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Estimation Of Skeletal Muscle Mass Relative To Adiposity Improves Prediction Of Physical Performance And Incident Disability, Joshua F. Baker, Jin Long, Mary B. Leonard, Tamara Harris, Matthew J. Delmonico, Adam Santanasto, Suzanne Satterfield, Babette Zemel, David R. Weber

Kinesiology Faculty Publications

Purpose We assessed the discrimination of lean mass estimates that have been adjusted for adiposity for physical functioning deficits and prediction of incident disability. Methods Included were 2,846 participants from the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study with available whole-body dual energy absorptiometry measures of appendicular lean mass index (ALMI, kg/m 2) and fat mass index (FMI, kg/m 2). Age-, sex-, and race-specific Z-Scores and T-Scores were determined by comparison to published reference ranges. ALMI values were adjusted for FMI (ALMI FMI) using a novel published method. Sex-stratified analyses assessed associations between lean mass estimates and the physical performance score, …

Lived Experience Of Ethnic Minority Caregivers Supporting A Family Member With Dementia: A Scoping Review, Joanne Brooke, Debra Jackson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will provide information on the results of an extended scoping review which explored the lived experience of ethnic minority caregivers supporting a family member with dementia.

Use Of Plasma Biomarkers To Test Frailty In Geriatric Trauma Patients, Pamela W. Bourg

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Providing care to injured elder adults present challenges in the emergent injury phase. This study of both injured and healthy volunteers demonstrated that an easy to use frailty scale, used in combination with a plasma biomarker can be incorporated into for clinical protocols elderly trauma patients.

Leading Interprofessional Practice Advancements: Critical Components Of Influence, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey, Kathy D. Wright, Pearl Ed G. Cuevas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Leading interprofessional practice advancements in delivery of care, educational design, and policy development are essential for the future of healthcare. Nurse leaders are prepared and positioned through the intentional behavioral leadership development experience of the Gerontological Nurse Leadership Academy.

Making A Difference: Changing Nursing Students' Global Beliefs, Christine Ann Argenbright, Julie Sanford, Vesna Hart, Portia Jordan, Mariette Bengtsson, Michiko Moriyama, Maria Jimenez Herrera, Gwen D. Sherwood, Lee Peng Lui, Yum Iwamoto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An international workshop on patient safety and quality care was held in Hiroshima, Japan, for nursing students from six global universities. Students' self-reported beliefs reflecting global competency and openness indicate significant changes after the 9 day experience.

Innovative Educational Strategies To Achieve Health Literacy Competencies For Advanced Practice Nurses And Interprofessional Students, Joyce I. Karl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health literacy (HL) is an important determinant of health status world-wide. In this session the author will share multiple educational strategies, teaching methods/activities, and student outcomes used to help health professionals achieve personal competency and also design programming to effectively communicate with individual patients and populations with potential HL challenges.

Is It Pain Or Too Much Pain Medication?, Leslie Bauerle

DNP and Student Works

Delirium is one of the most common undesirable consequences in older adult surgical patients. Studies have suggested that uncontrolled pain, in addition to overmedicating with opioids, may trigger an episode of delirium. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to improve the acute care orthopedic registered nurses' knowledge of delirium and its relationship to uncontrolled pain. It also aimed to evaluate if nurses consulted the pain nurse practitioner, for patients with risk factors for delirium experiencing uncontrolled pain.

June 8, 2018 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

No abstract provided.

Expressive Arts Interventions Used To Address Psychosocial Stress Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review, Carolyn S. Phillips

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Burnout among healthcare professionals is increasing and directly impacts patient outcomes. The National Academy of Medicine called for clinician well-being to be a priority in the United States. A systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of expressive arts interventions used to address psychosocial stress. Areas for future research are identified.

Answering The Institute Of Medicine's Call For Change In Nursing Practice, Lori Lioce, Tonya Rutherford-Hemming

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session reports the progress of the nursing profession to answer the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM, 2011) call for change in nursing practice related to teamwork/interprofessional education (IPE). Findings from an integrative review will be shared. Participants will discuss empirical evidence needed to advance the concept of IPE in nursing.

The Recovery-Based Interprofessional Distance Education (Ride) Rotation: Final Report From Four Graduate Cohorts, Lora L. Humphrey Beebe, Marian W. Roman, Hollie Raynor, Dixie Thompson, Andrea Franks

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Review of the 4-week RIDE rotation: a series of online modules on interprofessional/recovery concepts for graduate students (mental health nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, exercise physiology) with 3-day clinical immersion. Seventy-six students (4 cohorts) participated. Presentation of results from quantitative team attitude/team development assessments, and from qualitative focus groups.

Nurse Practitioner’S Perspectives On Treating Depression In The Nursing Home Setting, Bryan Mullaney

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Those living within the nursing home setting, or long-term care facilities, are at higher risk to succumb to the symptoms of depression due to illness, separation from family, and loss of autonomy. The available data has demonstrated that nurse practitioners are educated and trained to identify and treat depression. However, there is a lack of research that discusses the perspectives of nurse practitioners, such as how they utilize their clinical experience to tailor their treatment modalities on a case by case basis within the nursing home setting. They do this by using their specific assessment method to screen for depression, …

Do Nursing Students' Perceptions Of Older Adults Change Over Time?, Claudine Dufrene

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing students in a baccalaureate program completed reflective assignments on their perception of older adults over three semesters during the first year to learn if their perceptions changed over time. Students demonstrated stereotypical responses in the first semester with a dramatic shift in focus by the third semester.

2018 Commencement-Abraham S. Fischler College Of Education College Of Arts, Humanities, And Social Sciences College Of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.

Migrants' Healthcare Experience: A Meta-Ethnography Review Of The Literature, Marie-Louise Luiking, Birgit Heckemann, Roger Watson, Angela Kydd, Parveen Ali, Connie Dekker Van Doorne, Sumana Ghosh, Harshida Patel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An exploration of the literature on the health care experiences of migrants. Five key contextualization dimensions were identified: Personal factors; The healthcare system; Accessing healthcare; The encounter and healthcare experiences. A flow diagram /model has been designed using the five dimensions and grounded in a person-centred care approach.

Caregiving In An Aging World: Quality Of Care And Quality Of Life, Barbara J. Bowers

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

New models of long-term care have been designed to improve quality of care and quality of life for older adults. These improvements can only be achieved by nurses collaborating effectively with direct care workers and leading efforts to improve support and resources for caregivers.

Paths To Becoming A Nurse Scholar, Claudia Kam Yuk Lai

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This paper about the author's reflection of the journey in her nursing career, aims to share with nurses, at different levels of their career, about self-actualization and professional development. This paper documents how she dealt with the challenges. One also needs to be a reflective practitioner as a faculty member.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Screening And Linkage-To-Care At An Urban Treatment Center, Nancy S. Goldstein, Jared B. Davis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There has been limited research aimed at linking SUD patients to PrEP services utilizing trained SUD staff as navigators. This study's analysis of survey results prompted practice recommendations for integrating PrEP screening and linkage-to-care into the service offering of a low-resource drug treatment center.

Burden Of Depression Among Working-Age Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arijita Deb, Nilanjana Dwibedi, Traci Lemasters, Jo Ann Hornsby, Wenhui Wei, Usha Sambamoorthi

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Objective. Tis study estimated the excess clinical, humanistic, and economic burden associated with depression among workingage adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted among working-age (18 to 64 years) RA patients with depression (� = 647) and without depression (�=2,015) using data from the nationally representative Medical Expenditure Panel Survey for the years 2009, 2011, 2013, and 2015. Results. Overall, 25.8% had depression. In adjusted analyses, adults with RA and depression compared to those without depression were signifcantly more likely to have pain interference with normal work (severe pain: AOR = 2.22; 95% CI = …

Volume Vii (2018), Unm Department Of Orthopaedic Surgery

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

No abstract provided.

University Of San Francisco Fact Book And Almanac 2018 (Mid-Year Edition), Alan Ziajka

USF Fact Book and Almanac

No abstract provided.

Division Of Research And Economic Development Monthly Report For June 2018, Uri Division Of Research And Economic Development

Reports (Research and Economic Development)

The monthly reports include statistics for project proposals and awards received by individual academic and administrative departments at the University of Rhode Island.

Morph-Specific Patterns Of Reproductive Senescence: Connections To Discrete Reproductive Strategies, A. S. Grunst, M. L. Grunst, Vincent A. Formica, M. L. Korody, A. M. Betuel, M. Barcelo-Serra, S. Ford, R. A. Gonser, E. M. Tuttle

Biology Faculty Works

How reproductive strategies contribute to patterns of senescence in natural populations remains contentious. We studied reproductive senescence in the dimorphic white-throated sparrow, an excellent species for exploring this issue. Within both sexes the morphs use distinct reproductive strategies, and disassortative pairing by morph results in pair types with distinct parental systems. White morph birds are more colorful and aggressive than tan counterparts, and white males compete for extrapair matings, whereas tan males are more parental. Tan males and white females share parental care equally, whereas white males provide little parental support to tan females. We found morph-specific patterns of reproductive …

Project Echo-Geriatrics: Training Future Primary Care Providers To Meet The Needs Of Older Adults, Katherine A Bennett, Thuan Ong, Aimee M Verrall, Michael V Vitiello, Zachary A Marcum, Elizabeth A Phelan

Project ECHO Bibliography

BACKGROUND: Geriatrics training is essential for future primary care providers. The Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) model improves access to specialty care via case-based videoconferencing, but Project ECHO has not previously been designed to target residents.

OBJECTIVE: We designed Project ECHO-Geriatrics to deliver geriatrics education to primary care trainees using the ECHO model and evaluated self-rated geriatrics competency of trainees from the University of Washington Family Medicine Residency Network programs who participated between January 2016 and March 2017.

METHODS: We assessed outcomes of Project ECHO-Geriatrics through anonymous surveys. Participants rated didactics, case discussions, and geriatrics-specific knowledge before and after …

Perspectives On Aging Among Graduate Social Work Students: Using Photographs As An Online Pedagogical Activity, Jill M. Chonody

Social Work Faculty Publications and Presentations

The United States is experiencing an aging of the population, and by 2030, 20% of Americans will be 65 years or older (Federal Interagency Forum, 2010). However, for many helping professions, including social work, medicine, and nursing, student interest in gerontological practice is quite low. One international study found that only 5.4% of the more than 1,000 social work students who were surveyed indicated that working with older people was their primary area of interest (Chonody & Wang, 2014). Finding ways to improve student interest and break down biases against older adults is essential to improve student interest, and incorporating …

Mobility And Vitality Lifestyle Program (Move Up): A Community Health Worker Intervention For Older Adults With Obesity To Improve Weight, Health, And Physical Function, Elizabeth M. Venditti, Janice C. Zgibor, Joni Vander Bilt, Lori A. Kieffer, Robert M. Boudreau, Lora E. Burke, Nancy W. Glynn, John M. Jakicic, Kenneth J. Smith

Epidemiology and Biostatistics Faculty Publications

Background and Objectives: Obesity rates in adults ≥65 years have increased more than other age groups in the last decade, elevating risk for chronic disease and poor physical function, particularly in underserved racial and ethnic minorities. Effective, sustainable lifestyle interventions are needed to help community-based older adults prevent or delay mobility disability. Design, baseline recruitment, and implementation features of the Mobility and Vitality Lifestyle Program (MOVE UP) study are reported.

Research Design and Methods: MOVE UP aimed to recruit 26 intervention sites in underserved areas around Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and train a similar number of community health workers to deliver …

Today - June 2018, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- School of Medicine honors Leonard Bailey’s contributions to infant heart transplant field
-- School of Pharmacy graduates encouraged to find value in life beyond work
-- School of Dentistry graduates begin their professional journeys
-- Allied Health Professions graduates encouraged to share love of Jesus with their future patients
-- School of Public Health graduating class represents 25 nations
-- Schools of Religion, Behavioral Health graduates encouraged to serve others
-- School of Nursing celebrates milestone as 10,000th graduate receives degree
-- University President’s Award winners announced for 2018
-- 42 graduate from San Manuel Gateway …

Sigma Theta Tau International 44th Biennial Convention 2017 Conference Proceedings, Sigma Theta Tau International

Sigma Publications: Book Excerpts

Sigma Theta Tau International the Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) conducted its 44th Biennial Convention in Indianapolis, IN, USA, 28 October-1 November 2017. More than 2,000 nurses from around the world gathered at the convention, which had as its theme "Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery."

Program objectives of the 44th Biennial Convention include:

• Discuss how nurses advocate for and lead interprofessional change to improve and influence global health and health policy
• Promote knowledge transformation and lifelong learning within practice and education
• Expand scholarly and philanthropic collaboration among nurses in practice, education,and research globally

These conference proceedings …

Filipino Service Care Providers' Experience Of Compassion Fatigue While Working In Residential Care Facilities, Leizel Cerezo-Pann

Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to explore Filipino service care providers’ experience of compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a common experience among health care professionals and can contribute to feelings of hopelessness and adverse behaviors in caring for patients. In California, there are a large number of Filipinos who are employed as care providers for older adults; however, there is limited research available regarding Filipino workers in the United States. This study took on a qualitative design that utilized face-to-face interviews to gain more insight into Filipino service care providers’ experience of compassion fatigue in relation to their employment. …

A Strategy For The Church Growth Through The Development Of Senior-Friendly Pastoral Ministries: The Case Of The Senior Ministry At Shinlim Central Church In Korea, Hoo Sik Kim

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study is to suggest the necessity of and alternative strategies for senior-friendly pastoral care to achieve sustained church growth amid the growing phenomenon of aging in Korean society. The recent aging of Korean society also has effects on changes in church members. As the ratio of senior members becomes increasingly high, pastoral alternative strategies for coping with it has also been urgently needed. The problem is that although this social phenomenon was already foreseen several years ago, there are insufficient practical strategies for pastoral care to deal with it.

The researcher first conducts biblical, theological, historical, …