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The Barriers To Adult Play In Graduate Students, Rosalind Nolde, Catherine Salomon, T. Monelli, Sabrina Solis

Occupational Therapy | Graduate Student Research Posters

The purpose of this study is to expand the knowledge of barriers to play for graduate students. The research question asked, what are the barriers to play experienced by graduate students? Play is a complex term that is unique to the individual. Although subjective, existing literature gives suggestions as to what play can mean or feel like to the individual participating. Brown (2009), notes that the definition of play should be experienced rather than defined as it is distinctive to each individual. Van Vleet and Feeney (2015) describe play as being the purpose of amusement, fun or to have energetic, …

Meta Narrative Review Of Programmed Cell Death Protein 1 And Programmed Cell Death Protein Ligand 1 As A Diagnostic Tool For Pancreatic Cancer And Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Utilizing Immunohistochemical Staining., Anastasja Kraft, Yosan Embarfrash, Minh Nguyen, Damon Bendolph

Research Methods Poster Session 2024

No abstract provided.

The Scoop, Vol. 10 Issue 10, January 2024, Health Sciences Library

Volume 10

Latest news and updates from the Health Sciences Library in our monthly newsletter for January 2024.

Winona State University Alumni Blog: 2011-2022, Winona State University

Winona State University Blogs

The Winona State University (WSU) Alumni Blog includes articles and entries from May 2011- August 2022. Note: there may be format coding in the document.

Library & Knowledge Services Newsletter - Winter 2023/24, Baystate Health Sciences Library

Library Newsletters

Library & Knowledge Services Newsletter - Winter 2023/24

Cartel Del Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil "¡Hábitos Saludables Para Sonrisas Saludables!" [Spanish Language Version: Healthy Habits For Healthy Smiles] (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Strategic Use Of Storytelling As An Advocacy Skill For Social Justice In Nursing Practice, Theresa Reichert

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this practice project is to cultivate storytelling as a nursing skillset, preparing nurses as social justice advocates within nursing practice.

You've Got To Move It, Move It!, Jennifer Burris, Elizabeth Plante

Nursing Posters

An increase in reportable hospital acquired pressure injuries (stage 3, 4, or unstageable) was found to be associated with patients refusing to participate in the prevention plan of care.

Barriers To Implementation Of Practice Guidelines Against Fluid Restriction In Heart Failure, Mary Geisenhof

Nursing Posters

The overall goal was to support best practice around fluid restriction in care of the patient with heart failure.

Rotablation And Shockwave In Cardiac Catheterization, Emily Corbett

Student Research Poster Presentations 2024

This project explains what Cardiac Catheterization, Shockwave, and Rotablation are. In addition, it talks about how the use of Shockwave and Rotablation can be used in patients with severe calcifications of the coronary arteries. Case studies help to show the comparison between Shockwave and Rotablation, as well as the use of Rotablation and then Shockwave. Rotablation is more useful when treating patients with superficial calcifications, whereas shockwave is more beneficial at treating deeper calcifications. All of these treatment methods are used to keep the coronary arteries open and prevent people from having blocked off arteries causing heart attacks. Two different …

Growing South Dakota (Winter 2024), College Of Agriculture, Food And Environmental Sciences

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

[Page] 3 Continuing a Leadership Journey
[Page] 5 CAFES Leadership Team Grows
[Page] 7 Award-Winning Faculty & Staff
[Page] 9 New Endowment Holders Recognized
[Page] 10 Inaugural Precision Livestock Field School Offered at SDSU Cottonwood Field Station
[Page] 11 SDSU Celebrates Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Students [Page] 13 Clay Carlson, SDSU Meat Science Graduate Student Approaches School and Life with Winning Mindset
[Page] 15 SDSU Alumni has been selected as the Head Coach of the South Dakota State University Livestock Judging Team
[Page] 16 Livestock Units Promote Hands-On Learning & Premier Research
[Page] 20 SDSU leads NSF-backed fertilizer development …

National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Libro De Actividades Por El Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil [Spanish Language Version: National Children's Dental Health Month Activity Book] (2024), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

No abstract provided.

Public Health For Dummies, Snigdha Sahai, Devaki C. Yellappa

Books

Public Health for Dummies is a guide that aims to demystify the world of public health with a touch of humor, a splash of raw honesty, and a generous dose of practical insights. This book is not just a roadmap for aspiring public health professionals; it’s a celebration of the diverse ways in which public health impacts our daily lives, whether we realize it or not. Public health often gets overshadowed by the glamorous fields of clinical medicine or high-tech health innovations. But behind the scenes, it is the unsung hero that ensures clean drinking water, advocates for vaccination campaigns, …

Computed Tomography Angiography: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, Dante Vitali

Student Research Poster Presentations 2024

A Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to replace a narrowed aortic valve that fails to open properly (aortic stenosis). Aortic valve stenosis is the most commonly acquired valvular heart disease. Instead of traditional open-heart surgery, a TAVR involves threading a catheter through blood vessels to deliver and implant a new valve. Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of blood vessels, organs, and other soft tissues in the body. It is commonly used to visualize the coronary arteries, aorta, and …

The Impact Of Robotic-Assisted Ambulation On The Cardiopulmonary System: A Systematic Review, Alexandrea Steele, Zachary Johnson, Alanna O'Malley, Laurie Brogan, Nicole Evanosky

Student Research Poster Presentations 2024

No abstract provided.

Top Of Scope Work And Bringing Joy To The Workplace For Clinical Rns, Julie Karls, Gini Pilles, Renee Doetkott

Nursing Posters

Purpose Statement:

Support primary care transformation and team-based care goals through the utilization of RNs

Objectives:

• Encouraging all care team members to work to the top of their scope of practice, increasing joy, and pride in work while strengthening team relationships.
• Creating access for providers through co-management of chronic disease (Diabetes, Asthma and Hypertension).
• Improving patient outcomes related to chronic disease through close monotiling, relationships, and accountability

Creating A Centralized Immunization Resource Center, Teresa Nathan

Nursing Posters

To support clinic nurses in their knowledge & comfortability around immunizations, an Immunization Resource Center was created on SharePoint. Having resources and educational materials located in a single location can help ensure consistency across the clinic system in our work with immunizations.

Professional Development In Practice: Enhancing The Npd Role, Amy Stang

Nursing Posters

Inquiry:

The problem this project is addressing is a lack of knowledge related to NPD scope and standards in the organization. The education department is largely decentralized, with staff reporting to various leaders outside of NPD department. Some areas within the organization lack support and continuing education specific to NPD.

Standardized Orientation In A Multi-Site Clinic System, Cathrine Robak

Nursing Posters

There are over 50 clinics serving more than 8 counties in CentraCare. Managers and supervisors at each clinic lead orientation of new nursing employees. The ambulatory educator recognized a need for standard orientation tools and resources as clinic managers and supervisors shared that they were each completing orientation of new nursing employees in a different way.

Enhancing Patient Care: The Power Of The Endoscopy Checklist, Emily Obermiller

Nursing Posters

Endoscopy procedures start at 8:00 a.m., but inpatients are often unprepared when report is required at 7:00 a.m. This lack of patient readiness causes delays in endoscopy start times, creates safety concerns, and delays in care. Nurses who are well-informed about procedural preparation are more likely to have patients properly prepared, improve safety, and increase effective communication.

Healthy Eating & Shift Work, Lisa Kilgard

Nursing Posters

To provide knowledge and education to individuals who engage in shift work. Which may assist them in maintaining a healthier eating and lifestyle.

Implementation Of A Two-Person Urinary Catheter Insertion Practice Change, Brandy Berends, Elizabeth Kiffmeyer, Jenelle Overgaard, Amy Railson, Morgan Thiry

Nursing Posters

Decrease incidence of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) for inpatients by implementing a two-person urinary catheter insertion practice change using a checklist.

Immunotherapy Serum Mixing: 2023 Best Practice Changes, Eyas Abla Md, Paul Faybusovich Do, Matthew Lies, Mallory Mondloch

Nursing Posters

Background Story:

CentraCare - Plaza Allergy & Asthma Clinic compounds immunotherapy serum with advanced training of licensed nurses. Effective November 1, 2023, USP (797) Pharmaceutical Compounding guidelines were updated and endorsed by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAI). The Allergy Clinic completed a gap analysis to determine what process needed to change to comply with these latest guidelines.

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But Words Can Hurt Me Too: Psychological Safety And Microaggressions, Theresa Reichert, Janelle Maciej, Julia Vang

Nursing Posters

To foster a healthy work environment, address reports of microaggressions, and improve psychosocial safety within the SCH Telemetry team

Technology Decreases Treatment Decision Times, Angela Moscho

Nursing Posters

Patients who experience a stroke while hospitalized have a higher mortality rate than those who present to the emergency department. Our plan is to utilize technology to allow the stroke provider to evaluate the patient while in their hospital room, instead of waiting until the patient is in the CT scanner. Utilizing technology of an iPad for inpatient code strokes will allow for quicker assessment of the patient, resulting in faster treatment decision for this population.

Fusion, 2024, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society

Fusion

No abstract provided.

Research Makes A Difference: Changing Post Surgical Vital Signs, Elizabeth Plante, Sadie Seezs, Jennifer Burris, Tiffany Omann-Bidinger

Nursing Posters

Research Question:

Are reduced frequency of vital signs as effective in identifying patient deterioration in postoperative adult orthopedic and spine patients after a post anesthesia care unit stay with transfer to orthopedic and neuroscience spine units when compared to current practice?

Conclusions/Implications:

• Changing the frequency of post operative vital signs provides the same quality, not directly affecting an increased risk of death.
• Reduction in number of times vital signs needed completion, saving time for nurses to complete other duties.
• System wide change to routine post operative vital signs for floor level patients was implemented.
• Recommend future research for obstetric and …

Eye Code Protocol, Christina Anderson Md, Maiya Dietz, Kelsey Bade, Mallory Mondloch

Nursing Posters

Purpose of EYE CODE:

• Retinal artery occlusion (RAO) is a rare but detrimental adverse effect of cosmetic facial filler injections.
• Requires prompt treatment and reversal to avoid patient blindness.
• EYE CODE is a new protocol in place to avoid this complication.
• Assist staff during a high stress event. •Improve patient safety & staff confidence. Way to receive continuing education credits through the clinic.

Code Blue Debriefing, Micaela Herbst-Bialke

Nursing Posters

Situation and Assessment:

Opportunities to improve code blue events have been identified by comments received on code blue critiques and results from a survey completed by 120 code blue team members.

Background:

As referenced by the American Heart Association along with Get with the Guidelines, post code debriefing is a key element to promote continuous quality improvement in patient care. Post-event debriefings are a foundational behavior of high performing teams in improving individual and team performance.