subject:(Preparedness)

Rutgers University

1. Koshman, Scott, 1977-. Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms.

Degree: MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2011, Rutgers University

URL: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000061320

► Availability and reliability metrics have become key in-service performance measures in Canadian defence contracting. Previous implementations have evolved due to challenges in application, and were… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Preparedness

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Koshman, Scott, 1. (2011). Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms. (Masters Thesis). Rutgers University. Retrieved from http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000061320

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Koshman, Scott, 1977-. “Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Rutgers University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000061320.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Koshman, Scott, 1977-. “Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms.” 2011. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Koshman, Scott 1. Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Rutgers University; 2011. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000061320.

Council of Science Editors:

Koshman, Scott 1. Flexible modeling and simulating mission availability within the operational framework for Canadian Naval platforms. [Masters Thesis]. Rutgers University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.rutgers.edu/1782.1/rucore10001600001.ETD.000061320

Duquesne University

2. McKibbin, Anne Elizabeth. Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness.

Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2010, Duquesne University

URL: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/910

► Problem: Nurses are first responders to natural or man made disasters and increasing awareness of the central role nurses play in disaster response may prompt… (more)

▼ Problem: Nurses are first responders to natural or man made disasters and increasing awareness of the central role nurses play in disaster response may prompt nurses to sharpen existing skills and develop new skills needed to competently respond to disaster events. Purpose: To assess South Carolina nurses' learning needs by exploring their perceived knowledge of emergency preparedness in order to gain a better understanding of nurses' emergency preparedness learning needs and prioritize training efforts based on these needs. Design and Methods: Boone's Programming Model's concept of planning provided the framework for this study which utilized a descriptive correlational design. The Emergency Preparedness Information Questionnaire was the instrument used to assess the learning needs of South Carolina nurses. Fifteen hundred potential participants were randomly selected from the South Carolina board of Nursing's database. Results: Data from 207 eligible survey participants were analyzed and results indicated that study participants have a low level of self-reported emergency preparedness familiarity. Participants reported being most familiar with triage and least familiar with clinical decision making in epidemiology and biological agents. Most participants did not participate in emergency preparedness continuing education programs and participants who did participate in continuing education programs demonstrated a low level of self reported familiarity with emergency preparedness content. Findings also suggested that emergency preparedness content can be tailored to specific demographic variables allowing for a more concentrated focus on the content in which participant's self-reported being least familiar related to a specific demographic variable. Study participants most preferred attending a one-day weekday, face to face/lecture/seminar training format for obtaining emergency preparedness content. Implications: This information holds promise for the generation of effective continuing education and training programs. By prioritizing learning needs based on a needs assessment and accommodating learning preferences, a systematic and planned approach to educating South Carolina nurses about this extremely important topic can be implemented and thus significantly strengthen the capabilities of South Carolina nurses to respond competently to disaster events. Advisors/Committee Members: Kathleen Sekula, Alison Colbert, James Peltier.

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster; Emergency Preparedness; Preparedness

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McKibbin, A. E. (2010). Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness. (Doctoral Dissertation). Duquesne University. Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/910

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McKibbin, Anne Elizabeth. “Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Duquesne University. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/910.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McKibbin, Anne Elizabeth. “Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness.” 2010. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

McKibbin AE. Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/910.

Council of Science Editors:

McKibbin AE. Assessing the Learning Needs of South Carolina Nurses by Exploring their Perceived Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Duquesne University; 2010. Available from: https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/910

University of Utah

3. Baker, Michael John. Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster.

Degree: Honors BA;, Architecture & Planning (College of);, 2009, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1840/rec/280

► Salt Lake City, Utah sits atop an active geologic fault that produces one major earthquake roughly every 300 years. It has been 350 years since… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness

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Baker, M. J. (2009). Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1840/rec/280

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Baker, Michael John. “Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster.” 2009. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1840/rec/280.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Baker, Michael John. “Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster.” 2009. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Baker MJ. Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2009. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1840/rec/280.

Council of Science Editors:

Baker MJ. Day after: a critical analysis of Salt Lake City's plans for reconstruction following a natural disaster. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2009. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1840/rec/280

University of Akron

4. Francis, Kula Akiia. THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS.

Degree: PhD, Urban Studies and Public Affairs, 2007, University of Akron

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1177526119

► At all levels of government, it is of the utmost importance that the state of the education system is in tact. In as much as… (more)

▼ At all levels of government, it is of the utmost importance that the state of the education system is in tact. In as much as a great deal of energy is being spent on education and the improvement of schools, there remains major problem in a number of areas. An analysis of today’s schools illustrate that many students are dropping out of school. Of the students who stay in school, many are either skipping classes or failing to score a minimum pass on standardized exams. American schools show that there is a substantial education gap between specific groups of students. This education gap separates Whites students from minority students and privileged students from underprivileged students. As a potential solution to the education gap problem, the No Child Left Behind Act was passed. The full title, to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility and choice, so that no child is left behind seeks to close the achievement gap between high and low performing students. Using the concept of accountability, this research study explored factors which affect school performance (as measured by performance index) in public high schools in the state of Ohio. Utilizing stepwise multiple regression analysis, 462 public high schools were included in the testing of three models: (1.) socio-economic model; (2.) teacher functioning and preparedness model; (3) school preparedness model. The results indicated that all three models were significant. The findings proved to be in line with current literature on education performance. For example, it was indicated that schools with increased numbers of students receiving free or reduced lunch had reduced school performance. Schools with small enrollments have higher school performance than schools with large enrollments in Ohio public high schools. Schools with more fully certified teachers have higher school performance. Lastly, schools with increased graduation and attendance rates have increased school performance. Policy implications and future recommendations are also discussed in this paper. Advisors/Committee Members: Cox III, Raymond (Advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Education Performance; School Preparedness; Teacher Preparedness

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Francis, K. A. (2007). THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Akron. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1177526119

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Francis, Kula Akiia. “THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS.” 2007. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Akron. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1177526119.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Francis, Kula Akiia. “THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS.” 2007. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Francis KA. THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Akron; 2007. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1177526119.

Council of Science Editors:

Francis KA. THE TRIFECTA OF EXAMINING PERFORMANCE OF OHIO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS: STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Akron; 2007. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1177526119

University of Utah

5. Smith, Kathryn L. Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments.

Degree: MS;, Geography;, 2010, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/634/rec/317

► Emergency preparedness refers to steps taken prior to the onset of an emergency in an effort to improve the ability to respond to and recover… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Emergency; Index; Preparedness

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Smith, K. L. (2010). Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/634/rec/317

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Kathryn L. “Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments.” 2010. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/634/rec/317.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Kathryn L. “Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments.” 2010. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Smith KL. Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/634/rec/317.

Council of Science Editors:

Smith KL. Developing emergency preparedness indices for local governments. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2010. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/634/rec/317

University of Nairobi

6. Murage, Joyce G. Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county .

Degree: 2012, University of Nairobi

URL: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10770

► Each year people die or are seriously injured as a result of fires at work. Besides loss of life, fire costs Kenya millions of shillings… (more)

▼ Each year people die or are seriously injured as a result of fires at work. Besides loss of life, fire costs Kenya millions of shillings from damage of property, loss of business, fire compensation and insurance premiums. Many of these fires can be avoided by taking fire precautions. If a fire breaks out a lot of the effects can be minimised by having effective controls and procedures in place. Statistics fromNyeri Fire Department show that a hundred and twelve (112) fire outbreaks have been experienced in Nyeri Municipality between the years 2011 and 2012. Fifty one per cent of these fires have occurred in buildings within Nyeri Central Business District (Nyeri Fire Department). The property destruction between January 2011 and January 2012 is estimated at thirtyseven (37) million shillings. Eleven people have also lost their liveswithin the same period of time. A disconnect however exists between the frequency and magnitude of the fire outbreaks inurban centresand thelevel of preparedness. Thistherefore hasled tothe need of undertakinga study to make an assessment of the factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the Nyeri Central Business District. Specifically the study assessed how independent variables like level of fire safety awareness, value of investment, nature of investment and municipal fire preparedness bylaws influence fire disaster preparedness which is the dependent variable. The purpose of the study is to establish the factors that influence fire disaster preparedness in the Central Business District of Nyeri Town. The objectives were to establish how fire safety awareness, value of investment, municipal fire preparedness bylaws and nature of investment influence fire disaster preparedness. The study used descriptive survey design. Probability sampling procedure was applied. It was carried out on one hundred and seventy two [172] tenants and fifty three [53] landlord/ladies who were selected through stratified random sampling method. This gave a total of two hundred and twenty five [225] respondents. Questionnaires with both closed and open ended questions were used in the collection of data. The findings were then edited, coded, classified and analysed using descriptive statistics then presented with the use of tables. The studyfound that the level of fire safetyawareness is verylow and the municipal council does not inspect compliance with fire disaster preparedness bylaws. The study recommended that The Nyeri Municipal Council should organise training for the Nyeri residents and also ensure regular inspection on compliance with firedisaster preparedness.

Subjects/Keywords: Fire disaster preparedness

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Murage, J. G. (2012). Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10770

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Murage, Joyce G. “Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county .” 2012. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10770.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Murage, Joyce G. “Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county .” 2012. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Murage JG. Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10770.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Murage JG. Factors influencing fire disaster preparedness in the central business District of Nyeri town,Nyeri county . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2012. Available from: http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/10770

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Texas A&M University

7. Kaster, Elizabeth. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.

Degree: 2012, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

► With the outbreak of the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) comes the need to evaluate the preparedness level of government entities that had preparedness plans.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: pandemic influenza; preparedness; emergency response

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Kaster, E. (2012). Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. (Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kaster, Elizabeth. “Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.” 2012. Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kaster, Elizabeth. “Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County.” 2012. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Kaster E. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. [Internet] [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Kaster E. Level of Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza among Key Leaders in Brazos County. [Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-2010-12-8957

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

8. Kleinhans, Carel Pretorious. Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company.

Degree: MBA, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2010, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1521

► Competitiveness is crucial to achieving solid future national economics. A nation’s competitiveness reflects the extent to which it is able to provide increased prosperity to… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Lean manufacturing; Engagement (Philosophy); Preparedness

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Kleinhans, C. P. (2010). Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company. (Masters Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1521

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kleinhans, Carel Pretorious. “Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company.” 2010. Masters Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1521.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kleinhans, Carel Pretorious. “Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company.” 2010. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Kleinhans CP. Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1521.

Council of Science Editors:

Kleinhans CP. Applying a lean engagement assessment tool to improve the probability of successful lean implementation at AB company. [Masters Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1521

Addis Ababa University

9. SEMERE, SILESHI. BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA .

Degree: 2014, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5267

► Background: Ethiopia is one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality ratio 676/100,000 livebirths and the lowest skilled delivery at birth (10%) in 2011.… (more)

▼ Background: Ethiopia is one of the countries with the highest maternal mortality ratio 676/100,000 livebirths and the lowest skilled delivery at birth (10%) in 2011. Skilled delivery care and provision of emergency obstetric care prevents many of these deaths. Despite implementation of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPACR) packages to antenatal care users since 2007 in the study area, yet overwhelming proportion of births take place at home. The effect of birth preparedness and complication readiness on place of delivery is not well known and studied in this context. Objective: To determine the effect of birth preparedness and complication readiness of mothers and other factors on place of delivery among women who gave birth in the last 12 months, Goba Wereda, February, 2014. Methodology: A community based case control study preceded by initial census was conducted on a total of 358 sampled respondents (119 cases and 239 controls) who were selected using stratified-multistage sampling technique. A pre-tested and standardized questionnaire with a face-to-face interview was used to collect the data, then data was cleaned, coded and entered in to SPSS version-21, binary logistic regression models were run to identify predictors of place of delivery, Odds ratio with 95%CI was used to assess associations at a 0.05 level of significance. Result: The response rate was 118(99.1%) and 238(99.5%) for the cases and the controls respectively. Mean(±SD) age of 27.41(±5.8) and 28.84(±5.7) years for the cases and the controls respectively. Health facility delivery accounts to 285(32.9%) and home delivery accounts to 579(67.1%) of the deliveries. And 94(79.7%) and 81(34.0%) of the cases and the controls respectively were well-prepared for birth and complication. Maternal education, religion, distance from health facility, knowledge of availability of ambulance transport and history of obstetric complication were independent predictors of place of delivery (P-value <0.01). BPACR practice had an independent effect (AOR =2.55, 95%CI: 1.12, 5.84) on place of delivery. Conclusion and Recommendation: The study identified abetter institutional delivery utilization among mothers who were well-prepared for birth and complication. BPACR services should be further strengthened to enables women recognize danger signs and access skilled caregiver for all deliveries. Advisors/Committee Members: Demeke Assefa (MD, MA) (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: BIRTH PREPAREDNESS; COMPLICATION READINESS

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APA (6^th Edition):

SEMERE, S. (2014). BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5267

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

SEMERE, SILESHI. “BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA .” 2014. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5267.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

SEMERE, SILESHI. “BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA .” 2014. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

SEMERE S. BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5267.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

SEMERE S. BIRTH PREPAREDNESS, COMPLICATION READINESS AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF PLACE OF DELIVERY; THE CASE OF GOBA WEREDA, BALE ZONE, SOUTH EAST ETHIOPIA . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2014. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5267

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Humboldt State University

10. White, Belinda. Disaster prepardness in the United States.

Degree: 2007, Humboldt State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/271

► In 2005, the Humboldt County Red Cross Chapter offered me an internship with their organization. My responsibility entailed starting a Red Cross club at one… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness

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White, B. (2007). Disaster prepardness in the United States. (Thesis). Humboldt State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2148/271

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

White, Belinda. “Disaster prepardness in the United States.” 2007. Thesis, Humboldt State University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2148/271.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

White, Belinda. “Disaster prepardness in the United States.” 2007. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

White B. Disaster prepardness in the United States. [Internet] [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2007. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/271.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

White B. Disaster prepardness in the United States. [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2007. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/271

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Cornell University

11. King, Kathleen. Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies .

Degree: 2012, Cornell University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31072

► Public health emergencies require rapid responses from federal, state, and local authorities to prevent widespread mortality and morbidity. However, existing response plans seldom account for… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: emergency preparedness; supply chain; anthrax

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King, K. (2012). Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies . (Thesis). Cornell University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31072

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

King, Kathleen. “Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies .” 2012. Thesis, Cornell University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31072.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

King, Kathleen. “Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies .” 2012. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

King K. Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies . [Internet] [Thesis]. Cornell University; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31072.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

King K. Logistical Models For Planning And Operating Medical Countermeasure Distribution Networks During Public Health Emergencies . [Thesis]. Cornell University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31072

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Ghana

12. Adam, P.L. Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism .

Degree: 2018, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27333

► Even though terrorism has been a phenomenon which has been in existence since the 19th century, the pursuit to find a solution to combat it… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Preparedness; Terrorism; Marginalization; 19th century

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Adam, P. L. (2018). Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism . (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27333

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adam, P L. “Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism .” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27333.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adam, P L. “Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism .” 2018. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Adam PL. Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27333.

Council of Science Editors:

Adam PL. Assessing Ghana’s Preparedness to Counter Terrorism . [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2018. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/27333

Mississippi State University

13. Ebers, Kathleen Leech. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI.

Degree: MS, Veterinary Medicine, College of, 2011, Mississippi State University

URL: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012011-133317/ ;

► This studys purpose was to describe the disaster preparedness of licensed private veterinary practitioners in Mississippi. A mail survey was distributed assessing disaster training,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: animals; preparedness; veterinarian; disaster

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Ebers, K. L. (2011). DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI. (Masters Thesis). Mississippi State University. Retrieved from http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012011-133317/ ;

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ebers, Kathleen Leech. “DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI.” 2011. Masters Thesis, Mississippi State University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012011-133317/ ;.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ebers, Kathleen Leech. “DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI.” 2011. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Ebers KL. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2011. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012011-133317/ ;.

Council of Science Editors:

Ebers KL. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF LICENSED PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS IN MISSISSIPPI. [Masters Thesis]. Mississippi State University; 2011. Available from: http://sun.library.msstate.edu/ETD-db/theses/available/etd-04012011-133317/ ;

University of Georgia

14. Cleveland, Eva Ninette. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.

Degree: PhD, Health Promotion and Behavior, 2018, University of Georgia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

► Introduction: Older adults are less likely than younger populations to engage in preparedness behaviors (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012). They are also more likely to… (more)

▼ Introduction: Older adults are less likely than younger populations to engage in preparedness behaviors (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012). They are also more likely to be affected by negative health outcomes after a disaster, especially those in rural communities (Ashida, Robinson, Gay, & Ramirez, 2016). This preparedness gap translates into lack of overall preparedness within the vulnerable population communities. With the ever changing priorities in preparedness, ensuring that preparing older adults remains a priority is an important focus. The focus of this research is to investigate preparedness communication strategies, barriers and the relationship between preparedness behavior and risk perception with older adults and emergency management personnel in Georgia. Methods: This research was conducted in two phases using adapted measures for preparedness, susceptibility and severity in face to face and online surveys. Phase I encompassed one qualitative aim, collecting data from local emergency management personnel and older adults on their perceptions of hazards, communication needs/strategies and barriers. Phase II consisted of two quantitative aims investigating the association between preparedness behaviors and risk perception. Aim two of this phase investigated the effects of race, education and income on preparedness and risk perception. Results: Phase I data indicated that emergency management personnel and older adults in Georgia perceive many of the same risks, but older adults perceive risk more in the effects of hazards rather than the hazards themselves. Emergency management personnel need to use communication strategies that reflects the diversity in the older adult population. Aims 2 analysis indicated there was not a significant relationship between preparedness behaviors and threat perception. Aim 3 analysis did not significantly support effects of education, race and income on preparedness and threat perception. Conclusions: Yet, these results indicate ways to address this issue with older adults in Georgia. By tailoring message strategies specifically for their local older adults and using local agencies for dissemination, emergency management personnel can cue this population to action in preparedness behavior. Limitations: Qualitatively, low numbers of interviewees and focus group members may not wholly reflect all Georgia residents. The creation of average scores for indexed preparedness and risk perception measures may have underestimated associations. Advisors/Committee Members: Jessica Muilenburg.

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness; older adults

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Cleveland, E. N. (2018). Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Georgia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cleveland, Eva Ninette. “Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Georgia. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cleveland, Eva Ninette. “Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia.” 2018. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Cleveland EN. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310.

Council of Science Editors:

Cleveland EN. Investigating preparedness level, threat perception and preferred disaster communication strategies of older adults in rural Georgia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Georgia; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10724/38310

Harvard University

15. Heuton, Matthew. Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak.

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, 2017, Harvard University

URL: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40621374

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Purpose: As hospitals continue to consolidate to improve efficiency and increase financial stability, leaders will have to determine the relative benefits and challenges of approaching… (more)

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Purpose: As hospitals continue to consolidate to improve efficiency and increase financial stability, leaders will have to determine the relative benefits and challenges of approaching emergency preparedness activities at the enterprise level versus the institution level. Investigating the perceptions of those most closely involved with enterprise-level emergency preparedness activities in response to events as they occur may provide an opportunity to determine if an enterprise-level approach is more beneficial than an institution-level approach, and, if so, which aspects of that approach are most helpful or burdensome. Methods: Utilizing our enterprise’s central emergency management staff, we first established dedicated communications groups and new organizational structures among leaders from emergency management, infection control, laboratory services, waste management, occupational health, public affairs, and others across the enterprise that were dedicated to EVD planning. At the direction of the centralized enterprise planning group, discipline-specific subgroups were created to concentrate the expertise of staff across multiple sites and expedite the development of common clinical and operational guidelines. The centralized planning group also created a tiered system of care and concentrated several functions at the tertiary, academic medical centers within the system. The survey consisted of multiple types of queries including multiple choice, Likert scale, ranking, and open-ended questions. A request to participate was e-mailed to 89 individuals who participated in the system’s activities. Responses were collected using SurveyMonkey software and data were entered into Microsoft Excel. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Continuous variables were summarized using mean with standard deviation (SD) while categorical variables were summarized using frequency analysis and percentages. Results: 89% (17/19) of survey respondents agreed or strongly agreed that that the development of enterprise-wide, discipline-specific subgroups was an effective way to address complex problems, with. Respondents also highly agreed with the concept that they had better access to information (79%) and plans were developed faster with faster issue resolution (79%) because ofthe enterprise-wide approach to the response. Most respondents felt that the output of the response activities was worth the time and effort they put into them (79%), while only 11% felt enterprise-level activities were burdensome. Conclusion: Respondents felt that, compared to an institution-level approach, an enterprise-level approach made communications more effective, information easier to access, and guidelines simpler to establish and implement with the identification of leaders and the formation of discipline-specific subgroups. They also reported that enterprise-level activities were a good use of their time, and few felt burdened by the efforts required.

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Subjects/Keywords: emergency preparedness; ebola; enterprise

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Heuton, M. (2017). Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak. (Doctoral Dissertation). Harvard University. Retrieved from http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40621374

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Heuton, Matthew. “Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Harvard University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40621374.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Heuton, Matthew. “Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak.” 2017. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Heuton M. Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Harvard University; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40621374.

Council of Science Editors:

Heuton M. Staff Perceptions of an Enterprise-Level Approach to Emergency Preparedness Activities in Response to an Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Harvard University; 2017. Available from: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:40621374

Cornell University

16. Perry, Jeffrey Allen. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES .

Degree: 2018, Cornell University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/59766

► Severe weather and natural or man-made disasters continue to impact every state across the United States and even every nation globally. Emergency preparedness and the… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: resilience; Education; emergency preparedness; LEPC

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Perry, J. A. (2018). EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES . (Thesis). Cornell University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1813/59766

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Perry, Jeffrey Allen. “EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES .” 2018. Thesis, Cornell University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1813/59766.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Perry, Jeffrey Allen. “EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES .” 2018. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Perry JA. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES . [Internet] [Thesis]. Cornell University; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/59766.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Perry JA. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS WITHIN NEW YORK COUNTIES . [Thesis]. Cornell University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1813/59766

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University of Johannesburg

17. Keyser, Theodor-Ludwig. Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole.

Degree: 2015, University of Johannesburg

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14982

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Subjects/Keywords: Youth preparedness

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Keyser, T. (2015). Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole. (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14982

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Keyser, Theodor-Ludwig. “Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole.” 2015. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14982.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Keyser, Theodor-Ludwig. “Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole.” 2015. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Keyser T. Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2015. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14982.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Keyser T. Die onderwyser as voog by die implementering van 'n opvoedkundige leidingsprogram in sekondêre skole. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14982

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Boston College

18. Adkison, Lesley Ellen. Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia.

Degree: PhD, Nursing, 2014, Boston College

URL: http://dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir:101640

► Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe meaningful interactions with health care providers (HCPs) from the perspectives of family caregivers of persons with… (more)

▼ Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe meaningful interactions with health care providers (HCPs) from the perspectives of family caregivers of persons with dementia (PWD). A secondary purpose was to understand ways in which family caregivers obtained needed information for managing uncertainty associated with providing care for a PWD. Background: Family members of PWD often assume the caregiver role, but lack preparation for the psychological and practical ramifications of caring for someone with a progressive, terminal illness (Alzheimer's Association, 2011a). Lack of preparedness for caregiving impacts well-being and quality of life throughout the caregiving experience (Lilly, Robinson, Holzman and Bottorff, 2012). Meaningful interactions with HCPs have the potential to improve preparedness and alleviate suffering of caregivers, promote caregiver well-being and positively impact treatment provided to PWD. Methods: Qualitative description was used to obtain rich, straightforward descriptions from perspectives of participants. Congruent with this approach, findings were reported with minimal inference. Results: Positive meaningful interactions with HCPs included interactive dialogue, partnering between HCPs and caregivers, and a sense of being known as individuals with unique needs. Negative meaningful interactions were characterized as lacking one or more of those components. Participants used multiple strategies to obtain information and manage uncertainty associated with caregiving. Efforts to obtain care for PWD were often complicated by challenges of a health care system that was not designed to meet the needs of PWD. Conclusions: HCPs have opportunities to improve interactions, provide support and increase preparedness for family members providing care for PWD. HCP: caregiver partnerships can improve care for PWD and mitigate stressors inherent in the caregiving role. Corrective experiences may change caregivers' perceptions and provide opportunities for HCPs to intervene, engage and partner with health care consumers. Nurses are particularly well-suited to taking a leadership role in fostering partnerships and helping to design a dementia-ready system to meet the needs of PWD and those who care for them. Advisors/Committee Members: Ellen K. Mahoney (Thesis advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: caregivers; communication; dementia; partnership; preparedness

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Adkison, L. E. (2014). Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia. (Doctoral Dissertation). Boston College. Retrieved from http://dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir:101640

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Adkison, Lesley Ellen. “Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Boston College. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir:101640.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Adkison, Lesley Ellen. “Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia.” 2014. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Adkison LE. Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Boston College; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir:101640.

Council of Science Editors:

Adkison LE. Establishing Ties: Descriptions of Meaningful Interactions with Health Care Providers from the Perspectives of Family Caregivers of Persons Diagnosed with Moderate to Advanced Dementia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Boston College; 2014. Available from: http://dlib.bc.edu/islandora/object/bc-ir:101640

University of North Texas

19. Vanlandingham, Keith Marcel. Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives.

Degree: 2018, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404515/

► This work addresses hurricane preparedness in Escambia County, Florida. It explores preparing for hurricanes as an informal learning process occurring within personal networks and embedded… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster Preparedness; Hazard Preparedness; Household Preparedness; Individual Preparedness; U.S.; US; USA; U.S.A.; Hurricanes; Local Knowledge Systems; Gender

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Vanlandingham, K. M. (2018). Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404515/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Vanlandingham, Keith Marcel. “Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives.” 2018. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404515/.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Vanlandingham, Keith Marcel. “Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives.” 2018. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Vanlandingham KM. Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404515/.

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Council of Science Editors:

Vanlandingham KM. Disaster Preparedness in Escambia County: The Influence of Oral Narratives. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2018. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1404515/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of North Texas

20. Jeong, Hyunjeong. Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives.

Degree: 2013, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271836/

► The educational practice known as inclusion, which is based on values of equal opportunity and diversity, enables students with disabilities to attend the same general… (more)

▼ The educational practice known as inclusion, which is based on values of equal opportunity and diversity, enables students with disabilities to attend the same general education classes as typically developing peers. Inclusion is a legal requirement in the United States and South Korea, but factors facilitating inclusion likely differ across countries. The purpose of the study was to examine PreK-6 school teachers' beliefs about inclusive practices in the United States and South Korea and to present a more informed direction for the future of inclusive education in both countries. Seventy-four teachers from the US and 54 from South Korea participated via email for this study employing surveys. Teachers provided their beliefs about inclusion items on the My Thinking About Inclusion (MTAI) scale, a 28-question instrument, and also provided information about their own gender, years of experience, education level, and teaching practices. A statistically significant difference was found between the teachers of the two nations for the full survey scale. The teachers' training area (i.e., general education or special education) in the US was significantly associated with the belief toward inclusion, and special education teachers in both countries were more agreeable to inclusion than general education practitioners were as shown by the MTAI scale. A strong relationship between accommodation and preparedness for disabilities was found. Most of the barrier factors to practicing inclusive education were considered substantial obstacles, but more so for South Korea teachers than US teachers. University coursework was the least preferred method for improving inclusive practices according to teachers in both countries. Based on the outcomes of the two nations' teachers' beliefs about inclusion, the author suggests that supportive practices, including collaboration between educators, professional development, partnerships with parents and families, and peer supports, be implemented within the two countries for the upkeep of inclusive practices. Advisors/Committee Members: Morrison, George S., Combes, Bertina H., Kinnison, Lloyd R., Tyler-Wood, Tandra L., Hagen, Carol K..

Subjects/Keywords: Inclusion; beliefs; disabilities; accommodation; preparedness

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Jeong, H. (2013). Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271836/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jeong, Hyunjeong. “Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives.” 2013. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271836/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jeong, Hyunjeong. “Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives.” 2013. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Jeong H. Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2013. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271836/.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Jeong H. Prek-6 Teachers' Beliefs About Inclusive Practices in the United States and South Korea: Cross Cultural Perspectives. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2013. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271836/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of New South Wales

21. Georgiadis, George. Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.

Degree: Community Medicine, 2018, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/60078 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:51175/SOURCE02?view=true

► Health workforce preparedness relies on effective management of, and investment in an organisation’s workforce. As the largest clinical craft group in the Australian Army, Medical… (more)

▼ Health workforce preparedness relies on effective management of, and investment in an organisation’s workforce. As the largest clinical craft group in the Australian Army, Medical Technicians provide health care from point of injury; as independent health practitioners, through to mobile or fixed medical facilities as members of multi-disciplinary health care teams, usually at short notice.By examining the preparedness of the Australian Army’s Medical Technician workforce, this research presents a conceptual model for developing and maintaining a high readiness and adaptive health workforce. Through a mixed methods convergent design, this study addresses the question of how to develop and maintain a high readiness and adaptive health workforce by examining the human capital areas of training and development, skills and knowledge maintenance. While human capital is generally limited to the skills, knowledge, and attitudes embodied in individuals, to be effective, human capital management must also consider workforce retention.The lived experiences and perceptions of 179 Medical Technicians from Private to Warrant Officer Class Two were examined, using a mixed methods survey instrument, open forum discussion, and eight focus group discussions. The research findings suggest that current Medical Technician training model is flawed by focusing on “front loading” soldiers with all the skills, knowledge, and attitudes they may require throughout their career, during their initial training. The trade model does not incorporate the concept of lifelong learning, or consider how one’s work changes as Medical Technicians are promoted. The study found that training towards nursing and paramedicine qualifications, and registration is failing to prepare Medical Technicians for the work they undertake for the majority of their time, primary care. It also found that operational tempo, the current approach to training, skills maintenance and professional development is a contributing factor to the high turnover of Medical Technicians at the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant.This research recommends a review of current Medical Technician training and proposes a range of skills and knowledge development and maintenance initiatives that are evidence based, which will improve Medical Technicians preparedness in the Australian Army, and which can be applied to other high-readiness health workforces. Advisors/Committee Members: Macintyre, Raina, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Heslop, David, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW.

Subjects/Keywords: Workforce; Preparedness; Readiness; Health Workforce

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Georgiadis, G. (2018). Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/60078 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:51175/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Georgiadis, George. “Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/60078 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:51175/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Georgiadis, George. “Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps.” 2018. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Georgiadis G. Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2018. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/60078 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:51175/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Georgiadis G. Health Workforce Readiness – understanding and enhancing the preparedness of Medical Technicians of the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2018. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/60078 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:51175/SOURCE02?view=true

University of New South Wales

22. Liljeqvist, Henning. Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance.

Degree: Public Health & Community Medicine, 2015, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55296 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:37052/SOURCE02?view=true

► In this thesis I describe four applied public health research projects that have contributed to strengthening public health emergency preparedness through advancing disease surveillance capabilities… (more)

▼ In this thesis I describe four applied public health research projects that have contributed to strengthening public health emergency preparedness through advancing disease surveillance capabilities and workforce development. As disease surveillance is a vital part of both response to public health emergencies and planning and preparedness for public health emergencies, the four chapters describing discrete projects come together within the overlapping themes of the thesis of strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance.In Chapter 2, I describe the development of two new online training courses in public health emergency management. Since they were launched in 2011, they have been part of the NSW Health program for securing the required competencies of its workforce to plan for and respond to public health emergencies. This chapter also describes an evaluation of the courses.Chapter 3 describes a project undertaken in response to the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in 2009. It includes a review of Australian and international syndromic surveillance systems for influenza-like illness followed by a description of a new surveillance tool I developed, informed by the review, as well as a comparative evaluation of the new tool. This tool, now called Electronic General Practice Surveillance (eGPS), is part of NSW Health routine influenza surveillance. In Chapter 4, I expand on the methods used in Chapter 3 and evaluate a component of a surveillance system currently in use in NSW. I assess the ability and accuracy of the Public Health Real-time Emergency Department Surveillance System (PHREDSS) to identify mental health-related visits to hospital emergency departments. In Chapter 5, I present a proposal for a framework for monitoring and evaluation of the NSW Health HIV strategy, NSW HIV Strategy 2012–2015: A new era. In this chapter, I address the complex task of monitoring HIV transmission in the community. In the discussion chapter, I draw together the combined impact and findings of the applied research studies presented in Chapters 2 to 5. I also identify further opportunities to use the findings of the separate studies and professional projects as platforms for further work in the area of public health preparedness and public health intelligence. Advisors/Committee Members: Lawrence, Glenda, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Torvaldsen, Siranda, Public Health & Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Zwi, Anthony, Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, UNSW.

Subjects/Keywords: Surveillance; Public Health Emergency; Preparedness

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Liljeqvist, H. (2015). Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55296 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:37052/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Liljeqvist, Henning. “Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55296 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:37052/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Liljeqvist, Henning. “Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance.” 2015. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Liljeqvist H. Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2015. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55296 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:37052/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Liljeqvist H. Strengthening public health emergency preparedness and enhancing surveillance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2015. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/55296 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:37052/SOURCE02?view=true

Utah State University

23. Lan, Xiangyun. Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy.

Degree: MS, Sociology, Social Work, and Anthropology, 2013, Utah State University

URL: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2030

► Democratization in China has been receiving attention from all over the world. In the US, a large percentage of media reports about China contribute… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Chinese; perceptions; preparedness; democracy; Sociology

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Lan, X. (2013). Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy. (Masters Thesis). Utah State University. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2030

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lan, Xiangyun. “Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Utah State University. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2030.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lan, Xiangyun. “Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy.” 2013. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Lan X. Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Utah State University; 2013. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2030.

Council of Science Editors:

Lan X. Chinese People's Perceptions of and Preparedness for Democracy. [Masters Thesis]. Utah State University; 2013. Available from: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/2030

24. Goultas, Nicholas, Jr. Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco.

Degree: MPH, 2015, University of San Francisco

URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/178

► With a major earthquake seemingly looming over the San Francisco bay area, the University of San Francisco faces the challenge of surviving such an… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: emergency preparedness; preparedness; emergency management; San Francisco; resilience; Other Public Health

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Goultas, Nicholas, J. (2015). Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/178

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Goultas, Nicholas, Jr. “Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco.” 2015. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/178.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Goultas, Nicholas, Jr. “Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco.” 2015. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Goultas, Nicholas J. Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/178.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Goultas, Nicholas J. Raising the Standards of Emergency Preparedness at the University of San Francisco. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/178

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Humboldt State University

25. Ramsey, Breandan J. Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California.

Degree: 2014, Humboldt State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1942

► Humboldt County is known for its rugged coastline and giant trees and is situated in a high risk area for natural disasters. With many residents… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness; Social work; Tsunami evacuation zones; Earthquake preparedness

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Ramsey, B. J. (2014). Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California. (Thesis). Humboldt State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1942

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ramsey, Breandan J. “Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California.” 2014. Thesis, Humboldt State University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1942.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ramsey, Breandan J. “Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California.” 2014. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Ramsey BJ. Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California. [Internet] [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1942.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Ramsey BJ. Barriers to community-wide disaster preparedness in Manila, California. [Thesis]. Humboldt State University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2148/1942

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Massey University

26. Tuohy, Robyn Jean. Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2014, Massey University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5746

► Individual preparedness for a disaster has centred on educating and encouraging people to protect themselves against injury and damage to assist with response and recovery… (more)

▼ Individual preparedness for a disaster has centred on educating and encouraging people to protect themselves against injury and damage to assist with response and recovery after a disaster. Research on factors influencing individual disaster preparedness has focused on demographic and psychological variables, while socio-cultural contexts have received less attention. These omissions may help explain why more vulnerable population groups are disproportionately affected. Older adults are a rapidly increasing population group who are a vulnerable group at greater risk of negative effects during and after a disaster; however, little attention has been given to older adults’ perspectives about disaster preparedness. This thesis is presented as four papers written for submission to peer reviewed journals, and explores older adults’ meanings and experiences about disaster preparedness from a social constructionist perspective. A series of 26 qualitative interviews using a narrative methodology was undertaken in 2012 with participants located in Wellington and Christchurch (median ages 84, and 80), New Zealand. Participants were recruited through a home support agency. Inductive thematic analysis of the data sets was undertaken, which attended to the influences of personal and socio-cultural contexts on disaster preparedness. The first paper provides a conceptual argument for use of qualitative methodologies to further explore understandings of disaster preparedness. The second paper focuses on older adults’ household disaster preparedness in Wellington, which identified that older adults accepted personal responsibility for assembling and maintaining their survival kits. Practical concerns such as the ability to refill water bottles, monitor stock rotation, and ensure adequate medication supplies were identified to be difficult for some. Preparedness was also associated with the quality of supportive social relationships that could provide assistance. The third paper is also based on the Wellington study, and provides a broader discussion about everyday preparedness. Meanings and experiences of preparedness were concerned with managing health decline, preparing for death, and the interpersonal complexity of negotiating their personal and social needs to remain independent in the community. The fourth paper discusses older adults’ experiences of preparedness during the Canterbury earthquake sequence (2010-2012). Disaster preparedness was primarily linked to the importance of social relationships; and a concern regarding a lack of age appropriate safety messages about personal protection. This thesis contributes to the literature on disaster preparedness by identifying age specific influences, which relate to managing personal health, social support and socio-cultural norms of independence. Some participants lacked informational, health and social resources, which would enable preparedness actions and the ability to respond effectively. The research from the Wellington and Christchurch…

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness; Emergency management; Older adults; Older people; Household disaster preparedness

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Tuohy, R. J. (2014). Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective. (Doctoral Dissertation). Massey University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5746

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tuohy, Robyn Jean. “Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Massey University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5746.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tuohy, Robyn Jean. “Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective.” 2014. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Tuohy RJ. Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Massey University; 2014. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5746.

Council of Science Editors:

Tuohy RJ. Exploring older adults' understandings of disaster preparedness : a New Zealand perspective. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Massey University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10179/5746

Texas A&M University

27. Wei, Hung-Lung. Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier.

Degree: PhD, Urban and Regional Sciences, 2016, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157840

► This study examines households’ knowledge, attitudes and adjustments toward volcanic threat through an investigation of the population at risk from Mt. Rainier. To bridge the… (more)

▼ This study examines households’ knowledge, attitudes and adjustments toward volcanic threat through an investigation of the population at risk from Mt. Rainier. To bridge the gaps of previous volcano research, I first explored the effects of demographic variables, locational variables (i.e., crater proximity, lahar zone location and community bondedness), and past information search on three sets of psychological variables—risk perception, hazard intrusiveness, and affective response. In turn, I examined the effects of these psychological variables along with locational and demographic variables on three measures of hazard adjustments—emergency preparedness, future information search, and evacuation preparedness—made by the households. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) results show that there were significantly mean differences in five variables—risk perception, hazard intrusiveness, affective response, evacuation plan effectiveness, and community bondedness—among nine communities; however, no significant differences were found in the other four variables—future information search, adequacy of official lahar evacuation routes, school evacuation plan compliance, and adequate preparedness. In addition, the results of ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analyses indicate that two psychological factors (e.g., risk perception and hazard intrusiveness), two demographic factors (e.g., female gender and income), community bondedness, past information search, and hazard proximity (e.g., lahar zone location and crater proximity), all had significant effects on the three measures of hazard adjustments—emergency preparedness, future information search, and evacuation preparedness. The findings also reveal that most respondents had low levels of hazard intrusiveness and few engaged in volcano-specific emergency preparedness actions. This makes it essential for local emergency managers to increase residents’ volcano hazard awareness and preparedness. Due to the report of high percent of car usage (74.3%) and an increasing population growth in the Puyallup River valley, the local emergency managers should collaborate with transportation engineers to conduct evacuation analyses to determine if the evacuation routes have adequate capacity for the likely evacuation demand. They should also work with land use planners to conduct land use analyses to manage residential and commercial development, as well as the siting of essential facilities such as schools and hospitals. Advisors/Committee Members: Lindell, Michael K (advisor), Peacock, Walter G (advisor), Wunneburger, Douglas F (committee member), Poston, Dudley L (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: hazard adjustments; emergency preparedness; future information search; evacuation preparedness

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Wei, H. (2016). Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157840

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wei, Hung-Lung. “Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157840.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wei, Hung-Lung. “Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier.” 2016. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Wei H. Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157840.

Council of Science Editors:

Wei H. Washington Households’ Expected Responses to the Volcanic Threat of Mt. Rainier. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/157840

28. Wolkowitz, Sheryl R. Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice, School of Nursing, 2017, Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Nursing Practice

URL: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1481711216530958

► AbstractProblem statement. The number of disasters, both natural and man-made, continues to increase all over the world. In addition, people who are age 65 years… (more)

▼ AbstractProblem statement. The number of disasters, both natural and man-made, continues to increase all over the world. In addition, people who are age 65 years and older represent the largest growing segment of the population in the United States. Therefore, it is inevitable that a growing number of older adults will face the effects of disasters. Existing literature confirms that older adults are more vulnerable to poor health outcomes related to disasters. Since a large number of older adults are living independently in the community, their preparedness for disasters is of increasing concern.Aim. The purpose of this research study was to assess the disaster preparedness of independent community-dwelling older adults.Methods. The study involved a convenience sampling of older adults, 65 years and above, who were surveyed in three senior citizen centers in the New York metropolitan area. The survey included demographic questions, as well as questions related to hurricane preparedness. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test of Independence and logistic regression.Findings. Of 183 respondents 70% were female, 90% were Caucasian and the majority were between the ages of 71 and 89 (67%). Approximately half of the respondents had high school education or less, and half had some college education or more. Ninety-three percent were independent in activities of daily living skills. Two-thirds of the respondents reported missing at least one household item from the American Red Cross Guidelines. Prior hurricane experience did not influence personal preparedness. The only demographic factor that was predictive of preparedness was education. The higher the level of education, the more prepared respondents tended to be. The length of time living in a hurricane-prone area was also predictive of preparedness. In addition, only 39% had an evacuation plan. Conclusion. This study identified a lack of personal disaster preparedness among a sample of independent community-dwelling older adults. Public health initiatives must focus on the development and implementation of programs and policies to prepare older adults for disasters and thus improve health outcome. Advisors/Committee Members: Lindell, Deborah (Committee Chair).

Subjects/Keywords: Nursing; disaster preparedness; personal preparedness; older adults; community-dwelling; vulnerable populations

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Wolkowitz, S. R. (2017). Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Nursing Practice. Retrieved from http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1481711216530958

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wolkowitz, Sheryl R. “Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Nursing Practice. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1481711216530958.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wolkowitz, Sheryl R. “Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults.” 2017. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Wolkowitz SR. Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Nursing Practice; 2017. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1481711216530958.

Council of Science Editors:

Wolkowitz SR. Disaster Preparedness of Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Case Western Reserve University Doctor of Nursing Practice; 2017. Available from: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=casednp1481711216530958

University of North Texas

29. Knight, Rebekah P. An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education.

Degree: 2012, University of North Texas

URL: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177219/

► The purpose of this exploratory study was to operationalize the responses from a sample of the community dwelling older population from Denton County, Texas on… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Disaster preparedness; older population; public health; education; aging population; emergency preparedness

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Knight, R. P. (2012). An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education. (Thesis). University of North Texas. Retrieved from https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177219/

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Knight, Rebekah P. “An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education.” 2012. Thesis, University of North Texas. Accessed August 23, 2019. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177219/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Knight, Rebekah P. “An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education.” 2012. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Knight RP. An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177219/.

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Council of Science Editors:

Knight RP. An Exploratory Study of the Comprehension, Retention and Action of the Denton County Older Population in Regards to Disaster Preparedness Education. [Thesis]. University of North Texas; 2012. Available from: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc177219/

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University of Zululand

30. Naicker, Jeshni. Educators' preparedness for inclusive education .

Degree: 2008, University of Zululand

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/239

► The aim of this investigation was to establish educators' preparedness for inclusive education: Educators seem to embrace the human rights philosophy underpinning the introduction of… (more)

▼ The aim of this investigation was to establish educators' preparedness for inclusive education: Educators seem to embrace the human rights philosophy underpinning the introduction of inclusive education. However the implementation of inclusive education is not easy as it signals a dramatic paradigm shift for mainstream educators. It involves a new way of thinking and behaving. Many experienced educators have found that they are no longer experts in their field and are concerned that they are novices regarding inclusive education. The success of inclusive education hinges on the effective preparedness of educators. The level of preparedness of educators will determine their degree of acceptance and their efficiency in the implementation of inclusive education. The first phase of this study comprised a comprehensive overview of the literature on educators' preparedness for inclusive education. The second phase involved research by means of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to a stratified random sample of 120 primary and secondary school educators in the Umdoni Ward of the Scottburgh circuit, KwaZulu Natal. The results of this questionnaire provided evidence that educators are not adequately prepared for inclusive education. The literature review indicated that educators in mainstream schools are generally not prepared to include LSEN in the mainstream class for the following reasons: ■ Large class sizes. ■ Lack of support. ■ Lack of knowledge. ■ Lack of skills and competencies. ■ Lack of resources ■ High stress level. ■ Time constraints. For the purpose of the empirical investigation a self- structured questionnaire was utilized. The data from the questionnaires completed by educators from primary and secondary schools was processed and analysed by means of descriptive statistics. From the findings of the research, the following recommendations were made: ■ The Department of Education must provide adequate support to educators concerning all aspects of inclusive education. ■ In-service training regarding inclusive education must be available to mainstream educators. Advisors/Committee Members: Vos, M.S (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Inclusive education ; Inclusive education – Educators' preparedness

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APA (6^th Edition):

Naicker, J. (2008). Educators' preparedness for inclusive education . (Thesis). University of Zululand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10530/239

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Naicker, Jeshni. “Educators' preparedness for inclusive education .” 2008. Thesis, University of Zululand. Accessed August 23, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10530/239.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Naicker, Jeshni. “Educators' preparedness for inclusive education .” 2008. Web. 23 Aug 2019.

Vancouver:

Naicker J. Educators' preparedness for inclusive education . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zululand; 2008. [cited 2019 Aug 23]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/239.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Naicker J. Educators' preparedness for inclusive education . [Thesis]. University of Zululand; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10530/239

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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