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Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Perceived Sources and Level of Stress Experienced by Student Nurses in Associate and Baccalaureate Degree Programs, Lori J. Kane
The Relationship Between Knowledge of Breastfeeding and Success in Breastfeeding, Sherry M. Knoppers
The Relationship Between Self-Care Agency, Self-Efficacy, and Medication Management Behaviors in Chronically Ill Elderly Home-Bound Individuals, Elaine J. Lince
A Comparison of Postpartum Clients' and Nurses' Perceptions of Priority Information Needs for Early Discharge, Karen E. Lincoln
An Examination of Students' Beliefs About Intelligence and Self-Talk Patterns, Mary Musto
Humor and its Relationship to Cohesion of Work Group Members in the Acute Care Setting, Marla J. Niedzwiecki
Social Support and Well-Being in Early and Mid-Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Hopefulness, Peggy S. Norman
Pain Management Practice in the Acute Adult Trauma Patient, Sally B. Ossewaarde
Constraints to "Gay Lifestyle": Functioning within the Social Environment, Valerie A. Paget
Is the Educational Level of Technology Coordinators Aligned with International Standards?, Keith Alan Platte
Knowledge of Pre-Physical Therapy Students Regarding Admission Criteria at Grand Valley State University, Kerry Randolph and Beth Wieber
The Effect of Post-Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence on Quality of Life, Martha Ellen Rheault
The Relationship Between Level of Knowledge and Instruction on Sublingual Nitroglycerin Use in Cardiac Patients, Nancy Jean Rogers
A Social Work Assessment of Interventions with the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Population with Regards to Intimacy, Beverly Rushlow
The Relationship Between Organizational Climate in the Hospital and RN Satisfaction, Dawn R. Shoemaker
Effects of Auditory Oral Patterns as an Intervention for Expressive Language with Students with Disabilities, Scott Riley Swinehart
The Effects of Teaching Two Syllable Types and One Syllabication Rule on the Spelling Achievement of Students with Learning Disabilities, Tracey Ellen Taylor
The Relationship Between the Timing of Self-care Information and Adjustment to Ostomy Surgery, Carol Irene TenEyck
Nurse-Physician Collaboration and Nurse Satisfaction, Michelle R. Troseth
Patient Perceptions of Nurse Behaviors as Indicators of Caring, Susan B. Tuttle
Reading Comprehension Needs of Students with Learning Disabilities in an Inclusion Setting: Class-Wide Peer Tutoring with a Summarization Strategy, Jeffrey A. VanDyke
Stress, Coping, Adaptation, and Family Hardiness in Families with an Adult Child Who is Developmentally Disabled and Living in the Parental Home, Joan M. VanSolkema
Nursing Students' Perceptions of Clinical Instructor Behaviors that Affect the Development of Self-Confidence, Debra E. Veltkamp
Comparison of Pulmonary Artery, Tympanic, Oral, and Axillary Temperatures, Linda Oravec Walter
The Oncology Patient's Perception of Support for the Use of Alternative Therapies by Their Health Care Provider, Michelle Lynn Witkop
An Investigation of Psychological Distress and Self-Destructive Behavior in Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Susan Christine Wood
Health Beliefs and Adherence to Cardiac Exercise Following a Cardiac Event, Vince Worthington
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
The Effect of a Change in Patient Care Delivery on Nurse Satisfaction and Cost of Care, Kathleen M. Allen
Differences between the Attitudes and Behaviors of Oncology Nurses: Inclusion of Sexuality Concerns as a Component of Care, Mary Diane Ashley
Validation of the Neonatal Infant Pain Scale, Annette L. Backus
The Effect of Rewards and Motivation on Student Achievement, Lori Kay Baranek
Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Dance to Water Aerobic Training on Maximal Oxygen Consumption, Terri L. Bedford, Tamara A. Dusterwinkle, and Darcy J. Hoppman
Knowledge, Sources Used and Factors Considered in the Surgical Treatment Decisions of Women With Breast Cancer, Debra J. Bisel
Effect of Thirty Second Static Stretch on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility in Subjects Over Age 65, Erin Bloomquist
Effects of a Feldenkrais-Based Mobility Program on Function of a Healthy, Elderly Sample, Barbara Brown, Susan Finney, and Carolyn Sarantakis
Knowledge, Utilization, and Favorability of Commonly Referring Michigan Physicians Regarding Physical Therapy, Jill M. Cabanilla and Sandra J. Frantz
Relationships Among Isokinetic Knee Flexion and Extension Parameters, Three Functional Tests, and Subjective Knee Scores in ACL Reconstructed Patients, Laura Call and Sheryl Chandler
Analysis of the Relationship between Initial Neurological Status and Adaptation Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Margaret D. Carriker
The Relationship Between Spirituality and Depression in Family Caregivers of the Elderly, Mary Jean Chappel
A Study of the Leadership Practices of the First Line Nurse Manager, Deborah L.P. Cress
The Effects of an Eleven-Week Therapeutic Riding Program on Motor Skills as Measured by the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Angela M. Cripe and Angela A. Schmid
Electromyographic Comparison of Internal and External Obliques Using a Modified Version of Kendall's Strength Test Positions for Upper and Lower Abdominals, Rebecca A. Currier and Margie L. Johnson
Exercise Walking for Obesity Management in Older Adult White Women, Mary I. Dallas
Perceived Barriers and Perceived Motivators to Receiving Prenatal Care, Christine M. Davis
The Validity of the Physiological Cost Index at Short Distances, Devin DeBoer, John Heyerman, and Robert Stout
Nurses' Verbal Responses in Four Types of Client Situations, Ann V. Dilbeck
Repeat Violence in the Emergency Department, Jeanne A. Dorsey
Role Clarification and the Myocardial Infarction Patient's Primary Support Person, Susan L. Dunn
The Physical Therapist's Role in Sexual Education of People with Spinal Cord Injury During Inpatient Rehabilitation, Karen Ellexson
A Study of the Relationship Between Use of Technology in Math and Higher Test Scores, Mary Ann Grooters
Vocational Interest Profiles of Critical Care Registered Nurses, Julene Beth Hannink
Self-Diagnosis and Self-Treatment Behaviors in Registered Nurses, Margaret M. Hatfield
Intuition and the Decision Making Process of Expert Critical Care Nurses, Kelley A. Hempsall
The Effects of Contralateral Limb Strength Training on Muscle Atrophy in an Immobilized Upper Extremity, Robin R. Hlavacek
The Effect of Anterior Tibial Translation on Quadriceps Recruitment During an Isometric Squat, Natalie K. Howard and Penny P. Tussing
Contributing Factors in Medication Nonadherence in Schizophrenic Clients: A Descriptive Study, Sharron E. Howarth
Use of Alternative Approaches by Physical Therapists in Michigan, Karen E. Huber and Brian W. Scherff
Geriatric Knowledge, Attitudes and Interests of Physical Therapy Alumni of Grand Valley State University, Elizabeth Johnson
The Effects of a Downhill Skiing Program on Standing Balance in Adults and Children With Various Disabilities, Colleen Kavanaugh, Tara McNabb, and Tami Revett
Use of Gum Chewing and Electromyography in the Conservative Treatment of Unilateral Masseter Muscle Hyperactivity, Marc F. Maday, Ben Rentfrow, and Nathan T. Tear
The Effect of Verbal Commands on Muscle Performance, Lisa M. Marichal and Molly K. Veen
The Study of the Impact of Possible Selves on the Goal-Setting Skills of Incarcerated Male Students with Learning Disabilities, Susie M. Martin
Implementation of Inquiry-Based Freshman Chemistry Laboratories, Elizabeth Ann Maschewske
Basic Needs Satisfaction and Social Support in the Adult Trauma Victim, Gail A. Mercer
The Effectiveness of Viewing the "Life After Brain Injury" Video Tape by Family Caregivers, Nan Meyers
Pre- and Post-Operative Comparison of Kinematic Data in Ambulatory Patients with Cerebral Palsy, Douglas A. Miller and Matthew J. VanderKooi
Caring Behaviors in the Emergency Department: Perceptions of Patients and Nurses, Marcia Moerman
A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Modalities in the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, Kenneth Newland
A Comparison Study of Emergency and Medical/Surgical Registered Nurses' Understanding of Pain and Its Management, Jo A. Oborski
Social Support and Adaptation to Disability, Deborah J. Russell
Relationships Among Role Strain, Hardiness, and Academic Achievement, Evelyn Clare Rutlin
The Detection and Reporting of Elder Abuse and Neglect: A Training Video for Prehospital Personnel, Jason P. Seamon
The Effect of Early Nursing Intervention on Chemotherapy-Induced Fatigue, Jennifer A. Shane
The Effects of Exercise Training on Functional Balance in a Community-Dwelling Elderly Population, Kathryn E. Smith
Crisis Anticipation, Janet A. Tucker
Nurses' Perceptions of the Profession of Physical Therapy in the Inpatient Setting, Sharon Vanmullekom and Joanne Childs
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Employer Perceptions of Entry-Level Master's Degree Physical Therapy Graduate's Ability to Practice in a Direct Access Environment, Michele Allen, Matthew J. Duley, and Jamie J. Eltzroth
The Impact of Delirium on Mental Status and Physical Functioning of the Hip Fracture Patient One to One and One Half Years Post-Injury, Delores L. Arendsen
Nurse/Physician Perceptions of the Nurse Practitioner Role, Deborah R. Bambini
The Effect of Support Groups on AIDS Patients, Karen Bouwman
The Relationship Between the Level of Codependent Behavior and the Level of Differentiation of Self Among Nursing Students, Vicki Lynn Brandes Hillborg
The Relationship Among Isokinetic Knee Parameters and Three Functional Tests, Kristen Brinks, Ronda DeLong, and Tanya Stout
Effectiveness of an Interdisciplinary Chronic Low Back Pain Program Based on Return to Work Outcome, John R. Bromfield, Deborah A. Knowles, and Stacie M. Schoenberg
Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence on Children, Theresa L. Bundy
Investigating Use of the Transdisciplinary Approach in the Public School System: Assessment of the Interaction Between the Physical Therapist and the Regular Education Teacher, Jennifer C. Bunker and Jennifer M. Wolffis
The Psychological Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry on Persons with Spinal Cord Injury, Renee Christner and Scott Nolte
Functional Independence Measurement Scale: Analysis of Variables to Determine Predictability to Stroke Patient's Discharge Site, Joseph A. Cloud, Daren C. Johnson, and Tricia A. Lauinger
What are the Perceived Needs of Parents of Critically Ill Neonates?, Linda B. Corliss
The Effects of Partial Unweighting on Hemiplegic Gait, Natasha A. Creaser and Michael W. Jones
A Comparison Study of the Effects of Methods of Pain Control on Client Outcomes, Susan K. Cristofori
Cardiac Patients' Perceptions of Nurse Caring Behaviors, Diane Lynn Dahl
Loss Associated with Chronic Illness: Application of the Roy Adaptation Model, Linda M. DeHaan
Perceived Stress and Health-Promoting Behaviors in Nursing Students Using Pender's Health Promotion Model, Gail E. Dunham
Normal Kinetic Patterns of the Lower Extremities During Natural Walking in Children Aged Six to Ten, Thomas Ellexson, Christopher Nawrocki, and Darrin Schober
A Comparison of Kentwood Public Schools' Algebra Standards and the UCSMP Algebra Objectives, Carol A. Farrer
Timed Wheelchair Ambulation of Children Aged 11-17 Years and Their Perceptions of Their Function, Karen Feuerstein, Susan Fisher, and Kristy Van Zee
An Extended Year Program for At-Risk Middle School Children, Karen Patrice Flanigan
Health Beliefs and Adherence to Cardiac Exercise Following a Cardiac Event, Marianne Foster
Knowledge of High School Students Concerning Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing, Amy Godlewski, Karen Oorbeck, and Beth Spitzley
