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Adverse Health Outcomes And Health Concerns Among Survivors Of Various Childhood Cancers: Perspectives From Mothers, Li-Min Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: (1) Estimate incidence of adverse health events, (2) Examine differences in adverse health events among childhood cancer survivors, and (3) Understand the concerns of mothers after their child has completed cancer treatment.

Methods: A descriptive, mixed methods survey was used.

Results: Data were collected by a well-trained research assistant between September 2011 and February 2013 at two medical hospitals in Taiwan. Four instruments were used in this study. A total of 201 potential participants were recruited from pediatric hematology and oncology clinics. Inclusion criteria were a willingness …

Fostering An International Research Collaborative Through Stti, Joann D. Long, Rita Doumit

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: Technological advances are making possible international collaborations designed to promote the health of the world's people. The vision of Sigma Theta Tau international (STTI) is to create a community of nurses worldwide who improve the health of people through dedication to nursing knowledge, scholarship, and service. An objective of the 24th STTI Nursing Research Congress held in Prague, Czech Republic, in July 2013 was to explore opportunities for international collaboration in nursing. In this forum, two nursing scholars: one from Lebanese American University (LAU), Beirut, Lebanon, and …

Monitoring And Assessment Of Critically Ill Patients' Nutritional Support By Nurses In East London Hospitals, Nomaxabiso Mildred Mooi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Introduction: Critical illness places tremendous stress on the body, leading to a series of metabolic changes and resultant malnutrition, complications ensue, with morbidity and mortality rates increase (Sanchez Alvarez, Zabarte Martinez de Aguirre & Bordeje Laguna, 2011). Optimum nutrition support has been found to be crucial in counteracting the accelerated metabolism as well as prevention and management of malnutrition caused by critical illness (Ramakrishnan, Daphnee & Ranagnathan, 2014). Different types of feeds and methods of feeding are available, none of which have been proved to be superior. Recent studies strongly suggest that patients …

Sensor Generated Health Data For Behavior Change In Nurse Coaching: A Case Study, Sarina Fazio, Madan Dharmar, Sheridan Miyamoto, Heather M. Young

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: This work presents a case study describing outcomes of two participants who engaged in a nurse coaching intervention using mobile health (mHealth) technology, wireless wearable sensors and patient generated health data (PGHD) in an effort to improve their health and physical fitness. In response to the growing burden of chronic disease, health coaching interventions targeting lifestyle management have become widely adopted among health systems and organizations. Motivational interviewing, a patient centered health coaching approach, has been shown to be effective in improving a number of health behaviors such as physical activity, nutritional …

Lessons From The Homeless: Impact Of Civil And Uncivil Interactions With Nurses In The U.S., Sheryl Henry Jenkins, Wendy M. Woith, Kim Schafer Astroth, Cindy H. Kerber

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: The health of homeless people is poorer than that of the population in general (Bernstein, Meurer, Plumb, & Jackson, 2015; Lebrun-Harris et al., 2013; Seiler & Moss, 2012). This is true in the United States and across the world (Daiski, 2007; Irestig, Burstrom, Wessel, & Lynoe, 2010). Mortality rates for the chronically homeless are higher than expected (Hwang et al., 2010); on average, they live only 42 - 52 years (Bernstein et al., 2015). Factors leading to increased morbidity and mortality include lack of insurance, poor nutrition, violence, and inadequate living conditions …

Workplace Related Quality Of Life: Effect Of Available Recreation Facilities On Physical Activity And Nutrition, Amber Vermeesch, Kala Ann Mayer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: Physical inactivity, the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, is a pandemic and necessitates global action in the public health arena in many intersecting sectors (Kohl et al., 2012). Physical inactivity increases risk of non-communicable diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes) and was linked to 9% (5.3 million) of deaths from premature mortality worldwide in 2008 (Lee, Shiroma, Lobelo, Puska, Blair, Katzmarzyk, & Lancet Physical Activity Series Working Group, 2012). In a review of US adults' health behavior, 2008-2010, less than 53.9% of adults met the 2008 federal guidelines for …

Mhealth Technology And Clinical Integration Of Patient-Generated Health Data (Pghd) For Improving Patient Engagement, Madan Dharmar, Heather M. Young, Sarina Fazio, Sheridan Miyamoto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: mHealth technologies are becoming an integral part of everyday life; this is particularly true among people suffering from chronic health conditions. Sixty two percent of Americans with 2 or more chronic conditions track a health indicator; of those, 45% have Diabetes Mellitus. While using sensors and technology has the potential to empower patients to better understand their disease and help them in self-management, technologic limitations exist due to the lack of integration of patient generated health data (PGHD) into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) thereby limiting its availability to their healthcare team. …

Navigating A Program Of Research Through The Ever-Changing Labyrinth Of Nutritional Recommendations, Terry A. Lennie

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016:

Nutrition can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Consequently, interventions that help individuals manage their diet as part of a comprehensive heart-healthy life-style are needed to improve cardiovascular health. The importance of tailoring interventions to make them culturally and socio-economically relevant is well-recognized, challenge. There are two external factors, however, that make developing nutrition-related interventions particularly challenging: the frequent changes in nutritional recommendations and the food industry's response to these recommendations. For example, all dietary fats were initially thought to be the major culprits in cardiovascular disease. …

A Program Of Research: Improving Outcomes For Infants Born Preterm, Rita H. Pickler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016:

This presentation will focus on the development and maintenance of a program of research focused on the care of the preterm infants. The program of research has been on-going for over 30 years and has included multiple National Institute of Health funded studies as well as numerous foundation and organizationally funded projects. The program of research began with a focus on how nurses interacted with and managed care for preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. With input from practicing nurses and awareness of the lack of evidence to support care practices, …

Moving "Ninos Obesos" Project: Reducing Obesity In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic Children, Patricia R. Messmer, Giannina Santos, Yolanda Nitti, Nora Hernandez-Pupo, Yamina Alvarez, Kathleen Muniz, Guillermo Valdes, Roxana Orta, Marie O. Etienne, Maria Cary Rodriguez, Elisa Rodriguez, Ann Graziotti

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016:

Introduction: Globally childhood obesity is increasing (Bauer, 2015; Brown, Kuk & Lee, 2015; Falkner, 2015).Treating obesity-related illness in Florida (25%) costs $6,675,940. Latino children are at a greater risk of obesity with prevalence increasing over time; obese south Florida children (20%) are more likely to develop Diabetes Type 2 and cardiovascular disease. National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Miami Chapter was a site for Muevete USA Project (2012-2015) to reduce USA Hispanic childhood obesity. The program funded by Coca-Cola Foundation (Milan, 2011) was in partnership with U.S. 1st Lady Michelle Obama Let's Move …

Development Of Interprofessional Healthcare Leadership Modules For Undergraduate Students, Carin Maree

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Interprofessional education developed as a strategy to utilise interprofessional teamwork to meet the communities' needs while addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals. The focus thereof is on healthcare professionals from different disciplines who are learning from each other, while sharing common responsibilities to the benefit of the patients and communities. In order to instill a sense of interprofessional teamwork, modules have been developed by the School of Healthcare Sciences for undergraduate healthcare students in integrated healthcare leadership. Aspects that are addressed include professionalism, ethics, communication and conflict management in teams, community health models, …

Breast Cancer Global Research: Coping, Social Support And Health Of Women With Breast Cancer, Kathleen A. Sternas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016:

Purpose: Breast cancer is a stressful experience for women worldwide. National and international studies report poor quality of life, increased emotional distress among women with breast cancer. (Mayer, et al., 2010; Mukwato, et al., 2010; Yusuf, et al., 2013). Factors which can impact health after breast cancer include coping and social support (Doumit, et al., 2010; Drageset, et al., 2010; Kim, et al., 2010; Taleghani et al., 2006; Till, 2003). The purpose of this presentation is to discuss: global research findings on coping and social support and their impact on health of women …

Effectiveness Of A Breastfeeding Education Program For Mothers Of High Risk Infants On Breastfeeding Outcomes, Tzu-Ying Lee, Mei-Ling Fu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: Breast milk is the most natural and suitable source of nutrition for newborns (Giglia & Binns, 2014) and breastfeeding can enhance Maternal attachment to her newborn (Britton, Britton, & Gronwaldt, 2006). For newborns in the neonatal intermediate care unit after birth, exclusive and continued breastfeeding can be affected by factors such as mother-infant separation (Wang & Gau, 2013), infant's health conditions (Huang, Lee, Gau, & Hang, 2007) and Maternal anxiety (Lee, Lee, & Kuo, 2009; Meier, Engstrom, Patel, Jegier, & Bruns, 2010). Thus, providing support to mothers …

Stress And Health Of Mother-Child Dyads Living In Poverty, Randi A. Bates

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Introduction: Poverty and chronic stress impede optimal child development. Although some forms of stress are essential for normal development, unbuffered chronic stress can lead to adverse health outcomes later in life. A growing body of research now identifies a direct association between the stress of mothers/caregivers and their child. Chronic stress is difficult to measure in young children but temperament may reflect a young child's chronic stress as it changes with experiences and environments. Furthermore, child temperament is associated with later adult health and health behaviors. The purpose …

Blood Glucose Control And Smoking In Diabetes, Nampeth Saibuathong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: To study the proportion of the smokers in the people with Type 2 diabetes and to compare the blood sugar control and diabetes complications of smokers and former smokers. Methods: The cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 131 patients with type 2 diabetes aged 15 years old and over who received the services at the Diabetes Clinic, Outpatient Department of Internal Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital from April 2014 to January 2015. Sample who had history in smoking; divided to 2 groups, the first group was 8 continued smokers, …

Perceptions Of Patients Regarding Diabetes-Related Health Communication Strategies In The Free State, South Africa, Champion N. Nyoni, Marianne Reid

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016:

Background: Lifestyle disorders such as a type two diabetes mellitus are on the rise globally. By the year 2030, 552 million people globally will have some form of diabetes mellitus (IDF, 2012: online). The prevalence of type two diabetes mellitus seems to be on the rise in the developing world as well, where many cases remain undiagnosed. One contributing factor to such increase in prevalence of type two diabetes mellitus is poor lifestyle practices (Wabe, Angamo & Hussain, 2011: 422). Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus are expected to make life-long changes related to …

Role Of Endoplasmic Reticulum Resident Proteins In Mediation Of Intrinsic Programmed Cell Death (Apoptosis), Surya Pramila Kilaparty

Theses and Dissertations

Inositol polyphosphates (InsPs) are signaling molecules that regulate various cellular processes including apoptosis. Among enzymes that metabolize InsPs, Multiple Inositol Polyphosphate Phosphatase1 (Minpp1) is the only enzyme located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). It dephosphorylates more phosphorylated InsPs to less phosphorylated InsPs in vitro. Changes in cellular InsPs are known to regulate apoptosis. Minpp1 is a member of the histidine acid phosphatase family of proteins with functional resemblance to phytases found in lower organisms. Its physiological function in higher animals is not clear. Besides its role in dephosphorylating InsPs, it has been shown to have mutase activity. This enzyme is …

Regulation Of Plant Productivity By Carbon-Based Nanomaterials: Approach And Evaluation Of Risks, Mohamed Hassen Lahiani

Theses and Dissertations

Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBN) are a unique type of nanomaterials with promising application in different fields including, medicine, genetic engineering, and plant biology. Nanomaterials-plant interaction is a new and emerging area of Nanobiotechnology. Some nano-sized materials are described as promising candidates for the regulation of plant growth, reduction of plant diseases, and delivery of molecules (herbicides, DNA, proteins) inside plant cells and to specific tissues. This study evaluated the potential use of different CBN to stimulate seed germination and plant growth of wide-range of valuable crops. We demonstrated the positive effect of short-term and long-term CBN exposure on the seed germination, …

Effects Of Quercetin On Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis Of Randomized Controlled Trials, Maria-Corina Serban, Alberto Zanchetti, George Howard, Diana Antal, Wilbert S. Aronow, Lipid And Blood Pressure Meta-Analysis Collaboration (Lbpmc) Group

NYMC Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Quercetin, the most abundant dietary flavonol, has antioxidant effects in cardiovascular disease, but the evidence regarding its effects on blood pressure (BP) has not been conclusive. We assessed the impact of quercetin on BP through a systematic review and meta-analysis of available randomized controlled trials.

METHODS AND RESULTS: We searched PUBMED, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and EMBASE up to January 31, 2015 to identify placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials investigating the effect of quercetin on BP. Meta-analysis was performed using either a fixed-effects or random-effect model according to I(2) statistic. Effect size was expressed as weighted mean difference (WMD) and 95% …

An Agent-Based Model For Studying The Effects Of Sustainable Intensification On Food Security In The Nation State, James Reilly, Terry Dawson, Robin Matthews, Gary Polhill, Pete Smith

International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software

Growth in World’s population, the expansion of human activities and the demand for land has and continues to damage the natural environment. Humans depend on the natural environment for essential life-preserving processes, for example food production. Damage to the environment has serious consequences for national (State) and human security and well-being. One concern is food security and, in particular, whether a growing World population will find enough food to eat. The consequences of using more land and resources to grow more food are an important area of research. The expansion of farming will leave less land for other important uses. …

An Integrated Modelling Approach To Climate Change And Malaria Vulnerability Assessments, Esther Achieng Onyango, Oz Sahin, Cordia Chu, Brendan Mackey

International Congress on Environmental Modelling and Software

Malaria is one of the key research concerns in climate change-health relationships. Numerous risk assessments and modelling studies providing evidence that the transmission range of malaria will expand with rising temperatures resulting in adverse impacts on vulnerable communities. This risk is significant in East Africa whereby current research shows an expansion of malaria into the highland areas due to changes in temperature and rainfall. While there exist multiple lines of evidence for the influence of climate change on malaria and the risk posed to vulnerable communities, there is insufficient understanding of the complexity of factors influencing the spread of the …

Lanthorn, Vol. 51, No. 01, July 11, 2016, Grand Valley State University

Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Compassion Fatigue In Mental Health Nurses: Understanding Cause, Effect, Prevention And Intervention, Anne Funk

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Antimalarial Exoerythrocytic Stage Drug Discovery And Resistance Studies, Lynn Dong Blake

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Malaria is a devastating global health issue that affects approximately 200 million people yearly and over half a million deaths are caused by this parasitic protozoan disease. Most commercially available drugs only target the blood stage form of the parasite, but the only way to ensure proper elimination is to treat the exoerythrocytic stages of the parasite development cycle. There is a demand for the discovery of new liver stage antimalarial compounds as there are only two current FDA approved drugs for the treatment of liver stage parasites, one of which fails to eliminate dormant forms and the other inducing …

Dance Movement Therapy And Holism: Moving Beyond Body/Mind/Spirit, Laura Miller

Creative Arts Therapies Theses

The purpose of this research was to explore the phenomenon of holism and its meaning to the field of dance/movement therapy (DMT.) This research focused specifically on the meaning of holism for dance/movement therapy because holistic is a word that is used to describe a variety of interventions in a variety of fields and contexts, and it can be interpreted in many different ways. In this phenomenological qualitative study, data was collected through interviews with dance/movement therapists, who identified themselves as taking a holistic approach to their work. From the data, themes were identified, which revealed how dance/movement therapists perceive …

The Source Newsletter, Yolanda Carr, Kem Mendizabal

The Source

No abstract provided.

Food Habits, Lifestyle Factors, And Risk Of Prostate Cancer In Central Argentina: A Case Control Study Involving Self-Motivated Health Behavior Modifications After Diagnosis, Winston J. Craig, Sandaly O. S. Pacheco, Fabio J. Pacheco, Gimena M. J. Zapata, Julieta M. E. Garcia, Carlos A. Previale, Hector E. Cura

Faculty Publications

Cancer is the second most important non-communicable disease worldwide and disproportionately impacts low- to middle-income countries. Diet in combination with other lifestyle habits seems to modify the risk for some cancers but little is known about South Americans. Food habits of Argentinean men pre- and post-diagnosis of prostate cancer (n = 326) were assessed along with other lifestyle factors. We studied whether any of the behaviors and risk factors for prostate cancer were found in men with other cancers (n = 394), compared with control subjects (n = 629). Before diagnosis, both cases reported a greater mean consumption of meats …

Exercise-Induced Glycogen Reduction Increases Muscle Activity, Matthew S. Tenan, J. Troy Blackburn, Robert G. Mcmurray

International Journal of Exercise Science

International Journal of Exercise Science 9(3): 336-346, 2016. Intramuscular glycogen stores are an important energy source during extended bouts of strenuous exercise. A substantial reduction in glycogen could influence neural muscular drive and result in a decreasing quality of exercise performance and potentially increased injury rates. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of glycogen reduction on motor drive as determined by the surface electromyogram (EMG) amplitude and median frequency during a cycling graded exercise test. Eight trained cyclists performed a discontinuous cycling graded exercise test to exhaustion under both normal and glycogen reduced conditions. EMG …

Written And Online Residency Guidebook To Improve Resident Efficiency And Knowledge Of Best Patient Care Practices, Michael Ortiz, Mary C. Ottolini, Dewesh Agrawal

E-Learning Modules

**Contains time-sensitive information that will likely be inaccurate, obsolete, or irrelevant by December 01, 2018**

Residents at most institutions change rotations every 2 to 4 weeks. It often takes significant time for residents to become acclimated to the different protocols, expectations, and environments of each unique rotation. As a result, residents often spend time searching for answers, time that could be spent in outside learning and direct patient care. The goal of this resource is to provide a novel guidebook that improves residents’ efficiency and knowledge of best patient care practices. The guidebook begins with an introductory chapter with …

Soil Extracellular Enzyme Activities, Soil Carbon And Nitrogen Storage Under Nitrogen Fertilization: A Meta-Analysis, Siyang Jian, Jianwei Li, Ji Chen, Gangsheng Wang, Melanie A. Mayes, Kudjo E. Dzantor, Dafeng Hui, Yiqi Luo

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

Nitrogen (N) fertilization affects the rate of soil organic carbon (SOC) decomposition by regulating extracellular enzyme activities (EEA). Extracellular enzymes have not been represented in global biogeochemical models. Understanding the relationships among EEA and SOC, soil N (TN), and soil microbial biomass carbon (MBC) under N fertilization would enable modeling of the influence of EEA on SOC decomposition. Based on 65 published studies, we synthesized the activities of α-1,4-glucosidase (AG), β-1,4-glucosidase (BG), β-d-cellobiosidase (CBH), β-1,4-xylosidase (BX), β-1,4-N-acetyl-glucosaminidase (NAG), leucine amino peptidase (LAP), urease (UREA), acid phosphatase (AP), phenol oxidase (PHO), and peroxidase (PEO) in response to N fertilization. The proxy …