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Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does evidence support the use of supplements to aid in BP control? Evidence-based answer: Yes. A number of well-tolerated natural therapies have been shown to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP). (See ...
Which medications work best for menorrhagia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Which medications work best for menorrhagia? Evidence-based answer: Four medications have been shown to reduce menstrual blood loss (MBL) significantly in placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials (RCTs): the ...
Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2019)
Best timing for measuring orthostatic vital signs? We typically take a blood pressure within 3 minutes of a patient rising from a supine to a standing position. But is that too long? PRACTICE CHANGER: Measure orthostatic vital signs within 1 minute...
Exploring Family Resilience and Connectedness During a Pandemic in Families Raising a Child with a Neurodevelopmental Disorder
(2023)
is a contributing factor to a family's strength in time of hardship and refers to the family’s “ability, as a functional system, to withstand and rebound from adversity” (Walsh, 2003, page 1). Additionally, a family’s connectedness (e.g., closeness...
Investing in newsrooms during the layoff era
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Local newspapers around the country are in trouble. But as the primary source of information in many of the communities they represent, these organizations provide valuable spaces for the exchange of ideas and information. ...
Factors Related to Mental Health Stigma Among Church-Affiliated African Americans
(2022)
African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, yet represent nearly 20% of persons diagnosed with a mental illness. Studies suggest African Americans experience higher levels of mental health related stigma (MHS) than whites. In addition...
Quantitative analysis of impact of risk factors and learning modalities on urban high school student credit attainment and grade point average during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-2021
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This study examined how traditionally least advantaged populations of urban American midwestern high school students were affected by the pandemic compared to non-least advantaged peers. Previous literature recognized ...
Mental disorders associated with COVID-19 related unemployment
(2021)
, nationally representative dataset, the 2020 COVID-19 Household Pulse Survey. ANOVA with post hoc tests (Tukey HSD) are utilized to reveal the mean difference of mental disorders between various employment status, as well as between reasons of unemployment...
Grief severity and health behaviors following bereavement: Exploring the moderating role of emotion regulation processes
(2023)
theoretical conceptualizations of pathological grief suggest emotion regulatory processes (i.e., experiential avoidance and rumination) play key roles in the development and maintenance of Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD). Within the broader health behavior...
Pod travel in the pandemic era: social media analytics on travel sentiment and spatial distribution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic brought an enormous downturn to the overall hospitality and tourism industry. Accordingly, a novel trend emerged, called 'pod travel,' reflecting travelers' needs and behavior shifts. ...
Using photo-elicitation to explore challenges and creativity in self-managing breast cancer-related lymphedema and work by U.S. Hispanic/Latina survivors : a case study approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
for the Hispanic/Latina survivor. The themes of importance of support relationships, family adaptation, and obstacles encountered in self-managing BCRL and work activities were identified. These findings: 1) shed light on the challenges faced by this ethnic...
Analyzing access: an analysis of food desert coverage during COVID-19
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This study explored the ways in which food desert coverage was reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the research was to analyze reporting patterns such as themes, use of race, and sourcing practices to understand the journalistic...
A family like any other : exploring single motherhood in Columbia, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Single motherhood is often assumed to be filled with poverty, helplessness, and sorrow. This research explores the stereotypes of single mothers, such ...
A content analysis of word choice in social media news coverage of mass shootings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study examined how news organizations utilized Twitter to report on the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. ...
Improving Provider Comfort with the Assessment and Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Sexuality and optimal erectile function are essential aspects of holistic care. Healthcare
providers, however, do not routinely assess erectile function in male patients during the annual
wellness exam. Men are more ...
Telling an augmented story - how can web-based augmented reality be used in designing narratives for brands?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
and comprehensive understanding of AR advertising's effectiveness. This study also found that Web AR provides both potential benefits and drawbacks in practical brand storytelling, suggesting that nuanced strategies for effective design and potential care should...
Protecting the environment: the effects of green menu design on restaurant customers' willingness to pay
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
The present study conducted experiments to reveal the relationship between various message appeals and customers' menu selection processes. There is a dearth of studies that explore the consumer green menu selection ...
Faculty burnout and its relationship to social and institutional support
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The purpose of this sequential explanatory study was to determine if there was a relationship between faculty burnout, social support, institutional support, or salary, as well as establish if any college at a regional ...
Sustainable management of invasive species
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Integrated pest management combines an array of management strategies to combat pest species in an environmentally minded manner. However, these tactics are increasingly disrupted by climate ...
Effects of an Online Meditation-Based Intervention Compared to an Attention-Controlled Group on Chronic Pain Outcome among Nurses: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
(2022)
research into micro-practices as a possible effective strategy for managing chronic pain and stress among nurses....