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Teen Births In South Dakota, 2006-2014, Wei Bai, Bonny Specker, Lon Kightlinger Nov 2015

Teen Births In South Dakota, 2006-2014, Wei Bai, Bonny Specker, Lon Kightlinger

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

According to the Office of Adolescent Health at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the teen birth rate in the U.S. has dropped continuously over the past 20 years and dropped 10% nationwide between 2012 and 2013. In 2013, about 273,000 babies were born nationally to adolescent teens aged 15-19 years for a rate of 26.5/1,000 adolescent females. According to the data from the World Bank, the U.S. teen birth rate in 2010-14 was higher than that of many developed countries, including Canada, Japan, Australia, and the majority of European countries. Teen pregnancies are associated with negative outcomes …


Research: South Dakota State University, Fall 2015, Christie Delfanian, Emily Weber Oct 2015

Research: South Dakota State University, Fall 2015, Christie Delfanian, Emily Weber

Research: South Dakota State University

CONTENTS:

Pine Ridge Elders to educate peers about wills, advanced care planning [Page] 2
Diversity: Teaching diverse learners requires responsiveness to students' needs [Page] 3
Renaissance writers address social values still relevant today [Page] 5
Forest fire expert helps Indonesians assess carbon emissions [Page] 7
Diagnostic tests key to controlling swine virus [Page] 9
Experience, networking fuel wastewater filtration research [Page] 9
Breast-feeding friendly climate benefits businesses, communities [Page] 10
Dairy scientist harness power of milk protein [Page] 11
Pharmacists' study helps prevent antibiotic-induced kidney failure [Page] 11
Plants exchange carbohydrates for nitrogen, phosphorus from mycorrhizal fungi [Page] 12


Growing South Dakota (Fall 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences Oct 2015

Growing South Dakota (Fall 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Internships Lead to Career Opportunities
[Page] 4 Pre-Professional Prep: Peer Mentors. Anatomy Lab, Networking Opportunities Provide Students Strong Start
[Page] 7 Difference Maker: Range Science Grad Strives To Inspire Native American Youth
[Page] 8 Profiles In Leadership: Preparing Students For A Lifetime Of Learning And Opportunities
[Page] 9 Investing In The Future: Scholarship Donors Share Commitment To Supporting Student Success
[Page] 10 College News
[Page] 12 Economic Buzz: Real-World Applications Gained Through New e-Trading Lab & Student Organizations
[Page] 14 Lessons In Leadership Student Organizations Help Hone Array Of Skills [Page] 15 Little I - 93 Years Of …


Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Christopher C.L. Chase Oct 2015

Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Christopher C.L. Chase

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

[Page] - 1 Advisory Committee Provides Big-Picture Guidance to the ADRDL
[Page] - 1 Colorado State University Vet Students get Food Animal Experience at SDSU's ADRDL
[Page] - 2 Director's Message
[Page] -3 Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis Diagnostics: Is it a Field Strain or a Vaccine Strain?
{Page] - 4 SDSU's Food Safety Microbiology Section: Serving Locally and Recognized Nationally
[Page] - 6 Veterinarian/SDSU Alum Serving as SDSU Livestock Environment Extension Associate
New Hire in Media Preparation: Suman Rohila
New Hire in Molecular Diagnostics: Melissa Lorenzen
Daly Joins US Contingent on Visit to Chinese Veterinary Research Institute
[Page] - 7 South …


Incidence And Pattern Of Lethal Congenital Anomalies In South Dakota, 2006-2013, Wei Bai, Bonny Specker Sep 2015

Incidence And Pattern Of Lethal Congenital Anomalies In South Dakota, 2006-2013, Wei Bai, Bonny Specker

Ethel Austin Martin Program Publications

In 2012, South Dakota ranked 50th in the US in infant mortality and reducing infant mortality is a public health priority in South Dakota. Congenital anomalies are the most common cause of infant death and represent about one fourth of the total infant deaths between 2006 and 2013 in South Dakota. We used information from vital records (birth and death certificates) to describe the incidence and pattern of major congenital anomalies in South Dakota among infant deaths.


Development Of An Indirect Elisa, Blocking Elisa, Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay And Fluorescent Focus Neutralization Assay For Serologic Evaluation Of Exposure To North American Strains Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Faten Okda, Xiaodong Liu, Aaron Singrey, Travis Clement, Julie Nelson, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson, Steven Lawson Aug 2015

Development Of An Indirect Elisa, Blocking Elisa, Fluorescent Microsphere Immunoassay And Fluorescent Focus Neutralization Assay For Serologic Evaluation Of Exposure To North American Strains Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Faten Okda, Xiaodong Liu, Aaron Singrey, Travis Clement, Julie Nelson, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson, Steven Lawson

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Recent, severe outbreaks of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) in Asia and North America highlight the need for well-validated diagnostic tests for the identification of PEDV infected animals and evaluation of their immune status to this virus. PEDV was first detected in the U.S. in May 2013 and spread rapidly across the country. Some serological assays for PEDV have been previously described, but few were readily available in the U.S. Several U.S. laboratories quickly developed indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) assays for the detection of antibodies to PEDV in swine serum, indicating prior exposure. However, the IFA has several disadvantages, including …


The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University Jul 2015

The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)

[Page] 2 Master of Public Health College of Pharmacy joins forces with other colleges and USD to offer Master of Public Health degree.
[Page] 4 Father of Tamoxifen V. Craig Jordan visits State as Francis Miller Distinguished Lecturer.
[Page] 6 Hometown satisfaction Dedication to hometown and residents earns Travis Anderberg ’04 the 2015 South Dakota Retailer of the Year.
[Page] 10 Excellence Tadd Hellwig named college’s outstanding scholar while Debra Farver chosen college’s teacher of the year.
[Page] 12 Building better mouse models Markl Faculty Scholar Wenfeng An’s research using mouse models lands two National Institutes of Health grants.
[Page] …


College Of Nursing, Dave Graves, Emily Weber Jul 2015

College Of Nursing, Dave Graves, Emily Weber

College of Nursing Magazine

Features

Celebrating Excellence — The College of Nursing honors leaders during 80th anniversary
[Page] 2 — Photo gallery of honorees.
[Page] 6 — A brief look at the college’s history.
[Page] 12 — The first four-year class.
[Page] 14 — The gala’s honorees.
[Page] 23 — Class of 1965 gives back.
[Page] 24 — Alumni profiles.

Department news
[Page] 28- Faculty and professional staff publications.
[Page] 30- Faculty and student awards and honors.
[Page] 31- Deans’ distinguished lecture.
[Page] 32- College honors.

Alumni news
[Page] 32- In memoriam.
[Page] 33- Stacey Tait-Goodale Thank you for making the 80th Gala a …


An Evaluation Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Survival In Individual Feed Ingredients In The Presence Or Absence Of A Liquid Antimicrobial, Scott Dee, Casey Neill, Travis Clement, Aaron Singrey, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson Jul 2015

An Evaluation Of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Survival In Individual Feed Ingredients In The Presence Or Absence Of A Liquid Antimicrobial, Scott Dee, Casey Neill, Travis Clement, Aaron Singrey, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Eric A. Nelson

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Contaminated complete feed and porcine plasma are risk factors for PEDV introduction to farms and a liquid antimicrobial has been proven useful for reducing risk. This study provides information on the survivability of PEDV across common swine feed ingredients in the presence or absence of the liquid antimicrobial.
Results: Eighteen ingredients commonly included in commercial swine diets were selected, including 3 grain sources (corn, soybean meal (SBM), dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS)), 5 porcine by-products (spray-dried plasma, purified plasma, intestinal mucosa, meat and bone meal and red blood cells (RBCs)), 3 vitamin/trace mineral (VTM) mixes (sow, nursery, finishing), …


Growing South Dakota (Summer 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences Jul 2015

Growing South Dakota (Summer 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

[Page] 2 Exciting New Era Underway: New Facilities & New Degree Offerings Coming To Fruition
[Page] 5 USDA Report Touts Agriculture Among Best Fields For College Grads
[Page] 6 Critical Need: Essential Services Of ADRDL Need Support For Modernized Facility
[Page] 8 Quarterly Colloquium: State's Ag Leaders Collaborate
[Page] 9 Profiles In Leadership: Developing A Museum To Enrich And Transform Lives
[Page] 10 Productive Partnerships: Collaboration Between Producers & Researchers Guides Research Farm Efforts
[Page] 12 Coordinated Effort: SDSU's John Ball Serves Dual Role To Benefit South Dakota's Trees
[Page] 14 Progressive Perspective: Dan Oedekoven Reflects On Extension's Evolution
[Page] …


Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings Jun 2015

Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

[Page] 1- ADRDL Steps Up in Light of Highly Pathogenic H5N2 Avian Influenza Outbreaks [Page] 2- Director's Message: The SD Animal Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory and Emergency Testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [Page] 3- Pre-Veterinary Students Honored by SDVMA and SDSU Through Stethoscope Ceremony [Page] 4- Clerical Staff Makes Strides in Efficiency and Service [Page] 5- ADRDL Pathologists Team with Veterinarian to Address Cattle Lameness for Livestock Group [Page] 5- Canine Influenza Testing—SDSU ADRDL [Page] 6- ADRDL Hosts Tours for Legislators and State Agency Staff [Page] 6- ADRDL Offers Next Generation Sequencing [Page] 6- ADRDL at the SDVMA …


Complete Genome Sequence Of A Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5n2) Associated With An Outbreak In Commercial Chickens, Iowa, Usa, 2015, Travis Clement, Gerald F. Kutish, Jill Nezworski, Joy Scaria, Eric A. Nelson, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Diego Diel May 2015

Complete Genome Sequence Of A Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (H5n2) Associated With An Outbreak In Commercial Chickens, Iowa, Usa, 2015, Travis Clement, Gerald F. Kutish, Jill Nezworski, Joy Scaria, Eric A. Nelson, Jane Christopher-Hennings, Diego Diel

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

A novel reassortant influenza A virus (H5N2) was first detected in British Columbia, Canada, in December 2014. The virus rapidly spread along the waterfowl migration flyways in the United States, causing multiple HPAI outbreaks in poultry. Here, we present the complete genome sequence of HPAIV-H5N2 from a commercial chicken flock in Iowa.


Research: South Dakota State University, Spring 2015, Christie Delfanian Apr 2015

Research: South Dakota State University, Spring 2015, Christie Delfanian

Research: South Dakota State University

CONTENTS:

Cyanide: Prototype detects cyanide poisoning in 70 seconds [Page] 2
Grapes: Plant scientists help improve cold-hardy grape varieties, develop local wine industry [Page] 3
Plant-derived compound may reduce cancer recurrence, spread [Page] 5
Imagining tool targets degenerative diseases [Page] 5
Nutrient-gene interaction research inspires Nelson Scholarship winner [Page] 6
Bridge girder: Improved bridge girder design can save taxpayers money [Page] 7
Microgrids help integrate renewables, maintain power flow [Page] 9
Tobacco: Nursing researchers document positive effects of tobacco-free policies [Page] 10
Rehab Counseling: rehabilitation counselors improve lives of disabled clients [Page] 11
Vocational rehab support puts asthmatic on university …


Growing South Dakota (Spring 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences Apr 2015

Growing South Dakota (Spring 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

This issue includes the 2014 SDSU Extension Annual Report.

[Page] 2 Committed To South Dakotans: Programs Focus On “Healthy Food, Healthy Families, Healthy Communities”
[Page] 4 Serving South Dakota’s Multi-Cultural Communities: Programs Take Root In Sioux Falls And On Standing Rock Indian Reservation
[Page] 4 Relevant Resource: New Manual Provides Guidance For Farmers Markets
[Page] 6 Food Growers Unite: Formation Of “Food Hub” Being Explored
[Page] 8 Envisioning The Future: Extension Assists Community Leaders With Forward Thinking
[Page] 10 Innovative New Tools: Online Resources Provide Useful Climate Data, Drainage Calculators
[Page] 12 Meeting Producer Needs: Production Knowledge Enhanced With Extension …


Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings Mar 2015

Animal Health Matters, Russ Daly, Jane Hennings

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

[Page] 1- Latest Version of South Dakota “One Health” Meetings Explores Tuberculosis in Humans and Cattle [Page] 2- Director's Message [Page] 2- Bailey Herd Health Conference Covers Connection Between Facilities and Animal Health [Page] 3- Essential Behind the Scenes Work: Accounting and Human Resources Staff at the VBS and ADRDL [Page] 3- New Hires at South Dakota ADRDL [Page] 4- Dairy Animal and Product Testing Services at the ADRDL [Page] 6- Video Production Highlights ADRDL Value to Animals and Citizens [Page] 6- Bovine Respiratory Coronavirus Testing [Page] 6- Dr. Hennings Named to AAVLD Executive Board [Page] 6- Equine Well-Being Survey: …


An Inactivated Vaccine Made From A U.S. Field Isolate Of Porcine Epidemic Disease Virus Is Immunogenic In Pigs As Demonstrated By A Dose-Titration, Emily A. Collin, Srivishnupriya Anbalagan, Faten Okda, Ron Bateman, Eric A. Nelson, Ben M. Hause Mar 2015

An Inactivated Vaccine Made From A U.S. Field Isolate Of Porcine Epidemic Disease Virus Is Immunogenic In Pigs As Demonstrated By A Dose-Titration, Emily A. Collin, Srivishnupriya Anbalagan, Faten Okda, Ron Bateman, Eric A. Nelson, Ben M. Hause

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV), a highly pathogenic and transmissible virus in swine, was first detected in the U.S. in May, 2013, and has caused tremendous losses to the swine industry. Due to the difficulty in isolating and growing this virus in cell culture, few vaccine studies using cell culture propagated PEDV have been performed on U.S. strains in pigs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the humoral immune response to the selected inactivated PEDV vaccine candidate in a dose-titration manner.
Results: PEDV was isolated from a pig with diarrhea and complete genome sequencing found >99% …


The Prevalence Of Adverse Cardiometabolic Responses To Exercise Training With Evidence-Based Practice Is Low, Lance C. Dalleck, Gary Van Guilder, Tara B. Richardson, Chantel A. Vella Jan 2015

The Prevalence Of Adverse Cardiometabolic Responses To Exercise Training With Evidence-Based Practice Is Low, Lance C. Dalleck, Gary Van Guilder, Tara B. Richardson, Chantel A. Vella

Health and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of individuals who experienced exercise-induced adverse cardiometabolic response (ACR), following an evidence-based, individualized, community exercise program.
Methods: Prevalence of ACR was retrospectively analyzed in 332 adults (190 women, 142 men) before and after a 14-week supervised community exercise program. ACR included an exercise training-induced increase in systolic blood pressure of $10 mmHg, increase in plasma triglycerides (TG) of .37.0 mg/dL ($0.42 mmol/L), or decrease in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) of .4.0 mg/dL (0.12 mmol/L). A second category of ACR was also defined – this was ACR that resulted …


The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 13 Jan 2015

The Journal Of Undergraduate Research: Volume 13

The Journal of Undergraduate Research

This is the complete issue of the South Dakota State University Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 13.


Report On The Community Conversation On Breastfeeding In Brookings Businesses, Sara A. Mehltretter Drury, Rebecca A. Kuehl, Jenn Anderson Jan 2015

Report On The Community Conversation On Breastfeeding In Brookings Businesses, Sara A. Mehltretter Drury, Rebecca A. Kuehl, Jenn Anderson

Communication Studies Publications

The Brookings Supports Breastfeeding (BSB) team hosted a Community Conversation on Breast feeding in Brookings Businesses, a public deliberation event on November 1, 2014. The deliberation focused on the question, “How can our community support the breastfeeding experience in Brookings businesses?” The event was held from 10am-2pm at the McCrory Gardens Education &Visitor Center in Brookings, SD.

Background

The BSB project is a community effort to promote dialogue and deliberation about supporting breastfeeding in Brookings businesses. It is funded through a Community Innovation grant from the Bush Foundation, and is a partnership between South Dakota State University (SDSU), the Brookings …


Growing South Dakota (Winter 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences Jan 2015

Growing South Dakota (Winter 2015), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

This issue includes the 2014 SDSU Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Report.

[Page] 2 AES Director’s Message
[Page] 3 Better Beans: Innovative Research Seeks To Increase Soybean’s Nitrogen-Fixing Ability
[Page] 6 Bioprocessing Adds Value: Researchers Turn Agricultural Residue Into Energy Storage Material
[Page] 8 Protecting Water Quality: Conservation Practices Minimize Erosion, Surface Runoff
[Page] 10 Balancing Ag & Wildlife: Cover Crop Food Plots Help Manage Deer Population
[Page] 11 Industry Insight: Beef Consumers Get Information From Websites, Social Media
[Page] 12 Evaluating Efficiency: Swine Nutritional Studies Underway; New Facility Will Allow For Expanded Research
[Page] 14 SDSU Hosts National Ag Leaders …


Intraosseous Vascular Access In The Emergency Department, Nicole M. Helsper Devoe Jan 2015

Intraosseous Vascular Access In The Emergency Department, Nicole M. Helsper Devoe

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Current guidelines and recommendations from the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support and the American Heart Association (AHA) include intraosseous (IO) access as a second-line alternative when delayed or failed peripheral vascular access occurs in emergent or trauma situations. IO access is underutilized in the emergency department (ED) due to registered nurses’ knowledge deficit, lack of training and education, and lack of supplies (Cheung, Rosenberg, & Vaillancourt, 2014). The National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) supports the use of IO access and describes IOs as a significant time saving intervention in achieving vascular access and decreasing the time …


Improving Perceptions Of Menopause With An Educational Tool About Non- Pharmacologic Menopause Symptom Management, Megan Larsen Jan 2015

Improving Perceptions Of Menopause With An Educational Tool About Non- Pharmacologic Menopause Symptom Management, Megan Larsen

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

The time period surrounding menopause, or perimenopause, often is associated with many symptoms that are unpleasant and life changing for women. These symptoms, which occur in up to 70% of perimenopausal women, can negatively impact quality of life. There is little information available about how a woman can proactively reduce her menopause symptoms naturally, and many are unable to utilize pharmacologic methods. The literature review included in this paper reveals several different non-pharmacologic treatment methods that are supported by peer reviewed research, including: relaxation and stress reduction, ingestion of soy nuts, acupuncture, lifestyle behavior changes, and exercise. It has been …


The Impact Of Scheduled Meal Breaks On Icu Nurses, Ericka L. Privitt Jan 2015

The Impact Of Scheduled Meal Breaks On Icu Nurses, Ericka L. Privitt

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

The goal of this practice improvement project was to evaluate the impact of scheduling meal breaks for intensive care unit nurses at a Midwestern hospital. A literature review identified stress a main source for burnout and the nursing shortage. Recommendations for the creation of a healthy work environment were found and a program to schedule meal breaks was implemented over a nine week period. The Meal Break Impact Survey was utilized to gather pre and post-survey data. The following data was collected on the Meal Break Impact Survey: (a) demographics; (b) questions in Likert scale response on availability, access, beliefs, …


Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Education And Assessment, Kim Schmidt Jan 2015

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Education And Assessment, Kim Schmidt

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practice Innovation Projects

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a debilitating side effect of most chemotherapeutic agents used to treat cancer. To ensure the best possible care and outcomes for patients, nurses should be at the forefront of CIPN education and patient assessments. The purpose of this project was to evaluate an educational intervention for oncology nurses on CIPN and CIPN patient assessment by assessing the knowledge and confidence level of nurses in assessing CIPN before and after an educational session. The methodology for this project was a quasi-experimental one-group pretest multiple posttest design with a convenience sample of nurses employed by the Cancer …


The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University Jan 2015

The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)

[Page] 2 Medical Laboratory Science A part of the curricula at South Dakota State since 1948, the program moved under the oversight of the College of Pharmacy July 1, 2014.
[Page] 3 MLS did you know? The program graduates an average of 18 students per year. Since 2012, there also has been an online class for practicing medical techs.
[Page}4 A program first The medical laboratory science program held its first White Coat Ceremony and the charter members of the Rho chapter of the Lambda Tau honor society were inducted Nov. 12, 2014.
[Page] 6 Fall convocation Students gain a …


College Of Nursing, Christie Delfanian, Dave Graves, Karissa Kuhle, Emily Weber Jan 2015

College Of Nursing, Christie Delfanian, Dave Graves, Karissa Kuhle, Emily Weber

College of Nursing Magazine

Features

Impacting Public Health - SDSU’s role improving the state’s health
[Page] 2 — Students work on Crow Creek reservation.
[Page] 6 — Strengthening Native American families to help youth.
[Page] 8 — Using cultural traditions to help Native Americans.
[Page] 10 — Caring for the mind, body and spirit.
[Page] 11 — College receives Impact Award.
[Page] 12 — Examining smoke-free policies.

Department news
[Page] 14- Eight join college’s faculty.
[Page] 15- Former dean, alums receive honors.
[Page] 16- Minton moves into associate dean role.
[Page] 24- Worth receives college’s distinguished service award.

Student News
[Page]18- DNP students experience …


Telehealth Tool, Heidi A. Mennenga, Laurie Johansen, Becka Foerster, Lori Hendrickx Jan 2015

Telehealth Tool, Heidi A. Mennenga, Laurie Johansen, Becka Foerster, Lori Hendrickx

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

This tool examines current knowledge regarding telehealth.


Rural Characteristics Tool, Heidi A. Mennenga, Laurie Johansen, Becka Foerster, Lori Hendrickx Jan 2015

Rural Characteristics Tool, Heidi A. Mennenga, Laurie Johansen, Becka Foerster, Lori Hendrickx

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

This tool examines current knowledge and confidence in teaching rural characteristics.


Symptom Perceptions And Self-Care Behaviors In Patients Who Self-Manage Heart Failure, Katherine M. Reeder, Patrick M. Ercole, Gina M. Peek, Carol E. Smith Jan 2015

Symptom Perceptions And Self-Care Behaviors In Patients Who Self-Manage Heart Failure, Katherine M. Reeder, Patrick M. Ercole, Gina M. Peek, Carol E. Smith

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: Patients with heart failure (HF) are at heightened risk for acute exacerbation requiring hospitalization. Although timely reporting of symptoms can expedite outpatient treatment and avoid the need for hospitalization, few patients recognize and respond to symptoms until acutely ill.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore patients’ perceptions of symptoms and self-care behaviors for symptom relief, leading up to a HF hospitalization.

Methods: To examine prehospitalization symptom scenarios, semistructured interviews were conducted with 60 patients hospitalized for acute decompensated HF.

Results: Thirty-seven patients (61.7%) said that they had a sense that “something just wasn’t quite right” before …


Tobacco-Free Healthcare Policy Assessment Tool And Scoring Guide, Heidi Mennenga, Linda Burdette, Jennifer Kerkvliet, Jenna Cowan, Nancy Swenson Jan 2015

Tobacco-Free Healthcare Policy Assessment Tool And Scoring Guide, Heidi Mennenga, Linda Burdette, Jennifer Kerkvliet, Jenna Cowan, Nancy Swenson

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

The Tobacco-Free Healthcare Assessment Tool is a standardized method to assess the comprehensiveness of tobacco-free or smoke-free policies in healthcare settings. Each policy is scored in the following four areas: Policy Communication, Environment, Enforcement, and Cessation Services. A fifth non-rated section includes two additional items related to emerging trends in tobacco control.