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The Predictability Of Facebook Memorial Page Participation On Grief, Colleen Grote

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

As the world's largest social networking site, Facebook, continues to grow in popularity, it is imperative for counselors and counselor educators to better understand how online environments impact all facets of life, including death. Grief behaviors on Facebook have been a focus of scholars since the launch of the social networking site in 2004. Researchers have demonstrated that Facebook memorial pages have a significant impact on the social and cultural practices related to death and memorialization for Facebook users. However, despite a rapid rise in research related to online mourning, researchers have yet been able to establish the potential risk …

A Comparative Analysis Of Family Therapies On Youth With A Co-Occurring Disorder, Rochelle Henderson-Clark

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There are approximately 1.3 million youth who have been diagnosed with a co-occurring disorder. The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the type of therapy (brief strategic family therapy or family functional therapy), demographic factors (age, race, type of drug used), and therapy discharge status (successful or unsuccessful) in male youth with a co-occurring disorder of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and substance use disorder. A correlational research design of a cross-sectional nature was used for this study and secondary data were obtained from a mental health agency located in Hampton Roads Virginia. The theoretical basis for this …

Predictors Of Readmission To Youth Counseling Services Among Adolescents In Saskatoon Canada, Felicia Lawal

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders are some of the frequently occurring mental illnesses among Canadian children and adolescents that can result in debilitating short and long terms outcomes. The rise in readmission rates for recipients of mental illness in Saskatchewan, coupled with the high incidences of suicide-related deaths, necessitates a patient outcome evaluation for predictors of readmission to youth counseling services among adolescents. The purpose of this secondary data analysis study was to explore the associations between anxiety, depression, substance use disorder, individual counseling, family counseling, group counseling, and the outcome of readmission within 1 year following discharge from …

A Sensory-Based Program To Enhance Occupational Performance For Dementia, Naomi Grace Wong, Jacob Joseph Gantan, Ivy Annahi Torres-Flores, Heather Anne August

Student Research Posters

Dementia is a neurological disease, causing behavioral and cognitive symptoms, that progressively impairs an individual’s ability to engage in meaningful activities. Progressive deterioration associated with dementia impacts occupational performance and independence and quality of life. Sensory based interventions, such as drumming groups, have been hypothesized to be a non-pharmacological intervention for individuals with dementia. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of a sensory based intervention program, in this case participation in a drumming group, on functional engagement during self-feeding for individuals with dementia. Researchers gathered data over the course of two days using the Functional Behavior …

Veterans Court: Examining The Effectiveness Of Veteran-Specific Rehabilitation, Rochelle Sundeen Diconti

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

Due to the growing percentage of mental health illnesses related to combat trauma and traumatic brain injuries, the rates of incarceration, suicide, and substance use disorders are skyrocketing in the returning veteran population. The Veterans Court program directs veterans with certain criminal issues into a program designed to treat veterans in need, as opposed to incarcerating them. The purpose of this study is to conduct an initial examination of the effectiveness of this program by measuring four specific factors directly linked to veteran trauma and mental health. I included measures of problematic-anger, shame, thriving, and veteran-specific reintegration issues. Data was …

Day-Level Associations Between Substance Use And Hiv Risk Behavior Among A Diverse Sample Of Transgender Women, Brett M. Millar, Devin English, Raymond L. Moody, H. Jonathon Rendina, Demetria Cain, Nadav Antebi-Gruszka, Joseph A. Carter, Jeffrey T. Parsons

Publications and Research

Purpose: Transgender women in the United States face elevated rates of HIV and of substance use. Studies measuring overall or aggregate levels of substance use have linked use to increased HIV transmission risk behavior (TRB). Although intensive longitudinal studies in other populations have found day-level links between substance use and TRB, no study has yet explored such links among transgender women. This study aimed to fill this gap in the literature.

Methods: Utilizing survey and 60-day timeline follow-back interview data from a sample of 214 transgender women in New York City, we tested whether day-level heavy drinking, marijuana use, and/or …

Understanding Perceptions Of Child Maltreatment Risk: A Qualitative Study Of Early Head Start Home Visitors, Alayna Schreier, Kelsey Mccoy, Mary F. Flood, Brian Wilcox, David J. Hansen

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

Infants and toddlers enrolled in Early Head Start are at increased risk for child maltreatment. Within Early Head Start, home visitors are in a unique position to identify the families most likely to experience maltreatment by identifying characteristics and behaviors of children, caregivers, families, and environments that are of concern. However, research has demonstrated that home visitors are often ill-equipped to identify and address risk factors such as parental mental health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Further, little is known about how home visitors understand and perceive risk for maltreatment and identify vulnerable families. The study sought to identify …

The Novice Licensed Professional Counselor's Perceived Preparedness To Use Self-Disclosure, Nicole Pfaff

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Self-disclosure is used by feminist, humanistic, client-centered, and a variety of other counselors to build therapeutic alliances with clients. However, little research has been conducted on counselors' perceptions of their preparedness to use self-disclosure. This exploratory multiple-case study used attachment theory as a framework to explore the perceptions of novice licensed professional counselors' preparedness to use self-disclosure. The 12 participants who participated in face-to-face interviews practiced as licensed professional counselors in Delaware, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. The participants described how they learned, practiced, and used self-disclosure. After analyzing interview data through cycle coding and peer review, themes emerged showing participants' …

Stress, Anxiety, And Depression: Role Of Campus Connectedness, Social Support, And Coping Among Nepalese Nursing Students, Priscilla Samson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

High levels of stress, anxiety, and depression (SAD) can adversely influence physical health, psychological well-being, and academic and clinical performance of nursing students. Numerous studies have identified the factors associated with SAD; however, a paucity of empirical research addresses the relationship of SAD with campus connectedness (CC), perceived social support (PSS), and coping. The purpose of this quantitative cross-sectional study, guided by Lazarus and Folkman's theory of stress, coping, and adaptation, was to determine the prevalence of SAD and examine its relationship with CC, PSS, and coping among undergraduate nursing students of Nepal. Survey research was conducted using depression anxiety …

Differences In Coping Strategies Of African American Children With Chronic Pain, Eddie Lee Coleman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic pain is a significant problem in the U.S. pediatric population, conservatively estimated to affect 15% to 20% of children. Few studies have focused on coping strategies African American children use to manage chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to examine coping strategies used by African American children and adolescents ages 11 to 18 years suffering from chronic pain and to examine gender and age differences in this population. The gate control theory provided the framework for the study. The Pain Coping Questionnaire was used to measure coping strategies in a convenience sample of 44 children and adolescents …

Generational Homelessness In New York City Family Homeless Shelters, Deborah Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Homelessness has been a problem in New York City (NYC) for decades. Part of the problem is children who grew up in the shelter system and then returned as adults, a phenomenon known as 2nd-generation homelessness. Literature indicates that no researchers have interviewed second-generation homeless adults about their experiences. The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of 2nd-generation homelessness from the perspective of homeless adults returning to the shelter system. The sample included 1 second-generation homeless adult and 10 case managers at Tier II homeless shelters. Interviews were conducted and data were analyzed using hand coding to …

Assessment Of The Need For Provider Education On Screening For Depression In Patients With Select Dermatologic Problems, Sarah B. Zerhusen

DNP Projects

PURPOSE: The purpose of this project is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, skills, and self-efficacy of dermatology providers’ assessment of depression in patients with chronic skin disease to determine the need for continuing education programs.

METHODS: This is a single practice, multi site, quantitative correlational design study to assess provider use, comfort, and proficiency of screening and discussion of depression in patients suffering from plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Data was collected through the use of a questionnaire dispensed in January of 2018. The sample consisted of 23 dermatology providers in a dermatology practice with clinics in Louisville, Lebanon, …

Evaluating The Relationship Between Phq9 And Global Pain Scale (Gps) Scores In Opioid Dependent Adults: A Retrospective Correlational Study, Lori Nolan

DNP Projects

Background: Depression, chronic pain and opioid dependence are conditions commonly encountered in primary care settings. These comorbidities create treatment challenges while negatively influencing outcomes of care. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) and Global Pain Scale (GPS) are valid screening tools used to score depression and pain symptoms. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the PHQ9 and Global Pain Scale (GPS) scores in opioid dependent adults with chronic pain to determine whether both tools are necessary.

Methods: This was a descriptive study using a retrospective correlational research design. Data was obtained from the electronic medical records …

Provider Adherence And Influencing Factors To Implementation Of An Alcohol Withdrawal Protocol, Ashley Sellers

DNP Projects

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess provider adherence of an initial alcohol withdrawal protocol among adult inpatients, correlate outcome variables with protocol initiation, and examine the factors influencing provider decisions to implement all parts of the protocol.

METHODS: This multi-center descriptive evaluation utilized a retrospective medical record review and qualitative survey. A convenience sample of 313 inpatients represented 395 separate admissions between January and June 2018 in the four adult hospitals of a large health care system. Twenty-four providers participated in an anonymous online survey.

RESULTS: The protocol was implemented in its entirety three times (1%) …

Diabetes-Related Distress Screening: A Survey Of Primary Care Providers' Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices In Treating Patients With Difficulty Meeting Glycemic Goals., Michele Patrice Paxton

DNP Projects

A patient with diabetes is two to three times more likely to be depressed than the general population. Furthermore, the combination of diabetes and depression is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, research has shown that treatment for depression does not correlate with lower HbA1c levels or a decrease in morbidity and mortality. Recently, a body of evidence has shown that increased HbA1c levels and depression are associated with the emotional burden of managing diabetes. The emotional burden is caused by the constant behavioral and mental demands of managing the disease and the worry and fear of the impending …

ปัจจัยทางจิตสังคมของกลุ่มประชากรคนไร้บ้านที่มีโรคจิตเวชในเขตกรุงเทพมหานคร, ถิรนันท์ ช่วยมิ่ง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวิจัยในครั้งนี้เป็นการวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพ (Qualitative Research) โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อศึกษาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างโรคจิตเวชกับสถานการณ์ก่อนและหลังภาวะไร้บ้านในกลุ่มประชากรคนไร้บ้าน และความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างปัจจัยทางจิตสังคมของคนไร้บ้านและการเปลี่ยนแปลงอาการของโรคจิตเวช กลุ่มตัวอย่างคือกลุ่มประชากรคนไร้บ้านในเขตกรุงเทพมหานคร จำนวน 20 คน ซึ่งได้รับการวินิจฉัยจากเครื่องมือวินิจฉัย โรคจิตเวช Mini International Neuropsychiatric (Thai version) (5.0) (M.I.N.I) รวบรวมข้อมูลโดยผู้วิจัยด้วยการสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึก ตามหัวข้อคำถามที่สร้างขึ้น โดยมีเนื้อหาครอบคลุมวัตถุประสงค์ที่ต้องการศึกษา สัมภาษณ์เกี่ยวกับประวัติส่วนตัว สาเหตุสำคัญที่ทำให้ตัดสินใจไร้บ้าน ประวัติความเจ็บป่วยทางจิตเวชของคนไร้บ้านทั้งในอดีตและปัจจุบัน ปัจจัยทางจิตสังคมของคนไร้บ้านและการเปลี่ยนแปลงอาการจิตเวช การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลใช้การวิเคราะห์เนื้อหา (content analysis) ผลการศึกษาพบข้อมูลความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างสถานการณ์โรคจิตเวชก่อนไร้บ้านและหลังภาวะไร้บ้าน สถานการณ์โรคจิตเวชก่อนไร้บ้าน พบ 4 โรค ได้แก่ โรคซึมเศร้า โรคอารมณ์สองขั้ว โรคติดสุราหรือสารเสพติด และโรคจิต สถานการณ์โรคจิตเวชในปัจจุบัน พบ 5 โรค ได้แก่ โรคซึมเศร้า โรคอารมณ์สองขั้ว โรคติดสุราหรือสารเสพติด โรคจิต และโรควิตกกังวล พบว่าโรคจิตเวชมีความสัมพันธ์กับสาเหตุของการไร้บ้าน โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่ง ประชากรกลุ่มที่เสี่ยงต่อการเป็นคนไร้บ้านคือผู้ที่มีอาการจิตเวช ในระดับรุนแรง อาทิ โรคจิตหรือโรคอารมณ์สองขั้ว ซึ่งมีปัจจัยทางด้านสุขภาพจิตทับซ้อนกับปัญหาทางสังคม อันได้แก่ ปัญหาทางเศรษฐกิจ ความสัมพันธ์ภายในครอบครัว ความล้มเหลวของระบบการรักษาผู้ป่วยจิตเวช การสนับสนุนทางสังคม ทัศนคติทางลบ ความไม่รู้และไม่เข้าใจต่อผู้ป่วยจิตเวช ปัญหาเหล่านี้เป็นระเบิดเวลาที่จะสร้างปัญหาให้กับคุณภาพประชากรในอนาคตอย่างเลี่ยงไม่พ้น และพบปัจจัยจิตสังคมที่ส่งผลต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงอาการจิตเวช ดังนี้ ปัจจัยทางด้านสังคม 6 ด้าน ได้แก่ ปัญหาทางเศรษฐกิจ ปัจจัยด้านการงาน สภาพแวดล้อมและความปลอดภัยในสังคม สุขภาพและความพิการ นโยบายจัดระเบียบคนไร้บ้านของภาครัฐ และการเข้าถึงสวัสดิการทางสังคมและบริการสาธารณสุข และ ปัจจัยทางด้านจิตใจ 3 ด้าน ได้แก่ ความสิ้นหวัง ความโดดเดี่ยว และความรู้สึกไร้ค่า ดังนั้น จึงมีความจำเป็นที่จะต้องสร้างความเข้มแข็งในระดับชุมชน ไปจนถึงระดับนโยบายส่วนกลาง พัฒนาการมีส่วนร่วมของชุมชนในการแก้ไขปัญหาผู้ป่วยจิตเวช โดยเริ่มต้นได้จากการสร้างความเข้าใจพื้นฐานเกี่ยวกับโรคจิตเวชให้กับคนในชุมชนอย่างต่อเนื่อง เพื่อลดอคติ ทำให้เกิดความอาทร นำไปสู่ความช่วยเหลือของชุมชนที่จะมีต่อผู้ป่วยจิตเวชและครอบครัว เพื่อที่จะไม่ต้องแบกรับปัญหาและการแก้ไขสถานการณ์ปัญหาต่าง ๆ เพียงลำพัง เป็นการดีหากมีพื้นที่ในการฟื้นฟู ดูแล ผู้ป่วยจิตเวชที่ไม่สามารถดูแลตัวเองได้ จะมีเพิ่มขึ้นและเป็นต้นแบบในการดูแลผู้ป่วยจิตเวชอย่างรอบด้าน เป็นสิ่งที่ได้เริ่มขึ้นโดยชุมชนที่เข้มแข็งเป็นสำคัญ

Immigration As A Social Determinant Of Health: Proceedings Of A Workshop, Tiffiany O. Howard, National Academies Of Sciences, Engineering, And Medicine, Numerous Authors, See Full List Below

Political Science Faculty Research

Since 1965 the foreign-born population of the United States has swelled from 9.6 million or 5 percent of the population to 45 million or 14 percent in 2015. Today, about one-quarter of the U.S. population consists of immigrants or the children of immigrants. Given the sizable representation of immigrants in the U.S. population, their health is a major influence on the health of the population as a whole. On average, immigrants are healthier than native-born Americans. Yet, immigrants also are subject to the systematic marginalization and discrimination that often lead to the creation of health disparities. To explore the link …

Exploring Challenges In Conducting E-Mental Health Research Among Asian American Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rose E. Constantino, Rogelio A. Arenas, Judzia N. Bombard, Alvin Ryan Acupan

Nursing Faculty Research

In this discussion paper, we explore the challenges of conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women and propose a model for addressing these barriers. Based on an extensive literature review, we identify two main types of barriers to conducting e-mental health intervention research among Asian American women: recruitment barriers and adherence barriers. Recruitment barriers are further subcategorized into those related to (1) stigmatized cultural beliefs about mental illness and mental health services; (2) lack of awareness about mental health services; and (3) language barrier. As to adherence barriers, the two identified subtypes concern (1) acuity and severity of …

Resilience, Acculturative Stress, And Family Norms Against Disclosure Of Mental Health Problems Among Foreign-Born Filipino American Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Reimund Serafica, Chad L. Cross, Rose E. Constantino, Rogelio A. Arenas

Nursing Faculty Research

The present study explores the relationships between resilience, acculturative stress, and family norms against disclosure of mental health problems among foreign-born Filipino American women. The sample consisted of 159 foreign-born Filipino American women aged 18 years and above and residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Participants completed paper-and-pencil questionnaires. Results indicated high levels of resilience and moderate levels of acculturative stress. Findings also showed a significant negative correlation between resilience and acculturative stress, and a significant predictive effect of resilience on acculturative stress. We also found a significant negative relationship between resilience and family norms against disclosure of mental …

Academic Advisors' Attitudes Toward Students Experiencing Mental Health Issues, Danielle Aming

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As students continue to pursue higher education, the potential for them to experience mental health issues will exist (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2011; Center for Collegiate Mental Health, 2012; Gruttadaro & Crudo, 2012; Salzer, 2012; Center for Collegiate Mental Health, 2013). When entering a new environment, students will look to make connections with the institution; one of these connections can be with an academic advisor (Harper & Peterson, 2005; Harper & Wilson, 2010; Kuh, 2011; Pearson, 2012). It is important for individuals experiencing mental health issues to make connections to the institution so that they are more likely to …