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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Animal Health Matters, Jane Hennings, Larry Holler, Russ Daly, Linda Fawcett
Animal Health Matters, Jane Hennings, Larry Holler, Russ Daly, Linda Fawcett
Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter
[Page] 1 SDSU and SHIC Study on Senecavirus Offers Keen Insights
[Page] 2 Director's Message: Innovation in the Laboratory and Being Proactive in the Protection of Animal Health
[Page] 2 Bovine Abortion-Sample Submission Guidelines
[Page] 3 South Dakota One Health Meeting Covers Bacterial Zoonotic Disease
[Page] 3 Small Ruminant, Poultry Serology Offerings Expanded at the ADRDL
[Page] 4 Molecular Diagnostics Section Evolves, Adds New Tests
[Page] 5 Recent PCR tests Added by ADRDL
[Page] 6 New Employees
[Page] 7 ADRDL Continues Their Critical Role Supporting Animal Exports
Research: South Dakota State University, Fall 2016, Christine Delfanian, Emily Webber
Research: South Dakota State University, Fall 2016, Christine Delfanian, Emily Webber
Research: South Dakota State University
CONTENTS:
Cattle primary host for new influenza virus [page] 1
Statisticians evaluate probability models for crime scene evidence [page] 2
Beef reproduction research to increase sperm, embryo survival [page] 4
Chemicals in ice core reveal climate-changing events [page] 6
New pediatric drug delivery method uses corn, milk proteins [page] 8
Strategic application key to biochar application [page] 8
Outstanding Scholars:
Collaborative projects brings pioneer women to life [page] 9
Nurses to learn substance abuse intervention technique [page] 9
Dietitian targets weight management, goal-setting to improve health [page] 10
Photovoltaic group helps Pakistani scientists harness sun's energy [page] 10
New capabilities …
College Of Nursing, South Dakota State University
College Of Nursing, South Dakota State University
College of Nursing Magazine
Features: Impact of partnerships
[Page] 2 — College holds first partnership summit.
[Page] 4 — Wikaske Alliance has been busy in first year of existence.
[Page] 5 — Career fairs popular with students and industry.
[Page] 6 — Betty Ferrell discussess spirituality in nursing.
[Page] 7 — Kate Lorig delivers Deans’ Distinguished Lecture.
[Page] 8 — State plays a major role in International Rural Nursing Conference.
[Page] 9 — Elverson and Klawiter visit Ghana and plan to return.
[Page] 10 — Tschetter and Carson travel to China to develop possible study abroad opportunities.
Student News
[Page] 12 Transfer students enjoying …
Implementation Of Survivorship Care Plans At Three Health System-Based Cancer Centers In A Rural State, Mary Isaacson, Polly Hulme, Jenna Cowan, Jennifer Kerkvliet, Mary Minton
Implementation Of Survivorship Care Plans At Three Health System-Based Cancer Centers In A Rural State, Mary Isaacson, Polly Hulme, Jenna Cowan, Jennifer Kerkvliet, Mary Minton
College of Nursing Faculty Publications
The purpose of this project is to describe the development and implementation of cancer SCPs at three health systems’ cancer centers in a rural state. Collectively, these centers serve most cancer patients residing in SD, making the partnership across the cancer centers innovative. Each of the three health systems and their affiliated cancer centers is unique in its history, culture, and infrastructure. In addition, each cancer center was at a different point in the development and implementation of SCPs at the time of this project. Therefore, a description of the processes, successes, and challenges involved in the development and implementation …
Mice With A Heterozygous Lrp6 Deletion Have Impaired Fracture Healing, Travis A. Burgers, Juan F. Vivanco, Juraj Zahatnansky, Andrew J. Vander Moren, James J. Mason, Bart O. Williams
Mice With A Heterozygous Lrp6 Deletion Have Impaired Fracture Healing, Travis A. Burgers, Juan F. Vivanco, Juraj Zahatnansky, Andrew J. Vander Moren, James J. Mason, Bart O. Williams
Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications
Bone fracture non-unions, the failure of a fracture to heal, occur in 10%–20% of fractures and are a costly and debilitating clinical problem. The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is critical in bone development and fracture healing. Polymorphisms of linking low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 6 (LRP6), a Wnt-binding receptor, have been associated with decreased bone mineral density and fragility fractures, although this remains controversial. Mice with a homozygous deletion of Lrp6 have severe skeletal abnormalities and are not viable, whereas mice with a heterozygous deletion have a combinatory effect with Lrp5 to decrease bone mineral density. As fracture healing closely models embryonic skeletal …
Growing South Dakota (Summer 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Summer 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
[Page] 2 Breaking New Ground SDSU Leads Nation With Precision Agriculture Initiative
[Page] 6 In The Driver's Seat Utility Vehicles Provide Students Hands-On Precision Ag Experience
[Page] 7 Introduction To Industry Travel To National Events Opens Opportunities For Students
[Page] 9 On The Ground SDSU Extension Specialists Have Vital Role In Bringing Data To Producers
[Page] 10 Curricula Collaboration SDSU Leaders Among Team Preparing Future Precision Ag Coursework
[Page] 12 Future Focus Ag 2020 Plan Prompts Important Reinvestments In State's Ag Experiment Station
[Page] 13 The Power Of Connections Connected Approach Helps Solve "Real-Life" Problems To Benefit Animal And …
College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University
College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University
Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)
[Page] 2 Randy Schekman The Hoch Family Lecturer tells how his road to the Nobel Prize began at a California secondhand store.
[Page] 3 Welcome to South Dakota Visiting Japanese professor’s impressions of American pharmacy education during three-week visit.
[Page] 4 Progress against cancer Immunotherapy presents “exciting” treatment option, Francis Miller Lecturer reports.
[Page] 6 A song and a dance Junior class in medical laboratory science program creates winning video in national contest.
[Page] 8 International rotations Eleven students experience Europe on a three-week rotation; two others serve in Honduras for a month.
[Page] 10 Career options in pharmacy At …
Research: South Dakota State University, Spring 2016, Christie Delfanian, Emily Weber
Research: South Dakota State University, Spring 2016, Christie Delfanian, Emily Weber
Research: South Dakota State University
CONTENTS:
Genome Researcher investigate impact of L1 jumping genes [Page] 2
CRP funds important resource for hunters [Page] 3
Nurse-researchers help health-care facilities develop, improve tobacco-free policies [Page] 3
MS: Exercise scientist improves movement, quality of life for MS patients [Page] 5
Plant scientists defend South Dakota crops against diseases [Plant] 7
Investigating influenza D virus earns doctoral student scholarship [Page] 9
Steel shavings trap phosphorous, protecting water quality [Page] 10
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
This issue includes the 2015 SDSU Extension Annual Report.
[Page] 2 Contours Program Launched: Aims to Provide Insights & Prompt Discussions
[Page] 4 Local Momentum: Formation of State's First “Food Hub” Comes To Fruition [Page] 6 Spotlight On Soil Health: New Coalition Formed
[Page] 8 Exploring A Range Of Options: Youth Programs Cultivate Interest In Natural Resource Careers
[Page] 9 Profiles In Leadership: Our Mission Continues… Ensuring All Citizens Have Access To Education & Emerging Innovation
[Page] 10 Encouraging Animal Well-Being Workshops & Trainings Help Livestock Producers Become Better Stewards
[Page] 12 Wellness Wisdom: Variety Of Efforts Available To Encourage …
Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings
Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings
Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter
[Page] 1 VBSD/ADRDL Researchers Benefit from new Oscar Olson Research Laboratories at SDSU
[Page] 2 Director's Message: The ADRDL in State Statute
[Page] 3 Darrell Johnson Honored by Department
[Page] 3 Pork Quality Assurance Advisor Training Scheduled at SDSU
[Page] 4 Specimen Receiving and Necropsy Sections at the ADRDL: Getting the Diagnostic Process off to a Great Start
[Page] 6 New Anaplasmosis PCR test online at ADRDL
[Page] 6 Laura Schanning Joins ADRDL in Specimen Receiving
[Page] 6 Reminder: Case History Helps Calf Scours Diagnosis
[Page] 6 Dr. Beverly Shelbourn Joins Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department as Instructor
[Page] 6 …
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Winter 2016), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences
Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)
This issue includes the 2015 South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report.
[Page] 2 Director's Message
[Page] 3 Concentrating On Cattle: Researcher Studying Mechanics To Improve Reproduction Efficiency In Beef Cattle
[Page] 5 At The Forefront: SDSU Diagnostic Lab Scientists Sequence Avian Influenza Genome
[Page] 6 Seeking Superior Wheat: Breeder Using Extensive Genome Testing To Improve Winter Wheat Cultivars
[Page] 8 Profiles In Leadership: Plant And Fungi Interactions May Offer New Plant Production Possibilities
[Page] 9 Targeting Emerging Diseases: Plant Pathologists Working To Better Manage Soybean & Sunflower Diseases
[Page] 10 Compelling New Crop: Carinata Offers Potential For Crop Diversity, …
Changes In Neuromuscular Performance Throughout The Menstrual Cycle In Physically Active Females, Joseph D. Albert
Changes In Neuromuscular Performance Throughout The Menstrual Cycle In Physically Active Females, Joseph D. Albert
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Context: In the United States, an excess of $1 billion is spent annually on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair surgeries/rehabilitation programs in varsity female sports. Research has indicated that female athletes may be 2 to 10 times more likely to sustain an ACL tear than their male counterparts. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the neuromuscular changes in females during different phases of the menstrual cycle. Design: Observational Cohort Setting: Laboratory Participants: Fifty (50) physically active college aged females (25 on oral contraception) were recruited to participate in three separate visits throughout one menstrual cycle. The groups …
Determining The Relationship Among Change Fatigue, Resilience, And Job Satisfaction Of Hospital Staff Nurses, Robin Brown
Determining The Relationship Among Change Fatigue, Resilience, And Job Satisfaction Of Hospital Staff Nurses, Robin Brown
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine if there is a relationship among change fatigue, resilience, and job satisfaction of hospital staff nurses and if differences exist between novice and experienced staff nurses.
Background: Healthcare is typified by change. Organizational changes have a negative impact on nurses and the effects of organizational change are being overlooked and under researched. Change fatigue is a result of constant organizational change and has not been researched with nurses.
Methods: The study utilized a descriptive correlational design. Participants completed an online survey, using three tools: Change Fatigue Scale, Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), …
Novel Cellular Targets Of Aspirin In Chemoprevention Studies On P53, G6pd And C-Myc, Guoqiang Ai
Novel Cellular Targets Of Aspirin In Chemoprevention Studies On P53, G6pd And C-Myc, Guoqiang Ai
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Background
Aspirin has generated a significant interest in recent years as a potential chemopreventive agent supported by strong evidence from epidemiological data; however, the mechanisms are not well understood. The objective of this dissertation is to identify novel cyclooxygenase (COX)-independent pathways by which aspirin exerts its anticancer effects in epithelial cancer cell lines. We investigated the effect of aspirin on p53, glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), and c-Myc, all of which are known to play a major role in cancer development. p53 is a tumor suppressor protein, often mutated in cancers causing its inactivation. Expression of G6PD is elevated in many …
Student-Athlete: A Study Of Student-Athlete Workload Compared With Traditional Student Workload, Chuck Provencio
Student-Athlete: A Study Of Student-Athlete Workload Compared With Traditional Student Workload, Chuck Provencio
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to collect and analyze data on the workload of students and student-athletes to determine if there is a significant difference in the workloads of student-athletes compared with non-athletes, including undergraduate and graduate students. It was hypothesized that student-athletes would spend more time in athletic activities, but would sacrifice time in other areas. Method: This analysis of variance study collected data from 22 students at South Dakota State University using the Student Activity Log and categorized those students using a combination of three of six labels (student-athlete or non-athlete, undergraduate or graduate, and working …
College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University
College Of Pharmacy And Allied Health Professions, South Dakota State University
Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)
[Page] 2 Avera’s impact The Avera Health and Science Center, the college’s home, has been open for five years. The facility is a hub of education and professional development for students.
[Page] 4 Transformational gift Wenfeng An is officially introduced as the Markl Faculty Scholar in Cancer Research.
[Page] 6 Pediatric drug development Fall convocation keynote speaker addresses struggles with developing drugs for youth.
[Page] 8 MLS students earn white coats Class of 2016 MLS students receives white coats.
[Page] 10 SDSU Health College of Pharmacy joins other colleges to address the wellness of the campus community.
[Page] 12 Take …
College Of Nursing, Dave Graves, Karissa Kuhle, Emily Weber
College Of Nursing, Dave Graves, Karissa Kuhle, Emily Weber
College of Nursing Magazine
Features
[Page] 2 — Path to awarding graduate degrees has been worth the effort.
[Page] 6 — Work/work balance—Faculty members discuss teaching and health-care careers.
[Page] 10 — Finding her niche: A class section spurs Kim Nearhood to find her passion.
[Page] 12 — West River Nursing Program graduates first DNP class.
[Page] 13 — Certified nurse midwife Brenna Tate gets to experience miracles.
[Page]14 — Lesley Cook and Julie Jones found ideal careers with VA.
[Page] 16 — It took some time but Susan Leddy found a role she loves.
[Page] 17 — Grant Jaspers makes the most of …
Optimization And Application Of Metabolomic Assays For Analyzing Diet-Induced And Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids In Mice And Humans, Robert M. Juenemann
Optimization And Application Of Metabolomic Assays For Analyzing Diet-Induced And Gut Microbiota-Derived Short-Chain Fatty Acids In Mice And Humans, Robert M. Juenemann
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Introduction: In recent decades, the obesity epidemic worldwide has prompted the need for research targeting disease prevention, treatment, and maintenance. Dietary interventions are one of the primary methods to instill positive nutrition habits into one’s lifestyle. Thus, resistant starch type 4 (RS4), a prebiotic dietary fiber, has been proposed to induce beneficial immunometabolic health outcomes. Currently there is a lack of knowledge on the health outcomes of RS4 in adults with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Goal: The goal of this research was to optimize a metabolomic assay to quantify fecal short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), a byproduct of microbial fermentation …
Identity Theory And Women’S Choice Of Medical Specialty, Kelli A. Rolfsmeyer
Identity Theory And Women’S Choice Of Medical Specialty, Kelli A. Rolfsmeyer
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to answer the research question: Does a self theory of social action account for female physicians’ perceptions of past choice of specialty? Perceptions of self changed as she prepared herself to become a physician. During her medical training, a medical student gains a better sense of who she is as a person who will become a doctor. The ability to act back on one’s self, called selfreflexivity, is the mechanism involved in the transitions of a physician’s biographical self. The data for this study was collected through interviews centered on questions chosen from the …
The Effect Of Six Days Of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation On Performance In Trained Crossfit Athletes, Samuel J. Kramer, Daniel A. Baur, Maria T. Spicer, Matthew D. Vukovich
The Effect Of Six Days Of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation On Performance In Trained Crossfit Athletes, Samuel J. Kramer, Daniel A. Baur, Maria T. Spicer, Matthew D. Vukovich
Health and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications
Background: While it is well established that dietary nitrate reduces the metabolic cost of exercise, recent evidence suggests this effect is maintained 24 h following the final nitrate dose when plasma nitrite levels have returned to baseline. In addition, acute dietary nitrate was recently reported to enhance peak power production. Our purpose was to examine whether chronic dietary nitrate supplementation enhanced peak power 24 h following the final dose and if this impacted performance in a heavily power-dependent sport.
Methods: In a double-blind, randomized, crossover design, maximal aerobic capacity, body composition, strength, maximal power (30 s Wingate), endurance (2 km …
Longitudinal Examination Of Perceived Stress And Depression Symptomology In Division I Student-Athletes, Bobby Daigle
Longitudinal Examination Of Perceived Stress And Depression Symptomology In Division I Student-Athletes, Bobby Daigle
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
CONTEXT: Concussions are all too prevalent in amongst athletes. Concussions make up almost 5 percent of all collegiate athletic injuries. Concussions have been linked with many long lasting effects including depression and increased stress or anxiety.
OBJECTIVE: To longitudinally examine post-concussion depression and stress levels in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 athletes.
DESIGN: Descriptive longitudinal study.
SETTING: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I collegiate athletics.
PARTICIPANTS: Concussed and uninjured Division I collegiate athletes, ages 18-22, competing in football, women’s soccer, baseball, softball, and women’s track.
INTERVENTION(S): Participants completed the CES-D at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months …
The Nurse As A Family Caregiver: Their Experience, Their Story, Julie A. Hansen
The Nurse As A Family Caregiver: Their Experience, Their Story, Julie A. Hansen
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative narrative research study was to explore and bring more attention to the Registered Nurse in the role of informal caregiver to family members. These caregivers are responsible for the care of parents, spouses, and children. The stories shared in this study are not isolated experiences as more and more nurses are placed in the caregiver role outside of their formal professional role. The number of caregiver roles are expected to increase with the increasing numbers of baby boomers and improved life expectancy.
The Correlation Between Strength Levels Measured Through Dynamic Strength Exercises And The Incidence And Severity Of Injury Among Collegiate Athletes, Alex Jardine
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Injury to athletes in sport occurs as a result of extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors. Mounting evidence points toward decreased strength as a predictor of injury in athletes. By comparing strength levels in functional movement patterns to injury, the strength and conditioning professional will be able to design effective training programs to reduce the incidence of injury in sport better. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between strength measured through dynamic strength exercises (power clean, the squat, and the bench press) among collegiate athletes and the incidence and severity of injury. We hypothesized that greater incidence …
Icook 4-H: 0 To 24-Month Accelerometer-Derived Physical Activity And Sedentary Time In Youth, Emily Hofer
Icook 4-H: 0 To 24-Month Accelerometer-Derived Physical Activity And Sedentary Time In Youth, Emily Hofer
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
To assess accelerometer-derived physical activity and sedentary time from 0 to 24- months in youth in the iCook 4-H program. The iCook 4-H Program was a 5-state, randomized, control-treatment, family-based childhood obesity prevention intervention promoting cooking, eating and playing together. Youth, 9-10 years old, and their main adult meal preparer, participated in the 12-week program followed by monthly newsletters and bi-yearly booster sessions until 24-months. Physical activity and sedentary time were determined for youth who wore an Actigraph GT3X+ accelerometer for 7 days at 0, 4, 12, and 24-months and met defined accelerometer compliance standards. Mean daily minutes of sedentary …
Effects Of Ischemic Preconditioning On Exercise Economy, Gungeet Kaur
Effects Of Ischemic Preconditioning On Exercise Economy, Gungeet Kaur
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Ischemic preconditioning (IPC) is the application of small bouts of ischemia followed by reperfusion. IPC has shown to enhance exercise performance in varied sports like 5K running, cycling and swimming. However, effect of ischemic preconditioning on running economy have not be investigated so far. We proposed that bilateral ischemic preconditioning will improve running economy in young healthy people. Methods: The study was a randomized single- blinded crossover study. Nineteen men and women were included in the study. Each participant underwent a sham and IPC trial using high pressure cuff (EC20 rapid cuff inflator, DE Hokanson, Inc.) followed by running economy …
Impact Of Dietary Bioactive Components In Chronic Diseases Using Nutrigenomics, Nutriepigenomics, And Metagenomics Approaches, Bijaya Prasad Upadhyaya
Impact Of Dietary Bioactive Components In Chronic Diseases Using Nutrigenomics, Nutriepigenomics, And Metagenomics Approaches, Bijaya Prasad Upadhyaya
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Chronic diseases that include seven of the top ten leading causes of premature deaths in the United States demand more than eighty percent of all health care cost. Although typical Western diets--high fat (HF), low fiber and low vegetables-- are frequently associated with increased risk for chronic diseases like obesity, metabolic syndrome (MetS), type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and cancer, there is a lack of mechanistic understanding of a causal relationship between diet and disease phenotypes, particularly in a clinical setting. This dissertation research aimed to address this research gap through the effects of wheat fiber-derived resistant starch type …
Influencers And Barriers To Consumption Of Healthful Diets In Rural Youth In Context Of The Bioecological Model, Megan Bren
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study is to determine influencers and barriers to healthful dietary intake in rural youth in context of the bioecological model. Four focus groups as part of Ignite, a tri-state, five-year, community based partipatory research (CBPR) intervention were conducted with 6th to 8th grade adolescents from an economically disadvantaged community of rural South Dakota. Results were categorized into the context of the bioecological model. Within the model, the process, person, context and time (PPCT) design with the three types of personal characteristics were used to describe the framework in which the systems are embedded. Focus group content …
Influence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors On Remote Ischemic Preconditioning, Tiffany Trachte
Influence Of Cardiovascular Risk Factors On Remote Ischemic Preconditioning, Tiffany Trachte
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
A powerful therapy against microvascular endothelial ischemia-reperfusion injury is remote ischemic preconditioning (rIPC), which triggers tissue protection by exposing a limb to small cycles of vascular occlusion. Animal models indicate that CVD risk factors reduce the protective benefits of ischemic conditioning. However, there are no human studies investigating how a burden of risk factors interferes with rIPC to prevent endothelial injury. The purpose of the present study was to determine the influence of risk factor burden on the capacity of rIPC to prevent endothelial reperfusion injury in humans. Twenty-two (age: 45±14 yr., BMI: 31±8 kg/m2) sedentary adults (12 lower burden: …
Differences In Running Mechanics Between Overweight/Obese And Healthy Weight Children, Kristen Roles
Differences In Running Mechanics Between Overweight/Obese And Healthy Weight Children, Kristen Roles
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Background/Purpose: Physical activity is commonly prescribed to reduce childhood obesity. However, due to differences in mechanics during low-impact activities, such as walking, obese children may be more prone to negative physical complications during high-impact activities, such as running. Therefore, this study analyzed the mechanical differences in running mechanics between healthy weight (HW) and overweight/obese (OV/OB) children. We hypothesized that when compared to HW children, OV/OB children would display higher vertical loading, greater joint moments and greater joint angular impulses during running. We also expect decreased sagittal plane range of motion and increased frontal plane range of motion of the hip, …
Pilot Study Of The Effects Of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback On Perceived Stress, Perceived Coping Ability, And Resilience In Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Andrea J. Harmelink
Pilot Study Of The Effects Of Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback On Perceived Stress, Perceived Coping Ability, And Resilience In Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Andrea J. Harmelink
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Objective. The purpose of this quasi-experimental randomized controlled two-group pilot study was to test the effectiveness of a Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (HRVB) intervention on accelerated baccalaureate nursing (ABN) students’ perceived stress, perceived coping ability, and resilience over four weeks during an academic term of ABN coursework. This study was guided by Lazarus and Folkman’s Transactional Theory of Stress and Coping, with a focus on primary appraisal.
Background. ABN students report higher perceived stress and anxiety compared with nursing students in traditional four-year nursing programs due to the compressed and fast-paced format of the ABN curriculum. Qualitative data points to …