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Normalizing: Adolescent Experiences in Living with Type 1 Diabetes
(2013-07-25)The purpose of this research effort among adolescents ages 11 to 15 years was to gain a greater understanding, from the adolescent's perspective, of their experiences in living with diabetes and associated challenges and ... -
Associated Factors with Depressive Symptoms and Substance Use Among Korean American Adolescents
(2013-07-25)The purpose of this dissertation study was to examine the relationships among perceived parental warmth, intergenerational family conflict, and racial discrimination distress, and how they are associated with depressive ... -
An Exploration of Discourses of Workplace Bullying of Organizations, Regulatory Agencies and Hospital Nursing Unit Managers
(2013-07-25)Purpose: The purpose this dissertation was to explore discourses of workplace bullying and workplace bullying management used by managers of hospital nursing units, the hospitals in which they were employed, and agencies ... -
Evaluation of Implementation Fidelity in the Delivery of EnhanceFitness Classes in King County, Washington
(2013-07-25)Implementation fidelity refers to the degree to which core elements of an intervention are delivered as intended by the protocols. EnhanceFitness(EF) is a group exercise program with research-proven health benefits for ... -
Sleep and Activity Patterns of Children with Down Syndrome in Relation to Sleep Disordered Breathing
(2013-07-25)<bold>Background and purpose:</bold> Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a major health problem in children with Down syndrome (DS), and may adversely affect not only health, but also accomplishment of life's daily ... -
Assessment of HIV Prevention Needs of West Kenyan Adolescents: Implications for Intervention Adaptation
(2013-11-14)University of Washington Abstract Assessment of HIV Prevention Needs of West Kenyan Adolescents: Implications for Intervention Adaptation Amelia S. Knopf Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Professor ... -
A Retrospective Chart Review of Hospital Based Wound Discharge Planning and 30-Day Readmission Rates
(2013-11-14)<bold>Background</bold>: Healthcare institutions are examining ways to reduce costs and to improve the quality of care through both discharge planning and follow-up appointments which aim to avoid unnecessary readmission. ... -
Systems Analysis and Improvement to Optimize the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission in Central Mozambique
(2013-11-14)University of Washington <bold>Abstract</bold> Systems Analysis and Improvement to Optimize the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission in Central Mozambique Sarah Gimbel-Sherr Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Associate ... -
Social Support Provision and related Facilitators and Barriers in a Community Kitchen
(2014-02-24)A community kitchen (CK) is a group of people who come together to obtain, prepare, eat, and distribute food. Community kitchens operate in Canadian, Australian, and Peruvian communities. This is one of the first known ... -
Exploring Adult Attachment Style and Conflict Resolution Strategies: A Directed Content Analysis to Improve Communications with Family Members of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
(2014-02-24)Background: Multiple studies have suggested that communication with family members in the ICU is inadequate. Researchers have found that family members understand less than half of basic patient information; family members ... -
Development and Validation of Performance Assessment Tools for Interprofessional Communication and Teamwork (PACT)
(2014-04-30)<bold>Background</bold>: Medical errors caused by breakdowns in teamwork and interprofessional communication contribute to many deaths in the United States each year. Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and ... -
HIV Status Disclosure among Older African American Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women
University of Washington Abstract HIV Status Disclosure among Older African American Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women Steven C. Simpkins Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Sarah Shannon School of Nursing HIV has become ... -
Home Care Provision and Quality of Life among Older Adults
Home care is a non-institutional type of long-term care service. Provision of home-based long-term care (also known as personal care service) includes a range of activities of daily living (ADL) assistance and instrumental ... -
Sleep Patterns and Parents’ Experience in Caring for Young Children Newly Diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Background: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a common pediatric autoimmune condition with no cure. The cause of JIA is not completely understood. Children experience unpredictable and fluctuating episodes of active ... -
Exploring Interprofessional Education: Through the values of the students and the eyes of exemplary faculty
Interprofessional education (IPE), which “occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from, and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes” (World Health Organization, ... -
The High Frequency Component of Heart Rate Variability and Delta EEG Power during Sleep in Healthy Women and Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Background Sleep disturbances are well-documented among persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Imbalanced autonomic nervous system (ANS) has been proposed to be one of the pathophysiology for IBS. Polysomnography ... -
Fatigue, physical performance, and systemic inflammation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often experience multiple symptoms, which are highly interrelated. Symptom burden in COPD affects physical and mental health negatively. Fatigue is the second ... -
Early stage memory loss interventions: utilization, impact, and the experience of living alone.
University of Washington Abstract Early stage memory loss interventions: utilization, impact and the experience of living alone. Anita Marie Souza Chair of the Supervisory Committee: Professor, Rebecca Logsdon Psychosocial ... -
Fatigue and Co-occurring Symptoms in Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common bowel disorders. It is characterized by symptoms of abdominal discomfort or pain that are associated with changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation. ... -
Moderating Variables Impacting Adherence to the Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease (RDAD) Intervention
Purpose: Current evidence demonstrates the superior efficacy of non-pharmacologic psychosocial interventions to address the impacts of dementia for both the person with dementia (PWD) and caregiver. The Reducing Disability ...