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D W Evans

Publications and source records attributed to D W Evans.

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PubMed1992

Maternal emotional reactions to young children with different types of handicaps.

Emotional reactions were examined cross-sectionally over the 1- to 6-year period in mothers of children with Down syndrome (N = 25) and with predominantly motor impairments (N = 20). Mothers rated their degree of concern about 16 early milestones and four events, and were also interviewed with the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales. Although milestones occurring during the first year caused higher levels of maternal concern than did later-occurring ones, concern was also evident for some later milestones. Mothers of Down syndrome and of motor-impaired children were equally concerned about motor milestones, but mothers in the Down syndrome group were more concerned about developments in communication. The two groups modulated their maternal concern based on different aspects of the child's communication skills. The timing, specificity, and sensitivity of maternal reactions identified in this study are discussed in relation to the unindirectional, time-bound model of "maternal mourning."

Adaptation, Psychological↗
PubMed1990

Organ donation.

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Brain Death↗
PubMed1989

Communicative interaction between teachers and children with severe handicaps.

The content and structure of teacher input language to children with severe handicaps during early stages of language development were examined. Teacher-child dyads (N = 21) were videotaped during interactions in a semi-structured play setting. Each child was ranked as to level of communicative abilities on a scale of early communicative behaviors. Results showed that teachers adjusted the complexity of their linguistic requests based on the child's level of communication and modulated their requests based on children's responses from one moment to the next. The structure of the teacher's utterances was not as closely attuned to the communicative levels of the children. Issues and problems relating to adults' linguistic interaction with children with handicaps were discussed.

Child↗
PubMed1988

Diagnostic and therapeutic problems in two patients with antiphospholipid antibodies, heart valve lesions, and transient ischaemic attacks.

Two young women (aged 32 and 25 years) with systemic lupus erythematosus and heart valve lesions in association with antiphospholipid antibodies are presented. In addition to the presence of the 'lupus anticoagulant' and false positive Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) tests, both patients had high levels of IgG anticardiolipin antibodies. The first patient additionally had contraceptive induced chorea, chorea gravidarum, seven miscarriages, livedo reticularis, pulmonary embolism, and thrombocytopenia and developed culture negative endocarditis as well as hypertension. The second patient, who had presented with hypertension, developed aortic and mitral regurgitation, suspected myocarditis, manifested transient ischaemic attacks, and responded well to anticoagulation and steroid treatment.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Brain death.

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Brain Death↗
PubMed1987

A longitudinal evaluation of graduate programs in allied health education and administration.

A longitudinal follow-up study was conducted of 196 graduates of allied health education and administration programs in Texas. The study assessed the graduates' continued presence as educators and their career patterns, experiences related to teaching, research, service, administrative leadership, job satisfaction, and perceived continuing education needs. The conclusions drawn from the results of the study were that the graduates are instructional and administrative resources for colleges, universities, and hospitals located in Texas and 23 other states; have exemplary records related to teaching, research, service, and other faculty activities; and are generally satisfied with their current employment. Application of computer technology was the most frequently cited continuing education need of the graduates.

Administrative Personnel↗
PubMed1986

Fatal heart block due to mesothelioma of the atrioventricular node.

A fit young man of 23 was symptom free until the time of his death despite a narrow complex complete heart block, with resting heart rates down to 35 beats/min, that was first diagnosed when he was 10. The clinical diagnosis remained congenital heart block. Necropsy showed extensive infiltration of the atrioventricular node and proximal bundle by mesothelioma tissue. Pacing had not been advised because of his excellent exercise tolerance.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1984

Brain stem death.

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Brain Death↗
PubMed1984

Large-sample norms for contrast sensitivity.

A portable microprocessor-controlled instrument automatically measured the static and dynamic contrast sensitivity functions (CSF's) of 265 observers for a normal population at the Dayton Air Fair and Air Force Museum. Repeat measures for six observers taken 6 months later show small, nonsystematic differences from original measurements. Median values of contrast sensitivity as well as regions encompassing 75 of 90% of our sample are shown.

Adult↗
PubMed1983

Boom or bust: future of health profession education.

The future of allied health education depends greatly on the nature of economic, social, political and health trends. It behooves educators and administrators to consider such trends as dramatic cutbacks in educational funding, revision of Medicare and Medicaid hospital reimbursement policies, establishment of diagnosis related groups (DRG), increasing technology, the wave of conservatism and the aging population. The effect of the health profession is speculative, however, knowing these trends and properly preparing, revising and reorganizing for them will keep allied health educational programs viable. This paper addresses the trends and their impact on education.

Forecasting↗
PubMed1983

Health Education in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools: an internationalizing experience.

The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system provides a unique educational experience for thousands of military and civilian dependents living in foreign countries. The blend of military life with a host nation culture creates a challenge for both students and educators. Health education in the international setting provides a social and cultural experience which is not readily found at home in the U.S.

Adolescent↗