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Moving Into An Active Future: Supporting Lifetime Physical Activity For Student-Athletes, Melinda Smith, Erin Reifsteck, Diane Gill Jul 2018

Moving Into An Active Future: Supporting Lifetime Physical Activity For Student-Athletes, Melinda Smith, Erin Reifsteck, Diane Gill

HNES Educator Scholarship

-Recognize that student-athletes face unique challenges in transitioning to lifetime physical activity beyond college athletics.

-Collaborate with university athletics departments to facilitate transition programs for student athletes in their final year to provide an opportunity for open discussion and goal setting for the future.

-Connect student-athletes with community resources during their transition out of college.

-Provide former student-athletes with opportunities to experience new forms of physical activity within supportive group settings.


Protein-S Deficiency Diagnosed Post-Acl Injury In A Collegiate Track And Field Athlete, Matthew Lewis, Ta Weaver, St King Jan 2018

Protein-S Deficiency Diagnosed Post-Acl Injury In A Collegiate Track And Field Athlete, Matthew Lewis, Ta Weaver, St King

Athletic Training

OBJECTIVES 1.Summarize details of unique case involving undiagnosed clotting disorder in a collegiate athlete. 2.Present overview regarding mechanism and epidemiology of protein S deficiency. 3.Identify the role of the certified athletic trainer in the evaluation and treatment process, and as a patient advocate. 4.Emphasize importance of trust and communication between athlete, certified athletic trainer, and team physician throughout evaluation and treatment.


Initiation Of Standardized Depression Screening In College Health: A Quality Improvement Project, Kristen Slabaugh, Shannon Harris, Samuel Wilcock Jan 2018

Initiation Of Standardized Depression Screening In College Health: A Quality Improvement Project, Kristen Slabaugh, Shannon Harris, Samuel Wilcock

Nursing (Graduate) Educator Scholarship

Background: Depression is a leading health concern in college health. An on-campus health clinic was identified as conducting complaint-based screening. U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends standardized screening in all primary care settings.

Objective: To implement a quality improvement project for standardized screening and referral of depressive symptoms and identify factors related to mentoring program interest in a college health clinic.

Methods: Demographic survey and Patient Health Questionnaire-2 were distributed to students who met inclusion criteria. Positive screens received further intervention with Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and immediate evaluation, encouragement of follow-up, or educational handout.

Results: Of students …