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Liberty In Death? An Analysis Of The Ethics And Laws Regarding Physician-Assisted Suicide, Ross Leavitt

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

I seek to analyze physician-assisted suicide with the following two goals in mind: (1) Evaluating how ethical and legal arguments surrounding suicide developed throughout history and how they inform our understanding today; (2) What a regulatory scheme governing physician-assisted suicide looks like and if it can adequately safeguard the interests of the individual and the collective.

Death Wish: A Comprehensive Analysis Of Physician Assisted Suicide, Janna George

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

Physician-assisted suicide is an extremely complex and controversial legal issue, deeply rooted in morality, legality, and ethics. Countries around the world are split as to how to approach this concept, with some permitting physician-assisted suicide under particular circumstances, and others strictly prohibiting it. ^[1] This division is evidence of the subject’s complex underpinnings. According to the United States Declaration of Independence, all Americans are deserving of certain unalienable rights, “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”^[2] But what about the right to die?

There are a number of reasons as to why physician assisted suicide is complicated, including …

The Impact Of The Chevron Ruling On Medicare, Sana Sherali

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

The Supreme Court’s historic decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in June 2024 received national attention due to its implications for how much power agencies will hold in the years to come. The Chevron doctrine originally comes from the Supreme Court’s 1984 decision in Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council.Chevron addressed the requirements imposed on states by The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977. This decision set the precedent that if federal legislation is unclear or leaves an administrative gap, courts have to follow the regulatory agency’s interpretation of the law, as long as the interpretation is …

Beyond Charity: The Development Of The Mission Of The Daughters Of Charity In Sub-Saharan Africa, Theresa Eke

Vincentian Studies

Theresa Eke recounts the history of the Daughters of Charity’s service in Africa and explains the evolution of their approach to poverty alleviation there. The Daughters learned the importance of knowing the cultures and languages of those they served. At first, they addressed poverty with donations of material goods, but later they empowered the poor, teaching them skills and helping them establish farms and businesses, particularly through helping them to purchase equipment. They learned to listen to what the poor themselves said would help them. They supported high school and university education, especially for women and girls. The Daughters also …

Grieving Workers, Leadership Support, And Organizational Commitment, Zachary N. Ngo

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Grief is a universal experience, yet the industrial-organizational psychology literature is sparse with research on bereavement at work. When individuals do undergo the loss of a loved one, research has shown that support is instrumental in recovery outside of workplace contexts. The present study examined the relationship between an individual’s level of grief and their commitment to their organization while also investigating how the level of supervisor support moderates the aforementioned relationship. I hypothesized that there would be a significant, negative relationship between level of grief and organizational commitment. Further, I also hypothesized that perceived supervisor support would moderate the …

Louise De Marillac: Ingenuity, Mission, And Mystique, Betty Ann Mcneil D.C.

Vincentian Studies

Betty Ann McNeil profiles Louise de Marillac as “a prototype social worker whose social service interventions highlight how twenty-first-century social issues echo those of the seventeenth century.” In response to the political, religious, and social upheaval in seventeenth-century France, she and Vincent de Paul founded the Confraternities of Charity and the Daughters of Charity. These groups made innovative use of women’s leadership and organizational skills to provide the poor with quality care. McNeil explains how Louise’s “approach to serving people in need remains relevant for social work practitioners today.”

Full Issue: Summer 2015

DePaul Magazine

No abstract provided.

The Deep Architecture Of American Covid-19 Tort Reform 2020-21, Anthony Sebok

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

“So That They May Be Able To Live And Die As Good Christians”: The Early History Of The Nom De Jésus Hospital In Catholic Reformation Paris, Alison Forrestal Ph.D.

Vincentian Studies

The Hôpital de Nom de Jésus was an important establishment associated with Louise de Marillac, Vincent de Paul, and their communities. The Daughters of Charity were responsible for staffing this hospital beginning in1653, and it survived until the mid-eighteenth century. However, scholars have not had any records of it to study until now. Here, Alison Forrestal presents the Rule of Nom de Jésus, with an English translation, “offering a commentary on its historical context and its composition.” The Rule gives scholars insight into how the hospital developed and shows concern for the corporal and spiritual well-being of those it served. …

Impact Of Implementing Delirium Precautions On Pharmacological And Non-Pharmacological Interventions In A Veteran Inpatient Hospice Population, Zoe Palisoc, Kevin Bacigalupo, Emily Ellsworth, Seema Limaye, Kavita Palla, Katie J. Suda, Joyce M. Wang

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Retrospective Study from July 2017 thru January 2019 on United States veteran admitted to Edward Hines Jr. Veterans Medical Center's inpatient hospice unit who developed terminal delirium on their last days of life.

At The Forefront Of Opportunity: Depaul Initiates Two New Programs To Invigorate The Health Sciences

DePaul Magazine

The demand for highly qualified workers in health-related fields is growing. To help meet specific demands, DePaul's College of Science and Health is laying the groundwork for two new programs: occupational health (OT) and speech language pathology (SLP. The heads of these programs, Kate Barrett and Jayne Jaskolski, explain what professionals in their respective fields do and the range of opportunities that are available to individuals who want to make OT or SLP a career.

Animal-Assisted Therapy And Oncology Hospice Patients, Lauren Anderson

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: If there are more ways to induce comfort during hospice care, all options should be explored, which is why animal-assisted therapy (AAT) could be a viable, non-pharmacological option for oncology hospice patients.

Objectives: The aim of this research is to show that the use of AAT with oncology patients receiving hospice care will result in enhanced comfort and diminished pain. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects on pain for oncology hospice patients receiving AAT compared to oncology hospice patients who do not receive AAT.

Method: This study is performed as an integrative …

Interventions In Hospice Caregivers’ Coping Mechanisms, Ollie Urbanski

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: There is an increasing awareness, and need for, hospice services in the United States. While some may choose to receive their care in an inpatient setting, many prefer the comforts of home. When they receive their care at home, their loved ones end up shouldering many of the burdens of that care. There is a noticeable lack in support for this specific population of caregivers.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to investigate current best practices in regards to coping mechanisms for informal hospice caregivers and to analyze potential areas for development of research in …

Examining Predictors Related To Intent To Leave Nursing Among Advanced Beginner Nurses, Laura M. Domagala

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Advanced beginner nurses are at risk of leaving the nursing profession prematurely and therefore further contributing to the nursing shortage. After a review of the literature, there are no known studies to date that examine the impact of compassion fatigue (including burnout and secondary traumatic stress), and compassion satisfaction on intent to leave nursing in the advanced beginner nurses. Objective: The objective of this study is (1) to examine the difference between demographic characteristics and compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction, and (2) to examine significant predictors for intent to leave nursing in the advanced beginner nurse measured by compassion …

The Enigma Of Home Health Care: Initiatives To Combat Endemic Fraud And Improve Quality Care, Alec Deborin

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

Class Notes/Depaul Pride

DePaul Magazine

Class Notes and alumni and students in spiritwear

Balancing Quality Of Life With Comfort: Educating Medical Surgical Nurses About Pain Management For The Adult Hospice Patient: An Integrative Literature Review, Atree Keso

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Humor To Relieve Stress In Nurses, Erin Golger

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Research shows that humor is commonly used by health care workers as a coping mechanism to help relieve stress. However, there are limited studies in identifying the type of humor most commonly used by nurses, and which type of humor is most effective at relieving their stress.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the different types of humor used by nurses and to explore which type of humor was most effective at relieving stress.

Method: An integrative literature review was used using articles from four different databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Ovid, and ProQuest). The …

Complex Effects Of Caregiver-Patient Relationships On Patient Self-Care In Heart Failure, Lauren Spain-Bondi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Complex Effects of Caregiver-Patient Relationships on Patient Self-Care in Heart Failure

Lauren Spain-Bondi

Faculty Advisor: Karen Larimer, PhD, RN

Background: Approximately 6.5 million U.S. adults have heart failure (HF), and the incidence is rising rapidly. HF is a costly disease with a high mortality rate. Despite evidence that patient self-care improves health and reduces hospitalizations, many still do not practice effective self-care. An informal caregiver for a patient with HF is positioned to influence self-care, but little is known about the patient/caregiver dynamic or how it affects self-care.

Objective: This study seeks to synthesize and evaluate the most …

Online Palliative Care Education In The Skilled Nursing Facility, Caroline Kreisl Wilson

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

America’s older adult population is expanding more quickly than any other age group. This is unprecedented in our history, especially in healthcare. The substantial increase in the number of older adults means people will be living longer with co-morbid, chronic medical conditions. As a result, nursing facilities have become an increasingly important setting for skilled nursing care including palliative (PC) and end-of-life (EOL) care for older adults.

The need for nurses with PC and EOL knowledge is increasing as the population ages. However, research has shown that many nurses don’t feel equipped to care for these patients. Education on PC …

Does Performing A Spiritual Assessment On A Patient Enhance Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Christina Ebertsch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: One aspect that is often overlooked when providing holistic care to patients is spiritual care. Even though a high percentage of people identify as spiritual, there has been limited research conducted to determine its effect on health outcomes.

Purpose: This paper explores through an integrative review the impact of performing a spiritual assessment on patients and if the assessments enhanced patient outcomes.

Methods: The literature review will be guided by a process introduced by Whittemore and Knafl (2005), which includes the following stages: problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, and data analysis. Databases will be searched using keywords …

Health Benefits Of Pet Ownership For Older Adults, Molly Cook, Sydney Busch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Over the last few decades, life expectancy has increased causing a significant rise and rising number of senior citizens. This has resulted in greater demand and spending in healthcare for this growing population, due to, the increase risk for health problems that are associated with older age.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the health benefits of pet ownership for older adults. This study will provide information on what health benefits come with pet ownership, and how this can affect the elderly population.

Method: A computerized integrative review was conducted using various combinations of the …

Approaches To The Care Of Geriatric, Terminally Ill Oncology Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Lauren Gersten

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The second leading cause of death for the geriatric population in the United States, persons aged 65 years and older, is cancer. The over 65 population comprises most cancer diagnoses and presents a high mortality rate. The terminally-ill, geriatric oncology population also is among the most complex due to comorbidities and other special considerations (McCarthy et al., 2014, p. 197).

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to answer the following questions: What resources are currently available to help guide the care for geriatric, terminally ill oncology patients? Are the current resources sufficient to determine optimal care …

Family's Perspective On Quality End-Of-Life Care For The Dying Patient, Kelly Liu

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Delirium Rates Increasing In Elderly Hospitalized Patients, Sarah Jane Soffel

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Delirium commonly affects hospitalized elderly patients, and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity, among other detrimental outcomes. Delirium is increasing in prevalence, yet remains under detected. Many of the negative effects of hospitalization, such as immobility, dehydration, and polypharmacy, increase the risk for developing delirium. Early detection of delirium remains an important factor for treatment and reversal. The aim of the integrative literature review was to determine whether delirium rates are increasing among elderly hospitalized patients, as well as to identify risk factors associated with delirium and nursing interventions that may prevent the increasing prevalence of delirium. The study …

The Meaning Of Will To Live In Patients, Jeanne Burdette

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

The Meaning of Will to Live in Patients: An Integrative literature review

Jeanne Burdette

DePaul University

Abstract

Background: The will to live (WTL) is the desire, determination and effort to survive as defined by Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 8^th edition (2009). According to Tataryn & Chochinov (2002), we know that the WTL can impact the trajectory of a terminal illness and “has been shown to vary considerably in relatively brief periods of time during the final course of a terminal illness” (p 370). Yet little is known about the concept. Health care professionals (HCPs) can benefit from increased knowledge …

Hhs Stakeholder Rights In An Era Of Statutory Entrenchment And Agency Overreach, Colin Roskey, Tamara Tenney

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

The Medicare Home Health Benefit's Need For Reform In Accordance To The Affordable Care Act, Michelle Bedoya

DePaul Journal of Health Care Law

No abstract provided.

Pictures From The Past: Châtillon-Sur-Chalaronne, John E. Rybolt C.M., Ph.D.

Vincentian Studies

Chatillon-sur-Charlaronne, known as Chatillon-les-Dombes in Vincent de Paul’s day, was the location of the first Confraternity of Charity. A history of the town is given, along with descriptions of its important sites, including Vincent’s home. A chronology of his time there is also included. Twenty-eight images accompany the text.

Reflections From The Road: Vincentian Hospitality Principles In Healthcare Education For The Indigent, John M. Conry Pharm.D., Bcps, Aahivp

Vincentian Studies

John Conry discusses Vincentian health care history and principles and addresses inequities in health care, particularly in the United States. He focuses on the challenges that persons who are homeless face in managing chronic conditions and obtaining preventive care. A pharmacist and an educator at St. John’s University, Conry explains his work and that of his students with Project Renewal. Among other services, Project Renewal maintains five MedVans, traveling state-of-the-art clinics that work specifically with the homeless in New York. Although it does not have a spiritual component, Project Renewal provides holistic care, exemplifying hospitality and other Vincentian values. Conry …