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The Use Of Variation Theory To Enhance Speech-Impaired Students’ Learning Of Putonghua, Pei Ying, Peggie Ho

Practical Social and Industrial Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

14th Annual Pacific Research Day Abstracts, University Of The Pacific

Excellence Day

No abstract provided.

Development Of A Global Health Curriculum At Christiana Care Health System: An Independent Academic Health Center And Member Of The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance, Christopher Prater, Md, Audrey Merriam, Md, Omar Khan, Md, Mhs, John Donnelly, Md, Susan Thompson, Do

JCIPE 2012

Work in Progress (16 PowerPoint slides)

The Global Health Program at Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is an innovative, multi-disciplinary educational program seeking to improve the public health knowledge base and skills of interested health professionals through didactic, simulation and clinical experiences. A recent AAMC survey revealed 30% ofU.S.medical students participated in an international elective in 2006 versus 15% in 1997. In a resident survey at CCHS in 2010, 70% of residents responded that it was important to have global health education. These figures indicate an increasing interest in global health during residency training. In order to draw interest from …

Development Of A Global Health Curriculum At Christiana Care Health System: An Independent Academic Health Center And Member Of The Delaware Health Sciences Alliance, Christopher Prater, Audrey Merriam, Omar Khan, John Donnelly, Susan Thompson

JCIPE 2012

The Global Health Program at Christiana Care Health System (CCHS) is an innovative, multi-disciplinary educational program seeking to improve the public health knowledge base and skills of interested health professionals through didactic, simulation and clinical experiences. A recent AAMC survey revealed 30% ofU.S.medical students participated in an international elective in 2006 versus 15% in 1997. In a resident survey at CCHS in 2010, 70% of residents responded that it was important to have global health education. These figures indicate an increasing interest in global health during residency training. In order to draw interest from a variety of backgrounds, we developed …

Hiv-Abc: Bringing Healthcare Home, University Of Kentucky Project Chance Grant, Kelley Ratermann, Julia Brenneman, David Wittmer, Molly Trent, Frank Romanelli, Andrea Pfeifle

JCIPE 2012

This program serves to enhance antiretroviral adherence within a population of patients identified to have barriers to optimal medication compliance, and to enhance interprofessional camaraderie and HIV/AIDS knowledge through participation with a community-based organization (CBO).

“HIV– ABC: Bringing Healthcare Home” was created by UK College of Pharmacy students as a way to form an “Adherence Buddy and Counselor” system between HIV patients and trained student pharmacists. Students are matched with identified non-adherent patients and attend clinic visits to help improve adherence and reduce/manage medication adverse effects. Clinic patients also receive nutritional counseling/modified menus to address nutritional needs from the CBO …

Hiv-Abc: Bringing Healthcare Home, University Of Kentucky Project Chance Grant, Julia Brenneman, Kelley Ratermann

JCIPE 2012

Work in Progress (18 PowerPoint slides)

This program serves to enhance antiretroviral adherence within a population of patients identified to have barriers to optimal medication compliance, and to enhance interprofessional camaraderie and HIV/AIDS knowledge through participation with a community-based organization (CBO).

“HIV– ABC: Bringing Healthcare Home” was created by UK College of Pharmacy students as a way to form an “Adherence Buddy and Counselor” system between HIV patients and trained student pharmacists. Students are matched with identified non-adherent patients and attend clinic visits to help improve adherence and reduce/manage medication adverse effects. Clinic patients also receive nutritional counseling/modified menus to …

Southeastern Pennsylvania (Sepa) Regional Enhancements Addressing Disconnects (Reads) In Cardiovascular Health Communication, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Rob Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph Drph,Mph,Ches, Martha Romney, Jd, Rn, Mph, Patricia Yurchick, Rn, Mba, Cphq, Leslie Sterns, Esther Moberg

JCIPE 2012

Seminar (39 PowerPoint slides)

The objective of SEPA- READS is to enhance the capacity of health care systems and professionals to address health literacy needs of adults’ (aged 50+) to improve cardiovascular health outcomes by 1) identifying, implementing and evaluating educational/systems changes designed to improve written materials, navigation and provider communication skills, and 2) enhancing the ability of older adults to communicate effectively with healthcare providers. This is accomplished by: 1) creating a broad-based Cardiovascular Health Literacy Coalition (CHLC) 2) improving the ability of adults to communicate effectively with healthcare providers/staff at multiple points of care.

The CHLC consists of …

Southeastern Pennsylvania (Sepa) Regional Enhancements Addressing Disconnects (Reads) In Cardiovascular Health Communication, Rickie Brawer, James D. Plumb, Rob Simmons, Martha Romney, Patrick Yurchick, Esther Moberg

JCIPE 2012

The objective of SEPA- READS is to enhance the capacity of health care systems and professionals to address health literacy needs of adults’ (aged 50+) to improve cardiovascular health outcomes by 1) identifying, implementing and evaluating educational/systems changes designed to improve written materials, navigation and provider communication skills, and 2) enhancing the ability of older adults to communicate effectively with healthcare providers. This is accomplished by: 1) creating a broad-based Cardiovascular Health Literacy Coalition (CHLC) 2) improving the ability of adults to communicate effectively with healthcare providers/staff at multiple points of care.

The CHLC consists of a Coalition Steering Committee …

A Model Description For The Transition From Multiprofessional To Interprofessional Courses, John Vitale, Mhs, Pa (Ascp), Reed Brooks, Ms, Pa (Ascp)

JCIPE 2012

Work in Progress (19 PowerPoint Slides)

Transitioning from multiprofessional to interprofessional courses requires a commitment on behalf of the faculty of the programs represented within these courses. Through the development of advisory committees, creation and implementation of curricula, obtainment of pre- and post-test data and course evaluations this transition can be achieved.

The Pathologists’ Assistant Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is currently involved in a transition of many of its students’ courses from multiprofessional to interprofessional; one such example is the Neuroscience course which combines Pathologists’ Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Podiatry students. This transition includes the …

The Job Opportunity Investment Network Education On Diabetes In Urban Populations (Joined-Up) Project, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Diane Cornman-Levy

JCIPE 2012

Work in Progress (36 PowerPoint Slides)

Diabetes and obesity are inter-related health issues that impact many aspects of daily living, including workplace productivity and efficiency. Obese individuals are less likely to be employed and more often absent from work. Nearly one billion dollars per year is attributed to lost productivity for reasons relating to diabetes including early retirement, increased sick days, disability and premature mortality.

Utilizing an interdisciplinary team of a physician, public health staff, nursing and health educators, the Job Opportunity Investment Network Education on Diabetes in Urban Populations (JOINED-UP) is a diabetes and obesity healthy lifestyle education program …

The Job Opportunity Investment Network Education On Diabetes In Urban Populations (Joined-Up) Project, Rickie Brawer, James D. Plumb, Neva White, David Madison, Pamela Harrod-Smith

JCIPE 2012

Diabetes and obesity are inter-related health issues that impact many aspects of daily living, including workplace productivity and efficiency. Obese individuals are less likely to be employed and more often absent from work. Nearly one billion dollars per year is attributed to lost productivity for reasons relating to diabetes including early retirement, increased sick days, disability and premature mortality.

Utilizing an interdisciplinary team of a physician, public health staff, nursing and health educators, the Job Opportunity Investment Network Education on Diabetes in Urban Populations (JOINED-UP) is a diabetes and obesity healthy lifestyle education program that is embedded in a Green …

A Model Description For The Transition From Multiprofessional To Interprofessional Courses, John E. Vitale, Reed Brooks, Ms, Pa (Ascp)

JCIPE 2012

Transitioning from multiprofessional to interprofessional courses requires a commitment on behalf of the faculty of the programs represented within these courses. Through the development of advisory committees, creation and implementation of curricula, obtainment of pre- and post-test data and course evaluations this transition can be achieved.

The Pathologists’ Assistant Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is currently involved in a transition of many of its students’ courses from multiprofessional to interprofessional; one such example is the Neuroscience course which combines Pathologists’ Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Podiatry students. This transition includes the formation of an advisory group, review …

Career Support Network, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Stephen Kern, Phd, Otr/L, Faota

JCIPE 2012

Seminar (44 PowerPoint Slides)

Project Overview: This project is funded under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Local Funding Partnerships Annual Program in support of innovative, community-based projects that improve the health and health care for underserved and vulnerable populations.Philadelphia currently confronts an unprecedented employment crisis. InSouth Philadelphia, the unemployment rate is 35%. Those who are unemployed present with multiple health problems that are barriers to retaining jobs and achieving economic stability.

The Career Support Network was conceived to help underserved, newly-employed adults to overcome these barriers and succeed in long-term careers. It will accomplish this mission by creating an integrated, …

Career Support Network, Rickie Brawer, James D. Plumb, Stephen Kern

JCIPE 2012

Project Overview: This project is funded under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Local Funding Partnerships Annual Program in support of innovative, community-based projects that improve the health and health care for underserved and vulnerable populations.Philadelphia currently confronts an unprecedented employment crisis. InSouth Philadelphia, the unemployment rate is 35%. Those who are unemployed present with multiple health problems that are barriers to retaining jobs and achieving economic stability.

The Career Support Network was conceived to help underserved, newly-employed adults to overcome these barriers and succeed in long-term careers. It will accomplish this mission by creating an integrated, one-stop center that weaves …

Partnerships For Health - Jeff Health And The Rwanda Village Concept Project – A Model Of Interdisciplinary Health Professions Student Global Education, James D. Plumb, Ellen Plumb, Breanne Ward, Ashlyn Sakona, Morgan Greenfield, Elisabeth Collins

JCIPE 2012

A partnership between the Rwanda Village Concept Project (RVCP), a medical student program in Butare, and Jeff HEALTH (Helping East Africans Link to Health), a multidisciplinary student organization at ThomasJeffersonUniversity, has been working in two Rwandan villages for the past five years. Initially, The Rwanda Health and Healing Project consisted of two programs, a Genocide Survivors Village Transformation and creation of a GenocideMemorial Park. These programs lead to a comprehensive community health assessment, which: 1) documented the needs through key informant interviews and focus groups; 2) identified health resources currently available; and 3) reviewed needs in context of the social …

Partnerships For Health - Jeff Health And The Rwanda Village Concept Project – A Model Of Interdisciplinary Health Professions Student Global Education, Ellen Plumb, Md, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Francis Barchi, Mbe, Phd, Breanne Ward, Ashlyn Sakona, Morgan Greenfield, Elisabeth Collins, Cameron Bass, Md, Kaitlan Elston, Md, Rwanda Squad

JCIPE 2012

Seminar (23 PowerPoint Slides)

A partnership between the Rwanda Village Concept Project (RVCP), a medical student program in Butare, and Jeff HEALTH (Helping East Africans Link to Health), a multidisciplinary student organization at ThomasJeffersonUniversity, has been working in two Rwandan villages for the past five years. Initially, The Rwanda Health and Healing Project consisted of two programs, a Genocide Survivors Village Transformation and creation of a GenocideMemorial Park. These programs lead to a comprehensive community health assessment, which: 1) documented the needs through key informant interviews and focus groups; 2) identified health resources currently available; and 3) reviewed needs in …

The Teaching Leader Series: Interprofessional Faculty Development Update, Amy B. Smith, Phd, Cynthia A. Cappel, Msn, Rn-Bc, Ne-Bc, Jaan Naktin, Tanya Ensminger, Alexander J. Lemheney, William Boyer, Tricia Shimkus

JCIPE 2012

Seminar (24 PowerPoint slides)

Purpose: The mission of the Teaching Leader Series is to strengthen teaching, learning and assessment skills by providing opportunities and support for faculty to achieve educational excellence, promote interdisciplinary collaboration and encourage instructional innovation.

Background: The Series is based on the assumption that an inclusive strategy would help ensure sustainability and that unique learning experiences occur when two or more professions together learned with, from, and about each other’s teaching practice.

Since the Series began in 2008 over 20 different topics have been presented including Adult Learning, Curriculum Development, Narrative Medicine, and Teaching with Simulation and …

The Professional Curricula Time Crunch: Options For Changing Student Understanding And Perceptions Of Interprofessional Learning And Collaboration, Robert Wellmon, Linda Knauss, Barbara Gilin, Tracey Rush

JCIPE 2012

Purpose: The purpose of this seminar is to describe and discuss the effectiveness of an educational module designed to incorporate opportunities for interprofessional learning (IPL) and collaboration into the professional curricula of 4 disciplines. The seminar will invite participants to share their experiences with redefining education to include opportunities for IPL when limited time and resources are available.

Background: Working effectively on interprofessional healthcare teams requires prior preparation. Academic institutions can play a key role in this process by creating opportunities for IPL and collaboration prior to graduation. An increasing number of schools are looking for ways to incorporate IPL …

The Professional Curricula Time Crunch: Options For Changing Student Understanding And Perceptions Of Interprofessional Learning And Collaboration, Robert Wellmon, Pt, Phd, Ncs, Linda Knauss, Phd, Abpp, Barbara Gilin, Msw, Lcsw, Tracey Rush, Edd

JCIPE 2012

Seminar (56 PowerPoint slides)

Purpose: The purpose of this seminar is to describe and discuss the effectiveness of an educational module designed to incorporate opportunities for interprofessional learning (IPL) and collaboration into the professional curricula of 4 disciplines. The seminar will invite participants to share their experiences with redefining education to include opportunities for IPL when limited time and resources are available.

Background: Working effectively on interprofessional healthcare teams requires prior preparation. Academic institutions can play a key role in this process by creating opportunities for IPL and collaboration prior to graduation. An increasing number of schools are looking for …

College Within A College (Cwic) – Population Health, James D. Plumb Md, Mph, Rickie Brawer, Mph, Phd, Rob Simmons, Drph, Mph, Mches, Cph, Abbie Santana, Msph, Nancy L. Chernett, Ma, Mph

JCIPE 2012

Seminar presentation (55 PowerPoint Slides)

The development of programmatic tracks providing students with academic opportunities outside of the traditional medical curriculum represents a national trend in medical education. With HRSA Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Joint Graduate Degree five-year funding, the Department of Family and Community Medicine at ThomasJeffersonUniversitycreated an Inter-professional Primary Care Dual Degree Program (IPCDDP), which builds on JeffersonMedicalCollege’s College within a College (CwiC) Scholarly Concentrations Program in Population Health. The mission of the IPCDDP is to provide outstanding training in primary care and innovative education in chronic care management and population and public health in order to prepare primary …

College Within A College (Cwic) – Population Health, James D. Plumb, Rickie Brawer, Rob Simmons, Abbie Santana, Nancy L. Chernett

JCIPE 2012

The development of programmatic tracks providing students with academic opportunities outside of the traditional medical curriculum represents a national trend in medical education. With HRSA Interdisciplinary and Interprofessional Joint Graduate Degree five-year funding, the Department of Family and Community Medicine at ThomasJeffersonUniversitycreated an Inter-professional Primary Care Dual Degree Program (IPCDDP), which builds on JeffersonMedicalCollege’s College within a College (CwiC) Scholarly Concentrations Program in Population Health. The mission of the IPCDDP is to provide outstanding training in primary care and innovative education in chronic care management and population and public health in order to prepare primary care leaders to serve as …

Computer Supported Interprofessional Education For Improving Health Profession Students’ Attitudes Toward Teamwork And Team Performance, Kellie Smith, Rn, Msn, Carolyn Carolyn Giordano, Phd

JCIPE 2012

15 minute research paper (19 PowerPoint Slides)

This presentation will present results from a study that investigated the effect computer supported interprofessional education (CSIE) had on healthcare profession students’ attitudes toward healthcare teamwork and to what extent computer supported group processing impacted student perceptions of team performance. A hybrid approach to interprofessional education, CSIE, was used to provide students with an educational experience that combined the benefits of traditional face-to-face communication with a computer-mediated platform.

JeffersonCenterfor InterProfessional Education has successfully been providing IPE to healthcare students for over 5 years. A long term strategic goal was identified to “create innovative …

Computer Supported Interprofessional Education For Improving Health Profession Students’ Attitudes Toward Teamwork And Team Performance, Kellie Smith, Carolyn Giordano

JCIPE 2012

This presentation will present results from a study that investigated the effect computer supported interprofessional education (CSIE) had on healthcare profession students’ attitudes toward healthcare teamwork and to what extent computer supported group processing impacted student perceptions of team performance. A hybrid approach to interprofessional education, CSIE, was used to provide students with an educational experience that combined the benefits of traditional face-to-face communication with a computer-mediated platform.

JeffersonCenterfor InterProfessional Education has successfully been providing IPE to healthcare students for over 5 years. A long term strategic goal was identified to “create innovative learning environments that support interprofessional education including …

A Collaborative Care Summit: A Regional Model Of Interprofessional Education, Karen E. Arscott, D.O., M.Sc., Aobnmm, Diane Haleem, Phd, Edward Foote, Pharmd, Fccp, Bcps, Maria Olenick, Crnp, Phd(C)

JCIPE 2012

15 minute Research Paper (31 PowerPoint slides)

Purpose: To describe an interprofessional summit

Background: Northeastern/North Central Pennsylvania is home to several excellent healthcare education programs. Unfortunately these programs are somewhat smaller and isolated with most universities/colleges housing just a few disciplines. Interprofessional education requires collaboration across institutions, professions, and county lines. The Northeast/central

Interprofessional Education Coalition, comprised of a group of educators from 12 colleges and universities, was created in 2008 with a mission to promote IPE in our region.

Description of Intervention: An Interprofessional Care Summit was held on March 30, 2011 at five different sites …

A Collaborative Care Summit: A Regional Model Of Interprofessional Education, Karen Arscott, Diane Haleem, Edward Foote, Maria Olenick

JCIPE 2012

Purpose: To describe an interprofessional summit

Background: Northeastern/North CentralPennsylvania is home to several excellent healthcare education programs. Unfortunately these programs are somewhat smaller and isolated with most universities/colleges housing just a few disciplines. Interprofessional education requires collaboration across institutions, professions, and county lines. The Northeast/central Interprofessional Education Coalition, comprised of a group of educators from 12 colleges and universities, was created in 2008 with a mission to promote IPE in our region.

Description of Intervention: An Interprofessional Care Summit was held on March 30, 2011 at five different sites inScranton,Wilkes-Barre andWilliamsport. The collaborative team designed a case …

Behavior Management And Psychopharmacology In Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, James Coplan Md

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) frequently manifest maladaptive behavior. In this workshop we will describe the underlying neuropsychological deficits in ASD, explain how these deficits give rise to various maladaptive behaviors, and provide a logical framework for responding to such behaviors, including behavioral methods and various medications.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Understand fundamental behavioral principles such as positive and negative reinforcement, overcorrection, and token economies
2. Understand the concept of cognitive rigidity as a driver of maladaptive behavior in persons with ASD, and identify behavioral and pharmacological methods of benefit
3. Understand the role of dysregulation of attention …

Meeting The Needs Of Individuals With Autism: Considerations For The Future, Nina Wall-Coté Mss, Lsw

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

During this session, the Bureau of Autism Services will share information about its key initiatives, including: PA autism census data, the PA Autism Needs Assessment findings and recommendations, the ASERT Collaboratives regional projects, and information about the Adult Autism Waiver and the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP). BAS will also share additional resources and collaborative efforts underway to help individuals with autism improve their quality of life, achieve independence, and become contributing members of their communities.

This program is designed to help you…

1. Identify implications of regional census data for systems supporting individuals with an ASD.
2. Understand the findings and …

Adolescents And Adults With Autism: Evidence-Based Practice In Support Of Competence And Quality Of Life, Peter F. Gerhardt Ed.D.

Annual Foundations Behavioral Health/La Salle University Autism Spectrum Disorders Conference

No abstract provided.

Changes In Expression Of Genes Associated With Autophagy And Apoptosis In Neuronal Cells Infected With Hsv-1may Suggest Infection-Induced Mechanisms Of Neurodegeneration, Alexis Mark, Fiora D. Zoga, Brian J. Balin Phd, Denah M. Appelt Phd, Susan T. Hingley

Research Day

Background:This study investigates the potential role of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), by exploring changes in gene expression related to antiviral immunity and the autophagic pathway. Autophagy is a process that recycles organelles and proteins to create more energy for the cell. This pathway has been linked to neurodegeneration, as malfunctions in the completion of this process lead to a decline in overall cellular health and function. Interestingly, HSV-1 has been shown to block the completion of autophagy, which would potentially contribute to the cytopathic changes observed …

The Effects Of Dihydrobiopterin And Tetrahydrobiopterin On Hydrogen Peroxide And Nitric Oxide Release During Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy, Brittany L. Deiling, Edward S. Iames, Kerry-Anne Perkins, Qian Chen Phd, Lindon H. Young Phd

Research Day

Extracorporeal shockwave lithrotripsy (ESWL) is an effective, non-invasive clinical therapy utilized to break up stones in the kidney and urinary tract. A lithotripter generates high-energy acoustic pulses and propagates those shock waves through a lens on a region that focuses on the location of the stone, in turn breaking up the stone. The successive pulses generate shearing forces and cavitation bubbles. Cavitation bubbles are the formation and implosion of liquid free zones. The cavitation bubbles implode rapidly to create their own shockwaves that also put pressure on the stone. After treatment, fragmentation of the stone allows the debris to be …