Browsing Student Research Day by Author "Quinn-Lee, Lisa"
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Burnout and Death Anxiety in Hospice Social Workers
Laundy, Joan; Unterberger, April (2012-04)The purpose of this study was to gather information about hospice social workers' experiences working in hospice and to learn whether death anxiety is associated with the formation of burnout among hospice social workers. -
Does an Undergraduate Aging and the Aged Course Have an Impact On Students' Attitudes Towards Working With Older Adults?
Gibson, Patricia A. (2015-04)The purpose of this study was to better understand undergraduate students' attitudes toward older adults, as well as to find out whether taking a course on aging impacts students' attitudes towards older adults. -
Financial Impact of Terminal Illness on Patients' and Families' Quality of Life : Perceptions of Hospice Social Workers
Hickmann, David (2013-05)The purpose of this study was to advance understanding of the impact of terminal illness on patients' and families' quality of life. This research aimed at uncovering hospice social workers' perceptions of financial status ... -
Music + Memories = Magic : Wisconsin Nursing Home and Community Projects
Idarraga, Joyce; Sontag, Allison; Yang, Ariel; Peanasky, Alissa (2015-04)Music is a relatively low cost and low risk approach to managing the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. Our first project is bringing the national Music and Memories program into 150 nursing homes. Agency ... -
Student Military Service Members' and Veterans' Experiences at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire : Transitions, Support Systems, and Services
Bryant, Jason; Baumann, Irene; Ross, Rosalyn; Mateski, Katrina (2014-04)The purpose of this study was to improve the current understanding of the transition from being a military service member to becoming a UWEC student, as well as the effects on their families. Another goal was to identify ... -
Use of Oxygen at End-of-Life : Attitudes and Beliefs Survey
Mabin, Justin; Shaw, Timothy; Younger, Sarah (2013-05)New scientific findings suggest that oxygen may not be necessary at end-of-life, and in fact, oxygen use may prolong death for those wanting to die. The purpose of this study was to survey health providers' opinions and ... -
Use of Oxygen at End-of-Life : On What Basis are Decisions Made?
Mabin, Justin; Davey, Sarah; Davis, Leah; Williams, Kelsey (2012-04)The purpose of this study was to encourage discussion related to new scientific findings and suggestions that oxygen may not be necessary at end-of-life, and in fact, oxygen use may prolong death for those wanting to die.