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Intraoperative Blood Pressure And Effect Of Volatile Anesthetic In Brain Dead Organ Donors, Alison Karmanian

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Intraoperative Blood Pressure and Effect of Volatile Anesthetic in Brain Dead Organ Donors

Alison L. Karmanian

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Pamela Schwartz, CRNA, DNP

Background: There is a large disparity between the number of people waiting for organ transplants and the number of organs available. Optimal hemodynamic management can influence transplant outcomes, therefore evidence-based hemodynamic management should be practiced to maximize scarce donor organs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine intraoperative blood pressures and administration of volatile anesthetics during brain dead organ donor procurements. Use of volatile anesthetics was examined to determine how use and dose affected the …

Effects Of Case Management On Frequent Users In The Emergency Department: An Integrative Literature Review, Jillian Oliszewicz

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Frequent users of the emergency department (ED) can result in overcrowding, compromised quality of care, increased cost, and reduced efficiency. It is hypothesized that case management interventions can decrease the amount of ED visits, therefore improving quality of care, improving patient outcome, and lowering costs.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify if case management interventions are an effective way to decrease the number of visits in frequent users of the ED.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted by searching ProQuest, CINAHL, and PubMed databases. Search terms included “emergency department,” “frequent,” “case manage,*” “overcrowd,*” …

The Efficacy Of Public Health Interventions Aimed At Curbing Gun Violence: An Integrative Review, Brian Cook

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Gun violence is a pressing public health issue in the United States. Homicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year-old Americans, and the third-leading cause of death for 25 to 34 year-old Americans, and 80% of these homicides are committed via firearm. In recent years, the field of criminology has studied the efficacy of a variety of policing, public health, and public policy interventions that aim to reduce the incidence of gun violence, but many of their findings have yet to be incorporated into the body of nursing literature.

Objective: This project’s objective was …

Current Use Of Muscle Relaxants And Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Survey Of Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge And Beliefs For Best Practice, Claritess Sarangay, Amber Muhlhan

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Current Use of Muscle Relaxants and Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Survey of Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge and Beliefs for Best Practice

Amber Muhlhan, BSN, RN, DNP Candidate and Claritess Sarangay, BSN, RN, DNP Candidate

Faculty Sponsor: Julia Feczko CRNA, DNP- Chair and Pamela Schwartz, CRNA, DNP

Background: Current clinical studies have shown that muscle relaxant use has beneficial effects with laryngeal mask airways; however, knowledge and beliefs differ regarding this practice amongst anesthesia providers.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and beliefs of anesthesia providers about muscle relaxant use with laryngeal mask airways before and after …

The Effects Of Physical Exercise On The Executive Functions Of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Julie Diamond

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 6.4 million children in the United States. These children often experience deficits in both behavioral and cognitive executive functioning. Physical exercise (PE) has been gaining recognition as an alternative non-pharmacological treatment option for children with ADHD. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the efficacy of physical exercise in improving the executive functions (EF) of these children. Critical gaps in the literature were identified and addressed. A detailed search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO. Peer-reviewed studies written in English and published between 2006 …

Advanced Maternal Age And The Correlation Between Cesarean Birth Rates, Hope Campbell

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the mean age of mothers at the delivery of their first child has increased from 24.9 years to 26.3 years between 2000 and 2014. Miscarriages, financial instability, lack of a partner and more effective contraception may also be associated with the increasing rate of delayed pregnancy. The increasing rate of delayed pregnancy could contribute to the higher rate of cesarean section deliveries in women over the age of 35 which could lead to an increased risk to mother and fetus. The rising cesarean rate is associated with rising costs and …

Acupuncture As An Effective Method For Pain Management In Post-Op Care, Margaret Severance

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: There is much evidence that portrays the lack of satisfactory pain control in post-operative care. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in the clinical setting for pain management and control and its therapeutic indications are well recognized by WHO. A multimodal approach to post-op pain care can provide non-opioid pain, and anti-emetic relief.

Objectives: The aim of the integrative literature review was to determine whether acupuncture provides efficient pain management in post-operative care.

Method: This study is an integrative literature review, in which an intensive review of literature was analyzed to seek evidence that acupuncture for pain …

Provider Barriers To Delivery Of Quality Transgender Healthcare, Suthiratana Bhudvanbhen-Jung

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Provider Barriers to Delivery of Quality Transgender Healthcare

Background: Transgender encompasses anyone who does not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. Due to the previous DSM-IV Gender Identity Disorder diagnosis, transgender was considered a pathology. The 2013 DSM-V switch to Gender Dysphoria depathologized the transgender identity. Subsequently, transgender care is now covered by insurance and considered part of expected patient care when before it was not covered. This research study focuses on provider reported barriers to trans healthcare over patient reported, though some patient reports were used in conjunction with provider perspective.

Objective: The objective of this …

Barriers To Medication-Assisted Opioid Recovery: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Emily Miller

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Opioid addiction has become one of the fastest growing epidemics sweeping the world, but despite the use of opioid agonist medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with methadone or buprenorphine having been found to be one of the most effective methods for treatment of this epidemic, there is still a significant gap between the number of people that need MAT and the number of people that actually receive MAT.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore the barriers that prevent many addicts from receiving MAT and to identify strategies that may assist in eliminating these barriers in …

Barriers To Identification Of Domestic Violence Victims In Lgbtq Populations, Jill Sears

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Clinicians perceptions of domestic violence victims in the LGBT community when presenting in the Emergency Department environment creates barriers to timely identification.

Objectives: A literature review examined clinician’s perceptions of domestic violence in the LGBT compared to heterosexuals and how those perceptions create barrier to identification of victims.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted utilizing four databases including: Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (Cinnahl) Complete, Proquest Nursing & Allied Health Source, Psychinfo, and PubMed. Key search words used and included “domestic violence”, “intimate partner violence”, “gay”, “homosexual”, “lesbian”, “LGBT”, “LGBTQ”, “perceptions”, “same-sex”, “identification”, “barriers”.

Results: Clinician …

The Nurse’S Role In Overcoming Barriers To Cancer Screening Of African Americans, Wendy Clayton

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: While investigations into racial cancer disparities have been conducted since cancer screening practices have begun, there are few studies that address barriers to cancer screening behaviors in African Americans particularly within the perspective of nursing. This concept is of particular concern for nurses because nursing personnel have an opportunity and responsibility to impact the overall incidence and mortality of cancers.

Objective: The purposes of this literature review were to identify various barriers to early cancer detection and screening behaviors among African Americans and to evaluate the nursing interventions constituting the nurse’s role in overcoming these barriers.

Method: Research …

Impact Of Socioeconomic Status On Prenatal Nutrition And Postpartum Depression, Kelsey Moran

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most common complication of childbirth, affecting 11-20% of women who give birth each year. Women suffering from PPD may experience feelings of guilt, worthlessness, and anxiety related to birth, and may think of suicide or harm towards their baby. Nutrition plays a key role in the onset, severity, and duration of general depression. Although nutritional deficiencies can be prevalent among all Americans, they disproportionately affect low-income individuals. There is currently a knowledge gap regarding postpartum depression causation in low-income women. It is important to understand the cause of postpartum depression to provide appropriate intervention …

Antihistamine Treatment For Atopic Dermatitis, Katarina Donkers

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Anti-histamine Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis: A Literature Review

Katarina Donkers

Angel Butron

Background: Over 30 million individuals in the United States suffer from some form of atopic dermatitis, which is why it is essential to review current treatment options and determine their effectiveness.

Objectives: To address this issue, a literature review was performed to determine if antihistamines are considered safe and effective for long term treatment as well as if patients can develop tolerance.

Method: A comprehensive literature review was performed to determine the effects of antihistamines using peer-reviewed articles. Articles included were written in English, discussed antihistamines as a …

Identifying The Factors For Acute Cardiac Arrest For Establishing A New Recognition Protocol In Detecting Pre-Arrest Symptoms, Sarah Power

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Worsening physiological symptoms can easily go overlooked or unmanaged. The early detection of clinical signs that precede cardiac arrest can reduce the risk of worsening condition or death. Determining a nursing protocol to recognize pre-arrests symptoms would allow a systematic way to evaluate patients and their health status before adverse events occur.

Objectives: The purpose of an integrative literature review was to identify signs and symptoms that precede cardiac arrest, and to specify a recognition protocol that ameliorates patient care outcomes.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted undergoing an extensive search to identify acute cardiac arrest and …

Adverse Psychological Effects Of Patients In Medical Isolation Due To Healthcare-Associated Infections, Kristin Brill

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Patients placed in medical isolation due to healthcare-associated infections experience adverse psychological effects that can impact their quality of life.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the adverse effects of patients in medical isolation as well as explore coping strategies that can be used to decrease these adverse effects.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the databases of CINAHL, PsychInfo, PubMed, and PsychArticles. Search terms included adverse effects, negative effects, effects, adverse outcomes, negative outcomes, isolation precautions, contact isolation, droplet isolation, airborne isolation, isolation, coping and psychology.

Results: Five common adverse psychological …

Una Ojeada Al Español En Puerto Rico, Orlando Alba

Faculty Publications

Esta presentación ofrece una visión panorámica de los principales rasgos fonéticos, sintácticos y léxicos del español hablado en Puerto Rico, uno de los dialectos hispánicos mejor estudiados. La descripción de los diferentes fenómenos aparece ilustrada con breves clips de audio.

El Español Ejemplar De Los Dominicanos, Orlando Alba

Faculty Publications

El objetivo de esta presentación es tratar de identificar y describir la versión ejemplar o estándar del español que se practica en la República Dominicana, utilizando como fuente de información el modo de hablar de profesionales nativos del país cuando aparecen en la televisión. La muestra se compone de 12 personas, hombres y mujeres, de diversas áreas profesionales que participan en la actividad social, económica y política de la República.

Barriers To Oer Adoption (And Possible Solutions), Amanda Hovious

Texas Conference on Institutional Repositories

Type of presentation: Full Session

ABSTRACT

In 2012, at the World Open Educational Resources Congress in Paris, UNESCO declared that governments within their powers should develop strategies and policies that promote open educational resources (OER) as an avenue toward the universal right of equity of access to education. Though OER has increased exponentially in availability since that time, there remain confounding factors that act as barriers to OER adoption, such as ease of discovery, ease of adaptability and re-use, and uncertainty regarding quality and sustainability. Numerous studies have examined these barriers, and these studies should be of concern to librarians …

Student Knowledge Of Environmental Factors In The Dominican Republic, Nicole Sandretto

The Exposition

No abstract provided.

Making News Real: Learning From Academe, Desiree Depriest

SIDLIT Conference

The 21st century explosion of instantaneous electronic news information via technology devices has proven convenient and catastrophic. In addition to the traditional Associated Press and Reuters, there is a spike in independent news streams with far right, far left and fuzzy middle agendas, which may or may not be accurate. Academic information, on the other hand, maintains a strong distinction between what is considered a primary source, acceptable research methods, and peer review processes to determine the accuracy of information that moves the body of knowledge forward versus information stirred up in a cauldron of private agendas. The question to …

The Power Of The Short: Making The Most Of The Video Tool, Kimberly Chappell

SIDLIT Conference

This session will explore the power of the short-video in teaching content, developing classroom or school culture, and improving students self-learning skills. Participants will learn innovative ways to integrate shorts to grab attention, meet learning styles, and engage students in meaningful learning. All educators will enjoy this practical presentation learning to harness the power of the short!

Precisiones Sobre La Identidad Dialectal De Las Islas Del Caribe Hispánico, Orlando Alba

Faculty Publications

El objetivo de esta presentación consiste en mostrar que, a pesar de la creencia extendida sobre la homogeneidad lingüística antillana, no existe un solo español del Caribe. Se demuestra que Cuba, Puerto Rico y la República Dominicana mantienen su particular identidad dialectal. Se llega a esta conclusión, tanto desde la perspectiva subjetiva de la percepción que tienen los antillanos de su modo de hablar, como por medio del análisis de una serie de fenómenos fonéticos, sintácticos y léxicos.

Approaches To A History Of Western Psychology, Isabella M. Ellya, Harry Whitaker

Poster Sessions

No abstract provided.

Microaggressions In Everyday Life: Making The “Invisible” Visible, Derald Wing Sue

Diversity Conference 2017

Derald Wing Sue, Ph.D., is the winner of the prestigious American Psychological Foundation APF 2015 Gold Medal for Life Achievement in Psychology in the Public Interest. He is a professor of psychology and education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he also holds a joint appointment with the School of Social Work. He is one of the most cited multicultural scholars in the United States. Dr. Derald Wing Sue’s 19 books vary in topics including multicultural counseling and psychotherapy, psychology of racism and antiracism, cultural diversity, cultural competence and multicultural organizational development, …

The State Of Diversity And Inclusion Initiatives In Small College Libraries, Pete Gilbert, Gretchen Revie

Diversity Conference 2017

Libraries have always been about diversity—of thought, expression, content – and inclusion. This up-to-the-minute report will highlight the current state of initiatives at Lawrence University and our peer institutions.

Recruiting All Students Well: Diversity Recruitment Practices In Admissions, Mary Beth Petrie

Diversity Conference 2017

Recruiting a diverse student body is an essential step in the process of creating an inclusive campus community that prepares students to be educated and engaged citizens. We will explore trends in higher education related to recruiting students from underrepresented groups on college campuses, using Lawrence’s admissions as a case study.

Creating A Learning Community In The Sciences, Bart De Stasio, Beth De Stasio, Brian Piasecki

Diversity Conference 2017

Science is a collaborative discipline that is best learned through discussion, experimentation and group activity. But several groups of students—particularly students of color, first generation college students and some international students— are often marginalized in our classrooms, labs and are left out of study groups. Their voices aren’t heard, their points of view and interpretations aren’t always appreciated and the learning of these students is thwarted. To address these issues, we have been involved in forming and designing two groups that have been functioning for the past two years: LEDS (Lawrentians Enhancing Diversity in the Sciences) and BioCore, a supplementary …

Ecological And Organic Life Safety Concerns Of Hfo-1234yf, Alberni V. Ruiz

STAR Program Research Presentations

While at NOAA my research was directed by the inquiry of whether or not HFO-1234yf, a new compound being introduced into coolant system and replacing greenhouse gases HFC, is harmful to organic life. Using the computer program Matlab I was able to develop figures that represented the concentration of HFO-1234yf (HFO) in 12 different tower locations throughout the country. Comparing and contrasting concentrations of this HFO compound at each site led me to the question the possible harmful side effects this compound could bring to organic life due to the fact that concentration levels are increasing, with one factor being …

The Power Of Peers: An Analysis Of International Sutdent Integration In U.S. Higher Education And The Role Of Social Support Relationships, Leah Mcsorley

Diversity Conference 2017

International students may experience unique challenges while attending U.S. universities. However, social support relationships encourage institutional integration among international students, which in turn leads to retention within the institution. In research conducted at two colleges in the Midwest, findings indicated that peer relationships had a positive association with institutional integration. Pedagogical and co-curricular implications of the powerful peer relationships and recommendations will be discussed.

Creating Supportive Digital Experiences For Diverse Users, Jane Berliss-Vincent

Diversity Conference 2017

Over the past 30 years, technology use has become an increasingly ubiquitous part of education. However, it is frequently implemented as one-size-fits-all, which many students may find to be more a barrier than a benefit. This session will use simulations, exercises and discussion to explore some of these barriers and suggest ways to address them in multiple types of school environments.