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A Guide For Teachers And Paraprofessionals Working With Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lesley Fettig

Occupational Therapy Capstones

The purpose of this scholarly project was to create a resource for occupational therapists in the public school system to provide a guide to educators and paraprofessionals working with children with autism spectrum disorder. The resulting guide for the occupational therapist provides the necessary materials to develop child specific guides for the educator and paraprofessional. The product provides education and guidance to optimize the educator and paraprofessional's ability to provide for the needs of a child with autism spectrum disorder in the school environment.

A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine current best practice and treatment guidelines for autism …

Nsu Center For Psychological Studies Basic Survival Skills Practicum – Ralph E. Cash, Nova Southeastern University

Video Collection of Nova University / NSU

No abstract provided.

The 2007 Rift Valley Fever Outbreak In Sudan, Osama Ahmed Hassan, Clas Ahlm, Rosemary Sang, Magnus Evander

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a neglected, emerging, mosquito-borne disease with severe negative impact on human and animal health and economy. RVF is caused by RVF virus (RVFV) affecting humans and a wide range of animals. The virus is transmitted through bites from mosquitoes and exposure to viremic blood, body fluids, or tissues of infected animals. During 2007 a large RVF outbreak occurred in Sudan with a total of 747 confirmed human cases including 230 deaths (case fatality 30.8%); although it has been estimated 75,000 were infected. It was most severe in White Nile, El Gezira, and Sennar states near …

Development Of Environmental Tools For Anopheline Larval Control, Susan S. Imbahale, Collins K. Mweresa, Willem Takken, Wolfgang R. Mukabana

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Background: Malaria mosquitoes spend a considerable part of their life in the aquatic stage, rendering them vulnerable to interventions directed to aquatic habitats. Recent successes of mosquito larval control have been reported using environmental and biological tools. Here, we report the effects of shading by plants and biological control agents on the development and survival of anopheline and culicine mosquito larvae in man-made natural habitats in western Kenya. Trials consisted of environmental manipulation using locally available plants, the introduction of predatory fish and/or the use of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) in various combinations. Results: Man-made habitats provided with shade …

A Randomised Controlled Trial Investigating The Effect Of Adding Fentanyl To Low Dose Bupivacaine In Combined Spinal-Epidural Anaesthesia, Using Epidural Volume Extension Technique In Caesarean Section, Mudola V. Manyano

Master of Medicine in Anaesthesiology

Background: Epidural volume extension (EVE), is a technique whereby a small-dose intrathecal block is enhanced by an epidural injection of physiological saline. This epidural injection exerts a compression effect on the dura, which then leads to a cranial increase in sensory spread of the intrathecal local anaesthetic. The lower dose of local anaesthetic required in the EVE technique has made it possible to avoid the side effects of the conventional dose of local anaesthetic while still having the benefit of adequate anaesthesia. Several studies have been conducted in this area; these studies have either used or omitted fentanyl. The successful …

Wide-Scale Application Of Bti/Bs Biolarvicide In Different Aquatic Habitat Types In Urban And Peri-Urban Malindi, Kenya, Joseph M. Mwangangi, Samuel C. Kahindi, Lydiah W. Kibe, Joseph G. Nzovu, Peter Luethy, John I. Githure, Charles M. Mbogo

All Peer-Reviewed Publications

Larval control is a major component in mosquito control programs. This study evaluated the wide-scale application of Bti/Bs biolarvicide (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis [Bti] and Bacillus sphaericus [Bs]) in different aquatic habitats in urban and peri-urban Malindi, Kenya. This study was done from June 2006 to December 2007. The urban and peri-urban area of Malindi town was mapped and categorized in grid cells of 1 km2. A total of 16 1-km2 cells were selected based on presence Community Based Organization dealing with malaria control within the cells. Each of the 16 1-km2 cells was thoroughly searched for the presence of …

Immunohistochemical Study Of Human Costotransverse Joints: A Preliminary Investigation, G. S. Dedrick, P. S. Sizer, B. G. Sawyer, J. M. Brismée, M. P. Smith

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Immediate Changes In Spinal Height And Pain After Aquatic Vertical Traction In Patients With Persistent Low Back Symptoms: A Crossover Clinical Trial, S. M. Simmerman, P. S. Sizer, G. S. Dedrick, G. G. Apte, J. M. Brismée

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

The Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test: Normative Data Scores In Healthy Adults, M. A. Domenech, P. S. Sizer, G. S. Dedrick, M. K. Mcgalliard, J. M. Brismée

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Change In Spine Height Measurements Following Sustained Mid-Range And End-Range Flexion Of The Lumbar Spine, D. A. Gerke, J. M. Brismée, P. S. Sizer, G. S. Dedrick, C. R. James

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

Association Of Disturbances In The Thoracic Outlet In Subjects With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case-Control Study, M. S. Vaught, J. M. Brismée, G. S. Dedrick, P. S. Sizer, S. F. Sawyer

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

A Retrospective Population Based Cohort Study Examining The Black White Gap In Infant Mortality, Ina Marie Peoples

Presidential Alumni Research Dissemination Award

Black women in one US City have more than a 2-fold likelihood of experiencing a death in the womb or an infant death within the first year of life when compared to Whites. The purpose of this retrospective population based cohort study was to examine the unexplained high rates of Black fetal and infant (feto-infant) mortality in this city. The study was built on the perinatal periods of risk (PPOR) model. The PPOR model maps each death in a geographic region into four distinct periods of risk based on birth weight and age at death. The study relied upon 51,303 …

The Meaning Of Adherence Among Veterans Receiving Pegylated Interferon And Ribavirin Antiviral Treatment For Chronic Hepatitis C, Frances Hinshaw Phillips

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of adherence and adherence experiences in hepatitis C (HCV) infected Veterans receiving pegylated interferon and ribavirin antiviral treatment. In addition, how these experiences influenced the Veteran‟s choice to remain adherent or non-adherent was vital to the concept of adherence. The theoretical framework used to guide this project was the Information, Motivation and Behavioral Skills Model of Adherence.A convenience sample of 21 HCV infected Veterans who were enrolled in a VA HCV treatment clinic were recruited. Those who were receiving antiviral treatment or who had recently completed antiviral treatment were eligible …

Mentoring Nurse Practitioners In A Hospital Setting, Rodica S. Pop

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

In 2009, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners report identified more than 125, 000 Nurse Practitioners (NP) working in the United States. As the number of NPs increases and their role expands, questions about their work satisfaction and ability to learn and perform the role arise. Since NPs have to combine a nursing philosophy with a medical care model, it is often difficult to mediate the two approaches and fully understand the role. Mentoring has been successfully used to facilitate role transition and role understanding for nurses and physicians, but has been rarely studied in NPs. Although widely used in …

Strategies To Improve Respiratory Outcomes In Premature Infants With Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Patricia Thomas

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Infants born prematurely with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) are at high risk for complications from mechanical ventilation. Strategies are needed to minimize their days on the ventilator. The purpose of this study was to compare extubation success rates in infants treated with two different types of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). A retrospective cohort study design was used. Data were retrieved from electronic medical records for patients in a large, metropolitan, Level III neonatal intensive care unit. A sample of 194 premature infants with RDS were selected, 124 of whom were treated with nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) and …

Health Screenings Beyond A History Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Secondary Analysis Of The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Johnnetta Phillips Kelly

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 200,000 women in the United States each year placing them at a sevenfold risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus within a decade of delivery as compared to women without GDM. Diabetes has been projected to become more epidemic among women yet, a paucity of research has examined glucose screening trends beyond the postpartum period and longitudinal studies are few among those with a reproductive history of GDM. Suboptimal glucose screening and delayed diabetes detection can lead to an increased risk of cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality. Therefore, this study was designed to examine the …

Evaluation Of A Peer-Delivered, Strength-Based Family Education Program On Family Resilience Factors In Veterans Returning From Iraq And Afghanistan, Jane M. Harmon

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of participation in a peer-led, strength-based family education program focused on family resilience factors in returning OIF/OEF veterans and their families. 4 Data sources: De-identified data from Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and veteran family member participants in the 8-week Operation Resilient Families (ORP) program was analyzed. Data analysis included review of demographic information and statistical analysis of pre- and post self-assessment evaluation questionnaires. Results: Demographic data was provided on forty seven of fifty-three known participants - 89%. Data represented veterans and veteran family members, with nineteen (19) …

Screening For Adolescent Depression In The Primary Care Setting Using The Ces-Dc, Sharolyn Dihigo

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

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Media-Smart Youth After-School Pilot Program For Parkway Elementary, Brenda Reed

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

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Food Consumption And Childhood Obesity, Vanessa Santa Catharina

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Objective: To examine the association between the foods and beverages that children consume and their BMI. Design: Data on food consumption were collected through a food frequency questionnaire, and children were weighed and measured by the researcher. Subjects/setting: The study included 45 children aged 8 to 13 years, Participants are part of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver Boettcher Branch. Statistical analyses: Descriptive statistics were conducted to describe all variables. Chi-square test of association was conducted to test for association between foods that limit healthful eating and foods that promote healthful and the students' BMI. Chi-square test of …

Overview Of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Philip A. Fabrizio, Starla Deaton, Jenna Kwasny, Sidney Lamb, Nicole Pawlowski

PCOM Scholarly Works

This module is a self-guided PowerPoint presentation intended to be a self-study session that provides an overview of the clinical anatomy of thoracic outlet syndrome. The module was created by graduating doctor of physical therapy students in order to enhance and reaffirm knowledge that had been attained in the classroom. The authors sought to combine the classroom knowledge with a greater understanding that they had achieved as a result of clinical experiences. The module was created as a requirement for an advanced clinical anatomy elective course taken in the final semester. It is advised that learners use the module to …

18F-Fallypride Binding Potential In Patients With Schizophrenia Compared To Healthy Controls, Douglas S. Lehrer, Bradley T. Christian, Cemil Kirbas, Meicheng Chiang, Shawn Sidhu, Holly Short, Binquan Wang, Bingzhi Shi, King Wai Chu, Brian Merrill, Monte S. Buchsbaum

Psychiatry Faculty Publications

Background: Molecular imaging of dopaminergic parameters has contributed to the dopamine hypothesis of schizophrenia, expanding our understanding of pathophysiology, clinical phenomenology and treatment. Our aim in this study was to compare 18F-fallypride binding potential BPND in a group of patients with schizophrenia-spectrum illness vs. controls, with a particular focus on the cortex and thalamus. Methods: We acquired 18F-fallypride positron emission tomography images on 33 patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorder (28 with schizophrenia; 5 with schizoaffective disorder) and 18 normal controls. Twenty-four patients were absolutely neuroleptic naïve and nine were previously medicated, although only four had a lifetime neuroleptic exposure of …

Landmarks In The Evolution Of Technologies For Identifying Trypanosomes In Tsetse Flies, John C. Enyaru, Johnson O. Ouma, Imna I. Malele, Enock Matovu, Daniel K. Masiga

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Understanding what the trypanosome pathogens are, their vectors and mode of transmission underpin efforts to control the disease they cause in both humans and livestock. The risk of transmission is estimated by determining what proportion of the vector population is carrying the infectious pathogens. This risk also depends on the infectivity of the trypanosomes to humans and livestock. Most livestock pathogens are not infective to humans, whereas the two sub-species that infect humans also infect livestock. As with other infectious diseases, we can therefore trace the foundation of many continuing disease control programs for trypanosomiasis to the discovery of the …

Performance Of A Metarhizium Anisopliae-Treated Semiochemical-Baited Trap In Reducing Amblyomma Variegatum Populations In The Field, F. Nchu, N. K. Maniania, A. Hassanali, J. N. Eloff

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Experiments were carried out to evaluate the efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorok. (Ascomycota: Hypocreales)-treated semiochemical-baited traps for control of Amblyomma variegatum Fabriscius (Acari: Ixodidae) under field conditions. Unfed A. variegatum adults (118) were seeded in each 100-m plot and allowed to acclimatise for 3 days. On the fourth day (Day 4), an emulsifiable formulation of M. anisopliae (consisting of 49.5% sterile distilled water, fungal conidia, 49.5% corn oil and 1% Tween 80) titrated at 109conidiaml-1 was applied in semiochemical-baited traps (900cm2) which were placed at five spots within the plot. The control and fungal treatments were repeated after 14 …

The Role For Osmotic Agents In Children With Acute Encephalopathies: A Systematic Review, Samson Gwer, Hellen Gatakaa, Leah Mwai, Richard Idro, Charles R. Newton

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Background: Raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is known to complicate both traumatic and non-traumatic encephalopathies. It impairs cerebral perfusion and may cause death due to global ischaemia and intracranial herniation. Osmotic agents are widely used to control ICP. In children, guidelines for their use are mainly guided by adult studies. We conducted this review to determine the current evidence of the effectiveness of osmotic agents and their effect on resolution of coma and outcome in children with acute encephalopathy.Methods: We searched several databases for published and unpublished studies in English and French languages, between January 1966 and March 2009. We considered …

Changes In Transversus Abdominis Thickness With Use Of The Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver During A Functional Task, M. K. Mcgalliard, G. S. Dedrick, J. M. Brismée, C. E. Cook, G. G. Apte, P. S. Sizer Jr.

Physical Therapy

No abstract provided.

The Pursuit Of Language Appropriate Care: Remote Simultaneous Medical Interpretation Use, Debra M. Logan

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

Background. The U.S. government mandates nurses to deliver linguistically appropriate care to hospital patients. It is difficult for nurses to implement the language mandates because there are 6,912 active living languages spoken in the world. Language barriers appear to place limited English proficient (LEP) patients at increased risk for harm when compared to non-LEP patients. Hospitals, a primary nurse employer, are responsible for supplying language services to support accessible, quality care to linguistically diverse populations. This descriptive study explored relationships among the use of remote simultaneous medical interpretation (RSMI) in hospital settings, hospital size as an indicator of organizational resources …

Pediatric Nurses' Journeys To Relieve Children's Post-Operative Pain, Renee C.B. Manworren

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

This study sought to bridge the gap of nurses' knowledge of pain management and translation into clinical practice by describing pediatric nurses' negotiation of the bureaucracy of caring. The purpose of this study was to describe factors that influenced pediatric nurses' actions to relieve children's acute post-operative pain on a pediatric post-surgical care unit. The bureaucracy of caring provided the theoretical framework. A qualitative descriptive study of human factors engineering and ethnography was used to quantify the impact of influential variables on time from assessment to intervention. Few knowledge deficits were identified; but nurses' general knowledge and attitudes regarding pain …

Factors Affecting The Relocation And Transition Of Internationally Educated Nurses Migrating To The United States Of America, Kristina Sylvia Ibitayo

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

A paucity of research studies and systematic reviews have been conducted on IEN nurse migration experiences in the US. The number of IENs in the US RN workforce is projected to continue growing. Therefore, studies on nurse migration and IEN relocation and transition experiences are essential. This exploratory descriptive study on the transition conditions and professional satisfaction of nurses migrating to the US provides information on the complex pull and push factors affecting nurse migration. This study described the push factors, pull factors, personal characteristics, motivation to migrate, transition conditions, family/social environment, work environment, and professional satisfaction of IENs in …

The Combined Effect Of Tiotropium And Formoterol On The Functional Status Of Patients With Moderate-To-Severe Copd, Catherine Dean Stengele Jones

Nursing Dissertations - Archive

This double blinded placebo controlled pilot study examined the use of combined inhaled medication for patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. The inhalation of formoterol versus placebo was studied when combined with the routine use of tiotropium. Maximizing bronchodilitation through the use of combination inhaler therapy is felt to be superior to the use of a single inhaled medication, yet few studies are found in the literature. Currently the Global Initiative for Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) recommends the use of combination inhaled therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe COPD. This study of 18 patients with moderate-to-severe COPD measured the effects on the functional …