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The Mexican Cognitive Aging Ancillary Study (Mex-Cog): Study Design And Methods, Silvia Mejia-Arango, Rene Nevarez, Alejandra Michaels-Obregon, Belem Trejo-Valdivia, Laura Rosario Mendoza-Alvarado, Ana Luisa Sosa-Ortiz, Adrian Martinez-Ruiz, Rebeca Wong

School of Medicine Publications

Objective: Describe the protocol sample and instruments of the Cognitive Aging Ancillary Study in Mexico (Mex-Cog). The study performs an in-depth cognitive assessment in a subsample of older adults of the ongoing Mexican Health and Aging Study (MHAS). The Mex-Cog is part of the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP) design to facilitate cross-national comparisons of the prevalence and trends of dementia in aging populations around the world, funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA).

Methods: The study protocol consists of a cognitive assessment instrument for the target subject and an informant questionnaire. All cognitive measures were selected and adapted …

Older Adults—Their Focus On Food And Future Living: A Grounded Theory Approach, Kai Victor Victor Hansen

The Qualitative Report

Older adults, also known as the silver generation, are the new healthy generation. This generation has for many decades formed the basis for the prosperity found in Norway. The ageing population is growing rapidly in many countries around the world. The aim of this paper is to understand healthy active older adults’ interpretations of food and meals and their focus on food and future living. Nine CurroCus® group interviews, or fast focus groups, were conducted, lasting 37 to 56 minutes with an average of 45 minutes. Altogether, 76 persons from both genders participated, with an age span of 60 to …

Conflict Experienced By Lds Working Mothers, Sarah L. Maxfield

Marriott Student Review

This article analyzes and attempts to answer the question of what conflict LDS working mothers experience. It does this through a literature review, analyzing the different studies that have been conducted on the subject by looking at their findings, scope, and assessment of the situation. This article summarizes and extrapolates on the current academic literature surrounding working moms, religiosity, conflict, and the role of sanctification as one method of combating it.

The Effects Of Memory Loss On Marriage In Older Couples, Laura Waters Black

Family Perspectives

No abstract provided.

Critical Wisdom In The Training Of Clinical Psychologists, Ross B. Renfroe

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)

The construct of wisdom has been studied over the past 30 years with the majority of the research focused on wisdom as “expert knowledge in the fundamental pragmatics of life” (Baltes & Staudinger, 2000). In the Christian tradition, wisdom can be divided into two categories: conventional and critical. Conventional wisdom bears striking similarities to the understanding of wisdom used in psychological research. In contrast, critical wisdom addresses the difficult paradoxes of life, but has not been the focus of much empirical study. Critical wisdom could be a helpful construct for clinical psychologists who hope to practice psychology from an integrative …

Physical Activity Interventions For Older Adults: Efficacy, Adherence And Sustainability For Stroke Prevention Outcomes, Agnieszka Suminski

DePaul Discoveries

Objective: To examine outcomes of older adults who participate in physical activity intervention programs, whether there is a significant difference in group and individual based physical activity interventions, and assess promise of older adult behavior change post-intervention. Methods: Literature review using seventeen previously published data on physical activity intervention programs for older adults. Results: Studies suggest that physical activity program intervention for older adults show improved physical and mental outcomes. Group-based interventions are more successful for program adherence. Discussion: Family and social support play a significant role in participant adherence to program physical adherence interventions, as well as sustained …

Analysis Of Dynamic Stability While Texting During Stair Descent, Huifen Zheng, Chuanbao Cao, Shuo Zhao, Wei Sun, Dewei Mao

ISBS Proceedings Archive

The purpose of this study was to explore the modifications in saggital and frontal dynamic stability during stair descent while texting to provide a database for guidelines of fall prevention. Participants (n=26; 13 male, 13 female) performed three stair descent trials under texting and No texting task conditions at self-selected speed, respectively. Synchronous kinematics and kinetics were collected by an eight-camera Vicon infrared motion capture system and two force platforms. A paired sample t-test was used to analyze the differences between two task conditions. With the interference of texting, anterior–posterior margin of stability (MOS_ap) increased in the initiation …

Biomechanical Differences Between Tai-Chi Practicing And Active Elderly During The Stair-To-Floor Transition, Yu-An Chang, Tzu-Hsiang Yang, Chenfu Huang

ISBS Proceedings Archive

Long-term Tai-Chi practitioners tend to have similar movement to healthy adults and exhibit movement strategies that reduce fall risk during stair-to-floor transition. We aimed to assess the differences during stair descent to ground in Tai-Chi elderly practitioners and active elderly. Fourteen regular Tai-Chi practitioners and fourteen active elderly participated. Whole-body kinematics and ground reaction forces (GRFs) were recorded synchronously by using motion analysis and a force platform. A t-test was used to test the differences between the groups. Both descent and forward walking step length and center of mass (COM) velocity, both horizontal braking and propulsive force and impulse, ankle …

Fatigue Leads To Altered Spinal Kinematics During High Performance Ergometer Rowing, Caryn A. Urbanczyk, Emma Miller, Alison H. Mcgregor, Anthony Mj Bull

ISBS Proceedings Archive

Low back injuries in rowing are attributed to intense, repetitive, loading through the spine. Good technique and postural control are essential to maximize performance and minimize injury risk. This motion capture study recorded 3D spinal kinematics of 14 athletes during rowing at varying speeds on an instrumented ergometer and correlated motion with power metrics and athlete demographics. Sagittal plane rotation decreases in the lumbar spine and increases in the thoracic spine as speed increases. Transverse and frontal planes have little influence on force output. Declining postural control can be seen within each trial and worsened with higher rate. Assessments of …

4 Honored With Provost's Award For Faculty Excellence, Haley Herfurth

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Essays On Emotional Well-Being, Health Insurance Disparities And Health Insurance Markets, Disha Shende

Economics ETDs

This dissertation has three research papers. First paper looks at the effect of social networks on emotional well-being of cancer patients by studying the response of social networks on their depression symptoms. Using the data from a primary survey conducted in Nepal, the study finds that social networks significantly reduce depression symptoms among cancer patients. The results strongly advocate for the importance of the social networks in improving their emotional well-being. Second paper examines the health coverage disparities among Hispanic and non-Hispanic young adults in five southwestern states of the United States. Using the pooled data from American Community Survey …

Toxicity Of Panax Genseng - An Herbal Medicine And Dietary Supplement, P.-C. Chan, P.P. Fu

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal dietary supplements in the U.S. market, with five to six million persons using it even before the recent boom in the herbal supplement industry. Ginsana (G115 ginseng), a standardized extract of Panax ginseng (Asian ginseng, also called Chinese or Korean ginseng) controls half of this market. Numerous reports of adverse effects from products containing ginseng have been filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The literature also documents "ginseng abuse syndrome" among regular users. The chronic effects of ginseng are not well characterized. Because of its significant human exposure and …

Mechanisms Underlying Food Functionality Via Molecular Chaperones: Chemical Training Hypothesis, A. Murakami, K. Ohnishi

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Most physiologically functional food factors are derived from plants. Although those chemicals exhibit versatile bioactivities, their mechanisms of action are not fully understood. It is important to indicate that phytochemicals, but not plant nutrients, xenobiotics in humans and thus induce expressions of self-defense molecules, including anti-oxidative and xenobiotic function as metabolizing enzymes via the Keap1/Nrf2 system. In addition, recent reports have shown that several phytochemicals are capable of up-regulating the activities of molecular chaperones such as heat shock proteins (HSPs) and proteasomes. For example, sulforaphane, a sulfur-containing phytochemical present in cruciferous plants, was recently reported to induce HSP27 expression and …

Wellness Foods Based On The Health Benefits Of Fruit: Gold Kiwifruit For Immune Support And Reducing Symptoms Of Colds And Influenza, M.A. Skinner

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Fruits are excellent health foods and ingredients for functional foods. Plant & Food Research is developing new fresh and processed foods to promote gut health and immunity and protect from oxidative stress. The research involves testing using cell-based assays and animal models and validating health benefits in human trials. Using ZESPRI® GOLD Kiwifruit as an example, extracts stimulated human innate and adaptive immunity in vitro and a puree, but not a juice, enhanced a weak gut-associated immune response in mice. To validate an associated health benefit, a human trial determined the effects of gold kiwifruit consumption on symptoms of colds …

"I Learned That I Am Loved": Older Adults And Undergraduate Students Mutually Benefit From An Interprofessional Service-Learning Health Promotion Program., Britteny M. Howell, Leslie C. Redmond, Samantha Wanner

Articles

No abstract provided.

Give 5 Gives Back: Assessment Of A New Civic Matchmaking Program For Older Adults, Gloria J. Galanes, Bradley J. Fisher

eJournal of Public Affairs

This study assessed participants’ responses to the Give 5 Program, a civic matchmaking program where volunteers learn about and are encouraged to volunteer at local nonprofits. Participants were also asked general questions about successful aging. Of the 83 respondents, who were overwhelmingly positive about the program, 95% had recommended it to others, 81% were volunteering at four hours per week on average, and 57% had given money to one or more agencies. Respondents said the most important characteristics to successful aging were having a purpose, positive interactions with others, good health, the opportunity for personal growth, self-acceptance, and staying active. …

Screening For Delirium In The Emergency Department, Melissa Minks

Dissertations

Abstract

Delirium is a problem for many older adults who are acutely ill. Delirium often comes on suddenly, can be severe, and is often difficult to diagnose, especially in the presence of dementia. Missed delirium has a mortality rate of 30.8% and costs millions. What is the purpose of this study?

Methods The 4A’s Test screening instrument was implemented and evaluated in the Emergency Department of a rural Midwestern hospital from May 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019.

Results There were 122 participants in the study with 61 in each cohort. In 2018, three (5%) were diagnosed with delirium without …

A Study Of Covid-19 Mortality Under Varying Patient Frailty, Alison N. Sifuentes

Theses and Dissertations

Modeled the spread and mortality of COVID-19 throughout the city of Chicago. By incorporating group frailty into a classic SEIR infectious disease model, we were able to differentiate the population of Chicago by their response to COVID-19. Three age groups with different COVID-19-induced death rates were examined, and the model sought to showcase the multiplicative deviation of each age group death rate from the average disease-induced death rate. This adjustment for different death rates among age groups accounted for heterogeneity within the population, and sought to introduce a more accurate manner for modeling the spread of infectious diseases.

Impact Of The Hester Davis Fall Risk Scale On Inpatient Falls, Amelia Payne

Dissertations

Problem: During a three month period in 2018, a rural acute care facility experienced a fall rate of 3.4 falls per 1,000 patient days. The aim of this clinical scholarship project was to implement the Hester Davis Fall Risk Scale (HDFRS) for adult inpatients in a rural acute care facility.

Methods: Utilizing the Find, Organize, Clarify, Understand, Select- Plan, Do, Study, Act (FOCUS-PDSA) model, the HDFRS was implemented and evaluated using a pre and post design to determine its impact on falls per 1,000 patient days and falls with injury per 1,000 patient days. The method of evaluation was a …

2020-July-08-Nurse Practitioner Programs Ranked No 13 In Nation Top In Tennessee.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 8, 2020) – East Tennessee State University College of Nursing is ranked No. 13 in a listing of “2020’s Best Online Nurse Practitioner Programs” released by EduMed.org. ETSU’s program was EduMed.org’s highest-ranking online nurse practitioner program in Tennessee. 

In addition, EduMed.org’s 2020 listings also ranked ETSU’s psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program 10^th in the country. 

Nurse practitioners serve as primary and specialty care providers, delivering advanced nursing services to patients and their families. They typically care for a certain population of people. 

“An increasing demand in health care services and the aging baby boomer …

Rethinking Legibility In The Era Of Digital Mobile Maps: An Empirical Study, Negar Ahmadpoor, Alastair D. Smith, Tim Heath

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Position/Weight-Activated Knee Locking Mechanism, Tyagi Ramakrishnan, Kyle B. Reed

USF Patents

A passive knee locking mechanism using the position of the shank and the weight of the user to lock. The mechanism has translational motion, which allows the shank to move linearly along the sagittal/vertical plane, which locks and unlocks the knee, and rotational motion for the shank to swing when unlocked. The knee block, which is disposed at the top of the shank, has a spur gear that locks with a matching gear rack on the top plate of the knee housing. The side plates for the knee housing have a linear path that makes for the translational motion. During …

Effects Of Sex, Race, And Education On The Timing Of Coming Out Among Lesbian, Gay, And Bisexual Adults In The U.S., Trenton M. Haltom, Shawn M. Ratcliff

Department of Sociology: Faculty Publications

Sexual identity formation or “coming out” as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) involves a complex process including both private realization and public disclosure. Private realization refers to the process through which an individual becomes aware of their LGB identity, whereas public disclosure reflects when an individual discloses their identity to another person. Sex, race, and class affect the timing of these processes across the life course. While extant research has identified the bivariate nature of these processes, we took a multivariate approach to understand the timing of these sexual identity milestones from a life-course perspective. Using data from the Pew …

Functional Morphology Of Lung Tissue Cells In Experimental Pneumonia, Nadjiulla H. Shamirzaev, Ilich D. Gulmanov, Ravshan D. Usmanov, Alijon I. Hatamov

Central Asian Journal of Medicine

Introduction. Extramural pneumonia - is one of the most common infectious and inflammatory diseases in the world. The main etiological cause of extramural pneumonia in both children and adults is the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae. Staphylococcal pneumonia is observed in patients older than 60 years, contributes to the exacerbation of chronic diseases, often becomes the causative agent of nosocomial pneumonia. Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered the most common cause of severe nosocomial pneumonia, causing the disease in most cases in patients suffering from alcoholism, diabetes and immunodeficiencies. Objective. To study of functional morphology of lung tissue cells in experimental pneumonia. Material and …

Infuse!_Volume 4_Number 1_2020, College Of Nursing

Infuse! College of Nursing Magazine

No abstract provided.

Umsl Bulletin 2020-2021, University Of Missouri-St. Louis

Bulletins

The 2020-2021 Bulletin and Course Catalog for the University of Missouri St. Louis.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Summer 2020, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Schedule of Classes

A listing and schedule of the courses being taught as well as policies and procedures concerning attending classes at the University of Northern Iowa.

Improving Palliative And Hospice Knowledge Among Nurses In A Long-Term Care Facility., Kelly Rae Smith

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: Early referral and implementation of palliative best-practices in patients with chronic diseases and at the end-of-life (EOL) significantly decreases patient symptom burden, increases quality-of-life, contributes to patient and family satisfaction with care, and reduces healthcare costs. Nurses in long-term care (LTC) are poised to help identify patients appropriate for referral, to provide quality palliative and EOL care, but lack adequate knowledge. Objectives: To determine if a short one-on-one or two-on-one palliative and hospice educational offering can improve (a) knowledge of best-practice palliative and hospice care symptom management techniques (b) the ability of nurses to identify patients appropriate for hospice …

Improving Delirium Management And Compliance On A Trauma/Surgical Universal Unit., Ardis Roederer

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: Delirium is an acute, reversible syndrome that may cause cognitive impairment, disorientation, perceptual disturbances, attention discrepancies, and fluctuating psychomotor activities. Health professionals may not recognize, treat, or prevent delirium. More than seven million hospitalized adults, with an estimated cost of $164 billion annually, suffer from delirium each year. Consequently, delirium commonly affects 15 to 37% of the older adult population, yet less than 5% of delirium cases are documented in the electronic medical records of older adult patients. Early detection, intervention, and compliance with best practices are critical for the reduction of hospitalized delirium incidence. Aim: This project aimed …

A Concept Analysis: Adherence In Type 2 Diabetes, Balkys L. Bivins, Lorelei M. Bivins, Brenda Owusu

Faculty Articles

Aim: The aim of this analysis is to develop a better understanding of the concept of adherence among individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.

Background: The incidence and prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to increase at epidemic proportions yearly.

Design: The analysis was conducted using Rodgers' evolutionary method including database searches from Cumulative Index to Nursing Health Literature (CINAHL), COCHRANE, EBSCO, Education Resources Information Center (ERIC), MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and SocINDEX. Keywords included adherence, compliance, diabetes care, type 2 diabetes and theories.

Results: Rodgers' evolutionary method guided this inquiry of concept of …