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The Benefits Of Exercise Therapy For Breast Cancer Patients, Fallon Welsh

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Many strategies for breast cancer prevention and treatment are largely focused on chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and other pharmacologic therapies, which can be expensive and even may result in long-term morbidity and mortality. Due to the fact that thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, improved interventions and non-pharmacologic treatments need to be further investigated.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and positive outcomes of exercise therapy for patients with breast cancer as well as to identify what types of exercise interventions are favorable to incorporate …

Medication Compliance In Elderly Alzheimer Latinos When The Caregiver Is A Family Member, Yolanda Gonzalez

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: As the Latino population is expected to expand in coming decades, it will increase cases of Alzheimer’s disease among the elderly in this group. Culture values deem family members to undertake the caregiving role of their elderly Alzheimer Latino member. The caregiver role includes that the elderly complies with the treatment regime, specifically medication compliance. Equally, the needs of the family caregivers need to be examined to determine the effects of culture, which can contribute to medication adherence.

Objectives: The purpose was to explore the needs of family caregivers and the factors of medication compliance with …

Examining Risk Factors That Inhibit Postpartum Breastfeeding For The Rural Population: An Integrated Review Of Literature, Kiara Porties

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Breastmilk is a crucial food for children’s health and development, by providing all vitamins, minerals, enzymes and antibodies that children need to grow and thrive. Organizations worldwide recommend only giving an infant breast-milk for the first 6 months of life (no other food or water), and breastfeeding (BF) for two years or beyond. Many mothers do not breastfeed their infant despite the many benefits of breastmilk and recommendations. Determining risk factors for non-initiation and early cessation of breastfeeding will allow nurses to address concerns, improving breastfeeding outcomes.

Objective: The purpose of an integrative literature review was to determine …

Health Care Transition Experience Of Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Disease: Preliminary Results, Dora L. Clayton-Jones

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

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Anesthesia "Hand Off" Process For Patients At High Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Terry Yeager

Student Scholar Showcase

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Health Equity, Dora L. Clayton-Jones

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

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We Are The Medicine, Madalynn Wendland, Toni Speed

Interprofessional Education

We are all healers— to ourselves, each other and the world around us. Whether you are on the path of becoming a health professional, or have been in practice for a long time, this half-day workshop will help you to view healing from a holistic perspective that draws from the ancient traditions while respecting contemporary science.

Does A Correlation Exist Between Coping Skills And Economic Realities?, Xeryus Johnson

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Coping skills are the physiological and behavioral strategies that one employs to negotiate stressful events. (Moskowitz & Folkman, 2004) Those of lower socioeconomic status are exposed to chronic, uncontrollable stress endemics in impoverished environments. (Wadsworth, 2015) Therefore, it can be hypothesized that there is an inverse relationship between adaptive coping skills of and socioeconomic realities. Coping is the body’s way of responding to stress. Any type of perceived threat that a person encounters cause a neuroendocrine reaction of events. It is proposed that atypical self-regulation to chronic, uncontrollable stress is directly associated with environmental adversity. (Wadsworth, 2015) Conceptual framework of …

The Correlation Between The Misuse Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication And Depression Among College Students: An Integrative Literature Review, Sara Randazzo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The prolonged misuse of ADHD medication can have adverse effects including drug seeking behaviors and suicidal etiology with documentation of depression and suicide attempts.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the adverse effects of ADHD medication on college students who misuse it.

Methods: The research design chosen is an integrative literature review intended to explore the correlation between the misuse of ADHD medication and depression among college students.

Results: The results showed that approximately 50% of frequent or non-oral, non-medical use …

An Association Between Provider Stigma And Metabolically Healthy Obese Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Katelin Dosky

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: Provider stigmatization of obese patients, whether they are metabolically healthy (MHO) or not, is a well-known issue in the healthcare system.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the reasons for weight stigma among providers as well as to identify the effect of the stigma on outcomes and goals for MHO patients, since these have not been previously explored.

Method: The study is an integrative literature review, guided by the Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior (IMCHB) framework, as well as the Whittemore and Knafl method for analyzing research via a chart matrix. A search was …

Use Of Beneficial Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Children With Autism And Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (Adhd), Jaskirin Mand

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: In disorders such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), parents are more likely to choose unreported complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies such as vitamin therapy, physical therapy, music therapy and yoga. CAM treatments are starting to become more popular in the pediatric population. However, it’s not a discussion that most parents have with their doctor.

Objective: This study is an integrative literature review looking at the effectiveness of CAM therapies on autism and ADHD. The therapies that are focused on are music therapy for autism and physical therapy and elimination diets in children with ADHD. As …

A Correlation Between The Therapeutic Nursing Approach And Quality Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Isabel Galang

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

A Correlation Between The Therapeutic Nursing Approach and Quality Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review

Isabel Galang

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: The therapeutic approach strongly emphasized in nursing is patient-centered care. This individualized approach empowers patient decisions about care through the use of therapeutic communication between patients and nurses. While the use of patient-centered care reports positive outcomes, it is not implemented in practice.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify barriers for the underutilization of patient-centered care and to discover strategies to increase its use in practice.

Methods: An integrative literature review …

Barriers Contributing To Disparities In Hpv And Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American And Hispanic Females And The Need For Early Detection, Brianne Chipman, Patrycja Kosacka

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: The prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States with approximately 14 million people infected each year (Feldman et al., 2017). African American and Hispanic females have the highest prevalence of HPV infections, but a low attendance of preventive screening.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the barriers contributing to disparities in HPV and cervical cancer screening among African American and Hispanic females.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted. An analysis of literature was conducted to identify barriers from qualitative and quantitative studies. The data …

Factors Associated With Follow Up Care Use After Sexual Assault, Samantha Rifkin

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Sexual assault, particularly rape, is considered to be the most severe form of trauma with long term health consequences. Of the estimated 9.3 to 43 percent of victims who seek initial medical care post assault, only 10 to 50 percent attend follow-up care. Objectives: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to identify factors directly and indirectly associated with sexual assault and rape victims attending follow up care. Methods: Peer review articles from 1998 to 2018 were selected from CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, and PubMed. After examining 98 initially retrieved studies for inclusion …

The Risk And Resistance Factors Influencing The Propensity Toward Alcoholism Among Children Of Alcoholics: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Molly Pierce

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: Currently in the United States there is an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs). Many healthcare professionals advise COAs to abstain from alcohol in its entirety due of the strong genetic propensity toward addiction. However, due to the complex psychological and physiological factors that are unique to each person, there are many COAs who do not become alcoholics despite their adverse environments.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the risk and resistance factors that influence the propensity toward alcoholism among children of alcoholics. This information will aid health care professionals in providing …

Increased Risk Of Women's Breast Cancer Associated With Race/Ethnicity When Having The Breast Cancer Gene Mutation: An Integrated Literature Review, Andrea C. Alexander

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: For women in the United States, about 5-10% of breast cancers can be linked to gene mutations (abnormal changes) inherited from one’s mother or father. Mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common. Information on the prevalence of pathogenic BRCA1 mutation carriers in racial/ethnic minority populations is limited.

Objectives: This study is an integrative literature review aimed to examine the increased risk of women’s breast cancer associated with race/ethnicity and breast cancer gene mutation.

Methods: Online databases such as CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, Wiley Online Library, and PubMed were searched using the …

Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Title: Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents

Author: Young-Me Lee

Affiliation: School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental reluctance to vaccinate their children.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of …

Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females, potentially causing genital warts, vaginal, cervical, anal, and vulvar cancers. According to CDC guidelines, the HPV vaccine can be given to boys and girls age 9 to 26 (CDC, 2017). Although cases of HPV have dropped as the number of HPV vaccinations rise, vaccine rates are still far below the Health People 2020 target of 80% coverage. With current rates of 49.5% coverage in females, and 37.5% in males through 2017, it is evident that current routes of vaccine education are not adequate (CDC, 2017).

Objective: …

Modifiable Risk Factors, Demographics, Serious Morbidities Related To Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts) In Older African American Men, Sakeena Hawkins

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major health concern for aging men. BPH is associated with urinary voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which negatively affects quality of life. Studies have shown that older African American men have a similar or greater risk to develop BPH and LUTS compared to Caucasian men.There are several specific symptoms that are associated with BPH and LUTS. It is important to identify these symptoms in order to better understand these diseases and who are more susceptible to them. It is even more important to identify the risks associated with BPH and …

The Physical And Emotional Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Therapy On Patients With Mood And Psychotic Disorders, Kelly Kunkel, Danit Aharoni

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The amount of diagnoses related to mental illness continues to rise each year. Several studies suggest that animal-assisted therapy may offer a range of physical and emotional benefits to patients being treated for mental health disorders.

Objectives: To identify the benefits of animal-assisted therapy on patients with mood and psychotic disorders and to identify which specific mental health patient population receives the greatest benefit by using animal-assisted therapy.

Methods: Three databases were used to find scholarly journal articles for analysis: CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Articles that were included were from reputable journals, peer-reviewed and published between 2007-2017.

Results: …

Transabdominal Versus Transvaginal, Kyla Camille Gray

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: In the United States, there has been a 21% increase in the occurrence of premature births within the last two decades. These children are also more likely to require lifelong therapies, assistive technologies, mobility devices, and more supportive services throughout their time in school. Globally, preterm births, and their preventions, have become a topic of interest. One method that has had significant success rates is placing a cerclage to prevent cervical dilation; while simultaneously treating prophylactically for early delivery.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to focus on which placement of cerclages, transabdominal or transvaginal, …

Maternal Psychological Distress And Cortsiol, Jenna Schroeder

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Background: Previous studies have reported associations between prenatal maternal distress and negative health outcomes for the unborn. There are gaps within this body of knowledge and inconsistencies in the research which make the relevant relationships unclear. If changes in maternal cortisol cause alterations in fetal development, it is important to gain an adequate understanding of how, and if, maternal psychological distress predicts maternal cortisol levels. This study is an integrative literature review that looks at the research investigating a connection between maternal psychological distress and maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy. Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) Transactional Model of Stress and …

The Grace Peterson Research Colloquium, Mk.Annerino@Gmail.Com Annerino, Katherin Winingham

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Research suggests that a large number of prisoners in the United States suffer from mental illness, with a portion actively psychotic at any given time. Though it is a constitutional right for prisoners to receive adequate mental health care, most correctional facilities in the country do not provide appropriate treatment.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the treatment of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia, in the US prison system and plans to improve the inadequacies.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using the following keywords and phrases: schizophrenia in prison, schizophrenia in jail, psychosis in …

Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Aim: 1) To identify cultural influences and other barriers affecting HPV vaccination decisions, 2) To identify educational methods that can deliver HPV related information to Korean American (KA) parents effectively

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing Korean Americans, it is imperative to better understand the barriers to vaccination. Currently, there is no HPV-focused education program that considers the linguistic and cultural barriers of the KA community. Additionally, there is a lack of effective educational content and methods available to reach KA parents.

Methods: An exploratory, qualitative design was conducted. Content …

Studies Of Amino Acid Mutations In Drug Resistance Of The Smo Protein, Eunice Wintona

UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair

Smoothened receptor (SMO) is a protein that in humans, is encoded by the SMO gene. A systemic mutation in its binding pocket helps predict the sensitivity of mutant proteins to different drugs. Known as a GPCR-like receptor, it is a component of the hedgehog signaling pathway; a pathway involved in body patterning and the regulation of adult stem cells. An uncontrolled or inappropriate activation of the Hedgehog pathway drives tumor progression in cancers and a number of birth defects. To achieve these goals, the molecular modeling software MOE was used to build small molecules and drug molecules like Vismodegib and …