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Open Data Indicates That Collegedale Could Be A Bluezone, Tristan Deschamps, Alva Johnson Apr 2023

Open Data Indicates That Collegedale Could Be A Bluezone, Tristan Deschamps, Alva Johnson

Campus Research Day

A blue zone is an indicator of exceptional health in a community. Adventists have a blue zone community in Loma Linda, but there has been little research into other Adventist populated areas that could be blue zones. Therefore, our goal is to show that open data suggests that a blue zone may exist near Southern Adventist University, specifically in Collegedale. This data has been gathered from different federal sources, including, the CDC, the US Census Bureau, the Tennessee Department of Health, official state records, and federal documents that are available to the public.


Hpv Vaccine Hesitancy In The Adolescent Population, Angela Parrish Jan 2023

Hpv Vaccine Hesitancy In The Adolescent Population, Angela Parrish

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.


A Lifestyle Management Coaching Intervention For Fear Of Cancer Recurrence In Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Lisa R. Murphy Jan 2023

A Lifestyle Management Coaching Intervention For Fear Of Cancer Recurrence In Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Lisa R. Murphy

DNP Research Projects

Abstract

Objective: A significant challenge facing young breast cancer (BC) survivors is learning how to manage fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) during survivorship. Limited tailored FCR interventions and age-appropriate support exist. This Doctor of Nursing (DNP) project, based upon best practice guidelines, aimed to evaluate how a Lifestyle Management Coaching Intervention (LMCI) could help young female BC survivors learn how to decrease and manage their FCR more effectively and experience improved health outcomes.

Method: Eligible participants were female BC survivors aged 18-59 with Stage I-III BC demonstrating elevated baseline FCR screening scores during the extended survival period recruited from the …


Nutritional Medicine: Education For Advanced Practice Providers, Natalie Organ Jan 2023

Nutritional Medicine: Education For Advanced Practice Providers, Natalie Organ

DNP Research Projects

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The project's primary goal was to educate the APP and develop positive attitudes and beliefs concerning plant-based nutrition regarding obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The project addressed a crucial gap in healthcare education. APPs were not routinely given the chance to learn nutritional medicine, leading to decreased confidence in providing nutritional guidance in clinical practice.

METHODS: The DNP project participants were practicing advanced practice providers. The Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior (KAB) education theory and CREATION Life were used. This project used Qualtrics to send a pre-and post-intervention survey titled Student Survey for Nutritional Medicine. The intervention was a …


Barriers To Care Among Uninsured Patients With Chronic Disease In A Free Clinic: A Quantitative Study, Stephanie Jinright Jan 2020

Barriers To Care Among Uninsured Patients With Chronic Disease In A Free Clinic: A Quantitative Study, Stephanie Jinright

DNP Research Projects

No abstract provided.


Perceived Effectiveness Of Fitness Trackers Among Adults, Kenyon Findley Jan 2015

Perceived Effectiveness Of Fitness Trackers Among Adults, Kenyon Findley

Current Issues in Health

With the technological boom there have been numerous innovating pieces that have added to American’s quality of life. Fitness tracking devices are one of these items. While many believe they are inaccurate, the dedicated users of this study find them to be quite accurate and effective. They have compared their devices to others in their fitness classes, to the mileage markers along walking paths and even to the mileage tracking mechanism of the treadmill. It has been determined that fitness devices may be helpful for anyone interested, however the effectiveness is largely determined by the goals and action plan set …


Three Dimensional Nutrition: Exploring Nourishment Of Spirit, Mind, And Body During A 28-Day Daniel Fast At Southern Adventist University, Caitlin S. Hobbs Dec 2013

Three Dimensional Nutrition: Exploring Nourishment Of Spirit, Mind, And Body During A 28-Day Daniel Fast At Southern Adventist University, Caitlin S. Hobbs

Capstone Research Projects

A person who is living well can be said to be “making lifestyle choices with God’s help to support optimum physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and experiencing His gift of abundant life” (Tryon, 2009). All of these “dimensions” of health are interrelated, and in order for a person to truly flourish, each area must be nourished. Dietary choices can have an especially interesting impact on these dimensions. Eating healthfully is not always viewed as a joyous endeavor, but when viewed from a multi-dimensional perspective, it can become a more rewarding and intriguing pursuit.

One way to promote a nutritional …