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Creator:: van Bronkhorst, Kelly Marie
Abstract:: This research examines the relationship between health literacy among End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients and its relevance for communication between patients and providers. The study was conducted among dialysis services providers at the Good Samaritan Dialysis Center and dialysis patients receiving care at the Center. Data collection techniques included...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: effective patient- provider interactions. This issue is especially serious for those chronic disease

Creator:: Grall, Sarah K.
Abstract:: Since 1980, the prevalence of obesity among U.S. adults has more than doubled, accompanied by increases in chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes. This high prevalence and associated disease burden continues to be a threat to public health. Despite years of efforts to stem the tide of obesity, successful...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: social support, exercise regulation, and self-monitoring activities. Web-based approaches using

Creator:: Cohen, Karla R.
Abstract:: Breast cancer statistics in the United States are staggering. As the number of women diagnosed grows, so does the number of women who are writing about their experiences. This thesis is a multi-textual work which includes both the stories of women with breast cancer as well as the thesis author's...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: that women's lives are important (Reinharz, Feminist Methods in Social Research 241). Consistent

Creator:: Vannoy, Jennifer A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to explore the extent of use, preparedness and importance of the communication skills currently listed in the foundation knowledge and skills for dietetics education and to explore how these skills are used in practice. A total of 403 self-administered questionnaires, listing eleven elements of...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: improved patient outcomes may be achieved with improved communications from dietitians to physicians

Creator:: Wild, Diane
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to social norms, and be less tolerant of diversity. Some of these characteristics have been found

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