Biomedical subjects

Christell O Bray

Publications and source records attributed to Christell O Bray.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2003

Validation of measures of middle schoolers' self-efficacy for physical and emotional health, and academic tasks.

The development and psychometric study of a measure of middle schoolers' perceptions of self-efficacy for physical, emotional, and academic behaviors appropriate to their age and developmental tasks are described. The validation of the Middle School Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (MISSE) included the adaptation of existing items and the generation of new ones. Items were subjected to judges' review by two expert panels and were tested with a large, geographically diverse sample of youngsters aged 11-14. Statistical analyses included factor analysis, internal consistency estimations, t tests, and analyses of variance for hypothesis testing related to construct validity. Results showed support for the expected factors and provided evidence of the validity of the MISSE.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2003

Holistic healing for women with breast cancer through a mind, body, and spirit self-empowerment program.

This article reports results of an integrated mind-body-spirit self-empowerment program for breast cancer survivors. Fifty-one women at various stages of breast cancer completed a series of eclectic lessons offered in a support group format. The program followed an integrated and cumulative lesson plan that progressively and systematically introduced multiple strategies for creating a balance among mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health. The program's goals were to enable participants to experience a reduction in distress, improve perceived quality of life, reach a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life, and experience a greater sense of perceived wellness. Self-assessments were obtained on four well-documented measures relating to both pre- and postprogram participation. Differences in pre- and postscores showed statistically significant improvement and large estimated effect sizes on all four measures. Participants' written comments provide examples of the scope and benefits of the program.

Adaptation, Psychological↗

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Transitioning a classroom-based RN-BSN program to the Web.

Many schools of nursing are transitioning traditional and broadcast registered nurse to bachelor of science in nursing programs to the Web. A variety of options exists when placing material on the Web for nursing programs. Some challenges include having adequate numbers of faculty to implement Web-based education; student access to adequate and available computer and broadband technology; faculty readiness and development; and resources needed for a smooth transition. The authors discuss these challenges and some options for making the transition to a Web-based delivery method.

Computer Systems↗