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Developing a model of psychiatric visit non-adherence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
-adherence by leveraging readily available electronic billing and scheduling system data, as well as data from an EMR, to identify and analyze a set of determinants of visit non-adherence. Three strategies, statistical analysis, machine learning/data mining and model...
Use of Biomechanical Motion Analysis to Evaluate Endotracheal Intubation Skill in a Simulated Clinical Setting
(2015)
This study evaluated, using motion capture technology, the performance characteristics of
novice and experienced medical personnel performing endotracheal intubation in a simulated
clinical setting. Few objective measures ...
The Influence of Parenting and Acculturative Stress on Parental Feeding Style and Pediatric Obesity for Latino Families
(2015)
Pediatric obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Previous research has
shown that parenting factors related to stress and parental feeding style impact child BMI,
and that Latino families are especially at ...
Health costs of sickle cell disease patients from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, 1996-1997, 2002-2003, 2007-2008
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
Chronic conditions affect a person physically, mentally, emotion, socially, and financially. With the increase in technology and advancements in medicine, those with chronic conditions are living longer and spending more money to do so. Using...
Influences on contraceptive use among college women
(2015-05-19)
outcomes for the woman and the infant. Women in the following groups have the highest rates of UIP: aged 20-24; unmarried and co-habitating; income below the poverty level; educational level less than a high school diploma; and, Black or Latina women...
A medicare benefit expansion: inpatient clinical and economic outcomes in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-07-08)
to December 31, 2007). Results: A patient who had DBS surgery in the 12 months post NCD is more likely to be discharged to long or short term care rather than home (OR 3.671, p=0.0249); is associated with longer lengths of stay (0.2888, p=0...
Long-term outcomes and parental decision-making about treatment for deformational plagiocephaly
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2013)
Deformational plagiocephaly is a misshapen head in an infant that arises at birth,
or shortly thereafter, due to an asymmetry of the skull. There are two treatment methods
available for plagiocephaly: helmeting and ...
On ‘Clear and Present Danger’: The Influence of Firearm Legislation on College Student Perceptions of Mental Illness and Treatment-Seeking Intentions
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
Mental illness (MI) stigma is considered a primary barrier to seeking and remaining
in treatment. Mental health experts argue that directly targeting persons with MI in an
effort to reduce gun violence may increase ...
Analysis of best practice procedures to prevent sudden death in high school athletics : a regional assessment.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Objective: The analyze the adherence to best practice recommendations through the implementation of specific policies and procedures to prevent sudden death and identify barriers preventing implementation. Design and Setting: This is a mixed methods...
A mixed-methods research predicting intentions and perceptions about intimate partner violence screening among nursing students and nurse educators in Thailand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
IPV screening in healthcare settings is an effective secondary prevention strategy for IPV that can reduce negative consequences IPV survivors may experience. However, healthcare providers have not tended to screen patients or women who may...
Evaluating the Ergonomics of Healthcare Providers using Kinematic Motion Analysis, Electromyography, and Musculoskeletal Modeling
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in healthcare providers have been heavily reported, and are a major cause of occupational discomfort, disability, and occupational absence. Current evaluation methodology of occupational posture...
Impact of the Implementation of Accountable Care Organizational Structure on Pediatric Emergency Department Visits
(2016)
In 2010, the United States was spending more per capita on healthcare than other
similar countries but did not have better outcomes and spending was increasing at an
unsustainable rate. That same year, the Patient ...
Traditional postpartum care : alloparenting from an evolutionary perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This dissertation focuses on traditional postpartum care and its variation across different human populations using an evolutionary framework. Whereas traditional healthcare may...
Genetics in practice : applications of quantitative genetics to environment and educational pursuits
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
still segregating in HB animals. This indicates that this method may be effective for determining a limited number of high-impact genes after a short number of generations. To further resolve the architecture of the difference between these two strains...
Light-activated biomacromolecules
(2013)
Biomacromolecules, mainly nucleic acids and proteins, are involved in
every cellular process and therefore their aberrant level or function is linked with
most of the diseases. Controlling these macromolecules using light ...
University catalog, 2017-18
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
University catalog, 2016-2017
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
information for supporting offices, and a complete listing of faculty members. -- Page 3....
A study of Monteverdi's three genera from the preface to Book VIII of Madrigals in relation to operatic characters in Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in patria and L'incoronazione di Poppea
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The construction of character on the early operatic stage by means of musical gestures is an indisputable achievement of Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643). Such an accomplishment was the result of a continuing development of musical ideas over many...