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Using Fitbits And Follow-Up To Increase Physical Activity And Prevent Diabetes, Theresa Ann Dachel

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This diabetes prevention program suggests that Fitbits and frequent follow-up with individualized coaching strategies by healthcare team members can be a cost-effective motivational tool to increase physical activity among rural individuals with prediabetes. However, feasibility of sustaining this six-month program for participants and in primary care is questionable.

Nursing Gerontology Course, Student Empathy, And Interest In Working With Older Adults: A Phased Study, Lisa Kay Murphree, Shelley P. Caswell Moore

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This is a learning activity for undergraduate health science students (nursing, and speech language pathology and audiology)designed to increase sensitivity and awareness of what it is like to be an older adult with dementia. The intervention involves sensory immersion, and students will be measured pre and post for empathy.

Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze. Health Policy, Political Presence, And Nursing-Essential Skills To Positively Impact Healthcare, Carol Ann Amann

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Nurses are in a pivotal position to advocate for health policy by addressing critical issues that jeopardize our health care system and professional practice. Participants will recognize that health policy education, mentoring, experience, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential components to improve participation in the political and health policy realm.

Exploring The Relationship Between Members Of Lifelong Learning Institutes And Host Institutions, Jon Charles Neidy

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between an individual’s involvement in Lifelong Learning Institutes (LLIs) and his or her propensity for philanthropic giving to the institute or its hosting college or university. The dataset was acquired through a survey administered to eleven Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLIs) in the United States. Data analysis was conducted on seven research questions which explored how the length, type, and frequency of participation, as well as the level satisfaction, commitment, and feelings of community may relate to an LLI participant’s inclination to donate. The findings of this study reveal these …

Factors Motivating Older Population For Social Media Adoption, Muhammad Ramzan Dr, Hina Adeeb, Muhammad Asif

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

Social media has become essential part of almost everyone’s life nowadays. Everyone is attracted to social media these days with bearing all its positive and contrary negative effects. The present research study aims to investigate the factors that motivate the older population to adopt Internet and social media. Previous studies have shown significant relation between age and social media usage. Cross sectional research with multistage cluster sampling design was employed to investigate the relationship of attitudinal, normative and control beliefs on older population to adopt social media. It is hypothesized that attitudinal, normative and control beliefs have significant positive relationship …

Healing Through Music Therapy, Hayoung Lim

Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology

This article explores the field of music therapy as a healthcare profession to benefit various clinical populations and the way in which music therapy is a whole-person approach to healing for people with cognitive, physical, and social needs.

Educating And Engaging Elders In The Sure Steps® Fall Prevention Program, Karin L. Ciance

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Purpose of this project was to determine the effects of reducing the incidence of falls for adults aged sixty five years and older living in their homes. Falls and accidents seldom “just happen” and many can be prevented. This project provided adults >=65 living in their home a safer environmental atmosphere and an ongoing exercise program. VNA staff received training at four additional office sites. The program decreased the fall risk for the sample group.

Your Local Area Agency On Aging: Rockin' The Ages, Peggy Jo Luukkonen

Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference (2017-2022)

Many people are not aware of the comprehensive programs and services offered through their local Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Participants will get an overview of who the AAA’s serve, what services are provided, and how innovative programs are being developed on an ongoing basis to help meet gaps in the community. AAA’s are no longer just about a noon meal for someone over the age of 60. Many local AAA’s now provide evidenced based wellness programs, hospital and nursing home transitions programs, caregiver assistance programs, dementia programs, and innovative assistive technology programs that launch rocket science technology from the …

Making Sense Of Caregiving, Timmarie Williams

Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference (2017-2022)

Did you know that if you are the main caregiver for a parent, spouse or child with a serious illness, disability or diagnosis, you are probably more stressed than you realize? And you are not alone. Many caregivers experience high levels of strain from their role. As a result, they face unique levels of burden, stress, anxiety, depression, and disruption of their own personal well-being and social activities. This talk explores the psychological ramifications of caregiving and offers some practical solutions for caregivers to reduce the strain.

"Shacking Up" And Settling Down: Cohabitation In Middle And Late Adulthood, Nadia Flanigan, Jennifer Zorotovich

Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference (2017-2022)

Rates of cohabitation have increased sharply among adults of all ages over the past few decades, particularly among adults ages 50 and older. Researchers have observed key differences between younger cohabiters and older cohabiters. Whereas younger cohabiters are more likely to be cohabiting as a path towards marriage, older cohabiters are more likely to be cohabiting after a previous marriage that may have ended in divorce. With increasing divorce rates among adults 50 and older, rates of cohabitation among this age group may continue to rise. Also compared to younger cohabiters, older cohabiters are more likely to view their relationship …

4th Annual Social Gerontology Conference Program, Center For Social Gerontology, Georgia Southern University

Center for Social Gerontology Community Conference (2017-2022)

Conference Program

Chucky Mullins Scholarship Winners Embody 'Never Quit' Motto, Michael Newsom

University of Mississippi News

Three students awarded scholarships honoring late Ole Miss football player

Impacts Of Aquatic Walking On Arterial Stiffness, Exercise Tolerance, And Physical Function In Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Song-Young Park, Elizabeth J. Pekas, Yi-Sub Kwak

Health and Kinesiology Faculty Publications

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that is associated with attenuated vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, physical function, and muscular strength. It is essential to combat these negative effects on health by incorporating lifestyle interventions to slow disease progression, such as exercise. We sought to examine the effects of aquatic walking exercise on cardiovascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity [maximal volume of oxygen consumption (V̇o2max)], exercise tolerance [6-min walking distance (6MWD)], physical function, muscular strength, and body composition in patients with PAD. Patients with PAD (n = 72) were recruited and randomly assigned to a 12-wk aquatic walking training group …

Association Between Socioeconomic Status Mobility And Inflammation Markers Among White And Black Adults In The United States: A Latent Class Analysis, Agus Sarachman, Cara Rice, Bethany Bray, Tara Gruenewald, David Almeida

Psychology Faculty Articles and Research

Objective This paper examines whether multidimensional indicators of objective and subjective socioeconomic status (SES) across the life course can be categorized into latent classes of SES mobility and tests the associations of these categories with inflammation markers among White and Black adults.

Methods Data are from 592 non-Hispanic White and 158 non-Hispanic Black participants who completed both the baseline survey and biomarkers assessment of the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) Refresher study. Groups of different SES mobility were examined using latent class analysis.

Results White and Black participants showed different patterns of SES mobility. Among Blacks, the latent classes …

Health Literacy Of Older African Americans Residing In Georgia When Seeking Healthcare, Jade Asante

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The Examination of the relationship between older African Americans and healthcare providers to determine if improved communication will increase health literacy and improve patient outcomes.

Unbundling The “Big Deal”: One Library’S Experience In Rising To The Occasion, Susan J. Arnold, Traci J. Mays

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Background:

Budgetary constraints at West Virginia University (WVU) in combination with the impending expiration/renewal of “big deal” contracts forced the WVU Collections Advisory Committee (CAC) to implement the unbundling of three major journal packages. Wiley was the first package unbundled in 2017, followed by Elsevier Science Direct and Springer packages in 2018-19.

Methods:

The CAC determined criteria to use to consider whether or not to keep specific journal titles, including total uses, cost per use, and number of papers published and references used from each title by WVU faculty members over a 3-year period. Journals were ranked for each of …

Improving Medication Reconciliation Through An Older Adult Education Initiative, Elizabeth L. Fiscella

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The increasing complexity of medication regimens leaves older adults vulnerable to the hazards of polypharmacy and adverse drug reactions especially during care transitions. This comprehensive EBP project demonstrated an overall improvement in high-risk medication knowledge from a group mean of 3.8 (Pre) to 4.42 (Post), meeting the defined 4.0 benchmark.

Antimicrobial Stewardship In Long-Term Care Facilities: Focus On Suspected Uti, Margery Shane

Biennial Convention (CONV)

There is a high prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in elderly long-term care facility (LTCF) residents. Antibiotics are frequently prescribed in reflex to diagnostic tests in the absence of signs or symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI). An evidence-based eLearning module was developed to improve antibiotic stewardship regarding UTI in LTCFs.

What Factors May Predict Nursing Students' Knowledge And Attitude Toward Older Persons?, Elaine B. Little

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Due to the aging population with complex health needs globally, the researcher investigated the factors that could affect knowledge and attitude toward older adults. Findings from the national sample of final semester nursing students will be shared. Possible impacts will be discussed.

Promoting Academic Integrity And Professionalism Within An Undergraduate And Graduate Nursing Program, Kristy S. Chunta, Nicole Custer, Riah Leigh Hoffman, Michele A. Gerwick, Elaine B. Little, Johanna Elizabeth Boothby

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This presentation will share a nursing program's initiative to create a healthy learning environment by promoting academic integrity and professionalism among undergraduate and graduate nursing students. The presentation will include modules that were developed for faculty to review with students each academic semester including content examples and short video vignettes.

Multi-Modal Education Program To Improve Nurses' Knowledge And Confidence On Delirium Recognition, Regina M. Degennaro, Min Choi, Cheri S. Blevins

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Educational programs are needed to increase knowledge and confidence of nurses for delirium recognition and should focus on an individualized learning approach, including the key role of unit delirium champion and be tailored to specific patient populations and settings with currently used delirium screening tool in practice.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

The George-Anne

• Can I Hit Your JUUL?
• Why Normani is the Popstar We Need Right Now
• Remembering Nicole
• The Orange Constant Returns Home
• Possible New Bus System
• Gender Inclusive Bathrooms Added to Campus Buildings
• Southern Pride Prom
• Master in Criminal Justice
• Southern Scuba Club
• Lydia Odlin pushes to finish strong
• From Furman to Fitting In

Effects Of Resistance Training On Depression And Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Black Men: Protocol For A Randomized Controlled Trial, Andrew M. Busch, Mark E. Louie, Micholas J. Santabarbara, Alex A. Ajayi, Neil Gleason, Shira I. Dunsiger, Michael P. Carey, Joseph T. Ciccolo

Faculty Authored Articles

Background

Depression is severely undertreated in Black men. This is primarily because Black men are less likely to seek traditional psychiatric treatment, have less access and more barriers to treatment, and perceive more stigma associated with treatment. Depression contributes to cardiovascular disease (CVD), and Black men have the highest rate of mortality from CVD. Resistance training (RT) can have beneficial effects on both depression and CVD. This study will be the first randomized controlled trial to test the effects of RT on depression and cardiovascular health in a sample of depressed Black men.

Method

Fifty Black men with clinically significant …

Mcnair Messenger- Fall 2019, Mcnair Staff

McNair Messenger

McNair Scholars Program

Incommon- Fall 2019, Alumni Association Staff

InCommon

No abstract provided.

Uni Schedule Of Classes, Fall 2019, 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.

The Effect Of Viewing Advertisements Depicting Information And Communication Technology On Older Adults' Technology Self-Efficacy, Hollie Brianne Coleman

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are an important part of society today. Older adults often report ICTs as difficult to use and unhelpful; however, ICTs can support older adults’ ability to stay in touch with family and friends across long distances and help increase their quality of life. Unfortunately, training programs targeted at teaching older adults to use ICTs are often costly and time-consuming. The current study attempts to determine whether advertisements depicting older adults using ICTs can be used to increase self-efficacy without the use of training programs.

A within subjects experimental design was completed using an independent variable …

An Interprofessional Collaborative Approach To The Development Of A Content Valid Interview Questionnaire For Persons With Hearing Loss And Their Communication Partners, Nancy A. Delich, Stephen D. Roberts

JADARA

An assessment instrument needs to be valid in order for data to be accurately interpreted and applied. Currently, few rigorous content evaluations have been conducted on hearing-related questionnaires. This study describes a multiphase approach for obtaining content validity evidence in the development of a questionnaire that explores quality of life for persons with hearing loss and their communication partners. A panel of 15 interprofessional experts evaluated 41 questionnaire items for content relevance and content clarity. Findings revealed an overall scale of .99 for content relevance and .85 for content clarity, indicating high content validity for the revised 40-item questionnaire.

Hospitalization-Associated Change In Gait Speed And Risk Of Functional Limitations For Older Adults, Wei Duan-Porter, Tien N. Vo, Kristen Ullman, Lisa Langsetmo, Elsa S. Strotmeyer, Brent C. Taylor, Adam J. Santanasto, Peggy M. Cawthon, Anne B. Newman, Eleanor M. Simonsick, Teresa M. Waters, Kristine E. Ensrud

Health Management and Policy Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Hospitalization-associated functional decline is a common problem for older adults, but it is unclear how hospitalizations affect physical performance measures such as gait speed. We sought to determine hospitalization-associated change in gait speed and likelihood of new limitations in mobility and activities of daily living (ADLs).

METHODS: We used longitudinal data over 5 years from the Health, Aging and Body Composition Study, a prospective cohort of black and white community-dwelling men and women, aged 70-79 years, who had no limitations in mobility (difficulty walking 1/4 mile or climbing 10 steps) or ADLs (transferring, bathing, dressing, and eating) at baseline. …

Program Evaluation Intensive: Practical Training In Selecting Measures And Data Collection Methods To Obtain Useful Outcome Data, Robyn Shepherdson, Jennifer Funderburk, Nadiya Sunderji, Nadiya Sunderji, Jodi Polaha

ETSU Faculty Works

Do you need help determining appropriate measures and feasible data collection methods for program evaluations within integrated primary care? In this 3-hour preconference workshop, leaders from CFHA’s Research & Evaluation Committee and Families, Systems, & Health journal will provide practical training in conducting rigorous program evaluations. This workshop will help you identify appropriate measures to answer your key questions as well as data collection methods that balance quality and feasibility. This workshop is designed for those who are planning, conducting, or revising a program evaluation, as attendees will apply the material to their own personal projects within interactive small groups.