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Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Creator:: Thrall, Patti L.
Abstract:: Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in-place and healthy aging, many community-dwelling older adults do not have them installed. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of grab bar installation among well-educated community dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Carmen D. Steggell Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Creator:: Micek, Thomas P.
Abstract:: "The American Dream" is an expression familiar to all Americans and the realization of the American Dream is tied closely to homeownership (Clinton, 1995). The recent financial crisis, with the housing and financial markets at levels not seen since the Great Depression, has resulted in widespread unemployment, continually dropping home...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Carmen D. Steggell “The American Dream” is an expression familiar to all

Person-environment fit and adaptation : exploring the interaction between person and environment in older age

Creator:: Lien, Laura L.
Abstract:: The ability to independently age in place requires an appropriate match between a person and the environment, or P-E fit. The person-environment interaction helps describe the adaptation processes employed in older age to achieve P-E fit, but is little understood. Therefore, the objective of this two-part study was to gain...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: : ________________________________________________________ Carmen D. Steggell The ability to independently age in place requires an

Designed to fit : tailored technologies for medical practitioners

Creator:: de Brum, Silvina
Abstract:: Although electronic medical records systems (EMR) present promising benefits, they have not yet been widely adopted. A problem facing many EMR are that they are disruptive technologies; their complex hardware and software are not designed to account for the clinicians' characteristics and needs, thus, demanding a steep learning curve and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Practitioners Abstract approved: Carmen D. Steggell Although electronic medical records

Modifications of Homes for the Comfort of Arthritis Sufferers

Creator:: Wenning, Stephanie E.
Abstract:: This study explores the awareness of features in homes that could potentially improve the quality of life for those with arthritis. Little research has been published on the subject of home modifications for arthritis sufferers. For this study, several features for the home were identified as potentially helpful in the...
Resource Type:: Honors College Thesis
Full Text:: would like to thank the members of my thesis committee, Carmen Steggell and Gabriel Merrell, for their

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

Creator:: Knight, Megan Michele
Abstract:: Students are now required to live a minimum of their freshman year in the residence halls. This time spent in the residence halls is a time of transition; living on their own, for what may be the first time for many, can be a struggle. Students are adjusting to a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Carmen Steggell for getting me starting on this road and for guiding me along the way. Thank you to my

Slow fashion development : a model for sustainability

Creator:: Tobeck, Matthew R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to develop a slow fashion design model using the house of quality model (HOQ) to provide designers an opportunity to improve the overall sustainability of an apparel product. Slow fashion is based on the slow food movement that supports the consumption of food that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: wonderful insight and expertise. I would also like to thank Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Mark Hoffman for

Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach

Creator:: Lien, Laura L., Steggell, Carmen D., and Iwarsson, Susanne
Abstract:: Older adults prefer to age in place, necessitating a match between person and environment, or person-environment (P-E) fit. In occupational therapy practice, home modifications can support independence, but more knowledge is needed to optimize interventions targeting the housing situation of older adults. In response, this study aimed to explore the...
Resource Type:: Article
Full Text:: Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach Laura L. Lien 1,2,*, Carmen D. Steggell 1 and Susanne

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Creator:: Vong, Ann Louise
Abstract:: Pattern grading is a method of creating multiple sizes of a garment style. Grading to extreme sizes is not recommended since the design and drape of the garment can be distorted. Researchers suggest that customized fit is a solution for creating sizes in a garment style. However, manufacturers continue to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Christopher Scaffidi. I wish to thank my family

Searching for Early Archaeological Sites Along the Central Oregon Coast: A Case Study From Neptune State Park (35LA3), Lane County, Oregon

Creator:: Jenevein, Steven A.
Abstract:: Locating archaeological sites that predate the arrival of modern sea level has been difficult along the Oregon coast. This is in part believed to be the result of geologic processes that have influenced the preservation, distribution, and visibility of sites within the Oregon coastal landscape. Because of these changes, researchers...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: my committee members Dr. Anne W. Nolin, Dr. Jay S. Noller, and Dr. Carmen D. Steggell. Thank you

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Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Person-environment fit and adaptation : exploring the interaction between person and environment in older age

Designed to fit : tailored technologies for medical practitioners

Modifications of Homes for the Comfort of Arthritis Sufferers

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

Slow fashion development : a model for sustainability

Adaptive Strategies and Person-Environment Fit among Functionally Limited Older Adults Aging in Place: A Mixed Methods Approach

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Searching for Early Archaeological Sites Along the Central Oregon Coast: A Case Study From Neptune State Park (35LA3), Lane County, Oregon

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