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The Influence Of Parental Obesity On Children And Adolescents, Seth Seward, Kaylee Eckert
The Influence Of Parental Obesity On Children And Adolescents, Seth Seward, Kaylee Eckert
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Obesity in America is an epidemic, with a total of 42.4% of adults having a BMI over 30.0. In Healthy People 2030, America set the goal of decreasing childhood and adolescent obesity from 17.8% of our population to 15.5%. Obesity is directly related to a higher risk of developing hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, asthma, anxiety, and depression. Through our literature review, we created the question 'During the ages of 2 to 18, are children and adolescents who have obese parents at an increased risk for obesity and related health diseases in comparison with children and adolescents who do not have obese …
The Impacts Of Consuming Peanuts During Pregnancy, Hannah Irons, Grace Jones
The Impacts Of Consuming Peanuts During Pregnancy, Hannah Irons, Grace Jones
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Peanut allergy accounts for the majority of severe food-related allergic reactions. Childhood allergies have increased in prevalence by 50% between 1997 to 2011 with peanut allergies almost tripling between 1997 and 2017 (Turke, 2017). It tends to present early in life and affected individuals usually do not outgrow it. Reactions to peanuts can range from mild to severe, such as anaphylaxis. The diagnosis of a peanut allergy is confirmed with the detection of peanut-specific IgE (Czolk R., 2021). The question remains "how does one develop a peanut allergy?" Our research project has used evidence-based practice and nursing research to determine …
Mandatory Nurse-To-Patient Ratios Impact On Nurse Satisfaction In California Icus, Emily Mcguire, Anna Schmied
Mandatory Nurse-To-Patient Ratios Impact On Nurse Satisfaction In California Icus, Emily Mcguire, Anna Schmied
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The purpose of this research was to determine if nurse satisfaction was greater in California intensive care units (ICUs) where there is a mandatory nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, one registered nurse (RN) to two patients. Greater nurse satisfaction contributes to the overall improvement of both nurse and patient outcomes. Nurses who work in intensive care units experience high rates of mental distress and poor health due their job demands. Research shows that the mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios in California ICUs lead to fewer work injuries, greater nurse retention, and less burnout - all of which improves nurse satisfaction. This is compared …
Does Smoking Cessation Counseling Improve Success Rates In Adult Smokers Who Desire To Quit Compared To Both Pharmacologic Therapy For Cessation And No Therapy Or Counseling?, Madison Pribble, Trevor Leonard
Does Smoking Cessation Counseling Improve Success Rates In Adult Smokers Who Desire To Quit Compared To Both Pharmacologic Therapy For Cessation And No Therapy Or Counseling?, Madison Pribble, Trevor Leonard
Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
This research is aimed to answer the question: does smoking cessation counseling improve success rates in adult smokers who desire to quit compared to pharmacologic therapy for cessation and no therapy or counseling? We looked at health-related literature to determine which method of smoking cessation had the highest success rates. In our research we expected to find that success rates were greatest when individuals had a combination of pharmacotherapy in conjunction with counseling. A report of the Surgeon General compiled results of studies reporting the efficacy of numerous cessation therapies and their success. Our research of these and other reports …
Patients On Non-Icu Floors Accessibility To Complex Monitoring Devices Compared To Standard Monitors On The Ability To Provide Critical Monitoring When Necessary, Ashton Seifert
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Cardiac arrest that occurs in hospitals carries a mortality rate of 80%, even though there are numerous advances in health care (Yousaf et al., 2018). Typically, these life-threatening cardiac arrests can be preceded by changes in the client's status, specifically in the vital signs (Yousaf et al., 2018). While in the ICU mortality rates are increased and all patients are monitored on a monitor that can read Arterial line pressures, continuous pulses, and monitoring of oxygen saturation. Patients on the non-ICU floor receive monitoring using standard devices. These devices only monitor vital signs periodically and do not provide continuous monitoring …
Prone Versus Supine In Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Caroline Nham, Estela Hurd
Prone Versus Supine In Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Caroline Nham, Estela Hurd
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The purpose for this project is to determine whether the prone position is the best position for a patient who is being placed on a mechanical ventilator. Our research question is, in mechanically ventilated patients, does the use of the prone position promote better patient outcomes than the supine position? We are comparing recent studies on the benefits and complications that can arise in placing patients in the prone or supine position. We hypothesize that the prone position has greater benefits towards the patient's quality of care. Utilizing the library as a resource, provided us with relevant information related to …
Evidence Based Research Project: Racial Disparities In Healthcare, Annie Elliott, Bridget Canderelli, Miranda Mozingo, Elizabeth Powers
Evidence Based Research Project: Racial Disparities In Healthcare, Annie Elliott, Bridget Canderelli, Miranda Mozingo, Elizabeth Powers
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Many studies completed in the United States have proven that there is a national problem surrounding our country regarding racial disparities in health care. The issue of racial disparities directly impact patient care negatively, and statistics prove that people of color actually have a higher mortality rate. There are a variety of reasons that this issue is happening in our country, beginning with our education system, and even unconscious biases among healthcare professionals. Research has shown that many healthcare professionals believe, and are taught, the misbelief that People of Color feel less pain or that they may be drug addicts …
Health Disparities In Low Income Areas, Kerry Williams Williams, Angelika Gomez, Anaya Jennings, Isabella Kohama-Flores
Health Disparities In Low Income Areas, Kerry Williams Williams, Angelika Gomez, Anaya Jennings, Isabella Kohama-Flores
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
The goal of our presentation is to discuss the healthcare disadvantages within lower income areas within the Unites States. It has been found that dependent upon the area in which an individual lives, their access to various forms of healthcare can be scarce and practically non-beneficial to them. Throughout our presentation, we hope to not only bring awareness to this unfortunate issue but also focus and incorporate ways in which healthcare professionals, such as nurses, can take initiative and help to give the community the healthcare needed to survive and maintain.
Vascular Access Teams And Their Success In The Acute Care Setting, Amanda King
Vascular Access Teams And Their Success In The Acute Care Setting, Amanda King
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV) are frequently used in acute care settings for short-term delivery of intravenous (IV) medications and fluids (Marsh et al., 2018). While this is a common practice in the hospital, the insertion of these PIVs can be quite difficult. According to Marsh et al. (2018), multiple insertion attempts are common, and post-insertion failures from complications such as occlusion are as high as 69%, triggering the insertion of subsequent catheters. This research analyzed the use of a vascular access team, commonly known as an IV team, to improve PIV outcomes in the acute care setting. These vascular access …
The Efficacy Of The Z-Track Method For Intramuscular Injections And Analysis Of Z-Track, Seth Seward, Brooke Buchanan, Anna Schmied, Trevor Leonard
The Efficacy Of The Z-Track Method For Intramuscular Injections And Analysis Of Z-Track, Seth Seward, Brooke Buchanan, Anna Schmied, Trevor Leonard
Spring Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry
Z-track method is used in all intramuscular injections with the exception of vaccinations. It is commonly taught that this is to reduce pain and to ensure all the medication is delivered into the muscular tissue. This project analyzes studies and medical articles to determine if this is the truth or if abstaining from using the Z-track method is indicated.