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University of Kansas Medical Center: Recent submissions
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Reliability and validity of the Premie-Neuro in detecting early neurodevelopmental delay and disability in preterm infants
(University of Kansas, 2009-08-18)There are few reliable and valid methods available for clinicians to assess the functional neurological status of the preterm infant. In this study, we set out to determine whether the Premie-Neuro, a new standardized ... -
Deafferentation-Induced Neuroplasticity in Chick Auditory Neurons: A Matter of Life or Death
(University of Kansas, 2009-06-17)Forty percent of elderly Americans suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss is a significant public health concern, associated with social withdrawal, communication delays, and reduced comprehension, that is growing in ... -
PREDICTORS OF POST-STROKE FATIGUE
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-29)PURPOSE: Fatigue is a commonly neglected issue despite the high incidence rate reported in people with chronic stroke. It can impact daily functions and quality of life and has been linked with a higher mortality rate after ... -
Body Composition in Early Alzheimer's Disease
(University of Kansas, 2009-01-09)Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is associated with unintended weight loss. We examined body composition in early AD and nondemented aging and its relation to brain volume and cognition. Methods: Brain magnetic resonance ... -
Induction and Patterning of Neural Crest Cells in the Developing Mouse Embryo: Roles for Gcnf and Hhat
(University of Kansas, 2008-12-17)Cranial neural crest cells are a multipotent, migratory cell population which is responsible for forming the majority of the bone, cartilage, nerves, and connective tissue of the head and face. Craniofacial abnormalities ... -
Pilot Study: Brief Educational Intervention for Mother-Baby Nursing Staff on Ask, Advise, and Refer for Tobacco Cessation
(2009-07-23)Purpose: Maternal smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor for the prevention of tobacco-related adverse health outcomes to both the infant and the mother. While nurses working in maternal care units are primed to ... -
Culture Change in Nursing Homes: The Perception of Leaders Versus Staff
(2009-07-23)The elderly population in Kansas is growing, leading to an increased need for nursing home care. To improve the quality of life for residents and staff, many facilities have implemented care models called culture change ... -
Acculturation and Alcohol Use Among Immigrant Hispanic & Latina Women
(2009-07-23)Acculturation of immigrant Hispanic and Latina women may be directly related to their alcohol consumption. This use of alcohol may result in negative physical and psychosocial consequences. Previous research has not addressed ... -
Using Conversation Skills in a Self-Care Intervention for Care-Givers of Stroke Survivors
(2009-07-23)Most stroke survivors return home and rely heavily on family and friends for support. Caregiver responsibilities often are underestimated and can result in negative outcomes for the caregiver. Nurses can use specific ... -
Patient Self-Report Compared to Nurse Assessment of Depression in Heart Failure
(2009-07-23)HF patients with clinical depression are at greater risk for rehospitalization and have higher mortality rates than those without depression. The purpose of this study was to use content analysis to identify factors that ... -
The CES-D: Measuring Effectiveness in Screening for Prenatal Depression
(2009-07-23)Prenatal depression, though less famous than postpartum depression, has serious implications for maternal and fetal outcomes. Estimates suggest that depression affects 7-13% of all adult women in the United States, while, ... -
The Journal of BSN Honors Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2009
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Ethical Concerns with Opt-Out Testing in Comparison to Voluntary Counseling Testing
(2009-07-02)HIV testing is now placed under the general consent to treat. What is not clear are the cost and consequences that accompany these CDC recommendations (Holtgrave, 2007). Written informed consent promotes patient information ... -
Legal and Ethical Considerations of Bariatric Surgery in Children and Adolescents
(2009-07-02)Bariatric surgery is an intense obesity treatment that raises several legal and ethical issues for the pediatric population. It is important for nurses to be knowledgeable about these issues because of the huge prevalence ... -
The Use of Forceps during Labor
(2009-07-02)Hudelist et al (2005) described how forceps delivery is a delicate method that requires precise understanding of the station and presentation of the descending caput and that poor training and knowledge of this method ... -
The HPV Vaccine: Should Immunization be Mandated?
(2009-07-02)State legislatures across the nation have been considering whether to make HPV vaccination a prerequisite for school entry. This legislation has become a source of controversy between the legislators and the parents of ... -
Open versus Closed Adoption
(2009-07-02)An adoption takes place for several reasons, as a result of an unwanted pregnancy, lack of a proper home environment or numerous other reasons. Three main steps are taken when a child is adopted: the child must be legally ... -
The Savior Child: Having a Child to Save a Sibling…Is this Right?
(2009-07-02)Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a procedure that gives hope to desperate parents in the midst of losing a dying child. However, there are several ethical and moral issues concerning whether or not parents ... -
Why Nurses Underreport Suspected Child Abuse Cases
(2009-07-02)Between the years 1963 to 1967, the federal government enacted the first mandatory reporting laws (Mathews & Kenny, 2008).This reporting duty was designated to health care professionals, social workers, teachers, and ... -
The Influence of Sex Education on Adolescent Health: Abstinence-Only vs. Comprehensive Programs
(2009-07-02)Abstinence-only education is a program that teaches adolescents to abstain from sexual activity until marriage, and restricts information about the use of condoms and contraceptive measures to only failure rates. ...