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Racial-Ethnic Differences In Social Networks And Perceived Support: Measurement Considerations And Implications For Disparities Research, Melissa Flores, John M. Ruiz, Christian Goans, Bert N. Uchino, Michiyo Hirai, Ruben Tinajero, Timothy W. Smith

Psychological Science Faculty Publications

Objectives: Racial-ethnic differences in physical/mental health are well documented as being associated with disparities; however, emerging conceptual models increasingly suggest that group differences in social functioning and organization contribute to these relationships. There is little work examining whether racial-ethnic groups respond similarly to classic measures of social networks and perceived support and whether there are significant between-groups differences on these measures.

Method: A multisite, cross-sectional study of 2,793 non-Hispanic White (NHW), non-Hispanic Black (NHB), and Hispanic participants was conducted using common measures of social networks and perceived support. A confirmatory factor analytic model was used to test for the invariance …

Gray For A Day: Exploring The Impact Of A Sensory Aging Experience, Erin Yelland, Jessie Piper

Journal of Extension

Gray for a Day is an interactive educational curriculum that centers on use of an empathic model to improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to sensory and functional aging, empathy toward older adults, and one's own health behaviors. The program has been disseminated by Extension educators with varied audiences and evaluated with 2,440 respondents. Participants reported positive changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, and intended behaviors. Cooperative Extension and community-based partners are uniquely positioned to use the curriculum to provide sensory experiences that can improve understanding of and empathy toward older adults.

Effectiveness Of Otago Exercise On Health Status And Risk Of Fall Among Elderly With Chronic Illness, Stefanus Mendes Kiik, Antonius Rino Vachapo, Maria Fitrya Elfrida, Muhammad Saleh Nuwa, Siti Sakinah

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Falls are a serious consequence of declining physical function. Otago exercise is a strength and balance training program designed to prevent falls and enhance health status among the elderly. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week Otago exercise intended to reduce the risk of falls and health status among the elderly with chronic illness in the social elderly institution. This quasi-experimental study employed a pre-and post-test design using a control group. The study involved an intervention group (21 respondents) and a control group (21 respondents). The sample used in this study were elderly living in a social …

What Can The Protection And Advocacy Network Offer To Our Veterans?, David A. Boyer

University of the District of Columbia Law Review

The desire to compensate veterans predates the establishment of the United States (“U.S.”). In 1636, individuals with disabilities received pensions for defending the Plymouth colony against Native Americans.1 Throughout history, this practice continued, as documented by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”).2 By 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed the Executive Order 5398, which created the Veterans Administration.3 Prior to President Hoover’s signing of that executive order, the available veteran services were divided by three separate governmental agencies: the Veterans’ Bureau, the Pensions Bureau, and the Soldiers’ Home.4 Consequently, that executive order combined all three agencies into one that concentrated …

The Effect Of Stem Project Based Learning On Self-Efficacy Among High-School Physics Students, Mohd Ali Samsudin, Seyedh Mahboobeh Jamali, Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain, Nader Ale Ebrahim

Research Publications (2016 to 2020)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Project-Based Learning (PjBL) is increase effectiveness, create meaningful learning and influence student attitudes in future career pursuit. There are several studies in the literature reporting different aspects of STEM into a PjBL pedagogy. However, the effect of implementing STEM PjBL in terms of improving students’ skills in self-efficacy levels in physics mechanics at high school level has not been demonstrated as expected in the previous literature. This study followed a quasi-experimental research method. Bandura’s social cognitive theory is used to assess and compare the effect of STEM PjBL with conventional teaching method on students’ …

Preferences Of Nursing And Medical Students For Working With Older Adults And People With Dementia: A Systematic Review, M Hebditch, S Daley, J Wright, Et Al

Peninsula Medical School

Background: A current issue in workforce planning is ensuring healthcare professionals are both competent and willing to work with older adults with complex needs. This includes dementia care, which is widely recognised as a priority. Yet research suggests that working with older people is unattractive to undergraduate healthcare students. Methods: The aim of this systematic review and narrative synthesis is to explore the factors related to healthcare (medical and nursing) student preferences’ for working with older people and people with dementia. Searches were conducted in five databases: MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINHAL, BNI, ERIC. Screening, data extraction and quality appraisal were conducted …

Thailand: Case Studies Of Filial Piety, Family Dynamics, And Family Finances - Unexpected Findings Of A Country-Wide Research Of The Evaluation Of Project Performance Supported By Older Persons Fund, Luechai Sringernyuang, Mark Stephan Felix, Buraskorn Torut, Saisuda Wongjinda, Ubonwan Chaimongkol, Thanita Wongjinda

Asia-Pacific Social Science Review

Asian values, the aging population, and financial assistance programs for the elderly form the backdrop for this manuscript. The rationale of this manuscript is to analyze the unexpected findings from the research project “The Evaluation of Project Performance Supported by Older Persons Fund,” which indicated a connection between filial piety, family dynamics, and how family finances were spent and managed. The objective is to study this phenomenon in more detail to elucidate changes in family structures that are traditionally held as the lynchpin of Asian society. The manuscript applied two separate methodologies: Part A is a mixed methods methodology that …

Recommendations For Secondary Analysis Of Qualitative Data, Sheryl L. Chatfield

The Qualitative Report

Publications and presentations resulting from secondary analysis of qualitative research are less common than similar efforts using quantitative secondary analysis, although online availability of high-quality qualitative data continues to increase. Advantages of secondary qualitative analysis include access to sometimes hard to reach participants; challenges include identifying data that are sufficient to respond to purposes beyond those the data were initially gathered to address. In this paper I offer an overview of secondary qualitative analysis processes and provide general recommendations for researchers to consider in planning and conducting qualitative secondary analysis. I also include a select list of data sources. Well-planned …

2020-March-27-College Of Nursing Ranked Nationally For Online Nursing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 27, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was ranked 11^th among the top accredited online nursing programs and schools in the country by Learn.org.

The list included the top 50 online nursing programs and schools according to Learn.org. ETSU was the only institution in Tennessee listed in in the top 20.

“This ranking is another affirmation of the high quality we provide our students through all of our programs – including our online programs,” said Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the ETSU College of Nursing. “Our online programs allow nurses to continue their …

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students' Perceptions Of The Three Ps In Preparation For Clinical Practice, Michael D. Moon

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

In 2008, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, were mandated as separate courses in APRN education as part of the joint consensus model (AACN & NCSBN, 2008). Currently there is a lack of evidence that supports completion of the three “Ps” as improving APRN confidence in clinical practice.

To investigate whether the completion of the three “Ps” increases APRN students’ confidence prior to completing their first year clinical courses.

Covid-19 Is A Major Risk To New York State’S Older Veterans, Mariah Brennan Nanni, Mary Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

The older adult veteran population is at high risk of contracting COVID-19. New York State’s veterans are concentrated in geographic areas with rapidly increasing COVID-19 case counts. As the virus continues to spread, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) must prepare to provide coronavirus treatments to older adult veterans in NYS.

New York State’S Older Adults In Assisted Living Facilities Need All Of Us To Help Them Avoid The Coronavirus, Mary Helander, Claire Pendergrast

Population Health Research Brief Series

Older adults in assisted living facilities are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus because of how quickly it can spread in close-knit settings. This data slice aims to advocate for the health and safety of older adults and features an interactive map showing the saturation of assisted living facilities in New York State.

Introduction: On Connection, Diversity, And Resilience In Writing Across The Curriculum, Lesley Erin Bartlett, Sandra L. Tarabochia, Andrea R. Olinger, Margaret J. Marshall

Faculty and Staff Scholarship

Developed from presentations at the 2018 International Writing Across the Curriculum conference, this collection documents a key moment in the history of WAC, foregrounding connection and diversity as keys to the sustainability of the WAC movement in the face of new and long-standing challenges. Contributors reflect on the history and ongoing evolution of WAC, honoring grassroots efforts while establishing a more unified structure of collaborative leadership and mentorship. The chapters in this collection offer a rich variety of practices, pedagogies, mindsets, and methodologies for readers who are invested in using writing in a wide range of institutional and disciplinary contexts. …

Let’S Talk About Death: Conversation And Bereavement In Late-Life Widows And Widowers [Poster], Bekah Bass

Research in the Capitol

Death is a taboo subject in American society, yet it affects everyone at some point in life. By looking at conversations surrounding death from a sociological perspective, I study the association between conversations about death and the grief of those left behind. Using the Changing Lives of Older Couples dataset, I am conducting a secondary data analysis to study the relationship between talking about death with a spouse before death, and the denial and mental health impacts on the widow after death. By understanding how conversations about death may be related to positive or negative outcomes, we can better support …

Older Adults And Information And Communication Technologies In The Global North, Molly-Gloria R. Harper, Barry Wellman, Anabel Quan-Haase

FIMS Publications

At all ages, people are incorporating information and communication technologies (ICTs) into their lives. It is not that they have stopped talking with each other in-person, it is that ICTs complement their interactions when they cannot be together face-to-face. Since the 1990s, email has provided a routine way to stay in touch and sustain meaningful contact over distance. But not all age groups have adopted ICTs with the same enthusiasm. Research in the Global North has consistently reported that age plays an important role in ICT adoption and use (Anderson and Perrin 2017). For example, older adults have been the …

Mit 362-102: Geriatric Engineering I (Revised For Remote Learning), David Lubliner

School of Applied Engineering and Technology Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 044, Number 14, March 23, 2020, Grand Valley State University

2019-2020, Volume 44

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

Staying Safe And Healthy During Coronavirus Response: A Guide For Older Adults, Claire Pendergrast, Mary Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

This issue brief thoroughly addresses how older adults can best protect their physical and mental health against the evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

Longitudinal Diary Data: Six Months Real-World Implementation Of Affordable Companion Robots For Older People In Supported Living, Hannah L. Bradwell, Rhona Winnington, Serge Thill, Ray B. Jones

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Companion robots have potential for improving wellbeing within aged care, however literature focuses on shorter-term studies often using relatively expensive platforms, raising concerns around novelty effects and economic viability. Here, we report ecologically valid diary data from two supported living facilities for older people with dementia or learning difficulties. Both sites implemented Joy for All robot animals and maintained diaries for six months. Entries were analysed using thematic analysis. We found robot use increased over the six months, changing from short, structured sessions to mainly permanent availability. Thus previously reported concerns on novelty were not warranted. Both sites reported positive …

Communication, Leadership And Organizational Support Facilitates Successful Transition Into Practice For Nurse Practitioners In The Emergency Department, Cheryl Soco

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Background and purpose: Post-graduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations like the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills and factors for successful transition into practice. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships and differences among the personal and community resources which promote successful transition for Nurse Practitioners (NP) that practice in the Emergency Department (ED) and the skills or procedures they find difficult to perform independently.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational-comparative study design was conducted using an online survey administered to a convenience sample of NPs with …

Communication, Leadership And Organizational Support Facilitates Successful Transition Into Practice For Nurse Practitioners In The Emergency Department, Cheryl Anne Soco

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

Background and purpose: Post-graduate programs, specialized academic programs, and national health organizations like the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified and begun addressing the gap in knowledge, skills and factors for successful transition into practice. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships and differences among the personal and community resources which promote successful transition for Nurse Practitioners (NP) that practice in the Emergency Department (ED) and the skills or procedures they find difficult to perform independently.

Methods: A descriptive, correlational-comparative study design was conducted using an online survey administered to a convenience sample of NPs with …

Curricular Report #2019-20-9 From The Graduate Council To The Faculty Senate: Curricular Changes, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Bills

No abstract provided.

The Attitude Of Medical Practices Toward Lgbt Older Adults Before And After Intervention, Lynn M. Wilson Do, Mackenzi B. Kim Md, Nyann Biery Ms, Brenda Frutos Mph, Ches

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.

A Modified Lean And Release Technique To Emphasize Response Inhibition And Action Selection In Reactive Balance, David A.E. Bolton, Manhoud Mansour

Kinesiology and Health Science Faculty Publications

Assessment of reactive balance traditionally imposes some type of perturbation to upright stance or gait followed by measurement of the resultant corrective behavior. These measures include muscle responses, limb movements, ground reaction forces, and even direct neurophysiological measures such as electroencephalography. Using this approach, researchers and clinicians can infer some basic principles regarding how the nervous system controls balance to avoid a fall. One limitation with the way in which these assessments are currently used is that they heavily emphasize reflexive actions without any need to revise automatic postural reactions. Such an exclusive focus on these highly stereotypical reactions would …

The Spatial Distribution Of New York State’S Older Population: Let’S Keep New York’S Older Adults Safe And Healthy During The Coronavirus Pandemic, Mary E. Helander

Population Health Research Brief Series

This brief addresses the concern for older adults' health during the COVID-19 outbreak, highlights the distribution of this population throughout New York State, and recommends ways to keep them safe during this time.

Approved, Nursing, March 17, 2020, Program Review Committee

Program Review Committee

No abstract provided.

The Influence Of Academic Nurse Educator Doctoral Degree Preparation On Nln Core Competency Skill Acquisition, Aaron Michael Sebach

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

DNP and PhD graduates pursue careers in academia and doctorally prepared faculty report higher levels of competence in the nurse educator role. This descriptive, correlational study examined the perceived competence of nursing faculty with DNP and PhD degrees in relation to the NLN Core Competencies.

State Variability In The Prevalence And Healthcare Utilization Of Assisted Living Residents With Dementia, Kali S. Thomas, Wenhan Zhang, Portia Y. Cornell, Lindsey Smith, Brian Kaskie, Paula C. Carder

Institute on Aging Publications

Objectives: Almost 1 million older and disabled adults who require long‐term care reside in assisted living (AL), approximately 40% of whom have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). States vary in their regulations specific to dementia care that may influence the presence of residents with ADRD in AL and their outcomes. The objectives of this study were to describe the state variability in the prevalence of ADRD among Medicare beneficiaries residing in larger (25+ bed) ALs and their healthcare utilization.

Design: Retrospective observational national study.

Participants: National cohort of 293,336 Medicare fee‐for‐service enrollees residing in larger (25+ …

Glucose Metabolism Among Obese And Non-Obese Children Of Mothers With Gestational Diabetes, Jun Lu, Yuying Gu, Leishen Wang, Weiqin Li, Shuang Zhang, Huikun Liu, Junhong Leng, Jin Liu, Shuo Wang, Andrea A. Baccarelli, Lifang Hou, Gang Hu

Population and Public Health Science Faculty Publications

Objectives Abdominal obesity is more closely associated with diabetes than general obesity in adults, however, it is unknown which kind of obesity is more closely associated with abnormal glucose metabolism in children. Research design and methods We recruited 973 children (aged 3.08±1.06) of mothers with prior gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Children's height, weight, waist circumstance, fasting glucose and insulin were measured using standardized methods. Logistic regression models were used to assess the single and joint associations of general and abdominal obesity with the risks of hyperglycemia (the upper quartile of fasting glucose), insulin resistance (the upper quartile of homeostatic model …

Preoperative Patient Education On Length Of Stay Of Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgeries: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Layal Al-Neamani, Sarah Al-Dirawi, Samira Aranaout, Hiba Deek

BAU Journal - Health and Wellbeing

Hip and knee replacement surgeries are complex procedures with many risks and complications post-surgery. Patient education preoperatively has shown to limit some of these complications but nothing is reported on the effect of preoperative education on the length of stay in Lebanon. The aim of this paper is to evaluate the effect of a structured preoperative education to patients undergoing selected orthopedic surgeries. A pilot study for a randomized controlled trials (RCT).The study was conducted at Al Zahraa Hospital and Rafic Hariri University Hospital (RHUH). The study was introduced to potential participants, baseline data was collected and then patients were …