<p> Pressure ulcers (PUs) remain a relatively common and potentially serious health issue among the elderly in any healthcare setting and have been associated with high mortality and morbidity rate. A low incidence of PUs is highly desirable and is considered as an indication of quality care by patients, caregivers, and regulatory authorities on both the state and federal levels.</p><p> Nursing assistants play an integral role in the direct patient care; ongoing training and educational opportunities about pressure ulcer prevention are very important in maintaining their skill, motivation and knowledge. Research findings showed that staff education with reinforcement is the key in decreasing prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcer. This educational curriculum was designed to increase nursing assistants' knowledge about pressure ulcer prevention among elderly in long-term care.</p>

<p> This action research study explored the complex nature of homeless adults and their perceptions of barriers to mental health services. Barriers to mental health services and a lack of resources for homeless adults are social justice issues explored in the study. The participants were homeless adults with a history of substance abuse, diagnosis of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection, and mental illness. A qualitative approach allowed for data analysis which described the experiences of homeless adults living with HCV infection. Due to the stigma assigned by HCV based on the prevalence of HCV being contracted by substance abuse, a defined high-risk behavior, the homeless adults were not offered mental health services. As a result, the homeless adults did not get treatment.</p>

Thesis--Catholic University of America. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 209-225.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1989.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Columbia University, 1966. / Typewritten. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 153-160).

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Columbia University, 1966. / Typewritten. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 153-160).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008. / Title from title page screen (viewed on Sept. 23, 2009). Thesis advisor: Marian W. Roman. Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Melbourne, School of Nursing and Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, 2009. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (p. 287-314)

Thesis--Catholic University of America. / Vita. Bibliography: p. 209-225.

Report (Ed. D.)--Teachers College. / Issued also on microfilm. Includes bibliographical references.