Browsing Honors College by Author "Roberson, Donna"
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A qualitative description of family caregiver’s perceptions of dementia education and support
Harris, Rachel Renee (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)There is an increase number of adults living with symptoms of cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body and Frontotemporal lobe dementia. The vast burden of care for those living with any type of dementia ... -
Describing behaviors of participants during a Virtual Dementia Tour™: A secondary descriptive analysis
Morgan, Anna (East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Background: Incidence of dementia is rising, requiring need for prepared caregivers. The Virtual Dementia Tour TM (VDT) simulates the multi-faceted changes of dementia for caregiver participants. To determine how VDT ... -
Effects of Family Influences on the Patient Planning to Undergo Bariatric Surgery
Sloan, Kelsey (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Background: Obesity is a health issue with more than one-third of adults in the United States being considered obese (Odgen, Carroll, Fryar, & Flegal, 2015). Obesity can cause serious health problems such as diabetes but ... -
SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MOBILITY ON BARIATRIC PATIENTS HAVING WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Williams, Danielle (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Mobility typically becomes an issue in the elderly, people with injuries and severely obese individuals. Severely obese, bariatric patients were the focus of a study conducted by Roberson, Neil, Pories, & Rose (2016). A ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAMILY CAREGIVER EXPERIENCES WITH VALIDATION THEORY VERSUS REALITY ORIENTATION (RO)
Fuller, Cassidy (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Introduction: Due to the increasing prevalence of dementia worldwide, it is imperative that all caregivers understand how to most effectively communicate and care for people living with dementia. Most of the care provided ...