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Importance Of Eye Exams As A Secondary Preventative Measure For Diabetic Retinopathy: Winning The War On Blindness, Alondra S. Arredondo, Olivia Demeyer, Rachel Louise Pfenning-Wendt, Samuel Wolfe
Importance Of Eye Exams As A Secondary Preventative Measure For Diabetic Retinopathy: Winning The War On Blindness, Alondra S. Arredondo, Olivia Demeyer, Rachel Louise Pfenning-Wendt, Samuel Wolfe
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Despite current efforts by medical professionals to reduce the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a microvascular complication of uncontrolled diabetes, this noncommunicable disease remains the leading cause of preventable vision loss worldwide (Cheloni et al., 2019). Research estimates 90% of DR cases could be prevented if detected early through routine eye exams, yet certain social determinants of health still remain a significant barrier for many individuals to receive this care. According to Wong & Sabanayagam (2020), only 25% of DM patients in developing countries receive routine care with adequate eye screenings. The goal of this community service project was to …
Homelessness And Diabetes: A Review To Provide Education To Homeless Individuals And Organizations, David W. Grewe, Mckenzie J. Kostreva, Karly Kroeten
Homelessness And Diabetes: A Review To Provide Education To Homeless Individuals And Organizations, David W. Grewe, Mckenzie J. Kostreva, Karly Kroeten
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Diabetes is a disease that is prevalent in both the United States, and within the homeless population. This project outlines what T2DM is, its prevalence in the homeless population, and then barriers to treatment that the homeless face. Educational material and information regarding diabetes is severely lacking in the homeless population. There are many organizations that exist to aid homeless individuals in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul area. This project is specifically working with an organization called Helping Homeless Minnesota. By researching information on T2DM, homelessness, and educational materials available, resources have been created for Helping Homeless MN. The resources are meant …
Multidisciplinary Approach To Mitigating Effects Of Adverse Childhood Experiences In The Classroom, Owen M. Mccann, Olivia Olga Jeanette Nelson, Juliana Marie Pederson
Multidisciplinary Approach To Mitigating Effects Of Adverse Childhood Experiences In The Classroom, Owen M. Mccann, Olivia Olga Jeanette Nelson, Juliana Marie Pederson
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Adverse childhood experiences or ACEs, are traumatic experiences in a person’s life which occur before the age of 18 and have been shown to negatively impact overall health (Petruccelli, Davis, & Berman, 2019). One area of research on ACEs and their negative effects that has not been investigated thoroughly is the classroom environment. ACEs often do not demonstrate their negative effects until later in life in which high rates of obesity, mental health concerns, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic pain, and higher rates of emergency room visits are seen (Koball et al., 2019). Teachers and support staff interact with …
A Community Service Project: Creating Awareness Of Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemalan Children, Mallory A. Beswick, Bree A. Blanchette, Brooke L. Elvehjem
A Community Service Project: Creating Awareness Of Chronic Malnutrition In Guatemalan Children, Mallory A. Beswick, Bree A. Blanchette, Brooke L. Elvehjem
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Guatemala City is home to one of Central America’s largest garbage dumps. Many individuals living in Guatemala City scavenge the dump for recyclables and other goods, that they can then sell for income. Family earnings vary greatly on a daily basis and can range anywhere from approximately $2.00 to $6.00. Since family income is very low and often unpredictable, many families living in the area struggle to supply not only a sufficient amount of food for their children, but also nutritious food needed for proper growth and development. As a result, many children in Guatemala face chronic malnutrition. Transforming Futures, …
Identification Of Medical Distress By Washington County Correctional Officers: A Community Service Project, Laura Driscoll, Lauren Gimmestad, Mary Gritton
Identification Of Medical Distress By Washington County Correctional Officers: A Community Service Project, Laura Driscoll, Lauren Gimmestad, Mary Gritton
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Throughout the United States incidence of suicide, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and drug withdrawal is increasing. Not only are these issues prevalent in the general population, but are also a regular cause of medical distress within the walls of correctional facilities (Centers for Disease Control, 2017b). At Washington County Jail, correctional officers are often the first responders in cases of medical distress (R. Heinin, personal communication, October 16th, 2018). It is for this reason that correctional officers are required to undergo mandatory training regarding medical care. The Washington County Jail Commander felt that current correctional officer training could be improved upon …
Smoking In The Homeless Population: Implementation Of A Smoking Cessation Program At The Union Gospel Mission Men’S Campus In St. Paul, Minnesota, Benjamin James Hageman, Chandler R. Hutton, Matthew Schull, Nathaniel Van Loon
Smoking In The Homeless Population: Implementation Of A Smoking Cessation Program At The Union Gospel Mission Men’S Campus In St. Paul, Minnesota, Benjamin James Hageman, Chandler R. Hutton, Matthew Schull, Nathaniel Van Loon
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The health consequences of smoking disproportionately impact the homeless population. The homeless population has a higher rate of smoking (70%) than the general population (21%) and has a 5-fold decrease in smoking cessation success rates (Baggett & Rigotti, 2010). However, the percentage of homeless smokers who wish to quite is comparable with non-homeless populations (84% to 82% respectively) (Baggett, Lebrun-Harris, & Rigotti, 2013). The purpose of this community service project was to alleviate some of the smoking cessation barriers that homeless populations face, allowing them to pursue better health and greater independence. By partnering with the homeless shelter, Union Gospel …
Pediatric Normothermia During Surgery, Shayna Marie Fleming
Pediatric Normothermia During Surgery, Shayna Marie Fleming
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Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization estimated the number of surgical procedures for 2012 to be 312.9 million around the world (Weiser et al., 2016). Children may be at an elevated risk of hypothermia in the perioperative environment due to their size and inconsistent use of nursing interventions. Maintaining normothermia during surgery is vital, but practices between organizations and even nursing staff can affect hypothermia rates. Research has found that even mild hypothermia can increase the incidence of surgical site infections, the need for oxygen, adverse cardiac events, blood loss, changes in medication absorption, and impaired wound healing (Rosenberger, Politano, …
The Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Of Utilizing Nitrous Oxide For Labor Analgesia, Joy L. Sayler
The Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes Of Utilizing Nitrous Oxide For Labor Analgesia, Joy L. Sayler
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Background: Inhaled nitrous oxide has been used in many developing countries for labor analgesia but fell out of practice in the United States over the past 40 years. Recently it has been reintroduced into practice in the U.S. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the literature in order to determine the maternal and neonatal effects of utilizing nitrous oxide for labor analgesia. Methods: Twenty research articles were critically reviewed in order to determine the maternal and neonatal effects of utilizing nitrous oxide for labor analgesia. Results: Nitrous oxide appears to be safe for both mother and …
Nitrous Oxide: Revival Of An Antiquated Pain Modality Helps To Empower Women, April Shuneson
Nitrous Oxide: Revival Of An Antiquated Pain Modality Helps To Empower Women, April Shuneson
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Background: Options for pharmacological pain management in labor are limited. The use of nitrous oxide during labor and gynecological procedures is supported by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (2016); they group suggested that different forms of coping with labor and pain should be made available for women. Purpose: The purpose of this critical review of the literature is to examine the factors contributing to availability, efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes of nitrous oxide when used during labor and gynecological procedures. Results: Twenty-four articles were selected for review and were appraised using the John Hopkins Research Evidence Appraisal Tool (Dearholt & …
Diabetes Education For The Hispanic Population, Nohemi I. Haben, Misty M. Schmitz
Diabetes Education For The Hispanic Population, Nohemi I. Haben, Misty M. Schmitz
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects, if any, of utilizing Spanish language on the efficacy of an education program for type 2 diabetes among the Hispanic population in the twin-cities Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. In the United States adult Hispanics over the age of twenty have a 5.2% higher incidence of type 2 diabetes than Non-Hispanic Whites, a number that keeps rising despite preventability. In this study, a diabetes education program was delivered in Spanish based on material developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Diabetes Education Program. The program focused …
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
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Alzheimer's disease causes a progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive functioning. There are many people living with this disease, and the prevalence is expected to triple between 2010 and 2050. Many members of society are affected through either a personal diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member. There have been numerous studies outlining risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatments for this disease, but it is unknown if this has translated to greater public awareness. This study aims to assess the general adult population's knowledge of Alzheimer's disease. The participants are 35 to 70 years old and live in …
Diabetes Prevention Of The Hispanic Population: Health Lifestyle Management Education At Our Lady Of Guadelupe Clinic In Worthington, Minnesota., Laura J. Bade, Amber E. Dionne, Erin A. Manoles, Lisa R. Milbrant
Diabetes Prevention Of The Hispanic Population: Health Lifestyle Management Education At Our Lady Of Guadelupe Clinic In Worthington, Minnesota., Laura J. Bade, Amber E. Dionne, Erin A. Manoles, Lisa R. Milbrant
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The purpose of this research study was to utilize educational tools on healthy lifestyles in order to promote Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DMII) prevention in the Hispanic population in Worthington, Minnesota. Hispanic adults are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) by a physician than non-Hispanics. Since DMII is a preventable disease, education focused on nutrition and activity will help prevent diabetes and its associated comorbidities. An educational seminar was conducted at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Worthington, Minnesota. A pretest/posttest was administered to assess the knowledge gained with the utilization of the educational tool. Despite …