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Otterbein Towers Fall 2024, Otterbein University

Towers Magazine

Historic Milestones in Changes to Board of Trustees; Educating Students for Democracy; Belonging is This Program's Purpose; 100 Years of BAE at Otterbein University; Coalition for the Common Good: Graduate Early Admission Pathways; The Rike Center Turns 50; Philanthropy; Alumni Matters; and Class Notes.

Occupational Therapy In Psychiatry: A Safe, Affordable Approach For Better Care, Isabelle G. Cassada

Honors Theses

Occupational therapy (OT) is a therapeutic practice designed to enhance independence in individuals’ activities of daily living (ADL) across all age groups. While widely recognized for its role in physical rehabilitation, it is less commonly applied in mental health care. This underutilization can be attributed to a significant gap in the literature regarding the effectiveness of OT in improving occupational function (OF) for individuals experiencing the negative effects of mental illnesses. Notably, OT in mental health care is not a new concept and dates to before World War I (WWI). This thesis conducts a literature review of fifty-one sources to …

Veggierx, A Healing Produce Prescription Yielding Positive Health Outcome Data, M. Bojrab-Wray, Michelle Drouin, L. Knoop, Lauren Reining, Dana Albright, K. Wehrle

Health Services and Informatics Research

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of reviewing the abstract content, attendees will be able to evaluate VeggieRx’s benefits, understand data analysis methods, and recognize best-practices for utilizing electronic health data in program assessment.

Background

Produce prescription programs are becoming popular across the U.S., as health care providers and dietitians work together to provide healthy food, resources, and education to individuals with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and at-risk pregnant mothers. Since 2021, our USDA GusNIP-funded program has provided these services to food insecure patients with these conditions. As this program exists within a health care system, we have unique …

On The Pathogenesis Of Obesity: Causal Models And Missing Pieces Of The Puzzle, Faidon Magkos, Thorkild I.A. Sørensen, David Raubenheimer, Nikhil V. Dhurandhar, Ruth J.F. Loos, Anja Bosy-Westphal, Christoffer Clemmensen, Mads F. Hjorth, David B. Allison, Gary Taubes, Eric Ravussin, Mark I. Friedman, Kevin D. Hall, David S. Ludwig, John R. Speakman, Arne Astrup

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Application of the physical laws of energy and mass conservation at the whole-body level is not necessarily informative about causal mechanisms of weight gain and the development of obesity. The energy balance model (EBM) and the carbohydrate–insulin model (CIM) are two plausible theories, among several others, attempting to explain why obesity develops within an overall common physiological framework of regulation of human energy metabolism. These models have been used to explain the pathogenesis of obesity in individuals as well as the dramatic increases in the prevalence of obesity worldwide over the past half century. Here, we summarize outcomes of a …

Four-Year Follow-Up Of Weight Loss Maintenance Using Electronic Medical Record Data: The Propel Trial, Peter T. Katzmarzyk, Emily F. Mire, Ronald Horswell, San T. Chu, Dachuan Zhang, Corby K. Martin, Robert L. Newton, John W. Apolzan, Eboni G. Price-Haywood, Dan Fort, Thomas W. Carton, Kara D. Denstel

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Rationale: Short-term weight loss is possible in a variety of settings. However, long-term, free-living weight loss maintenance following structured weight loss interventions remains elusive. Objective: The purpose was to study body weight trajectories over 2 years of intensive lifestyle intervention (ILI) and up to 4 years of follow-up versus usual care (UC). Methods: Data were obtained from electronic medical records (EMRs) from participating clinics. Baseline (Day 0) was established as the EMR data point closest but prior to the baseline date of the trial. The sample included 111 ILI and 196 UC patients. The primary statistical analysis focused on differentiating …

Precision Interventions Targeting The Maternal Metabolic Milieu For Healthy Pregnancies In Obesity, Alexandra M. Niclou, Hannah E. Cabre, Emily W. Flanagan, Leanne M. Redman

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Purpose of Review: Entering pregnancy with obesity increases the risk of adverse health outcomes for parent and child. As such, research interventions are largely focused on limiting excess gestational weight gain during pregnancy, especially in those with obesity. Yet, while many lifestyle interventions are successful in reducing GWG, few affect pregnancy outcomes. Here we review work targeting the metabolic milieu instead of focusing solely on weight. Recent Findings: Work done in non-pregnant populations suggests that specifically targeting glucose, triglyceride, and leptin levels or inflammatory makers improves the metabolic milieu and overall health. We posit that precision interventions that include strategies …

Exercise In The Management Of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Position Statement From Exercise And Sports Science Australia, Angelo Sabag, Rhiannon K. Patten, Alba Moreno-Asso, Giorgia E. Colombo, Xela Dafauce Bouzo, Lisa J. Moran, Cheryce Harrison, Maryam Kazemi, Aya Mousa, Chau Tien Tay, Angelica Lindén Hirschberg, Leanne M. Redman, Helena J. Teede

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent endocrine condition amongst females of reproductive age, leading to lifelong cardiometabolic, reproductive, psychological, and dermatologic symptoms as well as a reduced quality of life. Lifestyle interventions, which can include structured exercise programmes delivered by appropriately trained exercise professionals such as clinical exercise physiologists, are considered first-line strategies in PCOS management due to their therapeutic effects on various health outcomes and quality of life. This position statement builds on the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of PCOS and describes the role of the exercise professional in the context of …

From Pre-Clinical Efficacy To Promising Clinical Trials That Delay Type 1 Diabetes, J. Jason Collier, Daniel S. Hsia, Susan J. Burke

Division of Basic Science Faculty Publications

Recent advancements in immunology and islet biology have unveiled remarkable prospects for the postponement of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) through the strategic modulation of the immune system. In this Perspective, we discuss the pharmaceutical strides achieved, traversing from pre-clinical validation to the execution of impactful clinical trials. We begin with the initial investigations involving cyclosporine and glucocorticoids in rodent models, such as the non-obese diabetic (NOD) mouse, which guided early clinical trials. We then discuss the pre-clinical studies using suitable mouse models that eventually led to contemporary clinical trials targeting immune cell functionality and cytokine signaling pathways. Collectively, these discoveries …

Health Literacy Directed Weight Loss Intervention In Primary Care Clinics, Terry Davis, Connie Arnold, Dachuan Zhang, Corby K. Martin, Robert L. Newton, Candice Myers, Kara D. Denstel, Emily F. Mire, Christoph Höchsmann, John Apolzan, Peter T. Katzmarzyk

Clinical Research Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Low income and low health literacy are associated with poorer health knowledge, health behaviors and poor health outcomes. The effectiveness of health literacy-directed weight loss treatment interventions in primary care clinics is lacking. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to conduct a pragmatic cluster-randomized trial (PROmoting Successful Weight Loss in Primary CarE in Louisiana ([PROPEL]) to test the effectiveness of a 24-month, patient-centered, literacy-directed obesity treatment program delivered within primary care in an underserved population. This study reports the association between health literacy and program effectiveness, examining potential correlates of weight loss related to patient adherence to the …

Louisiana Agriculture Magazine, Fall 2024

Louisiana Agriculture

Questions drive the science behind the LSU AgCenter. Researcher Erin Oberhaus wanted to find data to help educate Louisiana horse owners about the use of an important medication, and a water quality specialist wondered if noneconomic bodies of water, which include agricultural ponds, might help people generate electricity. The research projects that grew from their questions are detailed in this issue of Louisiana Agriculture.

Also in this issue, scientists share the results from important soybean studies, and the AgCenter farm to school team shares success stories from school gardens across the state.

Research is at the core of the LSU …

Navigating Educational Transformation: Understanding Learning Styles’ Preferences Of Egyptian Students In The Post-Pandemic Era, Wesam Khairy Morsi

English Language and Literature

This study investigated the Learning style preferences of Egyptian EFL learners post COVID-19. It aims to examine differences emerging in multimodal and bimodal learning preferences based on demographic variables of age and gender and consider the cultural educational context in Egypt during and post the pandemic era. Utilizing the VARK Model, Mayor’s Multimodal Learning Theory, and the Connectivism Learning Theory a survey comprising 19 questions was disseminated to 211 Egyptian EFL students from various age groups. Findings reveal a predominant preference for multimodal learning, particularly visual and read/write styles, with significant variations between genders. Female learners exhibited a stronger inclination …

Living The Good Life In The Anthropocene, Karrigan Bork, Karen Bradshaw, Rebecca Bratspies, Cinnamon Carlarne, Bruce Carpenter, Robin Kundis Craig, Sarah Fox, Josh Galperin, Francis Hicks, Keith Hirokawa, Kevin Lynch, Ruhan S. Nagra, Michele Okoh, Jessica Owley, Amber Polk, Melissa Powers, Shannon Roesler, J.B. Ruhl, Danielle Stokes, Anastasia Telesetsky

Articles

The Stockholm Resilience Centre has concluded that the number of "planetary boundaries" we are crossing has increased from three in 2009, when the Centre's researchers first introduced the concept, to six in 2023. Crossing these boundaries means humans are changing basic attributes of planetary systems to the point of risking the future of civilization. And the distinction between "safe" and "just" planetary boundaries raises questions regarding how to conceptualize the "good life." In this latest in a biannual series of essays, members of the Environmental Law Collaborative explore conceptions of the "good" as well as the various elements necessary to …

Lifestyle Impacts On Youth And Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes, Katherine Lyons, Lucille Marsalek, Kate Sung, Michele Shaw

NURS 404/406 Research & Info Management

PICOT Question: Does exercise and nutrition impact health outcomes among young adults with type 2 diabetes?

The Impact Of Caffeine On Health, Elianna Borjas, Mackenzie Wrynn, Rosa Madden, Michele Shaw

NURS 404/406 Research & Info Management

PEO Question: What are the health effects of frequent caffeine consumption for adults?

Assessing The Impact Of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Mbsr) On Emergency Nurses' Absenteeism And Receptive Awareness Of And Attention To What Is Taking Place In The Present, Rachael Moore Drake

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Problem: The changing terrain of modern healthcare has made emergency nurses' well-being a top priority. Within the small community hospital where this project was conducted, the issue of employee work-related stress was identified through managers' feedback and employee surveys. Purpose: Leaders employ a comprehensive mindfulness program based on assessed employee needs to understand the practical interventions to address work-related stress. This project implemented mindfulness-based stress reduction (MSBR) interventions and assessed emergency nurses' absenteeism and receptive awareness of and attention to what is taking place in the present. Method: The project utilized the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) to assess emergency …

Implementation Of Eat Sleep Console For Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Quality Improvement Project, Harley Addison Kennington

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Problem Statement: A level III NICU and mother-baby unit within an inpatient hospital in the Southeast United States transitioned from the Finnegan Neonatal Abstinence Scale (FNASS) to the Eat, Sleep, Console (ESC) for treating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Prior to ESC implementation, there was limited nursing education of ESC practice guidelines or consideration for proper implementation protocol. Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based quality improvement project was to reintroduce nursing staff to the ESC NAS Care Tool and ESC charting guidelines within the NICU and mother-baby units. Methods: This project followed the PDSA process – Plan, Do, Study, Act, underscored …

Depression In Individuals With Chronic Liver Disease: Improving Screening In The Outpatient Setting, Kayla Corine Wright

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Problem Statement: Individuals with chronic conditions such as chronic liver disease experience higher rates of depression, often underdiagnosed and placing high risk demographics in jeopardy of adverse outcomes, including worsening prognosis, decreased quality of life, and increased symptomatology.

Purpose: Evidence advocates for routine depression screening within high-risk patient populations. This paper outlines the implementation of a quality improvement initiative aimed at enhancing depression screening at a selected outpatient liver clinic within an extensive hospital system by implementing the PHQ-9 questionnaire during patient clinic visits, where no standardized screening protocol was previously in place.

Methods: The Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle guided the implementation …

Addressing Risk For Poor Health Outcomes By Establishing A Culturally Appropriate Community Nutrition Education Event, Tamara Bow

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Problem Description

Poverty, decreased health literacy, and lack of community educational opportunities result in nutritional deficits. Students in the Umatilla School District and the surrounding community lack knowledge of the components of a nutritious diet. If not addressed, students and families are at risk of poor health outcomes.

Setting

The city of Umatilla has a population of 7,363, and the mean household income is $51,790 (United States Census Bureau, 2022). In the 2021-2022 school year, Umatilla School District 6R had 54% Ever English Learners, which included students who speak a language other than English at home (Oregon Department of Education, …

Exploring The Contribution Of Cancer Palliative Care Development Toward Alleviating The Human Crisis Of Suffering In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Framework Synthesis Protocol, Shrikant Atreya, Arathi Rao, Vijay Shree Dhyani, Mebin Mathew

Open Access archive

Objectives. Inadequate access to cancer care, high mortality, and out-of-pocket expenditure contribute to health-related suffering in low- and middle-income countries, making palliative care a relevant option. How palliative care development has alleviated suffering is not systematically studied, necessitating this review’s conduct. The objective of this systematic review with a framework synthesis approach is to identify and map the dimensions and indicators of cancer palliative care development and the components of integration between cancer and palliative care in LMICs. Methods. Uni- and multi-disciplinary databases like Cochrane, MEDLINE (PubMed), EMBASE, CINAHL Complete, and PsycINFO will be systematically searched for eligible studies exploring …

Role Of Absolute Versus Relative Voice Rest In Post-Operative Management Of Benign Vocal Fold Lesions, Mihika Sinha, Suresh Pillai, Shama Shetty, Usha Devadas

Open Access archive

Objective Most otolaryngologists advocate absolute voice rest after laryngeal surgery, which proves difficult for patients, so we decided to evaluate the role of absolute voice rest versus relative voice rest in the post-operative management of benign lesions. Methods Forty patients were recruited and divided in two groups: absolute voice rest and relative voice rest. Pre- and post-operative voice analysis (fundamental frequency, jitter, shimmer, voice handicap index, voice-related quality-of-life scale scores and compliance) were noted at one week and one month. Results Voice analysis parameters including jitter (p = 0.035), shimmer (p = 0.020), voice handicap index (p < 0.001) and compliance (p < 0.001) were better in the relative voice-rest group. Frequency, number of voice breaks and voice-related quality of life showed no statistically significant results. Conclusion There was no significant benefit of absolute voice rest on post-operative outcomes as determined by acoustic variables. Compliance and quality-of-life scores were low in the strict voice-rest group. Therefore, we should reconsider post-surgical voice-rest protocol.

The Commodification Of Local Food Systems In Bali: Social Media, Processed Foods, And Government Policies., Paisleigh Atwood

Indonesia: Arts, Religion, and Social Change

This study examines the differences in food availability between tourist and rural markets in Bali, focusing on the factors contributing to a diet shift in Bali. Using a mixed-methods approach—including interviews with local residents, observational surveys, and a literature review—this research highlights the influence of tourism, social media, and government policies on food choices and accessibility. Findings reveal a noticeable increase in processed foods in tourist areas, driven by demand for convenience and "Instagrammable" options, while rural markets maintain a higher prevalence of whole foods despite the creeping presence of packaged products. Interviews with participants of different generations further underscore …

Minutes, Curriculum Committee Meeting, Tuesday, October 01, 2024, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Life, Liberty, And Freedom From Non-Consensual Pelvic Exams?, Michaela Cotton

William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal

[T]here is a need for the federal government to intervene and finally ban the practice of performing non-consensual pelvic exams, and it can do so under the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which guarantees the right to refuse involuntary medical treatment. Part I will provide a brief overview of pelvic exams and informed consent; Part II draws on policy considerations for banning this practice and tackles counter-arguments; Part III will discuss the relevant federal law and case precedent; Part IV demonstrates how federal law applies to non-consensual pelvic exams; and, finally, Part V will further explain the need …

Approaching A U.S. Regulatory Framework For Sporeless Seaweed Biotechnology, Gabriela Martinez, Terra Bowling, Catherine M. Janasie, Charlie Doering-Powell, Amalia Aruda Almada

William & Mary Environmental Law and Policy Review

Seaweed farming is the fastest-growing aquaculture sector in the United States. The development of sterile, selectively bred (sporeless) seaweed aims to support the economic viability of future large offshore seaweed operations and minimize the environmental risks of these operations to wild seaweed beds. Farmers have implemented analogous breeding techniques to control and enhance most terrestrial crops and common aquaculture products (e.g., oysters and carp). This Article draws from existing federal and state aquaculture policies to explore four pillars critical to a future sporeless seaweed regulatory framework: ensuring maintained sterility, tracing the geographic origin of seed, securing offshore permits, and facilitating …

Best Practice Recommendations To Reduce Accidental G-Button/Tube Dislodgements, Julia Reyes, Lissa Galvan, Nicholas Poulides, Pinki Gracy, Prekshya Gautam

2023

No abstract provided.

Incarcerated Person Litigation | Notes, Arthur S. Leonard

Other Publications

No abstract provided.

Vicarious Trauma Of Adult Tesol Educators: A Brief Investigation Of Screening Methods, Kenzie Howden

School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Theses and Dissertations

This study explored the question: How do Adult Education and Literacy Program teachers in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages context describe their experiences with teacher vicarious trauma, and does a commonly used screening tool show similar levels of teacher vicarious trauma?. Social science research has used the Professional Quality of Life (ProQOL; Stamm, 2010), a quantitative screening tool to explain vicarious trauma and related measures, and these methods have been recently adopted in research in adult education settings (Hickey et al., 2020). This study used a mixed methods approach, with 10 Adult Education and Literacy Program teachers …

Screening For Responsible Investment In Agriculture And Food Systems: Guidance And Tools For Government Officials, Anna Bulman, Jesse Coleman, Ella Merrill, Esther Akwii, Madeleine Songy, Yannick Fiedler

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Strong screening processes help to identify and avoid or mitigate risks associated with larger-scale investments in agriculture and food systems at the early stage of the investment assessment process before any commitment has been made, costs incurred, or harms suffered. This publication, Screening for Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems: Guidance and Tools for Government Officials, seeks to unpack the “what, why, and how” of screening.

Governments are the gatekeepers to investments. They can, in consultation with stakeholders, decide which investors are allowed to conduct business in their country and what types of investments are permitted. This gatekeeping role …

Aging Skeletal Muscle: Influence Of Obesity And Role Of The Exercise Responsive Nuclear Receptor Nor-1, Hector G. Paez

Alternative Theses and Dissertations (AETDs)

Skeletal muscle mass and function are critical components of overall health and quality of life. Advanced age is associated with skeletal muscle disease characterized by a loss of muscle mass, function, and quality. Indeed, low muscle mass and function is associated with poor disease outcomes and greater mortality, greater incidence of falls, and a high fiscal and societal cost. Aging contributes to a decline in skeletal muscle health through several intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms including impaired nutrient sensing, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, physical inactivity, and proteostatic imbalance. Obesity, an increasingly prominent public health concern, is becoming more common in the elderly …

Festival Of Research Abstracts, Fall 2024, College Of Science And Mathematics, Wright State University

Festival of Research

The collection of abstracts accepted for the Fall 2024 Festival of Research hosted by the Wright State University College of Science and Mathematics.