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Efficacy Of Bariatric Surgery Compared To Non-Surgical Treatments For Morbid Obesity, Erica Donovan

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

The purpose of this research is to show the efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy as compared to traditional diet and exercise models. Finding ways to combat morbid obesity has resulted in invasive surgical techniques because traditional diets and exercise work infrequently and often fail. Systematic reviews, metaanalysis, randomized controlled trials and retrospective studies were found using the data base of CINAHL, SportsDiscus, PsycInfo, Embase, and PubMed. All of the studies were published no later than 2014 and used human adult subjects ages 19-65. The studies reviewed show that bariatric surgery is a safe and effective obesity treatment …

Comparison Of Buprenorphine-Naloxone And Buprenorphine Monotherapy In Opioid Dependent Pregnant Women, Ellie Gillund

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

•The purpose of this literature review is to compare the use of buprenorphine-naloxone combination therapy to buprenorphine monotherapy as medication assisted therapy (MAT) for opioid dependent pregnant women.

•Outcomes compared in this study include maternal and neonatal safety, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and peripartum pain management.

•This review included electronic search databases: PubMed, Clinical Key, and Cochrane Library from September 1, 2019 to March 1, 2020. The search included randomized control trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis. Sources excluded included those published >25 years ago, those with poor study design, and those with primary focus on methadone.

•Current research shows evidence to …

Surgical Innovations For Gerd: Comparing Outcomes Of Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation And Nissen Fundoplication, Steffani N. Johnston Mack

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic upper gastrointestinal disease with both objective and subjective components. While most cases of GERD are uncomplicated and can be managed with oral medication, refractory cases require surgical intervention. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of GERD’s gold standard surgical technique, the Nissen fundoplication, with a new surgical technique, magnetic sphincter augmentation.

Antibiotic Efficacy In Lower Back Pain, Alexander M. Lee

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Chronic lower back pain affects approximately eight percent of the American population, yet no treatment has been agreed upon universally. Studies suggest that between 20-30 percent of lower back pain cases are caused by a low-virulence bacterial infection of an intervertebral disc. • This scholarly project investigated: In patients with chronic lower back pain and Modic changes after disc herniation, what is the effect of antibiotic therapy on reducing pain symptoms compared to placebo. • The literature review used the following electronic databases: ClinicalKey, Cochrane Library, Embase, and PubMed. Keywords and mesh terms refined searches to the most recent and …

An Analysis Of The Incidence And Severity Of Drug-Drug Interactions Between Prescribed Pharmaceuticals And Cannabinoids, Jennifer Mcrae

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Identify the incidence and severity of drug-drug interactions between commonly prescribed medications and cannabinoids • Medications that are substrates for CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and CYP1A2 are at the greatest risk of interaction with concomitant use of phytocannabinoids or synthetic cannabinoids • Caution is recommended with medications metabolized via UGT or CES1, however information is currently limited and further research is necessary • Lack of universal standards for laboratory testing of cannabinoid products call into question the legitimacy of reported results in currently reported research as the contents of many cannabinoid products are inaccurately labeled

Analysis Of Tech-Based And Telemental Health Approaches Within The Adolescent And Young Adult Populations Of Rural America, Audrey K. Smeenk

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

The incidences of depression and anxiety among adolescent and young adult populations are intensifying, and resources remain limited for the management of these diseases within rural America.

• Evaluation on different interventions was completed to assess ease of access, efficacy, and patient adherence with the hope to decrease incidence of disease and increase availability of resources to rural areas.

• Based on the current completed research, there is a predominance of evidence that has shown moderate statistical data and promising outcomes from tech-based mobile applications and telemental health. Statistical evidence supports that technological based interventions are a potential treatment option …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For The Treatment Of Traumatic Brain Injuries, Jordan A. Wiedmann

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

This research and systematic literature review evaluates the safety and efficacy of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to improve treatment outcomes in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). This review included the search of PubMed, Cochrane Review, Clinical Key, and DynaMed. The search included randomized control trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses published in the last 20 years.

• Several studies show evidence to support the use of HBOT in TBIs, however the majority of research suggests overall insufficient evidence on the topic. Several studies also address the concern for safety and side effects, as individuals are exposed to increased pressures for long lengths …

Early Intervention: Addressing Opioid Use Disorder With Emergency Department Initiated Buprenorphine Therapy, Dustin Voss

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

An evaluation of opioid use disorder (OUD) as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria.

• The use of buprenorphine in the process of induction, its efficacy for the management of OUD, and barriers to its initiation.

• Outcomes of the initiation of office-based buprenorphine treatment are compared to emergency departmentinitiated buprenorphine treatment for the management of OUD.

• Results revealed that buprenorphine is effective in treating OUD when appropriate induction and maintenance doses are implemented. However, there continue to be barriers in prescribing that have limited access to the medication.

• Office-based buprenorphine …

2020 Children's Story Cards, Tsos

TSOS Interview Gallery

Arif: "I like being in school again."

Norina: "We laugh a lot but I also worry."

Nooda: "I came on a boat. It was a big boat!"

Madina: "I just want to live in a safe place..."

Shurangez: "Sometimes we didn't feel safe at school."

Alex: "I'm from Nigeria. Coming to Italy was very difficult-very, very difficult, a real struggle."

Danial: "I want to be a useful person and follow my dreams."

Firoz: "I am 13 years old and I am worried about my family."

Ali: "Ali lived in Afghanistan. One day while walking to school a bomb exploded near …

The Pulse: College Of Health Sciences E-Newsletter, Irvin B. Harrell (Editor)

Ellmer College of Health Sciences Newsletters

January 2020 issue of Old Dominion University's College of Health Sciences Newsletter.

Clean Water And Sanitation For All, Ashley Barnes

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Nurses should advocate for people around the world to have clean water and sanitation because they are essential for good health.

Do Nurse Residency Programs Better Prepare Nurses To Enter The Nursing Profession?, Faith Sinclair

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Nurse residency programs better prepare new graduate nurses to enter the nursing profession by bridging the gap from nursing school to professional nursing.

Has Malpractice Changed Nursing Practice?, Lia Barbacci

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Malpractice has positively changed nursing practice by placing responsibility and accountability on the nurses in order to protect the patients and make nurses more aware of their shortcomings.

Syringe Service Programs: A Solution To Promoting Good Health & Well Being, Amy Roth

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Syringe service programs offer crucial benefits for members and promote an overall better health and well being for society. SDG-3 is designed to promote good health and well being and syringe exchange programs (SEP) is one solution to helping achieve this goal by the year 2030.

Maximizing Effectiveness Of Palliative Radiotherapy In Terminal Cancer Patients, Sarah Bifano

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Radiation therapy is utilized to treat tumor cells with high-dose radiation. When the severity of the cancer progresses, the goal of radiation therapy becomes relief of symptoms. This is referred to as palliative radiotherapy. Palliative radiotherapy can be futile if not administered efficiently. There is a recurring question of how to achieve optimal palliative radiotherapy for patients. This research evaluates the most effective factors to optimize treatment, such as proper patient selection and effective timing. A guideline for treatment selection based upon patient performance status, severity of symptoms, progression of cancer, and metastasis of cancer is formed. The sooner a …

The Right Way To Health Care, Robert Curlee

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster takes the position that health care is a human service that should be provided by need independent of ability to pay, not a commodity to be allocated as a market good based on ability to pay.

Why Uninsured Americans Burden The Health Care System, Lindsay Mckim

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster exemplifies the burden that is put on the health care system specifically emergency rooms when Americans are unable to afford health insurance. It highlights the importance of health insurance and how critical it is to be able to attain health insurance for all. The lack of health insurance is being seen in these emergency departments creating longer wait times and poorer quality care because that is the only place people without insurance can get care, thus creating a burden on the health care system.

Crowded Er Waiting Rooms – Are Freestanding Ers The Way To Go?, Jesse Keats

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster discusses the differences in freestanding and hospital emergency departments. My position on this topic focuses on the idea that free standing ERs do not reduce overcrowding in an emergency room.

Peritoneovenous Denver Shunt, Kassidy Potter

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

The Denver shunt is a device used to treat patients with ascites, taking the build up of fluid in the peritoneal cavity and dispensing it into the bloodstream. Interventional Radiology uses this shunt on patients who have a large buildup of fluid with little or no success in other treatment methods.

Is The Evidence Worth It?, Christian Contessa

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

No abstract provided.

Core Measures Work...As Long As We Put In The Time, Miranda Moser

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Heart Failure is a serious problem in the United States that affects millions each year. Core measures were created for hospitals as a standard of care for specific diseases. This research poster focused on Heart Failure core measure 1: discharging teaching that must be provided to a patient that encompasses six key areas related to heart failure management. Statistics and various studies were drawn from and analyzed to support the position of this poster, that these discharge teachings, when conducted properly, significantly reduce the rate of hospital readmissions of heart failure patients.

Nurse Migration And The Effect On Source Country, Taylor Lane

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Even though there are some positive effects on source country of nurse migration, nurse migration has led to a severe shortage of nurses in source country which has led to decreased health and wellness in the source country.

Politics Of Covid-19, Emma Cigna

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

No abstract provided.

Has Malpractice Changed Nursing Practice?, Rose Randazza

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Has Malpractice Changed Nursing Practice? The answer is yes. There have been many changes to the ways nurses provide care due to high error rates and malpractice. This poster explores some of the larger changes made to Nursing Practice due to malpractice.

Floods, Fires And A Pandemic...Oh My!, Melanie Dowling

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

No abstract provided.

Are Healthcare Workers In The Hospital Ready For Disasters In The Community?, Nicholas Hromek

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

This poster presents the idea that healthcare workers in hospitals are not equipped for disasters in the community. During such a vulnerable and relevant time such as the COVID-19 pandemic, this poster focuses on the pitfalls of the healthcare and hospital system.

Qi: Saving Skin, Saving Lives, Carrie Ann Kinney

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

Quality Improvement (QI) projects are interprofessional team efforts, developed to improve health-care quality. Pressure injury prevention has been identified by the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) as a key nursing sensitive outcome. QI projects such as the Deal with Heels project, the Save Our Skin program, and the implementation of designated turn teams have significantly reduced the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs). This has reduced the risk of patients developing severe complications, which significantly improves health outcomes.

Global Health Concerns: Can Nurses Make A Difference?, Haley Melan

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

No abstract provided.

Supine Vs. Prone Positioning For Breast Radiation, Jennifer Curtin

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

When treating breast cancer patients with radiation therapy, it is important to find treatment techniques that reduce the dose to organs at risk without compromising the target tumor volume. Due to advances in cancer diagnosis, patients are diagnosed and treated earlier causing them to live longer. However, these patients are at greater risk for developing long-term complications from treatment, specifically cardiac toxicity and cardiac diseases. Research was evaluated regarding the best treatment position for breast cancer patients to reduce the dose to organs at risk, focusing on the dose to the heart. Every breast cancer patient varies in breast anatomy, …

Nurse Residency Programs, A Solution To The Nursing Shortage, Kylie Hibbett

Student Research Poster Presentations 2020

The nursing shortage has become an increasing problem for the healthcare field with statistics estimating the problem is only going to worsen as the years pass. New graduate nurses compromise a small percentage of the nursing workforce, but can help lessen the burden of the shortage. Nurse residency programs have been shown to increase the retention of new graduate nurses. By implementing nurse residency programs, there can be a viable solution to decreasing the nursing shortage that is currently affecting patient outcomes and care.