Theses and Dissertations at Montana State University (MSU)
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Item Assessing the readability of educational material for the urology patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Nursing, 2020) Cramer, Haily Lynn; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Angela JukkalaEducation for the Bozeman Health Urology patient is not standardized and at the recommended AMA reading level. Patient education is outdated, either verbal or written, and differs between providers. A microsystem assessment, patient survey, and staff survey have presented the need to assess patient education and education readability. Results have presented the average urology patient is male with a diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This assessment concluded patient education needs to be standardized and tailored specifically to this population to increase patient satisfaction and improve clinical processes. Using Up-to-Date and assessment readability tools, patient education can be created based on evidence-based information.Item A descriptive study of the partnership between high school students and scientists(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Letters & Science, 2018) Schwalm, Jeffrey Andrew; Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Walter WoolbaughThis Action Research study investigated the impacts on high school students from participating in a field experience working alongside scientists in a hospital or lab setting. Students applied to participate in either a three-day experience with the pathology department, one-day experience in a frog embryo lab, or a one-day tour of the pathology labs. Primary sources of data were pre and post surveys and interviews that looked at any impacts the experiences may have had. Questions focused on prior lab experiences, motivation for participating, perceived value of lab work, and content understanding. Results showed the overall impacts of the experiences varied based on the design of the experience. Students who participated in the more extensive, three-day partnership were much more positive in their feedback and had a better understanding of the content than the other two experiences. Students primarily applied for the experiences to assist them in finding a career path or because they had an interest in the specific topic. Though feedback varied from student to student, all students responded that they valued the experience and would like to continue participating in authentic field experiences with scientists.Item The etiology and epidemiology of barley yellow dwarf virus in Montana : its importance and impact on small grain production(Montana State University - Bozeman, College of Agriculture, 1982) Yount, Douglas James