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Poster: Toward Expert Consensus On Guidelines For The Use Of Yoga In The Treatment Of Anxiety In Children And Adolescents, Laura J. Abels

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Problem Statement: Despite clinical evidence to support the use of yoga as a treatment option for children and adolescents with anxiety, clinical practice guidelines do not exist. Purpose: This project used the modified Delphi technique to determine if consensus exists on the need for clinical practice guidelines among experts in the fields of child and adolescent psychiatry, psychology, and yoga. Additionally, this project aimed to determine if consensus exists on what should be included in clinical practice guidelines for the use of yoga as a therapeutic intervention for anxiety in children and adolescents. Methods: Three rounds of questionnaires were used …

Poster: Malignant Hyperthermia Preparedness For Labor And Delivery Nurses, Patricia Rabinowitz

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder of skeletal muscle triggered by general anesthesia in susceptible individuals. Although MH can occur later in the anesthetic course as well as post-operatively, it most frequently occurs shortly after induction of general anesthesia.

Operating room (OR) nurses receive extensive training in MH crisis management. On labor and delivery (L&D) units, neuraxial (spinal and epidural) blocks are the safest and most commonly used anesthetics during pregnancy. General anesthesia is utilized only when the life of the mother or infant is in jeopardy or when a neuraxial block is not possible. Under these circumstances, …

Poster: The Opioid Epidemic: Assessment Of Primary Prevention Interventions In Muskingum County Public Schools, Terra Armstead

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Understanding that the Opioid epidemic is much greater than an epidemic of mortality is critically important. This epidemic is also an epidemic of dependence, addiction, disability, and other severe adverse events affecting millions of people in the U.S. (Franklin, Sabel, Jones, Mai, & Baumgarter, 2015). The opiod epidemic is complex and can be considered a man made epidemic.

The Holistic Development Of Student-Athletes At Otterbein University, Timothy Bryant Mcknight

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Ohiohealth Grove City Methodist Hospital: Workday Implementation, James Eastep

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Utilizing Wellness Champions To Live Ohiohealthy, Elizabeth K. Krebs

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Professional Experience At Ohio Council For Home Care & Hospice, Emma T. Hill

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Community Programming At Worthington Parks And Recreations, Sophia Cooper

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Allied Health Education: Teaching Assistant At Otterbein University And High School Outreach Programs, Andrea Pohlman

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Reflections On Healthcare Administration Practicum: My Journey With Ohiohealth Doctors Hospital, Anitha Guduri

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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Ohiohealth Home Care: Functions Of A Leader, Nicole Aral

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

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The Opioid Epidemic: Assessment Of Primary Prevention Interventions In Muskingum County Public Schools, Terra Armstead

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Understanding that the Opioid epidemic is much greater than an epidemic of mortality is critically important. This epidemic is also an epidemic of dependence, addiction, disability, and other severe adverse events affecting millions of people in the U.S. (Franklin, Sabel, Jones, Mai, & Baumgarter, 2015). The opiod epidemic is complex and can be considered a man made epidemic.

Creating Voice In School Nurses Through Increasing Self-Efficacy, Kate King

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Creating voice in school nurses is essential to implement and promote health care in schools. Increasing self-efficacy, the knowledge, practice and internal belief of the nurse that he or she is an expert, creates voice and thus, the ability to assist students and families navigate various concerns and health issues. Therefore, the purpose of this project was to increase selfefficacy by providing school nurses with an interactive educational module that focused on social modeling and persuasion, responses to stress reaction experiences and attainment and application of evidence based practice, all skills of self-efficacy. The interactive educational model was presented to …

Malignant Hypothermia Preparedness For Labor And Delivery Nurses, Patricia Rabinowitz

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Malignant Hyperthe1mia (MH) is a rare, inherited disorder of skeletal muscle triggered by general anesthesia in susceptible individuals. Although MH can occur later in the anesthetic course as well as post-operatively, it most frequently occurs shortly after induction of general anesthesia. Operating roo1n (OR) nurses receive extensive training in MH crisis 1nanagement. On labor and delivery (L&D) units, neuraxial (spinal and epidural) blocks are the safest and 1nost co1nmonly used anesthetics during pregnancy. General anesthesia is utilized only when the life of the 1nother or infant is in jeopardy or when a neuraxial block is not possible. Under these circumstances, …

Mechanistic Studies And Derivative Effects In 1, 3, 4- Oxadiazole Synthesis Via Cyclodehydration Reactions, Evan Huggins

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

In the world of pharmaceutical synthesis, research to combat foreign pathogens is always necessary. Scientists have been exploring different methods in order to synthesize the most effective compounds in antibacterial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and many other treatments. A key component within these versatile compounds are 1,3,4-oxadiazoles. Current methods to synthesize these compounds are inefficient. This research seeks to improve oxadiazole synthesis; however, the mechanism of this reaction is unknown. The goal of this project was to study the mechanistic pathway in the discovered, one-pot cyclodehydration synthesis of 1,3,4-oxadiazoles. In the first part of this study, a diacylhydrazine intermediate was proposed. This …

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Abigalle Ryan

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), formerly known as diastolic heart failure, is a chronic disease that affects millions of people around the world. HFpEF has no cure and can only be managed with therapeutic treatments that optimize cardiac function and quality of life (Gazewood & Turner, 2017). The condition is precipitated by several systemic, myocardial, infiltrative, and pericardial diseases that overwhelmingly ail the aging population. There is not a set of widely accepted diagnostic criteria, and as a result, the morbidity and mortality have not improved in recent years (Tawil & Gelzinis, 2016). Because HFpEF has become more …

Malignant Hyperthermia, Alexandra Mcguire

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare but life-threatening, genetic condition that can manifest when a patient is exposed to certain inhalation agents used in anesthesia as well as the depolarizing muscle relaxant succinylcholine (Rosenberg, Pollock, Schiemann, Bulger, & Stowell, 2015, p. 1). MH can develop during or after a surgical procedure and if left untreated, can cause major organ system damage and death (Seifert, Wahr, Pace, Cochrane, & Bagnola, 2014, p. 189). Creating awareness of this rare genetic condition allows for quicker interventions in reversing MH.

Cirrhosis Of The Liver, Sabina Lamichhane Wagle

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Liver cirrhosis is a chronic, end-stage liver disease. It is a term given to a condition where normal liver parenchyma is replaced by fibrotic tissues. This condition arises once hepatocytes become unable to overcome the hepatic insults via undergoing the process of mitosis. Alcohol, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, Wilson disease, hemochromatosis, aldolase B deficiency, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney diseases are few risk factors for liver cirrhosis. Ascites, asterixis, hepatic encephalopathy, scleral icterus, portal hypertension, and gynecomastia are a few symptoms of this condition. Liver transplant is the only definitive treatment for this condition, so symptoms …

Aortic Aneurysm, James Lower

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

An aneurysm is a bulging or outpouching of the vessel wall which can progress to a dissection or a tear in the vessel wall. There are two types of classification for aortic aneurysms based on the Standford classification: type A involving the ascending aorta, and type B involving the descending aorta. Major risk factors for aortic aneurysms are hypertension, smoking, and male gender. Aortic aneurysms can be asymptomatic or include a wide range of symptoms such as vague back pain that radiates, and shortness of breath. The overarching pathophysiology is inflammation causing a breakdown in elastin and collagen. Inflammation, oxidative …

Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heather Weaver

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

“Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of nutritional disorder worldwide, occurring in both developing and developed countries and affecting as many as one-fifth of the world population” (Huether & McCance, 2018, p. 934). There are many causes including bleeding (usually intestinal or menstrual), pregnancy, malnutrition, and malabsorption. Some of the signs and symptoms include fatigue, dizziness, headaches, exertional shortness of breath, cold intolerance, and paler than normal skin tones. The American Society of Hematology (2019) reports iron is important in the production of hemoglobin and maintenance of healthy cells. The topic of IDA was chosen as a …

Pathophysiology Of Osteoarthritis, Lara Stover

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint diseases worldwide, and especially in the United States. This disease can cause chronic pain and disability, and can impair a patient’s quality of life and ability to perform activities of daily living. There are many different factors that can contribute to the development, progression, and severity of OA. Chronic inflammation and the inflammatory response is the primary pathological process that contributes to the development of OA. With the number of cases of OA expected to increase in the United States, it is important that primary care providers have an understanding of …

Pheochromocytoma And Paraganglioma, Christopher Foltz

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma are rare, possibly malignant, catecholamine secreting tumors. These tumors arise from the adrenal medulla and extra-adrenal sites, with reports of 80-85% and 15-20% respectively. The expanding field of genetics is contributing valuable information in recent years in regards to pathogenesis, and identifying patients with increased risk of occurrence. If found, prompt treatment- and usually surgical resection, is advised.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Amelia Morgan

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a devastating form of hypoxemic respiratory failure with the potential for significant morbidity and mortality (Dalmedico, et al., 2017). Though the exact cause or trigger for ARDS is not always identified, great strides have been made in its identification and treatment since the 1990’s. Strategies include screening in the emergency department, prone positioning, and lung protective ventilator settings. Knowledge of the pathophysiological processes and familiarity with treatment strategies will aid the practitioner in the decision-making process for these critically ill patients.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Kimberly Dyer

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a common and life-threatening condition. It is the result of a direct or indirect lung injury and requires complex treatment modalities. Pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, nursing considerations, and a case study are presented within this poster.

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Allison Bruce

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) burdens intensive care units (ICU) and their patients across the world. This presentation discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, current treatment and nursing implications for ARDS. This pathophysiological process requires exceptional interprofessional teamwork by the healthcare team. It is important for nurses to have an in-depth comprehension of this disease and its manifestations so that it can be detected and treated as quickly as possible. Further research and education are needed to improve the mortality rates of patients with ARDS.

Osteoarthritis (Oa), Erin Steele

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the primary cause of chronic pain, affecting approximately 27 million people in the United States. OA is a disease in the synovial joint. In humans, the knee is the largest synovial joint. Hips, hands and facet joints of the spine are other sites of the OA pain. There are several interventions and treatment options available to manage the symptoms. Studies have shown other helpful hints in hopes to prevent and slow the progress of this degenerative disease.

Tuberculosis: Early Diagnosis And Treatment, Gloria Obeng

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

Although there are measures in place to control tuberculosis (TB) cases in the U.S., TB is prevalent and has high morbidity and mortality rate. This issue is due to the failure to identify and treat the disease as early as possible, especially in the latent stage. The late diagnosis of the disease causes a delay in treatment which may result in complications or even death. Understanding the pathophysiological process of TB will aid in the control of the disease. Also, TB cases have been recorded among foreign-born and immigrants who are visiting the U.S. but some of these immigrants are …

Pathophysiology Of Ovarian Cancer, Christina Eagle

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

This poster project is a culmination of evidence-based practice research conducted to educate on the lethality of ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection of the vague signs and symptoms associated with this disease. Worldwide, approximately 240,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and 140,200 were projected to succumb to this disease in 2016 (Kroeger, Jr. & Drapkin, 2017). This case-to-fatality ratio is nearly three times that of breast cancer, making ovarian cancer the most lethal gynecological malignancy in developed countries (Kroeger, Jr. & Drapkin, 2017). Educating women about the risk factors and the elusive signs and …

Brain Pathology Of Heroin Addiction, Nickcolis Florentine

Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)

This poster focuses on the effects of heroin addiction on the neurobiology of the brain and its implications for nursing care. Heroin use causes long term changes in the function of multiple areas of the brain. It is the hope of the author that understanding the pathophysiology of heroin addiction will help caregivers overcome innate bias and to become better caregivers for our patients.

Differences In Degree Of Dorsiflexion In Varying Base Stances Of Collegiate Wrestlers, Andrew Cade

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Projects

Lower extremity injuries are very common among wrestlers, especially at a collegiate level. The purpose of this research project was to examine if a difference between dorsiflexion range of motion existed in the talocrural joint between two different wrestling base stances among collegiate wrestlers. The motion measured was active dorsiflexion of the talocrural joint. This motion was measured using a goniometer, an inclinometer, and functional, dynamic balance was assessed using the Y-balance test. A difference in dorsiflexion between these base stances could indicate a higher risk for certain lower body injuries of the knee, foot, and ankle. Wrestling is a …