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Needs of familial caregivers of cancer patients across the advanced cancer disease trajectory.

Familial caregivers are providing increasing amounts of care to advanced cancer patients. Increased understanding of caregivers' needs is vital in providing necessary support to lessen caregiver burden and comorbidity. This study examines particular information needs across a variety of specific events in the advanced cancer disease trajectory. A cross-sectional sample of 107 familial caregivers (24 current and 83 bereaved) of people with advanced cancer completed a needs assessment survey alon… more

Date: August 2004

Creator: Bernard, Lori Lynn

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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Enhancement of spatial ability in girls in a single-sex environment through spatial experience and the impact on information seeking.

The test scores of spatial ability for women lag behind those of men in many spatial tests. On the Mental Rotations Test (MRT), a significant gender gap has existed for over 20 years and continues to exist. High spatial ability has been linked to efficiencies in typical computing tasks including Web and database searching, text editing, and computer programming. The relationships between the components of visuospatial ability and performance are complex. However, research strongly indicates tha… more

Date: December 2008

Creator: Swarlis, Linda L.

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

Journey to the Essence of Research in Child Development

This poster discusses an experiential learning activity for the UNT course DFST 3123 Child Development. The goal of the activity is to support student information-seeking and information-processing skills and guide students as they gain skills in identifying, understanding, and applying evidence-based research findings to child development.

Date: March 28, 2012

Creator: Bradetich, Judi Rockey

Item Type: Poster

Partner: UNT College of Education