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Evaluating The Bioavailability Of Carbamazepine Using A Novel Snedds Formulation, Jinwon Byun, Derrick L. Chapman, Rebecca A. Kyper, Gina M. Mattes, Zachary A. Wallace, Elisha R. Injeti

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Central to the mechanism of how drugs work are the concepts of solubility and bioavailability. Drugs enter the body via absorption into the bloodstream, arrive at the target location, and bind to receptors to cause an effect. Drugs need to be soluble enough to pass through the cell membrane to enter and exit the bloodstream. Higher solubility generally correlates to higher bioavailability. Additionally, the smaller the particle size, the easier the drug will pass through the membrane into the blood plasma. Researchers have designed a system to categorize solubility class: Class I being high permeability and high solubility, Class II …

Effectiveness Of Clinical Scenarios In Improving Student Interprofessional Skills And Attitudes, Ashley Peterson, Mike Pelyhes, Laura Cummings, Phillip L. Thornton, Zachary N. Jenkins

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Background: “Interprofessional education (IPE) is defined as the process by which individuals from two or more health professions learn with, from, and about each other across the spectrum of their education to improve collaboration, practice, and the quality of health care.” [1] Interprofessional Education has recently gained interest as an important aspect of training in healthcare professions, attracting the attention and support of several key pharmacy organizations. Various models of IPE have been implemented to facilitate collaboration among medical, nursing, pharmacy, and social work students and professionals. One model found to be particularly effective among pharmacy students is a mock …

Natural Products As Therapeutic Agents In Cancer Treatment, Eric Huseman, Lauren P. Williams, Brittany Santee, Trevor Stump, Chelsae Ward, Rachel Kunze, Denise S. Simpson, Samson Amos

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Cancer accounts for 25% of deaths in the United States, and brain tumors greatly contribute to this percentage. However, relative to other types of cancers, brain tumors prove difficult to treat because they are heterogeneous, highly proliferative, highly invasive, and resistant to the traditional cancer treatments of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Past studies have shown that flavonoids and curcuminoids, two classes of compounds derived from natural sources, are effective in inhibiting the development and metastasis of breast and lung cancer cells. Research has also indicated that these compounds have potential for treating brain tumors.

The purpose of this research is to …

The Pivotal Role Of The Pharmacist In A Primary Care Office, Julie Cummings, Olumami O. Amaye, Mckenzie Shenk, Cara Toms, Nathanael Smith, Thaddeus T. Franz, Tracy R. Frame

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Abstract

The profession of pharmacy has evolved from a dispensing role to an interdisciplinary clinical role in patient care. One area of patient care expertise is Medication Therapy Management (MTM), which includes services such as pharmacotherapy, medication therapy reviews, disease management, immunizations and other clinical services. In various studies, pharmacists conducting MTM have shown improved patient outcomes in community pharmacy and hospital settings. Amidst the valuable services all healthcare professionals are providing, increasing medical costs and consequences have become overwhelming, leading to negative patient outcomes. A lack of primary care physicians (PCPs) may contribute to these distressing facts. Gaps in …

Efficacy Of Marketing Strategy For Reach Vitamins, Jessica Davis, Jordan Long, Megan Buck, Paul Bicknell, Melody L. Hartzler

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

According to the 2009 Global Report, Vitamin A supplementation in children reduces the death rate by 23% in populations at risk of deficiency. REACH Vitamins is a for-profit business that provides a one-year supply of vitamin A to children in underprivileged countries for each bottle of vitamins A, B, C, D, or the multivitamin purchased. The primary objective of this exploratory, qualitative study is to determine if there is a more appropriate marketing strategy for REACH Vitamins compared to the current marketing strategy used. The secondary objective is to determine if REACH Vitamins’ charity motivates consumers to purchase their products. …

Evidence-Based Recommendations For Increasing Pharmacologic Knowledge Of Hypertensive Adult Patients With Low Pharmacologic Literacy, Ruth Ham

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Medication nonadherence associated with inadequate knowledge of medications has been an enduring clinical problem among hypertensive adult patients. The combination of inadequate health literacy and medication nonadherence of hypertensive adult patients has been a major cause of uncontrolled hypertension. Several studies suggested inadequate or incorrect knowledge of medications in hypertensive adult patients was correlated with non-adherence to their antihypertensive medications. The challenge of inadequate pharmacologic knowledge among hypertensive adult patients must be overcome for two reasons. First, prescription medications play an extremely important role in managing hypertension. Second, hypertension is a significant healthcare concern in North America.

The purpose of …

School Of Nursing Master Of Science In Nursing Class Of 2013 Academic Celebration Program, Cedarville University

B.S.N. and M.S.N. Academic Celebrations

No abstract provided.

Influenza And Asthma: An Evidenced-Based Approach To Increasing Influenza Vaccinations Among Asthmatic Children, Amanda N. Minor

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Asthma is a complex inflammatory process affecting over 6 million American children. Influenza is a seasonal viral respiratory illness that rapidly spreads via droplet contact. The most effective means of preventing influenza is with an annual influenza vaccination. Pediatric experts agree that asthmatic children should be vaccinated against influenza. Despite this consensus, vaccination remains low. A local pediatric practice is participating in a quality improvement project. One program component focuses on engaging primary care practices in an initiative to increase influenza vaccines among asthmatic children. Although improved vaccination is a goal, the program has not provided any clear strategies for …

Bsn Students’ Perception Of Satisfaction And Self-Confidence After A Simulated Mock Code Experience: A Descriptive Study, Xiaoying Ma

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

In the current healthcare environment, nurses are required to provide timely and competent responses to rapidly changing demands resulting from an increasingly expanding wealth of medical knowledge. High fidelity simulation offers unlimited opportunities to practice rare and critical events in a safe and controlled environment. Literature supports the use of simulation for the acquisition of nursing knowledge and skills. However, findings based on the students’ perceptions of satisfaction and self-confidence after these simulated experiences is inconclusive. The purpose of this descriptive study is to describe BSN students’ perceptions of satisfaction and self-confidence after a simulated mock code experience and to …

Perceived Benefits And Barriers Of Exercise In College Age Students Before And After Participating In Regular Exercise Comparted To A Cohort Group, Abby J. Pippin

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

The highest rate of decline in physical activity occurs in late adolescence and early adulthood (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). The lack of continuation of regular physical activity from adolescence to young adulthood has impact on morbidity and mortality rates in the United States. While the reason for this decline is not fully known, numerous studies have described both the benefits and barriers to exercise. In contrast, few studies have examined changes in benefits and barriers to exercise in college-aged students as a result of participating in a physical activity intervention. The purpose of this study was …

Using The Transtheoretical Model To Establish The Impact Of A Limited Ultrasound On The Decision-Making Process During The First Trimester Pregnancy: A Pretest-Posttest Design, Deborah A. Turner-Johnson

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

ABSTRACT

Worldwide, nearly one fourth of all pregnancies end in abortion (WHO, 2007). In the United States, almost 50% of all pregnancies are unintended, and of those, nearly 40% end in abortion. These statistics are alarming, and there are many organizations in North American who are working to lower these abortion rates. One intervention, which has gained widespread popularity among pro-life organizations, is a limited ultrasound. While the general belief among pro-life groups is limited ultrasounds are beneficial in reducing abortion rates, there is a paucity of evidence in this area. Recently, two published reports suggest ultrasound viewing does not …

A Retrospective Study Describing Documentation Of Advance Care Planning In A Long Term Care Setting, Nathan J. Linder

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Problem: Increased life expectancy and aging baby boomers will increase the population of those 65 years of age and older to nearly 20% of the United States population by 2030. It is estimated that 40-70% of this population will need long term care during their lifetime, and by 2020, 40% of patients in long term care will die there. As patients age, advance care planning (ACP) and advance directives (AD) should be completed to make their wishes known to healthcare providers and family. Despite legal requirements for completion at entry to healthcare settings, less than 95% of hospitalized patients and …

Retrospective Study To Describe And Compare The Application Of Select Sections Of The Stopp/Start And Beers Criteria In Medication Reviews In A Musculoskeletal Specialty Practice, Lisa E. Linder

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Problem: Selecting appropriate medications for the aging population is challenging considering the number of chronic illnesses, prescriptions, and healthcare providers involved in their care, not to mention age related changes that impact pharmacokinetics.

Significance: Inappropriate medications in geriatric patients can lead to adverse drug reactions (ADR). Medication review tools can assist in the identification of potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) to avoid or closely monitor and prevent ADRs.

Purpose: Describe and compare the application of select sections of the STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions) /START (Screening Tool to Alert to Right Treatment) and Beers Criteria in a geriatric population. …

An Evidence Based Recommendation For The Use Of 5% Human Albumin Vs. Normal Saline With Hypotension Secondary To Hypovolemia In Adult Post Operative Patients, Katherine Anne Marshall

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Problem: 5% human albumin is used very frequently in the hospital setting with hypotensive post-surgical patients. There are associated risks with the use of human albumin and it has been shown that normal saline is at least as effective in treating extreme hypotension in this patient population.

Significance: Associated risks that are present with the use of human albumin may be equal to those of the risks of whole blood transfusions. In addition weight gain and fluid retention are complications associated with the use of human albumin versus the use of normal saline. Furthermore, human albumin costs $40.59 more than …

Palliative Care For Chronic Illness – A Different Paradigm For The Advance Practice Nurse In The Nursing Home, Melissa A. Towler

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Today, 51% of all Nursing Home (NH) residents are 85 years old and above, 6 years older than the life expectancy for both men and women in the United States (US). Most NH facilities provide care using a medical model of care focused on cure and acute illness, yet many older adults experience dying as a gradual process from chronic disease and/or serious illness. In the US, the need to consider innovative approaches to gradual death and chronic illness is necessary. For those who are actively dying, hospice provides a framework of care focusing on pain relief and comfort. However, …

School Of Nursing Class Of 2013 Academic Celebration Program, Cedarville University

B.S.N. and M.S.N. Academic Celebrations

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Study Of Service-Learning On Social Justice And Leadership Perceptions In Senior Bsn Students, Lindsay S. Tucholski

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Service-learning (SL) is proposed as a pedagogical method by the American Associate of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2008) for achieving the essential of professionalism and professional values (Essential VIII), which includes the concept of social justice. Along with the concept of social justice being discussed in Essential VIII, the concept of leadership is discussed throughout the AACN Essentials. SL has been implemented in many educational settings across the United States, including nursing. There continues to be a lack of quantitative research on service-learning to qualify it as an evidenced-based teaching strategy. The purpose of this study was to assess if …

Kangaroo Mother Care For Premature And Low Birth Weight Infants, Emma Rahn, Bethany Hotchkiss

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Novel Aspirin Suppository Formulation And Evaluation Of The Acetylation Of Cox-1 Via A Ht-29/Caco-2 Cell Absorption Assay Used To Detect The Absorption Of Aspirin Formulated With Various Bases And Excipients, Tiffany J. Zehel, Danielle L. Eaton, Sarah A. Myers, Mallory J. Martin, Joseph D. Newman, Rocco J. Rotello, Miriam A. Ansong

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

As the baby-boomer population ages, hospitalization rates will rise, increasing the number of patients who are NPO. Research indicates that aspirin use also increases with advanced age. With the increased prevalence of this demographic, there continues to be a growing need for alternative dosage forms for aspirin administration. A common and limited-risk alternative is rectally administered aspirin. However, there appears to be only one commercially available aspirin suppository and it has yielded erratic results as shown in previous research.

Aspirin is considered a pro-drug; once it is inside the body, the acidic environment cleaves the aspirin molecule down to salicylic …