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072 -- How Provider-Patient Interactions Influence Patient Experiences, Emily Lumbis

GREAT Day Posters

The interaction between a patient and a provider is crucial to the success of any medical or healthcare appointment. It often goes overlooked, and there is more of a focus on the provider correctly diagnosing and treating the patient. Although patients will remember the success of being properly diagnosed and treated for an illness, what truly stands out is the way the interaction went. This ethnographic research project focuses on provider-patient interactions from the patient’s perspective, and how those interactions shaped their experiences. The goal of this study was to better understand the interactions between patients and providers and the …

103 -- The Effects Of Gentrification On Minority Health And Wellbeing In New York City, Maya Nunez

GREAT Day Posters

Gentrification, which can be defined as “a process in which formerly under-resourced, neighborhoods experience reinvestment and in-migration of increasingly affluent new residents”, is a multi-level phenomenon that has been linked with negative resident health outcomes, specifically among minority groups (Tulier et al., 2019, 1). Attempts to reduce health inequalities have resulted in increased research on the relationship between gentrification and health (Tuiler et al., 2019, 1). Although scholars have been able to identify the several benefits and costs of gentrification on minority health, there are significant challenges to studying this relationship. Current scholarship has demonstrated that a negative relationship exists …

107 -- Ambient Belonging Cues In Digital Spaces, Benjamin Tucker, Rachel Denzler, Kathryn Wallace, Daniel Regen

GREAT Day Posters

Belonging is a basic human need with substantial impact on overall health and well-being (e.g., Baumeister & Leary, 1995). The presence of ambient identity cues, socially symbolic objects that communicate stereotypes about group members inhabiting a given environment, can powerfully impact perceptions of belonging and interest (Cheryan et al., 2009). Much of the existing work on ambient belonging has focused on racialized or gendered domains and has predominantly assessed cues present in physical spaces (e.g., Cheryan et al., 2009; Davies et al., 2002). The current work seeks to examine differential cues that may be barriers to prospective undergraduate students’ interest …

127 -- Chinese-American Sibling Relationships: The Role Of Age, Culture, And Responsibilities On Identity Development, Terry Lei, Elena Cheung, Katharine Martin, Lauren Martin

GREAT Day Posters

This qualitative study examines the sibling relationships of Chinese-American college students. A thematic analysis led to the emergence of three themes. The findings revealed the unique role of age in sibling relationships and the distinct sibling-specific responsibilities influencing identity development within Chinese-American culture.

129 -- Political Partisanship Impact On United States Covid-19 Policy, Ashley Gilmore

GREAT Day Posters

Using data from multiple different studies, I will be examining the impact that political partisanship had on policy implementation in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to a consensus in the United States that polarization has continuously increased since 2016 I will be investigating if the worldwide pandemic has increased polarization, or if there is a general falsity among the United States public. Furthermore, the impact of this perceived rise in polarization on the necessary implementation of policies during the pandemic will be investigated further. A perceived partisan polarization in the United States did have an impact on …

131 -- Primary Loss To Write-In Victory: A District-Based Analysis Of The 2021 City Of Buffalo Mayoral Election, Alexander Maccallini

GREAT Day Posters

The 2021 mayoral election for the City of Buffalo, New York was unprecedented in the city’s history. That year’s Democratic Primary saw India Walton, a union-backed progressive upstart, upset the incumbent Mayor Byron Brown. Brown, having served in consecutive terms since 2005, promptly embarked on a write-in campaign. His rhetoric during the campaign echoed fears of moderates and conservatives towards criminal justice reform and economic equity. In the general election, Brown pulled off an unprecedented write-in victory over Walton. This research will examine the circumstances of this election, by analyzing factors that made each candidate’s campaign successful. Data on election …

Outcomes Of Covid-19 Infection In Patients With Hematological Malignancies- A Multicenter Analysis From Pakistan, Adeeba Zaki, Salman Muhammad Soomar, Danish Hasan Khan, Hasan Shaharyar Sheikh, Raheel Iftikhar, Ayaz Mir, Zeba Aziz, Khadija Bano, Hafsa Naseer, Qamar Un-Nisa Chaudhry

Section of Haematology/Oncology

Purpose: COVID-19 infection resulting from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) began to spread across the globe in early 2020. Patients with hematologic malignancies are supposed to have an increased risk of mortality from coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) infection. From Pakistan, we report the analysis of the outcome and interaction between patient demographics and tumor subtype and COVID-19 infection and hematological malignancy.
Patients and methods: This multicenter, retrospective study included adult patients with a history of histologically proven hematological malignancies who were tested positive for COVID-19 via PCR presented at the oncology department of 5 tertiary care hospitals …

Adverse Childhood Experiences Screening In Adulthood: Knowledge, Attitudes, And Self-Efficacy Among Tennessee Nurse Practitioners, Megan M. Wanca

DNP Projects

Despite the prevalence of adverse childhood events (ACEs) and the relationship with negative health outcomes in adults, research shows clinical use of ACE screening is low among healthcare providers including nurse practitioners (NPs). The scholarly project’s purpose was to examine how Tennessee NP knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy influence intentions to screen for ACEs related to childhood trauma or abuse in adult patients. Using the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model as the theoretical framework, a cross-sectional and exploratory design assessed the association of NPs’ ACE screening knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy on the NPs’ intention to screen for ACEs in adult patients. A reliable …

A Quality Improvement Project To Examine The Impact Of The Use Of Structured Diabetes Educational Materials For Medical Personnel, Alina Jaffer

DNP Projects

With the immigrant population increasing in the United States, the demand for healthcare providers who can provide culturally appropriate care and intracultural communication has increased. Compared to individuals born in the United States, immigrants with diabetes are less likely to meet the standardized targets for diabetes management, resulting in disparities in diabetes-related complications. The problem is the lack of evidence-based patient education for all people, including immigrants who do not speak English as a first language. The purpose of this project was to assess whether or not language-specific structured diabetes educational material for healthcare personnel use would increase the efficacy …

American Rescue Plan Act (Arpa): City And County Budget Allocations In The Mountain West, Katie M. Gilbertson, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Economic Development & Workforce

This fact sheet details how city and county governments within the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah allocated funds from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF) portion of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Brookings Metro in partnership with the National League of Cities and the National Association of Counties created the “Local Government ARPA Investment Tracker” to display how communities across the country allocate this financial resource. This interactive site allows budget information from cities and counties to be added as such decisions are made.

Soil Volatile Organic Compound Emissions In Response To Soil Warming And Nitrogen Deposition, A. L. Romero-Olivares, C. L. Davie-Martin, M. Kramshoj, R. Rinnan, Serita D. Frey

Faculty Publications

Biogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) play crucial roles in ecosystems at multiple scales, ranging from mediating soil microbial interactions to contributing to atmospheric chemistry. However, soil VOCs and how they respond to environmental change remains understudied. We aimed to assess how 2 abiotic global change drivers, soil warming and simulated nitrogen (N) deposition, impact soil VOC emissions over time in a temperate forest. We characterized the effect of warming, N deposition, and their interaction on the composition and emissions of soil VOCs during the growing season of 2 consecutive years. We found that chronic warming and N deposition enhanced total …

Meal Timing, Meal Frequency And Metabolic Syndrome, Fatema Alkhulaifi, Charles Darkoh

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Individuals with metabolic syndrome have increased risk for developing health conditions, including cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Modifiable risk factors, such as exercise and diet, are key components in the prevention and control of metabolic syndrome. Specifically, dietary patterns and habits are extremely successful in controlling more than one of the metabolic syndrome risk factors. Meal timing and frequency have been associated with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic conditions. However, there is limited evidence linking metabolic syndrome to meal timing and meal frequency. This review summarizes and discusses how meal timing and frequency impact metabolic outcomes in adults.

Black Carbon And Meteorological Parameters At Two Locations In Northern Mississippi, Ashton Swader

Honors Theses

Black Carbon, which is a component of fine particulate matter, is a known pollutant that has been linked to the development of several diseases including cardiovascular disease. This pollutant can be measured by taking samples of air within a certain region and analyzing them using a transmissometer. It is known that black carbon concentrations tend to be higher in urban areas when compared to rural areas within a region. Black carbon concentrations can also vary depending on certain meteorological parameters such as temperature and humidity. There were no current studies that analyze the air quality in northern Mississippi due to …

Infant Car Seat Safety Education And Confidence Measure For Maternal-Child Nursing Students, Mariah A. Arnett

Honors College Theses

Studies have shown that nursing students experience a greater-than-normal amount of anxiety and decreased clinical confidence when in settings involving infants and children, which is said to have a negative impact on the learning experience (Lassche, 2013; Moscaritolo, 2009). Patient education is a vital aspect of nursing, but one that the student nurse may not feel comfortable taking part in, either because of their lack of nursing experience or because of a lack of experience with infants and infant safety (Potter, 2020; Lassche, 2013). This project attempts to assess for a change in clinical confidence after providing a subject specific …

Citizenship Matters: Non-Citizen Covid-19 Mortality Disparities In New York And Los Angeles, Jason A. Douglas, Georgiana Bostean, Angel Miles Nash, Emmanuel B. John, Lawrence M. Brown, Andrew M. Subica

Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles

U.S. non-citizen residents are burdened by inequitable access to socioeconomic resources, potentially placing them at heightened risk of COVID-19-related disparities. However, COVID-19 impacts on non-citizens are not well understood. Accordingly, the current study investigated COVID-19 mortality disparities within New York (NYC) and Los Angeles (LAC) to test our hypothesis that areas with large proportions of non-citizens will have disproportionately high COVID-19 mortality rates. We examined ecological associations between March 2020–January 2021 COVID-19 mortality rates (per 100,000 residents) and percent non-citizens (using ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTA) for NYC and City/Community units of analysis for LAC) while controlling for sociodemographic factors. …

Retrospective Genomics Highlights Changes In Genetic Composition Of Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo Cuvier) And Potential Loss Of A South-Eastern Australia Population, Alice Manuzzi, Belen Jiménez-Mena, Romina Henriques, Bonnie J Holmes, Julian Pepperell, Janette Edson, Mike B Bennett, Charlie Huveneers, Jennifer R Ovenden, Einar E Nielsen

Staff and Researcher Publications

Over the last century, many shark populations have declined, primarily due to overexploitation in commercial, artisanal and recreational fisheries. In addition, in some locations the use of shark control programs also has had an impact on shark numbers. Still, there is a general perception that populations of large ocean predators cover wide areas and therefore their diversity is less susceptible to local anthropogenic disturbance. Here we report on temporal genomic analyses of tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) DNA samples that were collected from eastern Australia over the past century. Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) loci, we documented a significant change in …

A Combined Conduit-Bioactive Hydrogel Approach For Regeneration Of Transected Sciatic Nerves, Cheuk Sun Edwin Lai, Viridiana Leyva-Aranda, Victoria H Kong, Tania L Lopez-Silva, Adam C Farsheed, Carlo D Cristobal, Joseph W R Swain, Hyun Kyoung Lee, Jeffrey D Hartgerink

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Transected peripheral nerve injury (PNI) affects the quality of life of patients, which leads to socioeconomic burden. Despite the existence of autografts and commercially available nerve guidance conduits (NGCs), the complexity of peripheral nerve regeneration requires further research in bioengineered NGCs to improve surgical outcomes. In this work, we introduce multidomain peptide (MDP) hydrogels, as intraluminal fillers, into electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) conduits to bridge 10 mm rat sciatic nerve defects. The efficacy of treatment groups was evaluated by electromyography and gait analysis to determine their electrical and motor recovery. We then studied the samples' histomorphometry with immunofluorescence staining and automatic …

Clinical Diagnosis Of Metabolic Disorders Using Untargeted Metabolomic Profiling And Disease-Specific Networks Learned From Profiling Data, Lillian R Thistlethwaite, Xiqi Li, Lindsay C Burrage, Kevin Riehle, Joseph G Hacia, Nancy Braverman, Michael F Wangler, Marcus J Miller, Sarah H Elsea, Aleksandar Milosavljevic

Duncan NRI Faculty and Staff Publications

Untargeted metabolomics is a global molecular profiling technology that can be used to screen for inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs). Metabolite perturbations are evaluated based on current knowledge of specific metabolic pathway deficiencies, a manual diagnostic process that is qualitative, has limited scalability, and is not equipped to learn from accumulating clinical data. Our purpose was to improve upon manual diagnosis of IEMs in the clinic by developing novel computational methods for analyzing untargeted metabolomics data. We employed CTD, an automated computational diagnostic method that "connects the dots" between metabolite perturbations observed in individual metabolomics profiling data and modules identified …

Implementation Of One-On-One Activities Aimed At Improving Residents Phq9 Scores And Overall Quality Of Life, Margo Achterkirch, Isaac Burgess, Hailey Enneking, Taysha Grinnell, Kate Kokesh, Megan Simonet

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

In long term care facilities, due to the increased amount of isolation and restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the PHQ-9 scores (depression) amongst the geriatric population. Isolation from their families, friends, group activities and other residents was shown to have major effects on their mental health. Throughout our time spent working with residents in the long-term care setting, we focused on the improvement of the residents' mental health and improving their quality of life. It is proven that if someone has good social interactions with other people, then they are more likely to live …

Daily Mindfulness Meditation And Exercise Impact Stress, Anxiety, And Mindfulness In Students During The Pandemic, Isaac Kubalak, Allison Roe

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Stress and anxiety are often elevated in college students and were exacerbated by the uncertainty of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical activity and mindfulness meditation are small lifestyle changes that can have a large effect on stress and anxiety.

PURPOSE: Identify the effects of daily walking or daily mindfulness meditation on stress, anxiety, and mindfulness in college students during the spring 2021 semester.

METHODS: Sixty-five college students were randomly assigned to three groups: control (N=22), exercise (N=24), or mindfulness (N=19). The control group did nothing in addition to their normal routine, the exercise group walked 15 minutes every day, …

Differences In Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Stress, And Lifestyle Factors In Adults With And Without Irritable Bowel Syndrome After Consumption Of Gluten And Inulin, Shelby Stovern, Codi Zwack, Austin Windsperger, Linnea Metelmann, Grace Johnson, Elissa Rooney, Jessica Milstroh

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Background: Gluten and inulin type fibers have been shown to impact satiety, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and properties of different food products. Stress is often thought to play a role in breath hydrogen and gastrointestinal symptoms. Additional lifestyle factors are often related to increased GI symptoms including fiber consumption, increased high-intensity exercise, higher rates of anxiety, and disrupted sleep behaviors. Furthermore, individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often display differences in GI symptoms based on consumption of gluten and inulin and lifestyle factors.

Objective: The objective of this panel will be to describe the findings from a year-long study examining …

Lack Of Leave Is A Lack Of Love: A Review Of Parental Leave And Mental Health, Physical Health, And Economic Stress, Clare M. Johnson

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Being pregnant is a roadblock to many women in business. American businesses are not required by law to provide paid leave to employees who are pregnant. The Family Medical Leave Act is the only requirement for the federal government for employers. Not all employers qualify for the Family Medical Leave Act and not all employees qualify for FMLA. Not providing a paid maternity leave deters female workers from having families. When female employees have children, the lack of paid leave hurts their mental, social, and physical health. Despite the fact that the Family Medical Leave Act offers leave for many …

Kenyon Collegian - April 21, 2022

The Kenyon Collegian

No abstract provided.

Murine Respiratory Tract Infection With Classical Klebsiella Pneumoniae Induces Bronchus-Associated Lymphoid Tissue, Rachel K Wasbotten, Aubree A Dahler, Joseph J Mackel, Catherine Morffy Smith, David A Rosen

Open Access Publications

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, opportunistic pathogen that commonly causes nosocomial pneumonia, urinary tract infection, and septicemia. Our recent work utilizing a murine model of respiratory tract infection with classical K. pneumoniae demonstrated leukocyte aggregates in the lungs of mice at 28 days postinfection. Here, we sought to characterize the composition and development of these structures. Histopathological analyses of murine lungs revealed immune cell clusters surrounding the pulmonary vasculature and airways by 14 days postinfection, resembling inducible bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (iBALT). Further investigation of these structures demonstrated central B cell aggregates with concomitant dispersed T cells. At day 28 postinfection, …

Alpha Synuclein: A Therapeutic Target And Biomarker For Parkinson’S Disease, Max Chase

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Parkinson’s Disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s Disease, and the most common motor disorder. In fact, nearly a third of those with AD have PD. A major hallmark of PD is the appearance of Lewy Bodies, proteinaceous cytoplasm inclusions, that build up and spread throughout the CNS in a prion like fashion. The major component of these Lewy Bodies is a protein called alpha-synuclein. Alpha-syn is a 14kDa protein made of 140 amino acids and found in the presynaptic ends of CNS neurons, acting as a chaperone and regulator. The protein is also found in the …

The Grizzly, April 21, 2022, Layla Halterman, Chase Portaro, Marie Sykes, Jenna Smith, Erin Corcoran, Cici Chagnon, Steven Weissman, Vaughn Dibattista

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

A Look Into Ursinus's "Quest" for an Inclusive Campus • Contact Without a Trace! • Get to Know Dr. Carol Dole • Meet Eva Wright! • Opinions: Club Sports Should Have Athletic Trainers • Trophy Brophy • The Get-Back: Ursinus Softball

Comprehensive Analysis Of Epigenetic Clocks Reveals Associations Between Disproportionate Biological Ageing And Hippocampal Volume, Lidija Milicic, Michael Vacher, Tenielle Porter, Vincent Doré, Samantha C. Burnham, Pierrick Bourgeat, Rosita Shishegar, James Doecke, Nicola J. Armstrong, Rick Tankard, Paul Maruff, Colin L. Masters, Christopher C. Rowe, Victor L. Villemagne, Simon M. Laws, Alzheimer’S Disease Neuroimaging Initiative, Australian Imaging Biomarkers And Lifestyle (Aibl) Study

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The concept of age acceleration, the difference between biological age and chronological age, is of growing interest, particularly with respect to age-related disorders, such as Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Whilst studies have reported associations with AD risk and related phenotypes, there remains a lack of consensus on these associations. Here we aimed to comprehensively investigate the relationship between five recognised measures of age acceleration, based on DNA methylation patterns (DNAm age), and cross-sectional and longitudinal cognition and AD-related neuroimaging phenotypes (volumetric MRI and Amyloid-β PET) in the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle (AIBL) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). Significant …

April 21, 2022, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

April 21, 2022, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2020-

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Examination Of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Stress, And Lifestyle Factors With The Consumption Of Gluten And Inulin In Healthy Adults, Shelby Stovern, Codi Zwack, Austin Windsperger, Decorah Meyer-Iverson, Katie Brewer, Lydia Anderson, Elissa Rooney

Celebrating Scholarship and Creativity Day (2018-)

Background: Gluten and inulin type fibers have been shown to impact satiety, breath hydrogen, GI symptoms, and properties of different food products. Stress is often thought to play a role in breath hydrogen and gastrointestinal symptoms. Additional lifestyle factors are often related to increased GI symptoms including fiber consumption, increased high-intensity exercise, higher rates of anxiety, and disrupted sleep behaviors.

Objective: The objective of this panel will be to describe the findings from a year-long study examining the impact of consumption of gluten and inulin (a FODMAP) on sensory attributes, satiety, gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, breath hydrogen, perceived stress, cortisol levels, …