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Spectrum, Volume 33, Issue 5, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: "Women Can Have It All" series: Stacy Schieffelin, the founder and CEO of ybf(your best friend) beauty --“Go Play!” Parks Passport Program: Sacred Heart partners with Bridgeport Parks and Recreation to promote physical activity --SHU is launching a new master’s in finance and investment management degree starting fall 2015 --Perspectives: The ebola outbreak, by Ally D'Amico --Student blogger of the week: Julia Kennedy, “Rising Girlboss,” a website geared toward providing women with lifestyle tips and entertainment --How well do you know the SHU shield? --The Little Theater Presents “Almost, Maine” --Illustrations by Senior Art & Design major Maribel …

Reflections From An Undergraduate Student Peer Facilitator In The Team Up For Healthy Living School-Based Obesity Prevention Project, Caroline E. Crenshaw, Diana M. Mozen, William T. Dalton Iii, Deborah L. Slawson

International Journal of Health Sciences Education

Team Up for Healthy Living was a cluster-randomized trial to evaluate a cross-peer school-based obesity prevention program in Southern Appalachia. Undergraduate students from the disciplines of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Public Health were trained as peer facilitators to deliver an 8-week curriculum in high school Lifetime Wellness classes. The focus of the curriculum was on improving diet and physical activity with an additional emphasis on enhancing leadership and communication skills. Control group participants received their regularly scheduled Lifetime Wellness curriculum. The current article is about the experiences of an undergraduate kinesiology student participating as a peer-facilitator in the Team-Up for Healthy …

October 20, 2014 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Faculty Senate: Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda (Archived)

October 20, 2014 Armstrong Faculty Senate Agenda

Alumni: Class Notes

Cal Poly Magazine

No abstract provided.

Creating An Ongoing Sustainable Culture Of Interprofessional Education And Practice, Cecilia Rokusek, Ed.D., M.Sc., Rdn, Kamilah Thomas-Purcell, Ph.D., Ches, Stacey Pinnock, M.S.W.

JCIPE Conference

Objectives:

Discuss the attitude, knowledge, and skill challenges to address for students, faculty and community clinician in implementing both interprofessional education and practice

Discuss the ongoing work of the university Interprofessional Education Collaborative

Discuss ongoing efforts in evaluation and culture assessment

Dual Task Training For The Geriatric Client: Promoting Attention To Detail, Genevieve Pinto Zipp, Pt, Edd, Catherine Maher, Pt, Dpt

JCIPE Conference

Objectives:

• To describe the impact of dual tasking on the functional mobility of older adults
• To explore the role of interprofessional educational series to impact older adults attention to detail
• To discuss the utilization of technology and social media in dissemination of an interprofessional educational series for older adults

Rotunda - Vol 93, No 7 - Oct 8, 2014, Longwood University

Rotunda

No abstract provided.

Using Latent Profile Regression To Explore The Relationship Between Religiosity And Work-Related Ethical Judgments, Alan G. Walker, L. Allison Jones-Farmer, Jason D. Debode, James W. Smither, Raymond D. Smith

Journal of Religion and Business Ethics

Utilizing social structural symbolic interactionist theorizing about self-identity as presented by Weaver and Agle (2002) we obtained data related to five key measures of religiosity believed to be critical for understanding religiosity’s influence on ethical judgments. Using our five key religiosity measures we then fit a latent profile regression model to explore whether and how these constructs related to one another and to work-related ethical judgments. Results revealed that both our analytic and theoretical frameworks (latent profile regression and symbolic interactionism) were helpful in identifying religious profiles which are helpful for understanding the relationship between religiosity and work-related ethical judgments. …

Spring, Summer, Fall 2014 Graduation Survey Responses Master File Without Identifiers, Uno Office Of Institutional Effectiveness

Graduation

Spring, Summer, Fall 2014 Graduation survey responses.

Making Sense Of Late Academic Careers: Stories, Images, And Reflections, Stephen Brown, John Ogilvie, Diana Stork, Jill Woodilla

Organization Management Journal

Four late-career academics take a “first person” view of their careers over time, using written autobiographies. These stories were coded for common phases, themes, and tensions, retold as narratives, reimagined as metaphors, and recreated as visual stories. A brief overview of relevant career theory and identity theory is presented, and various activities undertaken during the self-discovery process are described and linked to storytelling or narrative theory. Interpretation focuses on similarities and differences in the four late academic careers and identity work during role transitions. Connections are made to career theory and identity theory. The authors believe this article might serve …

The Scarlet - Volume Xciv, No. 4 (October 2, 2014), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet (Student Newspaper) (2011-present)

The October 2, 2014 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

Faculty Senate Chronicle For October 2, 2014, Pamela Schulze

The University of Akron Faculty Senate Chronicle

Minutes of the regular meeting of The University of Akron Faculty Senate on October 2, 2015.

The Significance Of Somatosensory Stimulation To The Hand: Implications For Occupational Therapy Practice, Guy L. Mccormack

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The hands contain numerous nerve endings that are intimately connected to the brain. Mounting evidence supports the concept that willful manipulation of objects contributes to expansion or reorganization of the somatosensory cortex and can produce therapeutic outcomes. In the past decade, research has demonstrated that cortical plasticity can continue throughout adulthood. Brain plasticity is a core principle that demonstrates the ability of the central nervous system to respond to stimuli and modify its structural organization and function as an adaptive response. Occupation-based interventions, which engage the use of the hands, are conceived in this article as a “mindbody” experience because …

Law & Healthcare Newsletter, V. 22, No. 1, Fall 2014

Law & Health Care Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter, Fall 2014

Mid-Atlantic Ethics Committee Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Edwin Medina - The Influence Of Faith On The Psychosocial Well-Being Of Mexican Americans, Edwin Medina

Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program 2014

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship faith has to the eleven dimensions that constitute psychological and social well-being. Though there is an existing body of literature concerned with the relationship between faith and well-being, the work examining this relationship among the Hispanic population is limited. With Latinos now constituting the single largest minority population in the United States, we employed data from a sample of 137 Mexican Americans from Wisconsin. We examined the relationship faith salience and religious behaviors have on six dimensions of psychological well-being (Ryff, 2014) and five dimensions of social well-being (Keyes, 1998). …

Olfactory Dysfunction Predicts 5-Year Mortality In Older Adults, Jayant M. Pinto, Kristen E. Wroblewski, David W. Kern, L Phillip Schumm, Martha K. Mcclintock

Psychology & Gerontology Faculty Publications

Prediction of mortality has focused on disease and frailty, although antecedent biomarkers may herald broad physiological decline. Olfaction, an ancestral chemical system, is a strong candidate biomarker because it is linked to diverse physiological processes. We sought to determine if olfactory dysfunction is a harbinger of 5-year mortality in the National Social Life, Health and Aging Project [NSHAP], a nationally representative sample of older U.S. adults. 3,005 community-dwelling adults aged 57–85 were studied in 2005–6 (Wave 1) and their mortality determined in 2010–11 (Wave 2). Olfactory dysfunction, determined objectively at Wave 1, was used to estimate the odds of 5-year, …

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2014, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Myasthenia Gravis: A Closer Look, Erin L. Ricker

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neurotransmitter acetylcholine and the acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction (Mestecky, 2013). MG causes fluctuating skeletal muscle weakness and fatigue. According to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) (2010), 20 per 100,000 patients are diagnosed with MG, although researchers believe several more patients are misdiagnosed or missed entirely. Several neurological disorders have similar clinical presentations to MG making it difficult for inexperienced practitioners to identify and properly diagnose patients. Patients are often misdiagnosed and delayed proper treatment for one to two years after initial presentation of symptoms …

Requests Of Brown By Lc Classification: October 2014, Ruth E.. Souto

HELIN Monthly Loan Statistics

Requests of Brown from other HELIN libraries - October 2014

Ua41 University College Connection, Dennis K. George, Dean, Wendi Kelley, University College, Western Kentucky University

UC Publications

No abstract provided.

Allied Health Student Clinical Placements In Residential Aged Care Facilities: Staff Opinions, Attitudes, And Support Needs, Catherine Johnston, Clint Newstead, Sarah Walmsley, Lesley Macdonald

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: As the population ages, the incidence and prevalence of chronic health issues requiring allied health management is increasing. Currently, there is an undersupply of appropriately skilled allied health professionals working in aged care. This has also been identified as a setting in which many beginning health practitioners are reluctant to seek employment. In order to address this workforce shortage, it is imperative that students are prepared for a possible future career within aged care facilities. Early clinical experience within this setting may increase student confidence, raise awareness of the need for services, and encourage students to consider working in …

Predictors Of Counseling Students’ Decision To Pursue A Gerocounseling Specialization, Thomas W. Foster, Ariann N. Evans

Adultspan Journal

No abstract provided.

Chess Improves Cancer Caregivers' Burden And Mood: Results Of An Ehealth Rct, Lori L. Dubenske, David H. Gustafson, Kang Namkoong, Robert P. Hawkins, Amy K. Atwood, Roger L. Brown, Ming-Yuan Chih, Fiona Mctavish, Cindy L. Carmack, Mary K. Buss, Ramaswamy Govindan, James F. Cleary

Community & Leadership Development Faculty Publications

OBJECTIVE: Informal caregivers (family and friends) of people with cancer are often unprepared for their caregiving role, leading to increased burden or distress. Comprehensive Health Enhancement Support System (CHESS) is a Web-based lung cancer information, communication, and coaching system for caregivers. This randomized trial reports the impact on caregiver burden, disruptiveness, and mood of providing caregivers access to CHESS versus the Internet with a list of recommended lung cancer websites.

METHODS: A total of 285 informal caregivers of patients with advanced nonsmall cell lung cancer were randomly assigned to a comparison group that received Internet or a treatment group that …

Evaluating Your Age-Friendly Community Program: A Step-By-Step Guide, Margaret B. Neal, Iris Wernher

Institute on Aging Publications

This guidebook was developed to help you document and evaluate your community’s progress in becoming more age friendly. Although this task may sound intimidating, with a small dose of courage and by understanding a few key terms, the building blocks of evaluation can come alive and help guide your work.

The Wingman Project: An Exploratory Study Of School-Based Communication With Grandparents, Meghan Eliason

Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations

In this paper, I explain the design and implementation of an e-newsletter created to engage grandparents with public schools. A brief literature review, the process for creating the e-newsletter, and my data collection methods are explained. The conclusions and implementations offered provide insight into how public schools can engage grandparents as important members of their school communities.

Csbs Kudos, October 2014, University Of Northern Iowa. College Of Social And Behavioral Sciences.

CSBS Kudos

Contents:

-- CSBS Welcomes New Faculty
-- Staffing changes
-- CSBS alumnus & benefactor passes away

Nurse Practitioner Screening Practices For Mild Cognitive Impairment In The Older Adult, Margaret Mcilwain

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Translational and Clinical Research Projects

Abstract

Nurse practitioners (NPs/APRNs) who provide primary care services may be the first line providers in situations where adults present with symptoms of memory loss and forgetfulness. Though protocols are available for evaluating dementia, specific guidelines for evaluating early cognitive changes, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), are lacking. This descriptive research project assesses the knowledge, current screening methods, and barriers to screening for MCI by nurse practitioners (APRNs) in the state of Georgia. One hundred and thirty two NPs participated in the survey. Forty-five percent of the participants were unfamiliar with the diagnostic category of MCI. Of the major barriers identified, …

Aging In Rural Appalachia: Perspectives From Geriatric Social Service Professionals, Natalie D. Pope, Diane N. Loeffler, D. Lee Ferrell

Social Work Faculty Publications

This paper uses qualitative methodology to explore the experience of growing old in rural Appalachia. Given the growing population of older adults seeking and utilizing services, it is important to understand the challenges and specific needs related to aging. Within the context of rural Appalachia, these challenges and needs may be different than those in urban areas or areas outside of the region itself. From interviews with 14 geriatric service providers in rural southeast Ohio, the authors were able to identity three prevalent themes associated with aging in rural North Central Appalachia: scarcity of resources, valuing neighbors and family, and …

Career Adaptation Wheel To Address Issues Faced By Older Workers, Wendy Killam, Bill Weber

Adultspan Journal

No abstract provided.