Browsing Dissertations and Theses by Author "Janke, Megan C."
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Aquatic exercise and pain management: An examination of the effects of frequency and duration of participation on older adults with arthritis
Gregg, Kelsey Lauren (East Carolina University, 2017-12-06)Arthritis is a leading cause of disability for adults in the United States making the chronically progressive condition one of the most common causes of chronic pain. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of ... -
EFFECTS OF MULTI-SENSORY ENVIRONMENT ON ADULTS WITH AUTISM WHO EXPERIENCE REPETITIVE PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR
Bova, Samantha (East Carolina University, 2018-07-24)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is associated with a wide range of characteristics including challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, language and nonverbal communication. The purpose of this study was to ... -
The Effects of Intergenerational Programming on Older Adults with Dementia
Purnell, I'Yanna (East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)Research has suggested that intergenerational interactions have the potential to improve the well-being and quality of life for adults with dementia. However, few studies have been conducted that determine the outcomes of ...