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Influence Of Dietary Protein On Levodopa Effectiveness, Meghan Decker Rn

Nurse Residency

In adult patients with Parkinson's disease how does carbidopa-levodopa administration with protein vs without protein impact levodopa absorption and patient signs and symptoms?

Improving Patient And Staff Safety During Intrahospital Transport: Implementation Of A Nurse-Driven Checklist, Leah D. Kvintus Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

In hospitalized adult patients requiring intrahospital transport, how does the implementation of a standardized nurse-driven transport checklist and structured, facility-wide transport safety protocols compared to current practice without standardization affect patient and staff safety outcomes, including patient falls, safety incidents, and staff injuries or workflow disruption?

Why 4:1 Matters: Addressing Nurse Burnout, Alexandria Ranalletti Bsn Rn, Cecelia Greenleaf Bsn, Rn, Savannah Sheen Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

For nurses on medical-surgical floors, how does implementing a 4:1 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio compared to 5:1 or 6:1 staffing ratios impact nurse burnout?

When Should Kids Start Doing Chores?, Maggie Mckay, Jo-Ann Youngblood

Parent-ish Podcast

This episode walks through practical ways to introduce chores so they build responsibility without turning into daily battles. Jo Youngblood, PhD, pediatric psychologist, explains why structure and coaching matter more than punishment. Dr. Youngblood covers how to use routines, praise and clear expectations to avoid power struggles, and offers tips on teaching age-appropriate chores, chore charts and family routines. Searchable topics in this episode include parenting tips, behavior management, child development, responsibility and motivation strategies.

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Intouch Week Of July 6, 2026, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Meet the Dean of the SHSP: Brian J. Nickerson, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.A., FACHE
• The 2026 Chironian is Available
• Department of Cell and Molecular Physiology Hosts 2026 Annual Research Symposium
• A Research Year That Shaped a Specialty Path
• Free Shipping on NYMC Gear
• Faculty Spotlight: Roger Chirurgi, M.D., FACEP, Changes Uniforms, Never the Mission

The Vision-Enhanced Occupational Engagement Program, Zakoria Q Fox Mcelroy, Rebecca King

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Background: Low vision is a significant concern among older adults and can affect independence, mobility, safety, social participation, and overall quality of life. As the aging population continues to grow, understanding the challenges experienced by older adults with low vision is increasingly important for improving supportive services and promoting healthy aging.

Purpose: This capstone project examined the experiences and needs of older adults living with low vision, with a focus on how vision loss and environmental factors may influence daily functioning, independence, and participation in meaningful occupations.

Methods: A multi-method needs assessment was completed to identify the needs of residents …

Pharmed. System Manual: Hololens Application, Eden Woldeselassie

Systems Manuals - 2026

This document provides the full life cycle of PharmEd HoloLens. PharmEd stands for Pharmacy Education. The overall document will go through the complete system manual by going over requirements, followed by design, how to install the application, how to upload the application to Microsoft store, troubleshooting and source code. The first section will explain the background, the existing problems and why the need to develop PharmEd.  Here techniques of requirement gathering and some statistics will elaborated. The following section discusses about functional requirements. The requirement section includes subtopics: functional and nonfunctional requirements for both -programmer and end user- and the …

Ultrasound-Guided Iv Placement In Difficult Access Patients, Hilary P. Babb Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In hospitalized adult patients with difficult intravenous access, how does ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter insertion compared with traditional landmark/palpation techniques affect first-attempt success and catheter failure rates during hospitalization?

Enhancing Colonoscopy Effectiveness: The Impact Of Split Dose Bowel Preparation, Samantha Balestrieri Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In patients undergoing screening colonoscopies, does a split-dose bowel preparation regimen, compared with a standard single-dose regimen, result in improved colonic visualization and adenoma detection?

Optimizing Nursing Management Of Alcohol Withdrawal In The Emergency Department: A Comparison Of Benzodiazepines And Phenobarbital, Brook Kulis Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In adult patients presenting to the emergency department with alcohol withdrawal syndrome, how does phenobarbital treatment compared with benzodiazepine-based treatment protocols affect emergency department and hospital length of stay, medication requirements, rates of hospital readmission, and overall patient outcomes?

Improving Patient Outcomes Through Nurse-Led Care Coordination, Anna Berry Rn

Nurse Residency

In patients admitted to the hospital, how does nurse-led care coordination compared to none, or patient reliance alone, impact better patient outcomes, better medication management and reduce hospital readmissions?

Reducing Caregiver Burden In Hospice Care, Aubrey Martin Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In family caregivers of adult hospice patient’s, does a nurse-led support program, compared with usual hospice education, reduce caregiver burden?

The Impact Of Emergency Nurse Experience On Triage Accuracy During High-Volume Emergency Department Shifts, Grace Littlefield Rn, Mia Cianchette Rn, Benjamin Drummey Rn, Charles Stever Rn

Nurse Residency

PICOT Question: In adult emergency department patients, how does assigning an experienced emergency room nurse to the triage role compared to assigning a less experienced nurse improve triage accuracy rates during high-volume shifts?

Manual Blood Pressure Readings Versus Automatic Blood Pressure Readings, Logan Delano Rn, Rae Hebert Rn, Hannah Rogers Rn

Nurse Residency

In patients under 60, how does manual blood pressure readings compared to automatic blood pressure readings affect the treatments received in a single hospital admission?

July 2026, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Community & Connection Month

July is Community & Connection Month, a time to focus on building relationships, strengthening connections, and supporting one another. Whether it’s with friends, family, coworkers, or your campus community, meaningful connections play an important role in overall wellness. Strong social connections can improve mood, reduce stress, and help you feel more supported in everyday life.

Fostering Inclusion: Supporting Children With Hearing Loss In Social Interactions, Danielle Kaletta, Mary Jan Greer

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This project provided an open-access online program for caregivers of children with hearing loss to facilitate social engagement. Qualitative methods were used to conduct a needs assessment and identify areas of concern, barriers, and limited resources that affect participation in social activities. Based on the needs assessment, a 6-module website was created and published. Occupational therapy-based evidence, research, interventions, and best practices were compiled and adapted to target identified areas. Participants reported overall favorable feedback, stating an increase in knowledge, confidence, and participation.

Llu Dentistry 2026 Summer Edition, Loma Linda University School Of Dentistry

Articulator (Dentistry)

In this issue:

4 | Dean's Message
9 | LLUSD Homecoming 2026: A Celebration of Legacy & Future Growth
19 | Celebrating 48 Years A Tribute to Kathleen Moore Rychman
21 | A Natural Calling: Dr. Yawen Peng, Program Director
22 | A Legacy of Excellence R. David Rynearson, DDS'71, MS'87 honored with the O.B. Vaughan Special Recognition Award
25 | CDA Presents Anaheim
32 | Dental Hygiene Pinning Ceremony
36 | Called to Serve Baccalaureate and the Class of 2026
40 | Commencement
45 | President's Award
46 | Prince Award
54 | Dental Hygiene Student Awards
56 | …

Implementing A Sensory-Informed Protocol For Fall Prevention In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Riley R. Scholberg, Amy Lyons-Brown, Elizabeth Force

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project developed and implemented a sensory-informed admission protocol to support fall prevention at a skilled nursing facility. The development of this protocol aimed to improve the early identification of vision and hearing impairments and integrate sensory considerations into resident care planning and fall prevention. Participants included newly admitted residents and interdisciplinary staff members from rehabilitation, nursing, and administration. Methods included administering the Screening for Severe Dual Sensory Loss (SDSL), reviewing resident characteristics and fall-related indicators, educating staff on sensory-informed care, and developing practical resources to support consistent screening, documentation, and intervention. Expected outcomes included increased staff knowledge, improved …

A Program To Address Anxiety And/Or Add/Adhd In Children With Cerebral Palsy To Improve Social Participation, Victoria Shaw, Mary Jan Greer

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

The purpose of this project was to develop a program for children with cerebral palsy, who experience anxiety and/or ADD/ADHD, that will promote their social participation during play activities. The program lasted for 14 weeks and had two participants, within those 14 weeks, several objectives were accomplished. These objectives include the administration of the needs assessment, implementation of the program modules, pre- and post-interviews with the caregivers and staff, and the finalization of the program. The expected outcome from the program was to determine the effectiveness of the different program modules increasing interactions with peers by decreasing anxiety and improving …

A Hand Therapy Quick Reference Guide: Supporting Level Ii Fieldwork Experiences ​, Raven I. Gammage, Rebecca Caudrillier, Mary Greer

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Occupational therapy students often begin Level II hand therapy fieldwork with limited preparation. This capstone project developed an evidence-informed Hand Therapy Quick Reference Guide to support students and clinicians with foundational knowledge and clinical resources. Following implementation, feedback from hand therapists, fieldwork educators, and students indicated the guide was organized, practical, and applicable across clinical settings. The guide has the potential to improve fieldwork preparedness and support successful entry into hand therapy practice.

A Hand Therapy Quick Reference Guide: Supporting Level Ii Fieldwork Experiences, Raven I. Gammage, Rebecca Caudrillier, Mary Greer

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

Occupational therapy students often begin Level II hand therapy fieldwork with limited preparation. This capstone project developed a Hand Therapy Quick Reference Guide to support students and clinicians with foundational knowledge and clinical resources. Evaluative feedback from hand therapists, fieldwork educators, and students indicated the guide was organized, practical, and applicable across clinical settings. The guide has the potential to improve fieldwork preparedness and support success in hand therapy practice.

How To Tell A True Food Allergy From An Intolerance, Sarah Gubara, Aarti Pandya

Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast

This episode explains the key history elements and symptom timeline that differentiate an IgE-mediated food allergy from an intolerance or sensitivity, so clinicians and parents can make safer, evidence-based decisions. Aarti Pandya, MD, Medical Director of the Food Allergy Center at Children’s Mercy, reviews symptom patterns, timing and red flags for anaphylaxis. Learn about food allergy testing, IgE-mediated food allergy, anaphylaxis action plan, epinephrine auto-injector, food intolerance and when testing is truly warranted.

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Developing And Sustaining Indigenous Nursing Leadership: The Heal Southwest Leadership Cohort, Cristina Rivera Carpenter, Adriann Begay

Indigenous Health Posters and Presentations

While Indigenous Peoples represent 2.9% of the total United States (US) population (Office of Minority Health, 2025), only 0.4% of the 4.7 million Registered Nurses (RN) in the US are Indigenous (AACN, 2024). This disparity in nursing representation impacts healthcare delivery and access in Indigenous communities. Healthcare services in Indigenous communities, such as those provided through Indian Health Services (IHS) and 638 facilities, often face high vacancies and high turnover rates (Kruse 2022). There are gaps in mentorship, professional development, community of practice, and available curriculum to practicing Indigenous Nurses who serve their communities. These gaps must be addressed to …

Efficacy Of Volume-Based Enteral Feeding Compared With Standard Rate-Based Enteral Feeding, Tashia Stevens Rn, Kelly St Jean Rn, Darah Thomas Rn

Nurse Residency

Is volume-based enteral feeding more effective than standard rate-based enteral feeding in achieving nutritional goals and improving clinical outcomes in critically ill patients?

Fall Prevention, Alicia Frasier Rn, Paige Sperry Rn, Heather Tozier Rn

Nurse Residency

In elderly patients (P), does education of fall prevention (I) compared to bed/chair alarms (C) reduce falls.

The Implementation Of Q2 Turns Compared To Air Mattresses For Hapi Prevention In Adult Medical Surgical Patients Over The Course Of Their Stay, Elizabeth Mchugo Rn, Lily Fifield Rn

Nurse Residency

How does the implementation of q 2 turns compare to air mattresses for preventing HAPIs in adult medical surgical patients over the course of their stay?

Patient Factors Influencing Caregiver Burden After Stroke, Madison Johnson, Catherine Vaughn, Elizabeth Byrd

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Summer Expo Poster Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions

Machine Learning Identifies Structural Predictors And Residual Hotspots Of County-Level Cardiovascular Mortality In The United States, Jeevan Nammi

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Summer Expo Oral Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions

Comparative Hepatobiliary Adverse Event Reporting Phenotypes Among Traditional And Emerging Masld Therapies: A Faers Analysis, Jeevan Nammi

Expo Student Presentations

2026 Summer Expo Oral Presentation

• Health Sciences & Health Professions

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Mothers Through Occupation-Based Education, Jessica J. Valencia, Justine Faghihifar, Wendy Tremaine

Summer 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium

This capstone project evaluated the implementation of an occupational therapy-informed educational program for mothers, with children under the age of 18, who have experienced intimate partner violence at Genesis Women's Shelter & Support. The purpose of the project was to promote occupational engagement through education focused on stress management, sleep and rest, routines and habits, memory and attention, parenting and communication, and leisure participation. A needs assessment informed the development of a six-week bilingual intervention consisting of group and individual sessions. Program outcomes were evaluated using pre- and post-intervention assessments, participant feedback, and clinical observations. The project demonstrated improvements in …