RSS 1.0Nursing electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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Exploring perinatal prescription opioid use and misuse in rural settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2023] Escalation of perinatal opioid use/misuse occurring during prenatal and postpartum phases has become a national public health concern due to the associated significant health risks to both ... -
Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a Health Action Process Approach physical activity and sedentary behavior self-guided workbook in rural adults with Type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] Physical inactivity and increased amounts of time spent sedentary pose a significant health risk for adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM); increasing physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary ... -
Strain, satisfaction, and hospitalization in caregiver/veteran with heart failure dyads: a secondary analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2023] Support provided by informal (unpaid) caregivers (CG) contributes to the overall health of Veterans living with heart failure. Using Kramer's model of the caregiving experience, this secondary ... -
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 ... -
Nursing professional development in ambulatory care: what is it?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of nursing care and in guiding nurses through practice transitions. In recent years, an increasing number of ... -
Transforming the ethical behavior of clinicians through pedagogical innovation: sensemaking as a means to promote ethical practice in the face of moral ambiguity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Even though there is evidence to suggest that teaching normative ethical theory has limited influence on the ethical behavior of clinicians, typical pedagogy in clinical ethics continues to focus on adherence to professional ... -
A meta-analysis exploring the effect of age on weight loss following a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2023] Obesity is a grave concern within the United States, resulting in lost productivity, increased medical costs and obesity related comorbidities with lifelong repercussions. The laparoscopic sleeve ... -
A duty to care: male perspectives on their role as caregivers for persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2023] People with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia (ADRD) require a significant amount of care due to its progressive and chronic nature. Most of the care provided to people with ADRD come from ... -
Hospital acquired pressure injury in adult orthopedic spine surgery patients: risk factors and risk assessment tools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/31/2023] 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 ... -
The transformative impacts of international study on Omani nationals: a phenomenological investigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This study aimed to identify and understand the long-term impacts on study abroad participants' concept of self-identity and to also examine transformative learning experiences in an international setting. Using a qualitative ... -
Enhancing diabetes health outcomes among Haitian migrants living in the Dominican Republic
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global problem that can have a significant negative impact on health. For Haitian migrants living in rural bateyes (i.e., sugarcane industry villages) of the Dominican Republic, ... -
An analysis of discipline disparities of Black and White students in Springfield public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)In the existing literature, there is evidence of inequities in the use of exclusionary discipline, however, there is an absence of literature examining why this discrepancy exists in light of substantial efforts to address ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Factors that impact assigned female at birth sexual minority individuals' health care experiences : a qualitative descriptive study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to identify factors that impact the health seeking behaviors of young, assigned female at birth (AFAB) sexual minority individuals. This understudied population is less ... -
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 ... -
"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)In 2019, one in eight US teens reported experiencing Teen Dating Violence (TDV) as physical, psychological, sexual, and online abuse. Studies show rural youth report up to twice the physical violence rates of urban youth ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The effectiveness of psychoeducational interventions on quality of life for family caregivers : a systematic review and meta-analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Background: Caregivers (CGs) of older adults with chronic illnesses often face consequences of caregiving that negatively impact their quality of life (QoL). Objective: To examine the overall effect of psychoeducational ...