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A therapist survey of evidence-based practices in publicly funded youth mental health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
sizes in controlled clinical trials for evidence-based treatments (EBTs) for youth MH problems (Weisz, Jensen-Doss & Hawley, 2006). One potential reason for this discrepancy may be that therapists within TAU contexts are not implementing EBTs. To date...
Longitudinal, naturalistic study of training and support for implementation of evidence-based youth mental health practices among community providers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
support in evidence-based practices (EBPs). To address this need, the current study describes the reach and impact of a county-wide youth MH initiative aimed at increasing youths' and families' access to effective youth MH services by providing free EBP...
The STRATA Study: Structural Antecedents of Tdap Administration in Obstetrical Practices in the Midwestern United States
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Every year in the United States, young infants die from pertussis. The incidence of
pertussis among infants exceeds that of all other age groups. Protection is only available if
the mother receives the tetanus, diphtheria, ...
Impact of Nurse Practitioner Practice Regulation on Access to Healthcare Services
(2014-09-26)
Nurse practitioner (NP) practice regulations vary from state to state across the United States. Despite strong evidence supporting the quality of care and satisfaction with care provided by NPs, restrictive regulations continue to limit the practice...
Interdisciplinary practices in apllied behavior analysis: a preliminary investigation of collaborative practices among practitioners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
practices. Results indicated that practitioners in this sample would rate their experience with collaboration to be moderately good (M = 2.05) on a 4 point scale and that issues such as "time," "misperceptions of goals and approaches of other disciplines...
An examination of musical instrument practice among collegiate musicians
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
indicated that collegiate instrumentalists should (a) develop and strengthen self-regulation skills, (b) arrange practice time based on individual schedules, and (c) cope with challenges through discussing potential solutions with peers and instrumental...
Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of speech-language pathologists across settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Salbach and Jaglal's (2010) Evidence-Based Practice Confidence (EPIC) scale, and 2 open-ended questions regarding factors impacting self-efficacy. Participants (n=34) completed semi structured interviews to further explore factors influencing self...
Multi-dimensional scaling and MODELLER based evolutionary algorithms for protein model refinement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
of software packages have been developed and they sometimes perform well on template-based modeling, further improvement is needed for practical use. Model refinement is a step in the prediction process, in which improved structures are constructed based on a...
Exploring the relationship between students' level of content knowledge and their ability to engage in scientific argumentation using structural equation modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The release of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in 2013 introduced science standards that are rich in core ideas as well as science and engineering practices. The NGSS views science content and science practice as closely interconnected...
Teacher conceptions of authentic science : exploring teachers' practical and formal epistemologies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Reform documents such as A Framework for K-12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have placed an emphasis on students' understanding and ability to engage in scientific practices. Even with an understanding...
Implementation of a low-cost, web-based, multi-component training for trauma-focused cognitive-behavioral therapy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
knowledge, use, and fidelity in TF-CBT. A multiple regression showed that previous TF-BT training, clinician attitudes towards evidence-based practices, and clinician age predicted training completion. Implications for web-based trainings and implementation...
Hydraulic design of pervious concrete highway shoulders
(2013)
management practices. The research presented and discussed in this thesis presents the option of using pervious concrete in highway shoulders as a best management practice for stormwater management. Research focused on the hydraulic response of pervious...
Quality of tier 1 instruction in an integrated multi-tiered system of support: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
MTSS, should be evidence-based and differentiated to provide high quality educational opportunities to all students. One established approach to providing accessible and differentiated instruction is Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an instructional...
Evaluating the quality and efficacy of care provided by extended care permit dental hygienists in a school based dental home
(2013)
the dental hygiene scope of practice and supervision regulations through the creation of the extended care permit (ECP) dental hygienist. In 2008, a school-based oral health intervention, that utilized ECP dental hygienists to provide preventive oral health...
Mentoring Latinx Students through Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies at a Predominately White Institution
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
Latinx students are enrolling in four-year higher education institutions (HEIs) at a
rapidly increasing rate. However, an alarmingly low number complete their degrees.
Institutional barriers such as racism, language ...
A practice-based intervention to prepare preservice teachers for inclusion using universal design for learning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
framework to increase inclusive practices, however, it is unknown how to best teach this to pre-service teachers. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of using a practice-based approach to teach UDL as compared to a lecture-based approach...
I consign her wretched walk, her words, deeds, and evil talk: erotic magic and women in the ancient Greco-Roman world
(2013)
Magic in the ancient Greco-Roman world has only recently begun to receive attention
from historians. Thousands of curses, spells, and remnants of magical practices prior to widespread
Christianity have been overlooked ...
Effects of pyramidal training on school psychologist and teacher implementation of trial-based function analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
setting (Bloom et al., 2013; Sigafoos and Saggers, 1995). To empower teachers and increase their efficacy in assessing problem behavior, school consultants can train a group of educators to conduct trial-based FA using a pyramidal approach. This training...
Evaluating the Outcomes of a Concept-Based Curriculum in an Associate Degree Nursing Program
(2016)
A complete overhaul of nursing education has been commanded due to concerns
regarding the proficiency of novice nurses and the clinical care they provide in today’s
increasingly complex health care environment. Novice ...
Improving the Knowledge and Self-Efficacy of Emergency Department Registered Nurses on Providing Early Pregnancy Loss Care Through Online Education
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2023)
Emergency department nurses face multiple challenges when providing support and care to
individuals experiencing grief related to early pregnancy loss. Evidence indicates that providing
relevant information, protecting ...