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Psychological Distress In General Undergraduate Students And Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Kersten O'Brien
Psychological Distress In General Undergraduate Students And Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Kersten O'Brien
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Background/Significance: Psychological distress in undergraduate college students is a significant concern in the U.S. Many stressors, such as academics and finances, are associated with high levels of reported stress, depression and anxiety. Nursing students face additional stressors, such as meeting program requirements, practicing in clinical environments and preparing for their licensure exam.
Purpose: The purpose of this review is to describe psychological distress levels in baccalaureate nursing students compared to general undergraduate students and what interventions help relieve student distress.
Methods: A literature review was conducted using CINAHL and PubMed databases.
Findings: While general undergraduate college students report high psychological …
The Significance Of Transient Elastography In The Prevention And Early Detection For Individuals With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Nafld), Emmalee Peck
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Early detection and intervention are key to reverse Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Newer imaging modalities such as the transient elastography (FibroScan) is a method in which healthcare providers can detect fibrosis and cirrhosis, as measured by the amount of liver stiffness, in individuals with NAFLD. The purpose of this review was to synthesize the literature comparing transient elastography to invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques for the detection of liver fibrosis in people with NAFLD. Thirty articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in this review. Overall, transient elastography was found to be a sufficient tool in conjunction and …