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Reducing The Risk Of Chemotherapy Exposure, Miranda Susman

Symposium of Student Scholars

Concerns about antineoplastic drugs (ANPDs), also known as chemotherapy, began in the early 1970s by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Although ANPDs are used as a standard treatment for cancer, these drugs are considered hazardous due to their adverse health effects. About eight million healthcare workers are exposed to ANPDs and therefore essential that we continue to educate on ways to reduce the risk of exposure to occupational and home health hazards. The overall purpose of this study is to determine if additional education and use of surface wipe samplings reduce the risk of exposure. A literature …

Training In The Use Of Interpretive Services For Patients With Limited English Proficiency, Kristina Wooten

Symposium of Student Scholars

In clinical settings, there is a disconnect between health care professionals (HCPs) and patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). HCPs rely on ad hoc interpreters to communicate with patients with LEP (e.g. nurses using untrained friends and family or nursing students to interpret care information). Refusing to use or misusing professional interpreters and other interpretive services may lead patients with LEP to avoid seeking necessary care, misunderstand their diagnoses and treatment regimens, and fail to return for follow-up care. This increases the already existing health care disparity between patients who speak English and patients with LEP. Studies show that if …

The Effects Of Hospital Policy And Procedure On Cauti Occurrence, Kevin Kaga, Michaela Morrison, Daniel John

Symposium of Student Scholars

Abstract

Background: Clients that require indwelling catheterization often get bacterial infection causing catheter-associated urinary tract infections. These infections lead to longer hospital admissions and poorer outcomes for clients.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of the use of suggested hygiene methods from hospital policy/guidelines in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

Methods: Using the Kennesaw State Library search system, 10 articles were found to support that the use of consistent evidence based practices can prevent urinary tract infection occurrence.

Results: Our articles identified appropriate and inappropriate indications for catheterization and effective hygiene techniques used by nurses in the prevention of CAUTIs. These …

Does Triage Education Reduce Classification Errors In The Ed?, Rachel Abukhdeir

Symposium of Student Scholars

IN A METRO ATLANTA LEVEL TWO EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, DOES THE APPLICATION OF TRIAGE EDUCATION REDUCE TRIAGE CLASSIFICATION ERRORS?

Abstract

Incorrect triage of patients leads to excessive wait times, an increase in length of stay, and escalating medical conditions. One of the most common triage systems in the United States is the Emergency Severity Index (ESI), a five-level triage system that focuses on prioritizing patient care based on the urgency of the patient’s illness. An assessment is performed by nurses to determine patients’ level of acuity. This method is subjective to the nurse performing triage. Currently, nurses have no or minimal …

The Effects Of Prenatal Patient Education Regarding Epidural Anesthesia, Auburn Merritt

Symposium of Student Scholars

This project is important because there is a lack of education for prenatal women regarding epidural anesthesia which causes misunderstanding, confusion, a deficit of knowledge, and a lack of support. The purpose of this project is to analyze and suggest the importance of proper education regarding epidural anesthesia. Proper prenatal education causes resolution of misconceptions as well as causes patients to be more satisfied with their pain management during labor. Evidence that I found suggested that after proper education more pregnant women planned to receive epidural anesthesia (Cutajar, 2018). Women preferred detailed education to increase knowledge of the risks and …

Patient Outcomes: Stemi Diagnosis In The Emergency Care Center (Ecc) Resulting In Subsequent Pci Procedures, Laura Derr

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Quality Outcomes Of Alternative Therapies For Treating Depression, Makenna Tsao

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Prevent Vascular Access Complications By Adopting A Vascular Access Assessment Improvement Process In The Adultdialysis Unit, Ana Lopez Franco

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Use Of Agitation Scale Decision Scoring Grid To Improve Care Of Agitated/Anxious Patients In Dsu, Angelica Taneca, Carmyle Seville

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

An Evidence-Based Skin Management Improvement Project In The Intensive Care Unit, Chelsea Lannoo

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

An Evidence-Based Skin Management Project, Jacqueline Kimani

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Oncology Referral To Chemotherapy Initiation: Improving Timely Access To Care In Infusion Clinic, Kathy A. Keener

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Improving Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (Picc) Line Dressing Adherence, Joey Guinto

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Discharge Process In Cvssu For Post-Pci Patients, Kristyn Gonzaga

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Improving Patient Communication Using Technology, Kim Duke

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Contrast Induced Nephropathy, Tessa Cicchella

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Music Reduces Procedural Anxiety, Marijoyce Dimatulac

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Triage Re-Education: Impact On Accuracy Of Acuity And Care Provision, Christiane Pepitone, Alexandra Rowen

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Patient Satisfaction & Usgpiv, Joey Nguyen

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Continuous Capnography Monitoring Policy And Implementation For Patients On Continuous Narcotics, Leslie Farrington, Cecille Lamorena, Sheta Chan, Richard Urgel, Elizabeth Winokur

St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, CA. Evidence Based Practice Conference

No abstract provided.

Educação Em Saúde: Fatores De Risco E Proteção Para Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis Em Idosos No Sul Do Brasil, Camila Yamaguti Lenoch, Andreza Carvalho Rodrigues, Camila Franzner Donath, Matheus De Lima Kauling, Renata Ramos Marques, Luciane Peter Grillo

AMNET Conferencia Internacional

No abstract provided.

Evidence Based Practice Confidence In Nurse Residents, Cari Shaver, Stefanie Anderson, Emy-Lee Marie Anglo Ricafrente, Sandy Martir

2022 Southern California Nursing Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of New Graduate Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julie Youn

2022 Southern California Nursing Research Conference

Background

New graduate nurses (NGNs) in acute care settings are particularly vulnerable to the stressors inherent in nursing, due to the immense amount of experiential learning required at the bedside during the first year of practice. The high amount of stress experienced by NGNs is reflected in high turnover rates. Nurses with less than two years of experience accounted for almost half (47.5%) of all nurse turnovers in 2019. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused much physical and emotional turmoil in the nursing profession due to the increased workload and emotional distress. However, there are limited studies exploring the experiences …

Podium Presentation: The Positive Impact Of Attending A Regional Nursing Conference On Master Of Science Students Employed At A Magnet Designated Hospital, Elena M. Ybarra, Crystal Kahlich, Joann Long

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Podium Presentation: Exploring The Lived Experiences Of New Graduate Nurses During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Julie Youn

2022 Providence Nurse Research Conference

No abstract provided.

Variation In Thiopurine Metabolism In Hispanic Children, Kayeleigh Higgerson Do

Research Days

Background: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Overall survival rate is > 90% in the United States. However, ethnic and racial disparities remain. Hispanic patients have an inferior overall survival compared to non-Hispanics. The reasons for these differences remain unclear. Mercaptopurine (6MP) is a crucial drug in ALL treatment. Variations in the TMPT and NUDT15 genes lead to altered 6MP metabolism and accumulation of toxic metabolites (6TGN or 6MMPN). Each metabolite is associated with specific dose-limiting toxicities. The accumulation of 6TGN causes myelosuppression, and increased 6MMPN causes GI toxicity. While variants in these genes have been identified …

Potassium Status In Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease, Katherine L. Kurzinski

Research Days

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Background: Potassium trends are well described in adult chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hyperkalemia is known to be associated with increased disease progression, morbidity, and mortality. Large scale studies assessing potassium trends and the prevalence of hyperkalemia in pediatric CKD have not been performed.

Objectives/Goal: We aimed to characterize median serum potassium levels and the prevalence of hyperkalemia for each CKD stage using the CKiD cohort. The relationship of serum potassium and hyperkalemia with patient demographics, CKD etiology (glomerular or non-glomerular), presence of acidosis, and degree of proteinuria was also evaluated.

Methods/Design: Median serum potassium …

Association Of Rare Variants In Kidney Developmental Genes With Hypertension And Ckd: A Uk Biobank Study, Benjamin L. Spector

Research Days

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Background: Prior studies show chronic kidney disease (CKD) is heritable but only a few common variants have been associated with CKD and kidney dysfunction. Much of CKD heritability remains unknown and limited studies have explored the role of rare genetic variants in this missing heritability.

Objectives/Goal: Identify rare genetic variants in renal developmental genes associated with hypertension and CKD.

Methods/Design: We examined the association between rare variants in 58 candidate genes from five renal developmental compartments and presence of CKD and elevated blood pressure (BP) in 49,989 individuals using whole exome sequencing and phenotypic data …

Treatment Of Recurrent Wilms Tumor With Irinotecan/Temozolomide, Meagan Vacek

Research Days

Background: Despite improvement in relapse free survival (RFS) in recurrent Wilms tumor, the 4- year RFS rate for patients treated with vincristine/dactinomycin/doxorubicin is approximately 40%. Ifosfamide, carboplatin and etoposide are commonly used in relapsed solid tumors but have significant toxicities and require hospital admission for administration. Our patient focused on quality of life, and this led to exploration of other treatment options.

Objectives/Goal: Describe a case of multiply relapsed Wilms tumor with management on oral chemotherapy for improved quality of life and remission for almost 1 year.

Methods/Design: Case Report

Results: The patient is an 11-year-old female diagnosed with Wilms …

Quality Improvement Project To Improve Provider-To-Nursing Communication During Daily Rounds, Kayeleigh Higgerson Do, Sara Mcelroy Md

Research Days

Problem Statement/Question: We aim that by June 2021, our Heme/Onc resident service daily table rounds will include 80% of bedside nurses to improve communication between the provider team and bedside nurse.

Background/Project Intent (Aim Statement): Daily rounds on our Heme/Onc resident service include table rounds (discussion of overnight events and daily plan) and bedside rounds (team goes to see patients and relay daily plan). These rounds infrequently include the bedside nurse caring for the patient, leading to poor communication of the plan from the provider team. This is a problem, because it has the potential to lead to medical errors …