Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 2007. / Title proper from title frame. Also available in printed format.

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Tartu, 2006. / This dissertation is based on 3 papers. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2008. / Description based on contents viewed July 8, 2009; title from PDF t.p. Includes bibliographical references (p. 71-81).

Two studies which were similar in protocol were conducted. Following a preliminary baseline period of 7 days, in which the subjects consumed their self-chosen diets, they received 3 eggs daily for 4 weeks. Depending upon the changes in plasma cholesterol in response to 3 eggs daily, the subjects in studies A and B were divided into 2 groups. During the subsequent 4 week treatment period, the hyporesponders received 6 eggs daily in study A, and 3 eggs and additional butter daily in study B. The hyperresponders consumed 3 eggs daily in study A; and 3 eggs with additional high PUFA margarine in study B. Dietary records were taken during the last 7 days of each period. A total of 128 seven-day dietary records kept by these subjects indicated that the majority of them met the RDA's for the nutrients studied, except vitamin B6 and folacin. Vitamin B6 intakes were below 67% of the RDA in 13% of the diets, and were below 67% of the RDA for folacin in 21% of the diets. There was a problem in meeting 67% of the RDA for zinc in subjects who consumed less than 70 g. of protein daily. When the subjects added 3 whole eggs daily to their self-chosen diets, there were significant increases in protein (p<0.05), total fat (p<0.01), phosphorous (p<0.01), sodium (p<0.001), iron (p<0.05), and dietary cholesterol (p<0.0001). A significant decrease in non-egg dietary cholesterol (p<0.01) was also observed. There were no significant differences in nutrient intake between hypos and hypers in either the baseline or classification periods. No further changes in nutrient intakes were seen in the 9 subjects who continued consuming 3 added eggs daily during treatment period. The 13 hyporesponders who added 6 eggs daily to their self-chosen diets had significant increases, compared to baseline, in protein (p<0.05), total fat (p<0.05), and dietary cholesterol (p<0.0001) and significant decreases in carbohydrate (p<0.01), thiamin (p<0.05), and vitamin B6 (p<0.05). Other than obvious increases in total fat, no other changes in nutrient intake were observed upon the addition of butter or margarine. The use of nutritional supplements was observed in 71% of the subjects: 58% regularly and 13% occasionally. All subjects who took supplements included vitamin C. In general, nutrient supplements did not improve poor nutrient intakes. These results show overall adequacy of the diets for most of the men, which is consistent with other studies. The effects of additional egg in the diet were increases in protein, fat and cholesterol intakes and a decrease in carbohydrate consumption. / Graduation date: 1985

Thesis (D. Min.)--Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-128).

Thesis (M.Sc.)--York University, 2007. Graduate Programme in Kinesiology & Health Sciences. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-96). Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:MR29286

Thesis (doctoral)--University of Tartu, 2006. / This dissertation is based on 3 papers. Vita.

The purpose of this investigation, conceived in its broadest sense, was to study the living arrangements of older persons over a specific period of time in an attempt to arrive at some generalizations about the nature and changes of these arrangements as they relate to certain sociological variables.

The lived experiences of dementia in older persons have been well studied, but the unique experiences of persons between ages 35 and 65 years who are living with young-onset dementia have not been closely examined. The purpose of the research was to explore the experiences of middle-aged individuals living with young-onset dementia. Van Manen‘s (1990) approach to interpretive phenomenological inquiry was used to answer the research question. Purposive sampling was used to recruit 9 people between 42 to 61 years of age who had received a formal diagnosis of mild or early-stage dementia. Participants were prescreened for the ability to reflect on their illness and the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ) was used to verify the participant‘s eligibility. Semi-structured, conversational interviews were used to gather the data. Consistent with van Manen‘s method of phenomenological reflection, theme analysis using the selective approach was used to grasp the essential meanings of the experience. Each participant was interviewed a minimum of two times. Six themes were extracted from 19 conversational interviews with persons living with young-onset dementia: feeling frustrated, fear of slipping away, loss of personhood, life interrupted, finding a sense of security in the familiar, and wanting one‘s voice to be heard. These themes are interpretations of the human experience of living with dementia and are not intended to be generalizations or theoretical concepts. The experiences described in this study raise awareness about young-onset dementia and help health care practitioners and society-at-large develop a better understanding of what it is like to live with the disease. The misperception that people suffering from dementia do not have insight and the underestimation of their abilities is a great source of frustration for these people. iv Study findings also suggest that middle-age people with dementia want to be involved in meaningful, productive activities. Their resounding plea is to have their personhood embraced instead of negated.

Introdução: As pessoas idosas têm preocupação com a perda da memória considerada como um sinal de alarme para declínio cognitivo. O fato é que a falta de memória compromete o cotidiano da pessoa idosa, sua auto-estima e seu relacionamento social. Baltes desenvolveu uma teoria onde preconiza que o desenvolvimento para toda a vida inclui otimização seletiva com compensação e permite que as pessoas envelheçam sem traumas. Isso prevê o engajamento em tarefas que sejam importantes. Num programa de treinamento da memória há espaço para a criação de condições de preparar e manter as pessoas idosas ativas e participantes. Objetivo: Sistematizar um programa de treinamento da memória para pessoas idosas incorporando a auto-avaliação. Método: O estudo é quase experimental - tipo antes e depois, realizado na Faculdade de Saúde Pública/USP, com a população idosa que demanda programas de atividades relacionadas à Universidade Aberta à terceira idade. Constou, na primeira fase, de um programa de treinamento da memória desenvolvido em dez sessões. Após definição do perfil da população alvo, o repertório sistematizado foi caracterizado segundo a função mental a ser estimulada. Resultados: O programa definitivo resultou de ajustes do Programa desenvolvido na primeira fase realizados a partir da análise das fichas de auto-avaliação de desempenho nas estratégias e exercícios e da análise das fichas de auto-relatos sobre a aplicação no dia-a-dia dos participantes, dos conteúdos aprendidos. As observações do pesquisador sobre vários aspectos comportamentais do grupo também foram importantes para os ajustes realizados. O tema atenção e concentração foi o mais citado nas auto-avaliações e auto-relatos. Evidenciou-se que o processo de socialização dos participantes deve merecer a atenção do monitor ao programar o elenco de atividades do grupo de participantes / Introduction: Aged persons are concerned wit loss of memory considered as an alarm sign for cognitive decline. The fact is that the loss of memory jeopardizes the aged person\'s daily life, his/her self-esteem and social relationship. Baltes developed a theory stating that the development for the whole life includes selective optimization with compensation and allows persons to age without traumas. This foresees the engagement in tasks which are important. In a memory training program there is room for the creation of conditions that prepare and maintain aged persons active and participating. Objective: To set up a memory training program for aged persons incorporating self-evaluation. Methodology: The study is almost experimental - before and after, conducted at the Public Health School/USP, with an aged population requiring activity programs related to the Open University for aged persons. The first place consisted of a memory training program developed in ten sessions. After defining the target population\'s profile the systematized repertory was broken down according to the mental function to be stimulated. Results: The final program resulted from adjustments of the program developed in the first phase from the analysis of self-evaluation cards in the performance of strategies and exercises and from the analysis of performance cards of training activities and from the analysis of self-reports on the application on a daily basis of the learned contents. The researcher\'s observations on the group\'s daily behavioral aspects were also important for the effected adjustments. Attention and concentration were the most mentioned subjects in the self-evaluations and self-reports. It was underlined that the socialization process of the participants should receive attention from the facilitator when programming the range of activities of the participants