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Relatedness, Motivation, and Exercise Behavior Across Various Exercise Modalities
Exercise is important for a healthy lifestyle. It is vital to examine motivation to exercise and the impact of three basic psychological needs (autonomy, competency, and relatedness) on this motivation. While competency ... -
Self-reflection on Exam Performance: Does Performance Improve?
The responsibility of student learning has historically fallen on the shoulders of educational institutions and faculty. The role of teachers is to provide students with the knowledge needed to attain academic success. ... -
Evaluating Cost Impact on Small Healthcare Providers: The Federal Mandate to Transition from the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM)
The United States health care system is mandated by the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt the new medical code set, ICD-10-CM (Services(HHS), 2009). Prior to the new medical code set, ICD-10-CM, the United ... -
An Analysis of the Physical Therapist Assistant Education and the Implications Degree Progression Would Have on Existing Programs in Kansas
The field of physical therapy has seen significant change over the years with the continuously evolving health care system. The increase in knowledge and responsibilities required by physical therapists has led to the ... -
Washburn Mammography Seminar: An Anaylsis
Throughout this paper, the Washburn University Mammography seminar course will be discussed. The purpose of the paper is to discuss the seminar, and prove, by research and thorough analysis, that this course is quite ... -
Primary Care Provider Adherence to ADA Guidelines for Microalbuminuria Screening
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise, and its leading cause is diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (2015) estimates that 1.4 million Americans will be newly diagnosed with diabetes each year. Evidence shows ... -
Assessment and Diagnosis of ADHD in University Student Health Setting
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder characterized by signs and symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity that affects individuals across the lifespan, including ... -
Coping Styles as Predictors of Maladjustment, Anxiety, and Alcohol use in College Students
The purpose of this study was to determine if unhealthy coping predict higher levels of maladjustment, anxiety and alcohol consumption in college students. The hypotheses posited there would be a significant positive ... -
Cord Blood Donation
“Before your baby is born, the umbilical cord is a lifeline. After your baby is born, that lifeline can give birth to hope for others,” (Be the Match, pg. 1). Adults and children whose lives have been altered due to leukemia, ... -
Lawrence Memorial Hospital and Business Health: A Multi-Tiered Elective Employee Health Opportunity for Lifestyle Intervention
Employer healthcare expenditures are at an all-time high. With these costs greatly impacting the success and growth of small and large businesses, many employers have recognized the potential and positive impact that ... -
Can Coping Mediate the Relationship Between Stress and Mental Distress in College Students?
Young adulthood and college are periods of heightened stress, including environmental changes, lost or changing social support, novel and increasing academic pressures, and increased personal responsibility (Brougham et ... -
Attachment Style’s Impact on Perceptions of Group Therapy for Sexual Violence Survivors
The purpose of this master's thesis is to further the knowledge base on the perceived effectiveness of group therapy treatment for female survivors of sexual violence—by identifying key therapeutic factors within the ... -
Exploring Service Learning Partnerships with Hospice in Allied Health Education
Students in allied health professions such as radiation therapy will have encounters with patients who are dying. While clinical rotations and classroom discussions are designed to provide exposure to these situations, ... -
Social Supports and Mental Health of Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults
Being transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) has become a topic that some people are openly discussing, along with increasing media coverage. Despite the increasing awareness of TGNC issues, people who are TGNC still ... -
An Expressive Writing Intervention for Professional Development in Psychology
For many young people the development of a professional identity is a future-oriented topic that is left unexamined and under-developed during their collegiate education (Lengelle & Meijers, 2014). Students often enter ... -
The Effects of App-Delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) on Sleep Quality, Dysfunctional Beliefs, and Sleep Hygiene
Sleep quality is correlated with physical and mental health and is an important target for overall well-being. CBT-I is an evidence-based strategy to improve sleep quality; however, shortage of qualified providers, ... -
Minorities in Health Care and Higher Education
This thesis discusses the disparities of minorities in health care occupations and the lack of enrollment in higher education courses that lead to these professions. The paper will discuss the disadvantages and advantages ... -
Integration of Active Learning Techniques into Health Profession Courses
Course delivery must be impactful and meaningful to students to facilitate the learning process.Most health care professional programs utilize traditional delivery methods that focus on lecturebased presentations secondary ... -
Health Information Technology: A Roadmap to Implementing HIM Reimagined
Concern is growing among the industry leaders at the American Health Information Management Association due to technological advancements within the rapidly changing healthcare industry. For this reason, the American Health ... -
Evaluation of Stroke and Chest Pain Certification
Certification of hospitals was examined in the specific areas of stroke and chest pain. Specifications of what defines the different types of stroke and myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) were also examined in detail. ...
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