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Showing 1 to 20 of 108 for “"life outcomes"”.
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Time-Related Centile Ranges for Quality of Life Outcomes in Renal Transplantation
… for evaluating and monitoring quality of life (QoL) following kidney transplantation. QoL is commonly viewed as an important indicator of successful outcomes in chronic disease including kidney transplantation. Despite extensive research documenting the value of QoL, routine measurement of …
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The Protective Factors and Life Outcomes of Youth Exposed to Community Violence
<p>There is an increasing interest in the life outcomes of youth that are exposed to community violence. Previous research has found that community violence has a direct effect on youth development. It has also shown that there are economic costs for communities that have high levels of community …
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The association between belief in free will, personal control, and life outcomes.
The empirical investigation of free will beliefs is a fascinating and extensive field, offering potential insights into the extent and ramifications of free will beliefs, but this research is not without its limitations. Many competing definitions of free will exist. These competing definitions …
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Assessing localized prostate cancer post-treatment quality of life outcomes among gay men
… decision-making and post-treatment quality of life (QoL). Sexual orientation and other social factors may play an important role in men's QoL. Research suggests that functional impairments following treatment diminish QoL more for younger (i.e., age 50-64 years) than older men, while supportive …
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Exploring and Changing Cognitive Representations, Coping and Quality Of Life Outcomes in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
… symptoms through medicines to improve quality of life (QoL). Demographic and clinical factors have been inconsistent and poorly predict QoL but one modifiable factor that has gained credence is ones illness representations. The Common-Sense Model (Leventhal, Meyer and Nerenz, 1980) postulates that …
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Using phenomenology and action research to assist adults with hearing impairment to achieve positive life outcomes
… to enable them to accomplish more acceptable life outcomes. Descriptive analysis, in the form of dialogic, introspective and retrospective phenomenology, is used to capture a deep understanding of the pertinent life experiences of eight individuals who are hard of hearing. Individual action …
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The effect of tinnitus on health-related quality of life outcomes in adult cochlear implant recipients
… the influence of tinnitus distress on quality of life (QoL) outcomes in adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients who experience tinnitus, and to investigate the prognostic significance of tinnitus distress over time. A retrospective, longitudinal study of 210 adult (_18 years) CI recipients …
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Communication and quality of life outcomes in people with acquired brain injury following project-based treatment
… a significant impact on a person’s quality of life (QOL) post-injury. While some treatments have improved communication skills, few have measured QOL, and even fewer have shown improved QOL for people with ABI following communication-based treatments. Project-based treatment is an alternative …
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Relationship between independent living skills and quality of life outcomes for young Americans with mild disabilities
Item marked as restricted to the 'UIUC Users [automated]' Group (id=2) by Howard Ding (hding2@illinois.edu) on 2011-05-07T14:34:33Z Item is restricted indefinitely.
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Critical Care at the University Teaching Hospital,Zambia: Mortality and Quality of Life Outcomes: Cross Sectional Study
… whether ICU survivors have optimal long-term outcomes. This study provides updated mortality rates of ICU patients at UTH and compares this to historical data. Also, for the first time it will provide an insight into the mortality and functional recovery of patients discharged alive from ICU. …
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Medium term health and quality of life outcomes in a cohort of children with MIS-C in Cape Town, South Africa
… effects of MIS-C on the health and quality of life of patients. The objective of this study was to assess the long-term effects of MIS-C on the quality of life of children. Methods: This study was a prospective, case control, cohort study. We included 24 participants with previous MIS-C and 20 …
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AN EXAMINATION OF THE TEIQUE AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH THE BIG FIVE FACTORS, RELATIONSHIP QUALITY, AND GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH IN AN AMERICAN COLLEGE SAMPLE
… with general personality and positive life outcomes, extending previous research suggesting that trait EI is a distinct part of personality and that it positively predicts positive life outcomes. This study examined the discriminant validity of trait EI, (as measured by the TEIQue,) …
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GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIAL STRATIFICATION: THE IMPACT OF GEOGRAPHICAL ORIGIN AND MOBILITY ON LIFE CHANCES
The study of life outcomes and their social stratification lies at the core of sociological research. As such, this dissertation aims to examine how one's place of origin and geographical mobility interact with social origins to shape occupational outcomes. By embedding these factors within the …
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Evaluation of a Participant Co-designed Lifestyle Change Program for Youth
… Therefore, it is important to promote healthier lifestyles in youths and encourage their caregivers(s) to provide a healthy lifestyle environment. The PowerHouse program focuses on improving food choices, increasing physical activity, and adopting behavior changes for the reduction of obesity and …
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Three essays on the impact of public policies on the health and educational outcomes of young adults
Young adulthood is a critical time in the life course when access to resources and opportunities help determine later in life outcomes. To contribute to the research on young adults, this dissertation uses restricted health and education data, as well as quasiexperimental and descriptive analyses …
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The use of personalised 3D-printed cranio-maxillofacial implants in future healthcare, with a focus on reconstruction of mandibular continuity defects
… in general. To further evaluate clinical outcomes of printed titanium in free-tissue mandibular reconstruction, a two-centre prospective cohort study, which alongside the validation of a purpose-made tool to score bony healing of flap osteotomies, provides pilot data and research …
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Motivation in the context of the life history of volunteer counsellors
… The past is seen as playing a pivotal role in life outcomes. This study attempts to trace and explore the factors that shape the current motivations of six volunteer counsellors based at an established counselling organisation. The psychodynamic theory is adopted as the framework to interpret …
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Addressing bullying of children who stutter
… with a variety of poor mental health and social outcomes. This report serves as a guide to assist SLPs in understanding and addressing this issue in a clinical setting. Specifically, it provided evidence-based intervention strategies that can be tailored to meet clients’ individual needs. The …
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Addressing Impacts of Incarceration in Marin, CA Project Avary PeaceMaker Initiatives
… communities. The project seeks to improve the life outcomes of many youth in Marin County.</p> <p>The focus of the paper is a summary of Project Avary’s new initiative, the Peacemaker. The paper will highlight strategies and approaches used to breaking cycles of intergenerational incarceration. …
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Essays on health economics and the early-life determinants of adult outcomes
… affect long-run health and economic outcomes, as well as how insurance reimbursement impacts the nature of physician practices. The first chapter assesses the impact of in utero and early-childhood exposure to wildfire smoke on longevity. To identify areas that were exposed to …
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