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Cesarean Births Are More Profitable To Hospitals Versus Natural Births, Samantha Martinez

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Cesarean Births Are More Beneficial to Hospitals Than Natural Births: An Integrative Review

Samantha Martinez

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: In the last two decades, cesarean section rates have risen 60 percent and a large percentage was due to new mothers and not repeat cesarean sections. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), disclosed that for every 100,000 births that occur in the United States, four women die from vaginal birth complications and 13 die from cesarean complications.

Objectives: The purpose of the intended integrated literature review was to explore the need for cesarean section and …

The Comparison Of Post Abortion Emotional Effects In African Americans And Other Races, Melissa Pinney

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

The Comparison of Post Abortion Emotional Effects in African Americans and Other Races: An Integrative Literature Review

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: African American women tend to encounter pregnancy and infant loss twice as high as any other racial group; however, present research does not supply adequate information with regard to abortion concerning minority women. Consequently, African American females may be experiencing post abortion emotional effects and not be receiving proper mental health care.

Objective: To determine if African American women experience a higher rate of post abortion emotional effects compared to other races and …

Strategies For Delivering Sexual Health Education To Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Megan Harris

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological condition leading to cognitive and social deficits within individuals on the spectrum. Adolescence is a time of intense physical and psychosocial changes that prove difficult for youth with ASDs. As families work through this transition they try to navigate teaching sexual health to their adolescent with an ASD. Teaching should be done to promote health, healthy relationships, and to prevent victimization. Yet, parents report that they lack the knowledge and support to complete this task. The purpose of this literature review was to synthesize research on strategies for teaching sexual health education to …

Inconsistencies In Geriatric Uti Management In Long Term Care, Wilsy Abraham

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Inconsistencies in Geriatric UTI Management in Long Term Care

Wilsy Abraham

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections in nursing home facilities among older adults with studies reporting a 28-day mortality of 5%. Such infections are associated with high rates of morbidity, extended hospital stays, re-hospitalization, and significant healthcare expenses.

Objectives: To identify barriers in adherence to the management of UTI and how effective protocols can benefit the geriatric population. Although guidelines on UTI management are available, there are inconsistencies in adherence to managing the infection among healthcare …

Barriers That Cause Delayed Breast Cancer Screenings Among Older Adult African-American Women: An Integrative Literature Review, Sophia Damtew

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: In the U.S., breast cancer incidence has increased among older adult African-American women, particularly among those aged 60 to79 while white women have either decreased or stabilized (CDC, 2016). Within the last 10 years, breast cancer mortality rates are approximately 40% higher among African-American women compared to white women (CDC, 2016). Many barriers limit breast cancer screenings among this population. Recognizing and addressing specific barriers may improve utilization of breast cancer screenings in the future.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify barriers that caused delayed breast cancer screenings among older adult African-American women.

Method: The …

Nurses Can Do Better At Recognizing And Treating Sepsis, Stefan Lindsay

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Approaches To The Care Of Geriatric, Terminally Ill Oncology Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Lauren Gersten

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The second leading cause of death for the geriatric population in the United States, persons aged 65 years and older, is cancer. The over 65 population comprises most cancer diagnoses and presents a high mortality rate. The terminally-ill, geriatric oncology population also is among the most complex due to comorbidities and other special considerations (McCarthy et al., 2014, p. 197).

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to answer the following questions: What resources are currently available to help guide the care for geriatric, terminally ill oncology patients? Are the current resources sufficient to determine optimal care …

Targeting Cancer Stem Cells In Recurrent Lung Cancer, Karen T. Udoh

Posters-at-the-Capitol

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the world. Five-year survivability still remains dismal due to drug resistance. The development of drug resistance with cisplatin or platinum/taxane combination chemotherapies has led patients to suffer from recurrent lung cancer. These chemotherapy treatments target cancer cells but leave behind cancer stem cells. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) are stem-like tumor cells that have the potential to differentiate, self-renew, and proliferate. This allows the cancer to relapse even after initial elimination of the tumor. We hypothesize that Verrucarin J will inhibit cell proliferation in lung cancer cells and CSCs by inducing …

Menstrupedia: Fighting The Stigma Against Comprehensive Sex Education, Cindy Butor

LIS Student Conference

This poster demonstrates how comics can be used to inform teens about puberty by focusing on the Indian comic Menstrupedia. It has been adapted from a PowerPoint presented at the 2017 Graphic Medicine Conference in Seattle and includes information about graphic medicine, the health-based comics movement.

Building Academic/Practitioner Teams For Human Rights Projects: Examples, Lessons Learned, And Pitfalls To Avoid, Theresa Harris

Biennial Conference: The Social Practice of Human Rights

Academics are increasingly interested in getting out of their classrooms and labs to contribute their knowledge, expertise, and resources to help communities develop evidence-based policies. In addition to post-election initiatives such as the March for Science and 314 Action, many academics are joining “without borders”-type programs and organizations that connect academics with opportunities to volunteer their time and talents for “social good.”

One of the longest-running of these is On-call Scientists, an initiative of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) that connects human rights organizations with pro bono scientists across all fields — life, physical, behavioral, and …

Experiential Learning Through The Health & Wellness Peer Education Program, Matthew T. Allen, Christian R. Barefield

Posters-at-the-Capitol

The Health and Wellness Peer Education program was established on the Murray State University campus during the Fall 2016 semester. The purpose of this program is to empower and engage the campus community through outreach and advocacy to help make Murray State a healthier and safer environment for all students. The National Peer Educator Study (2011) found numerous benefits to having peer educator programs on college campuses. One of those benefits is that undergraduate peers are the single most potent source of influence on undergraduate student's affective and cognitive growth and development. Students often feel more comfortable when learning and …

The Sensory And Textural Evaluation Of A St. Louis Style Butter Cake Made With Greek Yogurt As A Fat Replacer, Caprisse Johnson

Posters-at-the-Capitol

In modern America, many nutrition-related health issues are on the rise, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Many nutrition professionals link the rise in these three diseases to the Western Diet, which includes a high fat and sugar content within its foods. Due to the increased consumption of this diet high in sugar and fat, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes rates seem to be rising. However, many people who eat this diet and are at risk for these complications, hesitate to change their diet because they feel that healthier alternatives are bland in flavor or have a repugnant taste when …

Memory Care Residents And Indoor Ecotherapy, Robert C. Rados, Jun Kim

ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium

The positive benefits of this study support the use of “indoor ecotherapy” as an intervention, and as an alternative to use of medications, for resident residing in a memory care facility.

Perspectives Of Executives And Students On Leadership Characteristics For Healthcare Managers: Does A Gap Exist?, Marcea Walter

ASA Multidisciplinary Research Symposium

Preparing healthcare managers for the complexity of the healthcare industry poses a heavy challenge on healthcare organizations, CEOs, managers, and educational institutions. In order to ensure that future healthcare managers are prepared to enter the workforce, it is important that the characteristics and skills deemed important by current CEOs in the field are similar to those of undergraduate healthcare management students that will be entering the workforce.

Medical Response Times And Their Effect On Prehospital Care, Storm Santos

Scholars Week

Medical Response Times and Their Effect on Prehospital Care

Storm J. Santos, Rural Health Scholar

Dr. Naber, Faculty Advisor

Department of Health Sciences

Abstract

Medical emergencies happen in a variety of different environments. Each environment comes with unique challenges that emergency medical responders must work through to safely alleviate any given medical emergency. This study examines the effect of medical team response times on the overall care of the patient as well as if population density (rural vs urban) further affects the overall care of the patient. This study was inspired by works that compared various environmental factors and their …

Health Nutrition In Murray, Ky, Tiya-Toonse Muuka

Scholars Week

Health nutrition in Murray KY

There are many health related issues that affect a community. One of those issues that affect Murray, KY is the poor nutrition. People are uneducated or ignorant to some of the health issues in their community because they do not take the time to find out. Learning more about health nutrition could be easier for all age groups. Some people are not equipped with the best education, but are still able to get educated by using local resources. In Murray, there are three places someone could find more information about nutrition. Those places include the …

Remaining Dentine Thickness Following Tooth Preparation And Its Impact On Dentine – Pulp Complex, Rudina Berani, Merita Barani Sveqla

UBT International Conference

There are many factors accused of causing pulpal damage, but studies indicate that endodontic complications after placement of fixed prosthetic crowns and bridges are entirely iatrogenic and as a consequence of a deep tooth preparation. In 2mm of the remaining dentine thickness after preparation, there are significant reductions in cellular cell adhesion molecules in the pulp of the prepared tooth data compared to those intact. Researchers confirm that even this decline may be an expression of early stages of pulp inflammation. According to Murray & co, the number of odontoblasts in a dentine thickness of 2.5-0.5mm, was reduced by 13.6%; …

“Nephron Sparing Surgery” In A Tumor Greater Than 7 Cm, Isa Haxhiu, Xhedet Çuni, Xhedet Çuni, Rexhep Kasumaj, Anduenë Haxhiu, Armir Sejdiu, Emirjon Haxhiu, Rinor Haxhiu

UBT International Conference

We present a case of nephron sparing surgery (NSS), in a patient,68 years olld, born in the Prizren, who had a tumor bigger than 7 (8.5 cm), meaning T2a staging tumor.Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is a common malignancy with an increasing incidence1. NSS was proven feasible decades ago for patients with imperative indications to preserve maximum kidney function, for instance solitary kidney, bilateral renal tumors, or moderate/severe chronic kidney disease (CKD)2. The goal of partial nephrectomy is complete excision of potentially malignant tissue without malignant cells at the border of the surgical specimen, with maximum preservation of nearby normal renal …

Herniated Lumbar Disc & Nursing Care, Besnik Elshani, Salih Krasniqi, Rexhep Gjyliqi

UBT International Conference

Spinal disc herniation, also known as a slipped disc, is a medical condition affecting the spine in which a tear in the outer, fibrous ring of an intervertebral disc allows the soft, central portion to bulge out beyond the damaged outer rings. Disc herniation is usually due to age-related degeneration of the outer ring, known as the anulus fibrosus, although trauma, lifting injuries, or straining have been implicated as well. Tears are almost always postero-lateral (on the back of the sides) owing to the presence of the posterior longitudinal ligament in the spinal canal. Disc herniations are normally a further …

Differential Diagnosis Between The Variety Of Vasculitis Forms, Joana Hankollari, Marsida Duli, Qamil Dika, Xhenila Duli, Indrit Bimi, Daniela Dervishi

UBT International Conference

Vasculitis is an inflammation of the blood vessels. It can affect any blood vessel in the body by manifesting a variety of systemic, non-specific symptoms that make difficult the diagnosis of this pathology and especially its specific form. In front of any patient suspected of being affected by vasculitis, some questions are asked: Is the vasculitis or other pathology that camouflages, whether it is primary or secondary vasculitis, in which vessels this pathology extends, how can the diagnosis be confirmed and how can it be determined the type of vasculitis?The purpose of this study is to inform about the protocols …

Differential Diagnosis Of St Segment Elevation On Ecg, Serjan Abdushi, Ardiana Veseli, Shpend Abdushi, Fitore Zenelaj

UBT International Conference

ST segment elevation on ECG is crucial for emergent reperfusion therapy of acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation. Because acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is not the most common cause of ST-segment elevation amongst chest pain patients, we need to consider other factors like reciprocal changes to shore up the diagnosis. In this review we would like to present statements which are manifested with ST segment elevation on ECG and to show clues which can help to make differentiations between them. The clinical setting and specific electrocardiographic criteria often allow identification of the cause. In writing this paper, we hope for …

Bleeding Ulcers: Effect Of Low Dose Aspirin - Our Experience, Zaim Gashi, Elton Bahtiri, Fadil Sherifi

UBT International Conference

Aspirin is among the most commonly used pharmaceutical products used for the management of fever, to relieve mild to moderate pain, to reduce swelling in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, while a low dose aspirin is used to prevent blood clots. The latter effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. However, its use is associated with gastrointestinal and other complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of aspirin in bleeding ulcers. 122 patients were included in this prospective comparative study that were divided in two groups: the first group consisting of 60 patients that …

Prevalence Of Terminal Renal Disease In Lupus Nephritis Patients, Marsida Duli, Qamil Dika, Xhenila Duli, Joana Hankollari

UBT International Conference

Systemic erythematosus lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease of autoimmune nature. This illness can affect all organs, but one of the most common illnesses is lupus nephritis. Patients with renal impairment, despite aggressive immunosuppressive medication carry the risk of developing terminal renal disease and doing dialysis or renal transplant.The purpose of this study is to reflect global statistics on the frequency of the development of terminal renal disease in lupus nephritis patients as an awareness-raising way to stimulate studies that present a successful treatment or screening protocol in preventing this complication.This study is a review based on the research of …

Trends Of The Contraceptive Medicine Consumption In Kosovo, Arianit Jakupi, Shpend Dragusha, Valon Ejupi, Eda Mehmeti, Agon Hoti

UBT International Conference

One of the main objectives of this research is to obtain data about the consumption of contraceptive medicines in Kosovo, compare to other European countries with drug utilization studies and try to understand the rationale about the obtained results while also measuring progress towards the WHO Millennium Development Goals and Kosovo Health Sectorial Strategy 2017-2021.Regarding the contraceptive medicine consumption it is used the ATC classification of and the Defined Daily Doses per inhabitant per day (DID) as a numeric tool of the analysis. As for the perception of contraceptive dispensing in retail pharmacies are conducted interviews with pharmacists and for …

The Influence Of Division Of Amlodipine Tablets On Their Efficacy And Stability, Brunilda Myftari, Enxhi Andrea, Elton Myftari, Ledjan Malaj

UBT International Conference

Tablet division is a widespread phenomenon nowadays in Albania, because of different factors such as the absence of small dosages in the pharmaceutical market, financial reasons etc. The purpose of this study is to identify the positive and negative aspects of tablets division by patients. It aims to show experimentally if the division affects or not, in a significant way the percentage of the active substance. It was selected Amlodipine as a drug for analysis, because of two reasons. First it is used in chronic therapy and second it is part of the List of Reimbursement of Medicines in the …

Undergraduate Student Research Practices At Fgcu, Examples From Various Disciplines, Hulya Julie Yazici, Peter Reuter

Florida Statewide Symposium: Best Practices in Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this presentation is to show examples of undergraduate student involvement with research/scholarship, either via course-embedded research practices, or research activities outside the classroom. Examples from health profession, business, STEM disciplines, and humanities will demonstrate how research is implemented and which outcomes for students have been achieved. The presenters will share the challenges and opportunities faced, and probe the audience for their experiences and future directions.

Rolling With A Purpose, Ramune K. Kubilius, Deborah Blecic, Greg Randall Watts, Susan B. Clark, Elizabeth Hinton, David Parker, Taney Shondel

Charleston Library Conference

Moderator Deborah Blecic convened this year’s hosted but no holds barred Lively Lunch session, providing a few general remarks and highlighting why this year’s three presentations were all relevant to this year’s conference theme. Time was left for lively discussion between speakers and session attendees.

Science Alive, Allan Barraza, Ahjay Bhatia, Gwen Bui, Sophia Nguyen

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

No abstract provided.

The Austria Summer Biology Internship, Max Cedeno-Hahn, Laura Enzinna

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

No abstract provided.

Beginning Experiment: Nanoparticle Uptake In Arpe-19 Cells, Nitya Nunna

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

No abstract provided.