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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 ...
Discourse processing treatment for adults with aphasia.
(East Carolina University, 2015)
The general goal of treatment for people with aphasia (PWA) is to improve their ability to communicate, which involves the discourse level. Treatment at this level is not a new concept, and there are many well-established ...
WEIGHTED BLANKET EFFICACY FOR REDUCING ANXIETY AND ANGER IN ADULT PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
(East Carolina University, 2021-04-21)
Restraint and seclusion continue to be used to manage aggressive and self-injurious behaviors in psychiatric patients on the inpatient psychiatric unit. This intervention can cause both physiological and psychological ...
FATIGUE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN ADULTS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disorder of the gastrointestinal tract and is characterized by chronic inflammation. Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) are the two major forms of IBD. Fatigue ...
LIFE-SPACE CONSTRICTION AND AGING ADULTS
(East Carolina University, 2020-06-22)
Background: Globally and nationally, the number of older adults is increasing. Age is associated with increased prevalence of frailty in community-dwelling older adults. More women than men report frailty, and African ...
Discourse Processing in Neurologically Healthy Adults: A Cross-Modal Eye tracking Study
(East Carolina University, 2021-07-20)
One of the methods to study discourse comprehension is inference revision. Inferencing can be defined as a controlled, information-generation process that requires deductive reasoning abilities (Kintsch, 1998). Studies ...
The Effect of Noise Exposure on Auditory Threshold, Otoacoustic Emissions, and Electrocochleography
(East Carolina University, 2016-07-25)
Noise exposure is the second leading cause of acquired sensorineural hearing loss and is one of the most common occupational and environmental hazards. Examining changes in behavioral thresholds has long been the standard ...
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 ...
The Effectiveness of Interactive Metronome® as a Tool to Improve Cognition and Motor Performance in Healthy Older Adults in Eastern North Carolina
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of the Interactive Metronome (IM) in improving cognitive and motor performance in healthy older adults. As the aging adult population continues to rise, it is ...
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING AN INTERACTIVE DRIVING SIMULATOR TO IMPROVE DRIVING SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A DRIVING BOOTCAMP
(East Carolina University, 2016-12-15)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Method: A pretest/post-test ...