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Improving Identification of Adolescents at Risk for Substance Use Disorders
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening adolescent patients for drug and
alcohol use following a standardized process and utilizing a developmentally appropriate
screening tool. The purpose of the ...
Obesity in the Socioeconomically Disadvantaged: A Self-Efficacy Approach to Weight Loss
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Many adults have the necessary health information to lose weight, but obesity in
socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals is compounded by lack of resources that are
readily available to aid in their weight loss. A ...
Educational Care Binder to Improve Appointment Attendance After Prenatal Exposure to Methadone
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Long-term effects such as vision abnormalities, motor concerns, developmental delay, cognitive issues, and behavioral difficulties have been associated with prenatal methadone exposure. Follow up care is a valuable resource ...
Improving Advance Directive Completion Rates: Utilizing Technology with a Virtual Platform
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Advance care planning and advance directives guide patients in remaining autonomous when
considering and planning for future healthcare. Improving the regularity of advance care
planning as a preventative measure and ...
A Mindfulness Program Approach to Decrease Adolescent Depression
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Depression is a prevalent issue within the adolescent population. Recent data shows 18.1% of U.S. adolescents aged 12 to 18 years have experienced episodes of depression, with 12.9% reporting episodes of depression in the ...
Education and Screening of the Female Athlete Triad in the Adolescent Population
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
The Female Athlete Triad was first identified in 1992, yet the majority of primary care providers
are unaware of the signs and symptoms and proper screening for the syndrome. The purpose of
this study was to implement ...
Production physiology of three native ornamental shrubs intercropped in a young longleaf pine plantation
(2009)
The production of woody floral products -- the fresh or dried stems that are used for decorative purposes -- may be an attractive option for southeastern landowners looking to generate income from small landholdings. Since ...
Riparian forests with and without grass filters as buffers of concentrated flow from crop fields
(2009)
A vegetation inventory within naturally occurring forested riparian buffers (natural forest buffers) and a survey comparing buffering of concentrated flow paths (CFPs) by natural forest buffers with and without planted ...
Farming the forests of Appalachia : opportunities and challenges
(2009)
People have been informally farming their forests for generations, although only in recent years has attention been directed at formalizing this land-use practice through research and development. Forest farming is becoming ...
Using the Porter Model to analyze the U.S. elderberry industry
(2011)
Elderberry, a perennial shrub native to North America with a variety of uses and benefits, is neither well known nor widely utilized as a specialty crop in the U.S. Up-to-date information is lacking with regard to the ...
Nitrate and fecal coliform concentrations in silvopasture and pasture leachates
(2009)
A major limitation to efficient forage-based livestock production in Appalachia is asynchrony of forage availability and quality with nutritional requirements of the grazer. Silvopasture is being studied to improve the ...
The economics and ecology of alley cropping in the mid-western United States
(2011)
Our research involved examining the effects of alley cropping on insect biodiversity, crop yields, and small farm economics. We have investigated two alley cropping practices: a summer crop of alfalfa with black walnut and ...
Innovative agroforestry designs : Ecobuffers
(2011)
The predominance of large scale agriculture on the Canadian prairies and the introduction of precision farming technology has led to a noticeable reduction in habitat of marginal lands adjacent to agricultural fields. ...
Examining site productivity and fertility when intercropping giant miscanthus and loblolly pine
(2011)
There is a growing interest in the production of dedicated biomass crops to be utilized as feedstock for bioenergy production. Perrennial grasses have been identified as attractive feedstock. Wide row spacing of loblolly ...
Mindfulness Meditation to Decrease Stress in Pediatric Nurses
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2022)
Nurses are at high risk for experiencing stress during their careers, and pediatric nurses may experience even higher levels of stress because they care for the patient and the family. Promoting the health and wellbeing ...
Mediterranean Diet in Self-Management of Type II Diabetes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, the prevalence of the disease
has been increasing rapidly, becoming a worldwide epidemic. Risk factors of T2DM are obesity,
physical inactivity, and ...
Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in African American Women
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2018)
In the United States, African American women are at significant risk for cardiovascular disease,
influenced by factors such as obesity, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, and low socioeconomic
status. This Doctor of ...
Stroke Education to Reduce Adult Stroke Risk: An Evidence-Based Quality Initiative
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
A stroke can have a devastating effect on a person’s health and life expectancy. Implementation
of beneficial and relevant prevention strategies, such as reducing weight, increasing physical
activity, and smoking ...
Increasing Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings in Somali Women through Community Education
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Despite best practice guidelines, Somali refugee women access breast and cervical cancer
screenings at a significantly lower rate than other women in the United States. This doctoral
nursing project evaluated the ...
The Impact of Mediterranean Diet on Adult Obesity: A Quality Improvement
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
The purpose of this evidence-based project proposal was to determine if Mediterranean dietary
counseling in adult obesity could improve body mass index and waist circumference in a primary
care clinic. Obesity is a ...