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Socio-economic Impacts of Bt Cotton Adoption in India : evidence from panel data
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2015)
Several empirical studies have evaluated the farm-level and aggregate impacts of transgenic crops in developed and developing countries, however there is extensive opposition in the wider public. In particular, concerns ...
Evaluation of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Volunteer Cuddler Program on Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Infants born prematurely are at an increased risk for neurodevelopmental delays. The Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit is a toxic environment that fails to harbor proper brain growth. Additionally,
infants spend an excessive ...
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 ...
Improving Adolescent Asthma Management Using a Smart Phone Application
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Asthma is a common condition in adolescence and finding a way to optimize asthma care
management is a priority in primary care. The purpose of this project was to introduce an
electronic asthma action plan using a ...
Implementing an Evidence-Based Depression Treatment Program for Adults with Comorbid Depression and Chronic Illness
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Depression is a prevalent problem globally and affects mental, emotional, and physical health.
Multiple studies have shown that unrecognized or untreated depression strongly correlates with
chronic illnesses. Understanding ...
Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening in African American Women After Multiple Interventions
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)
African American women are consistently diagnosed at later stages of breast and cervical cancer
than Caucasian women, leading to increased morbidity and mortality rates. Although the
mammogram and Papanikolaou (Pap) ...
Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2021)
Q: Is the incidence of depressive disorders increased following cerebral concussion? Evidence-based answer: yes, in some populations. Youth and adolescents with self-reported history of concussion had increased risk of depressive disorders (strength...
End-tidal carbon dioxide in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in hospitalized adult patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Pulmonary embolism (PE) causes 100,000 deaths and contributes to over 4 billion dollars of annual healthcare costs. Acute PE is a diagnostic challenge as symptoms vary widely and are often nonspecific. Definitive diagnosis ...
Medication Reconciliation Strategies to Improve Medication Safety
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2024)
reconciliation processes in place. This quasi-experimental, single cohort, evidence-based practice quality improvement project aimed to determine if an evidence-based medication reconciliation intervention improved medication list accuracy and patient engagement...
Can CBT effectively treat adult insomnia disorder?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2018)
Q: Can CBT effectively treat adult insomnia disorder? Evidence-based answer: Yes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) administered individually, in a group setting, or on the internet is effective for treating insomnia in adults compared with control...
Provision of Telelactation Support to Improve Breastfeeding Outcome
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2020)
Breastfeeding is a valuable infant feeding method that offers many preventative health benefits
to mothers and infants. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization
provide recommendations ...
Effects of DASH Diet and Exercise on Hypertension
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)
Hypertension is a global pandemic which can cause significant complications if left untreated.
The silent symptom characteristics associated with hypertension create the urgency for disease
management. The purpose of ...
The impact of place-based pedagogy on teachers' professional identities, instructional decisions, and collaborations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This design study uses a design-based, formative approach to consider teachers' understanding and use of place-based pedagogical practices. The study focuses on teachers' awareness, understanding and use of place as they implemented classroom...
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...
Acupuncture for migraine headaches
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2010)
Acupuncture reduces the frequency of migraine headaches when used as an adjunct to, or in place of, medical management. (Strength of Recommendation: A, based on meta-analyses)....
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 ...
Increasing Compliance of Diabetic Screening Eye Exams
(2017)
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the principal causes of vision loss in middle-age and older adults
worldwide. This quasi-experimental study examined the impact of patient diabetic retinopathy
education and eye exam ...
Is combination pharmacotherapy effective for patients with acute depression?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2023-04)
Use a combination of a presynaptic α2-autoreceptor antagonist (eg, mirtazapine or trazodone) and a monoamine reuptake inhibitor (eg, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor [SSRI], serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor ...
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 ...
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 ...