Publications by authors named "Deborah Owens"

Background: American children typically eat fewer fruits and vegetables than recommended by guidelines. This study examines whether free coupons can increase children’s fruit and vegetable intake at home.

Methods: Families of the participating students received weekly coupons for fresh fruits and vegetables over a 1-month period.

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Objective: The aim of this study is to describe how measuring the perceived and desired decision-making capacity of nurses in a model of shared governance (SG) can be beneficial.

Background: Shared governance (SG) increases nurse's control over professional practice. Engagement in SG can be impacted by how much decision-making power nurses desire.

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