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Avatars: Bringing Case-Studies To Life, Rachel A. Ramsey, Cheryl Rockwell

Rachel A. Ramsey

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Acceptability And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Sms Text Message Intervention In Older Cancer Patients, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Symposium Presentation

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Block Scheduling Social Skills Groups: An Intensive And Inclusive Model, Jennifer K. Schoffer Closson, Anisa Goforth

Jennifer K Schoffer Closson

This intensive model for providing social skills intervention suggests using block scheduling. This model allows for direct instruction as well as coaching in the inclusive environment. It also strongly suggests a team approach for facilitation.

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Perinatal Palliative Care: A Primary Year In Review, Jennifer Jonely

Jennifer Jonely

Program evaluation is a major focus for the intersection of clinical care and fiscal responsibility. Collection of data over the first year of existence for a new program showed that needs were met for this health system. This data can be used by others to anticipate and gauge productivity and utilization for end of life care in the perinatal arena. Continued data collection is ongoing and shows even further growth of the service.

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Cert Pediatrics, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

A continuing education event for Lexington-Fayette County Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) dealing with caring for children in disaster situations

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Nurse Residency Programs, Carol Crosby

Carol Crosby

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Back To School With Celiac, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

Back to school with a celiac kid is a big issue for parents, especially in Arabic region where gluten free food and awareness about the disease is so rare

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العودة للمدارس مع السلياك, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

Back to school with a celiac kid is a big issue for parents, especially in Arabic region where gluten free food and awareness about the disease is so rare

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“Young People These Days, Are Not Like We Used To Be ... #11;Or Are They?”, Harry B. Mayr

harry b mayr

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Celiac Disease For Kids‏, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder causes an immune reaction that damages the intestines in patients suffering from the disease.

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The Effect Of A Learning Environment Using An Electronic Health Record (Ehr) On Undergraduate Nursing Students' Behavioral Intention (Bi) To Use An Ehr, Carol S. Sternberger, Judith Warren

Carol S Sternberger

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Tales From The Blips: Telemetry And Arrhythmias For Hospitalist, Erich C. Maul Do, Anna Kamp Md, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

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تويتي و نحول يكتشفان السلياك, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

قصة للأطفال عن مرض السلياك رقم 3

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Students' Perceptions Of Clinical Reasoning Development, Rebecca S. Jensen

Rebecca S Jensen

Scores on a survey measuring students’ perceptions of clinical reasoning skills were compared across a curriculum and across programs to determine if differences existed. Scores increased significantly from beginning to end of the curriculum; differences between programs, associate (AS) and baccalaureate (BS), were realized; and the survey discriminated among students in three different programs: AS, BS, and registered nurse to BS.

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Nursing Student's Clinical Reasoning During Simulation, Rebecca S. Jensen

Rebecca S Jensen

Statement of problem While debriefing is considered essential for student understanding of the concepts embedded in a simulation, the measurement of clinical reasoning before and after debriefing has been minimally published. Students typically rate their performance as better than ratings by faculty, and the largest disparity is between self and faculty ratings for poorer performing students (Davis et al., 2006). Debriefing may be a method of attenuating students’ self-assessment by explicating their actions and reasoning during the simulation (Dreifuerst, 2012).

Hypotheses

There will be no difference in student self-ratings and lab personnel ratings of student performance during simulation using the …

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National Emergency Cardiovascular Care Education Models: Where Do We Go From Here?, Richard N. Bradley

Richard N Bradley

The last decade could easily be called the "Renaissance Period" of CPR education. Self-learning, video-mediated instruction, virtual education and many other strategies have been employed, but what is on the horizon? The presenter will discuss challenges in defining the meaning of BLS and ACLS certification and issue a call for a national summit to define the minimum criteria for emergency cardiac care certification.

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The Scientific Foundations Of The American Red Cross Cpr Training Standards, Richard N. Bradley

Richard N Bradley

The CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training and certification standards established by the ARC (American Red Cross) are based on a scientific review of the best available published literature. Minimal difference are present between the ARC and other national training organizations. These differences result from differing organizational opinions on the best way to implement standards from limited scientific evidence.

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Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Introduction Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Sue Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh

Llandis Barratt-Pugh

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The Myths Of "Bad" Foods, Brendan J. Rickert

Brendan J. Rickert

No abstract provided.

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Using A Blog As A Continuing Professional Development Log, Claire Mcdonnell

Claire McDonnell

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Online Submission For Work Placements, Claire Mcdonnell

Claire McDonnell

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Saving Time Under Pressure: Effectiveness Of Standardizing Pediatric Resuscitation Carts, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph, Philip Westgate Phd, Barbara Latham Msn

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

Platform presentation of original research

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Now That You Have Created A Great Video, How Do You Know If Anyone Is Learning From It?, Claudia J. Dold

Claudia J. Dold

Video offers a wide range of benefits a useful teaching tool, and librarians are using it to make all kinds of information available. I have created two series of videos at my university library concerning library and research skills: one for undergraduates and the other for graduates. This past year, I undertook four studies to determine whether students use the videos and under what circumstances.

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Cultural Conversations With Brazilian And Dominican Transnationals: Implications For Health And Wellbeing, Cristina Brinkerhoff, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Rosalyn Negrón, Amanda Reich, Linda Sprague Martinez

C. Eduardo Siqueira

This poster summarizes the results of several cultural conversations with Brazilian and Dominican immigrants in Massachusetts, held during 2014.

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: A Neurobiological Model For Pathways Of Transition To Psychosis Due To Cannabis, Amresh Srivastava

Amresh Srivastava

Cannabis has been implicated as a risk factor for the development of schizophrenia, although the exact biological mechanisms remain unclear. Purpose of this presentation is to explore trajectory for psychosis due to cannabis based upon a neurobiological model. A selective Pubmed search was carried out to construct a model of pathway based upon our hypothesis. The hypothesis for this conceptual paradigm is that neurobiological changes exist and cannabis metabolites modulate these changes in a sequential manner from genetic expression, environmental and biological interaction and neurochemical dysfunctions leading to cognitive dysmatria. Dopamine remains a final common pathway which leads to core …

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Ua Scholar Poster Final.Ppt, Mary Jo Maccracken

Dr. Mary J. MacCracken

P.A.C.E. (Physical Activity/Tennis and Character/Health/Nutrition Education) is a service-learning project funded by Tennis Serves. This poster details how PACE has excelled at “growing the game of tennis” since 2009 by teaching over 3,409 minority, disadvantaged youth in Akron, Ohio. Quantitative and qualitative evidence gives support to the view that PACE is one of the best of its kind in the nation.

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The Symptom Experience While Taking Oral Anti-Cancer Medication (Chemotherapy Or Targeted Agents), Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Background: Over 50-oral agents are on the market, and within three years, 25% of treatment will be in pill form, shifting the responsibility for symptom management to the patients. Symptoms need to be managed so they do not become so severe that it leads to reducing or stopping the medication, potentially rendering the cancer treatment ineffective. A gap in the literature exists, with no studies reporting the symptom experience of patients taking oral agents. Prior to developing interventions for patients at home setting on oral agents, we need to determine if symptoms are similar to those treated with IV chemotherapy. …

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Symptom Attribution Of Older Cancer Patients With Comorbid Conditions During Chemotherapy Treatment, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Background:Over 60% of those who are diagnosed with cancer are older adults, and 75% have comorbid conditions. 15% of cancer treatment is now in pill form; and it is expected to grow to 25% within 3-years. Having comorbid conditions in addition to cancer may exacerbate symptom severity. As a consequence of these symptoms, some patients adjust, interrupt, or stop dosages of the oral agent, which may affect cancer treatment.

Purpose: This study describes the attribution of symptoms (fatigue, pain, numbness/tingling, sleep disturbance, diarrhea, distress, swelling in hands/feet, lack of appetite, constipation, shortness of breath, redness/swelling/pain in hands or …

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Acceptability And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Sms Text Message Intervention In Older Cancer Patients, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

With 68% of adults owning cell phones, text messaging (herein, SMS) may be a means to prompt self-management. A 10-week trial of a 4-week SMS intervention enrolled 80 patients from 2 cancer centers and a specialty pharmacy. Regarding acceptability, 56.3% (80/142) of eligible consented. Mean age of consented was 58.5 (range 39-82); eligible not consented 57.24 (range 32-92); and ineligible 63.6 (range 26-82). Of 142 approached, consent rate according to age was: 60% (27 of 45) for those 65+; 53% (35 of 66) for those 50-64; and 58.1% (18 of 31) for those <50. Females represented 59% (n=47) of consented, …

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Translating Evidence-Based Care In A State Waiver Program To Reduce Transitions, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Disability reflects a gap between an individual’s abilities and the environment in which they function, and is the primary modifiable factor in preventing institutionalization. We report on a pilot study testing dissemination and implementation of a proven intervention, intervening directly on pain, medication management, strength and balance, depression and the home environment, in the State of Michigan waiver program to reduce re-institutionalization. We are enrolling 20 clients who were hospitalized or nursing home within the past 14-days, and providing the intervention plus usual waiver services. We will compare those 20 to a match (age, race, gender) cohort from 2012 who …

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Avatars: Bringing Case-Studies To Life, Rachel A. Ramsey, Cheryl Rockwell

Rachel A. Ramsey

Acceptability And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Sms Text Message Intervention In Older Cancer Patients, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Block Scheduling Social Skills Groups: An Intensive And Inclusive Model, Jennifer K. Schoffer Closson, Anisa Goforth

Jennifer K Schoffer Closson

Perinatal Palliative Care: A Primary Year In Review, Jennifer Jonely

Jennifer Jonely

Cert Pediatrics, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

Nurse Residency Programs, Carol Crosby

Carol Crosby

Back To School With Celiac, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

العودة للمدارس مع السلياك, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

“Young People These Days, Are Not Like We Used To Be ... #11;Or Are They?”, Harry B. Mayr

harry b mayr

Celiac Disease For Kids‏, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

The Effect Of A Learning Environment Using An Electronic Health Record (Ehr) On Undergraduate Nursing Students' Behavioral Intention (Bi) To Use An Ehr, Carol S. Sternberger, Judith Warren

Carol S Sternberger

Tales From The Blips: Telemetry And Arrhythmias For Hospitalist, Erich C. Maul Do, Anna Kamp Md, Mph

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

تويتي و نحول يكتشفان السلياك, Suad Fahad Alfuraih

Dr. Suad Fahad AlFuraih

Students' Perceptions Of Clinical Reasoning Development, Rebecca S. Jensen

Rebecca S Jensen

Nursing Student's Clinical Reasoning During Simulation, Rebecca S. Jensen

Rebecca S Jensen

National Emergency Cardiovascular Care Education Models: Where Do We Go From Here?, Richard N. Bradley

Richard N Bradley

The Scientific Foundations Of The American Red Cross Cpr Training Standards, Richard N. Bradley

Richard N Bradley

Introducing Mandatory Training Systems? Investigating The Introduction Of Compulsory Pre-Site Construction Training, Sue Bahn, Llandis Barratt-Pugh

Llandis Barratt-Pugh

The Myths Of "Bad" Foods, Brendan J. Rickert

Brendan J. Rickert

Using A Blog As A Continuing Professional Development Log, Claire Mcdonnell

Claire McDonnell

Online Submission For Work Placements, Claire Mcdonnell

Claire McDonnell

Saving Time Under Pressure: Effectiveness Of Standardizing Pediatric Resuscitation Carts, Erich C. Maul Do, Mph, Philip Westgate Phd, Barbara Latham Msn

Erich C. Maul DO MPH

Now That You Have Created A Great Video, How Do You Know If Anyone Is Learning From It?, Claudia J. Dold

Claudia J. Dold

Cultural Conversations With Brazilian And Dominican Transnationals: Implications For Health And Wellbeing, Cristina Brinkerhoff, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira, Rosalyn Negrón, Amanda Reich, Linda Sprague Martinez

C. Eduardo Siqueira

: A Neurobiological Model For Pathways Of Transition To Psychosis Due To Cannabis, Amresh Srivastava

Amresh Srivastava

Ua Scholar Poster Final.Ppt, Mary Jo Maccracken

Dr. Mary J. MacCracken

The Symptom Experience While Taking Oral Anti-Cancer Medication (Chemotherapy Or Targeted Agents), Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Symptom Attribution Of Older Cancer Patients With Comorbid Conditions During Chemotherapy Treatment, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Acceptability And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Sms Text Message Intervention In Older Cancer Patients, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Translating Evidence-Based Care In A State Waiver Program To Reduce Transitions, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN