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Assessing The Types Of Juvenile Detention Medical Issues: A Focus On Florida, De’Angelo Dean
Assessing The Types Of Juvenile Detention Medical Issues: A Focus On Florida, De’Angelo Dean
MUSC Theses and Dissertations
The justice system for young people in the United States has been a source of worry as more people acknowledge the possible adverse outcomes of involvement in the justice system during adolescence. Involvement with law enforcement can lead to various difficulties for young people, such as heightened susceptibility to psychological problems, interruptions in their education, and reduced prospects for achievement in the future. Hence, it is crucial to understand the interplays between the health care for juveniles referred by courts or law enforcement for hospital care to identify opportunities for process and outcome improvements. The interaction between juveniles and the …
Health Concerns Of Adolescents And Adults With Spina Bifida, Jessica A. Starowicz
Health Concerns Of Adolescents And Adults With Spina Bifida, Jessica A. Starowicz
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
The Transitional and Lifelong Care (TLC) program is a multidisciplinary clinical service providing comprehensive, coordinated care to adolescents and adults with spina bifida (SB). This study sought to identify the most common health concerns among this population at initial consultation and identify patient factors related to these concerns to ultimately improve health care delivery. A retrospective chart review was performed. Descriptive analyses were completed and associations between concerns and patient factors were determined using Spearman’s rho correlation coefficients. A multiple linear regression was performed to estimate the relationship between patient factors and total number of concerns reported. Ninety-four patient charts …