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An Exploration Of Effective Patient Education With An Emphasis On Concussion, Kayla M. Ruopp
An Exploration Of Effective Patient Education With An Emphasis On Concussion, Kayla M. Ruopp
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
Concussion is a prevalent healthcare issue in the US, with approximately 1.6-3.8 million sports and recreation-related concussions each year in all ages. A concussion can be defined as a traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces. When an athlete sustains a concussion, a physiologic cascade of events occurs. The most common signs and symptoms of a concussion include: loss of balance, disorientation, headache and confusion. Concussion assessments are important in order to determine the presence of an impairment and there are a multitude of tests that clinicians can use in order to isolate each type of damage. Studies have shown …
The Effects Of A Dementia Simulation Experience On Attitudes Towards People With Dementia, Micah Huckabee
The Effects Of A Dementia Simulation Experience On Attitudes Towards People With Dementia, Micah Huckabee
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
Introduction: The neurodegenerative effects of dementia resulting in cognitive and behavioral impairments is plausibly one of the reasons for a societal stigma towards individuals with dementia. Societal stigmas are associated with decreased life satisfaction, depressive symptoms, and decreased psychological well-being for stigmatized individuals. In an effort to improve attitudes towards individuals with dementia, this study utilized a dementia simulation to measure attitudinal changes after a dementia simulation. Methods: There were 33 participants in this study (13 male and 20 female) between the ages of 18 and 25. Participants completed a Dementia Attitudes Scale (DAS) survey, and then they dressed in …
Uams Summer Health Literacy Study, Merritt Osment
Uams Summer Health Literacy Study, Merritt Osment
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Undergraduate Honors Theses
Background: Health Literacy is a barrier to self-care; patients often lack the skills to understand complicated instructions that deal with medications, wound care, follow up schedules, and preventative care. Patients who undergo hip and knee replacements are often older adults, a population that normally struggles with various aspects of health literacy. Patient education materials are a common means of communicating with these individuals. However, if the patient does not understand the materials that they are given, they are more likely to experience negative side effects after their operation. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare the health literacy …