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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 …

Contemporary Nursing In Rural Appalachia: A Hermeneutic Study, Evelyn Brewer

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Nurses make up a significant source of direct care for individuals, families, and communities. The problematic distribution of nurses and the potential to lose practicing nurses emphasizes the importance of retention and support of nursing professionals, especially in rural locations. One of the best ways to discover what is important to nurses is to ask and listen to the replies.

The focus for this dissertation is the lived experience of registered nurses in a six-county area in three adjoining states in rural South Central Appalachia. The purpose of this study is to interpret and understand the lived experience of contemporary …

Examining The Mechanisms Of Religious Ecology On Population Health And Material Well-Being, Joseph Andrew Clark

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

A growing body of research has addressed the relationship between community-level religious environments and important aspects of well-being, such as mortality, crime, and social mobility. This research argues that the prevalence of specific religious traditions shapes these important outcomes through a variety of mechanisms. While there is no shortage of mechanisms proposed by authors - such as local attitudes towards public institutions, gender norms, and social networks - these mechanisms remain themselves untested. A notable critique of this literature suggests that without evidence supporting the existence of these mechanisms as described, scholars involved in this research run the risk of …

The Implementation Of The Teach-Back Method In Dash Diet Education To Improve Blood Pressure Control In Patients With Hypertension And Low Health Literacy, Patrice Helen Spencer

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Low health literacy is closely correlated with poorly-managed chronic disease conditions. Hypertension is a common chronic disease condition which can be better controlled through compliance with the dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet; however, patients with low health literacy may have difficulty understanding the DASH diet without proper education. The teach-back method is an evidence-based education tool which can empower patients with low health literacy to better control the management of hypertension through adherence to the DASH diet. This is an evidence-based project which purposes to reveal the effectiveness of the teach-back method in providing DASH diet education in …

Differences In Falls And Recovery From A Slip Based On An Individual's Lower Extremity Corrective Response, Samuel J. Wilson, Paul T. Donahue, Charles C. Williams, Christopher M. Hill, Jeffrey D. Simpson, Dwight E. Waddell, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Harish Chander, Chip Wade, John C. Garner

Faculty Publications

Background: Slips and falls account for high rates of injury and mortality in multiple populations. The corrective responses during the slip perturbation have been well documented. However, when a fall results from a slip, it is unclear which of these responses were inadequate.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in lower extremity corrective responses of the slip recovery response between individuals who fall and those who recover.

Methodology: Sixty-four participants completed this study (32 males & 32 females). Participant’s gait kinematics and kinetics were collected during normal gait (NG) and an unexpected slip …

Let It Rest: Sleep And Health As Positive Correlates Of Forgiveness Of Others And Self-Forgiveness, Loren Toussaint, Andrew J. Gall, Alyssa Cheadle, David R. Williams

Faculty Publications

Objective: The present study examined forgiveness of others, self-forgiveness, sleep, and health in a nationally representative sample of United States adults. It was hypothesised that sleep would mediate the associations of forgiveness of others and self-forgiveness with health.

Design: A nationally representative survey of 1,423 United States adults.

Main Outcome Measures: Measures included forgiveness of others, self-forgiveness, sleep quantity, sleep quality, psychological distress, life satisfaction, and self-rated physical health.

Results: Forgiveness of others (β = .20, p < .001) and self-forgiveness (β = .11, p < .01) were associated with sleep and forgiveness of others (β = .24, p < .001) and self-forgiveness (β = .27, p < .001) were associated with health. Sleep was associated with health (β = .45, p < .001) and also acted as a mediator of the associations of forgiveness of others (β = .09, p < .01) and self-forgiveness (β = .05, p < .01) with health.

Conclusions: Forgiveness of others and self-forgiveness may attenuate emotions such as anger, regret, and rumination and provide …

Aortic Stenosis Poster, Katonya Lawson

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the aortic valve secondary to calcification and fibrosis. It is the most common valve disorder and the second most frequent reason for cardiac surgery. As the elderly population increases, the number of patients presenting with aortic stenosis will increase. RNs and APRNs need to be aware of the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of aortic stenosis because the disease can progress quickly and be fatal if mismanaged. Patients with aortic stenosis have an increased risk of morbidity and mortality during the peri-operative period during non-cardiac surgery. Therefore, CRNAs must remain vigilant when caring for this …

Improving The Health And Functional Status Of Institutionalized Older Adults Through The Nurse, Caregiver And Older-Adults Partnership Model (Miradasia), Junaiti Sahar, Dwi Nuviyandari Kusuma Wati, Etty Rekawati

Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia

Health and functional status are standard measurements in older adult’s services that showed physical and mental condition. However, institutionalized older adults with several adjustments and their limited source might cause compromised health and functional status. The quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effect of MiRaDaSia (nurses and caregivers joined the partnership model) on health and functional status among institutionalized older adults in Jakarta. It included 106 participants as intervention groups and 106 participants as control groups, who selected by multistage random sampling. We used the SF-12 and Barthel index to measure older-adults health and functional status. MiRaDaSia model was implemented …

The Determinant Of Outpatient Health Services Utilization For Elderly Patient In Indonesia (Susenas 2017 Data Analysis), Rizki Asriani Putri, Yaslis Ilyas

Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration

Indonesia has entered an aging population as showed by the number of elderly population which has reached more than 7% of the population. Basically, the increase in the elderly population will also increase the number of illnesses, because the more a person ages, the physical condition will decrease and be more susceptible to disease. This research is a quantitative study that aims to determine the determinants of outpatient health service use for Indonesian elderly in 2017. This research used secondary data from the 2017 National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) results with the unit of analysis is people aged ≥ 60 years …

Rocque To Help Inform Vulnerable Populations In Breast Cancer Decision-Making, Staff

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Minimally-Invasive Methods Of Examining Biological Changes In Response To Chronic Stress: A Scoping Review, Rebecca Elizabeth Salomon, Ashley Vaughan, Kelly R. Tan, Keely Muscatell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse researchers are increasingly interested in the biological effects of chronic stress. Using minimally invasive methods to collect biological indicators may improve research access to vulnerable populations. This review maps the indicators being measured through minimally invasive methods to investigate a variety of biological changes in response to chronic stress.

A Mixed Methods Evaluation Of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice For Older Adults, Anna-Rae Montano

Doctoral Dissertations

As the population ages, healthcare systems will need to adapt to better care for older adults. New models of care will need to be created to meet the unique needs of older people. Although there is research supporting the use of interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP), further investigation is necessary to elucidate the barriers and facilitators affecting systemic implementation of this model of care and its long term outcomes. This dissertation aimed to fill gaps in the literature base regarding IPCP and its utilization as a model of care for older adults. First, an integrative review of the barriers and facilitators …

A Comparative Study On Successful Aging Of Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors, Younghee Yun

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of the study was to compare successful aging of cancer patients and cancer survivors. This was a secondary analysis study, used data from the Korea National and Health Nutrition Examination Survey. This study provide a basis for designing management programs as interventions to increase successful aging.

Acculturative Stress And Resilience Among Older Filipino Americans, Reimund Serafica

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study explored the interplay between acculturation, acculturative stress, and resilience, and their collective impact on physical and mental health self-evaluation among older Filipino Americans.

Creating Space For Nursing Research In The Fourth Industrial Age: A Serendipitous Journey Of An Emerging Nurse Researcher, Michael Joseph S. Dino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The session showcases the serendipitous journey of an Emerging Nurse Researcher 2019 honoree and shall highlight his experiences and creative thoughts and approaches on the changes, challenges, chances, and choices in juxtapositioning the theory and praxis of Nursing through research and scholarship in the Fourth Industrial Age (Nursing 4.0).

Promoting Holistic Comfort In Sexuality Of Older Adults, Barbara Suzy Diggle-Fox, Susan Glose

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this session is to critically appraise and present research findings pertaining to sexuality in older adults and to translate these findings into useful processes and tools that can be used to support comfort in sexuality and sexual well-being of older adults.

Cultural Factors Affecting Resilience Of Filipino Immigrant Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes the results of a descriptive study exploring the relationship between resilience, acculturative stress, and cultural family beliefs about disclosing mental health problems among Filipino immigrant women living in the United States.

Integrating A Psychospiritual Approach Of Holistic Wellness In Treating Those With Mental Health Disorders, Anka Roberto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will critically appraise, synthesize, and present recent evidence based holistic psychospiritual practices that enhance comfort for those diagnosed with mental health disorders allowing for transcendence to a mentally well state of being.

Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Despite the prevalence of chronic pain globally that similarly impacts Asian Immigrants (AIs), there is an evident gap in the literature as to how AIs managed their chronic pain. A rigorous integrative review was conducted emphasizing resilience among AIs that strongly influenced adequate self-management of their pain.

Triplett, Evelyn, Collection, 1914-1984, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

Finding Aids

Evelyn Triplett was a dance and health professor at Pittsburg State University from 1947 to 1980, as well as several other institutions of higher learning. She was a nationally respected instructor and published numerous articles and studies over the health benefits of dance and physical education in the public schools. This collection includes correspondence, professional material, photographs, publications, and recordings. Evelyn Triplett was born on April 10, 1910 in Webb City, Missouri to Franklin and Margaret Triplett. She and her family moved to Pittsburg, Kansas when she was 11. She earned a B.S. in Health and Physical Education from Kansas …

The Comprehensive Health Education Program For Overweight And Diabetic Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yuwadee Saraboon, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To explore the effects of a comprehensive health education program on knowledge of knee osteoarthritis, self-efficacy, and expectation of treatment outcomes in overweight and diabetic older adults with knee osteoarthritis.

An Investigation On The Core Competencies Of Professional Dementia Caregivers, Huei-Ling Huang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu, Hsiu-Li Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the core competencies of professional dementia caregivers as a basis for establishing their core competencies and to provide a reference for the planning of dementia care training programs in schools and other related organizations.

A Poor Social-Support Trajectory Is Associated With Worse Health Outcomes After Hip Fracture, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe types of trajectories in post-operative social support for hip fractured persons with DM and how these trajectory types influence the health outcomes within 2 years following the hip fracture.

Process Of Validation Of The Instrument Of Marital Satisfaction And Marital Adjustment In Colombian Population, Luz Patricia Diaz Heredia, Luz Stella Bueno Robles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is a Psychometric study for the validation of the instrument of satisfaction and marital adjustment, in Colombia South America. This research Tool is one of the most useful in the area of marital relationships.

A Tailored Intervention For The Elderly: A Feasibility Study, Ladda Senarphitak, Suparb Aree-Ue, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Paphon Sa-Ngasoongsong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The feasibility of the self-efficacy theoretical based "tailored intervention program" to reduce fear of falling, lessen incidence of re-falling, and improve functional abilities in older adults undergoing hip surgery.

A Preoperative Care Bundle Program For Older Adults Waiting For Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Jintana Rittharomya, Suparb Aree-Ue, Porntip Malathum, Basia Belza, Pisamai Orathai, Viroj Kawinwonggowit

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To determine the effectiveness of the Preoperative Care Bundle Program (PCBP) on the self-efficacy in health behavior, health outcomes (pain, quadriceps muscle strength, range of motion, movement ability and health-related quality of life), and patients' satisfaction with nursing care in patients on a wait list for TKA.

Experience With The Participation Of Cancer Patients In The Shared Decision Making: Qualitative Research, Huei-Lan Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nowadays, shared decision making is one of the important paradigm in clinical healthcare. SDM is a process by considering patients' preferences to reach healthcare decisions. This study aims to understand the experience of cancer patients participating in the shared decision making of medical communication.

Woodhull Study Revisited: Why Your Research Isn't Making Headlines, Diana J. Mason

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Twenty years later after the original Woodhull Study, a replication found that nurses remain invisible in health news media. A companion study explored the reasons why. These reasons shape strategies nurse researchers can use to increase the likelihood of disseminating their research to the public, policymakers and other key stakeholders.

Involving Patients And Families In A Social Robot Study, Lillian Hung, Annette Berndt, Christine Wallsworth, Neil Horne, Mario Gregorio, Jim Mann, Cindy Liu, Evan Woldum, Andy Au-Yeung, Habib Chaudhury

Patient Experience Journal

Innovative research in care practice for older people can benefit from the active involvement of patient and family partners. Involvement may begin with identifying priorities, then move to formulate research questions and to plan the research methods, to data collection, and finally to analysis and knowledge dissemination. However, in the field of dementia care, actively engaging patients and families in co-research is a novel practice that needs exploration. This paper describes the experiences and perspectives of two patient researchers and three family researchers, along with four clinicians (two physicians, a nurse, and an occupational therapist) within a social robot project …