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A179: Investigation Of Hydration Status And Drinking Water Intake Recommendations In Taekwondo Athletes, Jiaqi Li, Yi Yan, Xinliang Pan, Jianhao Chen, Hongtao Sui

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

BACKGROUND: Water is a crucial component of the human body, participating in numerous metabolic processes and playing a vital role in maintaining life and athletic performance. Water imbalance is a common occurrence among athletes, including those in Taekwondo, who are particularly susceptible to dehydration due to intense exercise, significant fluid loss, and pre-competition weight reduction. Proper hydration is crucial for taekwondo athletes. However, current water intake recommendations have not been specifically tailored to this sport.

Objective: To investigate the quantity and composition of daily fluid intake among Taekwondo athletes, with the aim of preventing dehydration and improper rehydration practices that …

A005: Progress In Sports Rehabilitation For Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Wei Cao, Wei Qi, Dandan Liu, Zhenyu Qian, Mingyun Sun

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has become the third leading "killer" of the health of Chinese adolescents, following obesity and myopia. Scoliosis is a three-dimensional deformity of the spine, usually characterized by a lateral curvature of the spine accompanied by rotation. The diagnostic criterion is a Cobb angle greater than 10 degrees on X-ray. With the promotion of the concept of "exercise is good medicine" and the Healthy China strategy, exercise therapy has received attention and development.

Purpose: To summarize different sports rehabilitation methods for adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis worldwide with the hope to raise awareness of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and …

A007: Neuromuscular Factors Affecting Lower Extremity Explosive Strength Of Male Track And Field Athletes, Yanjin Li, Yue Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To investigate the neural and muscular factors affecting the explosive power of the lower limbs in college athletes by testing the neuromuscular function (H reflex) and explosive performance of male sprinting and long jump athletes.

Methods: H-reflex, countermovement jump (CMJ), squat jump (SJ) and one repetition maximum(1RM) tests were performed on male track and field college athletes using electromyography evoked potential and three-dimensional dynamometer. Test data of Hmax/Mmax, H-index, peak countermovement jump force and vertical stiffness of male college athletes were obtained. The Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between neuromuscular function and explosive performance in …

A008: Screening And Risk Factors Analysis Of Scoliosis In College Students, Wuzhaoyi Yang, Hua Liu

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Objective: To understand the prevalence of scoliosis in college students and the risk factors affecting it, and to provide a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of spinal curvature abnormalities.

Methods: During the physical examination of undergraduates at Wuhan Sports University, 523 undergraduates were initially screened for body morphometrics, other physical indicators, and scoliosis. The main screening indicators included ATR, ATI, Adams test, and thoracic kyphosis angle.

Results: The prevalence of initial screening for scoliosis was 28.68%, in which female students (35.63%) were greater than male students (22.05%), and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The positive prevalence of 30.67% for disciplines was greater than the prevalence of 27.78% for operative disciplines, and the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The results of …

A013: The Effect Of Inter-Limb Asymmetry On Swimming Performance: A Systematic Review, Xiaoang Zhang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Purpose: The aim of this systematic review was to critically appraise the current literature on (1) the influence of bilateral asymmetries on swimming performance and (2) the asymmetry characteristics that may affect swimming performance in the past 10 years, to provide a reference for future related research.

Method: An electronic search using PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCO series databases was performed for English articles, and CNKI and Wanfang database was performed for Chinese articles from 2013 to 2024. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using a modified version of currently established scales used in sport science, healthcare and …

A025: A Comparative Analysis Of Chinese And International Studies On Tai Chi Interventions For Knee Osteoarthritis, Yi Xiang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Objective: This study aimed to comparatively analyze the research progress, focuses, hotspots, and knowledge community evolution in the field of Tai Chi for knee osteoarthritis rehabilitation at home and abroad. Furthermore, this study seeks to reveal the deepseated reasons for the differences and promote the integration and development of research both domestically and internationally, providing more beneficial theoretical and practical references for the rehabilitation of knee osteoarthritis patients.

Research Methods: This study employed the CiteSpace V6.1.R6 software, built on the JAVA platform, to conduct a knowledge mapping analysis of 66 Chinese and English literature from 2004 to 2023. Pathfinder …

A024: Adverse Childhood Experiences On Social Participation And Informal Social Support In Adulthood In China, Lu Chen, Yan Gao

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) have a significant impact on the developmental trajectory of healthy aging. The profound impact of ACEs on individuals may spill over to influence the informal social support and social participation (SP) of middle-aged and older adults. However, the precise influence of ACEs on SP and informal social support is not yet clear. Therefore, to fill the research gap, we examined the characteristics of different subgroups of ACEs and analyzed the effects of ACEs on SP and informal social support among middle-aged and older adults.

Method: Data were obtained from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal …

A032: Archery Consistency Assessment By Using Inertial Measurement Unit (Imu), Zengkai Lin, Xinglong Zhou

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Nowadays, the primary methods for evaluating archery techniques, especially the consistency, include force plates, motion capture systems, etc. However, these methods are characterized by their high cost, slow feedback, and lack of portability. Therefore, this study attempted to evaluate the consistency of archery techniques by using Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and to verify its feasibility.

Method: Six Chinese national archery team archers (3 men, 3 women, elite) participated in the 50m-target field test by using 5 IMUs (Xsens-DOT, Netherlands; 60Hz) and 8-lens Qualisys Motion Capture Equipment (Qualisys-OQUS-700, Sweden; 200Hz). Phases were divided based on Qualisys data, and the Coefficient …

A035: What Makes Ecological Sport Possible: Reflections On Lewis Mumford's Technological View Of Mass Sport, Qiang Gao, Guosheng Shi

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: Lewis Mumford insightfully points out that "if sport is played for sport's sake, then its primary significance is lost". Under the coercion of the machine system, sport has become a so-called spontaneous response to resist the machine system, but such spontaneous response has not succeeded in resisting the machine system, instead, it has made sport itself a compensatory system to stabilize the order under the machine system, which has led to a crisis in the ecology of sport itself. Mumford's critique is an effective path to solving the ecological crisis of sport by practicing deep ecological sport ideology. Deep …

A036: Research On The Impact Of Physical Dance On Body Dissatisfaction Among Female College Students, Hanlu Yang

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Background/Purpose: With the exacerbation of social phenomena such as "internal competition" and "labeling," mental health issues among university students, especially anxiety and depression among female students, are becoming increasingly prominent. “Body Dissatisfaction”, recognized as a key factor influencing mental health, has garnered widespread attention from various sectors of society. This study aimed to investigate the impact of physical dance on body dissatisfaction among female college students, with the goal of fostering positive body image and promoting healthy exercise habits.

Method: This study employed a combination of literature review, experimental methods, interviews, field observations, questionnaire surveys, and mathematical statistics. Three measurement …

Kaupa Letters: Volume 12, Issue 2, Korean American University Professors Association

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

Patterns In Gray Wolf Pup Survival And Recruitment In Northern Minnesota, Andrea Hynes

All NMU Master's Theses

Knowledge of how and why the vital rates of wildlife populations change through and over time is crucial for understanding wildlife population dynamics. Because estimating gray wolf pup survival is challenging, our understanding of pup survival and the factors influencing survival and recruitment is limited. I used a combination of litter counts and video observations from a large remote camera array to estimate annual wolf pup survival and recruitment and to evaluate intra-annual patterns in pup survival and recruitment within the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem, MN, USA. Mean annual pup survival during 2019–2023 was 0.24, and the mean annual recruitment rate …

Sensitive Grip Mounting Surfaces For Physical Human-Robot Interaction., Branden Shay

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

As the development of robotics becomes ever increasingly present in our society, the need for studying how humans and robots interact with each other becomes more of a necessity to be properly integrated in the changing world around us. In this thesis, we undertake the study and development of how to create a tactile human-robot operator interface to guide a robot perform a physical task. The implementation of tactile interfaces such as SkinCell sensor arrays emulating skin, and of a robotic handlebar fitted with tactile sensors are critical examples of the challenges that come with mounting and packaging such sensors …

Investigating The Contribution Of First-Order Streams To Floods In Downstream Water Bodies On The Central Appalachian Plateau., Luke Ott

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Flash floods are the costliest natural disaster in Appalachia. The goal of this study is to better understand flood response in headwater streams and the role of these systems in the generation of downstream floods. We applied a process-based hydrologic model using data from the Robinson Forest environmental monitoring network to estimate the contribution of headwaters to downstream floods. We then used the model to understand the effects of landscape disturbance in headwaters on downstream floods. Finally, we developed empirical hydrologic models to identify useful data for predicting downstream peak flood discharge. Results indicate that headwaters in our study catchment …

Patient Preferences And Physician Availability Based On Physician Nativity And International Medical School Attendance, Brigham Walker, Janna Wisniewski, Sarah Tinkler, Miron Stano, Rajiv Sharma

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Roughly a quarter of physicians in the United States are either international medical graduates (IMGs) or foreign-born physicians (FBPs). We propose a theoretical model where patient preferences that disfavor IMGs/FBPs may result in these physicians offering better access to their services compared with non-IMGs/FBPs in equilibrium. We use data from two field experiments to test the predictions from the model: one concerning patient preferences and the other concerning physician availability. In the patient preferences field experiment, we find that patients strongly prefer physicians educated in the United States to IMGs by more than 2-to-1. In the physician availability field experiment, …

At Least, We Should Try, Semoon Chang

KAUPA Letters

No abstract provided.

Stop, Pause And Take A Break: A Mixed Methods Study Of The Longer-Term Outcomes Of Digital Emotional Wellbeing Training For Perinatal Women, Jacqueline A. Davis, Jeneva L. Ohan, Natasha Bear, Lisa Gibson, Desiree Silva, Susan Prescott, Amy Finlay-Jones

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Background: Maternal psychological distress is related to poorer physical and mental health as well as child developmental problems. Interventions that optimise maternal mental health and wellbeing during the “first 1,000 days” of life should have wide-reaching benefits for the mother and her child. Digital mental health interventions (DMHIs) during this critical period have the potential to equip women with enhanced coping strategies that can be applied and maintained in daily life. This study aimed to understand uptake of DMHIs in pregnancy, and the extent participants apply intervention strategies 10–12 months post-participation in a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing different …

Role Of N-Glycosylation In Gastrointestinal Cancers, Ruirui Xu, Lois Balmer, Gengzhen Chen, Manshu Song

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Gastrointestinal cancers pose a significant global health challenge. N-glycosylation modulates various cellular processes, including key cancer-related mechanisms. Elucidating its involvement in the onset and advancement of these cancers can offer critical insights for enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. This review outlines the core process of protein N-glycosylation and highlights its contribution to the progression of gastrointestinal cancers, encompassing cell proliferation, survival, invasion, metastasis, and immune evasion, mainly through its impact on critical signaling pathways. Notably, aberrant N-glycosylation patterns have emerged as crucial biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of various gastrointestinal cancers, providing the foundation for more personalized therapeutic approaches. …

Pacific Rxtracts - December 2024, Pacific Rxtracts

Pacific RxTracts

Articles

• Attruby: A Promising Treatment for Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
• Triple Threat: GMRx2, An Emerging Low-Dose Triple Pill For Hypertension
• New Treatment for Hemophilia A or B
• Breaking the Placebo Barrier: FDA Review Challenges Effectiveness of Popular Decongestant
• Exploring Bempedoic Acid: Potential Benefits for Statin-Intolerant Patients and Liver Health
• The Flu Vaccine: Meeting You Where You Are
• Unique Application of Statins for Radiotherapy-Induced Cardiotoxicity
• One Shot, Two Solutions: How Semaglutide Combats Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis

An International Review Of Skin Conditions In Incarcerated Persons, Madison Ferris, Rahib K. Islam, Thy N. Huynh, Robert E. Davis, Mirna Becevic, Saurabh Chandra, Ross L. Pearlman, Jeremy J. Jackson, Robert T. Brodell, Shari R. Lipner, Vinayak K. Nahar

Health, Human Performance and Recreation Faculty Publications and Presentations

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Letter From The Editor: Nurse Scientists At Baptist Health, Nohemi Sadule Rios

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

No abstract provided.

Effects Of The Low-Dose, High-Frequency Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Education On Nurses’ Competency And Confidence, Claudia C. Sabogal-Rodriguez

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: Despite advances in resuscitation science, sudden cardiac arrest remains a leading cause of death in the United States, with substandard intra-hospital survival-to-discharge rates. High-quality resuscitation skills for nurses are needed, including effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education. Methods: This study followed a quantitative, four-group, cross-sectional correlational approach and aimed to measure the relationship between competency and confidence when using the low-dose, high-frequency CPR educational method over time. The Modified Basic Resuscitation Skills Self-Efficacy Scale was used to measure confidence, and the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) program measured competency. Results: The results came from a sample size of 100 participants, with …

Building A Meditation Room To Improve Critical Care Nurse’S Work Environment: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Jennifer Alonso, Daphne Pierre, Stephanie Wald, Stephen Breazeale

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: Burnout, stress, and compassion fatigue are common among nurses, especially for those working in intensive care and during night shifts, and may contribute to the global nursing shortage. Thus, nursing organizations have issued recommendations to improve workplace health. Aligned with these initiatives, we sought to improve nurses' stress by creating a meditation room in the intensive care unit at a hospital in Miami. Methods: This evidence-based practice project took place from March to August 2023. The meditation room opened in May 2023 with a variety of therapeutic modalities, including meditation, music, and aromatherapy. We conducted two custom-designed surveys to …

How Low Can We Go: Evaluation Of A Pharmacist-Led Weight Loss Management Program, Kelly Rubi, Elaina Rosario, Sara Panella, Jacqualine Igwe, Maria Pulido, Faaria Quadri

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: Obesity is a major health challenge that is associated with several health risks, including diabetes and hypertension. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the impact of clinical pharmacists on the therapy optimization of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in a weight management program. Methods: This project evaluated a quality improvement initiative through a retrospective chart review that included patients who were treated with semaglutide or liraglutide between October 2022 and July 2023, with body mass indices (BMI) of 27 kg/m2 or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity or a BMI greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. …

Impact Of An Interdisciplinary Team On Patients Seen At A Heart Failure Clinic, Nilda Pelegrino, Faaria Quadri, Elaina Rosario, Jacqualine Igwe, Sandra Chaparro, Lourdes Labrada, Sara Panella, Maria Pulido, Stephen Breazeale, Zhenwei Zhang

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that requires the involvement of interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs and optimize therapy. Interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, advanced practice practitioners, and pharmacists, play a crucial role in implementing guideline-directed medical therapy and addressing barriers to self-care that ultimately improve patients’ overall survival. This study assessed the impact of an interdisciplinary team on patients’ heart failure outcomes compared to patients solely managed by clinical cardiologists. Methods: This was a single-center retrospective chart review study of Baptist Health patients seen at the heart failure clinic. The study compared patients seen by an interdisciplinary …

Pharmacist-Led Care In Collaboration With A Cardiovascular Team To Improve The Management Of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Hospitalized Patients, Dayana Martinez, Radhan B. Gopalani, Kristen De Almeida, Maura Falli, Lisa K. Davis, Jody Murray, Adedapo Iluyomade, Tarak S. Rambhatla, Jonathan Fialkow

Nursing & Health Sciences Research Journal

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting approximately 17.5 million people yearly. In high-risk patients, reducing lipids, decreasing blood pressure, and ceasing smoking have been shown to lower primary and secondary CVD risk. This project aims to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led care by identifying and managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk and further optimizing guideline-directed medical treatment (GDMT) in hospitalized patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Methods: This biphasic quality improvement project was conducted at a community hospital. Patients aged 18 or older with acute coronary syndrome or undergoing elective cardiac catheterization were included. Patients …

Analyzing Sars-Cov-2 Wastewater Surveillance Data For Public Health Impact In Southern Nevada, Casey A. Barber

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Background: Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers determined that levels of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) genetic material in wastewater could provide information about COVID-19 occurrence in communities. Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) efforts have subsequently expanded throughout the U.S. and internationally; the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initiated its National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) in September of 2020 and continues its SARS-CoV-2 wastewater monitoring efforts following the end of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency in May 2023. The field of WBE has reached a critical juncture in determining the future of how SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance data …

The Relationship Between Police Stress And Officer Misconduct, Leobardo Lopez-Cristobal

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Recent high-profile and controversial police-related incidents have sparked an intensified public discourse on police misconduct. This has resulted in increasing calls for greater accountability and transparency within U.S. police agencies. Much of the existing research on police misconduct centers around two competing explanations: the "bad apples" perspective, which attributes misconduct to individual officers, and the "bad barrels" perspective, which points to systemic or organizational factors (Rojek, Decker, & Wagner, 2015). However, one factor that has been underexplored in the literature is the role of police stress in influencing deviant police behavior. Previous studies suggest a potential link between police-related stress …

How Culture Impacts Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors In College-Aged Chinese Americans, Hui Ching Chan

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Adolescents are the most vulnerable to mental health issues in the United States, however, they are the least likely to receive relevant professional services. Particularly, young Chinese American adults who are influenced by traditional Chinese culture retain a higher reluctance to mental health-related help-seeking behaviors.

Chinese American culture is co-constructed with families through parents’ worldviews, parenting styles, socio-economic statuses, and English proficiency. Several studies also suggest that mothers and fathers in Chinese American families play distinct roles in shaping youngsters’ perceptions of mental health awareness. As a result, the culture perceived from families has a significant impact on young Chinese …

The Effects Of A Healthcare Simulation Escape Room On Clinical Judgment: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jennifer Peltier

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Background: The predominant pedagogy of traditional lecture-based learning should include meaningful active content to foster clinical judgment, engagement, and knowledge retention. Innovative active learning strategies must be tested to understand if they can better facilitate nursing learners’ readiness for practice.

Aims: This research study investigated the impact of a healthcare simulation escape room as an innovative platform on individual and team clinical judgment to determine whether this active learning strategy can benefit nursing learners’ preparedness and increase clinical judgment.

Method: A randomized, double-blinded, waitlist control design was used to examine the effect of a healthcare simulation escape room on clinical …