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Attitudes and beliefs about corporal punishment among inner city homeless parents : a qualitative narrative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
regarding the use of CP, their opinions about the No-Hit policy at the shelter where they live, and what types of help or support they believed the shelter could provide for them. Data were collected from 18 homeless parents (n = 14 mothers; n = 4 fathers...
Professional practice models in long-term care
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This qualitative descriptive study explored the data from twenty-nine nursing homes in Missouri in which opportunity for resident care improvement was ...
A socioecological perspective : the "ups and downs" of living with type 2 diabetes among working adults in the rural south
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Persons with higher patient activation levels are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors. This qualitative study addressed a population that may be particularly vulnerable to poor diabetes outcomes: rural, ...
The experience of living with hypertension: a narrative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Hypertension, an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, claims about 17.9 million lives every year. There is a largely uncontrolled hypertension epidemic, which results in significant numbers of life-threatening ...
2 Feet 4 Life : feasibility of a foot care self-management intervention for older adults without diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Foot problems are prevalent, impact over 30% of older adults, and can lead to loss of function, falls, and hospitalization. This pilot intervention ...
Symptoms, walking behaviors, and mobility of Thai patients after colorectal cancer surgery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains in the top two causes of cancer related death in Thailand. CRC surgery impacts functional capacity, gastrointestinal recovery, and postoperative symptoms. Given that early mobilization ...
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)
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a sequela of breast cancer treatment. Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lifetime risk of developing this incurable condition. A growing ethnic population in the United ...
"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)
intervention, policy, and for researchers by providing a broader framework for the development of theory and effective violence prevention practice in low-income, rural contexts....
The assessment of HIV knowledge and attitudes towards caring for HIV/AIDS patients among senior nursing students in baccalaureate programs in the United States of America and Thailand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
This study uses a descriptive, comparative design to examine, describe, and compare HIV knowledge and attitudes towards caring for HIV/AIDS patients among senior baccalaureate nursing students in the United States of America ...
Stress levels in veterans with PTSD and equines during therapeutic horseback riding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Military Veterans are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to combat while on deployment. Up to 30 percent of Veterans suffer from PTSD and many do not seek treatment due to the ...
Hospital acquired pressure injury in adult orthopedic spine surgery patients: risk factors and risk assessment tools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Approximately 25 percent of all hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) begin in the perioperative area. The study purposes were to identify risk factors in adult surgical patients undergoing orthopedic spine surgery ...
Systematic review and meta-analysis of primary care-based physical activity interventions among older adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Background. Most healthcare providers agree that increasing physical activity (PA) in older adults is beneficial but providing effective interventions can be difficult. The purpose of this research is to determine the ...
Effects of a self-care deficit nursing theory-designed nursing system on sympton control in children with asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2001)
Asthma is the most frequent reason for preventable hospital admissions among children regardless of race or socio-economic status. Since asthma hospitalizations are preventable, an implicit assumption is that parents are ...
Correlates of pet-keeping in residence halls on college student adjustment at a small, private, midwestern college
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
A limited number of colleges and universities permit pets other than small aquariums in residence halls. No studies have been published documenting the effect of pets in residence halls. A matched two-group comparison of ...
Walk a hound, lose a pound, and stay fit for older adults : a secondary data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Physical inactivity in the older adult population contributes to a decreased quality of life and complications from many co-morbidities. The need is to encourage older adults to engage in more physical activity. Dog walking ...
Stepping up, stepping back, being pushed, and stepping away : the process of making treatment decisions for children with cancer by parents who no longer live together
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this study was to describe the process of treatment decision making for parents of children with cancer who no longer lived together. Fifteen biological parents and stepparents of eight children with cancer ...
Using therapeutic suggestions in pre-operative education to improve post-operative pain outcomes in endometriosis surgery : a feasibility study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Pre-operative analgesic education and interventions using therapeutic suggestions have shown efficacy in reduction of pain and opioid use, but few studies have looked at a combination of both strategies, and little consensus ...
Virtual reality therapy takes greenspace to older nursing home residents : a pilot study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Older nursing home (NH) residents receiving antidepressant, anxiolytic, or sedative-hypnotic medications for depression or anxiety are at increased risk of falling, sustaining injury, social isolation, and dying. Virtual ...
Hospital nurse managers' perceived use of dashboards for quality and performance improvement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Quality and patient safety are ongoing concerns affecting hospital patient outcomes. Dashboards are one tool often used for monitoring and benchmarking performance so healthcare leaders and clinicians can identify areas ...