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The Effects Of Sleep Time And Sleep Efficiency On Neurobehavioral Outcomes, Janell Juelich, Glenda Lindseth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the neurobehavioral effects related to time slept per day, sleep efficiency, and sleep quality. Actigraph sleep watches and the Pittsburg Quality Sleep Index were used to assess sleep. Study results showed significant relationships with several neurobehavioral measures.

2 Feet 4 Life: A Foot Care Self-Management Intervention For Older Adults Without Diabetes, Jennifer J. O'Connor, Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. Implementation of best practices may protect foot health, preserve function and mobility, and extend older adults' healthy, active years of life.

Development Of Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument For Homecare Nurses, Shin-Yi Huang, Ching-Min Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As the elderly population continues to rise, care burden is inevitably increased, the elder mistreatment events continue to be exposed. Elder neglect is the most common type of these mistreatments. Development Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument can early detect and timely assist the elder of neglect.

A Model For Prep Linkage To Care Expansion For Low-Resource Drug Treatment Centers, Nancy S. Goldstein, Katherine C. Mcnabb, Ellen C. Seymour, Jared B. Carter-Davis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Findings from a review of current literature indicated a lack of any existing models for linking eligible SUD patients to PrEP services. A model including a screening tool, algorithm, and protocol was developed to standardize provider assessment of high risk SUD population with the linkage to care process.

The Effect Of Continuous Nursing Intervention By A Randomized Controlled Trial On Laryngectomized Patients' Qol, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Kurita, Mami Miyazono, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Tadashi Kitahara, Sakae Matuoka, Hiromi Taniguchi, Naomi Mine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of nursing intervention by a randomized controlled trial on laryngectomees' quality of life from before surgery to twelve months after hospital discharge (the primary outcome) and its longitudinal changes (the secondary outcome).

Passing Nclex: What Courses And Tools Matter Most To Students, Taralyn W. Mcmullan, Jackie Lollar, Bettina Hornbuckle Riley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Our project focused on determining what courses/tools are most influential in the successful pass rate of NCLEX for BSN nursing students. We performed a retrospective look at student performance over 2 years to gain perspectives and appreciation in determining how our curriculum impacts NCLEX success.

Geriatric Education Group Visit: Understanding The Healthcare Proxy (Hcp) Among Spanish-Speaking Elders, Marcia M. Duclos

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This quality improvement project provided educational group medical visits (GMV) to Spanish-speaking patients 65 years and older, in a local community health center. The sessions focused on providing education to patients about the purpose of the Health Care Proxy (HCP) form and explaining the form's components.

Challenges And Opportunities In Translation And Implementation Science, Marita G. Titler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session provides a scientific overview of the nature of translation and implementation science. The challenges associated with implementation science are described as well as suggestions for addressing these challenges. Opportunities for nurse scientists and clinicians to lead and participate in implementation science are discussed with illustrative examples provided.

Factors Influencing Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting patients' quality of life during post operation.

The Quality Of Social Interaction And Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia (Bpsd), Haesook Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Audiences will understand the importance of caregivers' use of dementia and culturally competent social interaction behavior and apply the findings in caring for ethnic-minority persons with dementia.

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups And Their Motivations For Status Changes, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Miyazono, Mami Kurita, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Hiromi Taniguchi, Sakae Matuoka, Naomi Mine, Miyuki Takahashi, Tadashi Kitahara

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to clarify the status of participation of laryngectomized patients in self-help groups before discharge to 12 months after discharge, and their motivations for its changes. This study shows a suggestion about how to support the promoting social rehabilitation for laryngectomized Patients.

Reduce Clabsi Of A Medical Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Referral Center In Taiwan, Ya-Fen Fan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The average central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate of ICU was 3.89â ° , higher than the average rate of 2.6â ° in all medical centers in Taiwan. which motivating us to improve this phenomenon. As a result, the rate of CLABSI was reduced from 8.79â ° to 3.56â °.

Reducing Falls Through An Education Intervention To Increase Nurse-Promoted Mobility In Hospitalized Patients., Tamara Slater

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

The aim of this project was to determine if educating registered nurses (RNs) on the importance of nurse-promoted patient mobilization could increase RN knowledge on patient mobility and reduce the rate of patient falls on a cardiology/neurology nursing unit in a southeastern area of the United States. This project was a quality improvement project with a pre-test/post-test design. The intervention included a teaching session for RNs and posted reminders. The teaching session included information on the use of a mobility algorithm, where to locate mobility equipment, and the physical therapy referral process. The reminders included flyers posted around the unit …

The Use Of Simulation To Practice Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Sexual Health Risk Screening, Management, And Follow-Up Within A Doctor Of Nursing Practice Program., Skyler K. Frye

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Introduction: Incidence and prevalence for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has yet to experience a significant decline. Increasing provider knowledge regarding use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, an HIV prevention drug, correlates with increased provider risk screening & prescribing PrEP. Standardized patient (SP) simulation is an effective teaching method for healthcare students to increase knowledge and confidence in providing sexual healthcare.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate an educational program aimed at increasing participant knowledge attainment and self-confidence in the ability to ascertain a sexual health history and advance the participant’s ability to manage PrEP candidates in a primary …

The Use Of Simulation And Experiential Learning To Practice Prenatal Care Management Within A Doctor Of Nursing Practice Program., Heather J. Locke

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: Many barriers have been identified that affect patient-provider gestational weight gain (GWG) counseling, including lack of time, insufficient training, concern about the sensitivity of the topic, and the provider perception that the advice is ineffective (Ronnberg et al., 2015; Stotland et al., 2010). Simulation-based learning (SBL) is an evidence-based clinical education strategy that mimics real-life situations as a high-quality interactive experience that complements clinical experiences to develop entry into practice competency (SSH, 2015).

Aims: The purpose of this project was to implement an educational program that incorporated a combined teaching method of a didactic module and a standardized patient …

Increasing The Confidence Of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Students In Caring For Patients With Preexisting Opioid Use Disorder., Christopher T. Hannon

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Background: In the United States, more people die from drug overdoses related to increased heroin and fentanyl use than homicides and car accidents combined (Sederer & Marino, 2018). Frustrations and negative perceptions (stigma) on behalf of primary healthcare providers may result in negative health outcomes for patients, poor therapeutic relationships and lack of opportunity to engage clients in substance use treatment (Khenti et al., 2017).

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement a contact-didactic education module to improve adult gerontology primary care (AGPCNP) and family nurse practitioner (FNP) students’ attitudes towards OUD patients, and to increase their therapeutic …

The Effects Of Fall Health Belief And Knowledge Of Fall On The Prevention Of Fall In The Elderly: Mediating And Moderating Effects Of Fall Fear, Insun Jang, Seungmi Park, Phoebe (Yeon) S. Kim

Nursing Faculty Publications

Purpose: This descriptive study investigated the mediating and moderating effects of fear of fall on the relationships between health belief on fall, fall-related knowledge and fall prevention behaviors among older adults Methods: We enrolled 229 older adults residing in a senior citizen hall and community welfare center, and investigated their health belief on fall, fall-related knowledge, fall prevention behavior, and fear of fall. Descriptive statistics, ANOVA and t-test were used to analyze differences in variables. Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used to investigate mediating and moderating effects of the fear of fall on the relationships between health belief on …

Specialty Certification In Nursing: The Influence Of Nursing Faculty On Pre-Licensure Students, Christina N. George

Dissertations

The seminal publication To Err is Human focused on designing healthcare processes to ensure safe patient outcomes (IOM, 2000). That report identified board certification of health professionals as one way to improve patient care quality and safety (IOM, 2000). Current discussions within the nursing profession regarding professional development have recognized value in specialty certification post-licensure, but the research on the perceived value of specialty certification has been limited among nurse educators. This study utilized the Perceived Value of Certification Tool (PVCT) to examine whether nursing faculty perceive value in certification and whether that perception is shared in the educational setting. …

Family Demography: Macmillan Encyclopedia Of Families, Marriages, And Intimate Relationships, Aurea K. Osgood

Sociology Faculty Publications

Family Demography is a book chapter from the Macmillan Encyclopedia of Families, Marriages, and Intimate Relationships. This encyclopedia was published in August 2019. Dr. Osgood is a faculty member in the Sociology, Criminal Justice, & Geography Department at Winona State University.

The Philosophical Underpinnings And Negative Consequences Of The Indian Child Welfare Act, Elizabeth Sharon Morris

Masters Theses

This paper will examine the philosophical underpinnings of current federal Indian policy and its physical, emotional, and economic consequences on individuals and communities. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission found in 1990 that “[T]he Government of the United States has failed to provide civil rights protection for Native Americans living on reservations” (W. B. Allen 1990, 2). As Regan (2014) observes, individuals have been denied full title to their property – and thus use of the property as leverage to improve their economic condition (Regan 2014). Tribal executive and judicial branches have been accused of illegal search and seizures, denial of …

Whole Body Vibration As An Innovative Intervention To Improve Physical Function And Vascular Health Within A Lifespan, Stephen Leroy Newhart Jr.

Kinesiology Dissertations - Archive

Over the past several decades, technological advances in computers, transportation devices, and other automated devices have decreased the need for human locomotion and physical activity in the workplace and at home. The need to be physically active in order to sustain and prosper in life has been almost fully eliminated by these technological advances. As a result, sedentary patterns of living have become more prevalent throughout all socioeconomic levels. Age related injuries and conditions including falls and osteoporosis can be debilitating or life ending and have been associated with sedentary behaviors as these can lead to decreased range of motion, …

2019-2020 Undergraduate And Graduate Catalog, The University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Course Catalogs

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A Multi-Ancestry Genome-Wide Study Incorporating Gene-Smoking Interactions Identifies Multiple New Loci For Pulse Pressure And Mean Arterial Pressure, Yun Ju Sung, Lisa De Las Fuentes, Thomas W. Winkler, Daniel I. Chasman, Amy R. Bentley, Aldi T. Kraja, Ioanna Ntalla, Helen R. Warren, Xiuqing Guo, Karen Schwander, Alisa K. Manning, Michael R. Brown, Hugues Aschard, Mary F. Feitosa, Nora Franceschini, Yingchang Lu, Ching Yu Cheng, Xueling Sim, Dina Vojinovic, Jonathan Marten, Solomon K. Musani, Tuomas O. Kilpeläinen, Melissa A. Richard, Stella Aslibekyan, Traci M. Bartz, Rajkumar Dorajoo, Changwei Li, Yongmei Liu, Tuomo Rankinen, Albert Vernon Smith, Salman M. Tajuddin, Bamidele O. Tayo, Wei Zhao

Faculty Publications

Elevated blood pressure (BP), a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, is influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Cigarette smoking is one such lifestyle factor. Across five ancestries, we performed a genome-wide gene-smoking interaction study of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure (PP) in 129 913 individuals in stage 1 and follow-up analysis in 480 178 additional individuals in stage 2. We report here 136 loci significantly associated with MAP and/or PP. Of these, 61 were previously published through main-effect analysis of BP traits, 37 were recently reported by us for systolic BP and/or diastolic BP through …

Investigation Of The Effect Of Age On Regenerative Outcomes Following Treatment Of Volumetric Muscle Loss Injuries, John Taehwan Kim

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Volumetric muscle loss (VML) is a traumatic injury in skeletal muscle resulting in the bulk loss of more than 20% of the muscle’s volume. Included in the bulk loss of muscle is the skeletal muscle niche comprised of nerve bundles, vasculature, local progenitor cells, basal lamina, and muscle fibers, overwhelming innate repair mechanisms. The hallmark of VML injury is the excessive accumulation of non-contractile, fibrotic tissue and permanent functional deficits. Though predominant in the younger demographic, the elderly population is also captured within VML injuries. There are many factors that change with aging in skeletal muscle that may further hinder …

Older Adults’ Expectations, And Knowledge Of Oral Health Issues: A Study Of Arkansas Seniors, Virginia Marie Hardgraves

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The life expectancy of the U. S. population is increasing. The advantages of fluoridated water, dental insurance, greater awareness of preventive oral healthcare measures, and more restorative dental services, have helped this generation of adults maintain their teeth into their advanced years. The demand for oral health care services will be greater and more complex that of previous generations. Challenges for the older adult, and the healthcare system providing for them, are complex. Increasing evidence of a link between oral health and overall health underscores the need to promote public health awareness of the need for dental care to be …

The Impact Of Food Security Status On The Food Shopping Behavior And Patterns Of 2018 Brighter Bites Participants At Baseline, Sarah A. Crulcich

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

Households with children continue to have a greater prevalence of food insecurity compared to the national average. While the national food security rates have improved in recent years, it remains stagnant among children. The purpose of this study was to conduct a cross-sectional regression analysis on food shopping patterns and behavior among Brighter Bites participants stratified by food security status to offer more insight into how these households obtain fresh produce. We used baseline survey data from Brighter Bites participants completed during fall 2018. The results indicate that food insecure Brighter Bites households shop more frequently for produce at locations …

Comorbidity Profile Of Head And Neck Cancer Patients With And Without Depression, Michaela Frenzel

Capstone Experience: Master of Public Health

This population-based retrospective study used SEER-Medicare data from 2002-2010 to assess depression, comorbidity, and substance use in the elderly head and neck cancer population. Out of 3,533 head and neck cancer patients, 10.6% had depression diagnoses two years prior to cancer diagnosis, 8.9% were newly diagnosed with depression within one year after cancer diagnosis, and 44.5% of those with preexisting depression had an additional depression diagnosis within one year following cancer diagnosis. Comorbid conditions (p<0.0001) and substance use (p=0.0017) showed associations with depression prior to cancer diagnosis yet, no significant associations with incidence of depression in this head and neck cancer population. This study affirms the need for continual depression screenings in head and neck cancer patients and suggests the need for increased research into the burden of comorbid conditions and substance use within the head and neck cancer population.

Depression Mediates The Association Of Disordered Eating Behaviors And Sexual Function In Female Service Members And Veterans, Whitney S. Livingston

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Poor sexual function is comprised of diminished sexual desire and arousal, presence of sexual pain, inability to reach orgasm, and low satisfaction. Worse sexual function is associated with disordered eating behavior; however, the mechanism through which this association exists remains unclear. Theory of sexual function suggests that depression mediates the association of disordered eating behaviors and poor sexual function in female service members and veterans, but this has yet to be tested empirically. The purpose of the current study was to examine whether depression mediated the association of disordered eating behaviors and sexual dysfunction.

Participants (N=511) were partnered …

Development Of A Novel Bioprinting System:Bioprinter, Bioink, Characterizationand Optimization, Chandler Alan Warr

Theses and Dissertations

The use of 3D printing in biological applications is a new field of study given that 3D printing technology has become more available and user friendly. Possible uses include using existing 3D printing polymers to use in extracorporeal or in vitro devices, like Lab-on-a-Chip, and the development of new biologically derived materials to print cell-containing constructs. The latter concept is what is more commonly known as bioprinting. Our research had the goal of developing a bioprinting system including the printer, a bioink, and a feedback system for printing parameter optimization which could be done cheaply and within the reach of …

Patient-Centered Design Grounded In User And Clinical Realities Towards Valid Digital Health, Victor P. Cornet, Carly Daley, Davide Bolchini, Tammy Toscos Phd, Michael Mirro Md, Richard J. Holden

Health Services and Informatics Research

Valid design of patient-centered digital health or health information technology (IT) systems is based on a thorough and accurate understanding of both “user reality” and “clinical reality.” Type 1 Design Error (User-Reality Error) occurs when designers do not accommodate user characteristics, tasks, context of use, needs, or preferences. Type 2 Design Error (Clinical-Reality Error) occurs when designers do not accommodate the clinical reality, including biomedical knowledge, clinical workflows, and organizational requirements. Both types of errors can invalidate the design, leading to products being rejected by patient end-users or their healthcare delivery systems, product non-use or inappropriate use, and risk of …