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The Acceptability Of Relationship-Centered Communication Partner Training For Couples Impacted By Aphasia: A Mixed Methods Pilot Investigation, Kathryn-Anne Pertab, Tyson G. Harmon, Jonathan Sandberg, Jon L. Pertab, William S. Evans

Faculty Publications

Purpose: This study explored the acceptability and impact of Relationship-Centered Communication Partner Training (RC-CPT) in couples impacted by aphasia. In particular, couples considered whether discussing their relationship roles and responsibilities was important and relevant to the changes they desire. Preliminary quasi-experimental data regarding perceived communication confidence and the marriage relationship were also obtained.

Method: Three couples participated in RC-CPT across two sessions. Surveys were used to measure communication confidence and the marital relationship before and after participation in RC-CPT. The quantitative findings were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Couples also participated in a semi-structured interview about the acceptability of RC-CPT, during …

Enhancing Teamwork By Interprofessional Simulation, Pamela Thomas, Marilyn Ostendorf, Katelyn Russell, Sein Weir, Beth Schnarr, Carly Andrews

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

An interprofessional education (IPE) event was held among students in three disciplines from USI's College of Nursing and Health Professions integrating Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety (TeamSTEPPS) in a simulated cardiopulmonary arrest scenario. Faculty from Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), and Respiratory Therapy (RT) planned the IPE which included the date, time, equipment, scenario, pre- and post-briefing. The event was designed to reinforce experiential learning utilizing TeamSTEPPS education as the guiding framework. TeamSTEPPS education promotes collaboration using effective communication, leadership skills, situation monitoring, and mutual support during a simulated patient event to better prepare students …

How To Take A Proactive Approach To Reduce Cancellations & No-Shows, Carrie Webber

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

Cancellations and no-shows wreak havoc on dental practice schedules, with 80% of practices citing last-minute cancellations as the main reason for incomplete schedules. This article provides a proactive approach to minimize cancellations by focusing on three key areas: enhancing the patient experience to build trust and perceived value, optimizing the check-out process with effective communication, and providing ongoing team training on verbal skills and customer service. By implementing strategies that prioritize patient relationships, commitment, and a seamless experience, practices can reduce cancellations, improve scheduling efficiency, and foster patient loyalty.

Articulator Q4 2023

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

In this fourth quarter issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• RMDC Speaker Preview Series
• Self-Care for Healthcare Professionals
• Shift Your Energy to Shift Your Burnout
• Reduce Cancellations & No-Shows

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the Metro Denver membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Secure Messaging And Telephone Use For Clinician-To-Clinician Communication, Sunny S Lou, Daphne Lew, Laura R Baratta, Elise Eiden, Christine A Sinsky, Thomas Kannampallil

2020-Current year OA Pubs

No abstract provided.

Bad Ideas About Writing, Regina St. John

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Composition textbook by Cheryl E. Ball and Drew M. Loewe, available at https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/bad-ideas-about-writing

Writing In College: From Competence To Excellence, Regina St. John

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Composition textbook by Amy Guptill, available at https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/247

Technocene, Vir Joseph Naidu

Masters Theses

Embodied human communication within the Anthropocene. Existing at the intersection of technology, and the body.

The design industry has developed technology that is, paradoxically, isolating. The exposure to a vast audience in the digital sphere has introduced new societal pressures, leading to a disconnection from our immediate surroundings, detached, and donning metaphorical masks. Technocene lives on the fringes of the discipline by blending conceptual thinking with practical application. Through curious, experimental artifacts, it prompts us to shed our masks and embrace vulnerability. Technocene endeavors to reimagine the human experience by acting as a discursive design project. It probes the boundaries …

An Investigation Into Teaching Sports Analytics, Josh Havstad

Master's Theses

Sports analytics arrived in the mainstream media through the novel and film Moneyball. However, its origins date back to operations researchers following World War II. Often considered a subdiscipline of statistics, sports analytics draws from statistics but also includes concepts from data science, communication, and marketing. As a passionate fan of sports, I have pursued statistics in my undergraduate and graduate education with the dream of working in sports for my career. However, educational opportunities in sports analytics are limited nationwide, and more specifically, there is no educational opportunity at my university, California Polytechnic State University in San Luis …

Introduction To Communication, Alexis Johnson

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of Communications textbook by Scott T. Paynton and Laura K. Hahn, available at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Introduction_to_Communication/Introduction_to_Communication_(Paynton_and_Hahn)

Interpersonal Communication: Context And Connection (Asccc Oeri), Alexis Johnson

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Communications textbook available at https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Communication/Interpersonal_Communication/Interpersonal_Communication%3A_Context_and_Connection_(ASCCC_OERI)

Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach To Relationships, Alexis Johnson

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Communications textbook by Dr. Wrench, Dr, Punyanunt-Carter, and Dr. Thweatt, available at https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/interpersonalcommunication/

Fundamentals Of Public Speaking, Alexis Johnson

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Communications textbook by Mary Lee Cunill, available at https://fscj.pressbooks.pub/publicspeaking/

Exploring Public Speaking: 4th Edition, Alexis Johnson

ATU Faculty OER Book Reviews

Review of OER Communications textbook Barbara Tucker et al., available at https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/communication-textbooks/1/

Religious Communication In Interfaith Romantic Relationships: Positive Approaches To Improve Relationship Outcomes, Jaclyn K. Doherty

Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects

As interfaith romantic relationships become more common, it is important to understand how couples can effectively navigate their religious differences and promote positive relationship outcomes. A critical strategy to this end is communication, yet the existing literature provides limited evidence to understand how the content of religious conversations affects couples’ outcomes. This dissertation explores communication about religion in interfaith relationships and positive relational approaches to religion that may increase relationship quality.

First, I conducted a mixed methods pilot study, finding that interviewees in interfaith couples promoted relationship quality, in part, by addressing their religious differences and recognizing their religious similarities. …

Stand By, I'M Getting Ready., Mina Kim

Masters Theses

This thesis introduces a tangible user experience featuring wearable and portable items designed to allow anonymity while fostering social interaction. Covering one layer on one’s eyes and allowing for gradual removal, these items humorously transcend social norms, functioning as conduits for expressing inner emotions through an external action of signaling.

Inspired by the absence of physical-world boundaries akin to digital ‘Do Not Disturb’ modes, the research delves into crafting user experiences that safeguard personal boundaries in face-to-face interactions. It targets the apprehension felt in unfamiliar group settings and the impact of external stimuli on personal comfort. The research endeavors to …

Fitting The Communication Forum To The Mediation Fuss: Choosing The Appropriate Communication Mode For Mediation In The Post-Pandemic World, Dorcas Quek Anderson

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, mediations have shifted dramatically from face-to-face settings to the virtual realm, resulting in the widespread acceptance of using virtual communication channels, including videoconferencing, audio calls, and text messaging. With the waning of the pandemic, mediators and parties presently face a plethora of choices in fitting their mediation to the appropriate communication channel. Thus, having an accurate, evidence-based understanding of different communication modes’ impact on mediation is necessary to design an optimal mediation process.Some decades ago, Sander and Goldberg formulated the phrase “fitting the forum to the fuss” to describe the process of choosing the most appropriate …

The Impact Of Soft Skills Training On Guest Satisfaction In The Hospitality Industry, Lawrie Colaco Mr

Masters Projects

The hospitality industry has become immensely fast-paced, and prioritizing guest satisfaction levels has been one of the main objectives. While hard skills such as technical expertise and operational proficiency are important aspects which are required by the hospitality staff, soft skills also play a pretty significant role. Soft skills enable the staff to be adaptive and communicative, it raises their empathy levels and teaches them to control their emotions and perform under stressful working environments. The importance of soft skills in this sector cannot be overemphasized, not only does this help with harbouring a positive attitude among the employees but …

Interfacility Referral Communication For Picu Transfer, Caitlin K Thirnbeck, Elizabeth T Espinoza, Elizabeth A Beaman, Alexis L Rozen, Kimberly C Dukes, Hardeep Singh, Loreen A Herwaldt, Christopher P Landrigan, Heather Schacht Reisinger, Christina L Cifra

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Objectives: For patients requiring transfer to a higher level of care, excellent interfacility communication is essential. Our objective was to characterize verbal handoffs for urgent interfacility transfers of children to the PICU and compare these characteristics with known elements of high-quality intrahospital shift-to-shift handoffs.

Design: Mixed methods retrospective study of audio-recorded referral calls between referring clinicians and receiving PICU physicians for urgent interfacility PICU transfers.

Setting: Academic tertiary referral PICU.

Patients: Children 0-18 years old admitted to a single PICU following interfacility transfer over a 4-month period (October 2019 to January 2020).

Interventions: None.

Measurements and main results: We reviewed …

Thinking Styles In The Built Environment, Jaden A. Green

Construction Management

Effective communication in the built environment is crucial for project success, information relay, goal alignment, error prevention, and safety. Diverse parties, including general contractors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, bring varying Thinking Styles to the table, as defined by Harrison and Bramson. These styles—Synthesist, Idealist, Pragmatist, Analyst, and Realist—impact collaboration and conflict within projects. This study aims to explore where thinking differs among these parties and the congruity of Thinking Styles within each group. Results of this study indicate a predominant Realist Thinking Style among general contractors and subcontractors with subcontractors equally leaning towards Analyst. Engineers, although expected to be Analysts, …

Communication Challenges And Lessons Learned For An International Research And Development Project, Ryan Fehrenbach

Construction Management

This paper discusses the importance of communication for an International Research and Development project given the timeline it takes to accomplish. With a Cal Poly team of 5 students, 2 professors as advisors, an off-campus external advisor, and the Moringa Connect team in Ghana, many forms of communication were utilized and documented throughout the duration of the project. For a project of this magnitude, it was crucial to establish clear forms of communication from the first discussions of the project for both the internal Cal Poly team and the external team in Ghana. Implementing shared documents such as a deliverable …

Emergency Department Communication With Diverse Caregivers And Persons Living With Dementia: A Qualitative Study, Anita N Chary, Norvin Hernandez, Ana Paulina Rivera, Ilianna Santangelo, Christine Ritchie, Kei Ouchi, Shan W Liu, Aanand D Naik, Maura Kennedy

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Research to date has detailed numerous challenges in emergency department (ED) communication with persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their caregivers. However, little is known about communication experiences of individuals belonging to minoritized racial and ethnic groups, who are disproportionately impacted by dementia and less likely to be included in dementia research.

Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 29 caregivers of PLWD from two urban academic hospital EDs with distinct patient populations. The first site is an ED in the Northeast serving a majority White, English-speaking, and insured population. The second site is an ED in the South serving …

Words Matter, Allen Vean Dmd

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

This article highlights the importance of attentiveness, word choices, tone, and empathy in building trust and productive interactions. It discusses professionalism in the oral healthcare setting, where dental and dental hygiene students must learn proper etiquette. Creating a positive workplace culture is key for staff retention. The editorial reviews the potential drawbacks of overreliance on digital devices and the value of simple courtesies like "please" and "thank you" are also addressed. As AI tools rise, maintaining human elements such as empathy and emotional intelligence is emphasized. Overall, the article advocates prioritizing mindful, respectful communication for fostering positive relationships, healthy work …

Articulator Q2 2023

Metro Denver Dental Society Articulator Magazine

In this second quarter issue, the reader will find the following feature articles:

• The Siloed Effect: Connecting the Health Equity Dots in the Oral Health Industry
• A Generational Transition is Coming
• The POWR Act: An Employment Law Update
• The Pursuit of Excellence
• The Road Forward: An Update on the MDDS Strategic Plan

This issue includes regular columns with regional news impacting the Metro Denver membership including: editorial and perspectives columns, legal, association activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Health Equity: Communicating Impaired Water Status, Emily Potter

Virginia Journal of Public Health

Introduction: Land use changes in the Rivanna River and James River Watersheds have increased the number of impaired recreational waters, and there is a disparity in the equitable communication of these impairments to different populations. Ineffective communication contributes to inequities in access to safe, accessible, and affordable water for vulnerable populations, placing public health at risk.

Methods: This study uses secondary data from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Watershed Index Online (WSIO) Indicator Data Tables, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Rivanna River Association, and James River Association. Correlations, linear regression, and percent change were used to identify statistically significant trends …

Beyond The Crown: A Qualitative Research Study On Pageant Women And The Looking-Glass Self, Laurel R. Stiekes

Masters Theses

Pageantry has existed in society for hundreds of years and is still prevalent within society today. Pageant contestants voluntarily compete in systems to hear what judges have to say about their intellect, talent, and poise. However, the opinions of the judges seem to not be the true influential voice in a pageant queen’s life. Previous research has reported that it is the people closest to us that have the most positive or devastating impact on the way we view ourselves. The question this study sought to answer was, “How have the opinions of others had an impact on the self-image …

Using Media Equation Theory To Assess The Effectiveness Of Virtual Reality Technology In Organizational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, And Belonging (Deib) Training, Michael L. Oetken

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The emergence of immersive virtual reality media technology is providing human beings with a new communication platform to engage beyond the traditional frameworks of video media, audio media, and static webpages on the Internet. These communication media technologies offer users an immersive environment in which they are able to communicate and interact with fellow human beings and non-human entities in life-like mannerisms. Most importantly, this technology also has the potential to bridge gaps and solve problems within the context of certain cultural and societal issues. The issue of communication deficiencies surrounding the area of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) …

Changing The Narrative: Developing Evidence-Based, Communication Strategies To Address Health Disparities Of Black Women In The United States, Emmerline Francesca Nelson-Rogers

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Black women experience health issues at disparate rates when compared to their racial counterparts. Although these health disparities can be linked to health behaviors, they are deeply rooted in historic, racial systems that govern our lives today. More often than not, changes in health behaviors are at the forefront of addressing these health disparities rather than historical health trends of Black women in the U.S. This study aims to discuss why the change needed is a change in the narrative for why these health disparities exist and persist as well as a change in narrative about the role Black women …

Proactive Pastoral Counseling: A Christlike Integrative Therapeutic For Creating Christian Intrapersonal Formation In Believers At First Baptist Church Of Harmony, Me, Yaron I. Kohen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This action research project introduces Proactive Pastoral Counseling (PPC) as a Christian Integrative Therapeutic (CIT). PPC, combined with its counterpart, Christian Intrapersonal Formation (CIF), offers a proactive pastoral counseling approach to assist others in coping with intrapersonal conflict while guiding them toward Christian intrapersonal formation. The impetus behind the study addresses the need for pastoral counseling with members of First Baptist Church (FBC) in Harmony, ME. Chapter One lays out the history, background, and beliefs of FBC and the Maine culture dating back to the late 1700s. Chapter Two addresses the nature of pastoral counseling, its tenets, and applications described …

Development And Evaluation Of A Teamstepps® Program Among Cardiac Procedural Unit Staff In A Mid-Atlantic Community Hospital To Improve Teamwork And Patient Safety, Dawn K. Mutchko

Dissertations

Communication and teamwork between members of the non-provider patient care team in the cardiac procedural unit were observed to be unbalanced and at times ineffective. Team members additionally expressed concerns regarding efficiency and accuracy in patient handoff, specifically between units. The goal of this study was to improve teamwork and communication among the staff of the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology lab. Participation in this initial, single-unit phase would include the non-physician staff of that unit.