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Evaluating Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Children With ADHD: A Literature Review
No full textAttention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder which affects approximately 57% of children in the United States. The prevalence of ADHD has driven research concerning its etiology and treatment. While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, advances in understanding of the disorder has moved treatment toward a multimodal approach consisting of medication in combination with non-pharmacological interventions. Numerous non-pharmacological interventions are available; however, their outcomes as a group are not fully understood. This study sought to evaluate the literature to determine the efficacy of salient non- pharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with ADHD. The results yielded psychosocial, body-based, cognitive, and neurological interventions. Of the interventions encountered, only some demonstrated efficacy, while others failed to provide an empirical basis for reduction in symptoms. Limitations of the current understanding of these interventions are also discussed, which may direct future directions for research. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Wendi Johnson
Functional predictors of frailty and kidney disease burden in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving dialysis
No full textBackground: Frailty is a complex syndrome involving failure of multiple body systems leading to adverse patient outcomes. In patients who receive dialysis, the prevalence of frailty can be as high as 73%, even among younger older adults, with frailty increasing as kidney disease progresses. Despite the high prevalence of frailty, systematic identification of frailty in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease is not standard practice. There is limited research on optimal strategies available to perform these assessments. The literature shows a link between physical well-being and the burden of kidney disease among patients with end-stage renal disease. The goal of this study was to determine functional predictors of frailty and kidney disease burden among patients with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis.
Methods: Twenty-eight patients receiving dialysis at the Wise Health System dialysis center in Decatur, Texas consented to participate in the study. The study analyzed number of falls in the past year, Timed Up and Go time, and 30-second sit to stand repetitions as predictors of (a) frailty score and (b) Kidney Disease Quality of Life burden of kidney disease subscale score. For each research question, linear regression analysis was performed.
Results: The overall model predicting frailty score from the predictor variables was significant and accounted for 78.4% of the variance. Timed Up and Go time and 30-second sit to stand repetitions were significant predictors of frailty score. The overall model predicting burden of kidney disease was significant when number of falls in the past year was analyzed independently, accounting for 21.7% of the variance.
Discussion and Conclusion: The results of this study provide evidence for the use of Timed Up and Go time and 30-second sit to stand repetitions as assessment tools predicting the physical domain of frailty. The number of falls in the past year contributes to the psychological and social domains of frailty. Individuals with end-stage renal disease receiving dialysis are underserved in physical therapy practice. Preventative strategies are essential as a one-point increase in frailty score correlates to an 87% increase in mortality in this vulnerable population
Advocacy for Dance/Drill Team Directors: An Inquiry of Public High School Dance/Drill Team Director Stipends
No full textMarla Moore’s research entitled “Advocacy for Dance/Drill Team Directors: An Inquiry of
Public High School Dance/Drill Team Director Stipends” investigates how Texas public high school dance/drill team directors are compensated for their work and additionally, how their compensation compares to directors and coaches of other extracurricular activities. Through correlational quantitative research, the author gathered public-facing stipend data from 447 public high schools in Texas as well as survey data from 28 current high school drill team directors. Utilizing descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, Moore analyzed the data to determine trends and correlations that existed between drill team director stipends and other extracurricular teacher stipends, and additionally analyzed data according to geographical areas of Texas, school demographics, enrollment numbers, and more. The author further placed findings in relation to discourse concerning arts advocacy, the benefits of arts education, extracurricular teacher compensation, and Texas school funding
Authority, information organization, and posthumanism in the rhetoric of Chaos Magic
No full textThis dissertation investigates authority, information organization, and posthumanism in the rhetoric of Chaos Magic. It finds that, despite Chaos Magic’s anti-authoritarian disposition, there is a complex acceptance of some aspects of authority and tradition within it, and that its use of authority to persuade may also sometimes depend on information organization and appeals to non-human persons. Chaos Magic, like magic generally, is a rhetorical activity
A phenomenological study to explore mirror viewing in African American women with obesity
No full textObesity is among the most preventable healthcare epidemics linked to multiple health problems, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Unfortunately, African American women are disproportionately affected by obesity (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2020). Mirror exposure has been used to manage various eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating (Butler & Heimberg, 2020). A phenomenological study investigated the mirror viewing experience in African American women with obesity. The study was conducted in an urban multi-specialty clinic. African American women who self-identified as obese were interviewed. Data collected included their demographics, and semi-structured questions focused on the participants' mirror viewing experience. The data was analyzed using Ricoeur's (1981/2016) interpretive approach. Two environmental themes identified were (1) family and culture, and (2) stereotype/stigma and bias. The five phenomenological themes identified were: (1) I don’t like what I see, (2) the struggle is real, (3) camouflage, (4) call for action, (5) loving the skin you are in. The results generate new knowledge to understand the mirror viewing experience in African American women with obesity and nursing theory development
Exploring strategies for developing high-intensity movement
No full textThis Culminating Project explores the creative process employed in the development of "OMEN," a MFA culminating project focusing on high-intensity movement. Drawing inspiration from prominent choreographers, three distinct strategies were implemented: Movement Task, Hyper Physicality, and Expansion. By integrating these strategies, "OMEN" achieves a fusion of heightened physicality, intricate movement, and unconventional speeds of movement, offering insight into development of high-intensity movement in contemporary choreography
Combating Racial and Ethnic Microaggression Experiences With Parent Involvement
No full textAlthough research has indicated that racial and ethnic microaggressions occur frequently in adults, there is a growing body of studies reflecting its occurrence and resulting negative outcomes during adolescence and secondary school. This research examined the interaction between parental involvement, racial and ethnic microaggressions, and adolescent well-being. The study utilized online surveys from 142 adolescents to gain quantitative data measuring observations of microaggressions, experiences of microaggressions, and adolescent well-being. Findings indicate a relationship between observing and/or experiencing microaggressions and adolescent well-being. The principal findings suggest that perceived parental involvement moderated the association between both experiencing and observing microaggressions and well-being. The results contribute to the understanding of how schools can help create a healthy learning environment that supports adolescent well-being, student engagement, and a positive school climate. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Courtney Banks) Supported by Sam Houston State University
The effects of whole pureed mango intake on serum biomarkers of muscle damage in response to moderate intensity aerobic exercise in sedentary adults
No full textObjective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of whole pureed mango on cycling performance and biomarkers of muscle damage following exhaustive exercise in healthy sedentary young adults.
Methods: A 10 week randomized, placebo-controlled cross-over study was conducted. Participants consumed a mango puree or placebo product daily for 4 weeks each. An exhaustive exercise trial was performed at the end of each treatment. Differences in biomarkers of muscle damage and performance within and between treatments were analyzed.
Results: A total of 25 participants completed each treatment. There was a significant difference in Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) within the placebo group and in Myoglobin (MG) and cycling time at given wattage within both groups. There were no significant differences between treatment groups. Although not significant, there was a trend of reduced muscle damage biomarker levels in the mango compared to the placebo group.
Conclusions: The findings of this study do not support the hypothesis that consuming whole mango causes decreased biomarkers of muscle damage post-exercise and performance improvement in sedentary young adults
Addressing Occupational Participation at the End of Life and Development of Restorative Therapy Program
No full textThe purpose of this capstone project was to create intervention suggestions and guidelines that can be used by occupational therapists, other paid or unpaid personnel, and/or care providers working with patients approaching the end of their lives. This included general suggestions based on common areas of need that may be found when evaluating a client who is facing the end of their life. The student also created a guide for restorative therapy with easy-to-follow guidelines and suggestions for nurse aides to help patients maintain therapy gains after discharge.Pecan Manor Nursing and Rehabilitatio
The Ties Between Mental Health and Refugee Children
No full textMy project focus is on middle-school aged refugee children and occupation-based mental health interventions, with an emphasis on cultural awareness, to provide a healthy outlet for emotional regulation and combat the risk of mental illness development in this population.PAIR (Partnership for the Advancement and Immersion of Refugees