Number 37: May 06, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Volume 46, Number 36: April 29, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

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Volume 46, Number 33: April 08, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

April 2, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the April 2, 2009, meeting of the University Senate. 19 pages

Spring 2009, University Of North Dakota Alumni Association

ALL: UND Alumni Review Master List

Spring 2009 issue of "The University of North Dakota Alumni Review." 50 pages

Volume 92, Number 1

Stakeholder Perceptions Of Strategic Planning In Higher Education: A Comparative Case Study Of Two Institutions, Eric S. Burgess

Theses and Dissertations

This research study assesses the effectiveness of the strategic planning initiatives at two small public institutions of higher education in the Midwestern United States that have similar histories, demographics, and missions. It is a comparative case study that reviews, analyzes, and compares stakeholder perceptions of the strategic planning processes at the selected institutions. Following a thorough literature review, qualitative methods of observation, interviewing, and grounded theory development are utilized to answer the following research question: What are the faculty and administrator perceptions of strategic planning as it occurred at the selected institutions? The study provides significant evidence verifying how stakeholders …

March 5, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Senate Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the March 5, 2009, meeting of the University Senate. 20 pages

Volume 46, Number 27: February 25, 2009, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

Sites 2c @ Und, University Of North Dakota

UND Publications

A 2009 brochure for a walking tour of buildings and landmarks on the University of North Dakota campus.

Acute Physical Therapy Management Of Pediatric Patient With Traumatic Brain Injury, Michelle Holt

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose: Traumatic brain injury can cause many deficits including decreased balance and coordination. The purpose of this case report is to describe the interventions used and subsequent outcomes for a pediatric patient following traumatic brain injury in the acute care setting. Also, this case report serves to describe the methods and tools used in a hospital that is not equipped with pediatric-specific equipment or utilities.

Case Description: This paper describes the four-day inpatient physical therapy management of a six-year-old female who fell from a horse and sustained a left open depressed frontal skull fracture with an underlying subdural …

Outpatient Physical Therapy Management Of A Patient With Chronic Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, Kaley Schultz

Physical Therapy Scholarly Projects

Background and Purpose. Iliotibial band friction syndrome (ITBFS) is one of the most common repetitive injuries treated in outpatient physical therapy and if left untreated, can lead to debilitating consequences for an individual. The purpose of this report is to describe the progression of conservative interventions that were used during outpatient physical therapy for a patient with the diagnosis of ITBFS in order for the patient to return to pain free activities of daily living.

Case Description. The patient was a 29 year old male who experienced pain over his c right greater trochanter and pain and snapping over …