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Staff Education Of Fall Prevention Intervention In The Emergency Department, Jonathan Jaramillo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Patient falls remain a significant patient safety concern in emergency departments (EDs) despite the routine use of fall risk screening tools. At the project site, continued fall events suggested a gap in staff knowledge, confidence, and consistent application of evidence-based fall prevention strategies. This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) quality improvement project evaluated whether a targeted staff education intervention would improve ED nursing staff's knowledge, confidence, and intent to identify fall risk, implement prevention strategies, and respond appropriately to patient falls. Guided by the Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate (ADDIE) instructional design model, an evidence-based educational intervention was developed …

Development Of An Evidence-Based Educational Intervention Designed To Increase Staff Knowledge And Competence In Comprehensive Fall-Prevention Practices, Jacqueline U. Becerra

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Inpatient falls continue to represent a significant nurse-sensitive quality indicator associated with patient injury, extended hospital stays, and increased healthcare costs. Despite the presence of established fall-prevention protocols, inconsistent completion of fall-risk assessments and uneven application of prevention strategies contributed to ongoing fall events at the project site. The practice problem addressed in this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was the lack of consistent staff knowledge and application of evidence-based fall-prevention practices. The purpose of this evidence-based quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate a structured fall-prevention staff education program to increase inpatient staff knowledge related to fall-prevention …

Staff Education To Enhance Phq-9 Depression Screening In A Mental Health Clinic, Constance Gawum Chingo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Doctor of Nursing Practice Project Summary Lack of standardization in the implementation and documentation of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was noted in this outpatient mental health clinic, impeding reproducible depression screening and evidence-based monitoring. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project was to examine whether staff education, enhanced by clinical workflow aids, could foster uniform PHQ-9 documentation in applicable patient encounters. Strategies employed included a systematic staff education session, a quick reference guide, an electronic health record (EHR) guide, and provision of prompt guidance and support during adoption. A pre- and post-quality improvement assessment was conducted …

Staff Education To Improve Accuracy And Consistency Of Depression Assessment Through Structured Education On The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale, Janenita D. Chukwu

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Inaccurate and inconsistent administration and interpretation of standardized depression screening instruments can destabilize clinical accuracy and patient safety. Despite routine administration of the ZSDS during nursing intake, informal observation and documentation review indicated a gap in nurses' understanding of how to compute raw scores, convert them to index scores, and define the severity levels. The aim of the project was to determine whether a structured staff education intervention would enhance nurses' knowledge of ZSDS administration, scoring, and interpretation. Informed by the Johns Hopkins Evidence-Based Practice model, an educational intervention based on existing evidence on the accuracy and implementation fidelity of …

Factors That Contribute To Lone-Wolf Terrorist Attacks In The United States, Kevin Klatte

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Within the United States, current strategies aimed to prevent terrorism focus on terrorist organizations and international terrorism. The predominant literature on lone-wolf terrorism has focused mainly on quantitative data, and the qualitative studies that have been conducted do not uncover all factors that led to the individual committing the attack. Lone-wolf terrorism, while less frequent than international terrorism, has a significantly higher number of victims per attack and is extremely difficult to predict and prevent. The existing qualitative literature has heavily focused on the mental state, emotional status, and cognitive ability of the offender. This study explored why an individual …

Incarceration’S Impact On Young Adults’ Psychological Development, Well-Being, And Reintegration Into Society, Monica Murrell

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

This qualitative phenomenological study explored how individuals who experienced incarceration during emerging adulthood understood and made meaning of their developmental, emotional, and psychosocial experiences. Emerging adulthood, defined as ages seventeen through twenty-five, is a critical developmental stage, and incarceration during this period may disrupt identity formation and emotional maturation. The purpose of the study was to examine the perspectives and coping mechanisms of individuals incarcerated during this stage to better understand how early adult imprisonment shapes trauma responses, identity development, and reintegration. Social learning theory served as the conceptual framework. Data was collected through interviews with six formerly incarcerated adults …

Enhancing Provider Understanding Of Antidepressant Side Effects Through An Evidence-Based Educational Initiative, Karrylee Johnson

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

The purpose of this doctoral project was to implement a quality improvement educational initiative to strengthen provider understanding of antidepressant side effects in an outpatient behavioral health setting. The project was conducted to address gaps in staff knowledge related to identifying and managing antidepressant adverse effects, which are essential skills for safe medication practices in mental health care. Addressing this gap was significant because unrecognized antidepressant side effects can contribute to poor adherence, worsening symptoms, preventable complications, and negative patient outcomes. The results of the project demonstrated meaningful improvements in provider knowledge. Six staff members completed pre- and posttest assessments. …

Equal Chances Or Fewer Victims? Moral Judgments In Autonomous Vehicle Dilemmas, Alexander Matros, Eren Bilen, Leonid Matros

Faculty Publications

We examine the moral dilemma of how autonomous vehicles (AVs) should be programmed to act in unavoidable crash scenarios involving trade-offs between saving one life and saving many. We report results from three experimental studies that investigate individuals’ preferences over alternative AV decision rules in stylized crash scenarios. Across designs, we find robust support for a probabilistic decision rule that assigns passengers and pedestrians equal ex ante chances of survival (a 50:50 rule). This preference persists across different framings and remains salient even when additional probabilistic options are introduced.

J Am Coll Dent 2026 92 2a

Journal of the American College of Dentists

This special issue of the Journal of the American College of Dentists responds to a growing but long-underrecognized demand for humanities and ethics in dental education, practice, and scholarship. It emerges from the work of the National Collaborative on Humanities and Ethics in Dentistry (NCHED), a multi-institutional partnership formed in 2023 to address the persistent exclusion of dentistry from broader health humanities conversations. Through national webinars and scholarly collaboration, NCHED has demonstrated substantial interest in ethical reflection, historical analysis, narrative inquiry, and the arts as essential to understanding oral health and dental care. The unexpectedly strong response to the call …

Disaggregated Economic Complexity And Inflation In Oecd Countries, Raymond L. Aor, Afees A. Salisu

Bulletin of Monetary Economics and Banking

This study probes the intricate relationship between economic complexity and inflation dynamics, an area that has been relatively under-researched despite the potential for economic complexity to predict inflation. We focus on selected OECD countries and use panel data from 1998 to 2021. Utilizing a Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (PARDL) model, we analyze both short- and long-term dynamics across various components of inflation. Our analysis encompasses both aggregate and disaggregated indicators of complexity, including ECI-Trade, ECI-Technology, and ECI-Research. The results indicate that the impact of economic complexity on inflation differs depending on the type of inflation and the time frame considered. …

Fear From Eating Outside? Assessing The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Consumer’S Willingness To Utilize Catering Services In China, Yunwei Li, Qiuping Ji, Vivian Valdmanis, Jingqi Li, Guanrou Deng, Rui Guo, Yu Hao, Zhi-Nan Lu

Bulletin of Monetary Economics and Banking

Since the onset of economic reforms, the catering industry has been playing a crucial role in China’s economic development. However, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chinese government has implemented strict pandemic prevention policies such as (home quarantine and suspending work and production facilities) leading to losses for a variety of industries, especially catering industry. As the main driving force on the demand side, residents’ willingness to pay for catering can play an important role in the post-pandemic economic recovery. In this study, we employ primary data of 1,072 respondents from an online survey to investigate the …

Faculty Highlights: Fall 2025, New York Law School

NYLS Community News

No abstract provided.

“Wi” Segregation Still Exists: An Analysis Of Digital Segregation In Los Angeles, Ethan Lin

Sociology Between the Gaps: Forgotten and Neglected Topics

No abstract provided.

Ndls Communicator: Week Of 02.09.26, Notre Dame Law School

NDLS Communicator

The Latest News

• Notre Dame Law 3L Analli Torres Contributes to Successful UK Patent Validity Challenge
• Professor Paul Miller Named Sir Percy Spender Visiting Fellow

Student News

• Perla Khattar

Alumni News

• Ann Claire Williams '75 J.D.
• Chris Stewar '15 J.D.

Faculty Briefs

• Jimmy Gurulé
• Sadie Blanchard
• Emily Bremer
• Francisco Urbina
• Paul Miller
• Sherif Girgis
• Haley Proctor

The Education Law Project, Program on Church, State & Society, and Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court

ND in the News

• Notre Dame law students provide free legal advice through the immigration clinic
• The …

Familial History Of Aortic Disease Does Not Affect Outcomes Of Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair In Patients With Complex Aortic Aneurysms, Thomas Mesnard, Steven Maximus, Ying Huang, Gustavo S Oderich

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Purpose: Familial history of aortic disease has been associated with increased risk of aneurysm-related complications after standard endovascular aortic repair. The aim of this study was to evaluate outcomes of fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (FB-EVAR) for complex aortic aneurysms in patients with or without familial aortic aneurysms (FAAs).

Materials and methods: We reviewed the clinical data of consecutive patients enrolled in a prospective non-randomized study to investigate outcomes after FB-EVAR for treatment of complex aortic aneurysms between 2013 and 2022. Familial aortic aneurysm was defined as occurrence of an aortic aneurysm or dissections in a first- or second-degree relative and …

Multimodal Spatial-Omics Reveal Co-Evolution Of Alveolar Progenitors And Proinflammatory Niches In Progression Of Lung Precursor Lesions, Fuduan Peng, Ansam Sinjab, Yibo Dai, Warapen Treekitkarnmongkol, Sujuan Yang, Lorena I Gomez Bolanos, Tieling Zhou, Minyue Chen, Alejandra G Serrano, Avantika Krishna, Nastaran Karimi, Manvi Sharma, Akshay Basi, Guangsheng Pei, Jianlong Liao, Yunhe Liu, Jiping Feng, Zahraa Rahal, Yang Liu, Jiahui Jiang, Kai Yu, Tala Noun, Yuejiang Liu, Khaja Khan, Kyung Serk Cho, Jichao Chen, Luisa M Solis, Sarah Mazzilli, Steven Dubinett, Tina Cascone, Avrum E Spira, Stephen Swisher, Naoe Jimbo, Takuo Hayashi, Satsuki Kishikawa, Kazuya Takamochi, Tomoo Itoh, Takashi Yao, Kenji Suzuki, Neda Kalhor, Ignacio I Wistuba, Mingyao Li, Seyed Javad Moghaddam, Junya Fujimoto, Jared Burks, Jeffrey Myers, Kadir Akdemir, Linghua Wang, Humam Kadara

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The co-evolution of different cell subsets in the progression of precursor lesions to lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) is incompletely understood. We generated spatial transcriptomic maps of 56 human precursor lesions and LUADs from 25 patients and of an independent cohort of 36 lesions from 19 patients, analyzing a total of 486,519 spots and 5.4 million cells. We identify region-specific programs that distinguish precursors from LUADs. Spatially resolved clonal architectures reveal patient-specific heterogeneity in evolution of precursors to LUADs. We find epithelial alveolar progenitors expressing tumor-associated meta-programs and residing in niches enriched with proinflammatory subsets including IL1B high macrophages. Epithelial-proinflammatory niches are …

Staff Education Project On Enhancing Provider Knowledge And Confidence In Adolescent Depression Assessment Using The Phq-9 Tool, Beatrice Ogoh Stephens

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Adolescent depression is a developing public health issue, especially in underprivileged areas where delayed diagnosis and treatment are caused by uneven screening procedures and inadequate provider training. By increasing provider and staff knowledge, confidence, and use of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for systematic teen depression screening, this staff education project filled a practice gap in a primary care clinic. Fifteen clinic staff members who provide adolescent care participated in a four-hour evidence-based educational intervention that was guided by the ADDIE instructional design approach. Fifteen clinic staff members who provide adolescent care participated in a four-hour evidence-based educational intervention that …

Computational Investigation Of Cavitation Inception In Centrifugal Pumps, Mohamed Ibrahim Eldesouky, Asmaa Khater, Abdel-Rahim Dohina, Mohamed Rabie

Mansoura Engineering Journal

This study examines the effects of suction chamber baffle configurations on both hydraulic efficiency and cavitation characteristics in a low specific speed centrifugal pump. Four baffle configurations (zero, one, two, and three baffles) were tested at three different heights using refined computational fluid dynamics simulations. The Zwart-Gerber-Belamri cavitation model was enhanced by adjusting nucleation site radius and evaporation coefficient values to better align with previous research findings. Results revealed that the optimal baffle height is approximately one-third of the impeller suction eye radius, significantly improving cavitation resistance. Under non-cavitation conditions, all baffled configurations outperformed the no-baffle setup, with a single …

Enhancing Foam Concrete Performance: The Role Of Magnetized Water On Workability, Strength, And Microstructure Properties, Amr Elkazzaz, Mohamed M. Yousry Elshikh, Walid E. Elemam

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Conventional foam concrete suffers from low strength and heterogeneous pore structure due to its porous structure and incomplete hydration, limiting its structural applications. This study investigates the use of magnetized water (MW) as a mixing medium to enhance hydration efficiency and improve both fresh and hardened properties of foam concrete. Three density grades 620, 1300, and 1900 kg/m³, designated as Groups A, B, and C were prepared and tested. Compressive strength measurements indicated that MW enhanced performance across all densities. In Group A, 28-day strength increased slightly from 2.4 MPa with tap water (TW) to 2.8 MPa with MW. For …

Life-Cycle-Oriented Selection Framework For Solar Shading Devices In Hot–Arid Building Façades: From Traditional Precedents To Pv-Integrated Systems, Sameh Ahmed Qadry

Mansoura Engineering Journal

Abstract

This study proposes a life-cycle–oriented, computationally light framework for selecting solar shading devices in hot–arid building façades. While previous research has extensively analysed shading performance using detailed simulations, most studies focus on single systems or materials, rarely comparing traditional, modern, and PVintegrated solutions within a unified life-cycle and operation–maintenance perspective. The research addresses this gap by integrating three shading families—traditional local precedents (e.g. mashrabiya, rawshan), modern fixed and dynamic systems, and hybrid PV-integrated façades—into a comparative decision-support framework tailored to hot–arid climates. Methodologically, the study combines: (1) a structured descriptive–analytical literature review with analytical coding of key attributes (design …

Book Review: Assessing Autoethnography: Notes On Analysis, Evaluation, And Craft, Margaret Berg

Journal of Educational Research and Innovation

No abstract provided.

Season 2 Episode 9: Dark Patterns Dark Intentions, Sara Gras

Season 02

This episode features an interview with James Barton, a Seton Hall Law School student and member of the Seton Hall Law Review. We discuss his work-in-progress which focuses on the use of dark patterns and other manipulative design practices in the online sports betting industry.

The Significance Of Risk Mitigation Strategies On Project Success In The Construction Industry, Arielle Summer Weinzweig Aweinzweig

Harrisburg University Dissertations and Theses

The construction industry is persistently challenged by risks such as cost overruns, schedule delays, and quality failures, often arising from ineffective or reactive mitigation strategies. To bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and real-world applications, this study investigates the impact of risk mitigation techniques on project success in the construction industry. The study employs a qualitative method approach, with qualitative interviews to examine management insights and adoption barriers. Founded on risk management theory, this study aims to analyze existing mitigation techniques, identify key risk factors, and develop an evidence-based framework to enhance risk assessment and strategy implementation. It is projected …

Discovery And Characterization Of A Novel Pseudomonas Phage Of A New Genus

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Bacteriophages exhibit great diversity and are classically divided into lytic and temperate lifestyles. Commonly, bioinformatics is used to predict the temperate lifestyle. As the nosocomial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa is common in freshwater, this biome represents an ideal location for the discovery of Pseudomonas phages.

Materials and methods: We characterized a genetically distinct species of Pseudomonas phage using next-generation sequencing and conventional microbiological methods. We characterized its lifestyle by purifying infected colonies and identifying persistent phage production.

Results: Genetics revealed a phage of a novel genus. Characterization showed a narrow host range and bioinformatics suggested a lytic lifestyle. Experimental data …

Leveling Up: Introducing High School Students To The College Library, Lisa Nichols, Helen E. Bischoff

Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy

For many high school students, visiting a college campus can inspire future aspirations and reduce anxiety by allowing them to visualize themselves as college students. This presentation highlights our experiences as academic librarians collaborating with local high school teachers and librarians to introduce students to the foundations of academic research and critical inquiry while also exposing them to both the college library and the campus environment. Through interactive workshops held on site in the high school library and then on a college campus in an academic library, students had the opportunity to engage with college-level research tools, explore the academic …

Ancient Berber Manuscripts In Arabic Script: Defining The Ultimate Objectives, Ouahmi Ould-Braham

Faits de Langue et Société (FLS)

Berber manuscripts written in Arabic characters are a field of scholarly interest since fifty years only. Where most public collections had only a few Berber manuscripts at their disposal, private collectors managed to build up important collections. Thanks to the ground breaking work of several berberologists, berber manuscripts developed during the last decennia, with obvious retardation, into an important theme of study.

National Heart Center Perfusion Guidelines, Fareed A. Khouqeer, Abdulaziz S. Albaradei, Ahmed A. Jamjoom, Husain H. Jabbad, Khalid A. Iskander, Omar M. Zainalabdeen, Yasser A. Alheraish, Ebtesam M. Alanazi, Abdulrahman F. Alhumiany, Areej S. Al Buraiki, Muhammad W. Rana, Muhamad I. Jelaldin, Zainab A. Zainaldeen, Bander A. Zamzami, Budoor S. Al Aujan, Ahmed M. Galal Elsherbeny

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To establish the[-28pc]AU: Add abbreviated academic degree for authors Fareed A. Khouqeer and Yasser A. Alheraish. first national standards and guidelines for best practice in perfusion for patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery in Saudi Arabia. Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) enables complex cardiac surgeries; however, it poses risks of potential complications.

Methods: We used the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to develop these guidelines and assess the certainty of evidence through a collaborative process. A panel of 16 Cardiovascu- lar perfusion experts across Saudi Arabia formulated 22 key clinical questions relevant to local practice. PubMed, Scopus, and Embase …

White Islands In A Sea Of Red, Dana S. Alessa, Faisal A. Alghubaywi, Sultan Al-Khenaizan

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Risk Factors And Outcomes Of Acute Kidney Injury In Children With Congenital Heart Disease Following Cardiac Surgery, Zaher F. Zaher, Mohammad A. Shalaby, Khalid A. Alhasan, Mohammed A. Ghazi, Ghassan A. Mustafa, Yasser S. Bamashmous, Muath A. Hadram, Ibrahim A Sandokji, Abrar N. Alsharief, Abdulaziz M Bahassan, Amr S. Albanna, Osama Y. Safder, Jameela A. Kari

Saudi Medical Journal

Objectives: To investigate the incidence and risk factors for Acute kidney injury (AKI) following cardiac surgery in children with congenital heart diseases, and to identify modifiable factors that remain insufficiently studied. Acute kidney injury is common after cardiac surgery for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Children with AKI are known to have complicated hospital courses, including their need for kidney replacement therapy, and have increased mortality.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of children admitted to the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) at King Abdulaziz University Hospital over 7 years (2014–2021), using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcome …

Bridging Diagnosis And Prevention: The Impact Of Ccta On Cad Risk Management - A Retrospective Single-Center Study, Adil I. Jumani, Ghada A. Rashwan, Hadiza O. Ibrahim, Jumaa S. Aldhaheri, Safaa M. Almohdar, Hassan Hassan, Khaled M. Alfakih

Saudi Medical Journal

Objective: To assess the clinical utility of coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients with stable chest pain at Zayed Military Hospital, focusing on its impact on management and preventive strategies.

Background: Chest pain is a common presenting symptom in hospitals. Coronary computed tomographic angiography offers an accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing CAD in patients with low to intermediate pre-test probability.

Methods: A retrospective review of all 417 patients who underwent CCTA from January to December 2024 was conducted. Demographics, calcium scores, CAD findings, comorbidities, and subsequent management, including invasive coronary angiography and pharmacological …