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Stroke Rehabilitation Through The Continuum Of Care: Integrating Evidence And Occupation-Based Practice, Emily Geissler

Frank Low Research Day Posters

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarly project was to provide patients with knowledge on the rehabilitation process and practitioners with a resource to assist in implementing occupation and evidence-based practice in stroke rehabilitation throughout the entire continuum of care.

Methods: An extensive literature review was conducted regarding evidence-based and occupation-based interventions within stroke rehabilitation. The author partnered with a midwestern healthcare agency to experience stroke rehabilitation as an occupational therapy practitioner across the continuum of care. Through a needs assessment, it was found patients lack knowledge regarding the rehabilitation process and practitioners lack knowledge of other settings. The …

Effectiveness Of Education-Based Programs And Preventative Strategies On Oral Health Outcomes For Older Adults In Rural Communities: A Critically Appraised Topic, Meagan Barnes Pearson, Abby Ellenberger, Becca Valdez

Critically Appraised Topics

Elderly adults in rural populations are facing difficulties with oral health due to accessibility difficulties, lower socioeconomic status, and decreased OHL. Limited research has been conducted on occupational therapy interventions within this specific occupational domain, or with this particular population. This CAT investigates the positive impacts oral health education programs that incorporate preventative strategies have on the oral health outcomes of the aging population living in rural locations when implemented by occupational therapists alongside an interdisciplinary team.

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Transitioning & Community Integration, Payton Baumann, Madison Thomas, Anna Voegel

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic paper will concentrate on the most effective formatting of transition programs necessary to improve a sense of community belonging and overall quality of life (QOL). The main factors to consider in the scenario are accessibility to programs, funding for programs, social stigmas and attitudes, and mental health of individuals who are experiencing a transition. Populations experiencing a transition may include those transitioning from incarceration, experiencing homelessness, educational programs, employment opportunities, hospital care settings, active-duty status, and migration. To develop a sense of community belonging, social participation will be an important aspect to integrate into interventions, which …

Contexts Contributing To Burnout And Potential Coping Strategies To Support Work-Life Balance And Health Management Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Nora Duren, Kearyn Nelsen, Jada Welke

Critically Appraised Topics

The focus of this critically appraised topic paper is the aspects of burnout that occupational therapy (OT) practitioners face in a professional capacity, as well as environmental and personal contexts (AOTA, 2020) that have been shown to reduce the intensity of burnout within the profession. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), context can be described as the “broad context that encompasses environment and personal factors” (p. 36). “Environmental factors are aspects of the physical, social, and attitudinal surroundings in which people live and conduct their lives” (AOTA, 2020, p. 36). Additionally, the AOTA defines personal factors as the …

The Role Of Occupational Therapists Working With Adults With Substance Use Disorder In Rural Areas, Kyra M. Jessen, Jackie M. Middendorf

Critically Appraised Topics

This critically appraised topic paper focused on the availability of occupation-based interventions for adults (18 years and older) faced with substance use disorders in rural areas. The main factors to consider in this scenario were the population of rural areas, substance use services in rural areas, and the role of occupational therapy. The U.S. Census Bureau did not directly define rural but instead considered rural to be any area that is not urban, while urban areas were considered to have more than 50,000 people and urban clusters were stated to have between 2,500 and 50,000 people (U.S. Department of Agriculture, …

Realizing The Role Of Interdisciplinary Practices In Psycho-Educational Assessment For Learners With Special Education Needs/Disabilities In Guyana, Keon Cheong

Theses and Dissertations

A growing number of students are referred to special education sectors. With the growing numbers, there is a need for structures and systems to be in place to ensure that the least restrictive environment is used while ensuring that learners are adequately placed based on their abilities. This challenge is heightened in the Global South. In the Caribbean, few countries have legislation to address disabilities, and in locations where there is legislation, it is either outdated or not enforced. This dissertation conducts a systematic review using 60 studies to compile comprehensive research-based information about interdisciplinary practices, specifically in the psycho-educational …

Transitional Support Programming For First-Year Occupational Therapy Graduate Students, Samantha Proctor

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Title: Transitional Support Programming for First-Year Occupational Therapy Graduate Students

Background: The focus of the project represents the Scholarship of Application, which is the translation of existing research into practice. A student’s transition from undergraduate to graduate-level programs can be challenging due to the increased academic rigor inherent to graduate programs. This can lead to an imbalance in students' lives and an increase in stress, anxiety, and burnout. As the overall well-being of students decreases, the likelihood of students experiencing academic hardships increases. Students need diverse academic and professional skills to navigate graduate school successfully; however, many students lack those …

Addressing Psychosocial Factors In Upper Extremity Injuries To Improve Outcomes And Quality Of Life, Jace Allard

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Purpose: Following upper extremity injuries, negative psychosocial factors such as anxiety, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression are found to be prevalent (Hardison et al., 2021; Maddison et al., 2023). Negative psychosocial symptoms such as these can negatively affect recovery outcomes and quality of life for individuals (Kinsley et al., 2020; Sposato et al., 2018). Typical treatment received in hand therapy for individuals with upper extremity injuries consists primarily of physical remediation through a biomedical frame of reference and less on addressing psychosocial factors (Chown et al., 2018; Kurrus et al., 2022; Robinson et al., 2016). Certified hand therapists report …

Winter Commencement: December 14-15, 2023, University Of North Dakota

UND Commencement Programs

UND Winter Commencement program from December 14 and 15, 2023.

Endometriosis And Its Effect On Women's Lives, Haley Duncan

Psychology Student Publications

My paper is about women with endometriosis, and its effects on women's lives. I discussed the disease itself, as well as its psychological and physical impacts it has on not just affected women, but their partners as well.

The Worrying Doesn't Stop, Shayla Rickford

Psychology Student Publications

This paper is all about anxiety and anxiety disorders. Within the paper I list some examples and feelings that I have had myself, as I struggle with anxiety. With use of scientific articles, I discuss a lot of what anxiety is, anxiety disorders, how people with anxiety feel, the causes of anxiety and treatment for anxiety.

Are Animals The Best Therapists?, Debra Bigelow Davis

Psychology Student Publications

Scientific Communication Paper

What Even Is Occupational Therapy, Malia Mckenzie

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

How Does Coloring Affect Your Mental Health?, Adriana Iverson

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Mind Matters: Unveiling The Dynamics Of Mental Well-Being In Adulthood Through Exercise, Madison Ahlers

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Keeping A Secret Isn't Hard! Just Lie About It!, Noelle Martin

Psychology Student Publications

This paper analyzes the negative effects of secrecy and how a person can avoid lying about unnecessary things. It uses examples from real world situations in which people lie often, creating a more relatable discussion.

Caregiving Relations To Psychology: How Respite Makes An Impact On The Community, Jada Anderson

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Understanding College Aged Men And Eating Disorders, Katie Pierskalla

Psychology Student Publications

Eating disorders, sexual assault, and the stigma of speaking about and using resources related to mental health occur in college aged men. There are present correlations between these struggles and ways to acknowledge these patterns in order to better serve men's mental health.

Emotions And Achievements: How To Be Your Most Successful Self, Mackenzie Amerman

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

Auditory Hallucinations, Gavin Eback

Psychology Student Publications

This is a paper providing basic information on the event of Auditory Hallucinations in a casual format. It provides information about possible causes and how auditory hallucinations function

Stress And Anxiety In College Students, Meaghan Macho

Psychology Student Publications

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Stress On Human Behavior, Ethan Johnson

Psychology Student Publications

This paper evaluates what stress is, and the effect of stress on decision-making and relationships. This study evaluates how stress is relevant in college students.

Pick Your Poison: How Aspartame Causes Anxiety, Abby J. Kersey, Baylee R. Kram, Blessing O. Okosun, Diane C. Darland

Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Showcase

BLUF: Limit your aspartame consumption!

Studies have shown that consecutive aspartame consumption at as little as 7% of the FDA recommended daily intake can cause anxiety symptoms in ~8 days. Not only that, but after 12 weeks of consumption, it was proven that the anxiety symptoms are passed to the offspring two generations later. That means if you have roughly one to two 32 oz Diet Cokes per day, your children and grandchildren will show symptoms of anxiety even if they never consume aspartame themselves. It is important to note that aspartame is in many foods and products labeled as …

“The Pictures Allowed Me To Connect To The Material More”: Student Perceptions Of A Diversity-Focused Open Pedagogy Assignment, Ashley M. Biddle, Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Education, Health & Behavior Studies Faculty Publications

A racially diverse sample of Introductory Psychology students (n = 32) completed a semester-long open pedagogy assignment focused on improving diversity depicted in photographs in psychology textbooks. Students first did a content analysis on racial and gender diversity within a popular openly licensed Introductory Psychology textbook (i.e., an open educational resource [OER]) and found that White presenting men were overrepresented. Then, for each broad topic in the course, students shared a topic-relevant photograph they had taken with the purpose of improving the diversity of textbook content. Students assigned these photographs Creative Commons (CC) license. Because the openly licensed textbook also …

Novel Tri-Biopolymer Thin Film With Superior Antimicrobial Efficacy, Ashraf Al-Goraee, Ali Alshami, Abdulrahman Al-Shami, Jason Power, Jadyn Guidinger, Christopher Buelke, Musabbir Jahan Talukder, Xiaodong Hou

Chemical Engineering Faculty Publications

This work reports a novel synthesis, characterization, and performance of antimicrobial polymeric thin films utilizing unreported ternary blend of Chitosan, PLA, and PCL. For binary systems, the selection of matching polymers has improved the material’s structures and properties; however, the transition to using a ternary system is not well-established yet. The ability to homogeneously blend 3 biopolymers would expand the potential to prepare new materials with tailored properties. Herein, unary, binary, and ternary films were produced by physical blending using the casting and solvent evaporation method. The films were then characterized using different techniques for comparing the properties of 3 …

November 15, 2023, The Dakota Student

The Dakota Student

No abstract provided.

Socio-Cultural Integration And Holistic Health Among Indigenous Young Adults, Melissa Walls, Dane Hautala, Ashley Cole, Lucas Kosobuski, Kyle Hill, Stephanie Ozhaawashkodeweiganiikwe Williams

Indigenous Health Faculty Publications

Background

Research on associations between social integration and wellbeing holds promise to inform policy and practice targets for health promotion. Yet, studies of social connection too frequently rely on overly simplistic measures and give inadequate attention to manifestation and meanings of social integration across diverse groups. We use the term socio-cultural integration to describe expanded assessment of both social and cultural aspects of belonging and connection.

Methods

We examined 7 distinct indicators of socio-cultural integration, identified heterogeneous patterns of responses across these indicators using latent profile analysis, and determined their relevance for wellbeing using survey data from a study with …

Strategies For Culturally Safe Research With Native American Communities: An Integrative Review, Teresa Brockie, Kyle X. Hill, Patricia Davidson, Ellie Decker, Lydia Koh Krienke, Katie E. Nelson, Natalie Nicholson, Alicia M. Werk, Deborah Wilson, Deana Around Him

Indigenous Health Faculty Publications

Background: A history of unethical research and deficit-based paradigms have contributed to profound mistrust of research among Native Americans, serving as an important call to action. Lack of cultural safety in research with Native Americans limits integration of cultural and contextual knowledge that is valuable for understanding challenges and making progress toward sustainable change. Aim: To identify strategies for promoting cultural safety, accountability, and sustainability in research with Native American communities. Method: Using an integrative review approach, three distinct processes were carried out: (1) appraisal of peer-reviewed literature (Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest), (2) review of grey literature (e.g. policy documents …

Empowering Resilience: Insights From Chatgpt On The Texas 2021 Power Outage​, Farishta Rahman, Prakash Ranganathan

Electrical Engineering Posters and Presentations

This poster explores the symbiosis of energy resilience and AI support, using the Texas blackout of 2021 as a lens. Delving into causes, constraints, and financial impacts, it uncovers vulnerabilities in energy systems. Introducing ChatGPT, the poster emphasizes the synergy of cutting-edge AI in crisis response. Bridging technology, resilience strategies, and policy implications, it offers a succinct narrative on fortifying energy grids amidst growing demands and extreme weather events.

What Does Chatgpt Know About Toponyms When Looking At Maps In Geog 161?, Douglas C. Munski

AI Assignment Library

Differentiating between real and imaginary places on a map is not necessarily a strength of undergraduates--or ChatGPT--in a basic world regional geography course. Using a video, The 15 Countries that people think are FAKE, as a launching tool, students undertake an exercise in determining which places are real.