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The Interplay Between Alternative And Modern Medicine In Western Society, Charlianne Johnson

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Despite the extraordinary successes of modern medicine, many people choose to practice methods of alternative medicine over those of modern medicine. In many cultures, alternative medicine is a revered tradition that has been practiced for thousands of years. A sizable sector of the Western population, however, is turning toward alternative medicine as a substitute for modern medicine. The goal of my project is to explore what alternative medicine is, who chooses to practice it and why, what about it causing resistance to modern medicine, why it is becoming increasingly popular in the West, and in what ways its popularity is …

Infusion Pump Mobile Application Biomedical Engineering Capstone Project, Leah Smith, Dhruv Patel, Lauren David, Esther Wayntraub, Zhiyin Wu

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This project, sponsored by Baxter Healthcare, focuses on developing a user-friendly mobile application for the management of an infusion pump. Aimed at improving patient safety, minimizing manual data entry, and enhancing the overall convenience for healthcare providers, the application features key functionalities such as patient verification, barcode integration, and delivery confirmation. The system facilitates remote monitoring and programming of an infusion pump, offering a seamless integration with existing healthcare protocols and systems, thereby improving the efficacy and safety of medication delivery in clinical settings.

Creating An Assistive Technology For Children Who Experience Seizures, Logan Osborne, Isabel Gliniecki

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation will detail the process of creating an assistive technology for a child (age 6-12) who experiences seizures. This model is not intended to be given to children with seizures, but rather will be given to the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing to teach students about accommodations. Our team communicated with our sponsor, brainstormed, created 3D models, and finally created a prototype of our model. We decided on a combination of a medicine compartment and a head rest that is easily transportable for a child. This model will help nursing students better understand and assist children who experience seizures.

Anxiety And Depressive Symptoms Prior To Menarche: The Role Of Sleep And Physical Activity, Katherine Jabaay

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Although research has shown that female adolescents experience increased anxiety and depression symptoms following menarche, there is limited evidence in the months leading up to menarche and even less attention paid to behavioral effects on this transition. This study examines pubertal status, anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, physical activity, and sleep health in 120 premenarchal, biological females. This study addresses: (1) the association between pubertal status, anxiety and depressive symptoms among female adolescents in the months leading up to menarche, and (2) considers the role of modifiable actions such as sleep health and physical activity on these symptoms.

Workplace Trauma In Professional Kitchens: Experiences Of Part-Time Undergraduate Culinary Arts Students In Ireland, Orla Mc Connell, Gillian Larkin

Dublin Gastronomy Symposium

As the hospitality industry continues to struggle with attracting and retaining employees, chefs in particular, research on culture in kitchens continues to grow. A recent report in Ireland exposed a culture of bullying and harassment of employees in the hospitality sector. Internationally, researchers have explored the complexity of navigating, belonging, and coping in professional kitchens and have subsequently identified how trauma is embedded in the practice of cooking and serving food. The research to date has largely focused on the perspectives of cooks, and chefs, particularly those who work in elite restaurants, so little is known about the student experience. …

The Women Eat Last: Traditions, Table Manners, And Gender Narratives At The Romanian Dining Table, Alexandra Constantinescu

Dublin Gastronomy Symposium

Rooted in a rich history, with decades of oppressive politics and patriarchal displays of power, Romanian culture is shaped by complex narratives of resistance, endurance, adaptation, and transformation. Gender discourses in traditional Romanian culture portray women as the ideal frontline worker, heroic mother, outstanding housewife and an active member of the community. Expected to sacrifice personal aspirations and lifestyle for the well-being of others, they would almost exclusively be tasked with sourcing, preparing, and serving food for the family. They would be the last to sit at the family dining table - and the last to eat. In contrast, the …

Bittersweet Spirits: Transnational Food Memory And The Persistent Production Of Non-Mainstream Alcohol In Trinidad, Shrinagar Indra Francis

Dublin Gastronomy Symposium

Whether we perceive the process of food leaving its mark on our culture as a function of genetic or collective memory, or a combination, informs the ways we interrogate the continued existence of these foods and their practices across time and landscapes. Within the postcolonial context, the process of re-embodiment is an inherently bittersweet one in that it comes as a consequence of loss and rupture and is motivated by a desire to be remade. Prior to colonialism, the production of alcohol was a profound aspect of the lives of the many peoples of West and West-Central Africa. Descendants of …

Trace, Trauma And Tradition In The Sopranos, Lisa Davies

Dublin Gastronomy Symposium

This paper uses gastrocriticism – literary criticism that draws on disciplines such as sociology, anthropology and cultural studies – as a lens to establish the use of food as a symbolic marker of traces, trauma and traditions in the HBO series, The Sopranos. The Sopranos is a story of an Italian-American crime family in which food is uniquely central to the plot: a mob-boss is in therapy due to food-related panic attacks. Food is used in a variety of ways; as a narrative device; as a symbol of greed, power and status; and as a token of ethnic and …

Right Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain For Pulmonary Embolism Risk Stratification, Blake Brown Do, Nicholas Nassif Md, Ms, Kristina Strupp Msn, Arnp, Agcns-Bc, James Adefisoye Ms, Lynn Erickson Ms, Manuel Lamptey Ms, Renuka Jain Md, Vladyslav Dieiev Md, Pedro Salinas Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

How Do Clinical Nurses Implement 'What Matters To You' For Hospitalized Older Adults?, Mary Hook Phd, Rn, Murad H. Taani Phd, Mph, Rn, Bryn Adams Mn, Rnc-Mnn, Rnc-Ob, Cnl, Katherine Davey Ms, Rn, Cmsrn, Jennifer Giron Bsn Rn, Laurae Kruse Msn, Rn, Phn, Cnl, Jennifer Sanders Bsn, Rn, Jeri Smith Acns-Bc, Linda Smith Bsn, Rn, Vida Vizgirda Phd, Jd, Rn

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Predictors Of Success Of Gpoem For Gastroparesis, Andrew Foong Md, Sarah Clark Np, Matt Pallini, Rick Bone Md, Woosuk Park Md, Markian Kuzycz Md, James Rydlewicz Md, William Tisol Md, Mohammed Qadeer Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Normal Non-Ossified Crista Galli Masquerading As Falcine Subdural Hemorrhage On Infant Head Ct, Emily Siffermann Md, Kim Souder Fnp-Bc, Anna Pesok Md, Ben Peters Do, Kathryn Brady Do, Talha Allam Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Reducing First-Year Nurse Turnover In The Emergency Department: A Simulation-Based Onboarding Program, Melissa Smith Bsn, Rn, Allison Condon, Hannah Watts Md, Facep, Chse

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Worksite-Based Yoga On Burnout Among Intensive Care Nurses, Merissa Lauzon Dnp, Msn, Apnp, David Victorson Ph.D.

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

One Room At A Time: Improving Whiteboard Completion On Family-Centered Rounds, Dana Nezon Md, Faap, Nicole Studebaker Md, Mallory Logsdon Do

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Prehabilitation On Hospital Admissions: A Pilot Study, Mitchell Voss Pp-Otd, Mba, Otr/L, Rebecca Donnay Pt, Dpt, Jennifer K. Homa-Bonell Ms, Stacey Hladish Pa-C, Jon Henry Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Scientific Day 2024 Day Of Handout

Scientific Day

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Mavacamten Safety And Efficacy In A Heart Transplant Patient Exhibiting Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Phenotype/Phenocopy, Zaid Abood Md, Muddasir Ashraf Md, Asad Ghafoor Md, Amanda Misicka Rn, Patrycja Galazka Md, M Fuad Jan Mbbs, Md, Arshad Jahangir Md, A Jamil Tajik Md

Scientific Day

No abstract provided.

Evaluating Vital Sign Frequency In A Pediatric Hospital: A Retrospective Chart Review To Evaluate Variation And Significance Of Vital Signs During Night Shift, Gina Pelullo

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Diffuse Correlation Spectroscopy Measures Of Cerebral Blood Flow During Graded Hypoxia In Neonatal Piglets, Danielle Shoshany, Shadi Malaeb, Randolph Sinahon, Mert Deniz Polat, Meltem Izzetoglu, Patricia A. Shewokis, Kurtulus Izzetoglu

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Experiences Of Families With Children/Youth With Special Health Care Needs In A Focused Emergency Preparedness Intervention, Franklin King

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Frequencies And Types Of Unmet Needs Of Families With Children And Youth With Special Health Care Needs Undergoing A Preparedness Intervention, Braden Bubarth, Jennifer Griffin, Zekarias Berhane, Renee Turchi

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Social Determinants Of Health Competency In Undergraduate Medical Students: Development And Initial Validity Evidence For A Novel Evaluation Instrument, Stacy Ellen, Lauren Yue, Toni May, Michael Ryan, Hans Kersten

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Addressing Fire Safety As Part Of A Home Preparedness Intervention For Families With Children And Youth With Special Health Care Needs, Manya Mittal, Jennifer Griffin, Zekarias Berhane, Renee Turchi

St. Chris Research Day

No abstract provided.

Let's Talk About Sex & Prep: District 2 Does!, Chrissa M. Shaffer

Georgia Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Conference

Defining what a PrEP Service Program entails and how it could benefit your district or county health center. Discussing methods that have been used to set up PrEP Services within a district – including training, resources, and promotion. Identifying the challenges and working through them. Reviewing the results of the PrEP Services over the past year, and the ongoing goals to encourage and increase our PrEP Services.

Standardizing Clinical Ethics Consultation Documentation, Yoo Sun (Sunny) Jeong, Stephanie Kukora, Ásdís Finnsdóttir Wagner, Dawn Hood Patterson

Research Days

Background:

Clinical ethics consultations (CECs) require documentation. There is a paucity of literature and resources to guide clinical ethicists in documenting consults. High quality documentation encourages transparency between patients and clinicians, while keeping interdisciplinary team members knowledgeable about evolving care plans. However, there are discrepancies in the details captured in the CEC notes and accompanying recommendations.

Objectives/Goal:

To identify how CECs are documented in the medical record and assess whether there is consistent inclusion of relevant information.

Methods/Design:

Retrospective review of CECs conducted at a free-standing children’s hospital from January 2018- June 2023 was conducted. CECs were captured by cross-referencing …

Increasing The Rate Of Infants Rooming In With Their Mothers With Low-Acuity Congenital Heart Disease, Anna Nelson, Amy Marks, Ekta Patel

Research Days

This quality improvement study aimed to increase the number of infants with low-acuity congenital heart disease that could room-in with their mothers in a high-risk delivery center.

Biomechanical Differences In Crawling Between Typically Developing Infants And Infants With Limb Loss, Feby Takawy, Larissa Brehm, Analise Oliver, Mark Geil

Symposium of Student Scholars

INTRODUCTION: In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published updates to their checklists for the milestones children should achieve during typical development, and removed crawling entirely, citing a lack of normative data, inconsistent definitions, and variability timing of crawling onset (1,2). This project collected normative kinematic and spatiotemporal data on typically developing (TD) crawling infants and crawlers with limb loss (LL).

METHODS: Eleven TD infants were assessed every two weeks between onset of crawling and transition to walking. Six LL infants were assessed once without the use of a prosthesis. Infants crawled on a pressure-sensing mat that was …

A Quality Improvement Project To Improve Antibiotic Choice For Children Admitted With Urinary Tract Infections (Utis), Philip Jurasinski Do, Pgy-3, Adrienne Deporre Md, Kathleen Berg Md, Allison Hadley Md, Viktoriya Stoycheva Mha, Rn, Cpn, Rana El Feghaly Md

Research Days

This is an antibiotic stewardship quality improvement project focused on improving antibiotic choices for children with urinary tract infections who are in the Children's Mercy Kansas City system. This project aims to improve the rates of cefazolin or cephalexin for treatment from 27% to 60%. 96% of urinary tract infections in our system are caused by E. Coli that are susceptible to these first generation cephalosporins.

Improving Nutritional Delivery To Pediatric Patients While Using Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy, Jennifer Ruiz-Boada, Sarah Brunner, Tara Benton, Vimal Chadha

Research Days

This quality improvement guide aims to enhance early nutritional delivery to pediatric patients with renal failure who require renal replacement therapy.ng renal replacement therapy.