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Item A Novel Approach to Inquiry-Based Learning Models in the Sciences: Utilization of Case Presentations and Patient Encounter Workshops in High School Life Science Classrooms(2004-07-01) Whitaker, Lekeisha R.; Rustin E. Reeves; Victoria Rudick; Rouel RoqueA Novel Approach to Inquiry-Based Learning Models in the Sciences: Utilization of Case Presentations and Patient Encounter Workshops in High School Life Science Classrooms. Lekeisha R. Whitaker. Abstract. A novel approach to inquiry-based learning models is needed in a curriculum that reflects changing demographics, societal demands, and diverse cultural background. The proposed module which is designed to teach the urinary system to Fort Worth Independent District high school biology students as outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) guide, represents application of this novel tool in the classroom. It is designed to be implemented in inquiry-based learning classrooms that function to encourage the natural process of inquiry throughout grade levels. The proposed module takes advantage of media resources, introductory case reports, and patient encounter workshops that outline diet, disease, and health disparities as a way to capture student interest in content relevant material, engage students in the daily lessons, and invoke long-term retention of basic life science concepts. Through future research and testing of module design and effectiveness in the classroom, the proposed approach to inquiry-based learning may serve to optimize student understanding of fundamental science concepts and diet and disease as it relates to normal body function, with implications that may affect change in lifestyle. Furthermore, the proposed learning module, if effective, may also serve as a template to be used to teach other life science subjects.Item Body Image, Depressed Mood, Weight Concerns, and Risky Sexual Behaviors Among Female Adolescents(2006-05-01) Marshall, Khiya J.Marshall, Khiya J., Body Image, Depressed Mood, Weight Concerns, and Risky Sexual Behaviors among Female Adolescents. Doctor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences), May 2006, 75 pp., 17 tables, bibliography, 90 titles. Adolescence is a time of self-discovery and growth, both emotionally and physically, particularly for adolescent females. The literature lacks specific research pertaining to female adolescent females. The literature lacks specific research pertaining to female adolescent’s body image and other concerns and their association with risky sexual behaviors. Using secondary data from the 2003 Dallas Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS; 9th-12th grade), this study explored the relationship between body image, having a depressed mood, and weight control behaviors and how these may translate into risky sexual behaviors among Dallas Independent School District (DISD) adolescent females. Most respondents were African American and Hispanic. The main hypotheses were: a) African American and Hispanic adolescent females will be more likely to have a depressed mood, an unrealistic body image, or weight control behaviors compared to Caucasian adolescent females; and b) Adolescents with unrealistic body image, depressed mood, and weight control behaviors will be more likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors, regardless of race or ethnicity. As hypothesized, more African American and Hispanic adolescents had a depressed mood, and more Hispanics had an unrealistic body image compared to Caucasians. The hypothesis that depressed mood and unrealistic body image would be significant predictors of engaging in risky sexual behaviors was corroborated only for depressed mood. Engaging in weight control, although hypothesized as not a significant predictor, was a significant predictor for using alcohol/drugs before his last sexual intercourse. School-based sexual education programs that target adolescent females in DISD should focus on abstinence or consistent condom use if sexually active, weight control behaviors, and depressed mood and its implications.Item Enhancing the nutritional status of an older population: an educational intervention to improve the nutrition knowledge of persons over 60 living in a rural Texas community(2002-05-01) Lane, Bridget M.Lane, Bridget M., Enhancing the nutritional status of an older population: an educational intervention to improve the nutrition knowledge of persons over 60 living in a rural Texas community. Master of Public Health (Health Administration), May, 2002, 61 pp., 8 tables, references, 41 titles. A four session nutrition education promotion program was developed and implemented for a group of seniors in a rural Texas community to enhance the nutritional status of persons over 60 through educational intervention to improve nutrition knowledge. Nutrition knowledge was measured using pre-tests and post-tests (before and after short-term nutrition education). No statistically significant differences were observed between pre/post test results, although there was a directional improvement in several aspects of test performance. Nutrition education programs that can effectively translate healthy dietary recommendations into understandable concepts can result in improvements in nutrition knowledge, and possibly have a positive influence on dietary behaviors and health markers.Item Medical Students' Knowledge of and Attitudes About Complementary and Alternative Medicine Before and After an Integrated Clinical Experience Learning Module(2003-05-01) Stupski, Bernard A.; Scott Stoll; Muriel Marshall; Russell GamberStupski, Bernard A., Medical Students’ Knowledge of and Attitudes about Complementary and Alternative Medicine before and after an Integrated Clinical Experience Learning Module, Master of Science, May 2003, 2 pp., 2 tables, bibliography, 13 titles. Background: Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is an important health care trend that is drawing increasing attention from medical schools. An educational program, the Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE), was instituted at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine to address CAM for second year medical students. Methods: A thirty-five question survey developed to measure the students’ knowledge of and attitudes about CAM was given at the beginning and end of the ICE week. Results: Students had significantly more knowledge about CAM prevalence following the ICE week. Students perceived greater efficacy and relevance in education for certain CAM modalities and felt more likely to incorporate CAM into their clinical practice and use CAM for self care.Item Osteopathic Focus in the Biomedical Sciences: A Survey of Biomedical Science Faculty at Osteopathic Medical Schools in the United States(2007-05-01) Ebert, Didi Elise; Rustin E. Reeves; Stuart Williams; Stuart WilliamsEbert, Didi E., Osteopathic Focus in the Biomedical Sciences: A Survey of Biomedical Science Faculty at Osteopathic Medical Schools in the United States. Master of Science (Clinical Research and Education), May, 2007, 73 pp., 6 tables, 2 figures, bibliography, 20 titles. The purpose of this study was to describe and evaluate the knowledge of osteopathic principles and osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) among biomedical science faculty at osteopathic medical schools (COMs) and to assess their attitudes towards the integration of osteopathic principles and OMM concepts into the biomedical science curriculum and biomedical science research. A cross-sectional survey was administered to biomedical science research. A cross-sectional survey was administered to biomedical science faculty at COMs within the United States. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize data, and means were compared between health science center faculty and non-health science center faculty and between anatomy faculty and non-anatomy faculty. The survey response rate was 29%. Overall, survey respondents demonstrated positive attitudes and high levels of knowledge regarding osteopathic principles and less positive attitudes toward OMM. Significant differences were noted between faculty at health science centers versus faculty at non-health science centers and between anatomy faculty and non-anatomy faculty. Data from this survey may be useful in designing strategies to increase the integration of osteopathic principles into the biomedical science curriculum.Item The Impact of Curricular Reform on Student Opinions of Their Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Education(2003-05-01) Niedzwecki, Christian M.; Stoll, Scott T.; Shores, Jay H.; Alexander, JerryNiedzwecki, Christian, The Importance of Curricular Reform on Student Opinions of their Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Education. Master of Science (Clinical Research and Education), May 2003; 56 pp; 3 tables; 3 figures; references, 28 titles Purpose. To assess the impact of a curricular reform, which was implemented over the academic year of 2001-2002, on student opinions of their Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) education at the University of North Texas Health Science (UNTHSC). Method. Existing data from a standard survey administered by the Academic Information Services (AIS) Department at the UNTHSC-TCOM was analyzed. Results. Scores between Class of 2003 and Class of 2004 in Semester 3 and Semester 4 showed significant differences trending towards greater satisfaction with understanding of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, with psychomotor skills, and with the way the course was taught. Conclusion. This suggests that curricular reform met its goals. However, this analysis alone should be only one part of a complete assessment of curricular reform. A complete assessment should include both quantitative measures (surveys and trends in examination scores), and qualitative information (focus groups, interviews, and objective structured clinical examinations).Item The Impact of Graduation and Work on Health and Behavior(2006-08-01) Minzenmayer, Tracey; Watson, Warren; Townsend, Alicia; Franks, SusanMinzenmayer, Tracey. The Impact of Graduation and Work on Health and Behavior. Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences), August, 2006, 131 pp., 1 table, references, 125 titles. The transition of young adults from the educational system to the workplace is affected by individual, cultural, economic, and institutional factors within the specific context of the time of transition. Since World War II, there have been a number of changes in both the order and timing of reaching the traditional markers of adulthood such as financial independence, work, marriage, and children. The lack of guidance in navigating the new path to adulthood has resulted in anecdotal evidence of increased stress in young adults. Little health research has been conducted on new graduates to evaluate the sources and effects of this stress. The current study surveyed psychological distress, health behaviors, and occupational variables in young adults between one and four years after they had received their undergraduate degrees. The majority of the sample believed they could potentially perform their job duties without the benefit of their degree, and over a third regretted their choice of major. A fourth of the sample had jobs that were unrelated to their undergraduate degrees. Underemployment, or not making use of their college education, was strongly associated with depression and worry in the respondents. Having adequate social support had positive relationships with job satisfaction and organizational commitment and was associated with low levels of stress, depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and worry. High levels of stress, anxiety, and depression were associated with less sleep. Unfortunately, this study was limited by a small number of respondents, but it is still clear that many graduates are not experiencing all of the benefits of having a college degree. There appears to be a discrepancy between their education and the demands of the workplace. It is recommended that institutions of higher education and employers find ways to address this discrepancy and to better guide graduates through the transition.Item The Relationship Between Chewing Gum, Attention and Concentration: A Randomized Controlled Trial(2005-07-01) Virgilio, Richard F.; Licciardone, John C.; Sanders, Mark; Fulda, KimberlyVirgilio, Richard F., The Relationship Between Chewing Gum, Attention and Concentration: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Master of Science (Clinical Research and Education: Family Medicine), July, 2005, 44 pp., 12 tables, bibliography, 23 titles. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine what relationship, if any, exists between the act of chewing gum and the study subject’s score on a standardized test for attention and concentration. To achieve this goal, a convenience sample of 201 graduate students were randomly assigned to one of three study groups (gum containing sugar, sugarless gum, and no gum control) before taking a standardized test which measured various aspects of attention and concentration. There was no significant difference among subjects who chewed gum and those who did not chew gum with regard to the levels of attention and concentration measured by the standardized test taken during this study.Item The Role of Health Literacy When Analyzing Functional Health Status: A Look a the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy(2007-05-01) Mathew, Merly; Claudia S. CogginMathew, Merly. The Role of Health Literacy When Analyzing Functional Health Status: A Look at the 2003 National Assessment of Adult Literacy. Master of Public Health (Community Health), May 2007, 45 pp., 4 tables, bibliography, 36 titles. U.S. Adults with low health literacy have been found to have poor health status and poor knowledge of medical conditions when compared with those with adequate health literacy skills. This research focused on the relevance of the health literacy skills of U.S. adults age 50 and above, when analyzing their functional health status. Secondary data was obtained from public data files that are available from the NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) website. The research is organized as follows: introduction, review of literature, methodology, results, discussion and implications. The findings established a relationship between health literacy and functional health status, and confirmed the need to focus on creating a health literate America.Item The Role of Patient Education in the Patient's Familiarity and Understanding of Treatment(2008-12-01) Bittenbinder, Emelia NoeleBittenbinder, Emelia Noele., The Role of Patient Education in the Patient’s Familiarity and Understanding of Treatment. Master of Science (Clinical Research Management), December 2008 78pp, 10 illustrations, reference list, 19 titles. Purpose: Demonstrate patient education as a viable option for improving patient adherence. Hypothesis: Patients information about their treatments. This knowledge about specific study treatments allows the patient to be more familiar with administering treatment, thus leading to greater treatment adherence. Design: A presentation over the absorption and distribution of a sublingual medication and the importance of taking this medication properly for the subject to view. After viewing the presentation, the subject completed a short subjective survey. A survey regarding the subject’s adherence was completed by the study coordinator. Results: The subject and study coordinator provided positive feedback and despite the lack of participants, this protocol was shown as a feasible method of patient education.