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The association between access to medical care (physicians and nurse practitioners) and impact on resident outcomes: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis
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The nursing home population is vulnerable and medically complex, yet little is known about models of medical service provision and associated quality outcomes. The goal of this thesis project is to examine the association between physician and nurse practitioner accessibility and practice...
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Multi-agent Based Simulation of Elderly Egress Process and Fall Accident in Senior Apartment Buildings
DownloadFall 2018
A means of egress from buildings is a critical aspect of building design and an important part of building and fire regulations. Poor egress evacuation performance poses a threat to both personal and property safety; thus, it is necessary to maintain an effective egress system for buildings....
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EASE-BE-FIT: Elder-Friendly Approaches to the Surgical Environment Bedside Reconditioning for Functional Improvements An Innovative Reconditioning Program for Elderly Emergency Abdominal Surgery Patients
DownloadSpring 2017
Introduction: Elderly individuals who are hospitalized due to emergency abdominal surgery spend on average over 80% of their recovery time in bed, resulting in early and rapid muscle loss. As these elderly individuals have a lower physiological reserve, the impact of muscle wasting on function...
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Spring 2014
Loneliness among the elderly is a growing problem in today's society. Many of them live in isolation either due to their ailments or losing loved ones. Measures need to be taken to improve the living condition of these people. We propose a system that engages in meaningful conversation with the...
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Fall 2013
For athletes at the competitive level, injury due to the sport is highly probable. Athletes must continually deal with existing injuries and fears of new injuries throughout the season, which can cause considerable stress. Self-efficacy has been shown to influence how people feel, think and...
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Spring 2013
Communicating risk information to promote adoption of protective behaviours was challenging during the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic. Focus group research in Alberta, Canada involving 65 seniors aged 65 and older suggests this population had difficulty comprehending risk information due to...
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Spring 2013
Background: Exercise adherence is particularly low among elderly patients with low functional capacity. Purpose: This study was undertaken to assess the relationship between measures of physical function (PF) with physical activity (PA) in elderly cardiac patients. Methods: PF was assessed in...
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Fall 2013
To more fully understand the impact of stuttering on preschoolers’ self-concept, we need to know how to validly and reliably measure these constructs. The purpose of this study was to develop a parent version of the Self-Description Questionnaire for Preschoolers (SDQP-P). Participants were 104...
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The roles of the dorsal and ventral hippocampus in fear and memory of a shock probe experience
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This thesis examined the effects of temporary inactivation of the dorsal or ventral hippocampus on unconditioned and conditioned fear, using the shock-probe test. Rats received either dorsal or ventral hippocampal infusions of Lidocaine, muscimol or saline, before or after exposure to an...