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Heatlie, Jeanne M.
Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study.
Degree: 2015, Northcentral University
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► The problem addressed in this study was the need for evidence-based teaching strategies that prepare nursing students to enter practice at graduation with the…
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▼ The problem addressed in this study was the need for evidence-based teaching strategies that prepare nursing students to enter practice at graduation with the competencies to provide safe patient care. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether the addition of a patient safety focused human patient simulation (PS-HPS) learning activity during the final senior semester of a nursing program in southeast Michigan changes students’ perceptions of patient safety competence learning. For the pre-test post-test quasi-experimental study, a convenience sample of 48 undergraduate senior nursing students who engaged in the simulation was compared to 50 senior nursing students from the previous semester that did not receive the intervention. The Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey (H-PEPSS) was administered to both groups of nursing students during the second week of the final semester of a baccalaureate nursing program and again at the end of the semester. For the first research question, the ANCOVA test determined that there was no significant difference in post-test classroom learning scores between the comparison and treatment groups, controlling for pre-test classroom learning H-PEPSS scores, F (1, 95) = .000, p = .983, partial eta squared = .000. For the second research question, the ANCOVA test determined that there was no significant difference in post-test clinical learning H-PEPSS scores between the comparison and treatment groups, controlling for pre-test clinical learning scores, F (1, 95) = .496, p = .483, partial eta squared = .005. Implications for nursing education practice include: (a) simulation learning may not be more effective than traditional classroom learning strategies and (b) educators should continue to explore both classroom and clinical teaching strategies to advance students’ patient safety competence learning. One recommendation is to replicate the study with other nursing students from different locations. Secondly, the simulation scenario presented in this study could be modified by other instructors to effectively facilitate students’ patient safety learning. Additionally, a mixed methods research design may yield student responses that better reflects student learning within simulation. The proposed study adds to the nursing educational research about the effectiveness of simulation for students’ patient safety competence learning.
Subjects/Keywords: Educational evaluation; Nursing; Health education
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Heatlie, J. M. (2015). Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study. (Thesis). Northcentral University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3728985
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Heatlie, Jeanne M. “Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study.” 2015. Thesis, Northcentral University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3728985.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Heatlie, Jeanne M. “Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study.” 2015. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Heatlie JM. Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study. [Internet] [Thesis]. Northcentral University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3728985.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Heatlie JM. Effects of Simulation on Senior Nursing Students? Patient Safety Competence| A Quantitative Study. [Thesis]. Northcentral University; 2015. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3728985
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Michalski, Erika Lynn.
Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?.
Degree: 2015, Lindenwood University
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3668733
► With healthcare moving rapidly toward interprofessional expectations, this study examined the perceptions of a particular population of students pursuing a degree in the healthcare…
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▼ With healthcare moving rapidly toward interprofessional expectations, this study examined the perceptions of a particular population of students pursuing a degree in the healthcare field. Pharmacy students attending a free-standing pharmacy institution were interviewed over the course of the 2012 - 2013 academic year. Interviews were conducted before, during, and after the students engaged in collaborative coursework with students from a variety of health care majors attending a nearby institution. The results demonstrated the positive impact exposure to peer students pursuing degrees in health care fields can have. Results of the interview process highlighted the impact intentional interaction with a variety of students (i.e. medical, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant students) had for the students at the free-standing pharmacy institution. Results also demonstrated an increase in the perceived value of collaboration with other health care professionals. Additionally, results highlighted the importance of respect and communication as active components of interprofessional collaborations. Study participants grew in their understanding of their own role in the field of healthcare. Lastly, the depth of participants' understanding of optimal patient care grew over the course of the intentional interaction during the academic year. Along with presenting and analyzing the results of the interview process, this document makes suggestions regarding practical application of said results to the academic curriculum at an institution granting only a pharmacy degree.
Subjects/Keywords: Education, Evaluation; Health Sciences, Pharmacy
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Michalski, E. L. (2015). Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?. (Thesis). Lindenwood University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3668733
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Michalski, Erika Lynn. “Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?.” 2015. Thesis, Lindenwood University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3668733.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Michalski, Erika Lynn. “Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?.” 2015. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Michalski EL. Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?. [Internet] [Thesis]. Lindenwood University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3668733.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Michalski EL. Pharmacy Student Perceptions| How Do They Change and What Does That Mean?. [Thesis]. Lindenwood University; 2015. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3668733
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Godfrey, Timothy Sean.
A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.
Degree: D.N.P., Nursing, 2011, The Catholic University of America
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:179
► Degree awarded: D.N.P. Nursing. The Catholic University of America
Rising costs in the U.S. health care industry have prompted a "paradigm shift" among health care…
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▼ Degree awarded: D.N.P. Nursing. The Catholic University of America
Rising costs in the U.S. health care industry have prompted a "paradigm shift" among health care systems from acute, diseased-focused care to community-based, population-focused care. Central to this shift is the formation of integrated systems of care that redefine the traditional boundaries that delineate agencies. Community health partnerships of various community agencies reflect this move towards integrated systems as they strategically restructure their respective organizations to collaborate more effectively in providing community-based, population-focused care. Catholic health systems are similarly engaged in shifting to community-based, population-focused care. By forming partnerships with other agencies, Catholic health systems are attempting to fulfill their mission of addressing the health needs of the community, especially those who are most vulnerable. They are also attempting to contain health costs that can be driven by community health issues. This project was an evaluation of the first six months of a collaborative venture between a Catholic health system and other community partners to address the health concerns of the homeless population in Tucson, Arizona. The collaborative purchased a mobile van to provide primary care to homeless individuals and to facilitate a continuum of care for them. The project used descriptive statistics to evaluate two short-term outcomes – the van's outreach to vulnerable homeless adults and the integration of services it provided for them. Due to gaps in data collection, results showing the effectiveness of the van for the two outcomes were inconclusive. The difficulties encountered in the initial months of the van's operation, however, confirmed the experience of other collaborative ventures found in the literature. The van's experience also affirmed the need for establishing strong processes within the partnership that promote the integration of agency resources. The available data revealed the characteristics of those whom the van did serve and the possibilities for expanding the van's outreach. The implication for Catholic health care is that creating healthy communities is a way of re-imagining its future. The project also points toward the need for nursing leaders who can effectively lead community partnerships, collaborating with Catholic health systems to develop new models for promoting population health.
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Advisors/Committee Members: Paterson, Mary A (Advisor), Robert, Rebecca (Other), Matthews, Jeanne A (Other).
Subjects/Keywords: Nursing; Evaluation; Health care; Homeless
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Godfrey, T. S. (2011). A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. (Doctoral Dissertation). The Catholic University of America. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:179
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Godfrey, Timothy Sean. “A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, The Catholic University of America. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:179.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Godfrey, Timothy Sean. “A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.” 2011. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Godfrey TS. A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:179.
Council of Science Editors:
Godfrey TS. A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/etd:179
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Godfrey, Timothy Sean.
A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.
Degree: D.N.P., Nursing, 2011, The Catholic University of America
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11519
► Degree awarded: D.N.P. Nursing. The Catholic University of America
Rising costs in the U.S. health care industry have prompted a "paradigm shift" among health care…
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▼ Degree awarded: D.N.P. Nursing. The Catholic University of America
Rising costs in the U.S. health care industry have prompted a "paradigm shift" among health care systems from acute, diseased-focused care to community-based, population-focused care. Central to this shift is the formation of integrated systems of care that redefine the traditional boundaries that delineate agencies. Community health partnerships of various community agencies reflect this move towards integrated systems as they strategically restructure their respective organizations to collaborate more effectively in providing community-based, population-focused care. Catholic health systems are similarly engaged in shifting to community-based, population-focused care. By forming partnerships with other agencies, Catholic health systems are attempting to fulfill their mission of addressing the health needs of the community, especially those who are most vulnerable. They are also attempting to contain health costs that can be driven by community health issues. This project was an evaluation of the first six months of a collaborative venture between a Catholic health system and other community partners to address the health concerns of the homeless population in Tucson, Arizona. The collaborative purchased a mobile van to provide primary care to homeless individuals and to facilitate a continuum of care for them. The project used descriptive statistics to evaluate two short-term outcomes – the van's outreach to vulnerable homeless adults and the integration of services it provided for them. Due to gaps in data collection, results showing the effectiveness of the van for the two outcomes were inconclusive. The difficulties encountered in the initial months of the van's operation, however, confirmed the experience of other collaborative ventures found in the literature. The van's experience also affirmed the need for establishing strong processes within the partnership that promote the integration of agency resources. The available data revealed the characteristics of those whom the van did serve and the possibilities for expanding the van's outreach. The implication for Catholic health care is that creating healthy communities is a way of re-imagining its future. The project also points toward the need for nursing leaders who can effectively lead community partnerships, collaborating with Catholic health systems to develop new models for promoting population health.
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Advisors/Committee Members: Paterson, Mary A (Advisor), Robert, Rebecca (Other), Matthews, Jeanne A (Other).
Subjects/Keywords: Nursing; Evaluation; Health care; Homeless
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Godfrey, T. S. (2011). A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. (Doctoral Dissertation). The Catholic University of America. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11519
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Godfrey, Timothy Sean. “A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, The Catholic University of America. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11519.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Godfrey, Timothy Sean. “A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People.” 2011. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Godfrey TS. A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11519.
Council of Science Editors:
Godfrey TS. A Paradigm Shift in Catholic Health Care: An Evaluation of a Community-Based Program for Homeless People. [Doctoral Dissertation]. The Catholic University of America; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1961/11519
Queens University
5.
Olsheski, Kathryn.
Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
.
Degree: Kinesiology and Health Studies, 2013, Queens University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7788
► The systematic evaluation of effective health behavior interventions is critical for addressing overweight and obesity. Process evaluation assesses whether critical intervention components are delivered as…
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▼ The systematic evaluation of effective health behavior interventions is critical for addressing overweight and obesity. Process evaluation assesses whether critical intervention components are delivered as intended and can enhance our understanding of program effects by linking participant program exposure to outcomes. The purpose of this study was to conduct a process evaluation of PROACTIVE, an intervention program to prevent and reduce obesity in clinical settings, and to explore associations between measures of dose, fidelity, and session quality with participant outcomes in an effort to explain gender differences in PROACTIVE program response observed at 24 months. Overweight and obese men (n = 74) and women (n = 175) were randomized into the 24-month health behavior counselling intervention. Outcomes of waist circumference (WC) and physical activity (PA; 7-Day PA Recall) were measured at 12 and 24 months. Process outcomes were distilled from Session Summary Forms completed by Health Educators after each session. Dose was a significant predictor of WC (β = -.12, p < .01) and PA (β = -.16, p < .05) at 24 months. Fidelity predicted 12 month WC (β = -.11, p < .05) and PA (β = .21, p < .05). Quality was significantly associated with 12 month (WC: β = .07, p < .05; PA: β = -.18, p < .01) and 24-month outcomes (WC: β = .10, p < .01; PA: β = -.15, p < .05). No gender differences were found for complete program adherence (dose; p = .51) or treatment implemented (fidelity; p = .06). Men and women were exposed to a similar amount of PROACTIVE session content and maintained similar levels of adherence throughout the 24-month intervention, therefore the difference in program success between men and women could not be attributed to unequal program exposure between the two groups. Insight yielded into the relationship between program exposure and participant outcomes via this process evaluation can help guide and refine future program implementation along with providing areas for future research.
Subjects/Keywords: Health Promotion
;
Obesity
;
Process Evaluation
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Olsheski, K. (2013). Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
. (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7788
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Olsheski, Kathryn. “Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
.” 2013. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7788.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Olsheski, Kathryn. “Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
.” 2013. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Olsheski K. Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
. [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7788.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Olsheski K. Do dose, fidelity, and quality of implementation predict participant outcomes? A process evaluation of the PROACTIVE trial
. [Thesis]. Queens University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/7788
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Sydney
6.
Ling, Joycelyn Jenda.
The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
.
Degree: 2016, University of Sydney
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15394
► Introduction:Genetic aortic disorders (GA disorders) refer to a group of heritable conditions where the main artery of the heart, the aorta is affected. The commonality…
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▼ Introduction:Genetic aortic disorders (GA disorders) refer to a group of heritable conditions where the main artery of the heart, the aorta is affected. The commonality of GA disorders is the increased risk of serious cardiac complications such as an aortic tear or rupture. Affected individuals face multiple and complex medical and lifestyle challenges. Improving the individual’s understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and associated impacts, is essential to facilitate coping, decision-making, and self-management. Evidence also show that patients who are more involved in the treatment of their chronic disease report improved health and psychological distress (Barlow et al., 2002). Currently available psycho-educational resources, however, are insufficient for those recently diagnosed with a GA disorder. The current thesis describes the development and evaluation of an evidence-based psycho-education booklet for patients recently diagnosed with a GA disorder Development:A patient psycho-educational booklet was developed based on a literature review, expert consultation, and guided by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC, 1999) recommendations. Evaluation:A mixed method design was implemented. Twenty individuals with a diagnosis of a GA disorder, mean age = 49 years, equal number of males and females, with varying stages of disease and treatment, were recruited to complete the patient evaluation questionnaire. A further seven individuals were recruited for patient group interviews. Nine clinicians with expertise in GA disorders completed the clinician evaluation questionnaire. Results: The overall findings of the evaluation indicated that the information booklet was very well-received by the patient group and was considered informative, easy to read, practical, and a highly valuable resource. Overall, the clinicians endorsed the booklet as an extremely useful information resource about GA disorders and associated topics and supported giving the booklet to patients at the time of diagnosis and approved its ongoing use in consultations. The majority of clinicians commended the content as suitably pitched for the intended audience, and the format as appropriate in length, booklet size, layout and graphics. Conclusion:This study aimed to develop and pilot evaluate a patient psycho-education booklet specifically for those recently diagnosed with a GA disorder. The evaluation showed that the booklet was considered very positively in its clarity, usefulness, and acceptability by the patients with a diagnosis of a GA disorder, and of usefulness, benefit, and acceptability by health professionals who provide medical support for patients with GA disorders. To our knowledge, this will be the first psycho-education booklet developed and evaluated for an Australian audience.
Subjects/Keywords: Health;
Information;
Psychoeducation;
Evaluation
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Ling, J. J. (2016). The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
. (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15394
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Ling, Joycelyn Jenda. “The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
.” 2016. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15394.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Ling, Joycelyn Jenda. “The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Ling JJ. The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15394.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Ling JJ. The Development and Evaluation of a Psycho-education Booklet for Genetic Aortic Disorders
. [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/15394
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of New South Wales
7.
Maher, Louise.
Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research.
Degree: Public Health & Community Medicine, 2013, University of New South Wales
URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53392
;
https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12087/SOURCE02?view=true
► Research and evaluation studies can be applied to promote equitable health services delivery,through identifying disparities in health services delivery between different population groups, andrecommending strategies…
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▼ Research and
evaluation studies can be applied to promote equitable
health services delivery,through identifying disparities in
health services delivery between different population groups, andrecommending strategies to address these disparities. This thesis reports on four applied researchstudies which explore these issues, undertaken through the NSW Public
Health Officer TrainingProgram.The first study is an
evaluation of the NSW Early Childhood Oral
Health Program, a programdesigned to improve the oral
health of infants and young children in NSW. The
evaluation showsthat models of shared responsibility for oral
health have been established which facilitateprevention and early intervention for early childhood caries, however additional strategiestargeting vulnerable populations are required for more equitable access and outcomes.In the second study eye
health services for Aboriginal people in western NSW are reviewed throughobservational visits, key stakeholder consultation and service provision data analysis. The findingsindicate that eye
health services are not equitably available and accessible for Aboriginal people inthis region. Strategies recommended to address this disparity include improved collaborativepractice, improved cultural competence, and routine monitoring of service uptake by Aboriginalpeople.The third study involves a component of “The
health of Aboriginal people of NSW: Report of theChief
Health Officer 2012”, which reports on the performance of mainstream
health services at thelocal level in providing effective, equitable, and culturally competent services to Aboriginal people.
Health services achieve differential outcomes in key performance indicators for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and it is anticipated that enhanced reporting of performance in Aboriginalhealth may increase awareness and precipitate action at a local level to address this disparity.The fourth study investigates issues related to influenza vaccination during pregnancy in centraland south western Sydney. Influenza during pregnancy poses significant risks to pregnant women,and although the influenza vaccine is safe, effective, and recommended in guidelines, uptake is lowand providers do not routinely recommend it. Understanding the perspectives of pregnant womenand antenatal care providers towards the vaccine will enable targeted strategies to address theirconcerns in order to improve uptake of the vaccine and mitigate the risks of influenza duringpregnancy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Torvaldsen, Siranda, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.
Subjects/Keywords: Research; Public Health; Evaluation; Equity
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Maher, L. (2013). Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53392 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12087/SOURCE02?view=true
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Maher, Louise. “Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53392 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12087/SOURCE02?view=true.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Maher, Louise. “Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research.” 2013. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Maher L. Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53392 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12087/SOURCE02?view=true.
Council of Science Editors:
Maher L. Applied professional practice in public health: promoting equitable health services delivery through evaluation and research. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2013. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/53392 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:12087/SOURCE02?view=true
University of New South Wales
8.
Passmore, Erin.
Research and evaluation to inform public health practice.
Degree: Community Medicine, 2015, University of New South Wales
URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55657
;
https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:38328/SOURCE02?view=true
► In this thesis I apply the Stages of Research and Evaluation Model to conceptualise how I have generated and applied evidence to inform publichealth practice.…
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▼ In this thesis I apply the Stages of Research and
Evaluation Model to conceptualise how I have generated and applied evidence to inform publichealth practice. The model identifies six stages in the planning, implementation and
evaluation of public
health programs: problem definition,solution generation, innovation testing, replication, intervention dissemination, and program monitoring.In this thesis, I include five studies. The first is a literature review of animal-to-human transmission of tuberculosis caused by Mycobacteriumtuberculosis. The study identifies activities that may be associated with increased risk of animal-to-human transmission of tuberculosis. This studyis an example of the problem definition and solution generation stages of the Stages of Research and
Evaluation model.In the second study, I present the
evaluation findings of the pilot of a classroom-based pedometer program for primary school students. The studyassessed the impact of the program on students' levels of physical activity and sedentary time. This study is an example of innovation testing.In the third study I present two pieces of work related to smoking cessation during pregnancy: an epidemiological analysis of demographic factorsassociated with smoking cessation during pregnancy, and an
evaluation protocol for an initiative providing smoking cessation support to pregnantAboriginal women. The first piece of work is an example of problem definition, the second is an example of intervention dissemination.In the fourth study, I present the findings of a review of state-wide Aboriginal
health programs implemented by New South Wales
Health. The studydocuments the achievements and challenges of program implementation and
evaluation in Aboriginal
health. This study is an example of programmonitoring.In the fifth study, I use notification data to describe the epidemiology of meningococcal disease in New South Wales. The study documents thedramatic decrease in rates of serogroup C disease since the introduction of the meningococcal C vaccination program in 2003. This study is anexample of program monitoring.Together, the five studies demonstrate contributions to public
health across the stages of research and
evaluation, from defining public healthproblems through to program monitoring.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ferson, Mark, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Torvaldsen, Siranda, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.
Subjects/Keywords: Evaluation; Public health; Government
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Passmore, Erin. “Research and evaluation to inform public health practice.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55657 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:38328/SOURCE02?view=true.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Passmore, Erin. “Research and evaluation to inform public health practice.” 2015. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Passmore E. Research and evaluation to inform public health practice. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55657 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:38328/SOURCE02?view=true.
Council of Science Editors:
Passmore E. Research and evaluation to inform public health practice. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2015. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55657 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:38328/SOURCE02?view=true
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Jurczyk, Ana Cristina.
Development of a tool to evaluate nutrition education websites for Latino parents of preschool children.
Degree: 2015, California State University, Long Beach
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1586866
► The purpose of this project was to create a tool to evaluate web-based educational sources that are geared towards Latino parents with preschool children…
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▼ The purpose of this project was to create a tool to evaluate web-based educational sources that are geared towards Latino parents with preschool children to combat childhood obesity and to promote healthy lifestyles. The goals of this project were to increase awareness of the Latino childhood obesity problem and provide a tool to web developers to aid in the development of culturally appropriate nutrition education websites for preschool Latino children. The primary evaluation tool is organized into eleven groups: site content, site functionality, site design, layout, readability, user learning experience, type style, use of color, photos and illustrations, non-English site development, and site evaluation. All criteria were included based on evidence-based research and a review of literature. A feasibility study was conducted to review the primary evaluation tool and a content evaluation form for users provided feedback.
Subjects/Keywords: Education, Evaluation; Health Sciences, Nutrition; Education, Health
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Jurczyk, Ana Cristina. “Development of a tool to evaluate nutrition education websites for Latino parents of preschool children.” 2015. Thesis, California State University, Long Beach. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1586866.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Jurczyk, Ana Cristina. “Development of a tool to evaluate nutrition education websites for Latino parents of preschool children.” 2015. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Jurczyk AC. Development of a tool to evaluate nutrition education websites for Latino parents of preschool children. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1586866.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Jurczyk AC. Development of a tool to evaluate nutrition education websites for Latino parents of preschool children. [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2015. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1586866
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
10.
Engelmann, Jeanine M.
Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students.
Degree: 2014, Northcentral University
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646221
► Peer assessment is used by health care professionals as a way to share knowledge and evaluate the performance of colleagues. Peer assessment is used…
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▼ Peer assessment is used by health care professionals as a way to share knowledge and evaluate the performance of colleagues. Peer assessment is used widely in medical education as a preparatory tool for students, but peer assessment research in athletic training education is lacking. Athletic trainers are healthcare providers with a similar skill-set to physicians, thus, athletic training education can benefit from the use of peer assessment. Athletic training educators need to research the use of peer assessment as an evaluation tool in order to better prepare students to practice as healthcare professionals. This study investigated the accuracy and reliability of undergraduate athletic training students in their ability to assess their peers. This quasi-experimental study used between-group and within-group designs to answer the research questions. Junior-level students, senior-level students, and their instructors were enrolled as participants. Each student group’s ratings of clinical skills and professional behaviors were compared to instructor ratings to measure accuracy, and each student group’s ratings were compared for reliability. Cohen’s kappa coefficient measured inter-rater agreement for all statistical analyses. Both groups of students were accurate raters (<i>p</i> < .05) of their peers on clinical skills, but only the senior-level students were accurate in rating professional behaviors. Both groups of students were reliable in rating their peers on about half of the clinical skills. The senior-level students were also reliable in evaluating professional behaviors, but the junior-level students were not. The data for this study showed high levels of observed agreement for most clinical skills, subscales and the professional behaviors, but some items had low Cohen’s kappa values, most likely due to a known paradox that occurs with the kappa statistic. As the first study in athletic training education to use undergraduate students, live data collection, and rating of professional behaviors, the findings were promising for future research. Future research needs to include training in peer assessment, use of repeated measures, and comparison of instructor scores in order to better understand peer assessment in this population. Additionally, there is a need to establish consistent, quality measures in peer assessment research, including those used in athletic training education.
Subjects/Keywords: Education, Evaluation; Health Sciences, Recreation; Education, Health
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Engelmann, J. M. (2014). Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students. (Thesis). Northcentral University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646221
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Engelmann, Jeanine M. “Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students.” 2014. Thesis, Northcentral University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646221.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Engelmann, Jeanine M. “Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students.” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Engelmann JM. Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students. [Internet] [Thesis]. Northcentral University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646221.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Engelmann JM. Accuracy and Reliability of Peer Assessment of Clinical Skills and Professional Behaviors Among Undergraduate Athletic Training Students. [Thesis]. Northcentral University; 2014. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3646221
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Montana State University
11.
Rasmussen, Andrea Dugan.
Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature.
Degree: M Nursing, College of Nursing, 2014, Montana State University
URL: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/3376
► In 1998 Buehler, Malone, and Majerus used grounded theory to derive the Symptom Action Time-Line (SATL), a linear process involving self-care, lay care, and professional…
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▼ In 1998 Buehler, Malone, and Majerus used grounded theory to derive the Symptom Action Time-Line (SATL), a linear process involving self-care, lay care, and professional resources used by rural Montana women to respond to physical illness symptoms. In 2010 (O'Lynn), a literature review to determine the level of support for the SATL process resulted in a more circular model called the Symptom Action Process (SAP). An integrative literature review in 2012 was conducted to determine the level of support for the SATL and SAP models, resulting in a revision, named the
Health Needs Action Process (HNAP) (Rasmussen, Winters, & O'Lynn, 2013). The HNAP differed from the SATL and SAP in that the term 'symptom' was replaced with '
health need' to reflect a broader spectrum of
health demands including psychological needs. All three models, SATL, SAP, and HNAP, were based on studies in the United States (U.S.). The HNAP included studies with women-only and mixed gender samples. The lack of international and male-only samples in the previous work prompted this integrative literature review to determine support for the HNAP model. Key words from the models (rural, rural
health, self-care,
health needs,
health/illness behavior, attitudes/beliefs about self-care, decision-making, self-assessment, alternative therapies, complimentary medicine, and home remedies) were used to search the literature published from 2004-2013 using CINAHL, MedLine, and Psych Info. International studies and those involving men only were included in the new search. Case studies, dissertations, and anecdotal reports were excluded from the integrative review. Inductive and deductive coding was used to identify existing and new concepts/themes. The sample consisted of 17 studies: 29% were from the U.S. (17 states); 71% were conducted outside the U.S. (10 countries). Study samples included 23.5% women, 11.5% men, 65% mixed gender; 29% elderly, 71% adult, 0% children/youth; 71% rural; and 29% compared rural with urban samples. This integrative review provides support for the HNAP model regarding the use of self-care, lay resources, and professional resources when responding to both physical and psychological
health needs.
Health care providers can use this knowledge to assist rural persons to successfully manage
health needs both domestically and internationally.
Advisors/Committee Members: Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Charlene Winters (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Research.; Evaluation.; Rural health.; Mental health.
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Rasmussen, A. D. (2014). Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature. (Thesis). Montana State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/3376
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Rasmussen, Andrea Dugan. “Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature.” 2014. Thesis, Montana State University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/3376.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Rasmussen, Andrea Dugan. “Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature.” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Rasmussen AD. Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature. [Internet] [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/3376.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Rasmussen AD. Determinging support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature: Determining support for the HNAP model : an integrative review of the literature. [Thesis]. Montana State University; 2014. Available from: https://scholarworks.montana.edu/xmlui/handle/1/3376
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University of Wisconsin – La Cross
12.
Nogle, Amanda L.
Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit.
Degree: 2011, University of Wisconsin – La Cross
URL: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54391
► Communicating the healthy choice to our communities: a communication toolkit is a graduate project in partnership with the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium's Healthiest…
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▼ Communicating the healthy choice to our communities: a communication toolkit is a graduate project in partnership with the La Crosse Medical
Health Science Consortium's Healthiest County 2015: La Crosse project. Over 30 area organizations are partners in the project and are working together to help make the healthy choice the easy choice in La Crosse County. The goal is to positively influence
health behaviors to increase La Crosse County's
health ranking to number one (according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's County
Health Rankings) in Wisconsin by 2015. The goal of the communication toolkit is to help the partners create strategic communications plans, align communication efforts across the partners with a tagline ('making the
health choice together') and promote innovative thinking about communication and its influence on
health behaviors. The communication toolkit was used during the 3rd annual
Health Summit when the project partners came together to discuss the Healthiest County 2015 project. Facilitators guided the partners through a step-by-step process to create strategic communication plans for each focus area. By creating greater awareness in the general public with effective communication about healthy choices, we can increase the likelihood of becoming the healthiest county in Wisconsin by 2015.
Advisors/Committee Members: Gilmore, Gary.
Subjects/Keywords: Health Education - methods.; Teaching Materials.; Health Behavior.; Health education - Evaluation.; Health promotion - Evaluation.
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Nogle, A. L. (2011). Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit. (Thesis). University of Wisconsin – La Cross. Retrieved from http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54391
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Nogle, Amanda L. “Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit.” 2011. Thesis, University of Wisconsin – La Cross. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54391.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nogle, Amanda L. “Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit.” 2011. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Nogle AL. Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – La Cross; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54391.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Nogle AL. Communicating the healthy choice to our communities : a communication toolkit. [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – La Cross; 2011. Available from: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/54391
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Western Ontario
13.
Zendo, Shamiram.
Realist Evaluation of Health Equity Indicators for Local Public Health Agencies.
Degree: 2020, University of Western Ontario
URL: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/7234
► Abstract Background: The Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP) funded health equity indicators are an evidence-based tool designed to be used as an internal assessment tool…
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▼ Abstract
Background:
The Locally Driven Collaborative Project (LDCP) funded health equity indicators are an evidence-based tool designed to be used as an internal assessment tool to guide Ontario Local Public Health Agencies (LPHA) in the delivery of equitable programme and services. The aim of this realist evaluation was to explore the factors that enable each LPHA to implement the indicators in order to internally examine the extent to which they were working towards health equity.
Methods:
A realist evaluation of the health equity indicators was conducted to answer the following questions: What mechanism(s) enable or hinder the implementation of the health equity indicators into LPHAs’ practice? What are the reasonings and responses that are triggered within the organization as a result of integrating these resources into a specific context? What outcomes are generated throughout the process? Data collection to inform the realist evaluation cycle was done in three stages: (a) nascent programme theories generated through a rapid realist review of existing literature, (b) initial programme theories generated through secondary analysis of data collected through a pilot case study of the indicators, and a realist focus group with six individuals involved with the development of the indicators, and (c) refined programme theories informed through two rounds of realist interviews with 22 public health practitioners from 17 LPHAs across Ontario.
Results:
A total of three refined programme theories were generated and supported by six context-mechanism-outcome configurations. These programme theories provide insight into the importance of organizational leadership support needed for the implementation of health equity indicators. This support is materialized through the allocation of monetary resources and staff time to address health inequities experienced by the local population. It is also critical to integrate health equity as a foundational organizational value and develop/maintain working partnerships with other organizations and priority populations. The mechanisms triggered within these contexts enhance the implementation of the health equity indicators at the LPHA’s level.
Conclusion:
The use of realist evaluation to explore questions related to the implementation of health equity indicators is novel. The findings from this realist evaluation provide insight regarding what about the health equity indicators works, and under what circumstances. These programme theories, and their corresponding Context Mechanism Outcome Configurations (CMOCs) can assist organizations to prepare for the implementation of the health equity indicators, which require different contextual factors that trigger specific mechanisms, and generate particular outcomes for specific actors. Finally, this realist evaluation contributes to the emerging and vibrant dialogue around the implementation of ‘equity’ as a core value in health, but more specifically in public health.
Subjects/Keywords: Realist Evaluation; Health Equity; Health Equity Indicators; Public Health; Theory Driven Evaluation
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Zendo, Shamiram. “Realist Evaluation of Health Equity Indicators for Local Public Health Agencies.” 2020. Thesis, University of Western Ontario. Accessed January 17, 2021.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/7234.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Zendo, Shamiram. “Realist Evaluation of Health Equity Indicators for Local Public Health Agencies.” 2020. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Zendo S. Realist Evaluation of Health Equity Indicators for Local Public Health Agencies. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/7234.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Zendo S. Realist Evaluation of Health Equity Indicators for Local Public Health Agencies. [Thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2020. Available from: https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/7234
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Battel-Kirk, Barbara.
An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe.
Degree: 2020, NUI Galway
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16077
► Introduction -While competency-based approaches have been developed in Health Promotion over the past three decades there has been limited focus on the evaluation of their…
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▼ Introduction -While competency-based approaches have been developed in
Health Promotion over the past three decades there has been limited focus on the
evaluation of their use and impact. Five years after publication of the CompHP Core Competencies Framework for
Health Promotion this study was initiated with the aim of evaluating its use and impact on
Health Promotion practice, education and training in Europe.
Methods - The study incorporated a scoping review of the literature (Phase 1), and a two-phase mixed-methods study. In Phase 2, an online survey tool was employed. The purposive sample comprised
health promoters who had contributed to the development of the competencies, augmented by snowball sampling across European
Health Promotion practitioners. Phase 3 comprised a single case study with two embedded units of analysis, namely the countries of Ireland and Italy. The sample initially involved five known
Health Promotion experts in each country who acted as National Reference Groups and helped to identified additional key informants. The methods employed comprised a desk review of the contexts within which
Health Promotion was practised in each country, followed by semi-structured interviews. Collection and thematic analysis of the data from each country was conducted separately, with the initial findings compared and reviewed by the national experts.
Results - The literature review identified current
Health Promotion competency frameworks and factors that were perceived as influencing their uptake and use, providing a context for the investigative phases of the study.
There was a total of 81 responses to the online survey. Despite generally positive attitudes and high levels of reported
Health Promotion capacity just over half of respondents (54%) reported that they had used the competencies in their practice and 53% that they were used in their country. Expectations that levels of resources, support and attitudes would influence the use of the competencies were generally met. A reported lack of support for, and formal recognition of, the competencies by key stakeholders emerged as a potentially critical factor influencing their uptake. In Phase 3 a total of 13 interviews were completed in each country. The focus and rate of progress of implementing the competencies was found to differ across the two countries, reflecting their levels of
Health Promotion infrastructure and capacity. A lack of awareness of the competencies was identified as a major limiting factor to implementation in both countries, of particular concern in relation to key stakeholders.
Conclusions
The findings of the study, although limited by a low response rate in the online survey, provide important insights into the use and impact of the competencies on
Health Promotion practice, education and training in Europe, together with in-depth analysis of the factors influencing their implementation at individual practitioner and country levels. Findings regarding a lack of awareness of the competencies at all levels, and perceptions that their…
Advisors/Committee Members: Barry, Margaret.
Subjects/Keywords: Health Promotion; Competencies; Evaluation; Health Sciences; Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Battel-Kirk, Barbara. “An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe.” 2020. Thesis, NUI Galway. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16077.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Battel-Kirk, Barbara. “An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe.” 2020. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Battel-Kirk B. An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe. [Internet] [Thesis]. NUI Galway; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16077.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Battel-Kirk B. An evaluation of the use and impact of health promotion competencies in Europe. [Thesis]. NUI Galway; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10379/16077
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Columbia University
15.
Casey, Sara E.
Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings.
Degree: 2016, Columbia University
URL: https://doi.org/10.7916/D8K937MH
► More than 50 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes at the end of 2014, the highest number since World War II; 38 million…
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▼ More than 50 million people were forcibly displaced from their homes at the end of 2014, the highest number since World War II; 38 million of these were displaced within their own country rather than crossing an international border. Many have been displaced multiple times by chronic and recurring conflict. Complex humanitarian emergencies caused by armed conflict are characterized by social disruption, population displacement and the breakdown of national health systems. The negative impact of war and displacement on women has long been recognized, including by compromising their right to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. The ten countries with the highest maternal mortality ratios in the world are affected by, or emerging from, war; these countries are also characterized by low contraceptive prevalence. The provision of SRH services is a minimum standard of health care in humanitarian settings; however access to these services is still often compromised in war. A 2012-2014 global evaluation on the status of SRH in humanitarian settings showed that although access to SRH services has improved in humanitarian settings, gaps persist and the availability of contraceptive services and information is still weak relative to other SRH components. This dissertation addresses this gap by providing evidence that good quality contraceptive services can be implemented in humanitarian settings and that women and couples will choose to start and continue contraceptive use. The first paper of this dissertation, a systematic review, explored the evidence regarding SRH services provided in humanitarian settings and determined if programs were being evaluated. In addition, the review explored which SRH services received more attention based on program evaluations and descriptive data. Peer-reviewed papers published between 2004 and 2013 were identified via the Ovid MEDLINE database, followed by a PubMed search. Papers on quantitative evaluations of SRH programs, including experimental and non-experimental designs that reported outcome data, implemented in conflict and natural disaster settings, were included. Of 5,669 papers identified in the initial search, 36 papers describing 30 programs met inclusion criteria. Some SRH technical areas were better represented than others: seven papers reported on maternal and newborn health (including two that also covered contraceptive services), six on contraceptive services, three on sexual violence, 20 on HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and two on general SRH topics. In comparison to the program evaluation papers identified, three times as many papers were found that reported SRH descriptive or prevalence data in humanitarian settings. While data demonstrating the magnitude of the problem are crucial and were previously lacking, the need for SRH services and for evaluations to measure their effectiveness is clear. Contraceptive services were mostly limited to short-acting methods and received less attention overall than other SRH technical components. In…
Subjects/Keywords: Humanitarian assistance; Public health – Evaluation; Contraceptives; Reproductive health services; Public health
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Casey, S. E. (2016). Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings. (Doctoral Dissertation). Columbia University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.7916/D8K937MH
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Casey, Sara E. “Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Columbia University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.7916/D8K937MH.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Casey, Sara E. “Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Casey SE. Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Columbia University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.7916/D8K937MH.
Council of Science Editors:
Casey SE. Evidence for the implementation of contraceptive services in humanitarian settings. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Columbia University; 2016. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7916/D8K937MH
Columbia University
16.
Schroeder, Krista.
Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools.
Degree: 2016, Columbia University
URL: https://doi.org/10.7916/D82N52D9
► Background and Significance: Severe childhood obesity, the fastest growing subcategory of childhood obesity, affects 4-6% of youth. Children from racial/ethnic minority groups and low income…
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▼ Background and Significance: Severe childhood obesity, the fastest growing subcategory of childhood obesity, affects 4-6% of youth. Children from racial/ethnic minority groups and low income households are disproportionately affected. Severe obesity increases risk for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, musculoskeletal problems, poor health-related quality of life, bullying, low self-worth, absenteeism, and adult obesity. One method of addressing childhood obesity is through school-based interventions. School nurses may be well-suited to lead obesity interventions because of their healthcare expertise, long-term relationships with students and families, and availability to students without financial burden.
Purpose: The overarching aim of this mixed methods dissertation was to evaluate the implementation and efficacy of the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program, a school nurse-led intervention for children with severe obesity attending New York City schools. This evaluation focused on the 2012/2013 school year, the first full year of program implementation.
Methods: Aims 1 and 2 were conducted to prepare for the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program evaluation. Aim 1 included conduct of a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature to examine the role and impact of nurses in school-based obesity interventions. Aim 2 studied application of 3 propensity score methods to the observational Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program data set to determine which best removed significant differences in 11 potential confounders between the 1,054 kindergarten through fifth grade children who participated in the program in 2012/2013 and the 19,464 children who were eligible but did not participate. Aims 3-6 comprised the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program evaluation. Aims 3, 4, and 5, utilized a retrospective cohort design to examine program implementation and its one year impact on body mass index percentile, school absences, and walk-in school nurse visits. Analytic methods included descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed rank tests, McNemar’s test, and logistic regression. Aim 6 qualitatively explored perceived barriers to and facilitators of implementing the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program from the perspective of school nurses, using individual semi-structured interviews. Interview data were analyzed using content analysis.
Results/findings: Of 11 studies eligible for systematic review, 8 met inclusion for meta-analysis. Pooled findings suggest that school nurse led interventions decreased BMI percentile by -0.41 (95%CI: -0.60, -0.21; I2=0, Cochrane Q=2.0). The comparison of propensity score methods demonstrated that only propensity score matching removed all significant differences between children who received the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program and children who were eligible for but did not receive the program. The program evaluation demonstrated that the program had limited reach (5%…
Subjects/Keywords: Public health nursing; Public health – Evaluation; Overweight children; Nursing; Health education
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Schroeder, K. (2016). Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools. (Doctoral Dissertation). Columbia University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.7916/D82N52D9
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Schroeder, Krista. “Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Columbia University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
https://doi.org/10.7916/D82N52D9.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Schroeder, Krista. “Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Schroeder K. Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Columbia University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: https://doi.org/10.7916/D82N52D9.
Council of Science Editors:
Schroeder K. Evaluation of a School Nurse-led Intervention for Children with Severe Obesity in New York City Schools. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Columbia University; 2016. Available from: https://doi.org/10.7916/D82N52D9
Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
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Battesini, Marcelo.
Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal.
Degree: 2008, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/15545
► A Vigilância Sanitária (VISA) compõe, contemporânea e institucionalmente, o campo de ação da Saúde Coletiva no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde denominado de Vigilância…
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▼ A Vigilância Sanitária (VISA) compõe, contemporânea e institucionalmente, o campo de ação da Saúde Coletiva no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde denominado de Vigilância em Saúde. As ações de VISA são conduzidas pelo Sistema Nacional de VISA, onde coexiste uma multiplicidade de formas de implementá-las, resultando em uma heterogênea capacidade de eliminar, diminuir e prevenir riscos à saúde, bem como de intervir em problemas sanitários. Essas variações indicam a necessidade de um processo de avaliação sistemático e abrangente para a VISA, apontando diferenças e desigualdades nas formas de implementar suas ações e superando as fragilidades presentes na avaliação vigente. Esta tese propõe um método para a avaliação da VISA, tendo como principais características: avaliar a implantação da VISA com um propósito formativo; incorporar as diretrizes e subdiretrizes propostas pelo Plano Diretor de VISA; basear-se em um modelo sociológico inter-relacionado e multidimensional, composto pelas dimensões Adaptação (A), Alcance de Metas (M), Processos de Trabalho (P) e manutenção da Cultura e Valores (CV); investigar medidas de desempenho e sua dinâmica; caracterizar metas de VISA, distinguindo-as de seus processos de trabalho; propor a avaliação da Segurança em Cadeias de Risco; produzir e integrar informações sobre a VISA em nível operacional, gerencial e estratégica; caracterizar qualitativamente as relações entre dimensões a partir de um modelo explicativo, que permite a proposição de ações de melhoria em uma perspectiva estratégica; permitir investigar e incorporar as posições de diferentes grupos avaliativos. O método foi aplicado em um estudo de caso em nível municipal, permitindo avaliar a implantação da VISA em relação ao entendimento de técnicos de VISA, gestores e de conselheiros de saúde. A avaliação conduzida indicou um desempenho Global regular (MBGlobalB=5,4) da VISA no município A, conformada a partir de desempenhos também regulares nas quatro dimensões que compõem o modelo, indicando a necessidade de adequações nas ações de VISA, o que contrasta com a adequada avaliação institucional vigente, reforçando a fragilidade desta em avaliar a VISA.
The Sanitary Surveillance (VISA) composes, contemporary and institutionally the Public Health action field, in the Brazilian Health System ambit denominated Health Surveillance. VISA actions are driven by a National System, where coexists a multiplicity of ways of implementing it, resulting in a heterogeneous capacity to eliminate, to decrease and to prevent health risks, as well as intervening in sanitary problems. Those variations indicate the need of a systematic and including evaluation process to VISA, showing differences and inequalities in the why of implementing its actions and overcoming difficulties in present evaluation. This thesis proposes a method for the VISA evaluation, having as main characteristics: to evaluate the implantation with a formative purpose; to incorporate the guidelines and sub guidelines proposals for the VISA’s Director Plan; to be based in…
Advisors/Committee Members: Ten Caten, Carla Schwengber.
Subjects/Keywords: Vigilância sanitária; Sanitary surveillance; Avaliação de desempenho; Health evaluation; Avaliação institucional; Performance evaluation; Institutional evaluation
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Battesini, M. (2008). Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/15545
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Battesini, Marcelo. “Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal.” 2008. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10183/15545.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Battesini, Marcelo. “Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal.” 2008. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Battesini M. Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2008. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/15545.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Battesini M. Método multidimensional para avaliação de desempenho da Vigilância Sanitária : uma aplicação em nível municipal. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/15545
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University of Johannesburg
18.
Moloi, Olga Sandi.
A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors.
Degree: 2012, University of Johannesburg
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6849
► M.Cur.
In line with the requirements of the National Plan for Higher education, The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998), The eight Batho Pele…
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In line with the requirements of the National Plan for Higher education, The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998), The eight Batho Pele Principles 1997, The South African Qualifications Authority Act (Act 58 of 1995), The National Qualifications Framework, Outcomes Based Education and The South African Nursing Council, it is clear that there is a need for critical thinking in clinical nursing education in general and in professional nurses as preceptors in particular. The researcher has observed that the preceptors of a clinic in Region 7 Gauteng Province, use the traditional method of teaching (lecture method) during accompaniment of learners allocated to the clinic for their practica which hinders the facilitation of critical thinking. There is a need for preceptors to re-visit their teaching strategies and methods in order to facilitate critical thinking in clinical nursing education. Central to facilitation of critical thinking is the learner, and preceptors should create a climate where interactive facilitation takes place through dialogue and discourse. The aim of the study is to develop a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education. For this aim to be realised the following objectives were met: To conceptualise in order to develop a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education To implement and evaluate a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive research design that is contextual in nature was followed according to two phases. In phase one of the study, conceptualisation of the main concepts namely critical thinking, interactive facilitation, clinical nursing education, preceptor, nursing process and the programme was done to ensure theoretical validity (Gift, 1997: 76).ii Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA, 1998: 3-6). Evaluation, limitations and conclusion of the study was described. Recommendations were discussed as they apply to nursing education, nursing research.
Subjects/Keywords: Nursing - Study and teaching - Evaluation.; Community health nursing - Curricula; Curriculum evaluation
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Moloi, O. S. (2012). A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6849
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Moloi, Olga Sandi. “A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors.” 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6849.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Moloi, Olga Sandi. “A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors.” 2012. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Moloi OS. A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6849.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Moloi OS. A programme to facilitate critical thinking of community health nurse preceptors. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6849
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Open Universiteit Nederland
19.
Torfs.
De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
Degree: 2014, Open Universiteit Nederland
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/6677
► Influence of evaluation through mechanisms on individual, interpersonal and collective level: a multiple case study on the guard duty of the Flemish general practitioners. Keywords:…
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▼ Influence of evaluation through mechanisms on individual, interpersonal and collective level: a multiple case study on the guard duty of the Flemish general practitioners.
Keywords: evaluation influence, health care organization, process use evaluation, mechanisms
During the last decade research towards the organization of healthcare became more important, due to the high costs in healthcare.
We will study the KCE (federal knowledge center for healthcare) evaluation ‘Which solutions for the guard duties of the general practitioners?’ (Jonckheer et al., 2011), by looking at the influence of this evaluation on the changes within the general practitioners circles in Flanders. Legally, the responsibility of the organization of the guard duties of the GP’s, and primary health care, is in the hands of the GP-circles. However, our GP-circles face more and more difficulties to meet this obligation, due to ageing GP’s, more female doctors and the safety issues in urbanized areas, which enhances the workload on guard duties. Hence, the GP’s have asked for a solution to these problems.
Until recently, literature investigated use of evaluation. Melvin M Mark and Henry (2004, p. 46) take the step to a conceptual model that represents the influence of an evaluation in terms mechanisms. Process use is the base of the concept and involves participative evaluation, collaborative evaluation and authorized evaluation.
Henry and Mark (2003, p. 298) divide the mechanisms in three levels: individual, interpersonal and collective. Different mechanisms can play a role in the change process toward the ultimate goal.
Based on Johnson et al. (2009), 3 factors came up that were not investigated enough: participation in the decision, participation in the personal characteristics and participation in the information needs; i.e. timeliness of the study, ownership of the information and provided information.
The relevant mechanisms of Melvin M Mark and Henry (2004, p. 41) give a pathway that goes from elaboration to changed attitudes (individual level). Therefrom to persuasion and the arising of a change agent (interpersonal level) who will implement a local policy change. (collective level). The interpersonal persuasion will lead to agenda setting.
Some GP-circles have participated in the KCE evaluation and collected data; hence this can be called a participative evaluation (process use).
The research question is how evaluation through mechanisms on individual, interpersonal and collective level can have an influence on the guard duties of the Flemish GP’s.
We will have a multiple case study with 4 research units (GP-circles), having a different participation level. At each GP-circle, the chairman and the GP in charge of guard duties were interviewed. The information from the interviews as well as some documents the
GP-circles put at our disposal, was put in an information database per case. Afterwards the 4 databases were put next to each other to be compared.
This study revealed that the pathway was only true in some cases.…
Subjects/Keywords: Keywords: evaluation influence; health care organization; process use evaluation; mechanisms
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Torfs. (2014). De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
(Masters Thesis). Open Universiteit Nederland. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1820/6677
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Torfs. “De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
” 2014. Masters Thesis, Open Universiteit Nederland. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/1820/6677.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Torfs. “De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
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Torfs. De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
[Internet] [Masters thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/6677.
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Torfs. De invloed van evaluatie door mechanismen op individueel, interpersoonlijk en collectief niveau: Een meervoudige casestudy naar de organisatie van de wachtdiensten van Vlaamse huisartsen.
[Masters Thesis]. Open Universiteit Nederland; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1820/6677
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Western Carolina University
20.
Lewis, Sallie Katherine.
Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.
Degree: 2014, Western Carolina University
URL: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=18425
► Some practitioners of alternative medicine identify overgrowth of the fungus Candida as the cause of eczema, psoriasis, and conditions like fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic migraines.…
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▼ Some practitioners of alternative medicine identify
overgrowth of the fungus Candida as the cause of eczema, psoriasis,
and conditions like fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic
migraines. These naturopathic physicians may prescribe diets low in
carbohydrates (Candida cleanse diets) to treat such conditions.
This study examined the rationale of this diagnosis and treatment
by testing for a relationship between the amount of carbohydrates
people consume and the presence of Candida in their mouths. It is
possible that nutrients other than carbohydrates also affect the
growth of Candida. Therefore this study also tested for an
association between the oral presence of Candida and the amounts of
refined sugars, protein, fat, saturated fat, vitamin A, vitamin C,
iron, and calcium consumed. Participants recorded the amounts of
food and drink they consumed for three weeks. Daily average amount
of each nutrient consumed was calculated for each participant each
week. Participants sampled their mouths at the end of each week and
inoculated CHROMagar plates (BD Diagnosis Systems) with the
samples. The inoculated plates were incubated at 37ºC for three
days and then examined for Candida growth. The probability of
Candida growth was negatively related to consumption of
carbohydrate, protein, total fat, and saturated fat during week 1.
No other statistically significant associations were detected.
These results refute the rationale behind Candida cleanse diets.;
Candida, Candida albicans, Candida cleanse diet
Advisors/Committee Members: Greg Adkison (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Candida – Health aspects; Mycoses – Diet therapy – Evaluation; Mycoses – Alternative treatment – Evaluation
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Lewis, Sallie Katherine. “Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.” 2014. Masters Thesis, Western Carolina University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=18425.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Lewis, Sallie Katherine. “Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Lewis SK. Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Western Carolina University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=18425.
Council of Science Editors:
Lewis SK. Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets. [Masters Thesis]. Western Carolina University; 2014. Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/listing.aspx?styp=ti&id=18425
21.
Lewis, Sallie Katherine.
Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.
Degree: 2014, NC Docks
URL: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/f/Lewis2014.pdf
► Some practitioners of alternative medicine identify overgrowth of the fungus Candida as the cause of eczema, psoriasis, and conditions like fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic migraines.…
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▼ Some practitioners of alternative medicine identify overgrowth of the fungus Candida as the cause of eczema, psoriasis, and conditions like fibromyalgia, depression, and chronic migraines. These naturopathic physicians may prescribe diets low in carbohydrates (Candida cleanse diets) to treat such conditions. This study examined the rationale of this diagnosis and treatment by testing for a relationship between the amount of carbohydrates people consume and the presence of Candida in their mouths. It is possible that nutrients other than carbohydrates also affect the growth of Candida. Therefore this study also tested for an association between the oral presence of Candida and the amounts of refined sugars, protein, fat, saturated fat, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium consumed. Participants recorded the amounts of food and drink they consumed for three weeks. Daily average amount of each nutrient consumed was calculated for each participant each week. Participants sampled their mouths at the end of each week and inoculated CHROMagar plates (BD Diagnosis Systems) with the samples. The inoculated plates were incubated at 37ºC for three days and then examined for Candida growth. The probability of Candida growth was negatively related to consumption of carbohydrate, protein, total fat, and saturated fat during week 1. No other statistically significant associations were detected. These results refute the rationale behind Candida cleanse diets.
Subjects/Keywords: Candida – Health aspects; Mycoses – Diet therapy – Evaluation; Mycoses – Alternative treatment – Evaluation
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Lewis, S. K. (2014). Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets. (Thesis). NC Docks. Retrieved from http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/f/Lewis2014.pdf
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Lewis, Sallie Katherine. “Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.” 2014. Thesis, NC Docks. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/f/Lewis2014.pdf.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
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Lewis, Sallie Katherine. “Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets.” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Lewis SK. Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets. [Internet] [Thesis]. NC Docks; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/f/Lewis2014.pdf.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Lewis SK. Testing the rational of Candida cleanse diets. [Thesis]. NC Docks; 2014. Available from: http://libres.uncg.edu/ir/wcu/f/Lewis2014.pdf
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RMIT University
22.
Nolte, S.
Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory.
Degree: 2008, RMIT University
URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:6761
► Background Health education programs that are aimed at improving individuals' skills to self-manage are increasingly recognised as a critical component of chronic disease management. Despite…
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▼ Background Health education programs that are aimed at improving individuals' skills to self-manage are increasingly recognised as a critical component of chronic disease management. Despite the apparent need for such interventions, current studies show inconsistent results regarding program effectiveness, with meta-analyses indicating only marginal effects for some disease groups. A closer examination of these studies however suggests that the magnitude and inconsistency of the findings may be related to the types of outcomes that were assessed rather than specific disease groups. Where self-report measures were used, results tended to be smaller and inconsistent. It is therefore possible that current studies do not adequately reflect program effects because self-report outcomes have a high risk to be confounded by a range of potential biases. Objective The aim of this thesis was to identify and quantify the potential influence of biases in the measurement of change in chronic disease self-management interventions using self-report. Methods The research design targeted the processes that individuals undergo when filling out questionnaires and whether this has an influence on their self-report outcomes. This was achieved by developing a three-group research design. The Health Education Impact Questionnaire (heiQ) was used to collect outcomes data. While pretest questionnaires were identical across groups, three questionnaire versions were randomly distributed at posttest. One of the groups filled out traditional posttest questions (n=331), whereas the other two groups were asked to provide data in addition to posttest questions, with one group providing transition questions (n=304) and one providing retrospective pretest data (n=314). Resulting datasets were further examined for possible confounding effects through response shift and social desirability bias. Through the random allocation of the heiQs it was ensured that data were not influenced by potential intra-group effects. Results The thesis revealed that the design of the posttest questionnaire significantly influenced people's ratings of their posttest levels. In particular, when participants were asked to provide ratings of their retrospective pretest levels in addition to their posttest levels, the latter scores were significantly higher than those of participants who did not perform this additional task. Subsequent analyses however suggested that these differences could neither be explained by response shift nor by social desirability bias. Conclusions This research has provided important insight into the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions. While the threat to the validity of traditional pretest-posttest data due to confounding effects through response shift and social desirability biases could not be supported, the thesis has highlighted that the cognitive task that subjects are asked to perform when providing data at posttest significantly influenced their self-reported outcomes. Given that previous…
Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; Health education – Evaluation
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Nolte, S. (2008). Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:6761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Nolte, S. “Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory.” 2008. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:6761.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Nolte, S. “Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory.” 2008. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Nolte S. Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2008. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:6761.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Nolte S. Approaches to the measurement of outcomes of chronic disease self-management interventions using a self-report inventory. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2008. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:6761
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
23.
Noll, Matias.
Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares.
Degree: 2012, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/88864
► Tradicionalmente, a utilização de questionários como instrumento avaliativo da postura corporal nas Atividades de Vida Diária (AVD’s) tem sido amplamente divulgada, seja em estudos descritivos,…
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▼ Tradicionalmente, a utilização de questionários como instrumento avaliativo da postura corporal nas Atividades de Vida Diária (AVD’s) tem sido amplamente divulgada, seja em estudos descritivos, transversais e longitudinais, ou experimentais, como os programas educativos e as Escolas Posturais. Não obstante, o questionário é baseado em auto-relato, sendo dependente da percepção e do nível cognitivo do avaliado, o que pode resultar em um viés nos resultados, principalmente se os avaliados forem crianças e adolescentes. Deste modo, são necessárias metodologias válidas e reprodutíveis capazes de avaliar a postura corporal dinâmica a partir de observações e filmagens, minimizando o viés resultante do auto-relato. Procurando identificar os instrumentos de avaliação da postura dinâmica já publicados na literatura foi realizada uma busca sistemática de artigos em bases de dados (Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scielo) publicados a partir da década de 1980 e no Banco de Teses e Dissertações da Capes. Os instrumentos propostos deveriam preencher os seguintes critérios: (a) avaliar a postura corporal durante a realização de AVD’s; (b) utilizar critérios pré-definidos de avaliação; e (c) avaliar a postura a partir de observação ou a partir de filmagem. Foram identificados oito artigos originais que apresentam instrumentos de avaliação da postura dinâmica, avaliando a execução de AVD’s por meio de critérios biomecânicos pré-definidos, por meio de escalas numéricas, sendo que, destes, apenas quatro foram elaborados especificamente com o propósito de avaliar a execução de AVD’s de escolares. Em geral, considera-se que esses instrumentos apresentem algumas limitações metodológicas, tais como carecerem de procedimentos de validação e de reprodutibilidade. O CAPD, desenvolvido a partir de uma pesquisa de campo e em publicações científicas, possibilita avaliar a postura corporal de nove AVD’s: carregar sacolas e mochila escolar; escrever; pegar objeto do solo e transportá-lo; utilizar o computador portátil e de mesa; sentar em um banco; e ao dormir. Os procedimentos de validade e reprodutibilidade do CAPD consistiram na sua: (a) submissão a sete especialistas, para avaliação científica do conteúdo; (b) determinação da reprodutibilidade inter e intra-avaliador e teste-reteste, a partir da filmagem de 112 escolares; (c) validação de constructo, determinada a partir da comparação dos resultados entre 10 universitários e os escolares. A análise estatística foi realizada no Software SPSS18.0, por meio do Coeficiente de Correlação Intra-Classe (ICC), do Coeficiente Kappa e do teste U de Mann Whitney (α=0,05). Os resultados de cada postura, separadamente, demonstraram que a reprodutibilidade intraavaliador foi classificada como excelente (ICC>0,75) e que a reprodutibilidade inter-avaliador e testereteste foram classificadas como moderada (ICC de 0,4 a 0,75) e excelente (ICC>0,75). Os resultados do Coeficiente Kappa, na avaliação dos critérios de pontuação, demonstraram que (1) a reprodutibilidade intra-avaliador apresentou resultados…
Advisors/Committee Members: Candotti, Cláudia Tarragô.
Subjects/Keywords: Avaliação; Health evaluation; Postura; Posture; Estudantes; Students
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Noll, M. (2012). Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/88864
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Noll, Matias. “Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares.” 2012. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10183/88864.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Noll, Matias. “Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares.” 2012. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Noll M. Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/88864.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Noll M. Desenvolvimento de um circuito de avaliação da postura dinâmica das atividades de vida diária de escolares. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/88864
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
24.
Mundine, Jennifer.
Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores.
Degree: 2016, Walden University
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10137911
► Nursing programs have embraced distance learning in their curricula, but discussion is ongoing about course assignments and grading criteria to increase examination scores in…
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▼ Nursing programs have embraced distance learning in their curricula, but discussion is ongoing about course assignments and grading criteria to increase examination scores in nursing distance learning courses. Because course examinations are a predictor of success on the postgraduate licensing examination (NCLEX-RN), the purpose of this study was to determine whether differences existed in student examination scores between nursing distance learning courses with and without points aligned to assignments. The theoretical framework was Knowles’s theory of andragogy, which highlights adults’ motivation and self-direction to succeed. The quantitative causal comparative study included a convenience sample of 164 students to compare archival data of 4 examination scores between 2 nursing distance-learning courses. Data analysis included an independent-groups one-tailed <i> t</i> test. No significant differences were found between the 2 courses, suggesting that students do not achieve higher examination scores with course points aligned with course assignments. Nursing administrators and faculty in nursing programs with a distance learning component will benefit from the findings of this study. Findings may be used to draft, revise, and implement assignment criteria and point alignment for nursing distance learning courses. Social change will occur when nursing distance learning faculty use problem-solving and critical thinking assignments, including case studies, discussion boards, group assignments, concept mapping and NCLEX-RN style testing in each nursing distance learning course. Because point alignment to course assignments do not significantly improve examination scores, implementation of problem-solving and critical thinking assignments is necessary to promote student learning and examination success.
Subjects/Keywords: Educational evaluation; Adult education; Nursing; Health education
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Mundine, J. (2016). Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores. (Thesis). Walden University. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10137911
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Mundine, Jennifer. “Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores.” 2016. Thesis, Walden University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10137911.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Mundine, Jennifer. “Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Mundine J. Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores. [Internet] [Thesis]. Walden University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10137911.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Mundine J. Nursing Distance Learning Course Comparison of Assignments and Examination Scores. [Thesis]. Walden University; 2016. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10137911
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
25.
Crews, Carly M.
Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents.
Degree: 2018, California State University, Long Beach
URL: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10975285
► The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) triage during actual mass casualty incidents (MCI)…
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▼ The purpose of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) triage during actual mass casualty incidents (MCI) and full-scale MCI exercises. Developed in 1984, Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment triage was created to assist in the process of triaging large quantities of injured patients from natural or manmade disasters and has since been the nationally accepted triage model in the United States. Historically, limited studies have shown patients are in fact, over-triaged 53% of the time. The research goal was to obtain substantial data to determine whether first responders’ use of the current triage model effectively sustains life. A mixed methods research analysis of quantitative and qualitative data collected from one historical MCI incident and three MCI exercises was evaluated to develop recommendations for protocol change and future curriculum development. Data analysis from actual incidents and exercises confirm that “just-in-time” training does increase the accuracy of the START triage model used from 42% to 73%.
Subjects/Keywords: Educational evaluation; Education policy; Health sciences
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Crews, C. M. (2018). Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents. (Thesis). California State University, Long Beach. Retrieved from http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10975285
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Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Crews, Carly M. “Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents.” 2018. Thesis, California State University, Long Beach. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10975285.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Crews, Carly M. “Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents.” 2018. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Crews CM. Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents. [Internet] [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10975285.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Crews CM. Disaster Response| Efficacy of Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment in Mass Casualty Incidents. [Thesis]. California State University, Long Beach; 2018. Available from: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10975285
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
26.
Wu, Zhenke.
STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION.
Degree: 2014, Johns Hopkins University
URL: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37197
► The term individualized health represents a goal of the next generation of health system: to treat the right person, at the right place, at the…
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▼ The term individualized
health represents a goal of the next generation of
health system: to treat the right person, at the right place, at the right time taking account of the individuals' characteristics, circumstances and preferences. To advance this goal, a new partnership of statistical and biomedical science is needed to intelligently use information to better understand disease etiology, to improve diagnoses and treatment decisions and to accurately evaluate
health interventions. In two parts, this thesis addresses statistical methods in support of the individualized
health goal. In Part I, the key objective is to characterize an individual's underlying
health state given imprecise measurements. We assume that the
health states can be usefully represented by categorical latent variables. We describe a statistical framework, termed nested partially-latent class models (npLCM), to estimate the population fraction of individuals in each class, and to predict an
individual's
health state given multivariate binary measurements from case-control studies. We assume each observation is a draw from a mixture model whose components represent latent
health state classes. Conditional dependence among the binary measurements on an individual is induced by nesting subclasses within each latent
health/disease class. Measurement precision and dependence among measurements can be estimated using the control sample for whom the class is known. Model estimation, model checking, and individual diagnosis are carried out using posterior samples drawn by Gibbs Sampler. We illustrate the model using a subset of data from the motivating Pneumonia Etiology Research for Child
Health (PERCH) study that examines the distribution of pneumonia-causing bacterial or viral pathogens in developing countries. The second part of this thesis focuses on improving the efficiency of estimating the effect of individualized intervention using data from matched-pair cluster
randomized (MPCR) designs, where person-level or cluster-level covariates are available. Covariate imbalances between pairs are commonly observed under MPCR even after matching. We show that the naive approaches that ignore such imbalance are biased. We propose a covariate-calibrated approach to achieve both consistency and greater efficiency. We use the new method to evaluate the effect of an individualized
health care intervention in the Guided Care study.
Advisors/Committee Members: Rosner, Gary L (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Individualized health;
Etiology;
Diagnosis;
Intervention evaluation
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Wu, Z. (2014). STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION. (Thesis). Johns Hopkins University. Retrieved from http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37197
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wu, Zhenke. “STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION.” 2014. Thesis, Johns Hopkins University. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37197.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wu, Zhenke. “STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION.” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Wu Z. STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION. [Internet] [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37197.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Wu Z. STATISTICAL METHODS FOR INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH: ETIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND INTERVENTION EVALUATION. [Thesis]. Johns Hopkins University; 2014. Available from: http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/37197
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of Guelph
27.
Hagen, Briana.
Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers.
Degree: PhD, Department of Population Medicine, 2020, University of Guelph
URL: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/18125
► Within Canada, there is a paucity of research examining farmer mental health. To begin to address this gap, this thesis aimed to systematically map published…
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▼ Within Canada, there is a paucity of research examining farmer mental
health. To begin to address this gap, this thesis aimed to systematically map published research about mental
health outcomes and interventions among farming populations worldwide; explore factors associated with perceived stress and help-seeking among Canadian farmers; and evaluate an agriculture-specific mental
health literacy program.
This research comprised four interrelated studies. A scoping review of mental
health outcomes and services among farmers (Chapter 2) reported that stress, suicide, and depression were the most studied mental
health outcomes worldwide, and research gaps in Canada were confirmed. Chapter 3 explored factors associated with perceived stress among Canadian farmers using a mixed-methods approach. A multivariable linear regression model, developed using the Producer Stress and Resilience Survey (n=1132), predicted that female gender, financial stress, pig farming, perceived lack of support from family and industry, and an interaction between anxiety and depression were positively associated with higher perceived stress scores. Resilience was negatively associated with perceived stress. Using data from 75 semi-structured interviews, these factors were explored through thematic analysis.
Chapter 4 explored help-seeking among Ontario farmers. Thematic analysis resulted in five themes around help-seeking motivations and barriers, including accessibility of mental
health supports, stigma in the community, anonymity in seeking support, ‘farm credibility’, and recommendations for implementing mental
health services for the agricultural community. The results of Chapter 3 and 4, along with consultation with an agricultural stakeholder working group, provided the base knowledge for the development of ‘In the Know’: A mental
health literacy training for Canadian agriculture. Chapter 5 evaluated the effectiveness of ‘In the Know’ over a 6-month period. Results indicated improvements of participants’ mental
health knowledge, confidence in recognizing and speaking to others about mental
health struggles, and confidence in helping others with mental
health.
Results from this thesis highlighted research gaps around farmer mental
health, and explored factors associated with perceived stress and help-seeking. Further, this research emphasized that including farmers’ perspectives within investigations around mental
health and in the development of supports could lead to more effective services, increased help-seeking, and improved farmer mental
health in Canada.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jones-Bitton, Andria (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: mental health; agriculture; help-seeking; program evaluation
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Hagen, B. (2020). Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Guelph. Retrieved from https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/18125
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Hagen, Briana. “Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Guelph. Accessed January 17, 2021.
https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/18125.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Hagen, Briana. “Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers.” 2020. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Hagen B. Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Guelph; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/18125.
Council of Science Editors:
Hagen B. Investigating mental health, help-seeking, and tailored mental health programming among Canadian farmers. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Guelph; 2020. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/18125
University of Waterloo
28.
Cehovin, Adria Abigale.
Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today.
Degree: 2020, University of Waterloo
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15965
► As concerns about mental health (MH) escalate worldwide, large-scale efforts to decrease the known risks negatively impacting MH are becoming more common. Likewise, the workplace…
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▼ As concerns about mental health (MH) escalate worldwide, large-scale efforts to decrease the known risks negatively impacting MH are becoming more common. Likewise, the workplace environment is becoming an important setting to promote, educate and support adult mental health. Evidence shows that reducing stigma is beneficial to increasing the likelihood that someone suffering from a mental illness will seek treatment. This study helps bridge the gap in understanding the possible implementation strategies of MH interventions in the workplace and the preferences of adults and organizations engaging in those interventions. Specifically, this study assesses the uptake and fidelity of the workplace MH intervention called Not Myself Today (NMT) from the perspectives of six organizations, their workplace implementers and employees. Through this research, NMT’s goals of reducing stigma pertaining to MH, improving mental health awareness, and nurturing a supportive and safe MH work culture with the aim of changing targeted behaviour patterns (i.e., reducing stigma) are reviewed.
Applying a qualitative approach, evidence was collected from selected NMT participant organizations with a focus on understanding which NMT components they selected, implemented, promoted and what was then retained by participants. This research explored perceptions of the NMT campaign by studying the individual workplaces, possible barriers to engagement, and any normalization of mental health dialogue and resources. Through this study, a further understanding of how to engage, communicate, and promote positive workplace mental health is gained. In addition, tangible and transferable lessons relevant to MH interventions, and general adult interventions emerged
Subjects/Keywords: mental health; implementation evaluation; intervention; workplace; leadership
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Cehovin, A. A. (2020). Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today. (Thesis). University of Waterloo. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15965
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Cehovin, Adria Abigale. “Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today.” 2020. Thesis, University of Waterloo. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15965.
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MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Cehovin, Adria Abigale. “Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today.” 2020. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Cehovin AA. Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15965.
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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Cehovin AA. Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Canadian Working Population: A Qualitative Review of Not Myself Today. [Thesis]. University of Waterloo; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10012/15965
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University of California – Berkeley
29.
Kagawa, Rose.
Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile.
Degree: Epidemiology, 2016, University of California – Berkeley
URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9k2600ck
► Globally, 16 million children, about 11% of all births, are born to women aged 15 to 19 each year. Young mothers and their children bear…
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▼ Globally, 16 million children, about 11% of all births, are born to women aged 15 to 19 each year. Young mothers and their children bear a heavier burden of poor health and social outcomes compared to families in which the mother began childbearing later in life. The majority of teenage births occur in low- and middle-income countries. However, most research on interventions to improve outcomes among teenage mothers and their children is completed in high-income, Western countries. The social, economic and cultural contexts surrounding adolescent pregnancy and parenthood vary widely across countries. As a result, it is important to assess whether programs and policies that appear effective in high-income, Western countries maintain their effectiveness in other settings, where the majority of early childbearing occurs. The goal of this dissertation is to identify programs and policies that improve outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children. The first paper explores what it means to be an adolescent mother in rural Mexico by comparing indicators of socioeconomic status, maternal wellbeing and parenting practices of adolescent and older mothers, documenting social perceptions of young motherhood, and understanding young mothers’ perceptions of motherhood using quantitative and qualitative methods. The second paper uses a cluster-randomized controlled trial of a parenting education program, Educación Inical, in Mexico to assess whether the estimated effect of the parenting program on parenting behaviors and child cognitive development varies by the age at which the mother began childbearing. The final paper explores the association between having a child in center-based child care and parenting stress and child behavior among adolescent mothers and their children in Chile. The studies presented here find no evidence of improved outcomes among adolescent parents or their children of a parenting education program or center-based child care support. As such, interventions that have shown promise in Western countries and among populations not limited by age at first birth may not be easily transferable to young mothers in other settings. This research highlights an important gap in understanding how best to support adolescent mothers and their children. These studies also point to the need for research that clarifies adolescent mothers’ sources of adversity and opportunity in varying cultural, social and economic settings in order to appropriately target programs and policies. Additionally, it is critical that research on the impact of programs and policies that are hypothesized to improve outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children take place in locations where the majority of adolescent pregnancy and parenting occurs. Understanding what works to improve outcomes for adolescent mothers and their children across a range of contexts is necessary to meet the needs of millions of families who reside outside of where the evidence base has traditionally focused.
Subjects/Keywords: Epidemiology; Public health; adolescent motherhood; program evaluation
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Kagawa, R. (2016). Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9k2600ck
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Kagawa, Rose. “Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile.” 2016. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9k2600ck.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Kagawa, Rose. “Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile.” 2016. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Kagawa R. Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9k2600ck.
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
Council of Science Editors:
Kagawa R. Evaluating the impact of support services on health and behavioral outcomes among adolescent mothers and their children in Mexico and Chile. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2016. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/9k2600ck
Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation
University of South Africa
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Wageng, Ntsoaki Sandra.
The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province).
Degree: 2014, University of South Africa
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18701
► The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the strategies used to reduce maternal mortality of the Fezile Dabi District in the Free…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the strategies used to reduce maternal mortality of the Fezile Dabi District in the Free State Province, South Africa. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted at three hospitals to describe and evaluate the strategies. Data collection was done by using the Maternal and Neonatal Programme Effort Index (MNPI) self-administered questionnaire. The study population comprised of 71 (midwives (52), doctors (13), management-operational managers (6). The overall response rate for the three hospitals was (43.5%). The study indicated that programme efforts for maternal
health are similar across the three hospitals, however, there are particular areas in each hospital that need more attention. The ratings of all the strategies generally showed weak to partial effort. The findings revealed general poor performance under the following strategies: postpartum care, training arrangements, information,
education, communication and hospital protocols. Based on the study results, the quality of maternal
health care need to be improved
Advisors/Committee Members: Mathibe-Neke, J. M (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Evaluation; Maternal health; Maternal mortality strategies
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APA (6th Edition):
Wageng, N. S. (2014). The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province). (Masters Thesis). University of South Africa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18701
Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):
Wageng, Ntsoaki Sandra. “The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province).” 2014. Masters Thesis, University of South Africa. Accessed January 17, 2021.
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18701.
MLA Handbook (7th Edition):
Wageng, Ntsoaki Sandra. “The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province).” 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2021.
Vancouver:
Wageng NS. The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province). [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of South Africa; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 17].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18701.
Council of Science Editors:
Wageng NS. The evaluation of strategies used to reduce maternal mortality in the Fezile Dabi District (Free State Province). [Masters Thesis]. University of South Africa; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18701
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