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Communication at the end-of-life among advanced cancer patients in Ghana: what patients have to say
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Individuals with life-limiting illnesses require information and good communication throughout their illness. Effective end-of-life communication (EOLC) improves patients' understanding of their condition, care, and treatment ...
Differences of instructor presence levels in predominately online versus predominately not online courses within the community college setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
not online course. Instructor presence was examined using the Community of Inquiry framework. The Community of Inquiry is a framework used to examine social, teaching and cognitive presence and the impact of such. Data was gathered from two courses...
The etiologic, theory-based, ontogenetic hierarchical framework of alcohol use disorder: a translational systematic review of reviews
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Modern nosologies (e.g., ICD-11, DSM-5) for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and dependence prioritize reliability and clinical presentation over etiology, resulting in a diagnosis that is not always strongly grounded in basic theory and research. Within...
Exploring novice RN's perception of ACLS simulation : recognition and prevention of failure to rescue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
provides a foundation for exploring novice RN's perceptions of clinical behavior towards responding to changes in patient condition through the use of ACLS simulation. Lastly, the purpose of this study, aims and research questions are noted. Chapter 2 is a...
Prediction of clinical events in elderly using sensor data : a case study on pulse pressure
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
abnormal clinical events. Surprisingly, the medication influencing the motion and sleep pattern did not alter the PP prediction but the predicted PP trend was able to capture the influence of hyper- and hypotension medication, such as Lopressor and Lasix....
Iterative refinement and testing of a brief school-based intervention for internalizing symptoms via an academic-community partnership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Integrating evidence-based practices (EBPs) for youth mental health into routine school-based services has the potential to improve youth's access to high-quality mental health care. However, ...
Comprehensive profiling of micro RNA in human papillomavirus-associated squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Ketamine immunomodulation during endotoxemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
administration versus placebo. There were no differences detected between treatment groups for SAP or white blood cell counts. Based on these data, while ketamine ameliorates TNF-[alpha] production in rats and dogs, it is unlikely to have a clinically important...
Supporting disaster impacted youth : evaluation of a universally delivered online mindfulness intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
and reveals a significant relationship between youth-reported mindfulness and various social and emotional outcomes within study participants, warranting continued inquiry within this scope of research....
We have a duty to eradicate HIV in the community, in the world' : successful PrEP use among black men who have sex with men
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
descriptions about barriers to PrEP access. Men in this study felt strongly that HIV prevention is everyone's responsibility. Findings have important implications for research and clinical practice. Strategies that can decrease healthcare system barriers...
Interest group activity and the political process : examining the origins of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act of 1984
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The goal of this research was to identify whose interests were served in the creation of the Drug Price Competition and Term Patent Restoration Act ...
Socialization activities and professional competencies within a graduate social work program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
This quantitative research project was premised on two emerging trends in graduate social work education: competency-based assessments and students developing a professional social work identity. Competency-based assessments ...
What is the evidence base supporting best practice supervision guidelines? A systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of the association between supervision and therapist performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Clinical supervision is widely considered to be integral to effective clinical training, with best practice guidelines of each mental health discipline proposing common supervision elements for effective supervision. However, it is unclear to what...
Analysis of the information needs of primary care physicians in an electronic health record (EHR)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
semi-structured interviews was conducted with a sample size of 15 primary care physicians from the University Missouri health clinics in Columbia, MO. Participants were instructed to think aloud while identifying by highlighting with markers the key...
Quality of tier 1 instruction in an integrated multi-tiered system of support: a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
found to be either implementing the two initiatives concurrently in Tier 1 or not implementing UDL at all. Follow-up inquiry found additional qualitative characteristics that differentiated these two groups and barriers to implementation were identified....
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)
. The quantitative study was recruited by nursing students who were in the last years of nursing program and passed at least one nursing clinical practice course. The qualitative study, there were nursing students and nurse educators. The inclusion criteria were...
Simulation, reflection, and feedback in medical education
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
and feedback session. Twelve first-year surgical residents participated in this study, and they were randomly assigned to one of three groups (named A, B, and C) with four participants in each group. Participants in groups A and C participated in a simulation...
Impact of teacher concerns on response to intervention implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
to potentially be predictive of teacher concerns. Males in this study were more likely to have Stage 1 and Stage 2 concerns, indicating that they are in early stages of RtI use. The findings from this study may have implications for how teachers are trained...
Effects of a self-care deficit nursing theory-designed nursing system on sympton control in children with asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2001)
, continuity, access, and parent/child teaching. The multi-faceted nursing system was implemented across three professional groups (physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists) within one ER, three hospital units, and six outpatient clinic sites. One...
Impact of a mobile hypertension program in four rural Dominican bateyes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
). Of note, 68% of the participants were >80% adherent to their antihypertensive medications. A Pearson’s correlation showed that individuals with increased medication adherence also had clinically and statistically significant reductions in SBP and DBP...