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Effects of repeated reading and story structure on fluency and comprehension
No full textThis case study is about Anthony, a hard working seven-year old boy, who has difficulties reading. Anthony lacks necessary fluency and comprehension skills. Anthony was given two pre-assessments that guided the intervention lessons, Rigby PM Benchmark Running Records and the Qualitative Reading Inventory-4. The intervention lessons focus on repeated reading to increase Anthony\u27s fluency and story mapping to increase his comprehension. The post-assessment results show that Anthony\u27s areas of growth are in his reading levels and comprehension
The Troubadour, Issue 132 (March 18, 2010)
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Pre- and post-surgical differences in quality of life between right and left temporal lobe epilepsy patients
No full textPurpose: To examine gender and lateralization seizure factors in relation to subjective quality of life reports using the Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) assessment instrument. Methods: Archival data collected from 1994 to 2000 for 69 patients who underwent temporal lobectomy at the Regional Epilepsy Center at S1. Luke\u27s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin have been analyzed for gender, age, lateralization, education, and seizure freedom variables. Patients were tested pre-operatively and six months post with a full battery of assessment instruments. Data from the Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31) have been analyzed for significant differences using SPSS version 14.0. Results: Gender differences did not reach significant levels, but right lobectomy patients reported a greater improvement on subjective cognitive scores on the QOLIE-31 than patients who underwent left lobectomy. Age analyses did not prove significant, but interaction effects were found for age and education levels. Seizure free groups reported significant improvement on overall quality of life scores. Conclusions: Subjective quality of life after temporal lobectomy can be heavily influenced by other mental and physical health issues (anxiety, depression, and physical illnesses) despite seizure relief. Pre-surgery assessments should include testing for mental and physical illness that could influence subjective post-surgery quality of life outcome. Overall, seizure relief was the best indicator of improved subjective quality of life for the temporal lobectomy patient
Strengths of character and orientation to happiness in undergraduate students
No full textPositive Psychology is an approach that is more recently being used in the lives of individuals to provide improved life satisfaction. In relation to this movement, different positive psychology interventions are being implemented in the community. One of the most prevalent uses of these interventions is being more aware of strengths of character of an individual. Different orientations to happiness are also currently being evaluated. The present study investigated the relationship of strengths of character and approaches to happiness in undergraduate students. Participants completed the Approaches to Happiness Questionnaire, and provided a ranking of the Values in Action Classification of Character Strengths. Previous studies have supported a correlation between the meaningful life and good life approach to happiness, which was also found in this study. The findings of this study contributed information to the available literature on the prevalence of strengths of character and the approaches to happiness in undergraduate students
The Troubadour, Issue 128 (February 11, 2010)
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The Troubadour, Issue 134 (March 31, 2010)
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The Troubadour, Issue 149 (August 5, 2010)
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Effects of pet involvement and attachment on a person\u27s well-being
No full textThere are many people who would say that an animal’s presence and companionship affect a person’s well-being. Some say that animals can negatively impact one’s well-being while others say animals positively impact one’s well-being. There is strong supporting evidence that animal companionship and attachment can positively affect a person’s well-being. According to Cole, Gawlinski, Steers, and Kotlerman (2007), Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) not only affected participants’ blood pressure and heart rate, but also their levels of anxiety, depression, and fear. Also, according to El-Alayli, Lystad, Webb, Hollingsworth, and Ciolli, (2006)dog and cat owners are likely to have less annual doctor’s visits, require less medication, and report fewer sleep problems. Heart attack patients who had pets were eight times more likely to be alive the next year than those who did not have pets (p.133). While past research has shown there is a positive relationship between animal companionship and bonding with a person’s well-being, there is also research supporting the idea that there is no relationship between animal companionship and attachment on a person’s well-being. A study conducted by Johnson and Rule (1991) failed to show a connection between pet owners and positive self-esteem, extraversion, and lower levels of neuroticism
Ruth S. Coleman College of Nursing Pinning Ceremony - Spring 2010
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Effect of Length of Stay, Referral to Aftercare, and Alcohol or Drug Abuse on Relapse in Schizophrenic Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review
No full textThe cost of care in schizophrenia is a growing problem. Past research has focused on different variables that may play a part in reducing the financial burden of this disorder. Specifically, researchers have looked at the presence of an alcohol or drug disorder, the availability of aftercare services, and how the length of stay plays a role in relapse. The purpose of this study was to explore how these three variables play a role in rehospitalization. To this end, information on primary diagnosis, psychiatric hospitalizations following the index hospitalization, alcohol and drug abuse history, and referral to aftercare was collected from a public treatment facility in southeastern Wisconsin. The results of this study found that a longer length of stay was significantly and positively correlated with a longer time until rehospitalization. No relationship with relapse was found for measures of either substance use or aftercare. Implications and limitations were discussed