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Impact Of Novel Rheumatic Heart Disease Education On Rwandan Nurses' Knowledge And Skills, Julie Carragher

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Untreated group A streptococcus pharyngitis, along with the resulting post-infection sequelae of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) of young susceptible individuals occurs in lower income countries, including Rwanda. This is largely due to limited access health care and inadequate knowledge about the detection and treatment of the infection. Approximately 33 million people worldwide live with RHD. In Rwanda, the prevalence of RHD is estimated at 6.8 per 1000 school children. With only nine cardiologists serving a population of nearly fourteen million, there is a significant gap in accessible RHD care across the country. In Rwanda, nurses, …

A Real Medical Mission Clinic To Manage Cardiovascular Health Inequities And Improve Outcomes, Cynthia A. Borum, Byron Haitas

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the United States.^1-4 Today, a gap exists with cardiovascular inequities in underserved communities relating to access to cardiac care.^1-4

In 2022, an experienced cardiologist and nurse practitioner leader established a once-a-month free faith-based cardiology clinic in Nashville and surrounding counties in Tennessee. The goal is to improve access to cardiac care^1-3 and contribute to quality health outcomes for the underserved.

Structure: A 501(c)(3) non-profit clinic structure was the framework for implementing the faith-based medical cardiology clinic.⁵ The faith-based cardiology clinic occurs one Saturday each month with voluntary …

2023 - Appalachian Student Research Forum Program Booklet, Appalachian Student Research Forum, East Tennessee State University

Appalachian Student Research Forum

No abstract provided.

Nurses And International Service Work: Do Short-Term Trips Really Make A Difference?, Stephanie Matthew

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Nursing students often have international service-learning (ISL) experiences (Huang et al., 2020; McClure et al., 2020; McKinnon et al., 2022). ISL often includes ethical concerns (Claire et al., 2022; Greig et al., 2022; Rowthorn et al., 2019). Additionally, we do not have strong studies linking ISL to effects on nursing practice later. Many trips show short-term benefits for nurses, but it is unclear whether ISL will improve patient care at home later (Wu et al., 2020).

Purpose Statement: The purpose of this study was to explore the reflections of registered nurses to discover how past ISL influence their current …

A Qualitative Study About Healthcare Practices For Rural Guatemalan Women, Linda Johanson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose for this qualitative study to assess the healthcare practices of women in rural Guatemala. Understanding how women there approach health would provide useful information for nurses involved in development of culturally sensitive sustainable healthcare programs in Guatemala, and in providing culturally sensitive care to Guatemalan patients who are living outside of their country.

Studies have confirmed many challenges that rural Guatemalan experience with respect to health care services. Medical equipment and medications are notably scarce for pediatric patients (Hughes et al., 2022), and availability of access to care for adolescents is also deficient (Hassan et al., 2020). Attempts …

Leadership In Action: Understanding The Impact Of Sangguniang Kabataan On Community Development Of Sarrat, Aisen Rone Eirholf Laguna Baluan, Charize Mae Baluran Carurucan

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study explores the role of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in fostering youth leadership, participatory governance, and community development in Barangays 20 and 22, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. Rooted in Republic Act No. 10742, the SK serves as a platform for empowering young Filipinos to contribute to society. The research assesses the impact of SK-led initiatives in leadership, education, and community service, while identifying challenges and evaluating collaborations with local organizations. A qualitative design was employed using open-ended questionnaires with SK officials and Katipunan ng Kabataan (KK) members. Data was analyzed through thematic analysis, revealing key themes: leadership development, civic engagement, …

Academic Preparation Of Global Health Leaders, Linda S. Johanson, Dianne Yow Daniels

Leadership Connection

The preparation for nurses as global leaders begins in the basic academic program, however the amount and emphasis on this important topic varies greatly. A descriptive study was undertaken to discern knowledge of nursing students about global health. The majority of respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge regarding this topic.

Leadership, Scholarship, And Service: Living Our Values Through Humanitarian Aid, Gwen D. Sherwood, Jean Ann Davison

Leadership Connection

Alpha Alpha chapter lived the Sigma values in a spring break service learning humanitarian aid project demonstrating Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. In a framework of social justice our chapter led a mobile van with nurse practitioner and social work students to provide health access for those flooded during Hurricane Matthew.

Servant Leadership And Research: Using Both To Build Sustainable Service Projects, Linda S. Johanson

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Nursing is a caring profession, and because of this, nurses are often drawn to volunteer for situations such as medical mission work or disaster outreach, where the skills of a health care professional are needed and appreciated. However, one of the criticisms of short-term medical service projects in developing countries is that they lack sustainability. A team enters a culture for a brief period of time, and when they leave there are no lasting changes to the host community. The content in this presentation relates to the conference theme of leadership success, specifically …

Development And Implementation Of A National Service Learning Mission Trip, Catherine S. Thomas

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016:

Nursing education has embraced the value of service learning, and numerous programs have integrated this pedagogy into their curriculum with a variety of approaches, ranging from offering international experiences to integration in clinical courses. This innovative educational pedagogy allows students and faculty to engage in activities that address a variety of needs, incorporate self-reflection, and embrace the concept of reciprocity between students and the community receiving care (Schofield et al, 2013). Service learning activities must intentionally complement program outcome goals and/or course objectives, provide students contextual experiences for understanding abstract health/illness and nursing …

The Millennium Development Goals: Taking Notice Of The Student Impact, Hannah Merriman

Leadership Connection

Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: This panel session will highlight the role that students play in advancing the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals and the activities undertaken by student nurses to advance these goals.

Social Justice In Healthcare: Access And Equity To Healthcare, Francesca Catrone, Elizabeth Encke, Samantha Louros, Kayla Campisi

Academic Festival

No abstract provided.

Social Justice In Healthcare: Access & Equity, Kayla Campisi, Francesca Catrone, Elizabeth Encke, Samantha Louros

Academic Festival

This poster defines social justice in healthcare, addressing access and equity from local, national, and global perspectives. It explores solutions from local, national, and global perspectives as well, acknowledging biases surrounding the subject. Exploring it from these three perspectives raises awareness of the ways in which diverse populations have been affected, resulting in disparities in healthcare, ultimately leading to extensive gaps in education and resources. This project looks at the greater Bridgeport community, the overall United States, and healthcare accessibility worldwide. It discusses barriers faced by those that are poor and marginalized, and solutions that have potential to create great …

Interprofessional Socialization Through Medical Missions And Outreach Experiences, Megan E. Colas, Karen Basedow, Christene Braunius, Tamara Pinchevsky, Aaron Hackman, Elizabeth Swann

InterLACE Research Showcase

No abstract provided.

Exploration Of Health Outcomes Among Rural And Indigenous Populations In Guatemala, David Abafi

Liberty University Research Week

Graduate

Applied

"Challenging The Known." 16th Annual Research Week: Event Proceedings, University Of The Incarnate Word

Excellence Summit (Research Week) Archived Proceedings

Presentations of completed and ongoing research activity conducted by graduate students, undergraduate students, and faculty at University of the Incarnate Word. Includes poster, podium, visual arts, interactive demo, and creative and performing arts presentations. Coordinated and presented by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies.

Needs Assessment 2019 In The Department Of Loreto In Perú, Estefania Martinez Limo

GW Research Showcase 2021-2026

No abstract provided.

Observing Health Status And Outcomes Among Rural And Indigenous Populations Of Zacapa And Morales, Guatemala From 2019 And 2021, Grace Sibert, Renata Yassa

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Applied

Recommendations For Improving The Practice Of Instructing An Online Pre-Health Course At A Private University, Kimberly Smith

Liberty University Research Week

Doctoral

Applied

Observing Health Status And Outcomes Among Rural And Indigenous Populations Of Zacapa And Morales, Guatemala From 2019 And 2021, Grace Sibert, Renata Yassa

Liberty University Research Week

Undergraduate

Applied

Vulnerability During A Pandemic, Marife Aczon-Armstrong, Jene Hurlbut, Rowena Bermundo, Juliana Morone

Annual Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

The Development Of Cultural Competence Through Educational Experiences Abroad, Justyna Jablonska

Academic Festival

Educational experiences abroad, such as through a college or university, have an advantage–the development of cultural competence. The experiential knowledge a person can gain, as a result of such a trip, can potentially impact their own cultural understanding and behavior. Cultural competence not only embodies gaining the knowledge of cultures and differences, but developing positive attitudes towards different cultural practices and worldviews, how to go about them, as well as being aware of and challenging one’s own stance. A simpler explanation of cultural competence can be presented as the ability, but more importantly the commitment, to understand, communicate with and …

2014 Health Demographics Of A Rural Nicaraguan Community, Andrew Guymon, Brianna Mcgowen, Emma Foster

Research Symposium

In December 2014, a team of church members and associated healthcare workers from Owasso First Assembly in Owasso, Oklahoma, provided a free, two-day clinic and health assessment to the rural community of La Ceiba Dudu in Nicaragua. Services included medical exams, basic medications, dental extractions, and over the counter reading glasses. This report is a retrospective review of the patient records documented at that clinic. We analyzed the prevalence of parasites across five age cohorts and searched for correlations between parasite diagnosis and various patient metrics, including BMI, age, and gender. We searched for a relationship between occupants per household …

Rn-Bsn Students Participating In Immersion Project Become Change Agents For Migrant Workers And Their Children, Marie O. Etienne, Nancy Henry, Patricia R. Messmer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of the immersion was to serve/educate migrant workers/families in dire need of health care. Students participated in this immersion experience by caring for adults and children in a rural under-served population in a culturally competent manner.

Role Of Aprns In Promoting Population Health Within The Context Of International Medical Mission Trips, Elizabeth Ann Hoover

Biennial Convention (CONV)

APRNs contribute to improving global health outcomes through participation in short-term medical mission trips as leaders within interprofessional teams and through sustainable contributions of evidence-based practices for population centered changes. This project proposes an approach to improve health outcomes in vulnerable populations with unmet needs for the long term.

Reaching Across The Pond: Global Collaboration To Enhance Teaching And Learning, Tasha Turner-Bicknell, Rachel M. Smith-Steinert, Erika Ota, Maki Umeda

Biennial Convention (CONV)

By creating global experiences that are based in genuine respect and intellectual curiosity, nurse faculty have the opportunity to model cultural competence and lead by example in our effort to develop nursing students as good global citizens.

Influence Of International Service Learning On Cultural Competence, Tracey Long

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Knowing how best to teach nurses to become culturally competent is an important topic. This study examined the influence of international service learning on nursing students and nurses & its impact towards developing cultural competence. Does traveling and serving in another country really help nurses become more culturally competent?

Comparing The Effect Of Community Engagement On The Impact Of Water Filter Usage, Brooks N. Holt, Kim L. Larson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The research team will conduct a household survey in summer 2019 to determine how community collaboration can influence the impact and use of household water filters on family health outcomes.

Integration Of Breast Health And Palliative Care In The Nursing Curriculum In Haiti, Mary Ellen Tresgallo, Marie Carmel Garcon, Jennifer Dohrn, Adena Bargad

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A three-day breast health and palliative care education symposium was conducted in Haiti (2018) to inform nursing curricula in an effort to improve breast health for Haitian women. The symposium was attended by nursing and midwifery educators and leaders in Haiti. Discussions are ongoing for future collaboration in these areas.

Best Practices For Nurses And Nurse Practitioners Working With Farmworkers During Hurricane Recovery, Jean Ann Davison

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this project was to:

1. Assess the impact of Hurricane Florence among Eastern Carolina farmworkers.

2. Provide health screenings and outreaches to this vulnerable population to assist in recovery from Hurricane Florence.

3. Define and disseminate best practices for nurses and students to work with migrant farmworkers.