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The effect of textiles on perceived physiological comfort while backpacking in the cold

Creator:

Rau, Lynn M.

Abstract:

Clothing is the primary means that wilderness backpackers have to protect themselves from injuries and illnesses that can occur while hiking in the cold. The current method of layering clothing may not meet backpackers' needs for both thermal insulation and heat dissipation, particularly in areas of the body that produce...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
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