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Diagnostic Accuracy Of The Passive Straight Leg Raise Test In Detecting Compression Of The Lower Lumbar Nerve Roots, Hisham Mohamed Hussein, Ehab Kamel, Mohamed Ragab, Ahmed Elerian

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Lumbar nerve root compression is a pathological condition that occurs commonly in the low back pain population. Passive straight leg raise (SLR) is a clinical test widely used to confirm this pathological condition. Yet, its diagnostic accuracy needs further investigation. Objective: To assess the sensitivity and specificity of the passive SLR test in detecting compression of the lower lumbar nerve roots using magnetic resonance imaging as a reference standard. Design: This study is a prospective diagnostic-accuracy study. Methods: One hundred-and-twelve participants (82 males and 30 females) met the inclusion criteria and joined the study. Participants were recruited through direct …

The Clinical Placement Process Through The Lens Of The Director Of Clinical Education: A Qualitative Multiple Case Analysis, Jamie L. Greco, Katherine Myers

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The placement process is a key contributor to current challenges in health science clinical education. The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is the central figure in coordinating the placement process in physical therapist education. Despite their central role, there is no research exploring the DCE perspective during this process. The purpose of this study was to explore the DCE’s experience in navigating the placement process to further understand how the DCE role is impacted by barriers and facilitators encountered during this process. Methods: Fourteen DCEs representing private and public institutions from across the country participated in the …

Knowledge Level And Attitudes Of Physiotherapy Students On Tissue/Organ Transplantation And Donation: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Deniz Tuncer, Hulya Nilgun Gurses

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Physiotherapists do not have the opportunity to acquire sufficient knowledge and skills in tissue/organ donation and transplantation as part of their education. The aim was to examine the level of knowledge and attitudes of physiotherapy students regarding organ donation and transplantation. Method: The study was designed as a descriptive cross-sectional study and conducted among the four academic years of physiotherapy students. A total of 161 students participated in this study. The level of knowledge and attitudes were assessed using the ‘Organ-Tissue Donation and Transplantation Knowledge Scale’ and the ‘Organ Donation Attitude Scale’ along with the sociodemographic information form. Results: …

A Perfect Storm?: The Association Of Vitamin D With Injury Incidence Among Acrobatics And Tumbling Athletes, Katherine M. Lee, Andrew R. Gallucci, Jeff S. Forsse, Leticia Cherpe De Souza, Laura R. Irvin, Emily J. Boyer, Kristin H. Fant, Jeffery Heileson, Leslee Funderburk

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: Acrobatics and Tumbling (A&T) is an emerging NCAA sport. Due to the novelty of the sport, limited research on injury incidence and correlates exists. Anecdotal evidence suggests that A&T presents with high injury rates. A relationship between vitamin D and bony injuries exists among athletes, but little is known about soft tissue injuries. Understanding the causes and incidence of injuries, including vitamin D, may assist athletic trainers. Methods: Forty-two A&T athletes (19.69 ± 1.199 years) completed 2 blood draws as part of routine medical care prior to and following fall training period. Results: Average vitamin D at T1 was …

Student Perspectives On Transition From Bachelor’S To Master’S Degree For Professional Athletic Trainers: Advantages And Disadvantages, Bobbi A. Severt, Michael B. Phillips, Janet Kesterson Isbell

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand the perspectives of students interested in a career in athletic training on the degree change and what they perceive as advantages and disadvantages to pursuing a master's level professional degree in athletic training. Method: A case study was conducted using an interpretivism framework informed by a constructionism theoretical stance. A focus group of six current undergraduate pre-athletic training students and individual interviews of three pre-athletic training graduates along with current and historical documents were used to collect data. An inductive approach was used to analyze data along with reflexive thematic analysis …

Effect Of Russian Current And Structured Exercise Program On Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis: A Case Series, Nagma Khan, Ashwini Bulbuli

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is the most common complication occurring post-delivery that limits the functional well-being of the affected individuals. Management of diastasis recti can include an abdominal binder, core strengthening, taping, and various surgical procedures. There is limited evidence to support the Russian current and structured exercise intervention in managing patients with DRA. Methodology: Three patients identified with DRA underwent a multi-modal treatment regimen including a hot moist pack, Russian current, abdominal binder, transverse abdominus activation exercises, treadmill training, and stationary cycling training. Outcomes were assessed using the visual analogue scale, abdominal girth, Ranney DRA scale, Oswestry …

Promoting Cultural Humility As A Core Value Into Healthcare Professional Practice: Focusing On The Journey And Not The Destination, Archana Vatwani

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

There is an increase in diversity in our nation, and as such, health care professionals need to have the tools to maximize patient outcomes, considering the breadth of these needs. It is important to improve effectiveness, as health care providers, by increasing cultural awareness and knowledge of cultural humility. The three factors that guide cultural humility include lifelong commitment to self-evaluation, fixing power imbalances, and developing partnerships with people and groups who advocate for others. These aspects may enhance future health care providers’ ability to minimize health care disparities and optimize health care for all patients. In addition, discussions related …

The Art Of Empathy: Visual Art Interpretation And Creation To Enhance Empathy In Dpt Students, Nora B. Collier, Leslie Taylor

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Purpose: To pilot the inclusion of a visual arts unit grounded in social constructivist theory and framed around Visual Thinking Strategy into an entry-level anatomy course and explore its influence on enhancing empathy in Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Methods: 37 students enrolled in the second semester of an 8-semester program participated in this exploratory study using a mixed methods, pre-test, post-test design. Prior to and after the 3-week unit, students completed the Jefferson Scale of Empathy – Health Care Provider Student version (JSP-HPS). After the unit, students provided written reflections on their learning experiences. The JSP-HPS was assessed via …

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Natural Language Processing Implementation: Electronic Medical Record Alerts For Child Abuse, James Robbins

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Suspected child abuse in emergency departments is best managed by a specialist team trained to distinguish abuse from non-abuse. Previous researchers have developed clinical decision support tools to aid frontline clinicians recognize often subtle signs of child abuse. However, little is published about the success of integration of these tools into clinical practice. Our objective is to explore the efficacy of a natural language processing tool developed and validated by researchers at Yale by measuring changes in referral rates to Yale’s child protection team before and after implementation of the tool in the form of electronic medical record alerts. This …

Hsc Connects Newsletter - March 22, 2024, Unm Hsc Communications

HSC Connects Newsletters

Weekly newsletter of the UNM Health Sciences Center.

Processes And Mechanisms Of Change In Mindfulness-Based Interventions For Substance Use Disorders: A Contextually Sensitive Systematic Review, David I.K Moniz-Lewis, Katie Witkiewitz

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

This review investigates the core processes that make mindfulness-based treatments for substance use disorders effective. It specifically investigates the rigor of the methods used to investigate these processes, as well as how these studies contextualized processes within the sociocultural contexts of participants. The review identified various processes that make mindfulness treatments effective. Further, it highlights that most studies employed rigorous methods but very few accounted for sociocultural context.

Funding: DML is supported via the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism T32 Predoctoral Fellowship (5T32AA018108) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse POSITIVE Research Study (UG3/UH3DA051441). KW is supported by …

Third Trimester Equivalent Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Leads To Impaired Contextual Conditioning Paralleled By Blunted Activity Of The Anteroventral Thalamus, Mitchell Morningstar, David Linsenbardt, Katalina Lopez, Fernando Valenzuela

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders result in a variety of learning and memory deficits. In this original study, we examined learning deficits between a third trimester equivalent alcohol exposure (TTAE) mouse model and their saline control counterparts. Additionally, we assessed the functional connectivity between 100+ brain regions using a marker of neural activity, cFOS. Overall, TTAE mice showed deficits in learning and differential network activation.

Identifying Barriers And Pathways To Care Among College Students With Early Psychosis, Natasha Dark, Annette S. Crisanti, Perla M. Romero, Justine L. Saavedra, Bess R. Friedman, Sam Barans, David Lardier, Juan Bustillo, Mauricio Tohen, Rhoshel Lenroot, Dawn Halperin

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

In this study, young college students in New Mexico, under 25yo, were asked for how they seek mental health care. It was found that those who first sought non-psychiatric help faced more delays in getting specialized treatment for their first signs of psychosis. Trust issues and fear of being judged were common barriers to seeking care, unaffected by ethnicity or gender, suggesting a need for better psychiatric care access and support systems.

Project Aware Third Year Successes: Improvements In Everyday Life, Social Connectedness, And Overall Mental Health, Haely Katt, Carolina Verdezoto, Abigail Thompson, Sondra Samaniego, Ariel Homer, Tyler Kincaid, Thomas Chavez, Cynthia Melugin, David Lardier

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) is a collaborative initiative led by New Mexico’s Public Education Department to enhance the mental health support system for school-aged youth. Specifically, AWARE focuses on raising mental health awareness, training adults to identify and respond to concerns, and connecting youth with needed services. Recent evaluation shows significant improvements in enhancing students’ ability to deal with everyday life, social connectedness, and overall mental health.

Long-Term Potentiation Disruption Underlying Cognitive Impairment In Electroconvulsive Therapy, Danielle Farrar, Karen Luo, Jude Chavez, Bibh Nguyen, Kevin Wilson, Sarah Ward, Christopher Abbott

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a highly effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) yet many candidates for ECT treatment are reluctant due to the risk of cognitive side effects. It’s not currently known what underlies this cognitive impairment, but it has been proposed that long-term potentiation (LTP), which is a strengthening of neuronal connections underlying learning and memory, is disrupted during ECT treatment. We are measuring changes in LTP during ECT using electroencephalography (EEG).

Bacteriophage Virus-Like Particle-Based Vaccines Against Opioids, Isabella G. Romano, Brandi Johnson-Weaver, Herman Staats, William Wetstel, Yumei Huang, Bruce Blough, Susan B. Core, Bryce Chackerian, Kathryn M. Frietze

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

The opioid crisis is an increasing issue globally, and particularly in the United States. Recent advancements have shown that vaccines targeting opioid drugs are a promising new therapeutic option to combat opioid use disorder and overdose. Our group has developed a novel opioid vaccine using a virus-like particle based design. Here we demonstrate its efficacy in targeting multiple opioid drugs.

Economic Cost To Society Due To Community Nonacceptance Of Lgbtq Youth In Florida Based On Fatal And Non-Fatal Suicide Attempts, Seiji Imai

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

The LGBTQ youth suicide rate is higher in communities with higher community nonacceptance. This research examines the economic cost to society of the difference in suicide rates attributed to community nonacceptance. In Florida, a state with recent increases in hostility towards the LGBTQ community and LGBTQ rights, the annual cost of community nonacceptance of LGBTQ youth was found to be $309.43 million.

Nm Start: Serving The Needs Of Individuals With Developmental Disabilities And Mental Health Needs, Tiffany L. Otero, Felicia Nevarez, Pat Osbourn, Michelle Lafont, Collin Massey, Cynthia King, Mohammad Murtuza, Heather Krapf

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

The NM START Program, housed at the UNM Center for Development and Disability, launched in August 2023, as an initiative to address the issues experienced by individuals with disabilities in the State of New Mexico. The START (Systemic-Therapeutic-Assessment-Resources-Treatment) model is an evidence-informed model of integrated community crisis prevention & intervention services for individuals ages 6 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. START was first developed in 1988 by Dr. Joan B. Beasley and was cited as a best practice in the 2002 US Surgeon General’s report and by the National Academy of Sciences in 2016. …

Ctsc Clinical And Translational Research Experience (Ct-Rex) Program, Regis Lacher, Annette Crisanti

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

There is a workforce shortage in Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs. e.g., study coordinators, data management specialists) with a widening gap between supply and demand. The “great resignation” has exacerbated this problem with current resignation rates among CRPs 60% higher than in 2020. Research on this workforce shows that for every one qualified Clinical Research Coordinator, there are seven job postings. The ratio for Clinical Research Nurses is 1:10 and the ratio for Regulatory Affairs Professionals is 1:35. Furthermore, the US job market for CRPs is predicted to grow by 10% between 2016 and 2026. In terms of consequences, the CRPs …

Traumatic Brain Injury And Psychopathic Traits In Justice-Involved Adult Males, Michaela M. Milillo, Tessa Cappelle, Gerard J.B Clarke, Craig S. Neumann, J Michael Maurer, Nathaniel Anderson, Carla L. Harenski, David Arciniegas, Jean Decety, Michael Koenigs, Kent A. Kiehl

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

This is an original study that investigates correlates of traumatic brain injury (TBI; i.e., severity, total number of TBIs, age at first TBI) and psychopathic traits (i.e., antisocial or interpersonal qualities) in justice-involved adult males who were incarcerated at the time of their participation. Our results show higher levels of psychopathic traits in individuals with TBI versus those without, which suggests a greater need to target TBI in the treatment of justice-involved populations.

FUNDING This work was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (R01MH109329 R01DA026964, R01DA026505, R01MH071896, R01DA020870, R01MH070539; PI: Kent A. Kiehl, Ph.D.).

Recognizing Strokes In The Pacu In Adult Versus Pediatric Patients, Juliet Velhagen, Thomas Ferrer, Ricardo Falcon, Tim Petersen, Codruta Soneru

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

This poster discusses strokes in the post-anesthesia care unit in both adult and pediatric patients. We discuss stroke incidence, post-anesthesia stroke symptoms to be aware of, what symptoms overlap between adult and pediatric patients, and the importance of early stroke recognition.

Peer Support Model To Address Substance Use Disorders Treatment Engagement In Rural Communities, Justine L. Saavedra, Lucia E. Martinez, Annette Crisanti, Sttep Research Group

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

New Mexico consistently leads the nation in alcohol-related and drug overdose deaths. In an attempt to reduce the consequences of substance use disorder (SUD), a telehealth-SUD treatment program is being implemented at Sandoval Regional Medical Center to reach underserved rural communities. Peer Support Workers (PSWs) deliver culturally informed treatment and medical professionals provide medication addiction treatment. Data on participant outcomes and preliminary costs associated with peer delivered TH-SUD treatment are currently being collected.

Funding: Research reported in this presentation was supported by Congressionally Delegated funds administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Award Number 1H79FG000817-01.

Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor 1 Agonist Sew2871 Reduces Bbb Dysfunction And Improves The Cognitive Impairment Associated With Cerebral Small Vessel Disease, Bushra Shal, Michael Griego, Yirong Yang, Laurel Sillerud, Carlos Perez, Joanna Mcchriston, Haoran Deng, Haojie Chen, Yi Yang

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Cerebral small vessel disease (SVD) involves vascular pathological processes under hypoxic hypoperfusion that contributes to the endothelial dysfunction resulting in blood brain barrier (BBB) damage, brain white and grey matter lesions, and vascular cognitive impairment. We previously reported that activation of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1), using a selective S1PR1 agonist, SEW2871 (SEW) reversed the loss of BBB integrity. This study investigated the different doses of SEW2871, a S1PR1 agonist against neuropathological cascades involved in SVD.

FUNDING: This study is supported by a NIH/NINDS grant (1RF1NS110724) to Dr. Yi Yang

A Review On The Diagnostic Utility Of Artificial Intelligence In Psychology, Serena Smith, Eunice Kim

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been increasingly integrated into clinical and neuroscientific research methods over the last decade, expanding on methods and results while raising ethical concerns. Concerns about patient privacy, scientific and clinical validity, neuro-discrimination, and anthropomorphism have been evaluated in the literature (Salles, et al., 2020, Ienca and Ignatiadis, 2020, Timmons, et al., 2022). A literature review was conducted to evaluate the potential benefits as well as the potential concerns associated with recent AI developments over the last 5 years in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. 30 articles were reviewed using Google Scholar and PubMed. Search terms included …

Longitudinal Trajectories Of Ptsd Severity And Associations With Risk And Protective Factors Among Recently Resettled Refugees In The United States, David Lardier, Meredith A. Blackwell, Jessica R. Goodkind

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Refugees are at risk of experiencing emotional distress due to exposure to traumatic events. Less is known about the etiological trajectories of these mental health symptoms. This study conducted secondary data analyses from a longitudinal RCT testing an intervention among 290 refugees from 148 households. The primary purpose of the current study was to identify distinct longitudinal subgroup trajectories based on participant PTSD severity among refugees as well as factors influencing latent class group membership.

Pilot-Testing A Vascular Risk Factor Reduction Intervention For Adults With Post Stroke Executive Dysfunction: Champs, Suzanne Burns, Tim Dionne, Jude Chavez, Karen Lou, Binh T. Nguyen, Sarah K. Ward, Kevin Wilson, Davin Quinn, Jessica Richardson

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Non-Expert Summary: People with stroke are at an increased risk for recurrent stroke, heart disease, cognitive decline, and general decline in health and function after returning to community living. This poster describes the protocol and study progress for a pilot intervention project that is designed to provide metacognitive strategy training and vascular risk factor reduction education in people with stroke and residual cognitive deficits like executive dysfunction.

Examining Substance Use And Mental Health Patterns Among Hispanic Adolescents: A Latent Class Analysis And Its Associations With Risk And Protective Factors, Carolina Verdezoto, David Lardier, Pauline Garcia-Reed, Robert J. Reid

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

Concurrent substance use and comorbid mental health issues tend to be correlated with numerous socioecological indicators (e.g., community violence exposure; low community connectedness) as well as both interpersonal (e.g., family relationships) and intrapersonal (e.g. perceived empowerment) experiences. The purpose of this study was to examine alcohol and concurrent drug use patterns among Hispanic adolescents in an underserved community as well as associations with community ecology (e.g. access to drugs and alcohol; community connectedness), family dynamics, and intrapersonal domains of self-efficacy and empowerment. Such research may help in supporting target treatment and prevention.

FUNDING: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …

Department Of Family & Community Medicine Transdisciplinary Evaluation And Support Clinic (Teasc), Martin Gonzales, Toni Benton, John Phillips, Gail Thaler, Helene Silverblatt, May Goldenberg, Clark Hardgrave, Amber Seik, Pat Beery, Shelly Marek, Liz Donsbach, Rae Romero

Brain & Behavioral Health Research Day

This poster submission highlights the success and impact the Transdisplinary Evaluation and Support clinic (TEASC) has had in providing healthcare and behavioral requirements of adolescents and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Over the past three decades, the TEASC has successfully implemented a consultative model to address the complex needs of individuals with I/DD, catering to both teens and adults. This innovative team model offers statewide consultative services, extending support to individuals, their families, and their support teams. TEASC employs a variety of interdisciplinary clinical initiatives to provide clinical expertise throughout the state. The TEASC Evaluation involves in-person consultations …