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Sharp: Students Helping At Risk Patients To Promote Health And Reduce Disparities, Allison Shorten, William Meador, Peter Bosworth, Laurel Hitchcock, Lynn Marie Stover Nichols, Michael Mosley, Sherita Etheridge

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We describe the development of an interprofessional (IP) program to improve transitional care and reduce health disparities. SHARP: Students Helping At-Risk Patients provides opportunities for students of nursing, medicine and social work to learn in IP care teams while supporting small groups of chronically ill patients at-risk for poor outcomes.

Hpv: A Comparison Of Awareness Between Vaccinated Versus Non-Vaccinated Persons, Kate Rocklein Kemplin, Bronte Elizabeth Craig, Amanda Janel Eichel, Colleen Baumer Malone

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common and highly transmittable infection. The objectives of this study are to determine if knowledge about HPV is a driving force for individuals to get themselves or their children vaccinated. This study will attempt to explain how vaccine campaigns can increase vaccination rates.

The Secret In Breast Milk: A Review Of Breastfeeding Behaviors That Influence Infant Weight, Autumn L. Argent

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An examination of the current research literature on the complex and intricate interplay between feeding preferences, maternal sensitivity, hormones, infant temperament, and infant weight. This review will provide the background and significance for a research proposal.

Integrative Research Review: Comparison Of Vascular Closure Devices To Manual Compression In Decreasing Postoperative Complications, Nichole T. Janca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vascular Closure Devices (VCDs) are used internationally and were created to overcome traditional problems associated with manual compression. These devices act as an alternative to manual compression with the goal of decreasing access site complications. The safety and efficacy of VCDs continues to remain controversial, as research is limited.

How May Motivational Interviewing Prevent Suicide In Patients Having Both Substance Misuse And Mental Disorders?, Diane Phimister, Yen Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The aim of this poster is to explore the efficacy of motivational interviewing in preventing suicide rates among patients who suffer from substance misuse and mental health disorders.

An Exploration Of Spiritual Care Of Home Visiting Nurses For Patients With Advanced Cancer, Chizuru Nagata, Aiko Tanaka, Rosanna Mcmaster

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The spiritual care process of home visiting nurses for patients with terminal phase of advanced cancer was explored and it was revealed that home visiting nurses provided spiritual care by clinical reasoning based on end-of-life total care.

Finding Shelter For The Homeless And Their Animal Companions, Pamela Willson, Susan K. Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.

Factors Considered To Contribute To Delayed Consultation Among Women With Cervical Cancer In Rwanda, Geldine Chikanya, Esperance Benemariya, Ruth Sego

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems affecting women. Therefore, the participants will learn more on factors contributing to delayed consultation from the perspective of women with cervical cancer in the context of East African countries where Rwanda is located.

Factors Related To Low Birth Weight Newborns In Ramathibodi Hospital, Kunlasatree Wattanapaisit, Yingkwan Yoorat

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Low birth weight is a major factor associated with infant morbidity and mortality. LBW has also been associated with adverse effects on child development throughout life, such as higher predisposition to chronic diseases, problems related to affective-motivational aspects, cognitive performance difficulties, and negative psychological and emotional consequences.

Patient Choice For People With Long-Term Conditions: An Interpretation By Nurses, Kim A. Van Wissen, Denise L. Blanchard, Annabel K. Matheson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses should support patients in the choices they make; particularly not stepping away from the difficult decisions patients are making as they live with multiple long-term conditions. This research offers a thoughtful interpretation of nurses' conversations exploring experiences and perceptions concerning patient choice and how this links to nursing partnership.

Active Transportation And Cardiometabolic Health Among Adults: A Systematic Review, Elizabeth Ann Lorenzo, Jacob Szeszulski, Rebecca Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This review of active transportation literature is being conducted to determine the presence or absence of a causal link with cardiometabolic outcomes. Findings will inform an active transportation intervention, to improve cardiometabolic health, inform best practice, and advocate for policy changes to enhance the health of communities.

Effects Of Stress Management Intervention On Stress Levels Of Nurses Practicing In Intensive Care Units, Shelley Schmollgruber

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Effective stress management interventions can contribute to enhanced coping skills in a sustainable manner and increase the quality of work life of nurses and patient outcomes.

What Approaches To Peri-Conception Care For Women With Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Work, For Whom, And In What Circumstances? A Protocol For A Realist Review, H Hopper, J Shawe, Km Husk, Aa Wanner, Bc Kent

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 16, 2018, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the December 16, 2018 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• Dr. Marks to Discuss Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis at January Med School Café
• USA Pediatrics Honors Retiring Nurse Vista Woodruff
• USA Microbiology and Immunology Honor Retiring Faculty
• USA Welcomes Dr. Paul Henning to Emergency Medicine
• Three Employees Retire from USA Health
• Lifesouth Blood Drive Dec. 21
• Med School Café - Expert Advice for the Community
• USA College of Medicine Welcomes New Emergency Medicine Faculty

Advent 3 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Weed And Mexico, Eddy Martinez

Capstones

An American biotech firm named Phylos Bioscience is interested in entering the Mexican marijuana market once it legalizes. Before it can do that, it must deal with the Mexican government and a conservative society.

https://eddymartinezcunyedu.atavist.com/figuring-out-the-mysteries-of-weed-and-mexico

Addicted To The Answer, Charumathi Raman

Capstones

Hypochondria, which is now broadly known as health anxiety, is the fear of a serious illness that continues despite evidence to the contrary from laboratory tests and the reassurance of physicians. In the past people with this disorder would go from doctor to doctor seeking an answer, but now many people rely solely upon online information.

For people with health anxiety, the Internet provides a lot of fodder. Researchers have recently coined the term "cyberchondria" to describe the phenomenon of increased health anxiety due to online health searches.

Entering questions like “Who started World War Two?” or “Who was the …

Women Are Being Cut During Childbirth Without Need Or Consent, Molly Cora Enking

Capstones

An episiotomy, a surgical cut used to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth, can be extremely painful, hard to recover from and can increase the risk of severe complications. In 2018, episiotomies are rarely necessary, but at some U.S. hospitals they happen much more than they should. And in the course reporting this story, New York City News Service found that it is common for doctors to cut women without the mother’s consent.

https://medium.com/@mollyenking/women-are-being-cut-during-childbirth-without-need-or-consent-7677de7eddae

Surviving A Death Sentence, Amy K. Mackinnon

Capstones

Diagnosed with HIV at the peak of the AIDS epidemic, Sean McKenna had planned to die. Now, decades after life-saving drugs were first released, he and other long-term survivors are still figuring out how to live.
https://amykmackinnon.wordpress.com/capstone/

Burden Of Proof: Insurance Companies Are Refusing To Pay For Mental Healthcare And Regulators Are Letting Them. Patients Are Left To Fend For Themselves., Graison Dangor

Capstones

When their mental health claims are denied, patients who are supposed to be protected by state and federal law have a choice: Don’t get care or pay for the care themselves, then fight to get paid back.

Link to capstone: https://graisondangor.github.io/mental-healthcare-equality/

The Diaspora At Home, Ivan A. Flores

Capstones

Cuba only existed in the quiet whispers and faded memories of my mother and her two sisters. As children, they were refugees fleeing Castro. All my life, I heard their stories. I would hear about the family that never made it across that narrow strait, how the heat on the island was never oppressive because of cool breezes that rolled in with the waves that crashed on its shores. There was never a more beautiful country. They have never returned to Cuba.

I have sought to document the diaspora of one family divided by politics. Mixing portraiture, archival images with …

Opportunities For Linking Research To Policy: Lessons Learned From Implementation Research In Sexual And Reproductive Health Within The Anser Network, Anser, Emilomo Ogbe, Dirk Van Braeckel, Marleen Temmerman, Elin C. Larsson, Ines Keygnaert, Wilson De Los Reyes Aragón, Feng Cheng, Gunta Lazdane

Obstetrics and Gynaecology, East Africa

Background: The uptake of findings from sexual and reproductive health and rights research into policy-making remains a complex and non-linear process. Different models of research utilisation and guidelines to maximise this in policy-making exist, however, challenges still remain for researchers to improve uptake of their research findings and for policy-makers to use research evidence in their work.

Methods: A participatory workshop with researchers was organised in November 2017 by the Academic Network for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Policy (ANSER) to address this gap. ANSER is a consortium of experienced researchers, some of whom have policy-making experience, working on …

Synthetic Cannabinoid-Induced Psychosis, Kenna Kennedy

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

Psychostimulants And Psychosis, Cherri L. Runde

Nursing Capstones

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Parathyroid Hormone And Bisphosphonate On The Cartilage And Subchondral Bone Of The Temporomandibular Joint, Alexandro De Araujo Lima

Master's Theses

Introduction:Parathyroid hormone increases bone strength primarily by stimulating bone formation, whereas Bisphosphonate, an antiresorptive drug, reduce bone resorption by blocking osteoclast activity. Here we examined the effects of alendronate (ALN), a type of bisphosphonate, and we also examine the effects of parathyroid hormone (PTH), which has an anabolic effect and increases bone remodeling when treated intermittently (I-PTH). I-PTH treatment leads to increased bone volume fraction, tissue density and trabecular thickness of the subchondral bone. I-PTH treatment also increases proteoglycan synthesis with a concomitant increase in mineralization of the Mandibular Condyle Cartilage (MCC). We hypothesize that combined treatment of I-PTH …

Low Plasma Hdl Cholesterol Is Associated With Greater Risk For Cardiovascular Disease In Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome, Hana M. Alyousef

Master's Theses

Low plasma HDL cholesterol (HDL-c) has been recognized as a biomarker of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. Also, low HDL-c is one of the characteristics of metabolic syndrome (MetS).

Objective: To assess whether low HDL-c and/or low HDL functionality are associated with higher risk for CVD in subjects classified with MetS.

Methods: Forty-subjects with MetS (11 men /29 women, 52.4 ± 9.5 years participated in the study. Anthropometric data [weight, height, BMI, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure (BP)], fasting plasma biomarkers [lipids, glucose, liver enzymes: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), plasma insulin, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c)], biomarkers of …

Understanding Macro-Scale Patterns In Urban Tree Canopy And Inequity Across Socio-Cultural And Biophysical Regions, Elliott Volin

Master's Theses

Urban forests provide a variety of ecosystem services that influence environmental and social welfare within developed areas. Prior studies have evaluated the effects of inequitable distribution of urban tree canopy (UTC) on ecological and social benefits, leading to inequalities within individual cities. However, it is not well established how such relationships vary among urban areas in different biophysical and socio-cultural regions. The objective of our study was to identify regional and continental trends in the relationships of UTC with socioeconomic/ demographic factors and characteristics of urban regions (e.g., development patterns, timing). To address our objective, we utilized iTree Landscape and …

St. Norbert College Becoming 100 Percent Tobacco-Free, St. Norbert College

Press Releases 2018

No abstract provided.

Behind The Student Loan Debt Crisis, New Benefits Solutions, Sarah Min

Capstones

Two years ago, when Scott Thompson took over tech startup Tuition.io as chief executive officer in 2016, he felt as though he had to educate his clients about his product — a new benefit, managed by his software company that allows employers to help their employees repay their student loans.

Today, he doesn’t feel that need. When he recently walked into a Fortune 20 company with a stack of documents, his prospective clients said they understood his pitch and hardly required the introductory material. “I don’t evangelize anymore. We very rarely educate any longer,” Thompson said.

When Tuition.io was founded …

Suicide Watch: How Netflix Landed On A Cultural Landmine, Shabnaj Chowdhury

Capstones

Following the premiere of the television series “13 Reasons Why” in 2017, Netflix stepped squarely on a cultural landmine, stirring controversy over its graphic depiction of teen suicide.

According to media experts, showing a teenager kill themselves on television was completely unprecedented. Mental health experts say the act has significant consequences for “at risk” audience members, or people who were already experiencing suicidal thoughts before watching the show. It is proven that entertainment, and television specifically, can strongly influence audience behaviors and thoughts.

Suicide is one of the only causes of deaths that’s on the rise in the United States, …