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Degree Of Knowledge, Potential Barriers, And Reasons For Finding Out About Genetic Testing, Lisa Ann Atkinson, Drew Alexander Holm, Michael Jacob
Degree Of Knowledge, Potential Barriers, And Reasons For Finding Out About Genetic Testing, Lisa Ann Atkinson, Drew Alexander Holm, Michael Jacob
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Genetic testing is a resource that continues to evolve and change the world of medicine. The availability of such testing has created opportunities for many to better understand and take control of their health. However, studies show that the general population is still lacking in awareness toward genetic testing and what it has to offer. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge about genetic testing and participant’s feelings towards finding out about a possible inheritable disease. A nine question survey was distributed to 156 participants at two Minnesota schools and one Minnesota clinic. The study found that …
Patient Understanding Of The Physician Assistant Profession Across Age Groups, Amber Baumann, Galen Hilgendorf
Patient Understanding Of The Physician Assistant Profession Across Age Groups, Amber Baumann, Galen Hilgendorf
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The demand for healthcare providers such as Physician Assistants is ever increasing with the growing and aging United States population. The number of Physician Assistant education programs as well as practicing Physician Assistants is growing at an astronomical rate, making the general population’s understanding of this profession more important than ever. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing the degree of understanding of the Physician Assistant profession across the Twin Cities metro and south central Minnesota. It also assesses if a gap in understanding exists across age groups within these areas. The study utilized a web-based questionnaire consisting of 12 …
Patient Satisfaction With Physician Assistants In Family Practice, Megan A. Bendix, Mariah Eystad
Patient Satisfaction With Physician Assistants In Family Practice, Megan A. Bendix, Mariah Eystad
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Introduction: The nation is experiencing an expanding, aging population. As the nation faces an imminent physician shortage, physician assistants (PAs) will be utilized in practice to a greater extent. Maintaining patient satisfaction is important because it improves patient outcomes. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate patient satisfaction with PAs in family practice. By researching determinants of satisfaction, this study will identify the factors that influence overall patient satisfaction. The results will indicate what aspects of a patient’s visit can be improved upon to increase satisfaction. Methods: A survey was given at family practice clinics to patients that …
Sports Specialization And Injury Prevalence, Jacob P. Berwyn, Jordan Lee Reiner
Sports Specialization And Injury Prevalence, Jacob P. Berwyn, Jordan Lee Reiner
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This retrospective study examines musculoskeletal injury prevalence rates among high school athletes. Specifically, it examines if there is a higher injury prevalence amongst single sport athletes compared to multi-sport high school athletes. Also, it looks at injury prevalence by gender to determine if male or female athletes are more prone to injuries. The population for this study consisted of student athletes from Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minnesota. In order to qualify for the study the athletes must have participated in a State High School League sanctioned sport prior to competing at the collegiate level. Consent forms and questionnaires were …
Dynamic Knee Hyperextension Screening As A Predictor Of Acl Injury Potential In Competitive High School Soccer Players, Jon-Paul W. Ciszewski, David Mcgehee, Jessica Schindler
Dynamic Knee Hyperextension Screening As A Predictor Of Acl Injury Potential In Competitive High School Soccer Players, Jon-Paul W. Ciszewski, David Mcgehee, Jessica Schindler
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Introduction: Young, active populations who play sports that include sudden cutting motions, are at heightened risk of injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Female athletes with increased joint laxity and subsequent hyperextension of the knee, are at greatest risk of ACL injury when compared to males. Purpose: The purpose of this retrospective study was to explore the incidence of dynamic knee hyperextension in high school soccer athletes by sex and team level, as observed through high-speed photography. This could lead to a potentially practicable screening tool for identifying high school soccer athletes at increased risk of ACL injury. Methods: …
Prevalence Of Caffeine Use And Knowledge Of Its Benefits, Side Effects, And Withdrawal Symptoms Among Pre-Pa Students, Pa Students, And Clinically Practicing Pas, Kjerstin Grace Durie, Chelsie Nicole Horner, Greta Sowles
Prevalence Of Caffeine Use And Knowledge Of Its Benefits, Side Effects, And Withdrawal Symptoms Among Pre-Pa Students, Pa Students, And Clinically Practicing Pas, Kjerstin Grace Durie, Chelsie Nicole Horner, Greta Sowles
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Caffeine is consumed daily by eighty percent of the world’s population, making it the most widely used stimulant drug. Caffeine has various benefits, side effects, and withdrawal symptoms associated with its use, but there is a lack of research that studies how much caffeine users know about these effects. This research study assessed the use of caffeine for academic and professional purposes and the knowledge about the benefits, side effects, and withdrawal symptoms of caffeine among pre-PA students, PA students, and practicing PAs in Minnesota. To do so, a paper copy of a survey was given to pre-PA students and …
Patient Satisfaction Of Physician Assistants And Physicians In The Emergency Department, Brittany Geditz, Yu Guan, Lauren Lahr
Patient Satisfaction Of Physician Assistants And Physicians In The Emergency Department, Brittany Geditz, Yu Guan, Lauren Lahr
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Introduction: Emergency medicine has developed rapidly since the 1960s with an increasing need for providers due to the increasing number of presenting patients in the emergency department. Physician assistants have filled that gap; however, patient knowledge and subsequent patient satisfaction of emergency department physician assistants remains to be researched. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine and evaluate patient satisfaction after seeing a physician assistant and a physician in the emergency department. Patient knowledge of the role of a physician assistant in an emergency department setting was assessed, as well as the possible correlation between patient knowledge of …
End-Of-Life Education And Preparedness Of Physician Assistants In Minnesota And The Surrounding States, Julie Ann Graner, Lukas Steffan, Zachary Stutzman
End-Of-Life Education And Preparedness Of Physician Assistants In Minnesota And The Surrounding States, Julie Ann Graner, Lukas Steffan, Zachary Stutzman
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As the population in the United States ages, palliative care spending and needs have been increasing. Most quality outcome measures, however, have shown inadequate satisfaction among patients and caregivers. A number of studies have investigated the preparation and preparedness of physicians and other medical providers when dealing with end-of-life care, but few have looked in the preparedness of physician assistants (PAs). The aim of this study was to assess the preparedness of PAs when it comes to dealing with end-of-life care and to determine when and how comfort is achieved when dealing with patients at end-of-life. A novel electronic survey …
Health Literacy And Medication Administration Knowledge Of Unlicensed Health Care Workers In Assisted Living Facilities, Lynsey Jae Kissinger, Kelsey Walczak
Health Literacy And Medication Administration Knowledge Of Unlicensed Health Care Workers In Assisted Living Facilities, Lynsey Jae Kissinger, Kelsey Walczak
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The purpose of this research was to determine the health literacy and medication administration knowledge of unlicensed health care workers such as certified nursing assistants and non-certified caregivers working in assisted living facilities in Minnesota. Currently, there is a lack of research about both the health literacy and medication administration knowledge of unlicensed health care workers. Unlicensed health care workers in assisted living facilities provide healthcare assistance to the elderly and may provide services such as medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living. This research utilized the Newest Vital Sign (NVS) assessment to determine the …
The Barriers: Psychosocial And Economic Resistance Men Face In Seeking Fertility Evaluations, Cynthia C. Konrath, Ashton Makwana
The Barriers: Psychosocial And Economic Resistance Men Face In Seeking Fertility Evaluations, Cynthia C. Konrath, Ashton Makwana
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There has been a minimal amount of research conducted regarding barriers presenting to male patients presenting for fertility evaluations. Research that focuses on the male gender’s reactions to infertility has been just as limited. The purpose of this research, which was preformed through a literature review and custom survey, was to find some foundational insight on the barriers encountered by men seeking a fertility evaluation. These barriers include psychosocial and economical barriers. The medical field can use the outcomes of this research to as a basis to direct further studies, and to better understand barriers affecting men from seeking infertility …
Complications Of Bone And Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients Following Limb Salvage And Amputation Procedures, Sandra Ogato
Complications Of Bone And Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients Following Limb Salvage And Amputation Procedures, Sandra Ogato
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Background: Extremity bone and soft tissue sarcoma are a rare type of cancer with treatment modalities to include chemotherapy and radiation and surgical procedures. Surgery can be limb salvage or limb amputation. Patients of extremity bone and soft tissue sarcomas may experience physical and psychosocial effects due to sarcoma treatments impacting physical performance, quality of life, and social support. Therefore, this study sought to evaluate the complications of extremity bone and soft tissue sarcoma in patients following limb salvage and amputation surgeries. Methods: Patients were selected from the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital database and had a primary tumor located …
Pa Compensation Models In The Twin Cities, Kayli J. Piechowski, Alannah Pratt
Pa Compensation Models In The Twin Cities, Kayli J. Piechowski, Alannah Pratt
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A variety of compensation models for medical providers exist today. Current literature reveals that the main compensation models present for physicians and other advanced practice providers today include fee for service (FFS), fixed salary, pay for performance (P4P), and mixed models. To our knowledge, no previous studies that have characterized the compensation models of physician assistants (PAs) or their satisfaction in relation to those models exists. This study aims to characterize PA compensation models in the Twin Cities metro area and analyze PA satisfaction with these models. An electronic survey was used to collect data characterizing compensation models of PAs …