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Full-Text Articles in Clinical and Medical Social Work

Prevalence Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Minority Groups, Patricia Elizabeth Sanchez Jan 2005

Prevalence Of Type 2 Diabetes Among Minority Groups, Patricia Elizabeth Sanchez

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was twofold. First, the study evaluated Loma Linda University Medical Center's (LLUMC) Diabetes Treatment Center's (DTC) effectiveness in providing diabetes education and services to high risk minority populations. Second, the results of the study helped the DTC determine the need for expanding its present efforts in the form of community health prevention services to San Bernardino County residents.


The Assessment Of Caregiver Burden Among Participants In The Home-Based Primary Care Program, Dennis Kaney Jan 2000

The Assessment Of Caregiver Burden Among Participants In The Home-Based Primary Care Program, Dennis Kaney

Theses Digitization Project

With the increase in the elderly, American's caregiver roles and responsibilities are also on the rise. Developing with this increase is the growing problem of caregiver burden. The Loma Linda V. A. Hospital has developed a service known as the Home-Based Primary Care program designed to combat caregiver burden. Studies were conducted among caregiver participants in this program in an effort to evaluate overall levels of burden and the program's efficiency at meeting caregiver needs. Overall this program provides a useful model for future programs aimed at reducing caregiver burden. Limitations that can be improved, however, include consistency in scheduling, …


An Exploratory Study To Identify Services That Will Aid Foster Parents In San Bernardino County And Potentially Reduce The Frequency Of Multiple Placements, Michelle Terez Navarro, Cody Marie Dawkins Jan 2000

An Exploratory Study To Identify Services That Will Aid Foster Parents In San Bernardino County And Potentially Reduce The Frequency Of Multiple Placements, Michelle Terez Navarro, Cody Marie Dawkins

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Caregivers Perceptions Of Permanency Planning For Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Joanne Sue Claytor Jan 2000

Caregivers Perceptions Of Permanency Planning For Adults With Developmental Disabilities, Joanne Sue Claytor

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Identifying Community Specific Barriers To Prenatal Care Services, Linda Pearl Helsper Jan 1998

Identifying Community Specific Barriers To Prenatal Care Services, Linda Pearl Helsper

Theses Digitization Project

The intent of this research project was to discover the barriers that exist in this community when a woman attempts to access prenatal care. A concern for the well being of the children in the community and a belief in the importance of early intervention to enhance outcomes inspired the idea for this project.


The Effects Of Hiv/Aids Education Curriculum On The Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs And Behaviors Of College Freshmen, Kimberly Sue Curry, Frank Thomas Pullara Jr. Jan 1998

The Effects Of Hiv/Aids Education Curriculum On The Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs And Behaviors Of College Freshmen, Kimberly Sue Curry, Frank Thomas Pullara Jr.

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


A Constructive View Of The Non-Compliant Patient: Understanding Barriers To Compliance And Proposed Solutions, Barbara Smith Jan 1998

A Constructive View Of The Non-Compliant Patient: Understanding Barriers To Compliance And Proposed Solutions, Barbara Smith

Theses Digitization Project

The health care industry is currently experiencing many changes. Managed care is altering the way health care is delivered through advances in technology and new approaches in financing. As part of this transition, importance will be placed on patients becoming better consumers and participants in determining their health care service needs. The focus of this study is on the non-compliant patient and the many factors that revolve around this topic.


Compliance Behavior In Physical Therapy Home Programs, Douglas Paul Rosario Jan 1998

Compliance Behavior In Physical Therapy Home Programs, Douglas Paul Rosario

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Central City Youth And Hiv/Aids An Emerging Community Construct: Finding The Best Fit Ofprovention And Intervention Service, Michael David Black Jan 1998

Central City Youth And Hiv/Aids An Emerging Community Construct: Finding The Best Fit Ofprovention And Intervention Service, Michael David Black

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


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

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


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

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

Theses Digitization Project

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.


Restraint Use: Impact Of An Employee Educational Program In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Elizabeth Ann Roybal Jan 1996

Restraint Use: Impact Of An Employee Educational Program In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Elizabeth Ann Roybal

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


Indicators Of Delay Between Recommendation For Community Outpatient Treatment And Release Into A Conditional Release Program, Dennis Howard Littlefield, Eric Harley Summers Jan 1996

Indicators Of Delay Between Recommendation For Community Outpatient Treatment And Release Into A Conditional Release Program, Dennis Howard Littlefield, Eric Harley Summers

Theses Digitization Project

The mentally ill who have been found not guilty of a crime by reason of insanity (NGRI), appear to be at risk in several areas when confronted with the judicial system. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the factors which predict recidivism of NGRI patients in Community Out-patient Treatment (COT) also inhibit a patient's release into a conditional release program (CONREP).


In-Home Health Care And Hospitalization Status, Donna Lee Maeser Jan 1996

In-Home Health Care And Hospitalization Status, Donna Lee Maeser

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of the study was to describe the relationship between in-home health care services for elderly patients who were recently discharged from inpatient care and re-hospitalization rates. The design was descriptive and the hypothesis was that the provision of in-home health care services would mitigate a decline in the health status, of an elderly patient, following discharge from inpatient care and prevent re-hospitalization.


Medical Social Work: Why Is It Underutilized In Home Health Care?, Susan Lee Robilotta Jacobs Jan 1993

Medical Social Work: Why Is It Underutilized In Home Health Care?, Susan Lee Robilotta Jacobs

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.


The Emotional And Instrumental Experiences Of Caregivers Of Senile Dementia/Alzheimer Type Patients, Lisa Hilder Jan 1993

The Emotional And Instrumental Experiences Of Caregivers Of Senile Dementia/Alzheimer Type Patients, Lisa Hilder

Theses Digitization Project

No abstract provided.