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McMaster University

1. Kosa, Sarah Daisy. A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres.

Degree: MSc, 2014, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16451

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Background: As part of this thesis work, we developed a Shower Technique protocol (‘STP’) for hemodialysis patients with healed central venous catheter (catheter) exit sites,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: hemodialysis; randomized controlled trial

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Kosa, S. D. (2014). A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16451

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kosa, Sarah Daisy. “A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres.” 2014. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16451.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kosa, Sarah Daisy. “A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Kosa SD. A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16451.

Council of Science Editors:

Kosa SD. A Design Thesis: Hemodialysis Infection Prevention using Polysporin Ointment with Shower Technique in Satellite Hemodialysis Centres. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/16451

Queens University

2. Chin, Jacqueline. A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective .

Degree: Psychology, 2011, Queens University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6684

► The current study examined the efficacy of a 1 month future time perspective modification intervention over a 1 month and 6 months period. Participants (N… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Randomized Control Trial; Suicide Prevention

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Chin, J. (2011). A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective . (Thesis). Queens University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6684

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chin, Jacqueline. “A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective .” 2011. Thesis, Queens University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6684.

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

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chin, Jacqueline. “A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective .” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Chin J. A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective . [Internet] [Thesis]. Queens University; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6684.

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

Council of Science Editors:

Chin J. A Suicide Prevention Approach: Expanding One’s Time Perspective . [Thesis]. Queens University; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1974/6684

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Louisiana State University

3. Barbera, Brooke Louise. Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2012, Louisiana State University

URL: etd-04142012-062820 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1900

► Both obesity and pain are pervasive public health problems, contributing to significant disability in the United States and worldwide. Studies have demonstrated a positive association… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: bariatric surgery; multisite trial; LOSS; pragmatic clinical trial; randomized controlled trial

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Barbera, B. L. (2012). Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). Louisiana State University. Retrieved from etd-04142012-062820 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1900

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Barbera, Brooke Louise. “Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, Louisiana State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. etd-04142012-062820 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1900.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Barbera, Brooke Louise. “Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults.” 2012. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Barbera BL. Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: etd-04142012-062820 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1900.

Council of Science Editors:

Barbera BL. Measurement of pain, pain disability, and pain beliefs of morbidly obese adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Louisiana State University; 2012. Available from: etd-04142012-062820 ; https://digitalcommons.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1900

University of Alberta

4. Hartling, Lisa. A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup.

Degree: PhD, Medical Sciences-Paediatrics, 2010, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/02870x17p

► Background: Stories may be an effective tool to communicate with and influence patients because of their ability to engage the reader. Objectives: To develop story… (more)

▼ Background: Stories may be an effective tool to communicate with and influence patients because of their ability to engage the reader. Objectives: To develop story booklets and evaluate their effectiveness compared to standard information sheets for parents of children attending the emergency department (ED) with a child with croup. Methods: A systematic process was followed to develop and pilot-test the story booklets. Parents were randomized to receive story booklets or standard information sheets during their ED visit. The primary outcome of change in anxiety during the ED visit was assessed using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory, which was completed upon recruitment and at discharge. Follow-up telephone interviews were conducted at 1 and 3 days post-ED visit to gather information on secondary outcomes: symptoms, expected anxiety for future croup, satisfaction, regret, knowledge, return for medical care, and resource use. Telephone interviews were conducted every other day until symptoms resolved or until day 9. Outcomes were compared using independent-groups t-tests, Mann Whitney tests, or Chi-square tests. Results: There was no significant difference in the primary outcome of change in parental anxiety between recruitment and ED discharge. The story group (n=129) showed significantly greater decision regret regarding their decision to go to the ED than the comparison group (n=126) (p<0.001). The story group reported quicker resolution of symptoms: median days to no symptoms 3 versus 5; the survival distributions were significantly different (p=0.032). There were no differences for the remaining outcomes. Conclusions: This study provides preliminary evidence regarding the use of stories in the ED for an acute, self-limiting condition and contributes to a growing evidence matrix identifying when, where, and for whom storytelling may be most effective. Reasons for lack of significance for the primary and other outcomes may relate to choice of outcome, timing of outcome assessment, or disconnect between the intervention and needs of the end-user. Further research is needed to corroborate the significant findings and examine their underlying mechanism. An examination of risk of bias in a sample of pediatric trials demonstrates that there is room for improvement in the design, conduct, and reporting of research related to child health and provides direction for future research.

Subjects/Keywords: storytelling, narrative, randomized controlled trial, croup, parent

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Hartling, L. (2010). A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/02870x17p

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hartling, Lisa. “A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/02870x17p.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hartling, Lisa. “A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hartling L. A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/02870x17p.

Council of Science Editors:

Hartling L. A randomized controlled trial of storytelling as a communication tool aimed at parents of children presenting to the emergency department with croup. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2010. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/02870x17p

University of Minnesota

5. He, Xuehuan. Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy.

Degree: M.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, 2018, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/198970

► One of the main complications in completing a colonoscopy is that the colonoscope causes patient pain during the procedure. To reduce patient pain, small-caliber (SC)… (more)

▼ One of the main complications in completing a colonoscopy is that the colonoscope causes patient pain during the procedure. To reduce patient pain, small-caliber (SC) colonoscopes have been developed. To evaluate the efficacy of SC colonoscopes in reducing patient pain with that of traditional standard colonoscope (SDC), several randomized control trials (RCTs) were conducted and showed varying results, with some showed benefits whereas others did not. Among these RCTs, patient characteristics, including gender, age, and region were varied and further assumed to be responsible for the varied results. However, the influence of patient characteristics on the efficacy of SC colonoscopes in terms of reducing patient pain is still unclear due to many unavoidable disturbing factors in RCTs, including endoscopists’ skills, bowel preparation methods, and other new beneficial features of colonoscopes (passive bending and high force transmission shaft). Therefore, to explore the influence of gender, age, and region of patients on the efficacy of SC colonoscopes in terms of reducing patient pain, a numerical model could overcome the limitations of RCTs and provide such insight is developed in our work. As a first step, the structural differences of the human colon with respect to gender, age, and region were analyzed and summarized, which further functions as the basis of the development of colon models and their boundary conditions. As a result, three normalized colon segments were selected and modelled, including rectosigmoid junction (RCJ), rectum-splenic flexure (RSF), and transverse-hepatic flexure (THF) models. The colonoscope was modelled as a thin and flexible cylinder with a hemisphere tip. Three different diameters were applied to colonoscope models, including 9.2mm for ultrathin colonoscope (UTC), 11.3mm for pediatric colonoscope (PDC), and 12.8mm for standard colonoscope (SDC). UTC and PDC were classified as SC colonoscopes. In the stage of insertion simulation, a comparison between implicit and explicit finite element solution method was conducted, and then an explicit solver ANSYS-LSDYNA was selected to simulate the insertion process of colonoscopes in colon models. An uni-axial tension test was carried out to provide the experimental data of a porcine colon, and then an optimization procedure with the use of ANSYS and Optislang programs was performed to provide the necessary parameters of the constitutive material model of the colonic tissue. By comparing colon deformation during the insertion simulation, patient pain induced by colonoscopes were further predicted. The model developed in this research serves as a starting point in understanding the efficacy of SC colonoscopes in reducing patient pain considering the effects of patient characteristics, including gender, age, and region. This model may also provide scientific guidelines for the selection of patient specified colonoscope

Subjects/Keywords: Colonoscope; Patient pain; Randomized controlled trial

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APA (6^th Edition):

He, X. (2018). Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy. (Masters Thesis). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/198970

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

He, Xuehuan. “Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy.” 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/198970.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

He, Xuehuan. “Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy.” 2018. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

He X. Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2018. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/198970.

Council of Science Editors:

He X. Modeling Of The Interaction Between Colon And Colonoscope During A Colonoscopy. [Masters Thesis]. University of Minnesota; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/198970

University of Notre Dame

6. Manshu Yang. Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2010, University of Notre Dame

URL: https://curate.nd.edu/show/fb494744g4q

► Randomized longitudinal designs are commonly used in medical and psychological studies to investigate the treatment effect of an intervention method or an experimental drug.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: missing data; randomized trial; non-ignorable; longitudinal

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Yang, M. (2010). Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved from https://curate.nd.edu/show/fb494744g4q

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Yang, Manshu. “Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Notre Dame. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://curate.nd.edu/show/fb494744g4q.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yang, Manshu. “Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>.” 2010. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Yang M. Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Notre Dame; 2010. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/fb494744g4q.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang M. Treatment Effects in Randomized Longitudinal Trials with Different Types of Non-Ignorable Dropout</h1>. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Notre Dame; 2010. Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/fb494744g4q

University of Guelph

7. Hilton, William J. The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery .

Degree: 2016, University of Guelph

URL: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/10110

► Physical activity and fitness are predictors of post-operative prostate cancer recovery; however the capacity to improve pre-operative fitness in this population has yet to be… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Prehabilitation; Prostate cancer; Exercise; Randomized controlled trial

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Hilton, W. J. (2016). The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery . (Thesis). University of Guelph. Retrieved from https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/10110

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hilton, William J. “The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery .” 2016. Thesis, University of Guelph. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/10110.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hilton, William J. “The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hilton WJ. The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/10110.

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

Council of Science Editors:

Hilton WJ. The Feasibility and Efficacy of Prehabilitation for Prostate Cancer Surgery . [Thesis]. University of Guelph; 2016. Available from: https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/handle/10214/10110

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Georgia State University

8. Fallon, Elizabeth A. The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention.

Degree: MPH, Public Health, 2015, Georgia State University

URL: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/iph_theses/426

► INTRODUCTION: Osteoporotic bone fracture is a major cause of hospitalization, disability, loss of independent living capacity, and mortality among aging adults. Although physical exercise… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: motor activity; osteoporosis; randomized controlled trial; pragmatic clinical trial

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Fallon, E. A. (2015). The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention. (Thesis). Georgia State University. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/iph_theses/426

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Fallon, Elizabeth A. “The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention.” 2015. Thesis, Georgia State University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/iph_theses/426.

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

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Fallon, Elizabeth A. “The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Fallon EA. The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention. [Internet] [Thesis]. Georgia State University; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/iph_theses/426.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Fallon EA. The Role of Health Literacy and Numeracy on Exercise Self-efficacy and Exercise Behavior in the PAADRN Bone Health Intervention. [Thesis]. Georgia State University; 2015. Available from: https://scholarworks.gsu.edu/iph_theses/426

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

9. Schreiber, Sanja. Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance.

Degree: PhD, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2015, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvx021f22r

► Background and objectives In America, care recommendations for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) include observation, bracing, and surgery. In Europe exercises are often prescribed. Schroth… (more)

▼ Background and objectives In America, care recommendations for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) include observation, bracing, and surgery. In Europe exercises are often prescribed. Schroth scoliosis-specific exercises have demonstrated promising results, but only in studies of suboptimal quality. Schroth exercise prescription is guided by curve classification. An algorithm for determining Schroth curve types was developed. Reporting statistical significance should be supplemented with clinical significance estimates, which is rare for research on conservative treatment for scoliosis. This thesis aimed: 1) to determine the reliability of Schroth therapists in classifying patients with AIS using the proposed algorithm; 2) to investigate the effect of Schroth exercises combined with standard of care on curve severity, qualityoflife (QOL), perceived appearance and back muscle endurance compared to standard of care; and 3) to determine the clinical significance of the effect of Schroth exercises for all outcomes. Methods For the reliability study, we recruited 44 participants with AIS and 10 consecutive volunteer Schroth certified therapists. Therapists rated video assessments presented randomly twice at least seven days apart blinded to identities. The reliability was determined using Gwet’s AC1 coefficients. For the RCT, we randomized 50 patients with AIS, aged 10-18 years, with curves 10°45° to standard of care (observation or bracing) or supervised Schroth exercises plus standard of care. After introducing Schroth exercises, a daily home program was adjusted during weekly supervised sessions for six months. Assessors and the statistician were blinded. The primary outcome was the change in the largest Cobb (LC) angle and the Sum of Cobb (SOC) angles. Secondary outcomes included Biering-Sorensen back muscle endurance test, Scoliosis Research Society (SRS22r) and Spinal Appearance Questionnaires’ (SAQ) scores. Per protocol and intention-to-treat linear mixed models analyses were reported. Clinical significance was determined using anchor and distribution-based methods. Numbers needed to treat (NNT), and proportion of improved, stable and deteriorated patients were reported. Results The overall intra-rater AC1 was 0.64 (95%CI 0.53-0.73), 0.70 (0.60-0.78) among well-trained raters, and 0.81 (0.77-0.85) in experienced raters. The weighted intra-rater AC1 averaged 0.75 (95%CI 0.63-0.84) overall, 0.82 (0.73-0.88) in well-trained raters, and 0.89 (0.80-0.94) in experienced raters. Inter-rater AC1 was 0.43 (95%CI 0.28-0.58) overall, 0.50 (0.38-0.61) for well-trained raters, and 0.67 (0.50-0.85) for experienced raters. The weighted inter-rater AC1 was 0.48 (95%CI 0.29-0.67) overall, 0.61 (0.49-0.72) among well-trained, and 0.79 (0.64-0.94) among experienced raters. After six months, Schroth group had by 3.5° (p<0.01) smaller LC in the per protocol analysis. The difference in the square root of the SOC also favored Schroth group (p<0.05) such that a patient with an average 51.2° SOC at baseline had a 49.3° at six…

Subjects/Keywords: Clinical significance; Randomized controlled trial; Reliability; Scoliosis; Schroth exercises

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Schreiber, S. (2015). Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvx021f22r

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schreiber, Sanja. “Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvx021f22r.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schreiber, Sanja. “Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Schreiber S. Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvx021f22r.

Council of Science Editors:

Schreiber S. Schroth Exercises for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – Reliability, A Randomized Controlled Trial and Clinical Significance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2015. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/cvx021f22r

Loughborough University

10. Hartescu, Iuliana. Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia.

Degree: PhD, 2014, Loughborough University

URL: https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14905 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617870

► Systematic reviews have consistently found that moderate intensity physical activity levels at or above a threshold value of 150 minutes per week reliably deliver cardiovascular,… (more)

▼ Systematic reviews have consistently found that moderate intensity physical activity levels at or above a threshold value of 150 minutes per week reliably deliver cardiovascular, metabolic and musculo-skeletal health benefits. As a result, this threshold value has been widely adopted as an aspirational, public health goal throughout the world. However, while epidemiological and laboratory studies have established clear links between physical activity and sleep outcomes, the evidence base does not yet provide guidelines on minimum levels of exercise likely to reduce insomnia symptoms and improve sleep quality. Such a guideline, if evidence based, could greatly clarify advice, and accelerate the use of physical activity goals to improve sleep outcomes in behavioural sleep medicine and public health. This thesis examined the current public-health recommendation of 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity per week in relation to sleep outcomes. To commence, it established a population-level pattern of the relationship between levels of physical activity and sleep quality by reviewing relevant epidemiological evidence. Exploratory analyses were then conducted using data from an ongoing longitudinal study of physical activity and health outcomes among older people (aged 65 years and above) in which respondents were classified as walking at or above, or below the recommended threshold of 150 minutes per week. In regression models controlling for health and demographic factors, these analyses showed that higher levels of walking were significantly and independently associated with a lower likelihood of either reporting insomnia symptoms (OR = 0.67 (95% CI = 0.45 0.91) p=0.04), or experiencing poor sleep efficiency (OR = 0.70 (95% CI = 0.52 0.94 p=0.02). Using the same data, the predictive validity of this activity threshold was then confirmed in a 27-year survival analysis which showed a significantly decreased all-cause mortality risk associated with the higher level of walking (HR = 0.75 (95% CI = 0.65 - 0.86) p<0.01). These findings offered proof of concept that physical activity-sleep relationships operated on a continuum, with sleep benefits possible even at relatively low levels of activity. Experimental evidence on the acute and sustained effects of physical activity on sleep quality was then analysed and discussed. Outcomes from this review, together with the preliminary analyses described above, were then used to inform the design of a randomised controlled trial to investigate the effects on sleep quality of increasing physical activity to currently recommended levels among sedentary people with insomnia. A total of 41 sedentary adults meeting DSM-IV criteria for insomnia (30 female; mean age 59.8??9.5) were randomised to a physical activity group (???150 minutes moderate intensity activity/week) or a waiting list control group. The principal outcome was Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) change 6 months post baseline; secondary outcomes were anxiety (using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory) and depression (Beck…

Subjects/Keywords: 616.8; Insomnia; Physical activity; Behavioural intervention; Randomized controlled trial

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Hartescu, I. (2014). Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia. (Doctoral Dissertation). Loughborough University. Retrieved from https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14905 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617870

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Hartescu, Iuliana. “Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Loughborough University. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14905 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617870.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Hartescu, Iuliana. “Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Hartescu I. Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14905 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617870.

Council of Science Editors:

Hartescu I. Physical activity to the current recommended guidelines and sleep quality of adults with insomnia. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Loughborough University; 2014. Available from: https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/14905 ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.617870

University of Louisville

11. Donneyong, Macarius Mwinisungee. Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative.

Degree: PhD, 2013, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/365 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/365

► This study evaluates the impact of vitamin D plus calcium supplementation as a primary intervention for heart failure (HF) prevention and examines whether preexisting conditions… (more)

▼ This study evaluates the impact of vitamin D plus calcium supplementation as a primary intervention for heart failure (HF) prevention and examines whether preexisting conditions that are precursors of HF modify this relationship in a large cohort of postmenopausal women. Analysis included 35,113 postmenopausal women (17,595 intervention, 17,518 control) aged 50 to 81 years enrolled in the randomized trial of vitamin D plus calcium (CaD) in the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study. The women in this analysis cohort were free of HF at the time of randomization and during the first year of the trial. The intervention consisted of 1,000 mg/day of calcium and 400 IU/day of vitamin D3. Incident HF cases over an average follow-up period of 7.13 (standard deviation, 1.33) years were identified from hospital discharge records and adjudicated by a physician committee. An intention-to-treat (ITT) approach was used to estimate hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence (CI) intervals from multivariable Cox Proportional Hazards regression models. A formal test of interaction between the intervention and a composite of risk factors that predispose towards the development of HF (hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart diseases/events, and diabetes) and define ‘Stage A’ HF was performed. CaD was associated with a non-significant 7% reduced risk of heart failure (HR = 0.92; 95% CI, 0.79 –1.06) in a multivariable model in the overall study cohort. However, CaD was associated with a clinically and statistically significantly lower risk (35%) of HF (HR = 0.65; 95% CI, 0.46 – 0.92; P = 0.01) among participants who were free of Stage A HF but neither a clinically nor a statistically significant effect among those with Stage A HF (HR = 1.02; 95% CI, 0.85 – 1.21; P = 0.87). Moreover, these effect estimates were not modified by baseline total (diet and supplements) vitamin D and calcium intake and persisted in a per-protocol and other sensitivity analyses. These findings suggest that a low cost daily supplementation with vitamin D plus calcium may be an effective primary prevention strategy in postmenopausal without major cardiovascular precursors of HF but of little value in those with these risk factors. Advisors/Committee Members: Hornung, Carlton.

Subjects/Keywords: Vitamin D; Calcium; Heart failure; Cardiovascular; Randomized controlled trial; Women's health

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Donneyong, M. M. (2013). Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/365 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/365

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Donneyong, Macarius Mwinisungee. “Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed February 26, 2020. 10.18297/etd/365 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/365.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Donneyong, Macarius Mwinisungee. “Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Donneyong MM. Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/365 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/365.

Council of Science Editors:

Donneyong MM. Vitamin D plus calcium supplementation among postmenopausal women : effect on risk of heart failure in the Women's Health Initiative. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2013. Available from: 10.18297/etd/365 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/365

University of Minnesota

12. Katare, Bhagyashree. Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals.

Degree: PhD, Applied Economics, 2015, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/175205

► Understanding the causes of spread of obesity is important to address public health concern and formulate public policy. Causally identifying factors that influence the spread… (more)

▼ Understanding the causes of spread of obesity is important to address public health concern and formulate public policy. Causally identifying factors that influence the spread of obesity is difficult. Specifically, it is difficult to disentangle the contextual effects or environmental factors that drive weight gain in individuals from the self-selection of individuals into groups that share common, potentially unobserved, characteristics. In my first paper I tried to disentangle these competing explanations by collecting data from a unique population of international students. I surveyed international graduate students at 48 public universities across the United States. I used this data to investigate the effect of obesity prevalence in a particular region on international students' weight gain. Results show that students studying in areas with a lower prevalence of obesity show a significantly lower increase in their weight compared to students studying in areas with a higher prevalence of obesity. In the second essay I used the restricted-use New Immigrant Survey 2003 data to study the association between surrounding environmental factors and BMI of recent immigrants to the United States. Immigrants also offer a unique opportunity to disentangle the self-selection and contextual effects while studying the effect of environmental factors on the weight gain in individuals. I find statistically significant effects on the immigrants' BMI levels. Immigrants residing in areas with lower prevalence of obesity have significantly lower BMI levels compared to those residing in areas with higher prevalence of obesity. Results show that dietary change in immigrants is influenced by the local environmental factors and that dietary change affects the BMI levels of the immigrants. The third essay is an intervention study to promote physical exercise among freshman students at a university in the Midwest. I investigated the effect of social norming and financial incentives on promoting physical exercise among randomly selected freshman students. Through the third essay, I investigate the effectiveness of two policies that have been proven to modify individual behaviors in encouraging healthy behavior.

Subjects/Keywords: Identification; Immigrants; International Graduate Students; Obesity; Physical Activity; Randomized Control Trial

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Katare, B. (2015). Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/175205

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Katare, Bhagyashree. “Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/175205.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Katare, Bhagyashree. “Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Katare B. Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/175205.

Council of Science Editors:

Katare B. Essays on the Effect of Environmental Factors on Health Choices and Health Behavior of Individuals. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/175205

University of Minnesota

13. He, Yaliu. Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program.

Degree: PhD, Family Social Science, 2016, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/182278

► Studies on personalized interventions suggest that the ‘one size fits all’ approach of most psychotherapeutic interventions fails to meet the needs of many healthcare consumers.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: intervention; parent preferences; randomized controlled trial; treatment attendance; treatment outcomes

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He, Y. (2016). Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/182278

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

He, Yaliu. “Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/182278.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

He, Yaliu. “Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program.” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

He Y. Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/182278.

Council of Science Editors:

He Y. Which Treatment do Parents Prefer?: A Randomized Preference Trial to Inform Personalization of a Parent Training Program. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/182278

University of Minnesota

14. Lawler, Jamie. A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children.

Degree: PhD, Child Psychology, 2015, University of Minnesota

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191316

► While children adopted internationally show remarkable recovery once placed in families, as a group these children continue to show delays in certain aspects of development… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: adoption; executive function; intervention; mindfulness; randomized controlled trial; self-regulation

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Lawler, J. (2015). A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191316

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lawler, Jamie. “A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191316.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lawler, Jamie. “A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Lawler J. A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191316.

Council of Science Editors:

Lawler J. A Randomized-Controlled Trial of Mindfulness and Executive Function Trainings to Promote Self-Regulation in Internationally Adopted Children. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/191316

University of Notre Dame

15. Christine Steeger. Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>.

Degree: PhD, Psychology, 2013, University of Notre Dame

URL: https://curate.nd.edu/show/bv73bz62g64

► This study examined the combined efficacy of two promising non-pharmacological treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a computerized working memory (WM) training program for adolescents… (more)

▼ This study examined the combined efficacy of two promising non-pharmacological treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): a computerized working memory (WM) training program for adolescents (Cogmed-RM), and a behavioral parent training (BPT) program for the improvement of parenting skills for mothers. In a pretest-posttest randomized controlled trial, we considered how selected adolescent and maternal variables changed over time as a function of treatment condition. At pre- and post-intervention, self-report questionnaire data were collected from 91 adolescents (aged 11-15), mothers, and teachers, and neuropsychological measures of WM spans were also administered to adolescents. We used repeated measures ANOVAs and ANCOVAs to test change in outcomes for each of four treatment and active control (placebo) group combinations in a 2 x 2 mixed group factorial design: (1) Treatment Cogmed-RM/treatment BPT; (2) Treatment Cogmed-RM/control BPT; (3) Control Cogmed-RM/treatment BPT; (4) Control Cogmed-RM/control BPT. Primary results indicated that (a) adolescents in the treatment Cogmed-RM groups improved more than those in the control Cogmed-RM groups on most objective neuropsychological measures of WM spans at posttest; (b) overall, parent-adolescent dyads who were in the control Cogmed-RM/treatment BPT group reported the fewest problems on ratings of adolescent WM functioning, maladaptive parenting behaviors, parent-adolescent conflict, and adolescent global functioning outcomes, particularly when using mother reports; © a positive adolescent ODD diagnosis moderated several differential treatment effects for parenting behavior and parent-adolescent conflict outcomes, such that mothers of adolescents with ODD showed fewer parenting problems and lower conflict at posttest; and, (d) when there were no interactions among the conditions from pretest to posttest, we found main effects of time on several outcomes (i.e., forward digit span, inattentive and hyperactive/impulsive symptoms, ODD behaviors, and clinical impairment), which indicated that all four groups improved on outcomes over time, regardless of group condition. Overall results suggest BPT is effective for reducing maladaptive parenting behaviors and parent-adolescent relation problems. However, the clearest findings for Cogmed-RM show that the program primarily improved only neuropsychological measures of WM spans. Future research might benefit from sequencing the Cogmed-RM and BPT interventions over time to further understand the effects of each intervention on individual and family functioning. Advisors/Committee Members: Dr. Bradley Gibson, Committee Member, Dr. Kristin Valentino, Committee Member, Dr. Dawn Gondoli, Committee Chair, Dr. Joshua Diehl, Committee Member.

Subjects/Keywords: combined interventions; ADHD; working memory; behavioral parent training; randomized controlled trial

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Steeger, C. (2013). Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Notre Dame. Retrieved from https://curate.nd.edu/show/bv73bz62g64

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Steeger, Christine. “Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Notre Dame. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://curate.nd.edu/show/bv73bz62g64.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Steeger, Christine. “Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Steeger C. Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Notre Dame; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/bv73bz62g64.

Council of Science Editors:

Steeger C. Combined Cognitive and Parent Training Interventions for Adolescents with ADHD and Their Mothers: a Randomized, Controlled Trial</h1>. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Notre Dame; 2013. Available from: https://curate.nd.edu/show/bv73bz62g64

University of Southern California

16. Kogan, Alexis Marie Coulourides. Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults.

Degree: PhD, Gerontology, 2014, University of Southern California

URL: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/456017/rec/3624

► Hospital readmissions among older adults has emerged as a significant social problem associated with high risk for poor patient outcomes, fragmented care, and exorbitant health… (more)

▼ Hospital readmissions among older adults has emerged as a significant social problem associated with high risk for poor patient outcomes, fragmented care, and exorbitant health care costs. In 2012, new penalties outlined in the Affordable Care Act began to levy fines, increasing annually, on hospitals that have high 30‐day readmission rates. With the responsibility of reducing readmissions placed solely on hospitals, many institutions have implemented programs and services aimed at reducing readmissions. One such program is the Social Work Intervention Focused on Transitions (SWIFT) intervention. ❧ This dissertation aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the SWIFT intervention on reducing 30‐day hospital recidivism among at‐risk older adults; a randomized control, pilot study conducted at a large, non‐profit, urban community hospital in the Los Angeles area. Participants included cognitively intact, English‐speaking, older adults aged 65 years or more, living within a specified service area with expected discharge back to the community, and identified as at “high‐risk” for readmission. ❧ The intervention consisted of a maximum of two in‐home visits (first in‐home assessment conduced within 48 hours after discharge) and up to four telephone follow‐up calls (maximum of six contacts). Intervention activities included psychosocial assessment, home safety evaluation, medications reconciliation, problem solving therapy, health goal setting, scheduling physician follow‐up appointments, and home and community based service referrals. ❧ Andersen’s Behavioral Model of Health Service Utilization was used to guide this research. Primary data analysis among 181 randomized participants revealed that the SWIFT social work‐driven intervention was not effective at reducing 30‐day hospital recidivism among at‐risk older adults. Instead, patient‐level factors such as predisposing characteristics (Caucasian race), need (diagnosed with cancer, high acuity, need for supportive community services, and potentially unmet food prep/shopping needs), and health behaviors (refusing the home intervention and having had a prior inpatient stay in the previous six months) emerged as predictors of short‐term hospital readmissions. ❧ The data presented here hold significant implications for policy and practice. They contribute to the literature by identifying specific patient‐level factors that contribute to 30‐day rehospitalization and complement a growing body of research that suggests the primary factors driving readmissions are patient‐specific and are beyond the control of hospitals. Additionally, recent investigations into the characteristics and number of hospitals being penalized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for high readmission rates reveal that few hospitals are escaping fines; including the SWIFT clinical site despite a low readmission rate as compared to similar institutions. Holding hospitals accountable for readmissions that are largely driven by factors out of their control seems inappropriate and warrants… Advisors/Committee Members: Enguídanos, Susan M. (Committee Chair), Wilber, Kathleen H. (Committee Member), Nichol, Michael B. (Committee Member).

Subjects/Keywords: care transitions; hospital readmissions; randomized control trial; older adults; social work

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Kogan, A. M. C. (2014). Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Southern California. Retrieved from http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/456017/rec/3624

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kogan, Alexis Marie Coulourides. “Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Southern California. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/456017/rec/3624.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kogan, Alexis Marie Coulourides. “Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults.” 2014. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Kogan AMC. Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/456017/rec/3624.

Council of Science Editors:

Kogan AMC. Investigating the effectiveness of a social work intervention on reducing hospital readmissions among older adults. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Southern California; 2014. Available from: http://digitallibrary.usc.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/p15799coll3/id/456017/rec/3624

University of Nairobi

17. Muviku, Victoria, M. A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) .

Degree: 2016, University of Nairobi

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98858

► Introduction Induction of labour is the process of artificially stimulating the uterus so as to start labour. It’s usually done at the age of viability… (more)

▼ Introduction Induction of labour is the process of artificially stimulating the uterus so as to start labour. It’s usually done at the age of viability to avert a foreseen adverse outcome associated with continuation of the pregnancy. The indications for induction of labour differ. The incidence varies from country to country. In developed countries for instance, induction of labour varies between 20-35% but it has been found to be much lower in developing countries. In Niger for example, induction of labour is as low as 1.4%. Globally, an average of 9.6% of pregnant women will require induction of labour. Misoprostol (PGE1) has proved very effective in induction of labour. In addition, it’s cheap, heat stable therefore easy to store and transport and widely available. However, the ideal route of administration, dose and frequency are yet to be determined. Generally, women all over the world find vaginal examination uncomfortable. Therefore oral administration may be more comfortable and acceptable. A dose given less frequently than the current 2hourly solution will be better for the already constrained low resource settings. Broad objective To compare the efficacy of 25μg vaginal misoprostol 4hourly and 50μg oral misoprostol 4hourly for induction of labour, neonatal and maternal outcomes. Methodology Study participants were randomly assigned to 2 groups; oral misoprostol 50μg 4hourly and the other group assigned to vaginal misoprostol 25μg 4hourly to a maximum of 4 and 5doses respectively. The average duration from induction to delivery and proportion of deliveries occurring within 24hours of induction was determined. The primary dependent variable was the proportion of deliveries within 24hours of induction, while the secondary dependent variables were the maternal and perinatal outcomes. The independent variables include; the route and the dosage of administration of misoprostol and the socio-demographic characteristics. x Results In this study, 77 study subjects received oral misoprostol while 75 received vaginal misoprostol for induction of labour. Among the participants who received vaginal misoprostol 52 (68.0) had a successful vaginal delivery within 24 hours compared to 40 (53.0%) of those that received oral misoprostol (P-value =0.09). The average duration taken from the onset of induction of labour until delivery was 17.9 hours for the participants who received oral misoprostol as compared to 21.7 hours in the group that received vaginal misoprostol (P-value =0.024). There was no statistically significant difference observed in the maternal and early perinatal outcomes between the two groups. Conclusion Oral misoprostol at 50μg 4hourly is as effective as vaginal misoprostol 25μg 4 hourly for induction of labour at term.

Subjects/Keywords: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol

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Muviku, Victoria, M. (2016). A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) . (Thesis). University of Nairobi. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98858

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Muviku, Victoria, M. “A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) .” 2016. Thesis, University of Nairobi. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98858.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Muviku, Victoria, M. “A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Muviku, Victoria M. A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98858.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Muviku, Victoria M. A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Oral and Vaginal Misoprostol for Induction of Labour at Term in Kenyatta National Hospital(K.n.h.) . [Thesis]. University of Nairobi; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11295/98858

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Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

18. Angst, Patrícia Daniela Melchiors. Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos.

Degree: 2015, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128798

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Objetivos: Comparar o efeito do controle estrito do biofilme supragengival (SUPRA), em comparação ao controle combinado dos biofilmes supra e subgengival (SUPRA+SUB), na microbiota subgengival… (more)

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Objetivos: Comparar o efeito do controle estrito do biofilme supragengival (SUPRA), em comparação ao controle combinado dos biofilmes supra e subgengival (SUPRA+SUB), na microbiota subgengival de pacientes durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva (MPP), ao longo de 1 ano. Materiais e métodos: Sessenta e dois pacientes com periodontite moderada ou avançada (idade média 50.97 ± 9.26 anos, 40 mulheres, 24 fumantes) foram tratados de acordo com um protocolo não-cirúrgico. Finalizada a fase terapêutica, os pacientes iniciaram a fase de MPP e foram randomicamente alocados para receber a intervenção SUPRA ou SUPRA+SUB. Exames periodontais, instruções de higiene bucal, e as respectivas intervenções (SUPRA ou SUPRA+SUB) foram realizados em consultas trimestrais. Biofilme subgengival foi coletado ao baseline, 3, 6 e 12 meses. Técnica de PCR em Tempo Real foi utilizada para quantificar as espécies bacterianas Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Treponema denticola (Td), Tannerella forsythia (Tf), e o domínio Eubacteria (Bactérias totais). Equações de estimação generalizadas foram usadas para se estimar os efeitos dos tratamentos considerando-se a avaliação longitudinal. Resultados: Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre os grupos para as contagens de Pg, Td, Tf, e Bactérias totais ao longo de 1 ano. Contudo, a partir dos 3 meses, as contagens de Pg e Tf aumentaram significativamente em ambos os grupos. As contagens de Bactérias totais e Td foram mantidas longitudinalmente. Por outro lado, as contagens médias das espécies bacterianas alvo permaneceram em baixos níveis (≤ 103) durante todo o estudo. Paralelamente, os parâmetros clínicos foram mantidos sem alterações significativas. Conclusões: As intervenções de manutenção investigadas produziram resultados microbiológicos semelhantes ao longo do tempo, o que demonstra o grande e importante impacto do controle do biofilme supragengival durante a fase de MPP.

Aim: Compare the effects of supragingival scaling alone (SPG) against the combined supra and subgingival scaling (SPG+SBG), on subgingival microbiota from patients during periodontal maintenance period (PMP), along 1 year. Material and Methods: Sixty-two patients with moderate or severe periodontitis (mean age 50.97 ± 9.26, 40 females, 24 smokers) were treated according to a non-surgical protocol. Ended the therapy phase, they entered a PMP and were randomly allocated to receive SPG or SPG+SBG interventions. Periodontal exams, oral hygiene instructions, and the respective intervention (SPG or SPG+SBG) were performed at quarterly appointments. Subgingival biofilm was sampled at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. Real-time PCR technique was used to quantify the bacteria species Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Treponema denticola (Td), Tannerella forsythia (Tf), and Eubacteria domain (Total bacteria). Generalized estimating equations were used to estimate treatment effects while accounting for longitudinal evaluation. Results: No significant inter-groups differences were observed to Pg, Td, Tf, and Total bacteria…

Advisors/Committee Members: Gomes, Sabrina Carvalho.

Subjects/Keywords: Periodontite; Long-term care; Microbiology; Microbiologia; Biofilmes; Periodontitis; Randomized controlled trial

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Angst, P. D. M. (2015). Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos. (Thesis). Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128798

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Angst, Patrícia Daniela Melchiors. “Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos.” 2015. Thesis, Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128798.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Angst, Patrícia Daniela Melchiors. “Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Angst PDM. Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos. [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128798.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Angst PDM. Efeito do controle supragengival em comparação ao controle combinado supra e subgengival durante a fase de manutenção periódica preventiva : resultados microbiológicos. [Thesis]. Universidade do Rio Grande do Sul; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10183/128798

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University of California – Berkeley

19. Polimeni, Rachel. Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection.

Degree: Economics, 2011, University of California – Berkeley

URL: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/5jh52309

► High health care expenditures following a health shock can lead to long-term economic consequences. Health insurance has the potential to avert economic difficulties following health… (more)

▼ High health care expenditures following a health shock can lead to long-term economic consequences. Health insurance has the potential to avert economic difficulties following health shocks, increase health care utilization and improve health. However, adverse selection in health insurance markets may stop voluntary health insurance markets from providing protection to most consumers without substantial regulation and subsidization. If uninsured individuals forgo valuable health care due to lack of funds, health insurance can also increase health care utilization and improve health. These potential benefits of insurance have led many developing nations to consider health insurance as a policy tool. Yet, even in developed nations, there have been few studies to measure its effectiveness. This dissertation consists of three chapters that evaluate the SKY Micro-health insurance program in rural Cambodia. In Chapter 1 I evaluate the health and economic effects of the SKY insurance program on rural households using a randomized controlled trial. By randomizing the insurance premium we induce random variation in the likelihood of insurance take-up that allows us to estimate the causal effects of health insurance on economic outcomes, health utilization, and health outcomes.We find that SKY insurance has the greatest impact on economic outcomes, as expected from an insurance program. For example, SKY decreased total health-care costs of serious health shocks by over 40%, and households with SKY had over one-third less debt and over 75% less health-related debt. SKY also changed health-seeking behavior, increasing use of (covered) public facilities and decreasing use of (uncovered) unregulated care. At the same time, SKY had no detectable impact on preventative care. As expected due to low statistical power, we did not find statistically significant impacts on health. In Chapter 2 I study adverse selection into this insurance market. As part of this study I use the randomized experimental design to separate adverse selection from moral hazard. I test three implications of theories of adverse selection: that households joining are more adversely selected based on characteristics observable at the baseline; that households that purchase insurance at a high price are more adversely selected on observables than those that purchase identical coverage at a lower price; and that households that purchase at the higher price will demonstrate more adverse selection in utilization than households purchasing coverage at a lower price even after holding constant baseline characteristics ("unobservable" selection). I find that households that purchase insurance have some characteristics consistent with higher expected health care utilization. Contrary to expectations, households paying a higher price do not demonstrate more selection on characteristics observable prior to insurance purchase. However, households that paid more for health insurance have substantially higher usage of both health centers and hospitals than…

Subjects/Keywords: Economics; Cambodia; health; impact evaluation; insurance; randomized trial; selection

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Polimeni, R. (2011). Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection. (Thesis). University of California – Berkeley. Retrieved from http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/5jh52309

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Polimeni, Rachel. “Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection.” 2011. Thesis, University of California – Berkeley. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/5jh52309.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Polimeni, Rachel. “Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection.” 2011. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Polimeni R. Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2011. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/5jh52309.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Polimeni R. Health Insurance in Rural Cambodia: Impacts and Selection. [Thesis]. University of California – Berkeley; 2011. Available from: http://www.escholarship.org/uc/item/5jh52309

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University of Sydney

20. Masi, Anne Maree. Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker .

Degree: 2016, University of Sydney

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16560

► Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted condition that can pervade all aspects of daily functioning and persist throughout the lifespan. Prevalence has been… (more)

▼ Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a multifaceted condition that can pervade all aspects of daily functioning and persist throughout the lifespan. Prevalence has been recently estimated to be as high as 1 in 68. Despite significant need, treatment options for ASDs remain limited. Applied behavioral analysis (ABA) an evidence-based education therapy for ASD, is highly dependent on early and intensive implementation with delivery of an effective program prohibitive for many due to significant cost. Despite considerable need, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved only two atypical antipsychotics for children with ASD, risperidone and aripiprazole, for irritability symptoms such as tantrums, aggression and self-injury behaviors, which are considered non-core symptoms and are not described in diagnostic criteria. It is unclear what is hampering the identification of efficacious treatments, especially those which are easy and cost-effective to administer and do not place additional, unnecessary burden on families and carers of those with ASDs. However, an understanding of the biological mechanisms driving pathophysiology is evolving and may provide direction. This thesis presents a series of studies that examine the clinical trial framework for ASD interventions, focusing on predictors of treatment response and placebo effects in existing trials, and then considers the potential role of cytokine profiles as an objective measure of response to treatment and as a biomarker of a clinically relevant subgroup of ASDs. Methods: Chapters 2 and 3 used meta-analysis to investigate if there are baseline characteristics or trial design features that moderate response to treatment with an active intervention and with placebo, and if there are potential methodological barriers to the identification of efficacious treatments. Chapters 5 and 6 explored the potential role of peripheral cytokines as an objective measure of treatment response or as a marker of a pathological state relating to a subgroup of ASD. The empirical study in Chapter 6 utilized a multiplex assay to analyse blood samples from a well characterized cohort of 144 children with an ASD diagnosis, in order to investigate the relationship between the severity of ASD, associated clinical traits and cytokine profiles. Results: The results of the meta-analyses identified moderators of response to active intervention and to placebo and that the limited reporting of clinical, functional and demographic characteristics at baseline maybe be impeding a thorough assessment of moderators of response, interpretation and replication of trial outcomes and contributing to heterogeneous clinical trial populations. The multiplex assay study indicated that peripheral cytokine profiles may serve as an objective measure of either a pathological state of a subgroup of ASDs or as a potential objective measure of treatment response. Furthermore, a relationship with severity and a significant interaction with gender suggested a different immune profile for females…

Subjects/Keywords: Autism; Cytokines; Biomarker; Placebo; Treatment; Randomized controlled trial

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Masi, A. M. (2016). Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker . (Thesis). University of Sydney. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16560

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Masi, Anne Maree. “Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker .” 2016. Thesis, University of Sydney. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16560.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Masi, Anne Maree. “Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker .” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Masi AM. Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16560.

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Council of Science Editors:

Masi AM. Advancing the Clinical Trial Framework for Autism Spectrum Disorders and Knowledge of Cytokines as a Potential Biomarker . [Thesis]. University of Sydney; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2123/16560

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Virginia Tech

21. Cook, Emily Ryland. Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors.

Degree: MS, Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, 2012, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41969

► Background: Low health literacy and increased sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption are two broad public health concerns facing the United States. For example, it is estimated… (more)

▼ Background: Low health literacy and increased sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption are two broad public health concerns facing the United States. For example, it is estimated that 90 million Americans have insufficient literacy skills (IOMC, 2004) and low health literacy is associated with poorer health outcomes (Berkman et. al., 2011). Furthermore, SSBs contribute about 80% of added sugars in the diet (Nielsen & Popkin, 2004) and have been associated with poor health outcomes, including obesity, type II diabetes, bone fractures, dental caries, and coronary heart disease. Despite these findings, there is limited research related to how to effectively decrease SSB intake among adults. Additionally, there have been few studies investigating health literacy interventions that target health behaviors in community settings (Allen et.al, 2011). Objective: As guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and constructs of health literacy, this 5-week, 2-arm randomized controlled pilot trial, used mixed methods to examine the effects of an intervention to decrease SSB (SipSmartER), as compared to a matched-contact control condition targeting physical activity (Move More). The primary aims of this pilot project were to evaluate participantâ s feedback through process and summative evaluation as well as evaulate intervention content and/or delivery through process evaluation by staff tracking for quality improvements. Secondary aims included the assessment of changes in theorized mediating variables and health behaviors among participants. Methods: Twenty-five participants (mean age = 42Â±14 years, mean BMI = 34.3Â±7.5 kg/m2, 19 females, 12 African Americans, 9 (high school education) residing in Roanoke, VA were randomized to either SipSmartER (n=14) or Move More (n=11) to begin the 5-week intervention. Inclusion criteria consisted of participants being 18 years of age or older, English speaking, consuming greater than 200 kcal/day of SSB, and being without medical conditions in which physical activity would be contraindicated. Both 5-week interventions included two interactive small group sessions (Weeks 1 & 5) and three support telephone calls (Weeks 2, 3 & 4). Pre-post data was obtained using previously validated instruments including Beverage Intake Questionnaire (Bev-Q), Theory of Planned Behavior constructs addressing SSB and physical activity, media literacy, subjective numeracy, Stanford Leisure-Time Activity Cateogorical Item (L-CAT), and quality of life. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and regression models were used in data analysis. Results: Although SSB consumption decreased more among the SipSmartER participants (-257Â±622.6 kcal/day) than Move More (-200Â±404.6 kcal/day) there were no significant group by time differences. However, among all participants, changes in TPB constructs significantly predicted changes in SSB (R2=0.592; F=2.485; p=0.080) and physical activity behaviors (R2=0.621; F=2.813; p=0.056). Participant and staff feedback were very positive, ranging from 4.2-5.0 on a 5-point… Advisors/Committee Members: Zoellner, Jamie M. (committeechair), Estabrooks, Paul A. (committee member), Chen, Yi-Chun Yvonnes (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: randomized controlled trial; health literacy; health behavior; sugar-sweetened beverages

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Cook, E. R. (2012). Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors. (Masters Thesis). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41969

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cook, Emily Ryland. “Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors.” 2012. Masters Thesis, Virginia Tech. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41969.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cook, Emily Ryland. “Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors.” 2012. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Cook ER. Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41969.

Council of Science Editors:

Cook ER. Pilot Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial Targeting Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Behaviors. [Masters Thesis]. Virginia Tech; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/41969

University of Connecticut

22. Thacker, Sejal R. Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study.

Degree: Master of Dental Science, Dental Science, 2012, University of Connecticut

URL: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/305

► The aim of this study was to evaluate immediate versus delayed loading of two implants, six months post-surgery, supporting a locator retained mandibular overdenture.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: overdenture; immediate loading; locator; delayed loading; mandible; edntulous; randomized controlled trial

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Thacker, S. R. (2012). Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study. (Masters Thesis). University of Connecticut. Retrieved from https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/305

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Thacker, Sejal R. “Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Connecticut. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/305.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Thacker, Sejal R. “Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study.” 2012. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Thacker SR. Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2012. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/305.

Council of Science Editors:

Thacker SR. Immediate Versus Delayed Loading of Two Implants Supporting A Locator Retained Mandibular Overdenture. A Randomized Controlled Study. [Masters Thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2012. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/305

University of Connecticut

23. Bruneau, Michael L, Jr. A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise.

Degree: MS, Kinesiology, 2013, University of Connecticut

URL: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/431

► ABSTRACT Purpose: Aerobic exercise (AE) lowers blood pressure (BP) 5-7 mmHg among those with hypertension, but there is considerable variability in the BP response… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Blood Pressure; Exercise; Randomized Control Trial; and Genes

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Bruneau, Michael L, J. (2013). A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise. (Masters Thesis). University of Connecticut. Retrieved from https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/431

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bruneau, Michael L, Jr. “A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise.” 2013. Masters Thesis, University of Connecticut. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/431.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bruneau, Michael L, Jr. “A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bruneau, Michael L J. A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/431.

Council of Science Editors:

Bruneau, Michael L J. A Meta-Analysis of Candidate Gene Association Studies on the Blood Pressure Response to Aerobic Exercise. [Masters Thesis]. University of Connecticut; 2013. Available from: https://opencommons.uconn.edu/gs_theses/431

24. Bolton, Shay-Lee. Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial.

Degree: Community Health Sciences, 2015, University of Manitoba

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30725

► Most individuals who die by suicide have contact with a physician in the year before their death. There are no randomized trials that have evaluated… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Medical students; ASIST; Suicide; Prevention; Training; Randomized controlled trial; OSCE

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Bolton, S. (2015). Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial. (Thesis). University of Manitoba. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30725

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bolton, Shay-Lee. “Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial.” 2015. Thesis, University of Manitoba. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30725.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bolton, Shay-Lee. “Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Bolton S. Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30725.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Bolton S. Evaluation of a gatekeeper training program as suicide intervention training for medical students: a randomized controlled trial. [Thesis]. University of Manitoba; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1993/30725

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25. Schandelmaier, Stefan. EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES.

Degree: PhD, 2019, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24375

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Background: Many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses include analyses of effect modification (also known as subgroup, interaction, or moderation analyses). Methodologists have widely acknowledged… (more)

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Background: Many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and meta-analyses include analyses of effect modification (also known as subgroup, interaction, or moderation analyses). Methodologists have widely acknowledged the challenges in deciding whether an apparent effect modification is credible or likely the result of chance or bias. Various sets of credibility criteria are available (Chapter 2 provides an example) but are inconsistent, vague in wording, lack guidance for deciding on overall credibility, and have not been systematically tested. Objective: To systematically develop a formal instrument to assess the credibility of effect modification analyses (ICEMAN) in RCTs and meta-analyses of RCTs. Methods: Key steps in the development process included 1) a systematic survey of the literature to identify available criteria, rationales, and previous instruments, 2) a formal consensus study among 10 leading experts, and 3) a formal user-testing study to refine the instrument based on interviews with trial investigators, systematic reviewer authors, and journal editors who applied drafts of the instrument to published claims of effect modification. Results: The systematic survey identified 150 relevant publications, 36 candidate credibility criteria with associated rationales, and 30 existing checklists (Chapter 3). The consensus study consisted of two main video conferences and multiple rounds of written discussion. The user-testing involved 17 users (including systematic review authors, trial investigators, and journal editors) who suggested substantial improvements based on detailed interviews. The final instrument provides separate versions for RCTs (five core questions) and meta-analyses (eight core questions) with explicit response options, and an overall credibility rating ranging from very low to high credibility. A detailed manual provides rationales, supporting references, examples from the literature, and suggestions for use in combination with other quality appraisal tools and reporting (Chapter 4). Discussion: ICEMAN is a rigorously developed instrument to evaluate claims of effect modification and addresses the main limitations of previous approaches.

Thesis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses provide the best available evidence to evaluate whether effects of a therapy vary among individual patients. Efforts to decide whether treatment effects differ across patients are important and frequently done but difficult to interpret. The fundamental challenge is to decide whether apparent differences in effect are real or due to chance. To aid this decision, experts have suggested various sets of credibility criteria, all with important limitations. This thesis documents how we systematically addressed the limitations of previous approaches. Key steps were a systematic survey of the available credibility criteria, a consensus study among leading methodologists, and a formal user-testing study. The result is a new instrument for assessing the credibility…

Advisors/Committee Members: Guyatt, Gordon, Health Research Methodology.

Subjects/Keywords: randomized controlled trial; meta-analysis; effect modification; subgroup analysis

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Schandelmaier, S. (2019). EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES. (Doctoral Dissertation). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24375

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schandelmaier, Stefan. “EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, McMaster University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24375.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schandelmaier, Stefan. “EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES.” 2019. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Schandelmaier S. EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. McMaster University; 2019. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24375.

Council of Science Editors:

Schandelmaier S. EVALUATING THE CREDIBILITY OF EFFECT MODIFICATION CLAIMS IN RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALS AND META-ANALYSES. [Doctoral Dissertation]. McMaster University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/24375

Univerzitet u Beogradu

26. Nedeljković, Una, 1972-. Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti.

Degree: Medicinski fakultet, 2015, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9663/bdef:Content/get

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Medicina - Neurorehabilitacija / Medicine - Neurorehabilitation

Uvod: Periodična pojava relapsa bolesti predstavlja jednu od glavnih karakteristika multiple skleroze, a manifestuje se iznenadnim pogoršanjem neurološkog… (more)

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Medicina - Neurorehabilitacija / Medicine - Neurorehabilitation

Uvod: Periodična pojava relapsa bolesti predstavlja jednu od glavnih karakteristika multiple skleroze, a manifestuje se iznenadnim pogoršanjem neurološkog stanja bolesnika. Zlatni standard u terapiji ovih akutnih pogoršanja bolesti je primena visokih doza intravenskog metilprednizolona. Istraživanja su, međutim, pokazala da je oporavak bolesnika posle primene ove terapije nepotpun. Zaostajanje određenog stepena oneposobljenosti, perzistiranje simptoma i njihov uticaj na aktivnosti svakodnevnog života, kao i redukovan kvalitet života obolelih, često su prisutni duži vremenski period nakon završene medikamentne terapije. Cilj ovog istraživanja je bio da utvrdi da li multidisciplinarna rehabilitacija u kombinaciji sa primenom visokih doza kortikosteroida kod osoba sa multiplom sklerozom u akutnom pogoršanju bolesti, dovodi do boljeg oporavka u odnosu na izolovanu primenu kortikosteroida. Metodologija: Istraživanje je sprovedeno u vidu randomizovanog kliničkog ispitivanja. 49 ispitanika je uključeno u studiju i randomizovano u eksperimentalnu i kontrolnu grupu, a 37 je završilo ispitivanje. Svi bolesnici su primili kortikostroidnu terapiju, a eksperimentalna grupa je dodatno uključena u multidisciplinarni rehabilitaconi program u trajanju od 3 nedelje. Ishodne varijable su bile : Proširena skala funkcionalne onesposobljenosti (EDSS), Skala za procenu funkcionalne nezavisnosti(FIM), Bekov upitnik za procenu depresije (BDI) , Skala težine zamora (FSS) i Upitnik za procenu kvaliteta života obolelih od multiple skleroze ( MSQoL54). Procena oporavka vršena je posle mesec dana i tri meseca od primene medikamentne terapije. Rezultati: Statistički značajno poboljšanje EDSS i FIM skora prisutno je u obe grupe posle mesec dana i tri meseca, ali bez statistički značajne razlike promene skora među grupama. BDI skor pokazuje statistički značajnu promenu vrednosti samo u eksperimentalnoj grupi u oba vremena praćenja, ali se u poređenju sa kontrolnom grupom ne uočava statistički značajna razlika. FSS pokazuje potpuno različi trend kretanja vrednosti u grupama, ali bez statističke značajnosti promene vrednosti kako unutar grupe, tako i među grupama. Kvalitet života značajno je poboljšan u eksperimentalnoj grupi. Za razliku od kontrolne grupe gde je poboljšanje postignuto samo u fizičkom kompozitnom skoru i to sa srednjom veličinom efekta, u eksperimentalnoj grupi poboljšanje je postignuto i u fizičkom i u mentalnom kompozitnom skoru, sa izraženom veličinom efekta, naročito posle trećeg meseca...

Advisors/Committee Members: Drulović, Jelena, 1960-.

Subjects/Keywords: multiple sclerosis; relapse; methylprednisolon; multidisciplinary rehabilitation; randomized controlled trial

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Nedeljković, Una, 1. (2015). Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9663/bdef:Content/get

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nedeljković, Una, 1972-. “Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti.” 2015. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9663/bdef:Content/get.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nedeljković, Una, 1972-. “Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti.” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Nedeljković, Una 1. Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9663/bdef:Content/get.

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Council of Science Editors:

Nedeljković, Una 1. Uticaj rehabilitacije na oporavak osoba sa multiplom sklerozom posle akutnog pogoršanja bolesti. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2015. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:9663/bdef:Content/get

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Univerzitet u Beogradu

27. Mitrović, Dragica N., 1962-. Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka.

Degree: Medicinski fakultet, 2016, Univerzitet u Beogradu

URL: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:14183/bdef:Content/get

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Medicina - Fizikalna medicina i rehabilitacija / Medicine - Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Uvod: Osteoartritis kuka najčešće dovodi uz ostale pridružene bolesti do generalno lošeg… (more)

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Medicina - Fizikalna medicina i rehabilitacija / Medicine - Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Uvod: Osteoartritis kuka najčešće dovodi uz ostale pridružene bolesti do generalno lošeg zdravstvenog statusa osoba gerijatrijske populacije. Krajnji stadijum osteoartritisa kuka se uspešno tretira operativno, totalnom artroplastikom. Nakon totalne artroplastike kuka sledstvena primena rehabilitacionih programa je jedini izbor za obnovu mobilnosti i fizičke funkcionalnosti. Cilj: Da se odredi efektivnost dodatog rehabilitacionog programa za vežbanje ruku i gornjih partija tela na ishode rehabilitacije nakon artroplastike kuka. Metod: Studija je dizajnirana kao prospektivna, paralelna, randomizovana, kontrolna studija, sprovedena na odeljenju ortopedije i rehabilitacije. U istraživanje je bilo uključeno ukupno 70 pacijenata, starijih od 60 godina od ukupno regrutovanih 98 nakon primenjenih kriterijuma isključivanja u postoperativnoj rehabilitaciji nakon ugradnje totalne artroplastike kuka. Učesnici interventne grupe su uzeli učešće u suplementarni program vežbanja ruku i gornjih partija tela uz standardni rehabilitcioni program, dok su učesnici kontrolne grupe imali samo standardni rehabilitacioni program. Primarni ishod rehabilitacije je procenjivan Harisovim upitnikom kojim su se merile promene u fizičkim sposobnostima i u funkcionalnosti afektiranog kuka, a sekundarnim ishodima su merene mišićna snaga preko snage stiska šaka korišćenjem dinamometra kao i kvalitet života korišćenjem opšeg upitnika o zdravlju SF-36. Rezultati: Interventna grupa je pokazala signifikantno poboljšanje u odnosu na kontrolnu grupu u fizičkim sposobnostima merenim Harisovim skorom nakon dve nedelje (prosečna razlika = 4.7 boda) i nakon 12 nedelja (prosečna razlika = 5.85 bodova). Takođe su učesnici interventne grupe pokazali statistički veće poboljšanje nakon 12 nedelja: u boljoj mišićnoj snazi merenoj stiskom obe šake (prosečna razlika dominantne šake =4.16 i druge strane=2.8) i u domenu Fizička uloga SF-36 upitnika (prosečna razlika=6.42 boda). Metodom linearne regresione analize nakon prilagođavanja na sociodemografske i kliničke karakteristike dodatni program vežbanja koji je praktikovala interventna grupa se pokazao kao nezavisni prediktor za bolju fizičku fukcionalnost (Harisov skor) nakon dve (b=4.593; p=0.018) i nakon 12 (b=3.324; p=0.005) nedelja; bolju mišićnu snagu (stisak šaka) nakon 12 nedelja za dominantnu (b=1.258; p=0.007) i za nedominantnu šaku (b=1.176; p=0.001), kao i za bolji kvalitet života povezanog sa zdravljem SF 36 u sledećim domenima: Fizičko fukcionisanje nakon 2 nedelje (b=5.999; p=0.004), Fizička uloga nakon 12 nedelja (b=6.909; p=0.040), Telesni bol nakon 12 nedelja (b=10.677; p=0.002), i Mentalno zdravlje nakon 2 nedelje (b=9.562; p=0.006)...

Advisors/Committee Members: Davidović, Mladen, 1946-.

Subjects/Keywords: Hip arthroplasty; rehabilitation; arm exercises; elderly; quality of life; randomized trial

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APA (6^th Edition):

Mitrović, Dragica N., 1. (2016). Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka. (Thesis). Univerzitet u Beogradu. Retrieved from https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:14183/bdef:Content/get

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mitrović, Dragica N., 1962-. “Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka.” 2016. Thesis, Univerzitet u Beogradu. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:14183/bdef:Content/get.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mitrović, Dragica N., 1962-. “Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka.” 2016. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Mitrović, Dragica N. 1. Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka. [Internet] [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2016. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:14183/bdef:Content/get.

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Council of Science Editors:

Mitrović, Dragica N. 1. Delotvornost dodatnog kineziterapijskog programa za funkcionalno vežbanje ruku na kvalitet života nakon operativnog lečenja osteoartritisa kuka. [Thesis]. Univerzitet u Beogradu; 2016. Available from: https://fedorabg.bg.ac.rs/fedora/get/o:14183/bdef:Content/get

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Boston University

28. Jang, Olivia. Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data.

Degree: MS, Medical Sciences, 2017, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/23718

► BACKGROUND: Preoperative anxiety commonly occurs in young children prior to anesthesia induction. This anxiety is associated with poor post-operative outcomes such as increases in emergence… (more)

▼ BACKGROUND: Preoperative anxiety commonly occurs in young children prior to anesthesia induction. This anxiety is associated with poor post-operative outcomes such as increases in emergence delirium occurrence and post-operative pain. Studies have demonstrated varying effectiveness of interventions such as clowns and video games used to engage and distract children from their anxiety. Anesthesiologists at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital have designed a new screen-based modality, called the Bedside Entertainment Theatre (BERT), to distract children from their anxiety. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to examine the anxiety-relieving efficacy of BERT against a hand-held electronic tablet, another screen-based form of entertainment used to alleviate preoperative anxiety in children at the hospital. METHODS: Children aged 4-10 undergoing non-emergent outpatient surgery at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and their primary caregiver were recruited for the study. Measures were taken at 5 timepoints from children, parents, and clinicians: in the preoperative holding area (T1), at entrance to the OR (T2), at induction (T3), after emergence from anesthesia (T4), and at a 1-week follow up (T5). Primary outcomes were preoperative anxiety, assessed by the modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS) and Child Fear Scale (CFS), and induction compliance, assessed by the Induction Compliance Checklist (ICC). Secondary outcomes were emergence delirium, measured by the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium Scale (PAED) and post-operative pain, measured by the Parents’ Post-operative Pain Measure (PPPM) and a Memory Recall Interview. Child covariates were temperament, measured by the Emotionality Activity Sociability Temperament Survey (EAS-TS) and the Children’s Behavior Questionnaire- Very Short Form (CBQ-VSF), and state-trait anxiety, measured by the Child State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAIC). Caregiver covariates were state-trait anxiety, measured by the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and caregiver pain catastrophizing about their child, measured by the Pain Catastrophizing Scale- Parent State (PCS-P State). This study is currently ongoing and plans to recruit 60 participants. Parent, child, and clinician satisfaction with usage of either intervention was also assessed. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between mean preoperative anxiety scores of BERT and tablet users at all pre-induction timepoints. There was a significant increase in mean preoperative anxiety scores in BERT users from T1 to T2 and T1 to T3. There was also a significant increase in mean preoperative anxiety scores from T1 to T3 for tablet users. There were no other significant differences in primary and secondary outcomes between interventions. Only post-surgery PCS-P State scores for BERT users correlated with mYPAS scores at T3 (p < 0.05). No other measured covariates correlated with preoperative anxiety scores (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Although preliminary results do not show differences between the interventions in…

Subjects/Keywords: Psychology; Audiovisual interventions; Child anxiety; Induction; Preoperative anxiety; Randomized trial

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Jang, O. (2017). Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data. (Masters Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/23718

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jang, Olivia. “Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Boston University. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/23718.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jang, Olivia. “Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data.” 2017. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Jang O. Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Boston University; 2017. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/23718.

Council of Science Editors:

Jang O. Efficacy of two screen-based approaches to relieving preoperative anxiety in young children: preliminary data. [Masters Thesis]. Boston University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/23718

University of Colorado

29. Davis, Kyle. The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study.

Degree: PhD, Psychology & Neuroscience, 2013, University of Colorado

URL: https://scholar.colorado.edu/psyc_gradetds/52

► BACKGROUND: The antenatal period is a sensitive time for both mother and the developing fetus. Antenatal depression affects approximately 15% of women and anxiety… (more)

▼ BACKGROUND: The antenatal period is a sensitive time for both mother and the developing fetus. Antenatal depression affects approximately 15% of women and anxiety affects approximately 30%; moreover, the two are frequently comorbid, and studies suggest that they, singly and in combination, can have deleterious consequences for a woman as well as her family and infant. Although psychosocial and alternative treatments for antenatal depression and anxiety have not been studied extensively, they may provide a safe, acceptable, and efficacious option for antenatal women. Yoga interventions may be particularly well suited for depressed and anxious pregnant women given benefits associated with meditation and physical activity, two central components of yoga, and growing interest in yoga across the United States. METHODS: A randomized controlled clinical trial compared an eight-week yoga intervention to treatment as usual (TAU) among 46 pregnant women with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety recruited through health care providers and community advertisement. Participants were randomly assigned to the yoga or TAU condition and completed brief assessments weekly during the eight-week intervention and at post-intervention. RESULTS: Participants in the intervention group found yoga to be an acceptable intervention for anxiety and depression and reported high levels of satisfaction with the intervention. Pregnant women's reports of negative affect suggested significantly greater reductions among women who received yoga compared with TAU. Pregnant women receiving the yoga intervention also reported significantly lower anxiety and depression over time, but such changes were not significantly greater than those reported by women who received TAU. Analyses of secondary outcome measures suggest that prenatal yoga may increase self-efficacy and factors associated with positive self-regulation skills. CONCLUSION: Prenatal yoga was found to be a feasible and acceptable intervention for pregnant women with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Future research would benefit from more rigorous control conditions and larger sample sizes to gain a greater understanding of how yoga may affect antenatal depression and anxiety. Advisors/Committee Members: Sona Dimidjian, Joanna Arch, Theresa D. Hernandez, Matt Jones, Cindy H. White.

Subjects/Keywords: Antenatal; Anxiety; Depression; Pregnancy; Randomized Controlled Trial; Yoga; Clinical Psychology

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Davis, K. (2013). The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Colorado. Retrieved from https://scholar.colorado.edu/psyc_gradetds/52

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Davis, Kyle. “The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Colorado. Accessed February 26, 2020. https://scholar.colorado.edu/psyc_gradetds/52.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Davis, Kyle. “The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study.” 2013. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

Davis K. The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Colorado; 2013. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: https://scholar.colorado.edu/psyc_gradetds/52.

Council of Science Editors:

Davis K. The Feasibility of Yoga in the Treatment of Antenatal Depression and Anxiety: A Pilot Study. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Colorado; 2013. Available from: https://scholar.colorado.edu/psyc_gradetds/52

University of Ottawa

30. McNally, James Dayre. The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease .

Degree: 2015, University of Ottawa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33171

► Background: With usual supplementation practices, most children are Vitamin D Deficient (VDD) following Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) surgery and alternative regimens need consideration. Methods/Results: i)… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Congenital Heart Disease; Vitamin D; Systematic Review; Randomized Controlled Trial

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McNally, J. D. (2015). The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease . (Thesis). University of Ottawa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33171

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McNally, James Dayre. “The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease .” 2015. Thesis, University of Ottawa. Accessed February 26, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33171.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McNally, James Dayre. “The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease .” 2015. Web. 26 Feb 2020.

Vancouver:

McNally JD. The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2015. [cited 2020 Feb 26]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33171.

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Council of Science Editors:

McNally JD. The Role of Daily High Dose Vitamin D In the Prevention of Post-Operative Vitamin D Deficiency In Children with Congenital Heart Disease . [Thesis]. University of Ottawa; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10393/33171

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