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Reminiscing Groups: Promoting Mental Health Among Older Adults

Furey, Diane (2017)

Depression is a major health problem among older adults. The objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a reminiscing group (RG) for the improvement of depression and loneliness symptoms of long term care ...
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga For PTSD in a Veteran Population

Doyle, Kelly F MS, PMHNP-BC; Knight, Margaret PhD, PMHCNS (2017)

Objective: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious medical and mental health issue currently faced by many veterans. The number of veterans diagnosed with PTSD is rising quickly. Existing treatments have not ...
STOP-Bang Questionnaire Screening for Sleep Apnea Treatment In An Outpatient Surgical Center

Burns-Mullet, Cheryl Ann; Zhang, Yuan (2017)

Background: Sleep apnea is often undiagnosed, increasing in prevalence and contributes to anesthetic risk. Sleep apnea is associated with hypertension resistant to treatment, cardiac arrhythmias and stroke. It is critical ...
Enhancing Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Knowledge and Intent for Use: A Provider Educational Approach

Bookman, Jeremy (2017)

The purpose of this pilot study was to assess and measure the impact of education to prescriber's regarding the use of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP); and further to assess for change in prescription provider’s ...