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Benefits, barriers, self-efficacy and knowledge regarding healthy foods; perception of African Americans living in eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2009-03)African Americans in the United States suffer from many health disparities such as obesity, diabetes or hypertension. Lifestyle factors including diet and physical activity play an important role in prevention of ... -
Binaural Interference in Normal Hearing Children
(East Carolina University, 2009)This study was conducted to determine if the phenomenon of binaural interference occurs in normal hearing children. To investigate the possible presence of binaural interference, comparisons of the participants' right, ... -
Biopsychosocial Barriers, Motivational Interviewing, and Antiretroviral Medication Adherence in Persons Living with HIV and AIDS
(East Carolina University, 2018-04-23)Since the development of antiretroviral medications in the mid-1990s, treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has improved steadily and HIV is now considered a manageable chronic condition with improved ... -
Blogging in an Online Health Information Technology Class
(East Carolina University, 2005-09)In this article we introduce blogs, including their brief history, their current status, and motivations for blogging. We describe how we created a course blog in one online Health information management (HIM) baccalaureate ... -
CAFFEINE INTAKE AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN SHIFT WORK
(East Carolina University, 2013)Objective: To investigate caffeine consumption among law enforcement officers during day shifts (DAY) and night shifts (NIGHT); to assess the types of caffeine-containing products and the frequency of product intake during ... -
Can Factors Related to Self-regulated Learning and Epistemological Beliefs Predict Learning Achievement in Undergraduate Asynchronous Web-based Courses?
(East Carolina University, 2006-08-30)This study examined the effects of self-regulated learning (SRL) and epistemological beliefs (EB) on individual learner levels of academic achievement in Web-based learning environments while holding constant the effect ... -
Carry-over effect of a handwriting readiness program on handwriting-related skills of children the year following intervention
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this follow-up study was to determine if children who had participated in an occupational therapy based handwriting readiness program would show greater improvements in handwriting-related skills a year ... -
A case study of occupational therapists serving military personnel: identifying therapeutic approaches to be considered when assessing the occupational performance of military service members with mild traumatic brain injury
(East Carolina University, 2013)The purpose of this study was to explore the means by which occupational therapists experienced in assessing the occupational performance of military service members (MSMs) with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) utilize ... -
Casual video game play as an augmentation intervention for anxiety: a controlled study
(East Carolina University, 2014)Anxiety is an innate reaction to stress, but when excessive it can develop into a clinical disorder. Traditional anxiety treatments such as pharmaceuticals in combination with psychotherapy have established efficacy in ... -
Categorization in Context for Young and Older Adults
(East Carolina University, 2013)Individuals make sense of the world by grouping items into categories, or clusters of concepts that share certain characteristics. Some research has indicated that older adults may organize concepts differently than young ... -
Characteristics of volunteer lay leaders who show longevity in teaching A Matter Of Balance®
(East Carolina University, 2011)This study was designed to explore the characteristics of individuals who volunteered to teach the A Matter of Balance® program, an evidence-based health promotion program that relies on trained volunteer lay leaders to ... -
Characterization of Vestibular Dysfunction in the Mouse Model for Usher Syndrome 1F
(East Carolina University, 2005-06)The deaf-circling Ames waltzer (av) mouse harbors a mutation in the protocadherin 15 (Pcdh15) gene and is a model for inner ear defects associated with Usher syndrome type 1F. Earlier studies showed altered cochlear hair ... -
Charlie Tackles Diabetes
(East Carolina University, 2009)Overview of nutritional management of type 1 diabetes mellitus -
A community-based lifestyle and weight loss intervention promoting a Mediterranean-style diet pattern evaluated in the stroke belt of North Carolina: the Heart Healthy Lenoir Project
(2016-08-05)Abstract Background Because residents of the southeastern United States experience disproportionally high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), it is important to develop ... -
Comparing Outcomes for Normal Aging and Post Stroke Populations in Interactive Metronome Therapy
(East Carolina University, 2010)The purpose of this study was to compare post-stroke and normal aging populations' outcomes on the Interactive Metronome® and functional motor measures after completion of Interactive Metronome® protocols. Data ... -
Comparing the Effectiveness of Video Training Alone Versus Hands-on Training for Older Adults Using GPS Technology
(East Carolina University, 2018-07-05)Rationale: The number of older drivers is expected to grow substantially in the coming years, making research regarding older adult mobility critical. Research related to enhancement of driver safety is imperative, as ... -
A comparison of drivers' braking responses across ages
(East Carolina University, 2012)As driving is associated with independence, it is important for occupational therapists to understand what skills are required to drive safely and how to assess them in order to keep older drivers driving independently ...