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The relationship between medication adherence, health literacy and social support network in the hypertensive emergency department patient
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Hypertension (HTN) is a major risk factor for the development of heart disease, which is the number one cause of death in the United States (U.S.). The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) led to a significant increase in emergency department (ED...
A behavioral feedback-based intervention to improve medication adherence in older adults with hypertension
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
RCT tests an 8-week behavioral feedback-based intervention to improve medication adherence and blood pressure control among older adults with hypertension. Fifteen adults aged 60 years and older were randomized to intervention or control groups. At 12...
Privacy and senior adoption of assistive technology in residential care
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Within the next twenty years, there is a large increase anticipated in the segment of the population ages sixty five and older and a subsequent increase in demand on residential care facilities. With this expectation, ...
Systematic review and meta-analyses of trendelenburg and prone position on intraocular pressure in adult patients undergoing surgery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Background. Patients undergoing surgery in the Trendelenburg and prone positions may be at risk for postoperative vision loss associated with increased intraocular pressure. The purpose of this dissertation research is to ...
The experience of men who were managing symptoms of COPD
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of middle-aged men who were managing symptoms of COPD. A longitudinal design with non...
Attitudes and beliefs about corporal punishment among inner city homeless parents : a qualitative narrative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Despite the large body of research on the harmful effects and ineffectiveness of corporal punishment (CP), it is a common and socially acceptable method of child discipline in the United States. Parents are most likely to ...
Exploring novice RN's perception of ACLS simulation : recognition and prevention of failure to rescue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The purpose of this study was to determine whether simulation in healthcare improves novice RNs' perceived self-efficacy for recognizing and responding to changes in patient's condition. Having 6-24 months' nursing experience, ...
The influence of breast cancer-related lymphedema on women's return-to-work
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The majority of women who develop breast cancer are under retirement age. Therefore, occupational functioning and employment are issues of significant concern. Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the major ...
The experience of rural children whose daily lives are limited by asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Asthma is the most common cause of disability in childhood, affecting more than one million U.S. children. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to describe children's experience of disabling asthma. After obtaining ...
"It's all country boys" : rural young male perceptions of risk and protective factors for dating violence and technology-based interventions as an acceptable response
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
In 2019, one in eight US teens reported experiencing Teen Dating Violence (TDV) as physical, psychological, sexual, and online abuse. Studies show rural youth report up to twice the physical violence rates of urban youth ...
The experience of young adults living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this interpretive phenomenological study was to explore and interpret the experience of young adults living with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who were diagnosed by a physician at least six ...