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Validity Of A Portable Ekg Device To Monitor Heart Rate And Rhythm In College-Aged Male Athletes, Brenda Reeves, Priscilla Maghrabi, Brock Guetzke, Anna Howery

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

Abstract

Introduction: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the leading medical cause of death for male athletes, especially in anaerobic-based sports. Standard 12-lead electrocardiograms (STD-ECG) have received recent attention for their diagnostic utility, but lack the practicality for mass screenings. The purpose of this investigation was to assess the validity of a compact HD-EKG unit during various testing environments: rest, aerobic activity, and immediate recovery of anaerobic activity in college-age, male athletes.

Methods: Twelve college-aged (19.9 ± 1.1 years old), male athletes volunteered. Test procedures included two ECG devices, a STD-ECG and a high-definition (HD-) EKG, simultaneously recording heart rate (HR) …

Physical Fitness Level Of First Year Exercise Science Students, Brenda Reeves, Erin Barwick, Priscilla Maghrabi

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

Abstract

Introduction: Most college students do not meet the recommended amount of physical activity per week. However, in the health sciences there is an expectation that students should serve as role models for physical activity and fitness. With the growing decline in fitness among young adults, it is likely that future healthcare professionals will be less fit and more likely to sustain job-related injuries.

Methods: Exercise science students (n = 275) completed fitness testing during an introductory course (18.64 ± 1.01 years; female n = 175). Tests included the Cooper 12-min run, wall sit-and-reach, 1-min sit-up, and YMCA bench press …

Using Oral History As A Newsgathering And Storytelling Technique, Melony Shemberger

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

Oral history interviews help scholars to dig deep into studying the past and find information that deserves to be explored in greater detail. Journalists also can use this interdisciplinary approach as a way to interview subjects for in-depth story projects requiring a robust historical context, unlike what brief audio and video interviews could produce. The journalism classroom is the place where students can experiment with oral history to attain these skills on deeper learning levels. With this in mind, oral histories can serve as experiential learning opportunities desired in an undergraduate journalism classroom.

The Value Of Information In The Health Sciences: First, Do No Harm, Candace K. Vance

Faculty & Staff Research and Creative Activity

The lesson in this chapter illustrates one way to challenge students in the health sciences to think beyond simply finding and accepting the validity of scholarly peer-reviewed articles and encourages them to think more critically and skeptically about research. The lesson focuses on the Information Has Value threshold concept in ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. The frame states, “experts understand that value may be wielded by powerful interests in ways that marginalize certain voices.” When students enter into their fields of interest in healthcare, they must recognize their responsibility for “making deliberate and informed choices about …

Gun Violence: An Escalating Act Of Terror, Brooklyn Willett

Integrated Studies

Diving in to an ongoing problem that our society faces today: gun violence. This paper will explore different reasons for this escalating act of terror – both in schools and other populated public areas. The “why” will be discussed. Along with such factors as: mental illness and mass shooters, political views on gun violence, media effect on provoking new shooters and giving current shooters attention, and laws pertaining to firearm ownership.

4-H Programs: An Overview, Darrian Lee

Integrated Studies

This paper will show how 4-H programs, activities, and events give youth opportunities to better members futures. 4-H has been helping community members for more than 100 years! 4-H is grounded in hands-on learning. The 4-H program allows youth to participate in a variety of program in many different areas. The main programs are Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, Health, Communication, Leadership, Natural Resources, and Science, Engineering and Technology. In addition to a full review of 4-H programs, this paper will also inform the reader about the history of 4-H. The evidence included in this paper shows how 4-H can …

Effective Management: Which Style Is Best?, Brock M. Dunbar

Integrated Studies

This paper is an examination of different styles of management with regard to how conflict is handled. It also gives a brief description of the different types of personalities that exist, and how managers must become aware of each subordinates' personality if the manager wishes to have an effective and efficient workforce. A consideration of whether to employ positive or negative reinforcement is also examined. Another issue discussed is rapport and how it is established and maintained in the workplace.

Supporting Teen Parents And Their Children, Heather Lewis

Integrated Studies

Abstract The purpose of this action research project was to explore pregnant and parenting teens. The focus is a skill building foundation to help teen mothers and fathers develop self-sufficiency to enable them to become successful and engaging parents. The study includes relative research related to teen pregnancy, the role teen parent programs serving pregnant women and their children under the age of three, personal experiences, case studies, and interviews to support a better understanding of teen pregnancy and parenting. Research shows the positive impact of teenage parents and pregnant women enrolled in an Early Head Start program. By reflecting …

Increasing Client Adherence To A Health And Wellness Lifestyle: Applications Of Exercise Psychology For Professionals, Amber N. Walker

Integrated Studies

Although, physical activity has been called the best medicine in America today, outperforming almost every prescribed medication in the country in terms of overall impact on health, as a whole, few engage in sufficient exercise. According to the CDC, physical activity helps in weight control, reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and strengthens bones and muscle. It has a profound effect on mental health and mood and will even reduce the risk of some types of cancer, particularly colon and breast cancers. Not only does an active lifestyle have such a significant effect of reducing …

Nursing Staffing And Patient Outcomes, Emilio Johnson

Integrated Studies

This research paper is mainly focused on nursing staffing and the patient outcomes that are achieved from staffing. Staffing trends and styles differ in various healthcare organizations. Staffing plays a very important role in patient outcomes. It seeks to bring out the importance of strategic staffing and put to light all the challenges that might be met in a nursing profession.

Understanding this challenges or shortcomings is key in coming up with recommendations to improve the current status. Patient outcome is also analyzed and viewed in terms of patient safety and quality assurance. Adequately staffed care units can improve patient …

From The Field To Fork, Landon Edward Burns Mr.

Integrated Studies

Precision Agriculture is an up and coming side of farming all over the United States. Being able to use technology to benefit the yields is beneficial to all farmers that are using this form of farming. Many different things that make up precision agriculture are Global Positioning systems, self-driven tractors, yield mapping, drones, variable-rate technologies, and remote sensing systems. All of these techniques contribute to making precision agriculture what it is today. Expensive is a key factor in rather or not a farmer will use these techniques, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each. Precision agriculture is still …

Medicaid Fraud, Abuse And Waste, Anna Ellis

Integrated Studies

The following information has been collected and reviewed over a four-month period surrounding the efforts to better control insurance fraud, particularly involving federally funded programs such as Medicaid, Medicare and TRICARE. The information allows for a better understanding of how healthcare programs came to be, teaches the history and effects of the Affordable Care Act and reflects on Medicaid eligibility and reimbursement factors.

In this document, several cases of medical insurance fraud will be examined. Forms of prosecutions as well as the analyzing of white-collar crime will be discussed. The education of fraudulent activity across health care is to be …

The Obesity Epidemic, Demetric Johnson

Integrated Studies

This article covers the obesity epidemic in America. Childhood obesity and why it is a concern, along with the health complications, such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and other diseases related to childhood obesity. This paper also reaches into the psychological standpoint of obesity in childhood. Obesity in America, and why there has been such an increase in the past decades in obese and overweight children and adults. This paper also covers what the physical and mental health complications can do to an adult. Also included is what experts say are the best ways to prevent obesity.

Prevention: The Fight Against The Prescription Opioid Epidemic, Kenoshia Hatchette, Kenoshia E. Hatchette

Integrated Studies

Abstract

Prescription opioids drug abuse and addiction has become one of the United State’s biggest problems today. This epidemic is causing major issues is the lives of many Americans today. Research shows millions are affected by this epidemic each year and numbers are steadily rising. One of the biggest factors behind the rise of prescription opioid addiction and abuse is, the fact that these drugs are perfectly legal to use and easy to get.

I researched online articles and journals to further look into the epidemic. The research shows that this epidemic not only affected adults, but it also affected …

Artificial Intelligence In Modern Society, Michael Holt

Integrated Studies

Artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly into diverse areas in modern society. AI can be used in several areas such as research in the medical field or creating innovative technology, for instance, autonomous vehicles. Artificial intelligence is used in the medical field to improve the accuracy of programs used for detecting health conditions. AI technology is also used in programs such as Netflix or Spotify. This type of AI will monitor a user’s habits and make recommendations based on their recent activity. Banks use AI systems to monitor activity on members’ accounts to check for identity theft, approve loans and maintain …

Are We Guinea Pigs?, Susan Garcia

Integrated Studies

This paper explores published articles that report on results from GMOs (Internet) and offline (non-Internet) and how it affects human body. The articles, however, definitions vary in their uses of genetically modified organisms (GMO) and the products used to tend to the organisms. I have researched some information from Dr. Edwards and from Global Healing Center, which was published in August of 2014. The information was and updated on June of 2016. Dr. Edwards, (2016) Dr. Edwards, urges that to have an understanding of the connections between GMOs and gut health you must first understand what is being done to …

Longitudinal Analyses On Self-Esteem And Cognition, Mitchell Delaney

Integrated Studies

Self-esteem is a fundamental aspect of human development and evolution. With a plethora of research studies documenting this phenomenon, there is an ironic lack of meta-analysis. This overview aims to provide such an analysis, and provide incoming researchers a base from which to build.

Bullying In Schools, Christine Lentine

Integrated Studies

Bullying is defined as aggressive acts being inflicted by one or more individuals to another individual who appears weaker. In the United States alone one in four children falls victim to bullying. Several different types of bullying are discussed including verbal, reactive, relational, racial, sexual, and cyberbullying. Characteristics of bullies and victims are provided to help readers gain an understanding of who might be a bully or a victim. The detrimental effects that bullies and victims face are described. Bully prevention programs are extremely effective in preventing bullying and changing the effects that victims and bullies experience.

How Has Email, Online Commerce, And Social Media Affected Face-To-Face Communication In Today's Business World?, Janet Smith Bailey

Integrated Studies

The internet has improved the ease and speed with which we communicate, but it has also caused our face-to-face communication skills to deteriorate. In today's ever-changing and globally-expanding business world, it is necessary that we focus on learning and maintaining our interpersonal and face-to-face communication skills.

School To Prison Pipeline: Incarceration Over Education, Twyla Davette Parris

Integrated Studies

Abstract

A review of this literature allowed the writers and authors to express how crimes have decreased and prisons have increased with African Americans, Hispanics, low-socioeconomic families, and students with special disabilities. Zero tolerance policies are being used in today’s school systems that lead to an increase in school arrests. This paper is designed to study the research that shows how a particular population of students are being forced out of school’s systems and into the juvenile criminal justice system which then filters them into federal prisons.

Keywords: teacher professional, discipline policies, school, prison, pipeline, incarceration, juvenile, criminal justice

Health And Safety In The Fire Service, Daniel Malone

Integrated Studies

The fire service in the United States has problems that span for decades in any aspect you can think of. There has been hardly any improvements on the safety culture for fire departments. There is a need to define these issues and find solutions to the problem. I will be looking at research across the country and some even around the world from the last decade to piece together what is right and what is wrong with the safety culture and the fire service in general and to determine what the best solution and controls to fixing it.

After-School Programs: Benefits, Challenges, And Opportunities, Alexandra Brewer

Integrated Studies

After-School programs have an extraordinary impact on the lives of students, no matter their socio-economic backgrounds or personal lives. Implementing such programs into school systems results in long-term benefits for students, including established morals, life skills, and goal-setting. This paper will explore research about all the different elements that make after-school programs what they are today. The history of such programs will be fully examined, as well as how children benefit from opportunities presented through the many different aspects of after-school programs. The reader will not only gain a better understanding of exactly what after-school programs are, but they will …

Juvenile Detention, Veronica Ortiz Moralez

Integrated Studies

The study aimed at identifying and evaluating the reasons for juvenile delinquency and detention. To attain this aim, secondary data has been used in a descriptive way. It is observed from the study that the lack of education along with financial issues influence juveniles to reflect offensive behavior and crime. The reasons also involve the lack of support from the parents as well as the inappropriate family environment. The improper school and community environment and bad company of friends may also cause juvenile delinquency, which results in detention. The personality and the psychology of the juvenile may also lead to …

The Benefits And Options Of Early Childhood Education, Christina Zordel

Integrated Studies

Early childhood education is a crucial step in a child’s educational journey. This paper begins with a history of early childhood education programs in the United States, from the Head Start program to public and private programs. A child’s participation in a quality early education program is essential to mental, social and academic development, as is evident in the research of several successful model programs. The Abecedarian Project, Perry Preschool Program, Chicago Child-Parent Center, and Abbot Preschool Program provide an excellent evidence base for the benefits of early childhood education. Research of these projects show improvement in several areas, some …

Workplace Violence, Darvonte Green

Integrated Studies

'Every year, 2 million American workers report having been victims of workplace violence. In 2014, 409 people were fatally injured in work-related attacks, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's about 16% of the 4,821 workplace deaths that year.' National Safety Council (NSC 2018).

Secure Integration Of Information Systems In Radiology, Stephen A. Clark

Integrated Studies

Medical Imaging is an industry where distinctive imaging protocols such as Digital Communications in Medicine (DICOM) and Health Level 7 (HL7) are used to transmit patient data across multiple information systems relaying possible life-saving data their providers. These information systems, unique to radiology departments require proper integration and workflow to achieve the CIA triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This paper discusses the challenges of integrating disparate healthcare radiology information system with particular emphasis on protocol security.

Characteristics Of Inclusive Learning Environments For Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Courtney E. Thomasson

Integrated Studies

As Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnoses continue to increase, the number of students with an ASD diagnosis in public and private schools continues to increase as well. For students with an ASD diagnosis, it is essential that their learning environments be designed with specific characteristics and strategies to be inclusive and supportive to their needs and future success. Many researchers have recognized the need for more schools to implement inclusive and supportive environments for students with ASD. This paper combines and discusses articles that explore the various characteristics of an ASD diagnosis, the challenges associated with the diagnosis in everyday …

The National Football Leauge, Kenney G. Wooten

Integrated Studies

Some people thing that the national football league is just men bumping heads and hurting each other. this is not always the case. i wanted to show what the NFL really is and how things work and also a little about the history.

Value Based Healthcare: The Missing Formula For Quality Patient Care, April Tapscott

Integrated Studies

Value Based Care is driving the need to balance value with cost. Health care organizations must address the value component as part of the patient care experience. Reimbursements to physicians and healthcare organizations are the focus on delivering value care to the patient while keeping costs down for the insurance company and overhead for the organizations. Health care providers face challenges on how to connect ethics, patient safety, and decision making to quality of care for each individual patient. Insurance companies are looking at the volume of people, how many episodes of care for each condition, how many providers for …

Physicians Or Facebook? The Effects Of Do-It-Yourself Healthcare On Modern Society., Kelli Jo Compton-Thweatt

Integrated Studies

All patients have the right to be an advocate for their own healthcare; however, most patients in today’s society abuse that right by delving from professional medical advice given per their healthcare provider. It is imperative that self-diagnosis and self-treatment do not undermine healthcare professionals and do not replace the medical treatment advice given to incite healing. Do-it-yourself healthcare has become increasingly popular in the last decade due largely in part to rising healthcare costs. While having negative implications on modern society, the articles explored illustrate how do-it-yourself healthcare has given rise to a new era of chaos proving that …