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Evaluation Of Using 3d Printing To Design And Build Omm Spinal Models For Teaching And Education, John Matechak, Madison Cohen, Meagan Sherrington, Joy Zarandy

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INTRODUCTION: Understanding spinal mechanics is the foundation for osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) training. With such knowledge, osteopathic physicians may confidently diagnose and treat spinal somatic dysfunctions. However, a dynamic and objective teaching tool to educate students on spinal mechanics has not been established. While 3D printing is gaining utility in academia, it is only just beginning to be employed within osteopathic educational settings. A literature review found a single study exploring the use of 3D printing to educate students on rib mechanics. Our study makes use of 3D printing to develop a functional model to teach and test students on …

Investigating Physical Therapy Students’ Perceived Levels Of Self-Confidence To Apply Sensory Neuroscience Concepts, Jeanne Welch, Olawunmi Obisesan

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Purpose/Hypothesis: Guided by the theory of social constructivism, the purpose of this study was to investigate the overall impact of an experiential summative group assignment, The Great Toe Assignment (TGTA), on Doctor of Physical Therapy students’ perceptions of their level of self-confidence in applying sensory neuroscience concepts learned during an academic term. This study’s research questions were: What is the overall impact of an experiential summative group assignment on students’ perceptions of self-confidence in applying neuroscience concepts learned during an academic term? Are there any statistically significant differences in measurements of perceptions of students’ level of self-confidence measured at Week …

Say That Again? Student Growth In Communication Through Conflict Management, Jillian Bailey, Diana Petrucello

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Objective: Effective communication is a characteristic that is required of clinicians but is difficult to teach. Students were challenged in their communication practices by placing them into non-complimentary communication style groups to help develop more effective, professional communication.

Methods: Students were given a communication social style test (i.e., "SELF profile") that divided individuals into one of 4 categories (S, E, L, and F) to help them identify how they best relate to others. The test rates individuals' responses in levels of introversion versus extroversion and task versus relationship communication preferences. Results from the profile were used to place students in …

Integrating Ai Into Culinary Medicine: A Revolution In Nutrition And Home Cooking, Emeka Ikeakanam, Evan Curry, Terrence Mchugh, Jason Walker

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Introduction

With the growing popularity of the emerging field of culinary medicine, there is a growing understanding of the culinary barriers needed to be overcome to adopt healthier eating habits. Lack of confidence, low skills, and lack of time are some of the most common barriers that prevent individuals from cooking at home. However, integrating AI can offer personalized support for home cooking and help individuals overcome these barriers. AI-powered meal planning and recipe suggestions can guide healthy and nutritious food choices that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Additionally, AI can modify recipes to accommodate individual health conditions …

Outcomes From An Addiction Medicine Elective For 2nd Year Pcom Do Students, Rachel Caulkins, Anna Klunk, Christopher Suttera, Kayleigh Vanduzer, Frederick J. Goldstein

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Introduction: According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 40.3 million people aged 12 or older had a past-year substance use disorder (SUD). However, the median number of hours of content discussing this clinical issue in medical schools is seven hours. At the PCOM Philadelphia campus, 50 Second Year students (allowable limit) participated in the first Addiction Medicine Elective course in Winter 2022. This was a 6-week long program with one 2-hour session at night (6–8 pm) per week. Classes consisted of sessions with physicians having experience with SUD patients, testimony from those with SUD, Narcan training, …

Get The Right Fit: Strategies For Navigating Author Rights And Access, Skye Bickett, Stephanie Ferretti

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Supporting research at PCOM is one of the core missions of the PCOM Library. Librarians have been leaders in the movement for expanded sharing of scholarship. Scholarly publishing is undergoing fundamental transformations and the PCOM Library wants to help you understand how these changes impact your scholarly endeavors. Here are some resources and ideas that can assist faculty, staff, and students with scholarly publishing and data management.