• Verbs used by persons with aphasia during procedural discourse 

  Cotherman, Ainsley (Wichita State University, 2020-05)

  The purpose of this study was to determine if people with mild-moderate non-fluent aphasia use verbs that differ in quantity and quality during procedural discourse than they do during conversational discourse, as well ...

• Food pattern modeling as an alternative assessment method to multiday dietary recalls for iron-related nutrients: a proof-of-concept study 

  Delimont, Nicole; Nickel, Sarah M. (MDPI AG, 2020-06-28)

  There are barriers to in-depth memory-based dietary assessment techniques in community-based research. Food pattern modeling may be an alternative method to traditional assessment techniques. The objective of this study ...

• Postgraduate specialization fellowship training for audiologists: survey results from educators, supervisors, and students 

  Arenberg, Julie G.; Hull, Raymond H.; Hunter, Lisa (NLM (Medline), 2020-06-08)

  Purpose From the Audiology Education Summit held in 2017, several working groups were formed to explore ideas about improving the quality and consistency in graduate education in audiology and externship training. The ...

• Impact of prenatal education on breastfeeding initiation among low-income women 

  Ahlers-Schmidt, Carolyn R.; Okut, Hayrettin; Dowling, Jolynn A. (SAGE Publications Inc., 2020-05-14)

  To determine whether participants in the Baby Talk prenatal education program were more likely to initiate breastfeeding than nonparticipants.

• Survey instrument development and validation to measure technology adoption in dental hygiene clinical environments 

  Delacruz, Natalie M.; Carlson, Brandi N.; Smith, Barbara S. (John Wiley and Sons Inc., 2020)

  This pilot study aimed to develop and test a comprehensive assessment instrument, through an examination of measurement properties, to evaluate relationships between faculty technology adoption and age, level of education, ...

• Utilization of fall prevention video for older adults 

  Walters, Kaylin; Johnson, Emily; Riley, Nick; Brantley, Ryan (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes one dies from a fall (National Council on Aging, 2018). Falls are not a normal process of aging and can be prevented ...

• Investigation of the effect of fatigue on the change in postural control stategies using surface EMG and Biodex Balance System 

  Turner, Chase; Olson, Kate; Mailloux, Alec; Nguyen, Dalan; Hanson, Jessica (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Balance allows maintenance of normal body posture and counteraction of opposing forces with or without physical activity. During static standing, hip and ankle balance strategies are utilized. Small perturbations ...

• Hepatitis C screening rates in primary care 

  Russell, Lisa (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Chronic hepatitis C virus affects more than three million Americans. Up to 75% of those patients remain unaware of their infected status, as hepatitis C is often asymptomatic. Hepatitis C-related complications ...

• Diagnosing tetraplegic functional neurologic symptom disorder (conversion disorder) in the emergency room: A case report 

  Lopez, Guerrero (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Functional neurologic symptom disorder (conversion disorder) is a psychiatric condition manifested by neurologic symptoms incongruent to neurological pathophysiology. Symptoms are common in neurologic and ...

• Perceived benefits of participation in adapted physical activity classes for children with developmental disabilities between class instructors and the child's caregiver 

  Miller, Jordyn; O'Neill, Jennica; Manson, Kirsten; Gould, Jacob; Mentzer, Ryan (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Current research demonstrates a gap in literature exists between perception of benefits that caregivers and instructors of children participating in adaptive physical activity courses experience. PURPOSE: The ...

• A laryngeal attack of hereditary angioedema: A case report 

  Nigus, Madison (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is an immunodeficiency disease involving potentially life-threatening bradykinin-mediated attacks of cutaneous, gastrointestinal, or laryngeal swelling. Attacks may be spontaneous ...

• Granuloma annulare and autoimmune thyroiditis in primary care: A case report 

  LeMaster, Grace (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Granuloma annulare (GA) is a benign, self-limiting, skin condition of unknown cause. Disease associations have been reported, however limited evidence exists exploring the significance of the associations. ...

• Devices to assist Parkinson's patients with activities of daily living 

  Ketter, Rachel; McVay, Jami; Warnken, Luke (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  Parkinson's Disease (PD) is the most prevalent motor disorder in the world, affecting approximately 1% of the population aged greater than 60 years old. It causes difficulty with daily hygiene, gait, movements, eating, and ...

• The effectiveness of acupuncture, Tai Chi, and aromatherapy in the management of chronic pain and mental illness 

  Hoang, Trinh; Jones, Neil; Schumann, Hannah; Tran, Uyen (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  While the standard of care in Western medicine was established after substantial research, alternative medicine offers a more holistic approach at treating the human body as a whole functioning unit. As the fear of opioid ...

• Patient perceptions of skin lesion assessment and education in primary care setting 

  Hull, Bridgette (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: As a primary healthcare provider, providing education to patients plays an important role in preventative healthcare. The discussion of skin health should be included with other routine education and preventative ...

• The relationship between psychosocial health and self-reported oral health among senior center participants in Wichita, Kansas 

  Kanade, Ashwini (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: According to a Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services' (KDADS) report (2019), the behavioral health system is in crisis. Behavioral health problems include psychological distress. According to ...

• Assessment of health care professionals' attitudes and knowledge about older adults 

  Heath, Kathleen; Smith, Alysia (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: The aging population is continuing to increase in size and so are their healthcare needs. Healthcare professionals' knowledge of and attitudes toward the health and well-being of this population may affect ...

• Comparative pitch analysis in young children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorder 

  Harbutz, Lydia (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often experience delayed speech development. Current research shows that ASD is associated with atypical vocal quality. Early signs of ASD include difficulties ...

• Uncorking gluteal function through hip flexor stretching 

  Hiser, Damien; Ehresman, Brent; Wietharn, Jessica; Koster, Levi (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: A sedentary lifestyle contributes to hip flexor tightness. Some evidence suggests that tight hip flexors may contribute to impairments in gluteal function. PURPOSE: To analyze the effect of a hip flexor ...

• The effect of patient and provider attitudes on the management of Type II diabetes mellitus 

  Hammer, Derek; Lahr, Joshua; VanLoenen, Leslie; Wondra, Taylor (Wichita State University, 2020-05-01)

  INTRODUCTION: Type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is among one of the most common chronic diseases managed by providers, affecting 8.9% of the population of the United States. Managing T2DM, like many other chronic diseases, ...

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