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Perceived Obligations Of Older Partners In Living-Apart-Together Relationships, Allison M. Martin, Timothy S. Killian

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Older and middle-aged adults are increasingly in Living-Apart-Together (LAT) relationships characterized by committed romantic relationships without marriage and cohabitation. Because of assumptions that older adults will receive family caregiving as they grow older and need caregiving, it is not clear how people are likely to perceive obligations to provide caregiving assistance. As adults move into old age and incidence rates of Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia (ADRD) increase, questions about the availability of family members to provide needed assistance are complicated by LAT relationships. The purpose of this study was to examine perceived obligations to provide assistance to older adults …

Exploring The Role Of Bingocize® Workshops In Enhancing Health And Well-Being In Older Adults, Kaitlyn Gray

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

As the population of older adults grows, the need for better health and well-being also grows, making it necessary to implement effective strategies for healthy aging to improve the length and quality of life of older adults (CDC, 2024). This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Bingocize^® Workshop in improving the physical health of older adults. Bingocize^®, a unique program combining bingo with exercise, is designed to increase physical activity. Eleven (11) participants aged 68.55 ± 6.235 attended a ten-week workshop, two times per week focusing on physical exercises tailored to their abilities. The primary objective was …

Forgiveness Of Self And Others: A Group Approach To The Treatment Of Ptsd And Other Trauma Related Experiences, Jarrod A. Mask

Psychology Doctoral Specialization Projects

Forgiveness is often misinterpreted as the act of forgetting what happened or offering one’s offender the ability to redeem themselves for their wrongdoings. This is simply not the case. Rather, forgiveness is the process of the individual making the unprovoked choice to release their resentment in their own voyage towards living a free and happy life without being imprisoned from the emotions un-forgiveness produces. Forgiveness, as it may be a necessary process for the individual is to attain a sense of peaceful acceptance and liberation from their pain, is not an easy process. Providing a peer-based support system in the …

Reducing Caregiver Burden For The Caregivers Of Heart Failure Patients, Joyce W. Kimani

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive

Family members and friends of heart failure patients serve as informal caregivers for many heart failure patients, helping with the management of day-to-day heart failure care. Many caregivers of heart failure patients experience stressors associated with caregiving, including social, psychological, financial, emotional, and physical stress. Reducing caregiver burden is important in improving both patient and caregiver well-being. Healthcare systems can improve caregiver outcomes and encourage the long-term sustainability of informal caregivers by addressing caregiver needs through focused support strategies. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality framework was used to develop an evidence-based guideline that healthcare professionals can follow in …

Moving Beyond What Pays The Bills: Implementing New Assistive Technology Outcome Measures, Connor Nathan Fuchs

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: The World Health Organization states that measuring outcomes is paramount to understanding the efficacy of assistive technology (AT) intervention (World Health Organization, 2022). Over 1 billion people across the globe use assistive technology, which is expected to double over the next 50 years. Outcome measures such as the Functional Mobility Assessment (FMA) or Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS) provide practitioners with information regarding the efficacy of AT interventions. This product aims to provide practitioners with a comprehensive, quick, and straightforward resource that outlines 14 assistive technology outcome measures for frequent use in practice.

Methods: A needs assessment …

"The Perfect Storm": Weathering Black Racial Trauma Across The Lifespan And The Impact Of Covid-19, Taryne M. Mingo, Kiauhna Haynes

Adultspan Journal

Descendants of Africans Enslaved in the United States (DAEUS), who lived in the South prior to 1965 and experienced decades of legalized discrimination, were found to have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Arline Geronimus (1992) coined the term “weathering” to acknowledge the accumulation of racial trauma stored within the body over extended periods of time. The purpose of this interpretive phenomenological study, aligned by the tenets of Critical Race Theory, explores how continuous racial trauma impacted DAEUS citizens’ well-being and trust in the COVID-19 vaccine. Three Group Experiential Themes emerged during this study, all connected with the experiences …

Improving Pituitary Lab Evaluation Following Radiation Therapy For Sinonasal/Nasopharyngeal Malignancies, Brandon M. Mcanulty, Msn, Aprn, Agacnp-Bc, Rnfa

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this QI project was to create a standardized order set aiming to increase consistency in lab work completion for improved monitoring of pituitary dysfunction in patients diagnosed with sinonasal and nasopharyngeal malignancies. Background: Radiation therapy is important in the treatment plan for this population. The hypothalamic-pituitary axis is frequently included within the radiation field, contributing to radiation induced pituitary dysfunction. There is no established order set for outpatient pituitary lab monitoring at the organization. Methods: Established order sets were modified to include pituitary labs to create a centralized ordering workflow among providers from all three departments …

Female Brain And Endocrinological Research–Veteran (Fember-Vet) Study: A Study Protocol For Identifying Endocrinological, Lifestyle And Psychosocial Determinants Of Brain Health Outcomes In Female Veterans For Future Intervention Success, Tamlyn Watermeyer, Elliott Atkinson, Glyn Howatson, Gill Mcgill, Christina Dodds, Paul Ansdell, Chinedu Momoh

Brain and Mind Institute

Background: Recent studies have demonstrated a greater risk of dementia in female veterans compared to civilians; with the highest prevalence noted for former service women with a diagnosis of psychiatric (trauma, alcoholism, depression), and/or a physical health condition (brain injury, insomnia, diabetes). Such findings highlight the need for increased and early screening of medical and psychiatric conditions, and indeed dementia, in the female veteran population. Further, they call for a better understanding of the underlying biopsychosocial mechanisms that might confer heightened risk for female veterans, to tailor preventative and interventional strategies that support brain health across the lifespan.

Methods …

College-Specific Policies And Procedures: Ron And Kathy Assaf College Of Nursing, Nova Southeastern University

Health Professions Divisions Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions

No abstract provided.

Integration Of The Science Of Team Science (Scits) With Applied Healthcare Frameworks: Interprofessional Education Through A University-Based Head Injury Clinic, Part I: Theory, Emily Balog, Susan Paparella, Natalia Noce, Stephanie Hubbell, Kelly Pena

Translational Science in Occupation

Background: Wicked problems in healthcare, such as the complex health condition of head injury, demand interprofessional collaboration that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. These complex clinical challenges call for theoretical frameworks that integrate both disciplinary expertise and interdisciplinary processes.

Definitions and Concepts: Grounded in Repko and Szostak’s (2017) framework of interdisciplinary studies, this paper integrates the Science of Team Science (SciTS), the Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC) competencies, and TeamSTEPPS® to construct a novel heuristic that informs the design of an interprofessional education (IPE) and practice model.

Relationships Between Concepts: We align SciTS’ four phases with IPEC and TeamSTEPPS® to enhance team-based …

Nsu Health Professions Division 2024-2025 Course Catalog, Nova Southeastern University

HPD Course Catalogs

• Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy
• College of Optometry
• Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences
• College of Dental Medicine
• Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing
• Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

ปัจจัยที่สัมพันธ์กับอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อ ไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ, ศรัณย์พร ศรีใจอินทร์, ศิริพันธุ์ สาสัตย์

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ และศึกษาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่าง อายุ เพศ ภาวะอ้วน การสูบบุหรี่ โรคประจำตัว ประวัติการรับวัคซีนป้องกันโควิค-19 ก่อนการติดเชื้อ ความรุนแรงของอาการติดเชื้อโควิด-19 การรักษาที่ได้รับระหว่างพักรักษาตัวในโรงพยาบาล ความเครียด และกิจกรรมทางกายกับอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ

รูปแบบการวิจัย: เชิงพรรณนาและหาความสัมพันธ์

วิธีการดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ที่มีอายุเกิน 60 ปีขึ้นไปทั้งเพศชายและหญิงที่มีประวัติติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 เป็นเวลาอย่างน้อย 4 สัปดาห์ขึ้นไป โดยนับตั้งแต่วันแรกของการติดเชื้อ และเคยเข้ารับการรักษาทั้งเป็นผู้ป่วยนอก ผู้ป่วยใน หรือหอผู้ป่วยเฉพาะกิจโควิด-19 (Hospitel) ในโรงพยาบาลราชวิถี โรงพยาบาลตำรวจ และโรงพยาบาลจุฬาลงกรณ์ สภากาชาดไทย จำนวน 87 คน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัย คือ แบบบันทึกข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล แบบวัดความรู้สึกเครียด แบบสอบถามกิจกรรมทางกายระดับสากล และแบบสอบถามอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อ ไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ โดยเครื่องมือมีคุณภาพทั้งความตรงตามเนื้อหาและความเที่ยง วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติสัมประสิทธิ์สหสัมพันธ์อีต้า สถิติสหสัมพันธ์สเปียร์แมน และสถิติสหสัมพันธ์เพียร์สัน

ผลการศึกษา: 1) อาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ พบมากที่สุด 10 อันดับแรก ได้แก่ อ่อนเพลีย/เหนื่อยล้า ไอ นอนไม่หลับ มีเสมหะ เจ็บคอ ปวดกล้ามเนื้อ มีน้ำมูก หายใจลำบาก ปวดตามข้อ และปวดหลัง 2) ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ p<.05 ประกอบด้วย ภาวะอ้วน (rp = .69) เพศ ( = .31) ความเครียด (rp = .33) โรคประจำตัว ( = .23) อายุ (rs = -.23) และประวัติการรับวัคซีนป้องกันโควิค-19 ก่อนการติดเชื้อ (rp = -.16) ส่วนการสูบบุหรี่ ความรุนแรงของอาการติดเชื้อโควิด-19 การรักษาที่ได้รับระหว่างพักรักษาตัวในโรงพยาบาล และกิจกรรมทางกาย ไม่มีความสัมพันธ์กับอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ในผู้สูงอายุ

สรุป: สามารถนำผลการวิจัยที่ได้รับไปพัฒนาโปรแกรมการดูแลผู้สูงอายุที่ติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 เพื่อลดปัจจัยการเกิดอาการหลงเหลือภายหลังการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรน่า 19 ได้ต่อไป

Case Report: Multifactorial Intervention For Safe Aging In Place, Ashwini Kulkarni

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

Background/Objectives: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity in older adults, particularly those with multiple comorbidities. A multidisciplinary approach addressing physical, psychological, and environmental factors is essential for reducing fall risk and supporting aging in place. This report evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, multifactorial approach in managing high fall risk in an older adult with diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis. Methods: A 72-year-old woman with a recurrent history of falls participated in an 8-week intervention as part of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) balance and falls prevention credential program. This study was conducted in Virginia Beach, USA, at the …

An Integrative Review Of Specialised Nursing Career Frameworks To Develop A Nursing Career Framework For Registered Nurses Working In Aged Care, Sachini Thennakoon, Seng Giap Marcus Ang, Victoria Traynor, Karen Strickland

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Aim: The aim of this study is to synthesise literature on specialised nursing career frameworks to inform the development of an aged care nursing career framework. Design: An integrative review was conducted. Method: The review followed Whittemore and Knafl's five-step integrative review method. To appraise the quality of the studies, the Quality Appraisal for Diverse Studies tool for peer-reviewed articles and the ACCODS (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Objectivity, Date, and Significance) checklist for grey literature were used. Data were extracted and synthesised using the constant comparison method. Data Source: The electronic databases of CINAHL, Medline, PsycINFO and Google Scholar were searched …

Navigating “Being Seen”: Experiences Of Older Adult Arab Immigrants And Family Caregivers Accessing Health Care Services In Ontario, Selma Tobah, Lorie Donelle Phd, Rn, Fcan, Jodi Hall, Lloy Wylie, Sandra Regan

Publications

Immigrants to Canada face unique barriers to accessing health care including communication barriers, socioeconomic limitations, and a lack of health care system navigation knowledge. Arabs in particular face mainstream negative attitudes, propagated through political discourses as well as entertainment media. We sought to understand how older adult Arab immigrants and family caregivers accessed and experienced health care in Ontario. We conducted a critical constructivist grounded theory, using Charmaz’s approach to grounded theory. A critical constructivist grounded theory method asks not only “what” social processes are happening and “how” but also “why” and “who” benefits. Both older adult immigrant Arabs and …

Financial Health Literacy Of Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Qualitative Research Study, Kimberly Davis

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Financial health literacy (FHL) is an emerging concept with unique application to older adults. Multiple complexities converge in older age that create increased financial vulnerability (e.g., retirement, chronic disease). However, low financial and health literacy are common in older adults, impacting their ability to self-manage. The AWV’s focus on prevention offers an opportunity to incorporate a proactive approach to financial-related assessment. This study will explore the perceived value of assessing FHL in primary care settings and the financial-related barriers and facilitators to implementing the personalized prevention plan.

Methods: The conceptual framework was guided by the Individual and Family Self-Management …

Technol-Ot And Creativity: Implementing Occupational Therapy (Ot) And Assistive Technology (At) Into Art And Music For Adults With Disabilities, Camille Alexandra Aquino, Aarti Subramanian, Austin Yee, Joshua Darrin Montano, Angelica-Kjristen Antonio

Occupational Therapy | MSOT Capstone Projects

Background: Assistive technology (AT) holds the potential to enhance independence and participation among individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disorders (IDD) and physical disabilities. AT supports for adults with these disabilities remain limited in community settings after they transition out of the K–12 educational system. Addressing this gap requires collaborative, client-centered approaches to implementing effective AT solutions.

Purpose: This project aims to assess and address the AT needs of Marin Ventures (MV), an adult engagement day program, and seeks to develop and implement sustainable AT applications to enhance creative expression and communication for MV clients.

Methods: A needs assessment was conducted …

Cognitive Impairment And Depression In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic White Low-Income Older Adults A Cross-Sectional Study, Cecil Latta

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Hispanic older adults represent a growing population in the United States and may be disproportionately affected by cognitive impairment and depression. We theorize that cognitive impairment would be more prevalent in the older Hispanic community and would affect the levels of depression in both Hispanic and non-Hispanic Whites older adults. This cross-sectional study examined the association between cognitive impairment and depression in 157 older adults, including Hispanic (n = 91, 57.96%, age: M = 76.4, SD = 6.8) and non-Hispanic White (n = 66, 42.04%, age: M = 76.2, SD = 6.5). We used the Memory Impairment Screen to assess …

Enhancing Empathetic Dementia Care Through Cognitive Training: A Holistic Approach To Improving Patient Outcomes, Truyen Do, Yasmin Khouri, Millie Patel, Levan Petrossian

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

No abstract provided.

Access To And Utilization Of Dental Care Services By Older Adults In Nigeria: Barriers And Facilitators, Sunkanmi Folorunsho, Victor Ajayi, Munirat Sanmori, Medinah Suleiman, Raji Abdullateef, Abdulazeez Abdulganiyu

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Aims: Nigeria’s rapidly aging population presents urgent challenges for the healthcare system, particularly in oral health, which remains an overlooked aspect of well-being. While older adults are especially vulnerable to dental issues such as tooth loss, periodontal disease, and oral pain, access to care remains limited due to systemic, economic, and cultural barriers. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of older Nigerians in accessing and utilizing dental care, with the goal of identifying key barriers, facilitators, and policy-relevant insights.

Methods: Fifteen participants aged 50–83 years were purposively selected from urban and peri-urban areas of Ilorin, North- Central …

บทบาทพยาบาลผู้สูงอายุในการส่งเสริมสุขภาพและป้องกันภาวะเปราะบางของผู้สูงอายุในคลินิกผู้สูงอายุ, แพรศิริ อยู่สุข, วราภรณ์ ทิพย์สุมานันท์

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

บทความฉบับนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อนำเสนอบทบาทพยาบาลผู้สูงอายุในการส่งเสริมสุขภาพและป้องกันภาวะเปราะบางของผู้สูงอายุในคลินิกผู้สูงอายุ ภาวะเปราะบางเป็นกลุ่มอาการสูงอายุชนิดหนึ่งซึ่งเป็นผลของร่างกายเปลี่ยนจากสภาพที่แข็งแรงสู่ภาวะอ่อนแอ เป็นปัญหาสุขภาพสำคัญที่พบได้บ่อยในผู้สูงอายุ ส่งผลให้ผู้สูงอายุมีความสามารถในการทำกิจวัตรประจำวันลดลง ต้องพึ่งพาผู้อื่น รวมทั้งมีความเสี่ยงต่อการหกล้ม กระดูกหัก และอาจนำไปสู่ภาวะทุพพลภาพและเพิ่มอัตราการเสียชีวิต อย่างไรก็ตามภาวะเปราะบางมีสาเหตุการเกิดที่เกี่ยวข้องหลายปัจจัยร่วมกัน ซึ่งการป้องกันที่มีประสิทธิภาพจะต้องอาศัยการป้องกันที่หลากหลายทั้งด้านร่างกาย จิต และสังคม พยาบาลผู้สูงอายุเป็นหนึ่งในทีมสหวิชาชีพที่ช่วยดูแลสุขภาพผู้สูงอายุ ดังนั้นพยาบาลจึงมีบทบาทสำคัญในการส่งเสริมสุขภาพผู้สูงอายุและครอบครัวป้องกันภาวะเปราะบาง โดยบทบาทหลัก ประกอบด้วย 1) บทบาทผู้ประเมินภาวะสุขภาพ 2) บทบาทผู้จัดการการดูแล 3) บทบาทผู้สอนและให้คำแนะนำ 4) บทบาทผู้ให้คำปรึกษา และ 5) บทบาทผู้ประสานงาน ทั้งนี้การส่งเสริมสุขภาพและป้องกันภาวะเปราะบางจะช่วยชะลอภาวะพึ่งพิง นำมาซึ่งสุขภาวะที่ดี

Longitudinal Viral Load Clustering For People With Hiv Using Functional Principal Component Analysis, Yunqing Ma, Xueying Yang Ph.D., Jiayang Xiao, Xiaoming Li Ph.D., Bankole Olatosi Ph.D., Jiajia Zhang Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

Background: Longitudinal measures of viral load (VL) are critical in monitoring the HIV status. While multiple lab indicators exist for monitoring measures of VL, research on clustering historical/longitudinal VL measures is limited. Analyzing longitudinal VL patterns rather than aggregated measures offers deeper insights into HIV status. This study uses functional data clustering to classify longitudinal VL patterns and characterize each cluster by demographics, comorbidities, social behaviors, and CD4 count.

Methods: Adult PWH diagnosed from 2005 to 2015 in South Carolina with a 5-year minimum follow-up were included. We compared functional principal component analysis (FPCA), K-means, hierarchical clustering, and Gaussian mixture …

Nursing Students' Clinical Placement Experience In A Residential Aged Care Facility: A Comparative Study, Nitasha Aarni Narayan

Theses

Nursing education programs play a significant role in preparing future nurses to care for the growing number of older people who will require health care. A key component of this preparation is the learning that nursing students acquire through clinical placement experience in a residential aged care facility. This clinical placement provides them with opportunities to experience caring for older adults. However, many students are reportedly reluctant to accept clinical placement in aged care and are ill-prepared for the challenges of the residential aged care facility environment. Hence, it is important for the development of future nursing programs and the …

The Effect Of A Hospital Community Garden On Healthcare Workers’ Professional Quality Of Life, Madelyn Renee Cline

DNP Projects

Background: Healthcare professionals experience a variety of stressors which negatively impact their professional quality of life (ProQOL) potentially leading to increased turnover and nurse shortages in hospitals. There are growing studies addressing ways to improve healthcare ProQOL, yet few have examined the impact of alterations to the workplace on these outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effect of a dedicated outdoor green space for nurses during shift breaks on their ProQOL.

Methods: This project used a one-group pretest-posttest design. Data analysis was completed using descriptive and inferential statistics using SPSS software. The Professional Quality of …

Implementation Of A Pilot Post-Code Debrief Tool Initiated By The Chaplains And Unit Lead Nurses Within The Medicine Intensive Care Unit, Sarah Stigall

DNP Projects

Background: Post-code debriefs are shown to improve teamwork and communication, increase performance, and reduce burnout. According to the University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) policy, teams are to perform a post-code debrief immediately after an in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). However, the current policy does not provide guidance on what to include during a debrief session. At UK post-code debrief sessions are documented as occurring 60-72% of the time; however, personal observation and discussions with other bedside and rapid response nurses suggest that post-code debriefs are underperformed when compared to the documentation. Purpose: This study aimed to explore barriers to post-code debriefs …

A Triage Process To Decrease Door To Ekg Times For Adult Patients With Suspected Cardiac Abnormalities In The Emergency Department, Khay Douangdara

DNP Projects

Objective: The emergency department (ED) triage process for adult patients presenting with suspected cardiac abnormalities should be reliable; however, delays in identifying significant cardiac rhythms can negatively impact patient outcomes. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) recommend that patients presenting to the ED with cardiac-related concerns undergo an electrocardiogram (EKG) within 10 minutes of arrival. This project aimed to educate ED nurses and implement changes in the triage process to reduce door-to-EKG times for adult patients with suspected cardiac abnormalities.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre- and post-intervention design to evaluate the effectiveness …

Caregiving Burdens Of Task Time And Task Difficulty Among Paid And Unpaid Caregivers Of Persons Living With Dementia, Matthew Lee Smith, Jodi L. Southerland, Malinee Neelamegam, Gang Han, Shinduk Lee, Chung Lin Kew, Juanita Dawne R. Bacsu, Elyse Couch, Steffi M. Kim, Monique J. Brown Ph.D., Mph, Ayse Malatyali, Lucas Wilson, Zahra Rahemi, Jeremy Holloway, Marcia G. Ory

Faculty Publications

Background: Demands of caregivers of persons living with dementia (PLWD) are often influenced by the context of their caregiving situation. This study examines common and unique factors associated with caregiving burden in terms of task time and task difficulty among paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD. Methods: Cross-sectional baseline survey data were analyzed from 107 paid and unpaid caregivers of PLWD participating in a larger NIH-funded study assessing the feasibility of using a novel in-situ sensor system. Oberst Caregiving Burden Scale constructs of task time and task difficulty served as dependent variables. Two least squares regression models were fitted, controlling …

Evaluating The Impact Of Epic Integration And Dual Registered Nurse Check-Off On Pressure Injury Prevention Workflow Compliance, Darlene Y. Olowu

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

Background

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), particularly sacral and heel injuries, remain a persistent challenge in critical care settings, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.

Purpose

This quality improvement project aimed to improve compliance with a pressure injury prevention (PIP) workflow by integrating a dual RN check-off system within EPIC, thereby reducing sacral and heel pressure injuries. The project sought to enhance accountability, standardize documentation, and optimize compliance with evidence-based PIP measures.

Methodology

A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework guided the project implementation in an oncologic intensive care unit (ICU). Key interventions included: (1) EPIC integration of a dual RN check-off …

The Village Determinants Of Self-Rated Health And Mental Health: A Multilevel Analysis Of Environments In Rural Honduran Villages, Marnen Elizabeth Decker

Public Health Theses

I investigated the associations of village structural, behavioral, and social environments with self-rated health and mental health among adults residing in remote rural villages in the mountainous Copán region of Honduras. I estimated nested multilevel logistic models with 17,318 adults in 174 villages. All models controlled for individual characteristics to distill true village-level effects, and nested structure was employed to facilitate direct comparison across models. Both poor self-rated health and mental health were inversely associated with village size and positively associated with coffee cultivation. Poor self-rated health was also positively associated with friend/adversary tie ratio, and poor self-rated mental health …

Life Satisfaction In Justice-Involved Opioid Users, Cassandra Michel

Public Health Theses

Life satisfaction—an individual’s overall evaluation of their life, including their feelings and attitudes toward it—has been linked to a range of psychological and physical health outcomes. While numerous studies have examined the factors associated with life satisfaction across various populations, such as healthy young and older adults, limited research has focused on individuals with substance use disorders or those involved in the criminal justice system. This study explored the relationship between psychosocial and structural factors and life satisfaction among justice-involved individuals with a history of opioid use disorder. Using cross-sectional survey data from a sample of 372 participants, I conducted …