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The Quality Of Life Matters: The Benefits Of Ethnic Nursing Homes For Ethnic Elders, Ying L. Wohlberg

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015:

The long term care needs for minority ethnic elders has grown dramatically across the western world due to an aging population and global migration. According to the National Minimum Data Set (MDS), covering the ten-year period 1999-2008, the number of elderly Hispanics and Asians living in U.S. nursing homes grew by 54.9 percent and 54.1 percent respectively. The care disparity and barriers that ethnic elders face in traditional long term care settings has been well documented and included access, difficulties in transition, inefficient communication, discrimination, isolation, misdiagnosis and …

Prevention Decline In Older Cardiac Surgery Patients (Predocs) Programme, Tjitze S. Hoekstra

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Complications after cardiac surgery are common in older patients and are associated with prolonged hospital stay, a reduced quality of life (QoL), and increased costs of healthcare. High prevalent complications after cardiac surgery in older patients are delirium (11.9% - 43.1%), depression (15% - 18%), pressure ulcer (13% - 18%), and infection (1.3% - 2.4%). The risk of developing postoperative complications is not the same for every older cardiac surgery patient. Frail older patients are more likely to experience postoperative complications than non-frail older patients. Because postoperative complications occur more frequently in frail-older patients, nurses will increasingly be charged …

Nurses Leading The Fight Against Chronic Diseases: Are You Ready?, Letha M. Joseph

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Chronic diseases are "diseases of long duration and slow progression" and World Health Organization (WHO) defines non communicable Chronic Diseases (NCD) as diseases, not typically caused by an infectious agent but from genetic susceptibility, lifestyle or environmental exposure. According to WHO, NCDs contribute to 60% of global deaths & 43% of disease burden and by 2020, 73% of global deaths & 60 % of global disease burden will be due to NCDs. Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes are common NCDs. There are four modifiable health risk behaviors which cause these NCDs. They are lack of physical …

Examining The Health Behaviors Of Frontline Nurses, Lauren Marie Murphy, Adele M. Spegman

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Professional nursing views health promoting behaviors to be foundational for holistic wellbeing. Through advocacy and education, nurses encourage patients and families to practice healthy behaviors. It is logical to assume that nurses are knowledgeable regarding the value of health promotion and healthy behaviors. Yet, as a group, nurses are recognized to have less-than-optimal health practices. Recent studies have found that large numbers of nurses reported personal fatigue, inadequate exercise and irregular diets. Motivated by rising health care costs, employers offer incentives to healthcare workers who meet selected …

Interprofessional Health Education: Preparing For Collaborative Practice, Michele S. Bednarzyk, Kathaleen C. Bloom

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

It is clear to many leading national organizations, such as the Institute of Medicine and other professional groups and accrediting bodies that learning in teams with other health professionals is an important way to improve the health and safety of the population. Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel (2011), identified four Competency Domains for interprofessional collaborative practice: values and ethics, roles and responsibilities, teams and teamwork, and communication. Interprofessional health education (IHE) is an innovative teaching-learning approach in which members of more than one health profession learn interactively to improve collaborative practice. The purpose …

Innovation In Practice: A Qsen Framework For Redesigning A Clinical Advancement Program For Nurses, Kathleen A. Bradley

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

The Institute of Medicine recommendations to address quality and safety provided the spark for the Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) movement. This spark has also been felt within the practice setting. QSEN now serves as the cornerstone for building competency-based practice focusing on the six domains of nursing practice. Healthcare reform is a driving force in the practice setting. Nursing executives value competency as the driver of quality, patient safety and cost of care. Improving nursing competency and advancing the profession are the goals of a clinical advancement program. This presentation will …

Innovation In Practice: A Qsen Framework For Redesigning A Clinical Advancement Program For Nurses And Strategies To Grow And Sustain A Competency Assessment Model Utilizing The Quality Safety Education For Nurses (Qsen) In The Clinical Setting, Nicki M. Shonka

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015:

The Institute of Medicine recommendations to address quality and safety provided the spark for the Quality Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) movement. This spark has also been felt within the practice setting. QSEN now serves as the cornerstone for building competency-based practice focusing on the six domains of nursing practice. Healthcare reform is a driving force in the practice setting. Nursing executives value competency as the driver of quality, patient safety and cost of care. Improving nursing competency and advancing the profession are the goals of a clinical advancement program. This presentation will …

Effects Of Dance In Chronic Illness: A Systematic Review, Alona Angosta, Patricia K. Gatlin, Reimund Serafica

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Dance is a social and physical activity. It has been used therapeutically for thousands of years and was thought to influence healing (Ritter & Low, 1996). Research in dance therapy has substantially increased in recent years particularly research related to cancer and among healthy individuals. However, it is unknown whether dance impacts health-related outcomes among individuals with chronic illness. Additionally, empirical studies need to be evaluated to determine the effectiveness of dance as evidence-based intervention. Purpose: This systematic review explored studies on dance and its impact in chronic illness. Methods: A literature search was conducted utilizing electronic searches using …

Presents Muevete On Cinco De Mayo Day To Reduce Obesity In Children Of Migrant Workers, Patricia R. Messmer, Yamina Alvarez, Yolanda Nitti, Giannina Santos

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: In July, 2014, Mexico restricted food marketing to children since Mexico is the biggest per-capita consumer of Coca-Colaand 3rd largest markert by revenue for Pepsi (Wall Street Journal, 8/22/2014). Television ads were banned on cereals like Fruit Loops and Frosted Flakes between 2:30pm and 7:30pm on weekdays and 7:30am and 7:30pm on weekends (www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Regulation/mexico-restricts-junk-food-ads-time-for-rethink-on-advertising). Mexico is fast becoming a leader in the fight against obesity with other countries like the United Kingdom, Norway and Quebec, Canda. Childhood obesity is widely recognized as a major public health problem of global significance (Onis, 2014). Treating obesity-related illness (25% of Florida population) …

Theoretical Perspective On Families At The Bedside, Jeanine M. Carr

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The family's close, protective involvement with hospitalized relatives, has become a common occurrence in U.S. inpatient settings. Prior to the 1960's, visiting policies restricted family presence at the bedside. However, in the 1960's and 1970's changes in visiting policies encouraged parents to stay with their hospitalized children. Family members are now often visibly present with hospitalized relatives in a multitude of acute care settings. Questions about the family's perspective of vigilance led this researcher to conduct three qualitative studies to explore the meanings, patterns, and day-to-day experience of family members staying with hospitalized relatives. The inductive development of a middle …

"Real World" Adolescent Intervention Research Meets Randomized Controlled Trial Methodology: Lessons Learned, Diana L. Jacobson

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to delineate some practical factors inherent in conducting successful healthy lifestyle intervention research within school settings with adolescents. Implementation of the Creating Opportunities for Personal Empowerment (COPE) Healthy Lifestyles TEEN (Thinking, Emotions, Exercise and Nutrition) Program was challenged by a number of delivery and setting issues. The development of the COPE intervention components and delivery methodology are guided by Cognitive Theory (Beck, 1979) which postulates that cognitive distortions, learned misconceptions and/or exposure to unhealthy environments can negatively influence an individual's emotions and behaviors. Utilizing cognitive behavior skills building techniques, behavior change is supported by …

Searching For Clinical Guidelines, Algorithms, And Mixed Methods Studies: What's Wrong With Pico?, Janice M. Jones

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this presentation is to suggest methods of EBP retrieval using a non-PICO format most appropriate to the clinical issue, study design, and level of the student or practicing clinician. The tendency to default to PICO may result in difficulty locating guidelines and algorithms for specific patient populations.

Justice Issues Facing Family-Scale Farmers And Their Laborers In The Northeastern United States, Becca Berkey, Tania Schusler

School of Environmental Sustainability: Faculty Publications and Other Works

This study investigates how justice-related issues affect farmers and workers on organic farms in the northeastern United States. At the study's core is an examination of the current context of laborers in organic agriculture in the U.S. Northeast. The study analyzes the results of an online survey of Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) farmer members to gather information about who labors on organic farms in the NOFA network and what unique justice issues they face. The survey results indicate that most of the farms within the network are small-scale and rely heavily on family members and volunteers for labor. Many …

In Vitro And In Vivo Antioxidant Capacity Of Synthetic And Natural Polyphenolic Compounds Identified From Strawberry And Fruit Juices, Marvin Abountiolas

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Strawberries can be considered a functional food because their consumption has been associated with several health benefits. They are important sources of bioactive compounds, such as vitamins and polyphenolic compounds, with recognized antioxidant capacity (AOC). However, strawberry overall quality and bioactive content are greatly affected by environmental conditions during pre- and post-harvest and, little is known about the stability of its bioactive compounds, specifically ascorbic acid (AA) and polyphenolics compounds. Furthermore, additional research that addresses the impact of polyphenolic compounds on in vitro and in vivo models is needed to understand the mechanisms behind their potential health benefits. Therefore, the …

Welcome To The Metropticon: Protecting Privacy In A Hyperconnected Town, Kelsey Finch, Omer Tene

Fordham Urban Law Journal

No abstract provided.

March 19, 2016 (Pages 1405-1520), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 46 (2016)

No abstract provided.

Muscle Strength, Physical Activity, And Functional Limitations In Older Adults With Central Obesity, Cassandra M. Germain, John A. Batsis, Elizabeth Vasquez, Douglas R. Mcquoid

Dartmouth Scholarship

Background: Obesity and muscle weakness are independently associated with increased risk of physical and functional impairment in older adults. It is unknown whether physical activity (PA) and muscle strength combined provide added protection against functional impairment. This study examines the association between muscle strength, PA, and functional outcomes in older adults with central obesity. Methods: Prevalence and odds of physical (PL), ADL, and IADL limitation were calculated for 6,388 community dwelling adults aged ≥ 60 with central obesity. Individuals were stratified by sex-specific hand grip tertiles and PA. Logistic models were adjusted for age, education, comorbidities, and body-mass index and …

Modification Of The In Vitro Uptake Mechanism And Anti-Oxidant Levels In Hacat Cells And Resultant Changes To Toxicity And Oxidative Stress Of G4 And G6 Poly (Amido Amine) Dendrimer Nanoparticles, Marcus A. Maher, Hugh Byrne

Articles

The mechanism of cellular uptake by endocytosis and subsequent oxidative stress has been identified as the paradigm for the toxic response of cationically surface charged nanoparticles. In an attempt to circumvent the process, the effect of increased cellular membrane permeability on the uptake mechanisms of poly (amidoamine) dendrimers generation 4 (G4) and 6 (G6) in vitro was investigated. Immortalised, non-cancerous human keratinocyte (HaCaT) cells were treated with DL-Buthionine-(S,R)-sulfoximine (BSO). Active uptake of the particles was monitored using fluorescence microscopy to identify and quantify endosomal activity and resultant oxidative stress, manifest as increased levels of reactive oxygen species, monitored using the …

Resiliency Of Latino High School Students: The Impact Of External And Internal Factors, Diana Marie Lucero

LMU Theses and Dissertations

This study investigated factors promoting academic resiliency within Latino students at an urban high school in the Los Angeles area. The criteria of “on-track” to graduate served as the operational definition of academic resilience. A total of 92 students completed the survey. Of these, 57 were on-track to graduate and 35 students were “not on-track” to graduate. The California Healthy Kids Survey: Resiliency & Youth Development Module (WestEd, 2008a) was the instrument employed to obtain quantitative data using three external protective factors (caring relationships, high expectations, and meaningful participation) and three internal protective factors (social competence, autonomy and sense of …

“If At First You Do Not Succeed:” A Study Of Teacher Resiliency In Sixteen Public Urban Elementary Schools, Jinny Youn Kim

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Alarming K-12 nationwide teacher attrition statistics have led reform efforts to focus on teacher retention (Olsen & Anderson, 2007), especially in urban schools where teacher burnout and attrition are high (Darling-Hammond, 1998). It was not until recently, however, that teacher resiliency, a strengths based framework (Henderson & Milstein, 2003), was viewed as an alternate lens of reform in achieving higher teacher retention. This study utilized a Likert survey to quantify if 284 elementary teachers in sixteen, public urban elementary schools in two urban school districts in southern California agree or disagree with the six most significant school factors linked to …

Expected And Unexpected Outcomes Of A Service-Learning Program Rooted In Social Justice And Pragmatic Constructivism, Jeffrey M. Jenkins

LMU Theses and Dissertations

Service-learning, an experiential learning and teaching pedagogy, provides students and teachers the opportunity to take classroom knowledge and put it to work in real world applications in the greater community. This qualitative case study dissertation explored the expected and unexpected outcomes of a service-learning program at an urban charter high school. Through a review of current literature, the history of service-learning is traced from its modern roots to present day incarnations. Grounded in the overlapping frameworks of pragmatic constructivist theory and practice, and service-learning with a social justice model, best practices were examined through interviews and focus groups of current …

The Significance Of National Association For The Education Of Young Children Accreditation In Elevating Quality Of Early Childhood Education: Administrators’, Teachers’, And Parents’ Beliefs About Accreditation And Its Process, Kristine Vardanyan

LMU Theses and Dissertations

The following is a doctoral dissertation that studied administrators’, teachers’, and parents’ perceptions and attitudes related to an early childhood center/preschool accreditation experience. A qualitative case study of one preschool center focused on the influence that the decision to pursue accreditation and implement the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) self-study process had on administrators, teachers, and parents. Interviews with administrators, teachers, and parents explored (a) issues that motivated the pursuit of NAEYC accreditation; (b) the NAEYC guidelines and their experience of the self-study and quality-improvement process; and (c) their perception of outcomes following accreditation. Current NAEYC …

Make Your Mark!, Sheila Heen, Pam Peeke, M.D., Carla Hall, Heather Abbott

Women's Summit Presented by Bryant University

Welcome! Kristin Chenoweth’s song “I was here” speaks volumes when it comes to our theme for the 2016 Women’s Summit – Make Your Mark! The words struck a chord with me, especially, “You will notice me. I’ll be leaving my mark like initials carved in an old oak tree. Just wait and see. I want to do something that matters, say something different, something that sets the whole world on its ear.”

Last year, our opening keynote speaker, Sallie Krawcheck, told us that women want to engage in work that allows them to find meaning and purpose in their professional …

Turnaround Elementary Principals In Rural Missouri, Julie C. Delaney

Department of Educational Administration: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Rural high poverty schools can often be invisible to those not living in rural areas. The number of students in rural areas is not far below the number of urban students, yet there has been little attention or research about rural school student achievement (Arnold et al., 2006; Pitchford 2011; Richard, 2005). The state of Missouri has established a program entitled Top Ten By Twenty. This initiative has been an impetus for change in rural high poverty schools. The program has led to increased student achievement in more than 60 rural high poverty schools. In this study, these schools were …

The Double Disparity Facing Rural Local Health Departments, Jenine K. Harris, Kate E. Beatty, J. P. Leider, Alana Knudson, Britta L. Anderson, Michael Meit

ETSU Faculty Works

Residents of rural jurisdictions face significant health challenges, including some of the highest rates of risky health behaviors and worst health outcomes of any group in the country. Rural communities are served by smaller local health departments (LHDs) that are more understaffed and underfunded than their suburban and urban peers. As a result of history and current need, rural LHDs are more likely than their urban peers to be providers of direct health services, leading to relatively lower levels of population-focused activities. This review examines the double disparity faced by rural LHDs and their constituents: pervasively poorer health behaviors and …

Horizontal Gene Acquisitions, Mobile Element Proliferation, And Genome Decay In The Host-Restricted Plant Pathogen Erwinia Tracheiphila, Lori R. Shapiro, Erin D. Scully, Timothy J. Straub, Jihye Park, Andrew G. Stephenson, Gwyn A. Beattie, Mark L. Gleason, Roberto Kolter, Miguel C. Coelho, Consuelo M. De Moraes, Mark C. Mescher, Olga Zhaxybayeva

Dartmouth Scholarship

Modern industrial agriculture depends on high-density cultivation of genetically similar crop plants, creating favorable conditions for the emergence of novel pathogens with increased fitness in managed compared with ecologically intact settings. Here, we present the genome sequence of six strains of the cucurbit bacterial wilt pathogen Erwinia tracheiphila (Enterobacteriaceae) isolated from infected squash plants in New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Michigan. These genomes exhibit a high proportion of recent horizontal gene acquisitions, invasion and remarkable amplification of mobile genetic elements, and pseudogenization of approximately 20% of the coding sequences. These genome attributes indicate that E. tracheiphila recently emerged as a …

Local Health Agencies, The Bloomberg Soda Rule, And The Ghost Of Woodrow Wilson, Paul A. Diller

Fordham Urban Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Healthy Reform, Healthy Cities: Using Law And Policy To Reduce Obesity Rates In Underserved Communities, Christine Fry, Sara Zimmerman, Manel Kappagoda

Fordham Urban Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Social Technology & The Origins Of Popular Philanthropy, Brian L. Frye

Georgia State University Law Review

No abstract provided.

Program And Abstracts Of The Annual Meeting Of The Georgia Academy Of Science

Georgia Journal of Science

The annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science took place April 1-2, 2016, at Gordon State College in Barnesville, Georgia. The keynote speaker was Dr. Mike Mahan, Dean of the School of Education at Gordon State College. His presentation was entitled "Faculty Professional Development outside of Publications!" Additional presentations were provided by members of the Academy who represented the following sections: I. Biological Sciences II Chemistry III. Earth & Atmospheric Sciences IV. Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering & Technology V. Biomedical Sciences VI. Philosophy & History of Science VII. Science Education VIII. Anthropology