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Bethel University

2015

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An Analysis Of The Effects Of The Carbohydrate Intake And Hydration On Feeling Of Exertion Throughout A Marathon, Kristine M. Baumann, Kaitlyn Proulx Jan 2015

An Analysis Of The Effects Of The Carbohydrate Intake And Hydration On Feeling Of Exertion Throughout A Marathon, Kristine M. Baumann, Kaitlyn Proulx

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The popularity of marathon running has grown exponentially since the 1970s (Noakes, 2003). This major gain in popularity has led to an increased interest in hydration and nutrition for marathon runners (Tucker et al 2009). The effects of dietary factors such as carbohydrates (CHO) and water on endurance has been extensively studied related to performance, but few studies have examined nutrition’s effect on feelings of exertion. The current study aimed to determine how the in-race nutrition and hydration habits of marathon runners affect their feelings of exertion throughout a 26.2-mile race. Individuals running Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth, MN on June …

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The Effect Of Education On Folic Acid In Women On Childbearing Age And Low Socioeconomic Status, Macey I. Bentley, Anna R. Goetsch, Courtney L. Perpich Jan 2015

The Effect Of Education On Folic Acid In Women On Childbearing Age And Low Socioeconomic Status, Macey I. Bentley, Anna R. Goetsch, Courtney L. Perpich

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of education to women of lower socioeconomic status about the importance of folic acid use before and during pregnancy. Previous research has shown the significance of folic acid in preventing neural tube defects; however, research has shown that women of lower socioeconomic status are not equipped with proper education regarding folic acid usage periconceptionally. An educational session was provided to three women’s shelters regarding folic acid, and questionnaires were used to gauge knowledge on folic acid before and after the sessions. The statistical analysis was consistent with our hypothesis in …

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Concussion Education In High School Athletes, Nathan A. Birno, Larson Davick, Kyle Oostra Jan 2015

Concussion Education In High School Athletes, Nathan A. Birno, Larson Davick, Kyle Oostra

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This paper examines concussion education in high school athletes. Specifically, it examines how educationally beneficial a concussion presentation is for high school athletes. The study examined eighteen-year-old participants from two Minnesota high schools participating in Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sanctioned spring sports. A presentation on concussion definitions, signs/symptoms, and adverse effects was presented to the participants. A pre and posttest questionnaire was used to evaluate participants’ baseline knowledge on concussion related topics and their knowledge gained after hearing the presentation. Data was analyzed via a comparison of the mean score differences using a paired t-test of within group …

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Analysis Of Lean/Six Sigma Production Model In A Tertiary Care Asthma And Allergy Clinlic, Erika Lynn Bullert, Laura Johnson, Ariel M. Schibilla Jan 2015

Analysis Of Lean/Six Sigma Production Model In A Tertiary Care Asthma And Allergy Clinlic, Erika Lynn Bullert, Laura Johnson, Ariel M. Schibilla

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In response to demands on healthcare, systems have looked to refine current processes to use time, materials, and finances more efficiently. Lean/Six Sigma (L/SS) is a model that has been used to improve procedural efficiency in various settings. The purpose of this study was to implement L/SS into an outpatient private practice setting and to evaluate the effect on efficiency as measured in the length of individual patient visits who presented to that clinic for routine re-evaluation. In this study, the amount of time between a patient’s entrance and exit from the clinic was documented for 878 patients before implementation …

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Oncology Providers’ Opinions On Preventative Recommendations For Patients With Brca1 Or Brca2 Breast Cancer Mutations, Rebecca L. Crissman, Kathleen Dunsmore Jan 2015

Oncology Providers’ Opinions On Preventative Recommendations For Patients With Brca1 Or Brca2 Breast Cancer Mutations, Rebecca L. Crissman, Kathleen Dunsmore

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BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have been identified as increasing an individual’s risk for developing breast cancer. Genetic testing for these genes has become increasingly more common. However, once genetic testing has established that an individual has either a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, there is no set guideline for preventative measures. The purpose of this study is to gain the opinions of oncology healthcare providers on their recommendation for preventative treatment in women who have been diagnosed with the mutation at varying ages. A web-based survey was emailed to oncology healthcare providers from Minnesota Oncology in Minnesota and Allegheny Health …

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Current Usage Of Animal Assisted Therapy In Nursing Homes In Ramsey County, Minnesota, Lauren K. Duerst, Natalie E. Nikonovich, Ashley M. Young Jan 2015

Current Usage Of Animal Assisted Therapy In Nursing Homes In Ramsey County, Minnesota, Lauren K. Duerst, Natalie E. Nikonovich, Ashley M. Young

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The main purpose of this study was to determine the use of animal assisted therapy (AAT) for residents living in nursing home facilities in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Furthermore we compiled the thoughts and opinions of each facility director regarding the usage and perceived barriers that accompany the implementation of AAT programs.

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Attitudes And Utilization Of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Involving Telemedicine, Karin K. Filip, Brittany R. Kelly, Stacy M. Underhill Jan 2015

Attitudes And Utilization Of Tissue Plasminogen Activator Involving Telemedicine, Karin K. Filip, Brittany R. Kelly, Stacy M. Underhill

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Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is used to treat acute ischemic stroke and is widely accepted as standard practice in the medical community. Literature shows that providers are hesitant to use this therapy due to the associated risks. Supporting literature shows that tPA is highly effective if administered within a three hour window, when adhering to strict protocols and guidelines for patient qualification. Telestroke programs have been shown to improve the time from stroke onset to administration of tPA by allowing a neurologist to be present during the decision making process. The aim of the study was to examine attitudes of …

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Comparison Of Oral And Printed Health Literacy Tools In Hypertension Education For Low-Income Patients, Andrew D. Forsgren, Annie Heggestad, Charles Ruegemer Jan 2015

Comparison Of Oral And Printed Health Literacy Tools In Hypertension Education For Low-Income Patients, Andrew D. Forsgren, Annie Heggestad, Charles Ruegemer

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Hypertension is a prevalent health concern in today’s society, especially among individuals of low-income economic status. An increased risk for heart disease has long been correlated to hypertension, and this risk increases further as the population ages. Patient education is crucial for prevention and management of diseases such as hypertension; therefore it is necessary to develop effective education tools. This is particularly true among high-risk groups such as low-income populations. This study compared the efficacy of printed educational materials versus orally presented educational materials in terms of improving patient knowledge regarding hypertension. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the printed …

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Chemically Self-Assembled Antibody Nanorings: A Novel Approach To Bispecific Design For Cancer Therapeutics, Kari A. Gabrielse Jan 2015

Chemically Self-Assembled Antibody Nanorings: A Novel Approach To Bispecific Design For Cancer Therapeutics, Kari A. Gabrielse

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Targeted antibody therapeutics are currently being developed for treatment of a wide variety of cancers. By extending the scope of targeted antibody therapeutics into a bispecific design, it has been shown that simultaneous targeting of the CD3 T cell receptor and cancer cell receptors is possible. While great success has been achieved with the use of bispecific agents, many of these agents are genetically fused antibody fragments that can only target one type of cancerous receptor. Here we describe a simple and straightforward method of spontaneously assembling bispecific antibody therapeutics. Using fusion proteins consisting of two dihydrofolate reductase proteins and …

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Health Disparities On American Indian Reservations: Can Mid-Level Practitioners Make A Difference?, David Evard Johnston Jan 2015

Health Disparities On American Indian Reservations: Can Mid-Level Practitioners Make A Difference?, David Evard Johnston

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Introduction: American Indians/Alaskan Natives (AI/AN) suffer from a number of health issues and at higher rates than other United States populations. Efforts have been made through the Indian Health Service (IHS) to improve the AI/AN state of health, but healthcare disparities remain. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assist in identifying options in reducing healthcare disparities on American Indian reservations in South Dakota. The need for recruitment of additional physicians and mid-level practitioners (also known as mid-level providers or advanced practice providers) was assessed, as well as the potential for mid-level practitioners to meet that need. Methods: A …

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Prevalence Of Non-Conventional And Folk Medicine Usage Among Hmong In St. Paul, Minnesota, Matthew T. Vang Jan 2015

Prevalence Of Non-Conventional And Folk Medicine Usage Among Hmong In St. Paul, Minnesota, Matthew T. Vang

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Hmong Americans have been identified to utilize various modes of medicine including: folk/herbal remedies, spiritual/shamanistic rituals, and adapted treatments from countries like Thailand or Laos. However, there is a lack of studies that measured the prevalence of these medications among the Hmong community in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A questionnaire was distributed at a Saint Paul, Minnesota Hmong market to explore the prevalence of Hmong medicine usage. Demographical information was also collected to help determine any relationships that might exist between certain socio-cultural factors and Hmong medicine usage. The study had a total of 54 participants. Of the 54 participants, twenty-eight …

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Assessing Deaf Culture Awareness Of Physician Assistant Students In The Midwest, Sheryl E. Delude, Morgan, Kay Foizie Jan 2015

Assessing Deaf Culture Awareness Of Physician Assistant Students In The Midwest, Sheryl E. Delude, Morgan, Kay Foizie

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Currently, there has been insufficient research to support the need for implementation of deaf awareness training into physician assistant (PA) program curriculums. To address this gap in research, PA students in the Midwest United States were surveyed in order to assess student knowledge of Deaf culture and knowledge regarding appropriate management of patients who are deaf. Survey knowledge scores were compared to previously documented knowledge scores of medical students enrolled in the Medical Students, Cancer Control, and the Deaf Community Training (DCT) program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). PA student scores were also compared to scores of …

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