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Title: "OTHERING" ONESELF: EUROPEAN CIVILIAN CASUALTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS OF GENDERED, RACIAL, AND RELIGIOUS IDEOLOGY DURING THE INDIAN REBELLION OF 1857.
Creator: Babb, Stefanie Anne
Abstract / Description: This thesis demonstrates that European civilians were direct targets for attacks during the 1857 Rebellion, that there were apparent gendered experiences for the victims, and that these killings were a result of the latent racial and religious tensions in India, which were deepened by the socio-political reforms introduced by the British. Therefore, through early imperial philosophy, racial and moral anxieties, and their own homogenization of and hostility towards Indians, the British caused...
Show moreThis thesis demonstrates that European civilians were direct targets for attacks during the 1857 Rebellion, that there were apparent gendered experiences for the victims, and that these killings were a result of the latent racial and religious tensions in India, which were deepened by the socio-political reforms introduced by the British. Therefore, through early imperial philosophy, racial and moral anxieties, and their own homogenization of and hostility towards Indians, the British caused themselves to also be treated as an entity by their enemies during the Rebellion, allowing for civilian deaths. British social and moral anxieties were responsible for not only categorizing Indians, but the British themselves, as "others" in India, therefore, strengthening the barriers between the "occident" and "orient"--to borrow Said's terminology--causing a lack of distinction between "civilian" and "enemy" in terms of being targets for attacks by the rebels. The marked categorization of people into groups--even if the groups were constructed with abstract boundaries--created a space for violent and gendered attacks on civilians during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: Babb_fgcu_1743_10053
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A COMPARISON OF ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT STRESS PROTOCOLS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING IN COLLEGE BASEBALL PLAYERS.
Creator: Caton, Sutter, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: Introduction: Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (UI) is an increasingly popular and reliable tool in addition to physical examination for assessment of anatomical structures and injuries. Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in baseball players are becoming more frequent and account for a large portion of missed playing time. Studies have suggested that the ligamentous laxity of the UCL can be a predictor for future injury. There has been an effort to develop a standardized test for...
Show moreIntroduction: Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging (UI) is an increasingly popular and reliable tool in addition to physical examination for assessment of anatomical structures and injuries. Ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) injuries in baseball players are becoming more frequent and account for a large portion of missed playing time. Studies have suggested that the ligamentous laxity of the UCL can be a predictor for future injury. There has been an effort to develop a standardized test for ligamentous laxity of the UCL using UI. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of gravity and manually applied valgus forces on humeroulnar joint gapping (HJG) compared to rest in the throwing arm of NCAA Division I collegiate baseball players using UI. Methods: This was a non-experimental quantitative repeated measures study. Ten NCAA Division I collegiate baseball players (mean age 20.3 ± 1.3 SD yrs) with no history of UCL injury participated. Images were obtained with a Phillips Lumify L12-4 ultrasound unit under three different conditions of valgus force. For measurement one, the subjects throwing shoulder was fully supported with the subject positioned supine with the throwing shoulder at 90 degrees of abduction, 45 degrees of external rotation, and 30 degrees of elbow flexion. For measurement two the subject’s forearm was unsupported with gravity applying a valgus force. For measurement three one clinician applied a 3 kg valgus stress using a handheld dynamometer (Hoggan Scientific MicroFET 2 hand held dynamometer) 20 cm distal to the medial epicondyle while also stabilizing the humerus. Post collection measurements were performed using a DICOM reader (MicroDicom DICOM viewer). The humeroulnar joint width measurements were taken from the distal edge of the trochlea and the proximal edge of the ulna in millimeters (mm). A Shapiro-Wilk test of normality was performed to determine whether the data followed a normal distribution. Due to the non-normal distribution of data, a Friedman Test was performed to assess whether a statically significant difference in HJG existed between the three groups. After a statistically significant difference between the three groups was found, three separate Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Tests were performed to assess for difference between pairs of groups. Results: There was a statistically significant increase in humeroulnar joint space with a gravity applied valgus force compared to rest (Z = -2.807, p < .005). There was also a statistically significant increase in humeroulnar joint space with a manually applied valgus force compared to gravity applied valgus force (Z = -2.805, p < .005). Finally, there was a statistically significant increase in humeroulnar joint space with a manually applied valgus force compared to rest (Z = -2.81 p < .005). Conclusion: A gravity induced valgus force can cause a statistically significant increase in HJG compared to rest, however further joint space opening was found when adding external valgus force. Further research is needed to investigate if the amount of HJG achieved through gravity is sufficient to identify ligamentous laxity.
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Date Issued: 2019-06-18
Identifier: fgcu_ETD_0311
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Critical Analysis of Academic & Recreational Reading Motivation and Its Correlation to Reading FCAT Performance for 6th Grade Students.
Creator: DiBella, Karen S.
Abstract / Description: The purpose of this study was to measure the motivation for academic and recreational reading of 6th grade students in a middle school located in southwest Florida using the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey (ERAS). In this mixed methods study, motivation for both types of reading were measured, individual demographics of the population, such as gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, were compiled, and the students' performance data on the reading Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test ...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to measure the motivation for academic and recreational reading of 6th grade students in a middle school located in southwest Florida using the Elementary Reading Attitude Survey (ERAS). In this mixed methods study, motivation for both types of reading were measured, individual demographics of the population, such as gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, were compiled, and the students' performance data on the reading Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was collected. The quantitative research questions were analyzed using descriptives and a factorial ANOVA, which aimed to discover what relationships existed between academic and recreational reading motivation, as measured by the ERAS, and diverse 6th grade student's gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and performance on the reading FCAT. The findings suggest that there was a statistically significant difference in gender and passing performance on the reading FCAT with recreational reading motivation and a statistically significant difference in socioeconomic status with academic reading motivation. For the qualitative section of this study, five individual interviews were conducted and aimed to answer in what ways familial and school literacy experiences influenced academic and recreational reading motivation. These findings supported the quantitative findings regarding socioeconomic status and academic reading motivation and a common theme emerged regarding the importance of early literacy experiences.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: DiBella_fgcu_1743_10042
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY ON THE PERCEIVED ROLE OF NOVICE ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS AND THE ESSENCE OF THEIR LIVED EXPERIENCE.
Creator: Santacrose, Diane
Abstract / Description: The purpose of this study was to identify how personal and professional job-related factors influence assistant principals’ perceptions of their role and to uncover the essence of the shared experiences of novice assistant principals. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used to examine elements of school-based functions that affect the perceived role of assistant principals and the common lived experiences of novice assistant principals. In phase one of the study, 70 assistant...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to identify how personal and professional job-related factors influence assistant principals’ perceptions of their role and to uncover the essence of the shared experiences of novice assistant principals. A sequential explanatory mixed-methods design was used to examine elements of school-based functions that affect the perceived role of assistant principals and the common lived experiences of novice assistant principals. In phase one of the study, 70 assistant principals from a southwest Florida school district participated in an online survey with items that related to seven themes that emerged from the literature: school accountability and initiatives, teacher and student performance, relationships with stakeholders, managerial functions, organizational socialization, mentorship, and feelings experienced. The major findings of phase one of the study indicated that assistant principals felt competent and confident performing their leadership duties. They gained support and guidance from others in the organization who provided mentorship. The findings also revealed assistant principals frequently experienced frustration and anxiety. The particular aspects that influence novice assistant principals' perceptions of their role were further examined in phase two of the study. Phenomenological inquiry was used to refine and clarify the data gathered through the survey in phase one. In-depth interviews with eight novice assistant principals provided rich descriptions of the phenomenon. Three themes emerged from participants’ conversations: prior leadership preparation and experience is critical for successful transition into the role of assistant principal; mentorship and support increase assistant principals’ sense of self-efficacy; and novice assistant principals typically experience varying degrees of competence, confidence, isolation, and anxiety. The findings provide insight into the functions that influence novice assistant principals’ perceptions of their abilities and the support and mentorship needed as they transition into their role. Keywords: novice assistant principal, academic coach, mentor, protégé, mentorship program, organizational socialization, interpretive conversation
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: Santacrose_fgcu_1743_10207
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Title: A Multidisciplinary, Behavioral Approach and Recommendations for High Intensity Resistance Training in the Treatment of Obese Children.
Creator: Miller, Joshua, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: It has been reported that nearly 17% of all children and adolescents are obese, with a BMI above the 95th percentile. Similarly, childhood obesity has risen in the last three decades, indicating that an evidence- based, best practice (EBBP) intervention is necessary for halting this epidemic and resolving associated health risks. High intensity resistance training (HIRT) could be an EBBP intervention for fat loss in obese children. This case report investigates the use of a multidisciplinary,...
Show moreIt has been reported that nearly 17% of all children and adolescents are obese, with a BMI above the 95th percentile. Similarly, childhood obesity has risen in the last three decades, indicating that an evidence- based, best practice (EBBP) intervention is necessary for halting this epidemic and resolving associated health risks. High intensity resistance training (HIRT) could be an EBBP intervention for fat loss in obese children. This case report investigates the use of a multidisciplinary, behavioral treatment approach, Fit4Allkids, for obese children. It also presents the potential for using HIRT as a treatment option for obese children, including the possible mechanisms for fat loss as a result of HIRT among obese children. Furthermore, this case report identifies important HIRT research outcomes that would be beneficial for developing an EBBP intervention for obese children. Suggested outcomes for future studies include exploring resting metabolic rate, lean body mass, fat free mass, total daily energy expenditure, and respiratory exchange ratio in obese children.
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Date Issued: 2014-05-28
Identifier: Miller_fgcu_1743_10078
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Title: A Narrative of Undergraduate Latina Students’ Resilience.
Creator: Arguelles, Ingrid Fernandez
Abstract / Description: This research study investigated the educational experiences of seven Latina undergraduate students. Although Latinx/a/o students are the fastest growing group in U.S. public schools and comprise more than one in four in K-12 public schools today (Krogstad & Lopez, 2015), their dropout rates among Latino students remain unacceptably high and their performance rates are the lowest in all measures of academic progress (Espinoza-Herold & González-Carriedo, 2017, p. 48; Krogstad, 2016; National...
Show moreThis research study investigated the educational experiences of seven Latina undergraduate students. Although Latinx/a/o students are the fastest growing group in U.S. public schools and comprise more than one in four in K-12 public schools today (Krogstad & Lopez, 2015), their dropout rates among Latino students remain unacceptably high and their performance rates are the lowest in all measures of academic progress (Espinoza-Herold & González-Carriedo, 2017, p. 48; Krogstad, 2016; National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 2016). Recent trends prove that Latinas and Latinos are entering the university in larger numbers than in the past, yet retention and graduation remain areas for improvement and evaluation (Cerda-Lizarraga, 2015; Martinez, 2014; Solorzano, Villalpando, & Oseguera, 2005). Latina undergraduate students, especially, face challenges that are often exacerbated by cultural norms for their gender and families contradictory expectations. The methodology utilized was qualitative in nature and included a narrative (testimonios) study. The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that Latina students identify as having an impact on their decisions related to attending college, their retention, and completion of a 4-year college degree. This study analyzed their interpretations and perceptions of their K-12 education. The data for this study was collected trough in-person one-on-one interviews, in-person focus groups, and journal entries completed by self-identified Latina undergraduate students of a mid-sized state university located in Southern North America. The data analysis included the organization of the narrative pieces in themes and in chronological order, as well as a triangulation of the information from different pieces using codes. The journal entries were used in the triangulation to support and sometimes clarified the information that the participants shared in the interviews. The themes that emerged from the data analysis included their perceptions of their identities as Latina college students, resilience in the form of hard work and leadership, familial influence, parents ‘sacrifice as source of motivation, scholarships, and Latinx/a/o mentorship as factors within the academic sector that positively influence Latina students, and stereotypes, microaggressions, and low expectations as barriers. The theoretical frameworks that guided the analysis of this narrative study are social constructivism, Critical Race Theory (CRT), Latino Critical Race Theory (Lat-Crit) and Latinidad as a conceptual framework for their constructed identities.
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Date Issued: 2019-05-20
Identifier: fgcu_ETD_0295
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Qualitative Study of Professional Issues in Home Health Physical Therapy.
Creator: Hogan, Jeffrey B., Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: Introduction: The home health care industry is growing and now employs nearly 7% of all physical therapists according to the American Physical Therapy Association. It is important that physical therapists new to home health care are able to access information that informs them about important issues that affect both the patient and themselves as a professional while considering employment in this field. This is two part study that implements a grounded theory method with snowball sampling...
Show moreIntroduction: The home health care industry is growing and now employs nearly 7% of all physical therapists according to the American Physical Therapy Association. It is important that physical therapists new to home health care are able to access information that informs them about important issues that affect both the patient and themselves as a professional while considering employment in this field. This is two part study that implements a grounded theory method with snowball sampling initially interviewing 11 home health physical therapists. Physical therapists targeted for interview came from a range of therapy specialties and experience levels. Each interview was recorded with the consent of the interviewee, transcribed and coded using grounded theory principles. The study investigated two major research questions: What professional factors are important to the provision of physical in the home environment for therapists coming into the home health industry for the first time? What type of benefits, barriers and social issues do physical therapists face when providing home health services? Results: Major categories identified included work environment, work characteristics, communication, patient and family, and work-life balance. Analysis of these categories suggest that factors influencing physical therapists provision of care in the home both positively and negatively most commonly include flexible scheduling, documentation, varied patient case types, accountability, the home environment, fulfillment from providing care in the home and transportation. Flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work in a real environment where you can adjust care to the functional environment of the patient were the two most common factors identified. Discussion: Focus groups and more descriptive interview questions should be included in future interviews to help improve the efficiency of the survey as well as to identify more unique specific factors related to the work structure, corporate culture, and other unidentified categories of factors affecting home care professionals.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: Hogan_fgcu_1743_10136
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THREE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN PASCO AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTIES IN FLORIDA.
Creator: Youngberg, Melissa Catherine
Abstract / Description: Research and literature support the notion that environmental literacy requires a depth of knowledge and skills that go beyond simply being aware of or knowledgeable about the environment and environmental issues. Environmental literacy requires the learning of a skill set that builds a sense of empowerment and the attitudes that enable a person to adopt pro-environmental behaviors and to be able to take action by participating in the decision-making process on behalf of the environment. Two...
Show moreResearch and literature support the notion that environmental literacy requires a depth of knowledge and skills that go beyond simply being aware of or knowledgeable about the environment and environmental issues. Environmental literacy requires the learning of a skill set that builds a sense of empowerment and the attitudes that enable a person to adopt pro-environmental behaviors and to be able to take action by participating in the decision-making process on behalf of the environment. Two frameworks of instruction that have been recommended to develop the environmental literacy of students are Awareness to Action (A to A) continuum strategies and Place-based Education (PBE) models. The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the environmental education (EE) programs of three exemplary outdoor EE sites to determine to what extent each program incorporates the two frameworks in their EE programs. Three forms of data were collected from each EE site, including interviews with instructors, observations of program delivery, and an analysis of the written curriculum. These data were then coded for the inclusion of both A to A continuum strategies and PBE models. The major findings of the study indicated a high concentration of the written curricula focused on the lower end of the A to A continuum, at primarily the awareness and knowledge levels. The findings showed a moderately-high rate of inclusion of PBE models which helps to build a sense of place and connect students to their local environment. The moderate inclusion of the higher levels of the A to A continuum occurred as a result of the skill and talent of the EE instructors at each site. The significance of this study is that it identifies an area of opportunity through which EE programs and curricula could be mindfully-designed to more fully develop the environmental literacy of students through learning the skills necessary for adopting pro-environmental behaviors.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: Youngberg_fgcu_1743_10162
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Qualitative Study on Clinical Decision Making Regarding the Use of Vital Signs in Physical Therapy.
Creator: Basskin, Allison, Thistle, Virginia G., Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: Introduction Clinical decision making is an integral component of patient care. Vital signs are a component of the clinical decision making process each visit. These include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry. Measuring vital signs allows physical therapists to screen for red flags, monitor a patient’s cardiovascular response to exercise, and incorporate relevant information into the plan of care. Previous studies have shown that physical...
Show moreIntroduction Clinical decision making is an integral component of patient care. Vital signs are a component of the clinical decision making process each visit. These include body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry. Measuring vital signs allows physical therapists to screen for red flags, monitor a patient’s cardiovascular response to exercise, and incorporate relevant information into the plan of care. Previous studies have shown that physical therapists do not always objectively measure vital signs each visit. With physical therapists emerging as autonomous practitioners, it is important to understand which factors strongly influence the clinical decision making of physical therapists to take vital signs. Methods Seventeen practicing physical therapists were given a questionnaire by phone, email, or in person. The questionnaire contained three sections including demographic data, clinical decision making questions, and two risk-based scenarios in which participants were asked to indicate whether or not they would assess vital signs. Results The primary factors cited in response to source of reference of assessing vital signs included clinical experience, education, and patient presentation. The primary factors included by physical therapists in response to the decision to treat or refer based on abnormal vital signs included patient history, clinical experience, various parameters, and contacting the physician. Several different themes emerged with respect to clinical decision making that included utilizing ACSM guidelines, clinical experience, physician’s protocol, education, patient presentation, criteria proposed by the cardiopulmonary section of the APTA, and facility policies and procedures. In addition, there did not appear to be an agreement by participants on the definition of abnormal vital signs seen clinically. Conclusion The variation of factors that influenced the decision making process by the participants may be reflective of the lack of guidelines and the broad understanding of the need and benefit of objectively assessing vital signs.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: Basskin_fgcu_1743_10163
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A RETURN TO SPORT FUNCTIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR THE JAVELIN ATHLETE FOLLOWING ULNAR COLLATERAL LIGAMENT INJURY.
Creator: Moreno, Gina Marie
Abstract / Description: The following case review discusses a javelin athlete undergoing rehabilitation for an ulnar collateral ligament injury. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is a frequently injured structure in the overhead throwing athlete. In critically reviewing the case, the athlete did not go through a sport specific rehabilitation throwing program. A javelin interval throwing program, that has been preliminarily reviewed but requires further research and validation, is compared to a...
Show moreThe following case review discusses a javelin athlete undergoing rehabilitation for an ulnar collateral ligament injury. The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the elbow is a frequently injured structure in the overhead throwing athlete. In critically reviewing the case, the athlete did not go through a sport specific rehabilitation throwing program. A javelin interval throwing program, that has been preliminarily reviewed but requires further research and validation, is compared to a validated baseball interval throwing program. Baseball throwing programs have been utilized and reviewed. The javelin athlete should go through a similar throwing program specific to javelin athletes.
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Date Issued: 2014
Identifier: Moreno_fgcu_1743_10069
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A Team Approach to Comprehensive Pain Assessment in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Creator: Akhavan-Yazdi, Amir
Abstract / Description: Objective: The purpose of this DNP Project is to implement an evidence based-team approach pain assessment protocol in a skilled nursing facility in Southwest Florida. Significance: Untreated pain is a problem currently being faced by many older adults residing in the skilled nursing facility. The presence of this pain can lead to decreased levels of independence, functional decline of activities of daily living, depression, and anxiety. With the utilization of a team approach, the issue of...
Show moreObjective: The purpose of this DNP Project is to implement an evidence based-team approach pain assessment protocol in a skilled nursing facility in Southwest Florida. Significance: Untreated pain is a problem currently being faced by many older adults residing in the skilled nursing facility. The presence of this pain can lead to decreased levels of independence, functional decline of activities of daily living, depression, and anxiety. With the utilization of a team approach, the issue of untreated pain has a larger chance of being addressed. Methods: A DNP project based on the approach of utilizing a team approach in the skilled nursing facility was developed. A series of education presentations was conducted, and data was compared pre- and post-intervention utilizing Centers for Medicare reported Minimum Data Set 3.0. Conclusion: The need to promote the team approach to pain assessment and management in the skilled nursing facility exists. This is done by creating a team and educating them on the methods of pain assessment. Unfortunately, the results of this DNP project were unable to show significant improvement in ability to assess or manage pain by utilizing a team approach due to the limitations in data collection. Keywords: Pain assessment, pain management, skilled nursing facility, nursing home, team approach, and multidisciplinary
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Date Issued: 2020-04-28
Identifier: fgcu_ETD_0330
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A UNIQUE APPROACH TO INCREASING PATIENT ADHERENCE THROUGH THE USE OF TRACKABLE TECHNOLOGY: A CASE REPORT.
Creator: Royal, Caitlyn L., Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: Background and Purpose: This case report reviews the barriers to adherence to home exercise programs (HEPs) and the implementation of trackable technology as a potential solution to promote adherence. It is estimated that nearly two-thirds of patients receiving HEPs from a physical therapist do not adhere to the program or perform exercises as prescribed due to a number of identified barriers. Case Description: The case patient was a 60-year-old, athletic female with a physical therapy...
Show moreBackground and Purpose: This case report reviews the barriers to adherence to home exercise programs (HEPs) and the implementation of trackable technology as a potential solution to promote adherence. It is estimated that nearly two-thirds of patients receiving HEPs from a physical therapist do not adhere to the program or perform exercises as prescribed due to a number of identified barriers. Case Description: The case patient was a 60-year-old, athletic female with a physical therapy diagnosis of right medial meniscus tear. She reported pain with physical activity limiting participation in recreational activities, such as yoga and horseback riding. Intervention: The Mywellness® app allows for seamless integration of the Technogym® Ecosystem of online platforms, allowing health professionals to add and update patient exercises through the use of the web-based portal and cloud technology. This grants patients timely guidance, advice, and motivation to perform their prescribed HEP. Furthermore, the app portal allows the health professional to monitor patient compliance to recommendations and prescribed exercise plans. Outcome: In a five-week episode of care, the case patient completed 7 out of 10 prescribed sessions of her HEP for an adherence rate of 70%. For each completed session (7), the patient demonstrated sufficient adherence of 71.4%, completing all of her prescribed exercises. Technical difficulties occurred during one out of seven sessions. Discussion: Demonstrated by the positive patient outcomes in this case report, trackable technologies such as the Mywellness® app may provide the support and accountability necessary to promote patient adherence to HEPs in an outpatient physical therapy setting. Future research is needed on a larger-scale to conclude if trackable technology produces a positive effect on levels of patient adherence when performing HEPs.
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Date Issued: 2019-04-30
Identifier: fgcu_ETD_0286
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Academic and Recreational Reading Motivation of Teacher Candidates.
Creator: Lancellot, Michael
Abstract / Description: The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine relationships among teacher candidates’ academic and recreational reading motivation. This study utilized a previously designed, reliable, and valid instrument called the Adult Reading Motivation Scale with permission from Schutte and Malouff (2007). The instrument included a pool of 50 items based on reading engagement theory. The four dimensions or subscales were (a) Reading as Part of Self; (b) Reading Efficacy; (c) Reading for...
Show moreThe purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine relationships among teacher candidates’ academic and recreational reading motivation. This study utilized a previously designed, reliable, and valid instrument called the Adult Reading Motivation Scale with permission from Schutte and Malouff (2007). The instrument included a pool of 50 items based on reading engagement theory. The four dimensions or subscales were (a) Reading as Part of Self; (b) Reading Efficacy; (c) Reading for Recognition; and (d) Reading to Do Well in Other Realms, along with the total scale called (e) Total Reading Motivation. The researcher utilized quantitative survey data and qualitative case study data from focus groups to examine relationships of 135 teacher candidates from June 2016 through May 2017. In the quantitative portion, 89% percent visualized while reading, 62% liked it when literature made them think, 24% thought compliments from reading were important, and 72% read to improve work or university performance. In the qualitative portion, parents, teachers, technology, school reading, and informed, inspirational teachers were significant. A better understanding of adult reading motivation may support teacher candidates as they learn content knowledge and influence the attitudes, beliefs and values of their own students towards reading.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: Lancellot_fgcu_1743_10266
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Academic Success, First-Year Retention, Four-Year Graduation and Summer Bridge Program Participation.
Creator: Davis, Stacey Michelle
Abstract / Description: The first year of college is a critical time for students to set a foundation for learning and the academic success necessary to persist (Reason, Terenzini, & Domingo, 2006). However, a number of students embark on their college journey underprepared to meet this academic rigor (Jackson & Kurlaender, 2014). The development of summer bridge programs has been a popular college readiness intervention. In this study, I examined the relationship between academic success, first-year retention,...
Show moreThe first year of college is a critical time for students to set a foundation for learning and the academic success necessary to persist (Reason, Terenzini, & Domingo, 2006). However, a number of students embark on their college journey underprepared to meet this academic rigor (Jackson & Kurlaender, 2014). The development of summer bridge programs has been a popular college readiness intervention. In this study, I examined the relationship between academic success, first-year retention, academic momentum, four-year graduation rate, and summer bridge program participation. The sample consisted of two cohorts of first-year students who participated in the 2013 and 2014 summer bridge program at a four-year Florida State University System institution in Southwest Florida. I chose these two cohorts due to the adoption of Florida Senate Bill 1720 (2013), which changed regulations pertaining to Florida’s developmental education requirements. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic and pre-college success data. I then explored the relationship between academic success and participation in the summer bridge program for each cohort. I also explored the relationship between first-year retention and summer bridge program participation. I then examined the relationship between academic momentum and summer bridge program participation. Finally, I examined the relationship between four-year graduation rate and summer bridge program participation. Significance was found for the relationships between summer bridge program participation and first-semester academic success, first-year academic success, and academic momentum. There was no relationship found between first-year retention or four-year graduation and summer bridge program participation. These findings contributed to the further exploration of the effectiveness of summer bridge programs. Future research should be conducted to further explore the impact of summer bridge program participation, including specific program components, qualitative outcomes, and demographics.
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Date Issued: 2019-01-14
Identifier: fgcu_ETD_0266
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: African American Cemeteries:" For All Those Who Were Not Forgotten".
Creator: Wade, Samantha
Abstract / Description: This study explores the ideas behind the separation of ancestry groups after death. With the movement of African peoples to the “New World” came the loss of identity; an identity the African American community struggled to rebuild through years of segregation and eventual integration. Stripping enslaved Africans of their cultural traditions and funerary practice forced them to create new customs after the abolishment of slavery in small rural towns. Jim Crow laws halted the expansion of the...
Show moreThis study explores the ideas behind the separation of ancestry groups after death. With the movement of African peoples to the “New World” came the loss of identity; an identity the African American community struggled to rebuild through years of segregation and eventual integration. Stripping enslaved Africans of their cultural traditions and funerary practice forced them to create new customs after the abolishment of slavery in small rural towns. Jim Crow laws halted the expansion of the African diaspora in the United States even further with the sanctions on movement, congregation, and political and economic establishment. From this came the creation of many black owned businesses including funeral homes and the institution of the black church. With the dismantling of the Jim Crow laws and the movement of African Americans to larger urban areas came the abandonment of whole townships along with its schools, churches, and cemeteries. This research presents the GIS database I created in the fall of 2012 that mapped 57 African American cemeteries throughout Florida. My GIS research sprang from forensic anthropology casework I conducted with Dr. Heather Walsh-Haney which included a case of wrongful cremation and improper burial practices within the Greenwood Cemetery in Jacksonville. The crime scene, a known African American cemetery, and its owner, Mr. Samuel Rogers, came under scrutiny in 1990 after a reporter and law enforcement found illegal burning piles on the property consisting of human skeletal material. This case fueled the mapping project and I researched the cemetery locations in correlation with Florida Census Block Group data that included demographic and socioeconomic data of African Americans populations surrounding the Florida cemetery locations. While Greenwood cemetery provided a platform for the bigger discussion of ancestry and death in Florida, I also conducted a forensic anthropological analysis of the skeletal material recovered from the cemetery which consisted of more females (n=9, nonmetric assessment; n=14, metric assessment) than males (n=8, nonmetric assessment; n=10 metric assessment), two individuals under the age of 18 years, and a population showing signs of osteoarthritis (21%), periostitis, and one case of possible syphilis. Within Florida there are several statutes (§497.284; §497.262; §497.266; §497.285 6a) focus upon protecting interred individuals and regulating cemetery operations. . This research found that Florida Statute 497.285 section 6a has not been followed. Therefore, in order to ensure the continuation and preservation of these cemeteries I propose methods that if implemented should begin the process of historical preservation. Many of the cemeteries (i.e., Turner Cemetery, Evergreen Cemetery) I documented cannot be found on present day road maps and some of those only exist due to oral tradition. As such, this important research serves as written record of Florida’s African American cemeteries as part of my effort to stop the disappearance of African American traditions and cultural identity on a larger scale.
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Date Issued: 2016
Identifier: Wade_fgcu_1743_10146
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: AN ANALYSIS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THEIR TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION OF CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING.
Creator: Leon, Maday
Abstract / Description: The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between middle school teachers’ perceptions of dispositional and experiential factors received during their teaching preparations and their perceptions of their implementation of culturally responsive teaching. This quantitative study employed descriptive statistics to examine correlations between teachers’ perceptions about whether their teacher education programs embraced the dispositional and experiential factors identified by...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between middle school teachers’ perceptions of dispositional and experiential factors received during their teaching preparations and their perceptions of their implementation of culturally responsive teaching. This quantitative study employed descriptive statistics to examine correlations between teachers’ perceptions about whether their teacher education programs embraced the dispositional and experiential factors identified by Garmon (2004), and how these factors may be associated with teachers’ perceptions of their implementation of the five essential elements of culturally responsive teaching (Gay, 2002). Data for this study were collected using a modified version of the Framework for the Development and Validation of Diversity Dispositions Index (Schulte, Edwards, and Edick, 2008). Data were collected using an electronic survey with three sections to collect demographic information, data on teachers’ perceptions of their education programs and their professional practices. Data suggested very high correlations between some dispositional and experiential factors associated with culturally responsive teaching. These findings provide preliminary information regarding teachers’ perceptions about their culturally responsive teaching practices.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: Leon_fgcu_1743_10143
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Title: An Analysis of the Association Between Perceived Discrimination and Self-Reported Health Among University Students in Southwest Florida.
Creator: McFarland, Renee Lee
Abstract / Description: Perceived Discrimination, Health, Racism, Ethnicity, Psychological Distress
Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: McFarland_fgcu_1743_10002
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Analysis of Human Trafficking in Florida: Personnel, Procedures and Referrals.
Creator: Macbeth, Katie Erin-Rose
Abstract / Description: Slavery and trafficking in persons, either for sexual exploitation or for labor, has taken place in different forms throughout history. Most recently, Florida has been identified as a hub for such activity, citing one of the highest incidences of human trafficking in the country. My research shows that through investigation of the number of referrals compared to the limited number of prosecutions exhibits that human trafficking is a growing problem but offenders are rarely charged. More...
Show moreSlavery and trafficking in persons, either for sexual exploitation or for labor, has taken place in different forms throughout history. Most recently, Florida has been identified as a hub for such activity, citing one of the highest incidences of human trafficking in the country. My research shows that through investigation of the number of referrals compared to the limited number of prosecutions exhibits that human trafficking is a growing problem but offenders are rarely charged. More specifically, this research examines the number of referrals and how few of them are indicted under the category of human trafficking.
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Identifier: Macbeth_fgcu_1743_10091
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Title: Analyzing the Effects of Virtual Reality and Treadmill Gait Training Following a Cerebrovascular Accident.
Creator: Sauerwald, James Ryan
Abstract / Description: Background: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) have an adverse effect on strength, balance, and gait, resulting in a number of functional ambulation deficits. Previous studies indicate that with consistent gait training, participants effectively increase gait velocity, as well as gait assessment functional outcome scores. Purpose: The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of treadmill gait training with virtual reality (VR) on the functional recovery of gait in a participant...
Show moreBackground: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) have an adverse effect on strength, balance, and gait, resulting in a number of functional ambulation deficits. Previous studies indicate that with consistent gait training, participants effectively increase gait velocity, as well as gait assessment functional outcome scores. Purpose: The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of treadmill gait training with virtual reality (VR) on the functional recovery of gait in a participant affected by chronic CVA. VR is a computer simulated, interactive, multi-dimensional environment. The purpose of the VR is to provide normal visual flow (optic flow) while walking in a controlled environment (on a treadmill). Methods: The participant was a 24-year old female who was 13 months post stroke. She participated in the study for 21 sessions over 14 weeks. She went through four sessions of initial assessments followed by gait training sessions and finally two follow up assessments to track changes in her gait. An Oculus head mounted stereoscopic display provided optic flow in the form of virtual environments during gait training on a modified belt-driven treadmill. Physical Therapy students provided facilitation to the participant while gait training on the treadmill with a goal of 30 minutes of continuous ambulation. Data Analysis: The outcomes of the gait training method were assessed: motion capture via Qualisys camera system, the Functional Gait Assessment, and the 6-Minute Walk Test. Minimal detectable change, percent changes, and Pearson Correlation Coefficients were calculated to assess significance. Results: The study found improved gait velocity, step length, stride length, cadence, FGA scores, & 6MWT scores throughout the study and also after the intervention ceased. Conclusion: The findings of the study show promise in the integration of virtual reality with treadmill gait training for rehabilitative purposes. However, the results cannot be generalized to larger populations until further research is completed.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: Sauerwald_fgcu_1743_10246
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Title: Analyzing the Effects of Virtual Reality and Treadmill Gait Training Following a Cerebrovascular Accident.
Creator: Shwket, Hadeer, Sauerwald, James R., Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Abstract / Description: Background: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) have an adverse effect on strength, balance, and gait, resulting in a number of functional ambulation deficits. Previous studies indicate that with consistent gait training, participants effectively increase gait velocity, as well as gait assessment functional outcome scores. Purpose: The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of treadmill gait training with virtual reality (VR) on the functional recovery of gait in a participant...
Show moreBackground: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) have an adverse effect on strength, balance, and gait, resulting in a number of functional ambulation deficits. Previous studies indicate that with consistent gait training, participants effectively increase gait velocity, as well as gait assessment functional outcome scores. Purpose: The purpose of this case study was to examine the effects of treadmill gait training with virtual reality (VR) on the functional recovery of gait in a participant affected by chronic CVA. VR is a computer-simulated, interactive, multi-dimensional environment. The purpose of the VR is to provide normal visual flow (optic flow) while walking in a controlled environment (on a treadmill). Methods: The participant was a 24-year old female who was 13 months post stroke. She participated in the study for 21 sessions over 14 weeks. She went through four sessions of initial assessments followed by gait training sessions and finally two follow up assessments to track changes in her gait. An Oculus head mounted stereoscopic display provided optic flow in the form of virtual environments during gait training on a modified belt-driven treadmill. Physical Therapy students provided facilitation to the participant while gait training on the treadmill with a goal of 30 minutes of continuous ambulation. Data Analysis: The outcomes of the gait training method that were assessed included: motion capture via Qualisys camera system, the Functional Gait Assessment, and the 6-Minute Walk Test. Minimal detectable change, percent changes, and Pearson Correlation Coefficients were calculated to assess significance. Results: The study found improved gait velocity, step length, stride length, cadence, FGA scores, & 6MWT scores throughout the study and also after the intervention ceased. Conclusion: The findings of the study show promise in the integration of virtual reality with treadmill gait training for rehabilitative purposes. However, the results cannot be generalized to larger populations until further research is completed.
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Date Issued: 2017
Identifier: Shwket_fgcu_1743_10243
Format: Document (PDF)

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