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Transformation of provisional existence of unknown limit: A grounded theory
(1990-05)The domain of study was the lived experience of provisional existence of unknown limit (PEUL). PEUL was defined through its two critical attributes: (a) alteration in control of one's life, and (b) alteration in time as ... -
The impact of comorbidity on the disability of older adults: A nursing secondary analysis study
(1992-12)This non-experimental, explanatory study was conducted to determine the impact of comorbidity on the disability of older adults. The effects of age, gender, race, education, marital status and income were sought. Verbrugge's ... -
Occupational stress and burnout among radiologic science educators
(2006-05)The purpose of this study was to examine the perceived level of occupational stress and burnout of radiologic science educators. This was a survey study using a convenience sample. The sample consisted of 241 radiologic ... -
Sexual adjustment of women undergoing pelvic exenteration with vaginal reconstruction
(1994-12)A total pelvic exenteration is an aggressive attempt to surgically cure the patient with cervical cancer. A total pelvic exenteration includes removal of the bladder, lower portion of the bowel, and the female reproductive ... -
The predictive value of nursing student and faculty variables on success: Student perception of faculty support
(2008-12)Student stress and faculty stress have been well documented in the research literature; however, stress levels experienced concurrently by faculty and students has not been documented. The purposes of this study were to ... -
A comparison of attitudes of nurses towards professional autonomy
(1993-12)A three-group, nonexperimental, descriptive design was used to compare the attitudes of critical care, medical/surgical, and physicians' office nurses toward professional autonomy. A nonprobability sample of 30 subjects ... -
An analysis of Oncology nurses' statements regarding the association of pain and suffering with requests for assistance in dying
(1993-08)Fear of prolonged pain and suffering is among the reasons most frequently cited as justifying requests for Physician Assisted Dying (PAD). Unfortunately, pain is significantly undertreated and many suffer needlessly (Marks ... -
Stress and self-esteem in parents of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(1992-12)Using a methodological design and confirmatory factor analysis, the fit of theoretically derived models of parenting stress, coping and self-esteem in 303 parents of children with ADHD were examined. Parenting stress was ... -
The influence of learning strategies on the academic performance of baccalaureate nursing students
(1993-08)Attrition rates in baccalaureate nursing programs continue to remain high. Reasons for such high attrition include a shift in the characteristics of nursing students, and diversity of nursing students learning needs. To ... -
Joseph Wright of Derby: His inspirations and symbols
(2013-12)The purpose of this thesis is to analyze and expand on the use of symbolism in some of Wright's paintings depicting portraiture, landscape, mythology, and history. Although Wright never directly addressed the use of symbolism ... -
Attachment between mothers and their adopted children
(1992-08)An investigation was conducted to examine the differences in behaviors that influence attachment between biological and adoptive mother-infant dyads. A non-experimental, explanatory design was implemented to study these ... -
Increasing parental competency by demonstration of newborn behavioral characteristics
(1992-08)The purpose of this study was to investigate the question: Does an explanation, demonstration, and return demonstration of the Infant Behavioral Assessment Record by a nurse and new parents increase maternal and paternal ... -
Being a man: Perceptions of masculinity among physically abusive men
(1994-12)This qualitative study was designed to investigate the perceptions of masculinity in a cohort of physically abusive men in a battering intervention program. Thirty-five physically abusive men in a battering intervention ... -
The relationship between HIV disease classification and depression and suicidal intent
(1992-12)The purpose of this non-experimentally designed study was to investigate the relationship between HIV disease classification, depression and suicidal intent. A convenience sample of eighty HIV infected persons was obtained ... -
Role discrepancy among nursing services personnel in the tertiary care setting
(1992-05)The problem of the study was to determine differences between perceptions of ideal role behaviors and actual role behaviors of registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses employed in tertiary care settings. This ... -
Acupressure and its use for dysmenorrhea
(1993-12)The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure applied to the Ho-ku acupuncture point (on the hand between the index finger and thumb) on dysmenorrhea and attitudes towards menstruation. Sixty ... -
Improving women's weight perceptions and weight-loss goals: An internet-based educational approach
(2000-08)Overweight and obesity are increasing problems among women within the United States. Billions of consumer and health care dollars are spent on this problem and associated comorbities annually. In an effort to address the ... -
Reducing intimate partner violence against women: Evaluating the effectiveness of protection orders
(2000-05)A prospective, descriptive, repeated measure design study was conducted to measure the severity of intimate partner violence against women when initially applying for a protection order, and 1, 4, and 9 months after receiving ... -
Elementary Science: The neglected subject
(1996-12)The purpose of this study was to investigate reasons why elementary teachers are avoiding science instruction and to identify any differences that might be found between urban and rural districts. Classroom teachers of ...
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