Younger adults with severe physical disabilities in the Capital Region

In Spring, 1994 the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University was commissioned to undertake a project that would provide the Health Planning Division of the Capital Regional District of British Columbia (CRD) with information that would facilitate strategic planning for younger adults with severe physical disabilities. The specific goals of the project were to: 1) define the pertinent characteristics of persons aged 19-55 with severe physical disabilities living in the CRD, including: their socio-demographic characteristics (age and gender distribution, education, marital status, housing and living arrangement, sources of income); health and functional status (diagnosis, level of performance of Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living); and available social supports; 2) ascertain consumer preferences (clients and their families) as to the type and location of housing and support services they require; 3) critically review existing health and social service programs in the CRD and province, and policies targeted to/encompassing younger adults with severe physical disabilities, with respect to their ability to respond to the identified consumer preferences; 4) recommend the type and level of resources required to meet consumer preferences. To fulfill the commission, the following activities were undertaken: Phase 1. Literature Review - An extensive electronic literature search and review was conducted. Unpublished material obtained from the Ministry of Health and other contacts was also reviewed (see: Gutman, G.M. (1995). Characteristics, service needs and service preferences of younger adults with severe physical disabilities: Literature review. Vancouver, BC: Gerontology Research Centre, Simon Fraser University. OAI: http://ir.lib.sfu.ca/handle/1892/11440). Phase 2. Profile of Continuing Care Clients - Assuming that most younger adults with severe physical disabilities living in the CRD were known to the Continuing Care Division of the Ministry of Health, a client profile was constructed using information from 153 clients\u27 LTC-1 forms, the Division\u27s standard assessment form (see Chapter 2 of this report for findings)

The bHLH Transcription Factor Olig2 Promotes Oligodendrocyte Differentiation in Collaboration with Nkx2.2

AbstractOlig2, a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor, is expressed in a restricted domain of the spinal cord ventricular zone that sequentially generates motoneurons and oligodendrocytes. Just prior to oligo-dendrocyte precursor formation, the domains of Olig2 and Nkx2.2 expression switch from being mutually exclusive to overlapping, and Neurogenins1 and 2 are extinguished within this region. Coexpression of Olig2 with Nkx2.2 in the spinal cord promotes ectopic and precocious oligodendrocyte differentiation. Both proteins function as transcriptional repressors in this assay. This effect is blocked by forced expression of Neurogenin1. By contrast, misexpression of Olig2 alone derepresses Neurogenins and promotes motoneuron differentiation. Olig2 therefore functions sequentially in motoneuron and oligodendrocyte fate specification. This dual action is enabled by spatio-temporal changes in the expression domains of other transcription factors with which Olig2 functionally interacts

Isozymic Identification of Zygotic Seedlings in Swingle Citrumelo Citrus paradisi × Poncirus trifoliata Nursery and Field Populations

Isozyme analysis was the basis for determining the frequency of occurrence and the characteristics of zygotic plants in Swingle citrumelo seedling populations from various sources of open-pollinated seeds, in a commercial nursery of Swingle citrumelo before and after roguing, and in commercial orchards and rootstock trials where this rootstock was used. Most zygotic seedlings identified by isozyme analysis could be distinguished by careful examination of morphological characteristics. Frequencies of zygotic seedlings varied among seedling populations, but were in the range (≈5% to 10%) found in previous studies. Roguing based primarily on size and growth habit of seedlings was effective in removing some, but not all, zygotic seedlings. Most of the remaining zygotic plants in the rogued population were found among the smaller seedlings. Trees budded on zygotic rootstock seedlings were found in two of the three groves studied, and in some instances an apparent incompatibility was developing in young trees.EEA ConcordiaFil: Anderson, Catalina Margarita. University of Florida. IFAS. Fruit Crops Department; Estados Unidos. Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA). Estación Experimental Agropecuaria Concordia; ArgentinaFil: Castle, William S. University of Florida. IFAS. Citrus Research and Education Center; Estados Unidos.Fil: Moore, Gloria A. University of Florida. IFAS. Fruit Crops Department; Estados Unido

A National Study of Baccalaureate Degree Completions in the Sciences: An Overview of Institutional Success by Public, Private, and Proprietary

The purpose of this study was to examine baccalaureate degree completions in the sciences within public, private, and proprietary higher education institutions by ethnicity to determine which educational sectors (and science categories) were producing more graduates, specifically minority graduates

Malnutrition and Length of Stay - A Relationship?

The admission nutrition status of 135 consecutive general medical patients admitted to a single nursing unit was evaluated using a simple questionnaire and available laboratory studies. A statistical analysis of the data obtained indicates that prolonged length of stay may be related to admission nutritional status

The use of Self as a tool for culturally responsive change agency in social work practice: a qualitative phenomenological case study

Title from PDF of title page, viewed on August 24, 2016Dissertation advisor: Omiunota UkpokoduVitaIncludes bibliographical references (pages 206-236)Thesis (Ph.D.)--School of Education. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016Many social service and healthcare professionals are often challenged in engaging in culturally appropriate practice, particularly when working with diverse populations that differ from their own (Rothman, 2008; Sue, 2010). Those who are the most vulnerable are the populations in which social workers provide service delivery (Davis, 2007; Gilgun & Abrams, 2002). Social workers who are not culturally competent may not provide equitable nor culturally relevant care (Davis, 1997; Heydt & Sherman, 2005; Lu, Lum & Chen, 2001; Sue, 1992, 2010). The purpose of this research study was to explore how social workers describe their use of self in urban-based practice settings. The traditions of phenomenology and case study provided the methodological framework. The theoretical frameworks of Cultural Competence and Multiculturalism were used, along with the supporting interpretive theories of self-reflexivity and social constructionism as paradigmatic underpinnings. The participants’ cases were utilized to investigate the overarching research question: What are social workers’ perceptions of their use of self as change agents? Six social workers participated in the study through purposeful, criterion, and snowball sampling. The data sources included in-depth, semi-structured interviews and self-reflexive field notes. Sampling tools consisted of an invitational email and a preliminary assessment instrument to help determine eligibility. The primary method of data analysis was transcendental phenomenology (Moustakas, 1994) for the in-depth interviews. Findings from the in-depth interviews suggests that social workers must first, be culturally aware of themselves and second, obtain relevant knowledge about the diverse populations they serve in order to provide culturally responsive service delivery.Introduction -- Review of the literature -- Methodology -- Findings and results -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Appendix A. IRB approval letter -- Appendix B. Email invitation to participate in urban social work research study -- Appendix C. Pre-participant assessment instrument -- Appendix D. Interview protocol -- Appendix E. Consent for participation in a research stud

Project Summary

Summary of the project, Advancing Digital Equity in Public Libraries: Assessing Library Patrons’ Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments. The purpose of the research was to examine and understand the digital problem solving processes of vulnerable adults

Grief, Loss, Grace & Nurturing: An African-American Perspective

Poster Presentation: Explores multiple layers of loss and grief in the African American population from a historical perspective.Considers some cultural traditions of mourning, bereavement, and spiritual practices that influence many African Americans in the U.S

Observing Digital Problem Solving Checklist

This adaptable tool was developed from research findings from a 3 year research study exploring digital problem solving. It is intended to be used by a librarian/staff/volunteer during an in-person interview and observation context. It is designed to better understand how to shape interactions with a library user when they come into the library for assistance that requires gathering, exploring, and making sense of online resources. The tool can be used to support individual or small group interactions. It contains a series of questions that provide insight into the knowledge and experiences of the library user as well as the level of support the individual or small group may need to successfully engage in digital problem solving in a variety of contexts