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The Effects Of Features Of Survey Measurement On Self-Rated Health: Response Option Order And Scale Orientation, Dana Garbarski, Nora Cate Schaeffer, Jennifer Dykema

Sociology: Faculty Publications and Other Works

Self-rated health (SRH) is widely used to study health across a range of disciplines. However, relatively little research examines how features of its measurement in surveys influence respondents’ answers and the overall quality of the resulting measurement. Manipulations of response option order and scale orientation are particularly relevant to assess for SRH given the increasing prominence of web-based survey data collection and since these factors are often outside of the control of the researcher who is analyzing data collected by other investigators. We examine how the interplay of two features of SRH influence respondents’ answers in a 2-by-3 factorial experiment …

The Impact Of Blood Pressure Dipping Status On Cognition, Mobility And Cardiovascular Health In Older Adults Following An Exercise Program, Narlon Cassio Boa Sorte Silva, Michael A. Greagory, Dawn P. Gill, Cheri L. Mcgowan, Robert Petrella

Lifestyle Research Team

Objectives: To determine whether a dual-task gait and aerobic exercise intervention differentially impacted older adults with normal blood pressure (BP) dipping status (dippers) compared to those with nondipping status (nondippers).

Methods: This study was a secondary analysis involving participants (mean age = 70.3 years, 61% women) who attended a laboratory-based exercise intervention over a 6-month period (40 min/day and 3 days/week). Participants were assessed in measures of cognition, mobility, and cardiovascular health at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months (after a 6-month no-contact follow-up).

Results: We observed improvements in cognition in both groups at 6 and 12 months, although no …

Blood Pressure Management In The Elderly Patient Population, Karrie Fugate

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Guardian, Week Of April 23, 2018, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of April 23, 2018. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

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

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Alzheimer's Disease And The Impact Of Music Therapy: A Systematic Literature Review, Hayley Guess

James Madison Undergraduate Research Journal (JMURJ)

Although a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has yet to be discovered, several non-pharmacological treatments can improve patients’ quality of life and provide temporary relief from the disabling symptoms. One of these treatments is music therapy. This systematic literature review evaluates the existing research on the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and music therapy, with a narrowed focus on familiar music therapy, the potential mechanisms of action that explain the efficacy of this intervention, and the resulting nursing implications that may be utilized in practice. A search of the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database returned …

Developing A Broader Understanding Of Subjective Age: A Mixed Methods Investigation, Gretchen A. Petery

Doctoral Dissertations

Subjective age (SA), a self-construal of age often measured by asking how old a person feels (e.g., felt age, FA), has been proposed as an alternative to chronological age (CA) in organizational research. Indeed, prior research reveals that SA has predictive abilities above and beyond CA on work relevant outcomes such as stress, retirement intentions, and health. Younger adults tend to report feeling older than their CA; this switches to feeling younger than CA sometime around mid- to late-twenties, although there is considerable variability in the size and direction of FA-CA differences at all ages. Yet, relatively little is known …

Remembering Sophia Jane, Sarah A. Canterbury

COLA Research and Creativity Conference

Remembering Sophia Jane braids personal narratives and research on the nature of Alzheimer’s, memory, and the role of memory in creative nonfiction, together with personal reflection and active scene. It explores common aspects of the reality of Alzheimer’s as well as the reality facing caregivers. The combination of scene, research, and description work to fill a sort of gap in the genre of the Illness Memoir by reflecting and exploring what the role and authority memory has in storytelling as a whole, and specifically the role in nonfiction work. By redefining the boundaries of Alzheimer’s narratives, illness memoirs, and the …

Curricular Report No. 2017-18-9 From The Graduate Council To The Faculty Senate: Curricular Changes, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Bills

No abstract provided.

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes April 19, 2018, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Out Of The Shell: Exploring The Phagocytic Capabilities Of The B Cell And Isolated Lymphoid Follicle-Lie Structures In The Red-Eared Slider, Trachemys Scripta, Marc A. Ashford Jr.

Theses and Dissertations

Management of immunity is crucial for survival in all living organisms. While there is a large amount of research for established model organisms, such as the mouse model, much less is known about reptiles. When compared to immunity in mammals, we discover many differences such as susceptibility to certain pathogens, alteration of immune processes due to environmental temperature, the total absence of certain lymphoid organs contained in mammals, among many others. Despite this, the reptile has shown in many studies that they are worthy systems to study immunity in an evolutionary perspective and recent studies may show that they may …

Interpreting Mmse Performance In Highly Proficient Bilingual Spanish-English And Asian Indian-English Speakers: Demographic Adjustments, Item Analyses, And Supplemental Measures, Lisa H. Milman, Yasmeen Faroqi-Shah, Chris D. Corcoran, Deanna M. Damele

Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Faculty Publications

Purpose: Performance on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), among the most widely used global screens of adult cognitive status, is affected by demographic variables including age, education, and ethnicity. This study extends prior research by examining the specific effects of bilingualism on MMSE performance.

Method: Sixty independent community-dwelling monolingual and bilingual adults were recruited from Eastern and Western regions of the United States in this cross-sectional group study. Independent sample t-tests were used to compare two bilingual groups (Spanish-English and Asian Indian-English) with matched monolingual speakers on the MMSE, demographically adjusted MMSE scores, MMSE item scores, and a nonverbal cognitive …

Individualized Music Improves Social Interaction Of Women, But Not Men, With Dementia, Emily Farrer, Diana Hilycord

Butler Journal of Undergraduate Research

Dementia is tragic both for patients with the disease and for their family members. As this neurodegenerative disorder progresses, cognitive functions deteriorate, agitation and aggression increase, and mood worsens (McDermott, Orrell, et al., 2014; Spiro, 2010; Vasionyté & Madison, 2013). Non-pharmacological approaches, such as active music therapy or passive music listening, can be effective in reducing these symptoms. However, no past studies have examined how music listening affects the social interactions of patients with dementia. As such, this study examined whether nursing home residents with dementia are more engaged and interactive if they listen to individually selected music for 15 …

2018-April-15-New Employees, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Honors Research Day [Program] April 14, 2018, University Of Northern Iowa

Honors Research Day Programs

No abstract provided.

Home Health Nurse Decision-Making Regarding Visit Intensity Planning For Newly Admitted Patients: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, Elliane Irani

Faculty Scholarship

Despite patients referred to home health having diverse and complex needs, it is unknown how nurses develop personalized visit plans. In this qualitative descriptive study, we interviewed 26 nurses from three agencies about their decision-making process to determine visit intensity and analyzed data using directed content analysis. Following a multifactorial assessment of the patient, nurses relied on their experience and their agency’s protocols to develop the personalized visit plan. They revised the plan based on changes in the patient’s clinical condition, engagement, and caregiver availability. Findings suggest strategies to improve visit planning and positively influence outcomes of home health patients.

Job Termination Survey: Faith Community Nursing, Deborah Ziebarth

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

Research regarding community-based nurse voluntary and involuntary termination rates are limited and outdated. This study explores faith community nursing termination using a survey. Survey questions pertaining to why the termination occurred, supportive resources used during termination, and post termination behaviors are addressed. The first three reasons for termination were due to site leadership change, not a strategic priority of the hospital or faith community leadership, and organization restructuring or elimination of the program. The fourth through seventh reasons for termination were financial in nature. They were: not a financial priority to hospital or health care organization, not a financial priority …

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness In The Elderly, Sheryl Rudolf

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

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

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Patterns Of Physical Activity In Sedentary Older Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes, Pearl G. Lee, Jinkyung Ha, Caroline S. Blaum, Kimberlee A. Gretebeck, Neil B. Alexander

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) survey, summarized into weekly caloric expenditures, is a common physical activity (PA) assessment tool among older adults. Specific types of PA reported in the CHAMPS have not been systematically analyzed. We applied latent class analysis to identify the patterns of PA among sedentary older adults with diabetes reported in the CHAMPS survey.

Methods

Latent class models of PA were identified using the CHAMPS survey data reported by 115 individuals aged ≥60 years with type 2 diabetes whom volunteered for a clinical study of PA. Multinomial logistic regression was used to …

Ankle Kinetics And Plantarflexor Morphology In Older Runners With Different Lifetime Running Exposures, Ramzi Muhannad Majaj

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Aging is associated with a decline in physical function, cardiovascular health and quality of life. Running promotes better cardiovascular health and has positive effects on the musculoskeletal system in older adults. However, older adults have lower ankle moments and positive powers during running, and exhibit changes in plantarflexor morphology than young adults. These age-related changes contribute to slower running speeds and reduced movement intensity that could influence cardiovascular health. Since older runners who run as much as younger runners exhibit youthful ankle mechanical outputs, running exposure may preserve the locomotor factors that mediate movement speed. The purpose of this study …

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

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Education/Training In End-Of-Life Care For Certified Nursing Assistants In Long-Term Care, Mansura Malik

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

Education and training in end of life care was provided to CNAs working in a long term care setting. Assessment of pretests and posttests showed significant improvement in knowledge by CNAs attending all sessions of the educational intervention.

Using Evidenced-Based Simulations To Enhance Care Of Vulnerable Populations, Glenise Mckenzie, Joanne Noone

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

This presentation will describe results of two multi-site research studies that focused on simulations with vulnerable populations: a poverty simulation and mental health simulation of care of a client with schizophrenia. Simulation has great potential to provide learning opportunities to enhance student understanding of stigma, social justice, and health disparities.

The Influence Of Preceptor Training On Nurse Satisfaction And Role Confidence, Beth Marquez

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

By 2020, half a million nurses will retire, resulting in a significant loss in nursing expertise (Cazier & Spaulding, 2014). Retention of existing nursing staff is critical to the financial and operational sustainability of healthcare systems. Increased turnover is a catalyst to a rise in sentinel events. A key factor impacting retention is nurse satisfaction, which is directly impacted by the culture of the organization. The relationship between a nurse and their preceptor can be a dynamic component in job satisfaction and retention. To preserve satisfaction among nursing staff, a
sense of belonging and engagement with the culture of the …

President's Annual Report 2018, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Spring 2018, 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.

Mcnair Scholars Program At Uni Newsletter, Spring 2018, Mcnair Scholars Program (University Of Northern Iowa)

McNair Scholars Program at UNI Newsletter

Inside This Issue:

-- A message from the Director
-- Congratulations!
-- Recent Happenings
-- Graduating Scholars Future Plans...
-- McNair Scholars Summer Plans...
-- Upcoming Events
-- A Farewell Message

Nature And Nomads: Service Approach To Mongolia Tours, Jesse E. Shircliff

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Tourism has potential to diversify Mongolia’s geopolitically challenged economy. Tourism development and promotion has increased since 1990, and there is reason to expect continued sector growth. Cultural tourism has potential to commodify or degrade cultural resources (Gilbert, 2006, Pigliasco, 2010, Soma & Suhkee, 2014) and alter the physical landscape and identity of local people (Chang & Yeoh, 1999, Seng, 2005, Phua & Berkowitz, 2014). As tourism in Mongolia increases, its effects on cultural resources should be understood. This study of Mongolian tourism interviews fifteen tour company employees to understand how Mongolian culture is perceived and used from a business perspective. …

College Of Nursing, South Dakota State University

College of Nursing Magazine

FEATURES
[Page] 2 ANEW grant placings
[Page] 6 Student room at Brookings Health System
[Page] 8 Partnership with the VA

STUDENT NEWS
[Page] 9 Essen Makes Most of College Life
[Page] 11 Nursing Impacts ROTC competitions
[Page] 12 Lineman Looking after Little Ones

COLLEGE NEWS
[Page] 13 Farewell Fahrenwald
[Page] 16 Olson Returns as Interim Dean
[Page] 17 Rapid City Renamed
[Page] 18 Retirees
[Page] 20 New Faces
[Page} 23 Distinguished Deans' Lecture

ALUMNI NEWS
[Page] 24 Buxton Advocates Nursing Conclerge
[Page] 25 Ehlers' Unplanned Journey
[Page] 26 Meeting led to Jenkin's Degree at State
[Page] 27 Education was Part …