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Self-Esteem, Chanel Dixon, Rachel Bynum, Ashtyn Cottle

Health Fair: Tools & Lessons for K-12

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Improvisation In Improbable Times: Pivoting To A Tele-Reference Service Model, Sandy Avila, Richard Harrison, Sarah A. Norris, Min Tong

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Presented at the CALA Southeast and Southwest Chapter Joint Online Conference on May, 7, 2021.

This presentation is going to introduce an innovative reference service model – Tele-Reference, which was developed and implemented by the University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuity of service throughout the public health crisis has been critical to aid library users in their research and scholarly endeavors. By employing the Tele-Reference model, UCF Libraries has been able to provide a safe alternative to in-person reference desk service while adhering to health and safety requirements set forth by the University and the …

Powerpoint - Educator And Student Instructions, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

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Powerpoint - Maintaining The Garden, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

No abstract provided.

Binder Cover, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 13: Birds in the Urban Landscape

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Urban Birds, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 13: Birds in the Urban Landscape

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Hummingbird Pictures For Picture Walk, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 13: Birds in the Urban Landscape

No abstract provided.

2017 Student Hummingbird Poster, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 13: Birds in the Urban Landscape

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Supporting Caregivers And Survivors Of Stroke In Their Journey Through Stroke Recovery Via Telehealth Services, Keri Kamphoff

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

Supporting Caregivers and Survivors of Stroke in their Journey through Stroke Recovery via Telehealth Services

Background: Strokes are a prevalent condition around the world that cause chronic functional deficits. Survivors of stroke and their caregivers in the community report limited social participation, decreased involvement in favored occupations, worse health outcomes, and increased rates of anxiety and stress. Occupational therapists have the skills to provide education and support for this population through community programs using telehealth.

Methodology: This project was completed at the American Stroke Foundation (ASF), which was operating virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Webinars, caregiver support groups, daily …

The Benefits Of Utilizing A Sensory Room In A Pediatric Outpatient Setting, Mackenzie L. Wand

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

The purpose of this Capstone project was to develop a sensory room in an outpatient setting to support child-led sensory integration. The Capstone experience was completed at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota in an outpatient setting. The project was geared towards working primarily with the pediatric population with a diagnosis of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The main learning objective was creating the sensory room which included creating a list of equipment for the room and setting up the room once the items were delivered. Another main learning objective was creating binders to provide …

Service-Learning And Case-Based Learning’S Impact On Student’S Clinical Reasoning : A Repeated Measures Design Study, Gordon B. Tsubira

Occupational Therapy Capstone Presentations

Clinical reasoning is crucial for the occupational therapy profession to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment but is seldom isolated for explicit instruction and outcome measurement in course curricula. A single-factor repeated measures design study was conducted to compare the impact of didactic case-based learning and experiential service-learning on the development of the clinical reasoning of students at a midwestern public university’s entry-level master of occupational therapy program. The participants were sixteen graduate occupational therapy students who had completed their foundation-level courses.

Participants explored modes of clinical reasoning in occupational therapy for eight weeks (the first half of the semester), …

Picture Walk Cards, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

No abstract provided.

Powerpoint - Coyote Ecology & Resilience, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

No abstract provided.

Powerpoint - Preparing The Garden Site, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

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Powerpoint - Instructional, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 10: Garden Ecology

No abstract provided.

The Importance Of Anticoagulant Therapy Education, Jennifer Teixeira

Academic Festival

Approximately 60,000-100,000 Americans die annually of DVT/PE (also called venous thromboembolism). Anticoagulants are the drug of choice to prevent DVT’s. Anticoagulants are considered “high alert medications” which can lead to adverse drug events if not managed appropriately. Effective anticoagulation education involves face-to-face nurse-client interaction. Through this focused teaching, nurses ensure the client’s proper understanding of the risks and benefits, precautions, need for strict adherence, and regular monitoring. This project highlights the educational teaching tool created regarding enoxaparin & heparin developed for clients on 6-3 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Medication adherence to anticoagulant therapy is key for the successful treatment …

Workplace Wellness, Olivia Sangiovanni, Isabella Montecalvo

Academic Festival

The purpose of this project was to create a user friendly way for employers and employees of small to medium sized businesses to access information regarding how to incorporate healthy habits into a mostly sedentary work day. Our website provides both data and strategy to support these businesses on their journey towards creating a well rounded workplace wellness program.

Mexican Narcotrafficking And Its Effects, Nicholas Molden

Academic Festival

Over the course of the last century, drug trafficking throughout Latin America has led to the rise of very wealthy, influential, and ruthless criminal organizations. The organizations operate much like legal corporations and even cooperate with international associates. The power provided by drug trafficking has allowed these criminal entities to infiltrate all forms of industries and even governments. In order to secure their power and protect trafficking routes from rivals, violence between these cartels breaks out regularly. While drug trafficking is rampant throughout a large portion of Latin America, Mexico’s size and proximity to the United States’ border makes it …

Transgender Inclusion In Sports, Florentia Petrides

Academic Festival

To be submitted later.

Women Wearing The Pants; A History & Analysis Of Women’S Pants, Paige Murphy

Academic Festival

This project is going to be based on my Honors Capstone class paper. The paper is about the history of women's pants and how the evolution of female clothing related to historical movements and more gender equality throughout time.

Antibiotic Stewardship For Asymptomatic Bacteriuria In Long-Term Care, Laura Giovannoli

Academic Festival

Evidence review supports the need for a nursing decision-making aid to assist frontline nurses in identifying urinary tract infections versus asymptomatic bacteriuria for patients in long-term care. Findings in studies by Pulia et al. (2018) and Doernberg et al. (2015) concur regarding the high rate of inappropriate antibiotic treatment for misdiagnosed UTIs and the need for improved antibiotic stewardship. This DNP project addresses the problem of inappropriate antibiotic use and antimicrobial stewardship in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria in the long-term care setting. The decision-making tool used was the Suspected UTI SBAR form which follows McGeer criteria (Stone et al., 2012) …

Using The Namus Database To Investigate Trends In Missing Persons Cases, Jenna Morales

Academic Festival

The National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NamUs) is a database containing information about thousands of active missing person cases in the United States. We are using NamUs to investigate factors associated with cases of missing persons nationwide. We have identified several geographical “hot spots” where the rate of cases per population are especially high. We are also analyzing demographic information and case circumstances to learn more about who is at risk for going missing.

Mental Health Disparities In The United States Are Unethical, Adrianna Perugini

Academic Festival

In the United States, one in every five adults experiences a mental illness each year (Mental Health By the Numbers). However, less than half of those Americans are receiving the proper treatments they need to combat their suffering. The rate of Americans struggling with a mental illness is on the rise. Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death among people aged ten to thirty-four in the United States. (Mental Health By the Numbers) Suicide is often caused by many factors “although suicide has been strongly correlated to depression, hopelessness, and despair” (Johnson, 172). These deaths have been proven …

History And Knowledge Of Concussions In Equestrian Athletes: A Critically Appraised Topic, Natalie Ciccone

Academic Festival

Background: Head injuries are responsible for most serious equestrian sports injuries. Education regarding the prevention of head and brain injuries is essential. Reducing the risk of concussions includes preventing injuries from occurring and ensuring effective recognition and management of these injuries.

Methods: Kuhl et al.’s study had ninety-four riders competing, riding, or attending equestrian events at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, from January to April 2010 were surveyed. Measures of central tendency were utilized to evaluate response patterns. Theadom et al.’s study participants were recruited via advertisements circulated through social media, community presentations and …

The Development Of A Survey To Assess The Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On The Mental Health And Health Of College Students, Emily Casanova, Julia Dolan, Kristen Granieri

Academic Festival

We were interested in investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and physical health of college students. We wanted to assess a wide range of constructs in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of psychosocial functioning. We decided to assess the time period in which the university was in alert status red, which included online classes only.

Racial Implications On Concussion Knowledge And Recognition Among Children: A Critically Appraised Topic, Keaton Mangi

Academic Festival

Background: The purpose of this study was to identify if there was a difference in sports related concussion knowledge and attitudes in children in regard to race. Sports related concussions are a common cause of injury among youth athletes within the US. A majority of concussion-risk sport athletes are black and are prone to poorer outcomes for concussions. This population may be at greater risk for neurocognitive impairment.

Methods: A computerized search of databases (PubMed, SPORTDiscus, CINAHL, and Google Scholar) was conducted and completed in April 2021. The following search terms were used: High school athlete, race, and knowledge and …

Where’S The Ball Fido? Investigating Canine Object Permanence Using A Violation Of Expectation Task, Jocelyn Jernegan, Danielle Esposito, Daniel Koproski, Alexandra Miller, Gabriela Garcia, Natasha Bader, Stella Bragoni, Antonia Perino

Academic Festival

The Canine Cognition Project seeks to uncover whether dogs understand and retain information about an object’s properties through the course of a violation of expectation task. Previous studies on infants (Stahl & Feigenson, 2015) found that human infants look longer at an object if something unexpected has occurred, (e.g., a ball appears to go through a solid wall) and therefore violates their expectations. Canine studies with similar methodology have had inconclusive findings. To add to our understanding of canine object permanence, dogs are presented with a violation of expectation task (VOE), similar to that given to infants. The dogs are …

Impractical Expectations In Discharge Planning: Empowerment Theory And Strengths Perspective Informed Discharge Trainings Impact On Low Socioeconomic Status Patients’ Recovery, Kathleen Sullivan

Academic Festival

Due to a decreased access to healthcare, resources that assist in the recovery process, the ability to take time off work, and the increased stress from financial burdens of hospital bills, low-socioeconomic status (SES) patients are at a higher risk of decline in health outcomes post-hospital transition. Research documents that disparities in recovery coincides with a patient’s economic status. Discharge plans established are consistently unrealistic. Many patients expressed their original discharge goals set them up for failure.

Training and educational materials are needed to address the poorer health outcomes in low-SES patients. Empowerment theory and strengths perspective best inform the …

Downscaling Methodology For Satellite Land Surface Temperatures Over Urban Environments, Naved Khan, Ruben Vecino

Publications and Research

The objective of this study is to develop high spatial and temporal resolution Land Surface Temperature (LST) data using a combination of Landsat 8, infrared satellite sensors such as the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS), and the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R Series (GOES-16). The Landsat 8 Thermal Infrared Sensor (TIRS) provides higher spatial resolution (30 m) estimates of skin temperature every 16 days. MODIS makes daytime and nighttime observations of the Earth’s thermal emission at a coarser spatial resolution (1000 m), while GOES-16, which has lower spatial resolution (2 km), measures the skin temperature at a much higher temporal resolution …

Data-Driven Indoor Localization In The Internet Of Things, Shervorn Mathews

Publications and Research

Indoor localization is difficult because of issues regarding the physics of signal propagation and multipath interference. Satellite-based technologies such as Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are unreliable indoors due to the signal attenuation during propagation and the multi-path interference. A data-driven process using the massive amounts of data available in smart devices may be the solution to this problem as they don’t rely on sophisticated indoor propagation models like traditional methods. The emergence of methods in machine learning society can be used to fulfill this task. The objective is to estimate the location of a person in a room using Received …