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Tracheostomy Education For Pediatric Patients And Parents, Jonathon Batts, Kendall Baker

Scholars Week

To begin this project, we found that this specific facility did not have proper education given to parents about pediatric tracheostomies. Pediatric patients with tracheostomies are a very delicate population that requires extensive, round the clock care. We were able to establish a theoretical framework with Orem’s Self-Care theory that matched very well with our topic, and finally we were able to find research articles that looked at this patient population specifically. The need for a tracheostomy in pediatric patients can lead to extreme anxiety in patients and parents. Our recommendations for this facility would be to implement the “Trach …

Preventing Insulin Storage And Administration Errors, Makena Reddick

Scholars Week

■The research problem was discovered when nurses were observed storing and administering insulin improperly. The objectives of this project were to find the correct policies for these procedures, obtain research that backed these policies, and present this information to nurses to create a safer habit. In researching, it was found that reducing the physical distance between a person completing work and the materials required to do so increased compliance (Gibbs & McLernon, 2017). In a second study, the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care for patients with diabetes in the community is dependent upon (district) nurses having appropriate knowledge …

Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers, Lauren Venegoni, Jordan Daugherty

Scholars Week

Pressure ulcers are one of the most common challenges all healthcare settings face. Since this is such a prevalent issue in all of nursing, proper interventions need to be put in place to prevent an occurrence. Utilizing risk assessment tools, early mobilization, repositioning, preventive skin care measures, good nutrition, and prophylactic dressings are just a few ways in which nurses can prevent PUs. There is emerging research on the use of silicone dressings in conjunction with other preventive measures that need to be taken in order to improve patient outcomes.

Improving The Care Of Children With Diabetes In School Through Staff Education, Taylor Mckendree, Gina Piscatelle

Scholars Week

Background: Diabetes is a growing problem in the United States. The number of school-aged children with diabetes is increasing annually. Diabetes is a disease that requires ongoing management throughout the day. Since children spend a large portion of the day at school, it is imperative that all school staff are educated about the care and management of diabetes.

Results: Research has indicated that non-medical school staff lack knowledge and are not confident in the management of diabetes. There has also been research conducted on ways to improve school staff education through policies, presentations, and eLearning materials. The material presented to …

Naloxone In Schools, Aleece M. Passman, Emily Weber

Scholars Week

All across the world there is an opioid epidemic taking place that can affect any one person. It does not discriminate by age, gender, or ethnicity. Knowing this information, one group is greatly at risk and that is the school aged population. Teenagers are focused on wanting to fit in with peers, and are easily affected by peer pressure. This puts them at an increased risk for experimenting with drugs. This information pushed us to research about policies in place in school systems to help fight the epidemic. In 2017 2.2 million people of ages 12-17 were illicit drug users …

Mask Etiquette For Nurses During A Pandemic: N95 Respirators Vs. Surgical Masks, Haylee Shevlin, Carlin Jones

Scholars Week

Healthcare personnel are blatantly exposed to COVID-19 while at work. Incorrect PPE, inaccurate donning and doffing of PPE, and improper disinfection of masks for reuse is contributing to exposure of not only COVID-19, but other respiratory illnesses too. Throughout this presentation there is information as to when surgical masks and N95 respirators should be used as well as the correct procedure for donning and doffing of both masks. Proper disinfection for the reuse of both masks during a PPE shortage is also included.

Key words: N95 respirator, surgical mask, COVID-19, PPE

Evidence-Based Practice: Delaying Infant Bathing, Gabrielle Wadle, Grace Frankland

Scholars Week

A hospital's policy regarding infant bathing is currently not congruent with best nursing practice. The hospital’s current policy is to bathe an infant once they are stable and their rectal temperature is at or above 98.6 °F. Although the infant may become stable within the first 24-hours of birth, the World Health Organization recommends that, “Bathing should be delayed until 24 hours after birth.” (2013, p. 4). Research has been completed to support delaying infant bathing until 24 hours post-delivery, suggesting potential modifications to current policy.

There's An App For That: Promoting Health App Use In Rural Ireland, Noor Yahya, Marcus Simon

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Problem Statement: Smartphones and mobile applications (commonly referred to as apps) were first introduced in the late 20th century and early 21st century. Due to the public’s time constraints, lack of transportation, lack of medical insurance, and a growing desire for healthier lifestyles, the total global mHealth market forecast to reach 100 billion dollars in 2021 – a fivefold increase from 21 billion in 2016. mHealth apps have been successfully used for health promotion activities but barriers such as lack of knowledge and comfort in using health apps exist.

Purpose: Evaluate readiness of a rural community and the …

“It’S Pretty Hard To Make Friends Over A Zoom Meeting Room”: Understanding The Recreational Experiences Of Youth With Type 1 Diabetes During Covid-19, Ryan Malpaya, Rowan Williams

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Youth with diabetes frequently have limited access to traditional camps because of the need for accessible medical staff (Hill, E., 2019). COVID-19 has made it even more difficult for youth with type 1 diabetes to participate in any youth development programs due to the pandemic restrictions. During the pandemic, it is unknown if youth with T1D are able to engage in any recreational activities that may teach them resilience and independence in managing their medical condition. The purpose of this study was to see how youth with T1D cope in an altered recreation environment as a result of COVID-19

Using …

Undergraduate Session Ii: Presentation 2 - Quality Versus Quantity Of Life: Breast Cancer Treatments And Survival Rates, Casey Almond

Life of the Scholar Multidisciplinary Conference

This study; Quality Versus Quantity of Life: Treatments for Breast Cancer and Survival Rates, focuses on helping patients who receive a diagnosis of breast cancer decide how they would like to proceed in treatment. In many stage three and four cases of breast cancer, patients are presented with various treatment options. Some patients may consider the poor quality of life that could result from initiating treatment, others will be contingent on accepting all treatments to prolong their length of life, and others may choose to receive no treatment at all. This research may serve as a guide to empower patients …

Mobilizing Rural Communities To Create Systemic Changes To Reduce Health Disparities, Denise Everson, Amanda Tedrow, Al Parker Edd

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

USG institutions are creating strategies to enhance community capacity in addressing health inequities, "closing the gap" between suggested optimal development models and helping prepare a visioning masterplan in rural communities.

Pornography: Social, Emotional And Mental Implications Among Adolescents, William Kelly Canady

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

This presentation will explain the historical development of pornography. It will highlight four segments: 1- Porn’s impact on brain development of reward pathways, ultimately increasing the appetite for more porn. 2- Porn can be a false substitute for real intimacy, resulting in decreased sexual satisfaction with a real person and increased verbal and physical aggression. 3- Porn promotes sex trafficking, promotes multiple sex partners and reduced STD prevention. 4- A review of interventions available to assist clients in navigating a lifestyle away from pornography.

Community Readiness Assessment: How Ready Is Central Oregon To Foster Resilience, Christina Jäderholm

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference

Overview

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has devastating human impact and a major financial burden on the health care system. Fostering resilience in the individual and on the community-level to address this issue is a priority for the Central Oregon communities.

To measure community capacity to address resilience, the Community Readiness Assessment (CRA) was chosen. The assessment results have presented an opportunity for the communities to guide their own efforts through collaboration and reorganizing resources.

Method

The CRA is a validated tool for assessing community capacity. The CRA consists of 36 open-ended survey questions about the community’s attitudes, knowledge, and beliefs …

Communication And Self-Care In Times Of Stress, Elizabeth Marston, Sam Marion

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

The global pandemic of Covid-19 placed protecting physical health at the forefront of all of our minds. However, the mental and emotional impact of stress, quarantine, social distance, political and social turmoil, and virtual learning is enormous. This presentation will outline strategies for effectively managing stress while also understanding how to effectively communicate with students and parents who are struggling.

Understanding The Traumatized Brain, Sam Marion, Elizabeth Marston

National Youth Advocacy & Resilience Conference

Students who have experienced trauma are often in need of behavioral intervention due to challenging behaviors and reactivity. Understanding the body’s threat response system gives insight into these behaviors and allows for empathy within the interventions. This presentation will outline basic neuroscience theories, propose interventions focused on self-regulation, and demonstrate how adding basic elements to existing interventions can increase efficacy.

Long-Term Object Permanence And Sitting In Infants With Motor Delays, Karl Jancart, Amber Delprince, Melanie Tommer, Jessica Spirnak, Claire Boe, Regina Harbourne

Graduate Student Research Symposium

This study investigated the development of Object Permanence (OP) in infants with varying levels of motor delays and the relationship between sitting skill development and OP skill over time. Infants (n = 37; baseline mean age = 12mos, 14dys), stratified into groups of mild, moderate, and significant motor delay, participated in a randomized controlled trial (Harbourne et al, 2018). Children were assessed at baseline, 1.5-mos, 3-mos, 6-mos and 12-mos. OP behaviors were coded on a 20-point ordinal scale using Datavyu software. Sitting skill was measured using the Gross Motor Function Measure-88, sitting dimension (GMFM-SD). A Kruskal-Wallis test with Bonferroni correction …

Catholic Terminal Sedation-A New Framework For Providing Terminal Palliative Sedation As A Requirement In Catholic Healthcare Organizations, Noah Dimas

Graduate Student Research Symposium

The present attitudes surrounding death and dying in the United States have been trending toward the acceptance of so-called “Assisted Death” interventions at the end-of-life (EoL), specifically Physician-Assisted Suicide. The acceptance of these interventions is rooted in the notion of autonomy within the American culture of medicine that generally states a patient is allowed to request whatever medical interventions they wish. As such, legislative bodies around the United States have begun to legalize Assisted Death in response to the regularly cited desire to die peacefully and without pain from an expected terminal illness. However, for Catholic healthcare organizations, there is …

Exploration Of The Cultural Beliefs, Values And Practices Of African American Women Regarding Postpartum Depression: A Mini-Focused Ethnography, Stephanie Jacobs

Graduate Student Research Symposium

The purpose of this study was to understand the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of African American women regarding postpartum depression. Postpartum depression (PPD) is the most prevalent perinatal mental health illness in women and affects approximately 10 to 20% of all women in the United States. African American women have a disproportionately higher prevalence of postpartum depression (35-67%) and experience it differently. The research question was: What are the cultural care beliefs, values and practices of African American women regarding postpartum depression? This mini-focused ethnography was the method used for this study. It included semi-structured interviews of four African …

Understanding The Meaning Of Well-Being In Older Adults: A Mini-Phenomenology, Francesca Ezeokonkwo, Rick Zoucha, Kathleen Sekula

Graduate Student Research Symposium

Title: Understanding the Meaning of Well-being in Older Adults: A Mini-phenomenology

Background and Objective: Loneliness is a major concern in older adults, the fastest-growing segment of society, due to age-related losses. As the aging population continues to rise, so will their vulnerability to loneliness. Previous studies suggest that promoting well-being is a potential strategy to prevent or reduce loneliness. The aim of this mini-study was to explore the meaning of well-being in older adults.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive mini-phenomenological research design was utilized for this study. Four older adults ages 72 to 78 (mean age of 74.3) participated in the …

2017 Henderson Research Symposium Event Program, Various Presenters

Annual Research Symposium

2017 Henderson Research Symposium Event Program and schedule of presentations and speakers.

Creating An Organization To Support Sfa’S Women Employees, Heather K. Olson Beal, Sarah Sanchez, Lauren Brewer, Amanda Rudolph

Diversity Conference

The purpose of this session is two-fold. First, we wish to introduce the SFA OWLE (Organization for Women’s Leadership and Equity), the newly created professional women’s organization, to interested members of our campus community. Second, we wish to share experiences that we believe are relevant to others on our campus, in our community, and at other institutions, who might seek to create organizations through which to advocate for the unique needs of their marginalized or underrepresented group. To that end, this session will include a panel of female employees at SFA who have worked for more than a year to …

Investigating The Relationship Between Gcase And Pathology In Parkinson’S Disease, Brenna Beezhold

Summer Research

• Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder
• Patients experience rigidity, tremor, and bradykinesia
• Due to a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra
• Accumulation of α-synuclein Lewy bodies
• Genetic risks include: LRRK2 and GBA1
• GBA1 is a mutation within gene coding for Gcase (Glucocerebrosidase) which is a lipid hydrolase within the lysosome, leading to a loss of function.
• LRRK2 is a hyperactivation mutation in the region coding for the enzyme Leucine Rich Repeat Kinase 23

A Systematic Review Of Approaches Used For Reproductive Health Interventions, Hanvit Park, Emma Hilbelink, Adejoke Ayoola

Summer Research

During 2011 in the United States, 48% of all pregnancies were unintended.1 This may be attributed to a lack of knowledge of women’sreproductive anatomy and bodily changes, and contraception. To promote women's reproductive health, it is essential for women to be educated about their reproductive system, associated bodily changes, risk of conception and contraceptive use.

The Impact Of Social Determinants Of Health On The Experience Of Informal Caregiving For Adults In Low Socioeconomic Urban Settings: A Literature Review., Haeun Lee, Dawn Frambes

Summer Research

About one in five people in the U.S. provide caregiving to family, friends, or neighbors. The number and support needs of informal caregivers has been increasing since 2015. According to Healthy People 2030, Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) are conditions that affect a person’s well-being, health, and quality of life. SDoH include:

• Financial stability
• Education
• Access to healthcare
• Neighborhood and physical environment
• Community and social context

Populations from urban and low socioeconomic areas have been determined to be at high risk for negative health outcomes related to SDoH.

Increasing Minority Representation In The Healthcare Field Through A Girl’S Summer Camp, Anna Christiansen, Dzifa Agbossey-Dimado, Adejoke Ayoola

Summer Research

• Despite increasing diversity among the United States’ population, the healthcare workforce, particularly in highly skilled roles, has failed to keep pace. The underrepresentation of minority groups within healthcare professions comes at the expense of quality and access to care, patient satisfaction, acceptability, general experience, and health outcomes.
• One promising approach to addressing this health inequity is increasing the diversity of the healthcare workforce across all skill-level roles so that it is representative of the population which it serves. Research suggests that exposing underrepresented groups to healthcare professions as a possible career path during formative career planning years (early middle school), …

Lay Down Your Arms: Does A Novel Avian Schistosome Cause Swimmer’S Itch?, Nathan Anderson, Randall Dejong

Summer Research

Cercarial dermatitis, or swimmer’s itch (SI), is a highly irritating rash that humans can get after swimming in inland lakes and ponds. The rash is caused by the immune response to certain blood flukes, within the family Schistosomatidae, penetrating and dying within the skin. Earlier this year, researchers announced the discovery of a new avian schistosome that might also contribute to the SI nuisance. The schistosome, hereafter referred to as HAS (Helisoma Avian Schistosome), was discovered in a Helisoma snail and later in the fecal matter of a Canada goose. To test human reactivity to HAS, we designed three experiments …

Environmental Contaminants And Bacterial Infection During Pregnancy: Pilot Study Of Pregnant Murine Co-Exposure To Trichloroethylene (Tce) And Group B Streptococcus (Gbs), Eleanor Scheeres, Emily Schellenboom, Sean Harris, Erica Boldenow

Summer Research

• TCE is a volatile organic solvent used in industrial processes and a known human carcinogen.
• GBS is a common bacteria in the vaginal flora but can lead to complications such as preterm birth during pregnancy.
• Co-treatment (GBS+DCVC) in placental membranes lead to inhibition of pathogen stimulated cytokine secretion
• We hypothesized that along with cytokine secretion, GBS+DCVC co-exposure would have impacts on MMP-9 (a protein involved in gestational membrane degradation) 4 and prostaglandin E2 (a hormone involved in cervical ripening and labor induction) 5, two important proteins in pregnancy and labor

Covid-19 Worship Study: Survey Of American Churches’ Adaptations To The Needs Presented By The Covid-19 Pandemic, Christina Romano, Kelly Dubois, Erica Boldenow

Summer Research

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Sleep Quality Of Undergraduate Students, Brianna N. Carter, Joanne Chopak-Foss

Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium (Archived)

Background and Aims: The purpose of this study was to measure the sleep quality of a sample of undergraduate students and compare it to the recommendations for young adults from the National Sleep Foundation. Methods: A sample of undergraduate students from a mid-sized public university in the Southeast were recruited for this study (N=86). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was employed to assess sleep quality of the students. Results: Frequency analysis found that most students did not get the minimum amount of sleep as recommended by the National Sleep Foundation. A nonparametric correlation (listwise) analysis found …

Toward An Evidence-Based Definition And Classification Of Carbohydrate Food Quality: An Expert Panel Report., Judith C. Rodriguez, Kevin B. Comerford, Yanni Papanikolaou, Julie Miller Jones, Joanne Slavin, Siddhartha Angadi, Adam Drewnoski

Showcase of Faculty Scholarly & Creative Activity

(Article Abstract) Carbohydrate-containing crops provide the bulk of dietary energy worldwide. In addition to their various carbohydrate forms (sugars, starches, fibers) and ratios, these foods may also contain varying amounts and combinations of proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, prebiotics, and anti-nutritional factors that may impact diet quality and health. Currently, there is no standardized or unified way to assess the quality of carbohydrate foods for the overall purpose of improving diet quality and health outcomes, creating an urgent need for the development of metrics and tools to better define and classify high-quality carbohydrate foods. The present report is based on …