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Does Perioperative Use Of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Improve Patient Outcomes In Cardiac Surgery?, Qian Ding, Mark Berguson, Zugui Zhang, Hong Liu, Huang Nie, Jordan E. Goldhammer, Rohinton J. Morris, Jianzhong Sun

Department of Anesthesiology Posters

• 2011 ACCF/AHA Guidelines for CABG: Uncertain about the safety of the preoperative administration of ACE inhibitors or ARBs in patients on chronic therapy and the safety of initiating ACE inhibitors or ARBs before hospital discharge
• 2014 ESC Guidelines: ACE inhibitors might be stopped 1 to 2 days before CABG to avoid the potential deleterious consequences of perioperative hypotension
• Guidelines state that ACE inhibitors or ARBs should be initiated postoperatively in CABG patients who were not receiving them preoperatively if they have an LVEF ≤40%, hypertension, diabetes, or CKD (Level of Evidence: A)
• There is still a lack of large clinical …

Boonshoft School Of Medicine Central Research Forum Program - 2019, Office Of Research Affairs, Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Central Research Forum

An 88 page program which includes a schedule and abstracts from the 2019 Central Research Forum held by the Boonshoft School of Medicine's Office of Research Affairs.

Generational Differences In Nursing Influencing Job Satisfaction, Sarah Carter, Rn, Capa, Maryjo Marino Hertzog, Rn, Bsn, Capa, Demetrius Trihoulis, Rn, Viktor Hum, Rn

Jefferson Health - Northeast Posters (formerly Aria Health Posters)

Purpose

A generation is defined as a group of individuals who are roughly the same age, and who experience and are influenced by the same set of significant historical events during key developmental periods in their lives.

With multiple Nursing generations working together in the heath care setting identifying and understanding generational differences that influence job satisfaction will help to promote a healthy work environment and a sustainable work force.

Does Having A Nurse Navigator Vs. Not Having A Nurse Navigator Decrease The Cost Of Healthcare In Patients With A Sepsis Diagnosis?, Marybeth Forward, Rn, Amanda Kuzewycz, Bsn, Rn-Bc, Sandra Little, Msn, Rn, Anne Lyons, Bsn, Rn-Bc, Kelly Panei, Bsn, Rn, Pccn, Diane Yaple, Ms, Lpc

Jefferson Health - Northeast Posters (formerly Aria Health Posters)

Purpose

The nurse navigator facilitates the care of a patient with the diagnosis of sepsis across the healthcare continuum. This includes:

• Promoting optimal outcomes
• Preventing readmissions
• Patient education
• Decreasing length of stay in skilled nursing facilities

The coordination of transition of care starts from the time of admission through the 90 day post acute period.

What's Happening: October 14, 2019, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Using The System Of Care Approach To Distinguish School Refusal From School Truancy, Connie Chang, Md, Aneela Khan, Md

Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior Posters

Learning Objectives

To recognize the importance of taking a system of care approach to determine whether the symptoms of school avoidance are due to mental illness

A Collaborative Partnership Project: Serving The Vulnerable And Educating Tomorrow’S Healthcare Professionals, Leslie J. Knight, Trisha A. Mason

Service Learning Faculty Posters

The University of New England (UNE), Portland Public Library (PPL) and Maine Medical Center (MMC) came together to promote health awareness and provide resources for underserved community members. The project exemplifies the collaborative leadership of three community stakeholders in support of a vulnerable population while teaching leadership to healthcare profession students.Success of the project meant merging each stakeholder’s goals: UNE Westbrook College of Health Professions’ goal was to provide health profession students with opportunities to work with and learn from vulnerable populations and instill a lifelong commitment to service; Portland Public Library’s goal was, as a civic and cultural center, …

Resident Experience Discussion (Red): Resident-Led Discussion Groups To Promote Resilience, Timothy Kuchera, Colin J. Thomas, Candace L. Haddox, Hannah C. Nordhues, Deanne T. Kashiwagi, Alan Kubey

Department of Medicine Posters

We sought to promote resident wellness through a resident-initiated-and-run discussion forum outside the formal residency structure

Online Learning & Medical Education … You Can Do It!, Carmin Bermudez, Med, Joanna Chan, Md

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters

• Engaging learners and building community online improves learning and motivation for learners
• Faculty presence incorporates integral feedback and increases student success
• The CTL provides ongoing training and support, you are not alone!

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Increases Pathology Resident Self Wellness, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Joanna Chan, Md

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters

Stress during medical residency is a common, complex issue influenced by time demands, level of social support, and environmental factors. Increased stress levels can lead to resident burnout, and may contribute to the high rates of depression and suicide seen among physicians. In 2015, the ACGME began a campaign to promote resident wellness by calling on programs to implement strategies to develop resiliency, identify problems, and promote wellbeing. Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) strategies have been shown to decrease burnout, improve mood, and increase compassion in healthcare providers. We implemented a wellness retreat to educate residents on the principles of …

Wellness Initiative Program And Effect On Pathology Resident Burnout Rate, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Michelle Nagurney, Md, Joanna Chan, Md

Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters

Increasing rates of physician burnout are reported across many medical specialties, including Pathology. In 2014, 52.5% of pathologists experienced symptoms of burnout compared to 37.6% in 2011. Suicide and depression rates in physicians are also higher than the average population. As a result, the ACGME began a campaign, in 2015, to foster resident wellness. The campaign calls for strategies to develop resiliency, identify problems, and promote well-being. While wellness initiatives may not change underlying mental illness, they may mitigate environmental factors that can exacerbate mental illness or suicidal behavior. Here we report results from a recently implemented resident wellness initiative …

A Computational Model For Recovery From Brain Injury, Wayne Wakeland

Systems Science Friday Noon Seminar Series

A computational simulation model calculates recovery trajectories following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Prior publications include a multi-scale framework for studying concussion and a systems-level causal loop diagram (CLD) and discussion of feedback processes. The scope of the computational model goes beyond concussion to include all severities of TBI. A set of first order ordinary differential equations and their associated parameters determines recovery trajectories. While highly speculative, the model serves to demonstrate the potential utility of computational models in this context. Much more research will be needed to create a properly supported research model that could be used for clinical trial …

Dugoni School Year In Review 2018-2019, Dugoni School Of Dentistry

Dugoni Academic Year in Review

Highlights of academic programs, clinical services, research, community outreach and other areas of University of the Pacific's Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

What's Happening: October 7, 2019, Maine Medical Center

What's Happening

No abstract provided.

Week Of October 7, 2019, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Celebrates 26th Annual Faculty Author Recognition
• NYMC Honored at "Westchester Doctors of Distinction"
• NYMC Goes Gold
• NYMC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
• NYMC Visits Museum of Jewish Heritage

Going Beyond Accessibility By Advocating For Inclusive Playgrounds, Alexander Herrera, Otas, Amanda Shoffner, Otas, Kiondrah Wilson, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

Play is the primary occupation of all children and is vital for the development of physical, cognitive, and social-emotional skills. Children of all abilities benefit from play and should all have equal opportunity to use and explore playground equipment. Many community playgrounds are limiting and create barriers which do not allow all children to use them. It is important that occupational therapy practitioners (OTPs) step up and utilize their skills and knowledge to bring about a change.

Occupational therapy practitioners, with their knowledge of environmental barriers, understanding of disability and specific knowledge of activities, are in an ideal position to …

Parenting With Down Syndrome: The Role Occupational Therapy Plays, Kalhie M. Mayer, Bs, Otas, Aubrey Rubin, Otas, Jessica Schatzan, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

• OTPs can help individuals with Down Syndrome complete their activities of daily living so they can be independent and start a family
• Sex education is an very important area for OTPs to work on with individuals who have Down Syndrome or other intellectual disabilities
• OTPs play a huge role in helping people with Down Syndrome parent efficiently and effectively through various strategies such as recommending adaptations to support the occupations of a parent
• OTPs can be instrumental in advocating for individuals with Down Syndrome who have children through linking them with agencies, completing performance assessments, and testifying in legal proceedings …

Inclusive Community: Exploring The Benefits Of Sensory Friendly Environments, Corinne Hanna, Otas, Shoshana Weisberg, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

Sensory friendly environments support inclusivity for children with autism and their families. Environmental barriers often cause an unpleasant experience for children who experience sensory processing disorders. Occupational therapy practitioners have a role in collaborating with teachers for modifications in the classroom and advocating for sensory friendly events within the community to promote engagement in childhood occupations.

Fighting A Battle Against The Opioid Epidemic With Occupational Therapy, Emily Best, Otas, Douglas Milke, Otas, Teresa Vega, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

• The opioid epidemic is an opportunity for occupational therapy practitioners to help promote health and wellness within communities, populations, and individuals.
• Occupational therapy practitioners are trained to understand unique learning styles by looking at a person’s habits, roles, routines, environments, performance skills, client factors, etc.
• Occupational therapy’s client-centered and holistic values provide an advantage in adapting intervention strategies to what works best for a particular client or population

Impact Of Spinal Cord Injuries On Occupational Performance And Successful Role Acquisition During Motherhood, Caitlin Defrehn, Bs, Otas, Marie Quainoo, Ba, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

OT services can be utilized to optimize a mother’s function, mobility and engagement during and after pregnancy

OTPs can help women with SCIs fulfill the role of mother by providing

• “training, adaptations, and resources” (para. 14)
• “evaluating and recommending wheelchair seating and positioning” (para. 6)
• Evaluating [mental], physical and environmental barriers in the home and community and recommending modifications (para. 8) (AOTA, 2015)

Current literature indicates that there are limited resources for mothers living with SCIs, especially regarding care of infants

Additional research is necessary to “examine the most effective strategies and adaptations” (p.2)

Occupational Therapy’S Role In Oncology: Returning To Work During And After Treatment, Annamarie Scheidell, Otas, Stephanie Sloane, Bs, Ms, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters

Medical advances have improved the five-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with cancer and some late-stage cancers that once were terminal have now become manageable, chronic conditions. Because of this, more individuals with cancer as well as survivors of cancer are re-entering the workforce. Resuming the role of worker is considered an important step in recovery for many. Occupational therapy (OT) can play an important role in facilitating a successful transition back to work for both cancer patients and survivors.

Improving Nicu Discharge Readiness Through Standardization Of Preparatory Practices, David Carola

Department of Pediatrics Posters

Global Aim

Critical transitions of care for every newborn will meet the Institute of Medicine STEEEPS criteria: Safe, Timely, Efficient, Effective, Equitable, Patient and Family Centered1, and Socially Responsible

SMART Aim

We aim to increase our average discharge readiness score by 4 points by August 1st of 2020

Patients Living With Hiv Infection Are Less Likely To Receive The Correct Statin Intensity For Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Roshni Emmons, Pharmd, Bcps, Nick V. Hastain, Pharmd, Todd Miano, Pharmd, Phd

College of Pharmacy Posters

• Patients living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
• Eligible PLWH should receive statins for ASCVD risk reduction according to current guidelines
• Studies suggest that statins are underprescribed in PLWH, but comparisons to uninfected patients and assessments of statin intensity have not occurred

Objective

To determine the influence of HIV infection on appropriate statin prescribing for ASCVD risk reduction

Exploring The Prevalence And Characteristics Associated With Weight Gain And Metabolic Changes In Plwh Who Are Virologically Suppressed On Antiretroviral Therapy And Switch To Integrase Inhibitor Containing Regimens, Matty Zimmerman, Joseph Desimone Jr., Md, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps-Aq Id, Bcidp, Aahivp

College of Pharmacy Posters

Objectives

• To determine the prevalence, extent and characteristics of weight gain among virologically suppressed PLWH whose ART has been switched to an INSTI-containing regimen
• To examine the presence of metabolic changes in PLWH who have been switched to INSTI-containing ART

Short Chain Fatty Acid -Butyrate Anti- Il-1 Β Induced Intestinal Inflammation By Regulating The Intestinal Barrier Function Related Genes In Neonatal Mice, Brittany Davis

Annual Student Research Poster Session

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease that causes excessive inflammatory necrosis within the intestines. It affects 10% of premature infants weighing under 1500 grams, and leads to increased morbidity and mortality, causing extensive expenditure of healthcare dollars. This disease triggers devastatingly painful symptoms within infants. Recent studies have shown that feeding infants breast milk rather than formula milk can help alleviate the painful inflammation of this disease.1 Moreover, supplementing a mother’s breast milk with probiotics has been shown to enhance this anti-inflammatory effect. Currently, the focus towards ameliorating NEC disease lies within determining the underlying mechanism of these findings. Seeing …

Automation Of Karl Fischer Titration For Animal Pharmaceutical Product Testing At Elanco Animal Health, Elizabeth L. Grubbs

Annual Student Research Poster Session

Ever wonder what doing research looks like in the context of working in industry? This summer I had the opportunity to work at Elanco Animal Health, the world’s third largest animal pharmaceutical company (and growing!) I worked in the Quality Control laboratories where products are tested before they are sent out the door. I did research to automate a process that checks for the water content of various animal health products. The water content of these products is important for many reasons including expiration dates and FDA requirements. The process that I automated is called Karl Fischer titration and is …

Alyssa Nicklas's Portfolio, Alyssa Nicklas

Honors College Portfolios

The portfolio I have put together is a collection of various pieces that I have composed throughout my four years at Duquesne. Each of these have great importance to me and all together the collection reflects my values and interests in the nursing field. These pieces act to show how throughout my time in the nursing program I was redefining my values and growing from my experiences. From the very beginning of nursing school my professors challenged me to compose my own personal philosophy of nursing. Over the course of the four years, I was interested in various fields of …

The Difference In Maximal Voluntary Ventilation In Trained Persons And Untrained Persons, Tori Birks, Emily Bailor, Maya Jeffcoat, Callie Rhea

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

The purpose of this test was to determine if trained subjects have better MVV performance than untrained subjects. MVV is typically higher in young, aerobically trained athletes who have non-restrive or obstructive lung conditions and whose respiratory muscles are well trained (Beam & Adams, 2014). Hypothesis:It was hypothesized that the trained males will have higher MVV values than untrained females, trained females, and untrained males .

The Movement Analysis Of A Jump Squat, Cheyann Humphries, Hunter Wright

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

No abstract provided.

Nutrition Assessment Project On College Student, Larry Digue

EXSI 432/532: Research Methods in Exercise Science: Research Proposal Posters

No abstract provided.