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Patients’ Attitudes Towards Medical Students’ Participation In Procedures And Clinical Examinations In Lebanon, Rim Taleb, Racha Ftouni, Malak Abdel Khalek, Lama Uweis, Ali Yassine, Hussein Shoumar
Patients’ Attitudes Towards Medical Students’ Participation In Procedures And Clinical Examinations In Lebanon, Rim Taleb, Racha Ftouni, Malak Abdel Khalek, Lama Uweis, Ali Yassine, Hussein Shoumar
BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing
Medical practice revolves around patients’ safety and ensuring their well-being. Patients’ cooperation with medical students in their examination and management is an indispensable aspect of clinical education. They have the right to accept or refuse the participation of students in their care. However, students need to be integrated in this learning process. This presents a conflict between patients’ healthcare rights and medical students’ learning opportunities. Therefore, this study aims to explore patients’ attitudes towards the participation of medical students in procedures and examinations in Lebanon and identify the factors that affect their participation. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using …
Comparison Of Metformin And Repaglinide Monotherapy In The Management Of Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; A Prospective Study, Nouman Rahim, Ahad Munir, Qavi Ur Rehman, Hassan Ali Durrani, Abdul Wahab, Ahmed Khalid, Fahad Muneer, Sumbal Irshad, Tayyab Mumtaz Khan, Jehanzeb Akram
Comparison Of Metformin And Repaglinide Monotherapy In The Management Of Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus Type 2; A Prospective Study, Nouman Rahim, Ahad Munir, Qavi Ur Rehman, Hassan Ali Durrani, Abdul Wahab, Ahmed Khalid, Fahad Muneer, Sumbal Irshad, Tayyab Mumtaz Khan, Jehanzeb Akram
Research Day
Background
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DMT2), which is characterized by the raised blood sugar level due to insulin resistance in body cells, has now become global epidemic.
Objective
This study was aimed to compare the efficacy of metformin and repaglinide monotherapy in patients with newly diagnosed DMT2.
Methods
This randomized comparative prospective study was performed in a tertiary care hospital of Lahore. 108 Patients’ enrollment was made via simple random sampling technique and a developed inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were divided into metformin and repaglinide groups via lottery method. Self-designed proforma was applied for data collection. Data analysis was …
Implementing The Reconsolidation Paradigm In Treating Misophonia, Angel Prats
Implementing The Reconsolidation Paradigm In Treating Misophonia, Angel Prats
Theses and Dissertations
Misophonic patients experience extreme sense of disgust when exposed to acoustic and/or visual triggers. In this longitudinal study, the reconsolidation paradigm was applied to treat 25 patients during a month. The findings reveal that reminders in a control setting did not improve maladaptive memories, but counterconditioning update ameliorated symptoms.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Referrals In Cancer Patients, Bhumik Patel, Venkateswar Venkataraman, Deanna Janora, Jack Goldberg
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Referrals In Cancer Patients, Bhumik Patel, Venkateswar Venkataraman, Deanna Janora, Jack Goldberg
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) can address functional limitations in various conditions, including cancer. Cancer rehabilitation aims to address functional impairments resulting from both the disease itself and its treatments, striving to optimize physical, social, psychological, and vocational functioning. Existing literature indicates that PM&R services significantly benefit cancer patients by improving their overall quality of life. Studies have found that optimal utilization of PM&R services can increase the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) in cancer patients. Current National Comprehensive Cancer Network and American Cancer Society guidelines emphasize the importance of incorporating PM&R services into oncology care to enhance the function and …
Survival In Patients With De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Martin W Schoen, R Bruce Montgomery, Lukas Owens, Saira Khan, Kristen M Sanfilippo, Ruth B Etzioni
Survival In Patients With De Novo Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Martin W Schoen, R Bruce Montgomery, Lukas Owens, Saira Khan, Kristen M Sanfilippo, Ruth B Etzioni
2020-Current year OA Pubs
No abstract provided.
What's Going Well: A Qualitative Analysis Of Positive Patient And Family Feedback In The Context Of The Diagnostic Process, Stephen K Liu, Fabienne Bourgeois, Joe Dong, Kendall Harcourt, Elizabeth Lowe, Liz Salmi, Eric J Thomas, Natalie Riblet, Sigall K Bell
What's Going Well: A Qualitative Analysis Of Positive Patient And Family Feedback In The Context Of The Diagnostic Process, Stephen K Liu, Fabienne Bourgeois, Joe Dong, Kendall Harcourt, Elizabeth Lowe, Liz Salmi, Eric J Thomas, Natalie Riblet, Sigall K Bell
Journal Articles
OBJECTIVES: Accurate and timely diagnosis relies on close collaboration between patients/families and clinicians. Just as patients have unique insights into diagnostic breakdowns, positive patient feedback may also generate broader perspectives on what constitutes a "good" diagnostic process (DxP).
METHODS: We evaluated patient/family feedback on "what's going well" as part of an online pre-visit survey designed to engage patients/families in the DxP. Patients/families living with chronic conditions with visits in three urban pediatric subspecialty clinics (site 1) and one rural adult primary care clinic (site 2) were invited to complete the survey between December 2020 and March 2022. We adapted the …
Patient Satisfaction With The Quality Of Care Received Is Associated With Adherence To Antidepressant Medications, Macarius M. Donneyong, Mary Bynum, Ameena Kemavor, Norah L. Crossnohere, Anne Schuster, John Bridges
Patient Satisfaction With The Quality Of Care Received Is Associated With Adherence To Antidepressant Medications, Macarius M. Donneyong, Mary Bynum, Ameena Kemavor, Norah L. Crossnohere, Anne Schuster, John Bridges
All Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Background
There is a paucity of evidence on the association between satisfaction with quality of care and adherence to antidepressants.
Objectives
To examine the association between patient satisfaction with healthcare and adherence to antidepressants.
Methods
A cohort study design was used to identify antidepressant users from the 2010-2016Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data, a national longitudinal complex survey study design on the cost and healthcare utilization of the noninstitutionalized population in the United States. The Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems were used to measure participants’ satisfaction with access and quality of care, patient-provider communication and shared decision-making (SDM). Patients …
Promoting Value-Based Healthcare Decisions: A Case Study Of Shared Savings Programs In New Hampshire And Maine, Christopher Lacreta, Lawson Mansell
Promoting Value-Based Healthcare Decisions: A Case Study Of Shared Savings Programs In New Hampshire And Maine, Christopher Lacreta, Lawson Mansell
Pepperdine Policy Review
State lawmakers nationwide are looking for solutions to the high healthcare prices faced by patients and employers. One of the emerging policies to combat rising costs is a shared savings program. These programs allow patients to compare prices and receive incentives for saving money on elective services. Maine and New Hampshire both passed legislation to enact shared savings programs implemented between 2019 and 2022. New Hampshire’s program established for a large, self-insured employer outperformed programs in both states in the fully insured competitive market, saving patients 183 times more than participants in Maine’s program during that timespan. Stakeholders and policy …
Machine Learning As A Tool For Early Detection: A Focus On Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer Across Socioeconomic Spectrums, Hadiza Galadima, Rexford Anson-Dwamena, Ashley Johnson, Ghalib Bello, Georges Adunlin, James Blando
Machine Learning As A Tool For Early Detection: A Focus On Late-Stage Colorectal Cancer Across Socioeconomic Spectrums, Hadiza Galadima, Rexford Anson-Dwamena, Ashley Johnson, Ghalib Bello, Georges Adunlin, James Blando
Community & Environmental Health Faculty Publications
Purpose: To assess the efficacy of various machine learning (ML) algorithms in predicting late-stage colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnoses against the backdrop of socio-economic and regional healthcare disparities. Methods: An innovative theoretical framework was developed to integrate individual- and census tract-level social determinants of health (SDOH) with sociodemographic factors. A comparative analysis of the ML models was conducted using key performance metrics such as AUC-ROC to evaluate their predictive accuracy. Spatio-temporal analysis was used to identify disparities in late-stage CRC diagnosis probabilities. Results: Gradient boosting emerged as the superior model, with the top predictors for late-stage CRC diagnosis being anatomic site, …
Essential Collaborations Among Case Managers And Providers Regarding Discharge Processes, Lashawnda Richardson
Essential Collaborations Among Case Managers And Providers Regarding Discharge Processes, Lashawnda Richardson
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Communication is vital between case managers and providers when patients need care coordination post-discharge. This includes but is not limited to facilitating home health services, ordering durable medical equipment, sending referrals to rehabilitation facilities, and sponsorship for uninsured or underinsured patients. This gives case managers the opportunity to educate providers on the discharge needs they ordered for their patients. The collaboration between case managers and providers allows for timely discharge planning and providing patients and their families with accurate information regarding their discharge needs.
Influences Of Athletic Trainers' Return-To-Activity Assessments For Patients With An Ankle Sprain, Ryan S. Mccann, Cailee E. Welch Bacon, Ashley M. B. Suttmiller, Phillip A. Gribble, Julie M. Cavallario
Influences Of Athletic Trainers' Return-To-Activity Assessments For Patients With An Ankle Sprain, Ryan S. Mccann, Cailee E. Welch Bacon, Ashley M. B. Suttmiller, Phillip A. Gribble, Julie M. Cavallario
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) inconsistently apply rehabilitation-oriented assessments (ROASTs) when deciding return-to-activity readiness for patients with an ankle sprain. Facilitators and barriers that are most influential to ATs' assessment selection remain unknown.
Objective: To examine facilitators of and barriers to ATs' selection of outcome assessments when determining return-to-activity readiness for patients with an ankle sprain.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Setting: Online survey.
Patients or other participants: We sent an online survey to 10 000 clinically practicing ATs. The survey was accessed by 676 individuals, of whom 574 submitted responses (85% completion rate), and 541 respondents met the inclusion criteria.
Main outcome …
Assessments Used By Athletic Trainers To Decide Return-To-Activity Readiness In Patients With An Ankle Sprain, Ryan S. Mccann, Cailee E. Welch Bacon, Ashley M. B. Suttmiller, Phillip A. Gribble, Julie M. Cavallario
Assessments Used By Athletic Trainers To Decide Return-To-Activity Readiness In Patients With An Ankle Sprain, Ryan S. Mccann, Cailee E. Welch Bacon, Ashley M. B. Suttmiller, Phillip A. Gribble, Julie M. Cavallario
Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications
Context: Athletic trainers (ATs) often care for patients with ankle sprains. Expert consensus has been established for rehabilitation-oriented assessments (ROASTs) that should be included in ankle-sprain evaluations. However, the methods ATs use to determine return-to-activity readiness after an ankle sprain are unknown.
Objectives: To identify ATs' methods for determining patients' return-to-activity readiness after an ankle sprain and demographic characteristics of the ATs and their methods.
Setting: Online survey.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Patients or Other Participants: We recruited 10 000 clinically practicing ATs. A total of 676 accessed the survey, 574 submitted responses (85% completion rate), and 541 respondents met the …
Improving Triage Accuracy In The Emergency Department, Joselyn Silverman
Improving Triage Accuracy In The Emergency Department, Joselyn Silverman
Master's Projects and Capstones
Problem: High rates of patients being mis-triaged was occurring at Hospital X leading to poor patient outcomes and incorrect staffing levels.
Context: This quality improvement project took place at Hospital X’s emergency department. A stakeholder analysis and a microsystem assessment along with a staff survey was created in order to determine areas of improvement and staff responsiveness.
Interventions: Eight educational seminars were conducted along with Hospital X leadership and students created supplemental materials for the staff to use on a daily basis.
Measures: Two data pulls were conducted over the course of the quality improvement project; one prior to the …
Local Treatment And Treatment-Related Adverse Effects Among Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer, Saira Khan, Su-Hsin Chang, Mei Wang, Eric H Kim, Martin W Schoen, Carleena Rocuskie-Marker, Bettina F Drake
Local Treatment And Treatment-Related Adverse Effects Among Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer, Saira Khan, Su-Hsin Chang, Mei Wang, Eric H Kim, Martin W Schoen, Carleena Rocuskie-Marker, Bettina F Drake
2020-Current year OA Pubs
IMPORTANCE: Recent data suggest that local treatment with radical prostatectomy or radiation may improve survival outcomes in men with advanced prostate cancer. However, evidence is lacking on treatment-related adverse effects among men with advanced prostate cancer.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the association of local treatment on treatment-related adverse effects among men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: This cohort study assessed men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer (defined as T4, N1, and/or M1 prostate cancer) between January 1, 1999, and December 31, 2013, with follow-up through December 31, 2021, who were treated at Veterans Health Administration medical centers. …
Nurses' Compliance With Central Line Maintenance (Handling) Guidelines At A Tertiary Care Setting In Karachi, Pakistan- A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Alina Amir Ali
Theses & Dissertations
Background: Central venous catheters (CVCs) are integral to modern healthcare, facilitating critical treatments. However, the risk of complications, particularly infections, necessitates strict adherence to central line maintenance protocols. This study explores the compliance of nurses in executing these protocols.
Purpose: In a tertiary care facility in Karachi, Pakistan, this study sought to evaluate nurses' adherence to each item on the central line management checklist as well as the checklist's total adherence in the Special Care Units.
Method: A total of 119 registered nurses were assessed, using a quantitative structured observational design for central line handling in adult medical surgical special …
Prevalence Of Depression In Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases, Faryal Ghafoor
Prevalence Of Depression In Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases, Faryal Ghafoor
Theses & Dissertations
Background: Approximately 17.3 million individuals across the globe lose their lives to cardiovascular diseases (CVD), with a majority of these cases occurring in low-to-middle-income countries. The incidence of cardiovascular disease in Pakistan is 918 cases per 100,000 individuals. Depression frequently impacts the health, expenses, and prognosis of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among CVD patients at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and explore the influence of co-morbidities, marital status, age, and educational background on one's status, regarding depression.
Method: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University …
Molecular Diagnostic Yield Of Exome Sequencing In Patients With Congenital Hydrocephalus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ana B W Greenberg, Neel H Mehta, Garrett Allington, Sheng Chih Jin, Andrés Moreno-De-Luca, Kristopher T Kahle
Molecular Diagnostic Yield Of Exome Sequencing In Patients With Congenital Hydrocephalus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Ana B W Greenberg, Neel H Mehta, Garrett Allington, Sheng Chih Jin, Andrés Moreno-De-Luca, Kristopher T Kahle
2020-Current year OA Pubs
IMPORTANCE: Exome sequencing (ES) has been established as the preferred first line of diagnostic testing for certain neurodevelopmental disorders, such as global developmental delay and autism spectrum disorder; however, current recommendations are not specific to or inclusive of congenital hydrocephalus (CH).
OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic yield of ES in CH and whether ES should be considered as a first line diagnostic test for CH.
DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar were used to identify studies published in English between January 1, 2010, and April 10, 2023. The following search terms were used to identify studies: congenital hydrocephalus, …
Social Determinants Of Health And Lung Cancer Surgery: A Qualitative Study, Dede K. Teteh, Betty Ferrell, Oluwatimilehin Okunowo, Aidea Downie, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, Susanne B. Montgomery, Dan J. Raz, Rick Kittles, Jae Y. Kim, Virginia Sun
Social Determinants Of Health And Lung Cancer Surgery: A Qualitative Study, Dede K. Teteh, Betty Ferrell, Oluwatimilehin Okunowo, Aidea Downie, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, Susanne B. Montgomery, Dan J. Raz, Rick Kittles, Jae Y. Kim, Virginia Sun
Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles
Introduction: Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-clinical factors that may affect the outcomes of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of SDOH factors on quality of life (QOL)-related outcomes for lung cancer surgery patients.
Methods: Thirteen patients enrolled in a randomized trial of a dyadic self-management intervention were invited and agreed to participate in semi-structured key informant interviews at study completion (3 months post-discharge). A conventional content analysis approach was used to identify codes and themes that were derived from the interviews. Independent investigators coded the qualitative data, which were subsequently …
A Multi- And Mixed-Method Adaptation Study Of A Patient-Centered Perioperative Mental Health Intervention Bundle, Joanna Abraham, Alicia Meng, Ana Baumann, Katherine J Holzer, Emily Lenard, Kenneth E Freedland, Eric J Lenze, Michael S Avidan, Mary C Politi
A Multi- And Mixed-Method Adaptation Study Of A Patient-Centered Perioperative Mental Health Intervention Bundle, Joanna Abraham, Alicia Meng, Ana Baumann, Katherine J Holzer, Emily Lenard, Kenneth E Freedland, Eric J Lenze, Michael S Avidan, Mary C Politi
2020-Current year OA Pubs
BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depression are common among older adults and can intensify during perioperative periods, but few mental health interventions are designed for older surgical patients' unique needs. As part of the feasibility trial, we developed and adapted a perioperative mental health (PMH) bundle for older patients comprised of behavioral activation (BA) and medication optimization (MO) to ameliorate anxiety and depressive symptoms before, during, and after cardiac, orthopedic, and oncologic surgery.
METHODS: We used mixed-methods including workshop studios with patients, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and interventionists; intervention refinement and reflection meetings; patient case review meetings; intervention session audio-recordings and documentation forms; …
Concept Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among People With Heart Failure In Karachi, Pakistan, Anny Ashiq Ali
Concept Of Health-Related Quality Of Life Among People With Heart Failure In Karachi, Pakistan, Anny Ashiq Ali
Theses & Dissertations
Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases, are a leading cause of global mortality. The mortality rate for cardiovascular diseases is on the rise, with 80 % to 86 % of fatalities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, including Pakistan. Among NCDs, heart failure (HF) is a condition for which there is no cure, and patients rely on supportive treatments to maintain their quality of life. HF not only affects physical well-being but also has far-reaching consequences on the emotional, social, and cognitive aspects of life. In the context of Pakistan, where unique healthcare, sociocultural, and economic factors prevail, the …
Asynchronous Online Focus Groups For Research With People Living With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Family Caregivers: Usefulness, Acceptability And Lessons Learned, Shelagh K. Genuis, Westerly Luth, Garnette Weber, Tania M. Bubela, Wendy S. Johnston
Asynchronous Online Focus Groups For Research With People Living With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis And Family Caregivers: Usefulness, Acceptability And Lessons Learned, Shelagh K. Genuis, Westerly Luth, Garnette Weber, Tania M. Bubela, Wendy S. Johnston
Office of the Provost
Background: People with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) face disability- and travel-related barriers to research participation. We investigate the usefulness and acceptability of asynchronous, online focus groups (AOFGs) for research involving people affected by ALS (patients and family caregivers) and outline lessons learned.
Methods: The ALS Talk Project, consisting of seven AOFGs and 100 participants affected by ALS, provided context for this investigation. Hosted on the secure itracks Board™ platform, participants interacted in a threaded web forum structure. Moderators posted weekly discussion questions and facilitated discussion. Data pertaining to methodology, participant interaction and experience, and moderator technique were analyzed using itracks …
Smoking Cessation Post-Discharge For Medical Surgical Patients, Jessica Francis, Julie Lavery
Smoking Cessation Post-Discharge For Medical Surgical Patients, Jessica Francis, Julie Lavery
Nurse Residency
Introduction: Does the combination of behavioral counseling coupled with medication (vs medication alone) result in greater smoking cessation for our patients after discharge?
Differences In Symptom Severity And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cancer Using Conventional Therapies With/Without Herbal Medicines In Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Alfred Jatho, Maud M. Kamatenesi, Esther C. Atukunda
Differences In Symptom Severity And Quality Of Life Among Patients With Cancer Using Conventional Therapies With/Without Herbal Medicines In Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study, John Baptist Asiimwe, Prakash B. Nagendrappa, Alfred Jatho, Maud M. Kamatenesi, Esther C. Atukunda
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Objective:
Patients with cancer experience numerous symptoms related to cancer and treatment side effects that reduce their quality of life (QOL). Although herbal medicine (HM) is used to manage such symptoms by patients in sub-Saharan Africa, data on patients perceived clinical outcomes are limited. We compared differences in QOL and symptom severity between patients with cancer using HM plus conventional therapies (i.e., chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiotherapy, surgery) and those using conventional therapies alone.
Methods:
This cross-sectional study included patients with cancer aged >18 years who were consecutively sampled and completed a researcher-administered questionnaire between December 2022 and January 2023. Specifically, …
Acc/Aha Hypertension Guidelines And Cha2ds2-Vasc Up-Scoring In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation, Krishna Pundi, Kensey L Gosch, Alexander C Perino, Philip G Jones, Nihar R Desai, Thomas M Maddox, Mintu Turakhia
Acc/Aha Hypertension Guidelines And Cha2ds2-Vasc Up-Scoring In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation, Krishna Pundi, Kensey L Gosch, Alexander C Perino, Philip G Jones, Nihar R Desai, Thomas M Maddox, Mintu Turakhia
2020-Current year OA Pubs
No abstract provided.
Improving The Mental Health Nursing Competencies Of Nurses Caring For Patients With History Of Substance Use Disorder In Long-Term Care Settings, Nancyver Lafleur-Omeler
Improving The Mental Health Nursing Competencies Of Nurses Caring For Patients With History Of Substance Use Disorder In Long-Term Care Settings, Nancyver Lafleur-Omeler
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Background
While nurses are often on the front lines of working with patients with a history of substance use disorders (SUD), most have limited training in this area. Nurses who work in Long Term Care (LTC) settings are often challenged to resolve the practical issue of needing more competency in caring for SUD patients. Horner et al. (2019) agreed that the deficiency of mental health knowledge and skills in healthcare workers is linked to decreased quality of care, which can diminish patient outcomes. This lack of competency must be addressed (Margoliese & Vandyck, 2019).
Purpose
The goal of this project …
My Voice Is Tired: The Reclamation Of Voice Through The Expressive Arts To Aid In Self-Care And Processing For Bipoc Interns And Therapists Amidst Microaggression Experiences: A Literature Review And Autoethnography, Kahelia Smellie
Expressive Therapies Capstone Theses
This thesis centers the experiences of Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) interns and therapists’ with microaggression and racism within their various environments. The impact and consequences of these experiences are discussed. An assortment of self-care and coping strategies for the experience of racism is examined, including the use of the expressive arts for self-care, reclamation of voice and processing. The El Duende One Canvas Process Painting technique was selected as the expressive arts tool for BIPOC interns and therapists to engage in to reclaim their voice. This author conducted an autoethnographic inquiry using the El Duende One Canvas Process …
Medical Interpreters' Work Impact On Their Lives: Understanding Medical Interpreters' Work Experience, Nicholas M. Herrarte Smith
Medical Interpreters' Work Impact On Their Lives: Understanding Medical Interpreters' Work Experience, Nicholas M. Herrarte Smith
Senior Honors Projects, 2020-current
Medical interpreters in the US are crucial health workers that specialize in facilitating communication between non-English-speaking patients and English medical professionals. Although much research has been done regarding the positive impact of professional medical interpreters on LEP (limited English proficient) patients' health, it is less known how medical interpreters’ lives are impacted in this line of work. Thus, this study was aimed at gaining a better understanding on the impact that this line of work has on the lives of medical interpreters. For this study, a survey was created with questions regarding demographics, interpretation’s certification process, interpreter’s satisfaction/experience, and mental …
How Medical Cannabis Took Root In Mississippi, Loral Winn
How Medical Cannabis Took Root In Mississippi, Loral Winn
Honors Theses
How Medical Cannabis Took Root in Mississippi
(Under the direction of Dr. Iveta Imre)
How Medical Cannabis Took Root in Mississippi is a multimedia journalism piece that follows the timeline of medical cannabis’ legalization in Mississippi through the lives and lenses of characters from each sector of the medical marijuana industry. Written in a journalistic style with hints of narrative methods, the article tells the story of medical cannabis advocates, current patients, state registered practitioners, dispensary owners and employees, and a family-owned cultivation facility while also providing concrete evidence and facts about the legislation and regulations included in the state’s …
Patient Perception Of The Semantics Of Medical Students Am I A “Medical Student” Or A “Student Doctor”, Brianna Nghiem, Samantha Plasner
Patient Perception Of The Semantics Of Medical Students Am I A “Medical Student” Or A “Student Doctor”, Brianna Nghiem, Samantha Plasner
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Patients may perceive medical students differently depending on one of two titles that are traditionally used in clinical settings: “medical student” or “student doctor.” Previous studies have indicated that patient understanding of the medical hierarchy is poor and that a misunderstanding of the role of providers has been found to adversely affect patient satisfaction. To further understand this relationship, this study investigates differences in patient perceptions of the terms “medical student” and “student doctor" in university-affiliated and private family practices. Awareness of patient preferences can help guide the student’s clinical behaviors.
Key Determinants Of Using Telehealth Technologies Among Underserved Populations From The Perspective Of Patients And Providers, Johanna Cimilluca
Key Determinants Of Using Telehealth Technologies Among Underserved Populations From The Perspective Of Patients And Providers, Johanna Cimilluca
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Background: The utilization of telehealth has had a substantial impact on transforming and enhancing the methods by which healthcare is presently delivered. The potential benefits of telehealth in improving the health of vulnerable populations and underserved communities are substantial. The aims of this study were to examine the association between social determinants of health and patient perceptions of their experiences with telehealth. We will analyze how perceptions differ across specialization, race, gender, and other key determinants; examine how patient’s self-rated physical health and mental health influences perceptions and attitudes about telehealth utilization; and evaluate differences in perceptions and attitudes, …