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A Community-Engaged Interprofessional Project Led By Medical Students, School Of Social Work Students, And Resident Physicians: Lessons Learned And Recommendations For Success, Sabrina Orta, Daniela Santos Cantu, Giuiseppe Allan Fonseca, Luis R. Torres-Hostos, Chelsea Chang

School of Medicine Publications

Addressing health disparities through community engagement and interprofessional partnerships is increasingly critical. However, learner-led approaches that integrate medical students, resident physicians, and social work students are not well-studied. We designed a learner-led, interprofessional, public health campaign for a majority Hispanic community, with the goals of building interprofessional leadership skills, engaging learners to address COVID-19 inequities, and disseminating lessons learned. Faculty and students from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Schools of Medicine and Social Work partnered with community leaders to pilot an interprofessional project supported by the American Association of Medical Colleges’ Nurturing Experiences for Tomorrow’s Community Leaders (AAMC …

Understanding The Barriers Of General Education Teachers Implementing Inclusive Practices, Sonya Garrette Woodfork

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The inclusion of students with disabilities has become more prevalent in general education classrooms advocating for children to be educated in the least restrictive environment. This participatory action research aimed to investigate the effects of general education teachers’ lack of sufficient preservice training and attitudes on learning outcomes for children with special needs placed in inclusive learning environments. The participatory action research took place on one elementary and one early childhood campus. Data collection methods took place via triangulation using data from interviews, journals, and surveys. There are many barriers to successfully implementing inclusion in general education classrooms. This study …

Establishing A Perinatal Medical-Legal Partnership To Address The Health-Harming Legal Needs Of Pregnant And Postpartum Birthing People, Loral Patchen, Roxana Richardson, Lisa Kessler, Deborah Perry, Kimberly Martinez, Vicki W. Girard

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

This Report from the Field chronicles the establishment of Georgetown University’s Perinatal Legal Assistance and Wellbeing Project, a medical-legal partnership in Washington, D.C. It describes foundational steps, implementation strategies, and lessons learned, and reflects on impacts of addressing the unmet legal needs of birthing individuals.

'Higher' Education: Incorporating Cannabis As Interdisciplinary Curricula, John W. Lipford, A. Scott Rood

Journal of Tourism Insights

This paper details successful efforts undertaken, at a Midwest (U.S.) university to address the significant lack of cannabis-centered academics within U.S. higher education. The foci of this paper for interdisciplinary cannabis curricula at the subject university is three-fold: student-centered, industry-centered, and community-centered. The curricular innovation was designed, presented, and now implemented, in a form of stackable credentialling; through which students develop fundamental knowledge about cannabis (badge in ‘cannabis operations’), apply that knowledge in a holistic way to local regions (certificate in ‘cannabis & community planning’), and culminate their learning experience with advanced topics and experiential learning components via an academic …

Effectively Addressing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries With A Multidisciplinary Approach, Nicki Roderman, Shandlie Wilcox, Andrew Beal

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) result in patient harm, discomfort, and even death, with an estimated 2.5 million HAPIs occurring annually in the United States. These pressure injuries from prolonged pressure on the skin and deeper tissues cause reduced blood flow and the breakdown of skin and tissues, resulting in wounds. Additionally, these injuries contribute to longer hospital stays and increased health care costs. Hospitals have programs aimed at reducing HAPIs as well as ongoing surveillance to identify new trends early on. This ongoing monitoring revealed a trend early at our institution that HAPIs were 66% higher than the national …

Covid-19 And Access To Healthcare At The Crossing Of Race, Poverty, And Rurality, Shavonnie R. Carthens

Journal of Law and Health

Black Americans make up 7.7 percent of the rural population in the United States. During the COVID-19 pandemic many in this population found themselves at a unique intersection of inequity - being Black, poor, and residing in a rural area. Poverty is a known contributor to negative health outcomes and is a risk factor for death from coronavirus infection. The association between race and poverty, when examining infectivity and mortality rates of COVID-19, have disproportionately devastated Black Americans and other minorities. Further, research indicates the presence of a general “rural mortality penalty” wherein rural Black communities have higher death rates …

Spectator 2024-10-31, Editors Of The Spectator

The Spectator

No abstract provided.

Forgiveness And Social Support As Protective Factors Of Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms Among Women Victims Of Ipv, Gloryka Ednadita, Monika Danastri, Christina Ardelia, Kamelia Ramandha, Mellia Christia

Psychological Research on Urban Society

In Indonesia, most cases of violence against women occur as domestic and dating violence, that is, intimate partner violence or IPV. Such cases report relatively more prevalent, severe posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), but studies on protective factors are limited. Therefore, this study examined whether forgiveness and perceived social support among young women who have experienced IPV by former partners negatively predicted PTSS. We used the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist-5, the Heartland Forgiveness Scale, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. The study analyzed data from 60 young women (Mage= 22.4) who had experienced IPV that lasted an average of …

Perspective Annotation, Yu Liu

Visions in Leisure and Business

A critical review of selected sources helped develop a better perspective about successful models and points the direction to the needed future of technology for older adults. The diversity of selected approaches was identified in the different literature sources. There is not a consistent position on technology, but there is agreement that it must be individualized and progressively applied through pedagogical friendly approaches. This will greatly aid any technology now and in the future.

Preparing Students With Intellectual Disability For Science, Technology, Engineering, And Math Careers, Yewon Lee, Mariya T. Davis, Eric J. Lopez, Gulnoza Yakubova, Ingrid Cumming

All Faculty Scholarship (Archived)

Research indicates that outcomes for individuals with intellectual disability in post-secondary education (PSE), employment, and independent living lag in comparison to the general population. Students with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual disability, are underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and face barriers in accessing STEM courses and career opportunities. Furthermore, students with intellectual disability are disproportionately affected by the impact of unemployment and underemployment and overall quality of life. Providing students with intellectual disability with opportunities for STEM instruction and access to STEM careers could help them with employment in the field. Therefore, the call exists for …

How To Create American Manufacturing Jobs, John Dewar Gleissner

Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy

No abstract provided.

Data Sharing For The Common Good – Remarks On The Data Altruism Framework Established Under The Data Governance Act, Adrianna Michałowicz

Yearbook of Antitrust and Regulatory Studies

The article examines the data altruism framework established under the European Union’s Data Governance Act (DGA) and its potential to foster trust in voluntary data sharing. The DGA, effective from September 2023, introduces legal measures to facilitate the altruistic sharing of personal and non-personal data for objectives of general interest, such as healthcare, scientific research, and disaster response. The study aims to evaluate the regulatory framework’s effectiveness in building trust, focusing on three key aspects: the potential recipients of altruistically shared data, the possibility of commercial use of such data, and the transparency of data processing activities. The findings suggest …

Implementation Of Self-Acceptance In The Pukpuk Station Mental Health Community Support Group Through Group Communication, Eya Rusydasani Sabrina, Jenny Ratna Suminar, Trie Damayanti

Informasi

This research aims to explore the implementation of self-acceptance in support group in the PukPuk Station mental health community through a group communication approach. It has relation that mental health is an important variable in improving individual well-being and health. The research method used was qualitative with a phenomenological design. Data was collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with group members, and document analysis of group meeting notes. This research uses some theory concept such as group communication, mental health, self-acceptance. Research findings show that through structured and open group communication, support group members are able to increase their level …

The Lumberjack, October 30, 2024

Cal Poly Humboldt's Student Newspaper

The student newspaper of Humboldt State University.

The Experience Of Young Adult Caregivers Of Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices (Lvads), Amy Emmarco

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Advanced heart failure is a serious diagnosis that is associated with limited options at the end stage of the disease. Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are mechanical circulatory support systems that can be used for patients with end stage heart failure. These devices are complex and require specialized training to manage. Visiting home care services are unable to provide support and the management responsibility falls solely on the patient and their designated caregiver. Young adults serve in this caregiving role and very little is known about their specific journey. The aim of the study was to understand the experience of …

Home And Community-Based Case Manager Job Satisfaction During The Covid-19 Public Health Emergency, Timothy Frederick Conroy

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is limited information on the impact on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) case managers’ job satisfaction as COVID-19 policies altered the way their jobs were performed. Many HCBS case managers in the United States experience high levels of turnover and burnout, resulting in difficulty maintaining appropriate service levels. Public health emergency (PHE) policies used to limit exposure of high-risk community-based individuals to COVID-19 resulted in various adjustments to traditional job responsibilities. The purpose of this research was to qualitatively study the impact of HCBS policy changes on the job satisfaction of HCBS case managers prior to and throughout the …

2024-10-30 Why Students Are Voting Outside The Two-Party System, Henry Leyden

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

2024-10-30 Event Celebrates Juan Carlos Reyes In Publishing “Three Alarm Fire”, Milan Damjanac

The Spectator Online

No abstract provided.

Designing A Scale For Clinical Social Workers’ Participation Skills In Developing Mental Healthcare Policy In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Noha Abdullah Al-Jehani Mrs, Ahmed Abdelhamid Elebshehe Dr.

Journal of Arabic Sciences and Humanities

This study aimed at designing a scale to evaluate the participation skills in developing mental healthcare policy among clinical social workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. An initial form of the scale was designed and the validity thereof (content, internal consistency, and external consistency) was verified. Then, the reliability of the scale was also verified via Cronbach's alpha and the split-half, after applying it to a sample thirty-three (33) clinical social workers. Hence, the final form of the scale consisted of thirty-eight (38) items, distributed as follows : needs assessment skills (10 items), communication skills (9 items), negotiation skills …

The Military As A Culture, Linda Casale

Leadership Connection

Nurses understanding of military culture has the potential to recognize mental illness and disability. Active duty personnel are apprehensive to seek mental health assistance due to the associated stigma (Convoy, 2013). Nurses provide a critical bridge in veterans obtaining appropriate mental health care. Nurse education should include training about veterans.

The Mentoring Experiences Of Adjunct Nursing Faculty: A Phenomenological Inquiry, Sharon Ramjohn

Leadership Connection

This dissertation research study explored the mentoring experiences of adjunct nursing faculty members in undergraduate nursing programs. The results indicate that adjunct instructors are expert clinicians but novice teachers who need mentoring and guidance as they transition from the practice settings to academia.

The Effect Of Kinship Foster Care Compared To Non-Kinship Foster Care On Resiliency, Alyssa Brynn Bergthold, Heidi Marie Vizino

Leadership Connection

This literature review evaluated the effect of foster home placement type on foster child resilience. Existing literature was evaluated and synthesized to compare the negative and positive effects of both kinship and non-kinship foster care on various indicators of child resilience including behavior, mental health, financial resources, and placement stability.

Student Hotspotting: An Opportunity For Student Nurses To Work With High-Utilizers On Interprofessional Teams, Colin Mcnamara, Michael Arenson, Jennifer R. Dyson, Madeleine Rutledge, Sindhuja Surapaneni

Leadership Connection

Healthcare costs are driven largely by a group of high-utilizers who constitute 5% of the population but account for about 50% of expenditures. A Grady Hospital-based intervention was created to engage Atlanta's high-utilizers with teams of interprofessional students in addressing non-medical concerns that contribute to frequent utilization.

Stepping On: An Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Program For Homebound Seniors, Anna Michelle Waldron

Leadership Connection

Stepping on is a program that empowers older adults to carry out health behaviors that reduce the risk of falls. It is a community workshop offered once a week for seven weeks teaching older adults' balance exercises, and specific education on how to prevent falls.

Predictors Of Stress And Strain In Hispanic Caregivers, Amy M. Levi, Mona Wicks, Elizabeth A. Tolley, J. Carolyn Graff, Karen A. Karlowicz, Cathy B. Scott, Shelley I. White-Means

Leadership Connection

The purpose of this study is to build on findings from the descriptive parent study, Caregiving in the U.S. 2015, by using a multivariate analysis to identify the caregiver, care recipient, and work-related factors reported by Hispanic caregivers that contribute to their physical and financial strain, and emotional stress.

Leadership, Scholarship, And Service: Living Our Values Through Humanitarian Aid, Gwen D. Sherwood, Jean Ann Davison

Leadership Connection

Alpha Alpha chapter lived the Sigma values in a spring break service learning humanitarian aid project demonstrating Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. In a framework of social justice our chapter led a mobile van with nurse practitioner and social work students to provide health access for those flooded during Hurricane Matthew.

Impact Of Mother Being In School On Academic Success Of Her Children: A Cross-Sectional Study, Ekta Rathee, Mellisa Hall

Leadership Connection

Pursuing higher education (HE) while raising children is the reality of today's many female nurses, which can be highly stressful especially for those with lack of support. This study investigates various aspects of this phenomenon including "how does a mother's pursuit of HE impact the academic success of her child(ren)?"

Distance-Technology Delivered Grief Support Program: Perceived Quality And Satisfaction Of Training Provided To Social Workers, Daniela Mccroby

Leadership Connection

Through a research grant provided by the Cambia Health Foundation, Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program, a non-profit organization located in the College of Nursing at the University of Utah, extends grief support groups to rural/frontier Utah via distance-technology to diminish health care gap in under-served communities.

Caring For The Poor: Nurses' Attitudes Toward Patients From The Culture Of Poverty, Kimi Collyer Yuchs, C. Elizabeth Bonham

Leadership Connection

Patients from the culture of poverty are challenged when seeking health care. When nurses are cognizant of their personal attitudes and biases toward poverty, practice may change and improve health outcomes for this population.

A Systematic Review Of The Effects Of Yoga Therapy For Chronic Low Back Pain, Theresa Ann Poling

Leadership Connection

The purpose of this poster is to present the current state of the opioid crisis and to explore alternative therapies for chronic low back pain in the general adult population. Findings indicate that yoga therapy is an effective, cost efficient alternative to usual medical care for low back pain.