by Serena Barello | Jun 21, 2016
Abstract Summary: Although horticultural interventions have potential therapeutic effects on patients’ clinical and psychological outcomes, there is a lack of scientific research based on the experience of elderly post-stroke patients involved in therapeutic gardening...
by Robert H. Aseltine | Jun 6, 2016
Abstract Summary: Introduction: We examine the extent to which patients and providers discuss health goals, patient self-management, and factors associated with increased health risk, particularly among patients with chronic disease, using a large, statewide survey of...
by Ruth A. Bush | May 4, 2016
Abstract Summary:A community-academic partnership among a patient-advocacy organization, school of nursing, and pediatric hospital was developed to address issues of obesity in adolescents with spina bifida (SB). The partnership organized focus groups to gather...
by Danielle Baribeau | Mar 28, 2016
Abstract Summary: Objective: This study had two objectives: 1) to develop a feasible approach to quality indicator selection that incorporates the views of diverse stakeholders involved in tertiary/quaternary level child and adolescent mental health care, and 2) to...
by Gregory Gaskin | Mar 14, 2016
Abstract Summary: Background. Although today’s youth are interested in using the internet to access and manage information related to their health, little information exists about parental attitudes towards the release of health information to adolescents. Methods....
by Susan J. Auger | Dec 1, 2015
Abstract Summary: Objective: The objective of this research was to examine the effectiveness of a participatory prenatal education program for low-income Latinas. Lay health educators facilitated groups using photonovels and experiential learning activities. Methods:...