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Phage Hunters: The Discovery Of Two Novel Bacteriophages That Infect Gordonia Rubripertincta, Sarah Ballarin, Neel Balusa, Melissa Bell, Samia Caballero, Joshua Chan, Maria Farez, Ashley J. Guillen-Tapia, Nashrah Pierre-Louis, Victoria Polishuk, Bhavya Soni, Julie Torruellas Garcia, Katie E. Crump

Sea-Phages

Antibiotic resistance is a global healthcare concern because it poses a threat to effectively treating bacterial infections and the need for alternative therapeutics are urgently required. Phage therapy, which uses viruses to treat bacterial infections, is a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics. Phages have also been widely used in the food industry to prevent microbial growth on certain foods and are currently being explored as a method for bioremediation of oil spills and wastewater treatment. Although phages are ubiquitous in nature, many have yet to be discovered. Through the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance-Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) program …

Maura O'Neill's Portfolio, Maura O'Neill

Honors College Portfolios

This portfolio consists of works that I have completed during my time in the School of Nursing at Duquesne University. The portfolio consists of blogs, brochures, posters, reflections, and more that encapsulate not only my nursing curriculum but my public and global health minor. Each element of this portfolio demonstrates my knowledge, passion, and interest in nursing with a focus in public/global health. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing curriculum consists of science-based courses and clinical experience. Aside from the tedious and rigorous nursing courses, public health courses can be added to further educate nursing students. Being able to understand …

Optimization Of An Automated Algorithm For Analysis Of Spontaneous Rhythmic Bladder Contractions During Urodynamics Testing, Isabelle Pummill, Rui Li, Zachary Cullingsworth, Adam Klausner, John Speich

Summer REU Program

No abstract provided.

Nonpharmacological Practices For Reducing Agitation In Persons With Dementia, Meghan L. Farkas

Commonwealth Scholars Program

1 in 11 people aged 45 years and older experience subjective cognitive decline, with nearly a third identifying a decline in the ability to participate in social activities, work, or volunteering. There are twelve modifiable risk factors that can either increase or decrease an individual's possibility of developing Dementia. This can include excessive alcohol consumption, head injury, air pollution, lower education level, hypertension, hearing impairment, smoking, obesity, depression, physical inactivity, diabetes, and infrequent social contact. These modifiable risk factors may prevent or delay up to 40% of dementias. Furthermore, many risk factors cluster around inequalities, which occur particularly in Black, …

The Effects Of Clinical Depression On The Oral Health Of College Students, Delorias Perkins, Sarah Peng

Dental Hygiene Student Scholarship

Objectives: Mental health among college students has become a recent concern due to the rising cases of depression. In addition to the stress factors a typical college student often faces, we now have the COVID-19 pandemic that further exacerbates this issue. One’s state of mind has a significant impact on not only their mindset but their body overall. If the body’s health is impacted by depression, then it will influence the immune system and bodily function, ultimately affecting the oral cavity as well. The purpose of this review of literature is to identify the relationship between clinically diagnosed depression and …

Library & Knowledge Services Newsletter - Winter 2021/22, Baystate Health Sciences Library

Library Newsletters

Baystate Library & Knowledge Services Newsletter - Winter 2021/22

Wellness Through Progressive Muscle Relaxation For Healthcare Workers, Danyelle Cady Rn, Kaitlyn Gauthier Rn, Heidi Davis Rn, Cheryl Crisafi, Msn, Rn, Cnl, Megan Thompson Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Improving The Delivery Of Stroke Education, Karen Marcoux Rn, Jennifer Mayo Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

The Impact Of Stress Reduction Techniques On Nurse Burnout: A Literature Synthesis, Kaitlyn Forbes Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event posters.

A Multidisciplinary Diabetes Collaborative, Michelle Whitney Rn, Kat Boughton, Chelsea Gordner Md, Holley Allen Md, Satoko Igarashi Md, Amy Struzziero Rn, Courtney Beauregard Rn, Jen Gold Rn, Crystina Kusy Rn, Emily Torcato Rn, Stacey Cagan Rn, Deborah Naglieri-Prescod Phd

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Holistic and Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Does Capnography Monitoring Reduce The Occurrence Of Code Blue?, Sarah Brandt Rn, Kim Mendibe Rn, Amber Leary Rn, Christine Callahan, Felicia Easton Rn, Deirdre Felici Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Implementation Of A Pressure Ulcer Prevention Protocol In The Perioperative Setting, Tan Melecio Rn, Marjorie Childers Rn, Deborah Naglieri-Prescod, Cathi Dutton Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Perseverance: The Decision-Making Process Of The Emergency Triage Nurse, Ellen Smithline Rn, Rachel K. Walker, Raeanna Leblanc Phd, Jenna Marquard Phd

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Culture Change In Post Operative Cardiac Surgical Pain Management, Lisa Grady Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Feasibility And Implementation Of A Daily Safety Brief At A Children’S Hospital-In-A-Hospital, Weijen Chang Md, Patricia Fontaine Rn, Stephanie Adam Rn, Joanna Beachy Md, Mark Heelon, Harry Hoar, Maryann Westcott Rn, Becker Larsen Rn, Christine Mckiernan Md, Deborah Naglieri-Prescod, Nancy Rines Rn, Robert Rothstein Md, Charlotte Boney Md

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Holistic and Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters

Trauma Jeopardy- Providing Nursing Education In The Wake Of Covid-19, Caitlin Millett Rn, Jennifer Gold Rn, Kristina Grochowski, Ida Konderwicz, Yolanda Marrow Rn, Angel Soto Rn, Erin Markt Bs

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Benefits Of Implementing A Daily Safety Brief At The Baystate Children’S Hospital, Stephanie Adam Rn, Joanna Beachy Md, Charlotte Boney Md, Weijen Chang Md, Jennie Docarmo Rn, Anna English, Patricia Fontaine Rn, Mark Heelon, Harry Hoar, Becker Larsen Rn, Christine Mckiernan Md, Deborah Naglieri-Prescod, Kristy Parker Rn, Nancy Rines Rn, Rob Rothstein Md, Maryann Westcott Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters.

Bridging The Experience-Complexity Gap With The Clinical Education Coordinator Role, Renee Beaulieu Rn, Amanda Sevinc Rn, Jamie Butler Rn, Kaitlyn Patrick Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Holistic and Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters

Research Annual Report Fy2022, Children's Mercy Kansas City

Research Annual Reports

Annual report of the research at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City MO, a pediatric medical center.

Fusion, 2022, George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society

Fusion

No abstract provided.

Self-Care In The Workplace, Crystal Wilson Rn, Delicia Walker Rn, Alyssa Reardon Rn

Nursing Research and Scholarship 2022

Holistic and Nursing Scholarship Symposium Event Posters

Physical Inactivity, Obesity, And The Latino Adult Population: A Literature Review, Steven Gunzelman

College of Health Sciences Posters

Physical Inactivity, Obesity, and the Latino Adult Population: A Literature Review

Abstract

Purpose: The Latino population within the United States show low levels of physical activity and have a high prevalence of obesity. The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the interaction between three different levels of the social ecological model and their impact on physical inactivity behaviors.

Methods: The databases CINAHL Plus, PubMed, and PsycINFO were searched with Latino adults as the target population. The inclusion criteria were studies focusing on Latino adults over the age of 18 that live in the United States that discuss the …

Violence Against Healthcare Workers: An Epidemic Within A Pandemic, Michaela Ramandanes

College of Health Sciences Posters

Violence and harassment towards healthcare workers has been an underlying problem throughout history. However, with the rapid and evolving onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the risks that healthcare workers face has been a focal topic of discussion among administration, staff and the public. What was once considered an occupational hazard is now being raised as a public health issue- an epidemic within a pandemic. This literature review seeks to identify the prevalence and causes of violence and harassment towards healthcare workers. Was healthcare violence as prevalent before COVID-19? Has violence increased because patient volume increased? Additionally, this review will determine …

Allied Dental Students' Dvi Learning Outcomes Following A Multimedia Module, Samantha Vest, Brenda Bradshaw, Marsha Voelker, Ann Bruhn, Tara L. Newcomb, Sinjini Sikdar

College of Health Sciences Posters

This pilot project assessed cognitive and affective learning outcomes of allied dental students following a disaster victim identification (DVI) multi-media learning module.

A convenience sample (n=41) of senior dental hygiene and dental assisting students from two institutions completed an IRB-exempt descriptive pretest/posttest study to assess cognitive and affective changes resulting from exposure to a multimedia DVI learning module of a PowerPoint presentation with audio/video recordings. After completing the learning module, participants were presented with 10 sets of mismatched antemortem (AM) and postmortem (PM) digital bitewing radiographs to test their cognitive ability to indicate identification matches. The pretest/posttest survey was a …

Disinformation About Mental Health On Tiktok, Dani Graber, Anne Perrotti (Mentor)

Computer & Information Science: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Disinformation Detection and Analytics

No abstract provided.

Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium, Still-Hildreth Sanatorium

Stanley Kimball, D.O. Collection

Booklet describing the institution and treatments available at the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Sanatorium in Macon, Missouri.

Librarian Involvement In Medical Students’ Ebm Assessment: Does It Help?, Rachael Lebo, Shelie Vacek, Valerie Hearns

Posters and Presentations

Background: The multi-station, summative OSCE includes a case designed to assess third-year medical students’ ability to access information at the point of care using Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) resources. Over the years, students have perceived this case to be difficult and confusing, which resulted in low performance. To address these concerns, a librarian-led EBM case learning session was developed and integrated into the formative, practice OSCE starting in 2018. The goals of the session were to increase understanding of how to search the vetted resource effectively and efficiently, incorporate evidence into practice, and emphasize the importance of EBM in clinical care. …

Role Of Socioeconomic Status And Obesity In African American Adults, Alexis Bryant, Laura Christian, Naomi Mcleod

College of Health Sciences Posters

African Americans have a higher prevalence of obesity compared to any other racial/ethnic group due to a variety of factors, including socioeconomic status. This research paper presents a semi-systematic literature review revealing the impact socioeconomic status has on obesity among African American adults in the United States. In order to gain a comprehensive understanding of this public health issue, we examined the risk factors, risk behaviors, and health outcomes surrounding obesity among this population. An informational web-based search was conducted using various research databases including PubMed, CINAHL, and EBSCOHost. The terms “obesity,” “African Americans, “ and “socioeconomic status” were utilized …

The Impact Of Oral Health On Low-Income Pregnant Women Living In The United States, Olivia Ward, Jill Jacobs Diss

College of Health Sciences Posters

Introduction: Oral health has a significant impact on pregnancy outcomes. Inter-professional collaboration can assist in bridging the gap between oral and systemic health and assist in optimizing the health of low-income pregnant women, infants, and children.

Methods: A literature review was used to ascertain the impact of oral health on adverse pregnancy outcomes. Research sources used in this literature review were gathered from the U.S. National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, PubMed, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Elsevier, Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), the Office of the Surgeon General, and Google Scholars. …

Designing A Program To Increase Enrollment And Retention Of Hispanic Children In Public Health Insurance Programs In Virginia: Lessons Learned, Cara Tonn

College of Health Sciences Posters

Children who have ongoing healthcare coverage benefit from improved health, education, and economic outcomes due to increased preventive services use and regular school attendance. These factors play a crucial part in determining a child’s level of education and future economic status. However, children eligible for publicly funded health insurance remain uninsured or experience “churning” throughout childhood and adolescence. Barriers to healthcare retention include lack of program awareness and understanding of the application process and belief that healthcare coverage only provides marginal benefits. Additionally, denial due to incorrect paperwork also contributes to low retention rates. Children who live in non-English speaking …