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Dually Diagnosed Mental Health Clients: A Comparative Study Of Those Receiving Treatment In A Dual Diagnosis Program And Those Receiving Only Mental Health Treatment, Guadalupe Leon Gomez Flores Jan 1997

Dually Diagnosed Mental Health Clients: A Comparative Study Of Those Receiving Treatment In A Dual Diagnosis Program And Those Receiving Only Mental Health Treatment, Guadalupe Leon Gomez Flores

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No abstract provided.


A Comparison Of The Levels Of Patient Staffing Ratios And Staffing Mix To The Number Of Patient Falls In An Acute Care Setting, Candice Marie Peters Jan 1997

A Comparison Of The Levels Of Patient Staffing Ratios And Staffing Mix To The Number Of Patient Falls In An Acute Care Setting, Candice Marie Peters

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No abstract provided.


Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine Jan 1997

Recognizing Gender Differences: A Comparative Analysis Of Two Substance Abuse Treatment Programs, Judyth Lynne Scott, Linda Diane Pettine

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This study explored the treatment of women's substance abuse from a critical theory perspective. The literature indicates that, within substance abuse treatment programs and in the research world, few treatment programs are sensitive to women's specific needs.


The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana Jan 1997

The Most Appropriate Educational Placement For Seriously Emotionally Disturbed Children In Residential Care, Margaret Cecilia Afana

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This research project utilized a post-positivist design for the purpose of exploring and determining the most appropriate educational placement for seriously emotionally disturbed children who reside in residential care and who are considered to be "high risk," both educationally and socially. It was the goal of the study, through qualitative research, to establish a basis for the successful education and social integration of SED children.


Orphanages In America: Are They Needed?, Cara Lynn Hans, Lawrence Payne Jan 1997

Orphanages In America: Are They Needed?, Cara Lynn Hans, Lawrence Payne

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The purpose of this constructivist research study was to examine the idea of returning to the orphanage system, as a placement option for children who have been removed from their homes. The authors felt that this was especially important since lawmakers have been discussing this option as an answer to the question of welfare reform, and further felt that decisions such as these should not be made without the input of professionals in the social work field.


Family Issues And Rehabilitation: Do Job Descriptions Incorporate Family Involvement In Rehabilitation Services?, Corina Miki Joseph Jan 1997

Family Issues And Rehabilitation: Do Job Descriptions Incorporate Family Involvement In Rehabilitation Services?, Corina Miki Joseph

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No abstract provided.


Sexuality And Related Social Skills Training: Meeting The Challenge For Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Caroline Mary Adkison Jan 1997

Sexuality And Related Social Skills Training: Meeting The Challenge For Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Caroline Mary Adkison

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Historically, people with developmental disabilities were denied the right to live in and integrate with the society of individuals without disabilities. Landmark legislation and a societal shift over the past two decades, however, have made it possible for people with developmental disabilities to live and work in the communities in which they live.


Alcohol And Amphetamine Dependencies Convoluted With Anorexia And Bulimia Nervosa, Wendy Sue Briggs, Kelly-Jo Chastain-Carlton Jan 1997

Alcohol And Amphetamine Dependencies Convoluted With Anorexia And Bulimia Nervosa, Wendy Sue Briggs, Kelly-Jo Chastain-Carlton

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This study explored the possibility that some individuals with alcohol and amphetamine addictions are initially motivated to use alcohol and amphetamines because of underlying issues involving body dissatisfaction and weight reduction associated with Anorexia and Bilimia Nervosa. Current literature reveals similarities among chemical dependencies and eating disorders.


A Study Of The Predisposing Factors For Depression In In-Center Chronic Hemodialysis Patients, Rachel Michelle Heimbigner Jan 1997

A Study Of The Predisposing Factors For Depression In In-Center Chronic Hemodialysis Patients, Rachel Michelle Heimbigner

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No abstract provided.


Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts Jan 1997

Chronic Fatigue And Immune Dysfunction Syndrome: Its Relationship To Underlying Emotional And Psychological Issues, Terri Lynn Alberts

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This post-positivist research study explored the possible relationship between Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and the presence of underlying psychological and emotional issues. An exploratory design with naturalistic methods of inquiry was utilized to investigate whether the presence, or absence, of these issues had any impact on the overall disease process.


Interprofessional Expectations Of The Medical Social Worker In Home Health Care, Wendy Marie Schill Jan 1997

Interprofessional Expectations Of The Medical Social Worker In Home Health Care, Wendy Marie Schill

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No abstract provided.


Pay-Per-Visit For Home Health Agency Nurses, Paula Beth Peoples Jan 1997

Pay-Per-Visit For Home Health Agency Nurses, Paula Beth Peoples

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No abstract provided.


Sexual Identity Risk Favors In Childhood Suicide Attempts, Linda Thomas, Lary Totten Jan 1997

Sexual Identity Risk Favors In Childhood Suicide Attempts, Linda Thomas, Lary Totten

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No abstract provided.


Effects Of Mdl-72222 On Cocaine- And Morphine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference In Preweanling Rats, Bonnie Sue Butterfield Jan 1997

Effects Of Mdl-72222 On Cocaine- And Morphine-Induced Conditioned Place Preference In Preweanling Rats, Bonnie Sue Butterfield

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No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Client Attachment Styles And Therapeutic Alliance On Treatment Outcome, Dayle Louisa Hill Jan 1997

The Effects Of Client Attachment Styles And Therapeutic Alliance On Treatment Outcome, Dayle Louisa Hill

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No abstract provided.


Discrepancies In Social Workers' Self-Perception In Theoretical And Treatment Approaches To Depressed Late Middle-Age Women, Enid Aida Velasco Jan 1997

Discrepancies In Social Workers' Self-Perception In Theoretical And Treatment Approaches To Depressed Late Middle-Age Women, Enid Aida Velasco

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Information About Primary Care Physicians Considered Most Useful By Managed Health Care Consumers, Janet Marie Webb Jan 1997

Information About Primary Care Physicians Considered Most Useful By Managed Health Care Consumers, Janet Marie Webb

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.