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Quantitative Or Qualitative: Selecting The Right Methodological Approach For Credible Evidence, Kenneth R. Jones, Eugenia P. Gwynn, Allison Teeter Jun 2019

Quantitative Or Qualitative: Selecting The Right Methodological Approach For Credible Evidence, Kenneth R. Jones, Eugenia P. Gwynn, Allison Teeter

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This article provides insight into how an adequate approach to selecting methods can establish credible and actionable evidence. The authors offer strategies to effectively support Extension professionals, including program developers and evaluators, in being more deliberate when selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods. In addition, several examples of commonly used measures are described to help in determining their applicability for evaluating Extension programs. Benefits and challenges of select methods are discussed as well as pitfalls to avoid that can derail the evaluative process. Lastly, a few cases are shared to present how Extension is aiming to establish credible evidence through …

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Yarar-Fisher Receives R01 Grant To Study Ketogenic Diet Effects On Neurorecovery In Spinal Cord Injury, Alicia Rohan Jun 2019

Yarar-Fisher Receives R01 Grant To Study Ketogenic Diet Effects On Neurorecovery In Spinal Cord Injury, Alicia Rohan

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Research Progress Of Nutritional Intervention In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Liu Dongbo, Zhou Jiali, Li Jian, Wu Ruiyu Jun 2019

Research Progress Of Nutritional Intervention In The Treatment Of Diabetes Mellitus, Liu Dongbo, Zhou Jiali, Li Jian, Wu Ruiyu

Food and Machinery

Under the guidance of professionals, medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is very important for diabetes management by changing nutritional status or intake to improve health or treat diseases. The basic objectives are to promote and support healthy eating patterns, to achieve personalized nutritional needs according to cultural background, knowledge structure, eating habits and self-control, and to emphasize the humanization of food choices. Scientific restrictions on food choices and practical tools for providing daily dietary planning for diabetic patients. This paper mainly reviews the related knowledge of MNT and its application in diabetes mellitus according to the consensus report published in 2019 …

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The Effects Of Different Treatments On The Stability Of The Sesaminol-Triglucoside, Zhu Xiuling, Dai Qingyuan, Wang Feng, Tao Renyou, Cao Xinxin, Xu Zuowen, Zhang Zhixiang Jun 2019

The Effects Of Different Treatments On The Stability Of The Sesaminol-Triglucoside, Zhu Xiuling, Dai Qingyuan, Wang Feng, Tao Renyou, Cao Xinxin, Xu Zuowen, Zhang Zhixiang

Food and Machinery

The effects of light, heat, oxygen (air), acid, alkali, enzyme and high temperature and high pressure on the stability of the sesaminol-triglucoside were investigated in this study. The results showed that the light, heat, oxygen (air), alkali (sodium hydroxide), high temperature and high pressure, and α-glucosidase treatments had no significant effects on the stability of the sesaminol-triglycosides. However, the hydrochloric acid, β-glucosidase, α-galactosidase and β-galactosidase treatments resulted in significant decreases in the stability of sesaminol triglucoside. It was indicated that sesaminol-triglucoside was unstable under the treatment of specific acid or enzyme, and could be converted into other compounds.

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Preparation And Characterization Of Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles, He Peng, Zhang Huiyun, Kang Huaibin, Zhao Mengyue, Li Yinhui, Li Senjie, Zhang Haiyan, Cao Xiaofei Jun 2019

Preparation And Characterization Of Clove Essential Oil-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles, He Peng, Zhang Huiyun, Kang Huaibin, Zhao Mengyue, Li Yinhui, Li Senjie, Zhang Haiyan, Cao Xiaofei

Food and Machinery

In order to maintain the physico-chemical stability of clove essential oil (CEO) during food processing and storage, and to decrease the adverse effects of CEO on food sensory qualities, prepared chitosan-TPP nanoparticles loaded with CEO by ionic gelation. The preparation process and the physicochemical characteristics of CEO-loaded chitosan nanoparticles were investigated. The results showed that the optimized encapsulation process were as followed: the pH of chitosan solution of 4.5, the mass ratio of clove essential oil to chitosan 0.8∶1.0, mass ratio of chitosan to sodium tripolyphosphate 5∶1. The encapsulation efficiency of CEO in chitosan nanoparticles was 40.2%, and the average …

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Effect Of Cooking Time On The Content Of Fat And Fatty Acid Components In Lionhead (A Typical Local Dish In Yangzhou), Zhu Wenzheng, Xu Yan, Qian Xiangyu, Zhan Ghuimin, Y Uhai, Zhou Xiaoyan, Yang Zhangping Jun 2019

Effect Of Cooking Time On The Content Of Fat And Fatty Acid Components In Lionhead (A Typical Local Dish In Yangzhou), Zhu Wenzheng, Xu Yan, Qian Xiangyu, Zhan Ghuimin, Y Uhai, Zhou Xiaoyan, Yang Zhangping

Food and Machinery

This paper discusses the changes of fat and fatty acid in the traditional lion head during the process of processing, and hopes to provide some references for the research on the nutrition and flavor of lion head. Experiments were carried out to determine the crude fat content, the thiobarbituric acid (TBARS) value and the fatty acid content of the raw materials, gel, molding, stewing and other stages of the process of lion head processing. Research indicates: During the stewing process, the content of fat decreased significantly (P<0.05); From the overall trend of change, the value of TBARS increased gradually and changed significantly during the stewing (P<0.05); Palmitic acid (C16:0), stearic acid (C18:0), oleic acid (C18:1) and …

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Effects Of Different Dietary Patterns On Intestinal Microbial Metabolism Of Human, Yao Lehui Jun 2019

Effects Of Different Dietary Patterns On Intestinal Microbial Metabolism Of Human, Yao Lehui

Food and Machinery

120 volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: high fat diet group, high sugar diet group and high fiber diet group. The changes of intestinal microflora were analyzed, DNA was extracted, PCR amplification and product purification were carried out, and biological indexes were tested. The effects of high-fat diet on intestinal microbial metabolism were studied. It was found that high-fat diet could increase body mass and promote intestinal harmful microbial metabolism. The diversity of intestinal microorganisms in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group. To study the effect of high-sugar diet on intestinal microbial metabolism, it …

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Design And Experiment Of Steel-Concrete Composite Structure Fast Curing System For Salted Eggs, Li Saifei, Wang Shucai, Li Zhenqiang, Wang Yuquan Jun 2019

Design And Experiment Of Steel-Concrete Composite Structure Fast Curing System For Salted Eggs, Li Saifei, Wang Shucai, Li Zhenqiang, Wang Yuquan

Food and Machinery

Aiming at the problems of long curing cycle, labor intensity, high salted eggs breakage rate for the traditional salted egg pickling method in the factory and defects in the existing salted egg quick pickling device on the market, a steel-concrete composite structure fast curing system for salted eggs has been designed. The system consists of pickling device, pipeline system, heating system and PLC control system. The system can realize functions such as pressurization, decompression, pressure pulsation circulation, temperature control, internal and external circulation of pickling liquid. The test was carried out under normal pressure at a temperature setting of 42 …

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Effects Of Micro-Fluidization Homogenization On Properties Of Cmc-Essential Oil Edible Film, Zhang Huiyun, Liang Ying, Li Xinling, Kang Huaibin Jun 2019

Effects Of Micro-Fluidization Homogenization On Properties Of Cmc-Essential Oil Edible Film, Zhang Huiyun, Liang Ying, Li Xinling, Kang Huaibin

Food and Machinery

It was focused on the evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of carboxymethyl cellulose-based edible films formed from nanoemulsions of EOs (essential oils) in this study. Nanoemulsions containing clove essential oil, cinnamon essential oil or oregano essential oil as dispersed phase and carboxymethyl cellulose solution as continuous phase were prepared. The average droplet size of nanoemulsions was reduced after the microfluidization homogenization treatment. The ξ-potentials of nanoemuls-ions were between -37.63～-59.67 mV depending on the type of EO used. The films formed from clove and oregano essential oil nanoemulsions exhibited higher transparency and water vapor resistance than those from cinnamon essential …

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Quality Changes Of The Bighead Carp's Head During The Fresh Logistics Transportation, Xie Yawen, Ye Yunhua, Zhang Lu, Zhu Minfang Jun 2019

Quality Changes Of The Bighead Carp's Head During The Fresh Logistics Transportation, Xie Yawen, Ye Yunhua, Zhang Lu, Zhu Minfang

Food and Machinery

Taking the fish brain, and muscles near the eye, chin and incision as evaluated samples, the changes in the quality of bighead carp’s head during fresh logistics transportation were investigated by analyzing the pH value, total volatile basic nitrogen（TVB-N）, 2-thiobarbituric acid（TBA）value, and the total bacteria counts. The changes in the color and texture of muscle near the incision were also measured. The results demonstrated that during the 72 h simulated transportation, the temperature of bighead carp’s rose slowly within 24 h, followed by a fast increasing after 24 h of transportation. The pH value of above four parts decreased gradually, …

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Effect Of 1-Mcp On The Quality Of Sweet Potato Leaves, Wang Yameng, Zhao Xia, Tang Bin, Wei Yaqing, He Xiaomei, Zhang Min Jun 2019

Effect Of 1-Mcp On The Quality Of Sweet Potato Leaves, Wang Yameng, Zhao Xia, Tang Bin, Wei Yaqing, He Xiaomei, Zhang Min

Food and Machinery

The sweet potato leaves were fumigated with 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 μL/L 1-MCP, and then placed in polyethylene（PE）bags and stored at 11 ℃. The respiration intensity, chlorophyll content, ascorbic acid content, relative conductivity, activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and peroxidase (POD), decay rate and sensory score were measured every 3 day to explore the changes in the quality of sweet potato leaves. The results showed each concentration of 1-MCP played a certain role in the preservation of sweet potato leaves. The 1.0 μL/L group could effectively inhibit the respiration and delay the increase of relative conductivity, and the …

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Comparative Study On The Catechin Content And Antioxidant Capacity Of Different Types Of Tea In Jiangxi, Wang Xueyuan, Liu Jingyi, Hong Yanping, Li Yuwei, Ke Fajun, Chen Xinzhu, Yang Wuying Jun 2019

Comparative Study On The Catechin Content And Antioxidant Capacity Of Different Types Of Tea In Jiangxi, Wang Xueyuan, Liu Jingyi, Hong Yanping, Li Yuwei, Ke Fajun, Chen Xinzhu, Yang Wuying

Food and Machinery

The content of five kinds of catechins in eleven types of famous teas in Jiangxi, including Catechin, L-Epicatechin, (-)-epigallocatechin, Epigallocatechin gallate and (-)-Epicatechin gallate, was determined by high performance liquid chromatogra-phy. Moreover, the antioxidant capacities among the eleven types of tea were compared by measuring vitro antioxidant indexes, i.e. the free radical scavenging ability of DPPH, ABTS+, ferric reducing antioxidant power, and the total reduction ability. The results showed that the content of the five kinds of catechin in the tea was different, the content of total catechin did not differ significantly, and the contents of the total …

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Study On The Optimum Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology Of Pleurotus Geesteranus Mushroom Solution, Fang Ruosi, Wu Anyan, Gu Yuting, Chen Zihao, Li Jian, Xiang Yali, Chu Bingquan, Xiao Gongnian, Liu Shiwang, Gong Jinyan Jun 2019

Study On The Optimum Enzymatic Hydrolysis Technology Of Pleurotus Geesteranus Mushroom Solution, Fang Ruosi, Wu Anyan, Gu Yuting, Chen Zihao, Li Jian, Xiang Yali, Chu Bingquan, Xiao Gongnian, Liu Shiwang, Gong Jinyan

Food and Machinery

Four kinds of dry edible fungi, induding Pleurotus geesteranus mushroom, were used to study the effects of different enzymolysis conditions on the preparation of fresh mushroom solutions and the enzymatic hydrolysis processes were optimized by using response surface method. The results showed that the optimal enzymatic hydrolysis conditions were protease hydrolysis temperature 42 ℃, protease pH 7.30, and cellulase concentration 0.10%, and under this circumstance, the hydro-lysis degree was 18.510%.

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Study On Sterilization Effect And Process Optimization Of Dried Bean Curd Bythermosonication Treatment, Wu Ni, Zhao Wuqi, Lu Dan, Zeng Xiangyuan, Zhang Qingan, Song Shujie, Liu Fan Jun 2019

Study On Sterilization Effect And Process Optimization Of Dried Bean Curd Bythermosonication Treatment, Wu Ni, Zhao Wuqi, Lu Dan, Zeng Xiangyuan, Zhang Qingan, Song Shujie, Liu Fan

Food and Machinery

In order to obtain the optimum process of thermosonication treatment（TST）sterilization of dried bean curd（DBC）, on the basis of single factor, the ultrasonic power, ultrasonic time and temperature were selected as the factors, and the decreased logarithm value of bacteria, color difference ΔE*, L*, a*, b*, hardness, chewiness, resilience, springiness, cohesiveness, protein content were used as indicators, the three-factor box Benhnken test was designed and the characteristic index for evaluating the quality of the DBC was screened out by factor analysis, the model was established and the best parameters were optimized. Results: the …

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Progress On Effects Of Plant Polyphenols On Intestinal Microecology, Li Hao, Peng Xiyang, Wu Paixuan, Dai Zhiyong, Wang Jiaqi, Zhan Yanhong, He Xiangli Jun 2019

Progress On Effects Of Plant Polyphenols On Intestinal Microecology, Li Hao, Peng Xiyang, Wu Paixuan, Dai Zhiyong, Wang Jiaqi, Zhan Yanhong, He Xiangli

Food and Machinery

This paper discussed the regulation mechanism of plantpolyphenols on intestinal microecology, summarized and analyzed the effects of different kinds of polyphenols and mixed polyphenols extracts on the change of intestinal flora community structure, and prospected the research direction of plant polyphenols and the development of related products in the future.

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The Neurocognitive Process Of Digital Radicalization: A Theoretical Model And Analytical Framework, Tiffiany Howard, Brach Poston, Stephen D. Benning Jun 2019

The Neurocognitive Process Of Digital Radicalization: A Theoretical Model And Analytical Framework, Tiffiany Howard, Brach Poston, Stephen D. Benning

Political Science Faculty Research

Recent studies suggest that empathy induced by narrative messages can effectively facilitate persuasion and reduce psychological reactance. Although limited, emerging research on the etiology of radical political behavior has begun to explore the role of narratives in shaping an individual’s beliefs, attitudes, and intentions that culminate in radicalization. The existing studies focus exclusively on the influence of narrative persuasion on an individual, but they overlook the necessity of empathy and that in the absence of empathy, persuasion is not salient. We argue that terrorist organizations are strategic in cultivating empathetic-persuasive messages using audiovisual materials, and disseminating their message within the …

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Pathways To School Success: An Examination Of Perspectives Of African American And Latino/A Low-Income Students, Uzoamaka Chinyelu Unobagha Jun 2019

Pathways To School Success: An Examination Of Perspectives Of African American And Latino/A Low-Income Students, Uzoamaka Chinyelu Unobagha

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This research study examines the perspectives of African American and Latino/a students from low-income families who are especially successful in an urban, public school to elicit and gain insights into factors that mediate their academic success, conditions and contexts that nurture these factors, and the process through which these factors mediate their academic success. Utilizing a qualitative, phenomenological theoretical framework (Van Manen, 1990), this study bridges critical gaps in the empirical research literature on the academic success of such students by centering and validating the marginalized, yet authentic, voices, perspectives, and lived experiences of the adolescents (Gayles, 2005; Howard, Dryden …

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Measurement And Credible Evidence In Extension Evaluations, Marc T. Braverman Jun 2019

Measurement And Credible Evidence In Extension Evaluations, Marc T. Braverman

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

This article examines the concept of credible evidence in Extension evaluations with specific attention to the measures and measurement strategies used to collect and create data. Credibility depends on multiple factors, including data quality and methodological rigor, characteristics of the stakeholder audience, stakeholder beliefs about the information source, and the evaluation context. Measurement planning involves a process of making thoughtful decisions about choosing study variables, measurement strategies, and specific measures that adequately reflect the content and goals of the program being evaluated. The use of specific measures may also entail implicit assumptions, e.g., that the respondent is being truthful and …

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Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Extension Program Areas: A Case Example, Mary S. Marczak, Emily H. Becher, Patricia Olson Jun 2019

Credible And Actionable Evidence Across Extension Program Areas: A Case Example, Mary S. Marczak, Emily H. Becher, Patricia Olson

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

What is credible and actionable evidence can vary by program discipline in the Cooperative Extension Service. Through a series of interviews with program leadership from Agriculture, Natural Resources, Youth Development, Family Development, and Community Vitality, a case study of one state’s Extension system is described. While programs certainly vary in epistemological, ontological, and methodological underpinnings, each collects and delivers credible and actionable evidence in ways unique to their stakeholder audience. Diverse Extension programs do share a common mission and a common delivery mechanism (i.e., each works to promote knowledge gain, skill development, and behavior change in people). Therefore, the future …

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Making Health Social: Effects Of Health Psa Videos On Social Media, Adriana Mucedola Jun 2019

Making Health Social: Effects Of Health Psa Videos On Social Media, Adriana Mucedola

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In the digital age, social networking sites are an essential tool for health educators to promote and spread awareness about health issues that may be plaguing society. Internet communications, such as social media, offer tremendous opportunities for modifying health because it allows people of all demographics to access health information. The present study examined the effectiveness of health public service announcement (PSAs) videos on social media and examined how the heuristics of social media “likes” may play a role in how social media users perceive these health messages. To assess how health messages on social media are perceived, this thesis …

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Diagnostic Mhealth For Autoimmune Disorders, Yun Deng Jun 2019

Diagnostic Mhealth For Autoimmune Disorders, Yun Deng

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Many mobile applications on the market can help patients record symptoms and progression of their illnesses, and among them, many help to document autoimmune disorders. In this article, I've used the content analysis method to analyze the existing relevant apps in the Apple App Store. My results reveal an important design gap, in that there is almost no app that allows patients to communicate with their doctors in a timely manner and accurately record their week to week, month to month medical condition. This article presents the smartphone app I developed based on the iOS operating system to fill this …

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Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among People With Mental Health Problems, Margaret M. Knight, Paula Bolton, Lynne Kopeski Jun 2019

Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among People With Mental Health Problems, Margaret M. Knight, Paula Bolton, Lynne Kopeski

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.

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Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer/Injuries As Compared To Community Acquired Pressure Ulcer/Injuries, Holly Kirkland-Kyhn, Joy E. Schank Jun 2019

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcer/Injuries As Compared To Community Acquired Pressure Ulcer/Injuries, Holly Kirkland-Kyhn, Joy E. Schank

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pressure ulcers occur in every setting from home to Intensive Care Units. This study will contrast and compare pressure ulcers that occur in hospital to those that occur in home, skilled nursing, or long term care facilities.

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Outcomes Associated With Student Engagement In Interprofessional Education And Collaborative Practice: Global Is Local, Maria R. Shirey, Connie White-Williams, Lisle Hites Jun 2019

Outcomes Associated With Student Engagement In Interprofessional Education And Collaborative Practice: Global Is Local, Maria R. Shirey, Connie White-Williams, Lisle Hites

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation discusses the engagement outcomes associated with integration of students from multiple disciplines at an academic health center in an interprofessional education (IPE) experience within a collaborative practice (IPCP) model to care for a vulnerable population of heart failure patients.

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Creativity, Patience, And Lifelong-Learning: Three Pillars Of Sustainable Learning, Anne Marie Jean-Baptiste Jun 2019

Creativity, Patience, And Lifelong-Learning: Three Pillars Of Sustainable Learning, Anne Marie Jean-Baptiste

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This paper summarizes the most common measures to challenge healthcare complexities and increase patients' health outcomes, synthesizes latest propositions and initiatives for a swift focus on more sustainable educational approaches. It also shares the initiatives of a nursing program to contribute, perpetuate, and advance nursing education in the right direction

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The Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index And Gestational Weight Gain For Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Chich-Hsiu Hung, Yi-Ling Chiou, Hsiu-Yun Liao Jun 2019

The Pre-Pregnancy Body Mass Index And Gestational Weight Gain For Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Chich-Hsiu Hung, Yi-Ling Chiou, Hsiu-Yun Liao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health care providers should emphasize the impact of pre-pregnancy BMI and GWG on the perinatal health of women with GDM in prenatal visit. It is necessary to provide childbearing women with additional health education in the areas of health promotion, nutrition, weight control, exercise, and maintaining regular everyday lives.

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Benefits Of Oral Health Education In Nutrition Programs For At-Risk Infants, Children, And Mothers, Deborah J. Mattheus Jun 2019

Benefits Of Oral Health Education In Nutrition Programs For At-Risk Infants, Children, And Mothers, Deborah J. Mattheus

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Dental caries affects disadvantaged infants and children worldwide. An evaluation of parent's oral health beliefs and behaviors and education was provided during nutrition program visits for high risk families. This simple education intervention positively impacted parent's oral health behaviors which could ultimately impact oral health outcomes of vulnerable populations.

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Satisfaction With Daily Life, Bmi, Perception Of Weight, And Nutritional Intake In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Susan Gordon Williams, Ryon Mcdermott, Sharon Fruh, Rebecca J. Graves, Heather R. Hall, Theresa F. Wright, Debra M. Swanzy, Christine Carter Jun 2019

Satisfaction With Daily Life, Bmi, Perception Of Weight, And Nutritional Intake In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Susan Gordon Williams, Ryon Mcdermott, Sharon Fruh, Rebecca J. Graves, Heather R. Hall, Theresa F. Wright, Debra M. Swanzy, Christine Carter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Researchers conducting this study found that nursing students had an increased likelihood of a higher level of satisfaction with daily life when they self-reported healthy eating, drinking fewer energy drinks or alcohol and being in the "about the right weight" and normal body mass index (BMI) categories.

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Parent Reports Of Their Children's Oral Health Behaviors As Predictors Of Oral Health Status, Susan K. Patton, Stephanie Severe Jun 2019

Parent Reports Of Their Children's Oral Health Behaviors As Predictors Of Oral Health Status, Susan K. Patton, Stephanie Severe

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Results of a study designed to evaluate the relationship among parent-reported children's oral health status, an oral health assessment conducted at a school-based dental screening program, and a tooth decay risk score will be presented along with recommendations for dental screening and oral health education programs will be presented.

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New Technology To Prevent Patient Falls, John V. Renzi, Mary Beth Edger Jun 2019

New Technology To Prevent Patient Falls, John V. Renzi, Mary Beth Edger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Hourly patient rounding is an evidence based practice intervention used to decrease patient falls. The implementation of an electronic whiteboard system(EWS)can decrease falls through enhancing hourly patient rounding in the acute care setting. Falls were reduced in the surgical unit from 11.17 in June 2016 to zero in June 2017.

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