• Utterance duration as it relates to communicative variables in infant vocal development 

  Ramsdell-Hudock, Heather L.; Stuart, Andrew; Parham, Douglas F. (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2018-02)

  Purpose: We aimed to provide novel information on utterance duration as it relates to vocal type, facial affect, gaze direction, and age in the prelinguistic/early linguistic infant. Method: Infant utterances were analyzed ...

• Comparing traditional service delivery and telepractice for speech sound production using a functional outcome measure 

  Coufal, Kathy L.; Parham, Douglas F.; Jakubowitz, Melissa; Howell, Cassandra; Reyes, Jared (American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2018-02-06)

  Purpose: Using American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA's) National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS) Functional Communication Measure (FCM) as a common metric, this investigation compared traditional service ...

• Assessing personal constructs of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a person-centered measure of social cognition 

  Hess, Sean; Self, Trisha L.; DiLollo, Anthony (Springer, 2018-02)

  Many protocols assessing social communication skills of adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are based on behavioral observations. It has been suggested, however, that social cognition encompasses processes ...

• Comprehension scores among young typically developing children and children with autism: traditional and tablet-based storybooks 

  Marble-Flint, Karissa J. (Wichita State University, 2017-05)

  Research involving assessments and interventions incorporating technology for children with autism is considered a new area of science. The purpose of the current study was to a) investigate potential differences between ...

• Effects of elastic resistance band exercise on older women with nonspecific chronic low back pain 

  Rogers, Nicole L.; Fritz, Nicole B.; Page, Phil; Bello, Andres; Altamirano, Pia; Flandez, Jorge; Colado, Juan C.; Rogers, Michael E. (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-05)

  Nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) is a common ailment in older adults. It is possible that simple and inexpensive exercise programs could reduce pain and improve physical function, fitness and body composition in ...

• A new racket sport that provokes similar heart rate as soccer and basketball in children 

  Colado, Juan C.; Juesas, Alvaro; Campana, Fatima; Giulia, Faccio; Bruno, Alejandro; Lison, Juan F.; Banos, Rosa M.; Tella, Victor; Rogers, Michael E. (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-05)

  Physical inactivity often increases during childhood as does the risk for early-onset of lifestyle-related diseases. The development of new sports, if deemed to be of sufficient intensity, may add diversity to the more ...

• Effectiveness of cross taping as a therapy for delayed muscle soreness 

  Alfrisany, Alla (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-05-01)

  Decrease muscle soreness by medical tape is supported by the literature. Subjects: Twenty normal subjects ranging in age from 18 to 55 with no history of previous skin allergy and do not have any upper body injuries participated.

• Level of knowledge among cardiac nurses regarding sexual counseling of post-MI patients in three tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan 

  Rahim, Layla; Allana, Saleema; Steinke, Elaine E.; Ali, Fauziya; Khan, Aamir Hameed (Elsevier, 2017-11)

  Purpose: The aim of this study is to measure the level of knowledge among cardiac nurses about sexual counseling of post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients. Method: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted ...

• Determinants of sexual function and dysfunction in men and women with stroke: A systematic review 

  Dusenbury, Wendy L.; Johansen, Pernille Palm; Mosack, Victoria; Steinke, Elaine E. (Wiley, 2017-07)

  Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to examine determinants of sexual function and dysfunction in men and women poststroke, and to evaluate effectiveness of interventions. Methods: A systematic review was conducted ...

• Staffing the mobile stroke unit: Nurse practitioners measure up to physician-led care 

  Alexandro, Anne W.; Dusenbury, Wendy L.; Swatzell, Victoria; Tsivgoulis, Georgis; Alexandrov, Andrei, V. (SAGE Publications, 2017-07-25)

  Background: Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) are growing worldwide, with numerous staffing configurations, including telemedicine support. We aimed to test a novel nurse practitioner (NP) MSU team. Methods: We hired stroke ...

• Effects of pelvic and core strength training on high school cross-country race times 

  Clark, Anne W.; Goedeke, Maggie K.; Cunningham, Saengchoy R.; Rockwell, Derek E.; Lehecka, B.J.; Manske, Robert C.; Smith, Barbara S. (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-08)

  There is only limited research examining the effect of pelvic and core strength training on running performance. Pelvic and core muscle fatigue is believed to contribute to excess motion along frontal and transverse planes ...

• Developing a university-based interprofessional education diagnostic team to identify children with possible autism spectrum disorder 

  Self, Trisha L.; Mitchell, Linda M.; Hess, Sean; Marble, Karissa J.; Swails, Jeffrey A. (SAGE Publications, 2017-05)

  Upon entering the workplace, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are required to work on interprofessional teams, yet many of these professionals have not received adequate preservice instruction on how to collaborate. ...

• Health literacy in older adults: fall prevention and health literacy in the State of Kansas 

  Vincent, Logan; Reyes, Jared (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Low health literacy skills continue to be reported within the published literature. Health literacy levels for older adults are reported to predict health outcomes. This study investigated health literacy rates and fall ...

• Effects of strength circuit training and boxing circuit training in individuals with Parkinson's disease 

  Bunyan, Mikalea; Cline, Trista; Donner, Colin; Underhill, Kristina; Wildeman, Kate (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a strength and boxing circuit training program on strength, balance, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. These measures were assessed using ...

• Education techniques for effective counseling regarding prevention of unintended pregnancies 

  Buelt, Monica; Muff, Katherine; Walker, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  While ample resources exist detailing the variety of available contraceptive options for patients who desire to prevent an unintended pregnancy, there are limited resources concerning how a provider might approach this ...

• BITES trial: a randomized controlled pilot trial to determine the effectiveness of bite technique to decrease the development of postoperative complications 

  Holick, Megan; Simmons, Lauren; Young, Calder (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The incidence of incisional hernia following median laparotomies ranges from 11-20%. Risk factors include surgical technique. A Netherlands study found decreased wound complications with smaller stitch width and inter-suture ...

• The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, postural training, and therapeutic massage on cervical range of motion and pain 

  Broeckelman, Mathew; Flanagan, Cheri; Hallacy, Kendra; Sanchez-Paredes, Sonia; Simon, Courtney (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The study looked at the effects of postural education, cervicothoracic therapeutic massage and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on long term cervical pain reduction and increased ROM in college aged students -18 to 30 ...

• Trauma in older adults: early signs of shock are more difficult to identify 

  Dale, Andrew; Knox, Andrew; Valdez, Katlin (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  In the setting of trauma, timely identification and early intervention in shock is critical for achieving quality patient outcomes. In older adult trauma patients (age > 65 years old) detection of a deteriorating condition ...

• Bilateral upper extremity full thickness burns acquired during an MRI procedure: a case study 

  Burns, Jared; Everett, Gina; Sherman, Matthew (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are generally considered to be safe procedures with few potential complications. Skin and soft tissue burns are uncommon complications of MRI scans. The exact mechanism of this type ...

• Nutrition guidelines in Kansas elementary schools 

  Heins, Jordan; Sawyers, Erin; Spradlin, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Childhood obesity is a nation-wide epidemic and is strongly linked to nutrition. Although the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines are designed to regulate students' caloric intake and nutritional needs, ambiguous ...

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