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Pharmacy Admissions: The Dating Game, Travis Mentch, Aaron Oliver, Joel Sanvee, Godfred Atta-Effa, Maame Debrah-Pinamang, Monica Saad, Aleda Chen, Stephanie M. Cailor, Kate Ford

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Abstract:

Background:

According to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, as of July 2015, there are 132 US-based colleges and schools of pharmacy. The decision on which school students choose can be one of the most important decisions they will make in their lives. Many factors can affect these decisions, such as: curricular content, location/facilities, finances, and diversity. Although there are many factors that impact student decisions, the relative importance of these factors is unknown. This project will determine the importance of these factors in order to aid school recruitment.

Objectives:

The objective of this project is to determine …

Herb-Drug Interaction Of Andrographolide On The Pharmacokinetics Of Carbamazepine In Rats, Elizabeth Aziz, Samuel Franklin, Ankit Pandav, Abigail Savino, Caleb Thompson, Caleb Vandyke, Ruth Choi, Elisha R. Injeti

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Objective: To determine if andrographolide (AND) impacts the pharmacokinetics of carbamazepine (CBZ).

Background: CBZ is an anticonvulsant medication that is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes. AND is an over-the-counter medication that is common in Eastern cultures to treat inflammation and is a CYP enzyme inhibitor. Because CBZ is metabolized in the liver by these specific CYP enzymes, coadministration of andrographolide and CBZ could result in a herb-drug interaction.

Methods: Sprague-Dawley rats (N=12) aged between 3 months and 6 months (250-350 g) will be split into control (N=6) and treatment (N=6) groups. The treatment group will receive …

The Different Artificial Sweeteners And Their Effects On Endothelial Cell/Blood Vessel Health: Possible Implications For Ringing In The Ear, Morgan R. Bailey, Jessica A. Ward, Belinda O. Darkwah, Brandon L. Spears, Casey A. Nelson, Myriam E. Shaw Ojeda, Rocco J. Rotello

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Abstract:

Background:

Tinnitus, a condition whose remarkable symptom is ringing in the ear (RIE), is a problem plaguing people all around the world in varying degrees of severity, though it is most common and severe in older populations. Literature is lacking on its etiology. Therefore, it is difficult to diagnose and treat. Several possible components could play a role in the development of tinnitus including neurological, physiological, traumatic, dietary and vascular factors. No factor has yet been definitively linked to the development of tinnitus. Vascular health can be significantly impacted by diet- especially in regard to sugars. As artificial sweeteners …

Reducing Perineal Tears: The Effect Of Pushing Methods And Length Of 2nd Stage Of Labor, Kristen A. Mohre, Jessica A. Wall, Chien-Yueh Lee

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Objective: To evaluate the current literature evidence for the effects of either instructed or spontaneous pushing on perineal laceration incidence during delivery and the duration of second stage of labor.

Background: Lacerations (tears) of the perineum are common among women during delivery, increasing pain, infection risk, and other problems for women. Furthermore, prolonged second stage of labor has been shown a risk factor for lacerations. Pushing methods could have an effect on the incidence of lacerations and duration of second stage of labor.

Methods: Thorough search of online databases for the highest levels of evidence relating to the topic within …

Perceptions Of Marijuana Use Among Adolescents, Kofi Amoah, James Baffoe, Katherine Distel, Matt Madden, Jordan Thomas, Insang Yang

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Background

The United States federal government has been discouraging use of marijuana for decades. Prior to 1970, the federal regulation of marijuana use was through taxes. In 1970, marijuana use was deemed a criminal offense, and overrode any states that considered it legal. In 2012, Colorado and Washington were the first two states to legalize marijuana for recreational use. A study found adolescent use was 8.68% higher in states allowing medical marijuana and had a significantly lower perception of risks associated with marijuana use (6.94%).

Objectives

To determine if an educational program about the effects of marijuana use can negatively …

Smoking Cessation During Pregnancy: An Evidence Based Practice Protocol, Katherine J. Ruhlman

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

Intrauterine exposure to nicotine is one of the largest modifiable risk factors for infant morbidity and mortality. Previous progress toward decreasing the number impacted by intrauterine nicotine exposure has recently plateaued. While guidelines for assisting pregnant women to stop smoking are available, few providers have a formalized protocol in place. This project will evaluate most current research evidence regarding smoking cessation during pregnancy in order to develop a formalized protocol for implementation in an obstetric clinic in Southwest Ohio. Reviewed literature was summarized and level of evidence was established. Recommendations were made and categorized as strong, moderate, and weak. The …

Spiritual Well-Being, Faith, Hope, Anxiety And Loneliness In Oncology Patients: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Julia R. Mueller

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Purpose: To test theorized relationships in the newly developed Faith-Hope-Love Model of Spiritual Wellness (FHLMSW). The research questions were: 1) do measures of faith, hope and love correlate with or predict spirituality as defined by FHLMSW in a palliative care population; and 2) do relationships exist between measures of spirituality and physical symptoms and distress among the same palliative care population.

Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study, which included 21 participants with a stage III or IV cancer diagnosis that were receiving palliative care at a community oncology practice, that took place between January 2015 to March …

A Pre-Test Post-Test Tool Development And Evaluation For The Abstinence-Plus Curriculum “Against The Tide”, Nicole C. Boucuvalas

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Problem and Significance: Adolescents in the U.S. are subjected to multiple media messages, peer influence, and cultural acceptance of sexual activity that result in one of the highest rates of teen pregnancy, teen abortion, and sexually transmitted disease among all developed nations. Varying educational curriculums have been studied regarding their effectiveness in decreasing these negative societal issues with our youth. The Women’s Pregnancy Center within Peoria Rescue Ministries has been administering abstinence-plus sex education curriculum, Against the Tide (ATT), to various school systems for the past 15 years. However, the effectiveness of the ATT curriculum had not been measured. …

Attitudes Of Western, Conventionally Trained Physicians Toward Integrative Medicine In Kenya: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Heather L. Hall

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

The 2007 policy draft of Kenya’s National Coordinating Agency for Population and Development (NCAPD) states that the primary source of health care for more than two-thirds of Kenya’s population is traditional medicine (as cited in NCAPD, 2008). The World Health Organization (WHO) (2013) suggests there should be an integration of TM into systems of national health care to increase health care access. Integrative medicine (IM) involves the integration of therapies from both alternative and mainstream medicine (Integrative medicine, 2014). Little is known about the attitudes of Western, conventionally trained physicians toward IM in a non-Western setting. The purposes of this …

A Systematic Review And Development Of Best Practice In The Usage Of Video Recording During Debriefing Of Simulation With Undergraduate Nursing Students, Sarah J. Rodewald, Andrea M. Bell

Master of Science in Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Projects

The purpose of this evidence based project was to evaluate current literature and synthesize the best practice guidelines for debriefing and video-assisted debriefing (VAD) as it relates to simulation-based learning for undergraduate nursing students. Presently, high fidelity patient simulators (HFPS) and various debriefing techniques are used in many different occupational fields. Facilitator led verbal debriefing is a standard practice in nursing schools following a simulation to guide student reflection and learning. Newer technology, however, is now allowing for video-recording and annotation of simulations for enhanced debriefing sessions and can be used for immediate review. Some evidence-based guidelines exist for standard …

An Investigation Of The Nurse Practitioner’S Knowledge And Self-Efficacy On Expanded Back To Sleep Guidelines And Practice Of Providing Anticipatory Guidance: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Amy M. Kacho

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Abstract

Significance of the problem: Despite an overall drop in the rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in the United States, equivalent increases of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUIDS) have occurred. SUIDS are infant deaths from suffocation, strangulation or other factors related to the infants sleeping environment; in 2011 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) expanded the Back to Sleep recommendations to include SUIDS causes of death.

Relevant to nurses: Nurse Practitioners (NPs) play a key role in implementing Back to Sleep recommendations, yet there is a very little literature exploring the frequency and consistency with which …

The Effect Of Spiritual Care Education On Hospice Nurses’ Competence In The Assessment And Implementation Of Spiritual Care With Their Patients: A Quasi-Experimental Study, Vida Anita Amoah

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

Background: There is a well-documented relationship between spiritual care and improved quality of life for hospice and palliative care patients. However, nurses report that they receive little education on how to provide spiritual care. This lack of education results in nurses’ reluctance to provide spiritual care for their patients.

Theoretical Model: The Faith-Hope-Love Model of Spiritual Wellness (FHLMSW) provides a theoretical understanding of the human spirit, spirituality, spiritual wellness, and spiritual needs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use the FHLMSW to examine the effects of spiritual care education on Hospice Nurses’ competence on how to assess and …

Spiritual Quality Of Life Among Geriatric Cancer Patients: A Descriptive Correlational Study, Mary R. Leyendecker

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

A solid understanding of spiritual quality of life (SQOL) is critical for healthcare providers as they strive to achieve optimum care of geriatric cancer patient. However, there is a gap in the current literature regarding SQOL in geriatric cancer patients. Therefore, the purpose of this descriptive correlational study was to describe the spiritual quality of life (SQOL) among geriatric cancer patients as it relates to their demographic characteristics and self described wellness. A convenience sample of 32 participants from a cancer center in Midwest Ohio were recruited for this study. The participants completed the World Health Organization Quality of Life-Spiritual, …

A Descriptive Correlational Study Examining The Relationship Of Emergency Department Contextual Factors And Transfer Interval To An Intermediate Unit, Mary K. Tankersley

Master of Science in Nursing Theses

The number of emergency department (ED) visits in the US has increased over the past 20 years. In 1993 there were 90 million visits to the ED. In 2003 this number increased by 27% to 114 million while the population increased by only 12%. This statistic reveals there was more than one ED visit for every three people in the US in 2003 (Institute of Medicine, 2006). Patients who present to the Emergency Department (ED) during overcrowded conditions have an increased length of stay and increased risk of inpatient mortality compared to non-overcrowded conditions (Medicare.gov, N.D.). Overcrowding has been defined …

Fostering Interdisciplinary Communication Between Pharmacy And Nursing Students, Aleda M.H. Chen, Mary E. Kiersma, Carrie N. Keib, Stephanie M. Cailor

Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications

Objective. To evaluate pharmacy and nursing student self-perceptions of interdisciplinary communication skills, faculty member perceptions of interdisciplinary communication skills, and changes in those skills after increasing the interdisciplinary education content.

Design. Two cohorts of pharmacy and nursing (bachelors of science in nursing, BSN) students in respective, semester-long research courses engaged in active learning on interdisciplinary communication, with the second cohort receiving additional content on the topic. At semester completion, students presented a research project at an interdisciplinary poster session.

Assessment. Self-, peer-, and faculty evaluations (4 items; 5-point Likert-type) assessing self-confidence and actual interdisciplinary communication skills were completed during the …

School Of Nursing Class Of 2015 Hooding And Pinning Program, Cedarville University

B.S.N. and M.S.N. Academic Celebrations

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The Effectiveness Of The Use Of Probiotics In The Prevention Of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Luke D. Febrizio, Danae L. Hershberger, Caroline E. Price, Miranda A. Sternsher

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

PICO Question: In very low birth weight infants (VLBW), does the use of prophylactic probiotics decrease the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis?

Method: Databases searched include PubMed, Cochrane, Medline, ScienceDirect, UpToDate, and CINAHL databases, resulting in 10 relevant articles (four meta-analyses, two systematic reviews, three randomized controlled trials, and one cohort study).

Results: The review of literature concluded that overall there is a decrease in the incidence of NEC when VLBW infants are given prophylactic probiotics.

Recommendations: In conclusion, probiotics have shown efficacy in preventing NEC with no confirmed reports of adverse effects to VLBW infants. The final recommendation would be …

2015 Symposium Overview, Cedarville University

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

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Prevention Of Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: An Integrative Review, Taylor M. Craig, Jessica L. Lingaas, Rebekkah C. Reisner, Mary C. Smith

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Background: Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) not only brings about physical challenges to patients that can lead to death, it also involves financial burdens. Research on how to prevent HAP is a necessity; however, a deficit exists in research concerning prevention of non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NV-HAP). The purpose of this study is to synthesize the current research on the nurse’s role in prevention of NV-HAP, identify where additional research is needed, and suggest clinical standards of care to prevent pneumonia in hospitalized patients.

Methods: Data for this integrative review was collected from the following databases: PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied …

The Effects Of Vocational Support Programs On Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Angel Kester, Addie T. Martin, Ivey M. Mcrory, Marybeth Williams

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Purpose: The purpose of this review is to examine the effects of vocational support programs versus the absence of vocational support programs on employment rates, social skills, and quality of life of transition-aged youth diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related diagnoses.

Methods: The CINAHL, Cochrane Collection Plus, Medline, PubMed, and UpToDate databases were searched for articles pertaining to our purpose statement. Four reviewers analyzed the articles for results and extracted data regarding sample characteristics, treatment characteristics, assessment tools, and outcomes.

Results: Nine studies were included, all of which related to the effects of vocational support programs on individuals with …

The Use Of Turning And Repositioning Versus Pressure Redistributing Support Surfaces In The Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers, Rachel M. Collins, Ayana A. Kleckner, Brianna P. Sparks

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Currently, 1.3-3 million adults in the United States are affected by pressure ulcers, costing $37,800 to $70,000 per ulcer (Smith, 2013). This costs the United States 11 billion dollars annually (Smith, 2013). This review’s PICO question is “In hospitalized critically ill patients, how does turning and repositioning every two to four hours compared to the use of pressure redistributing support surfaces prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcers?” For this review, the articles found were rated as excellent (n=7), good (n=2), and fair (n=1). Appendix A shows the critical appraisal of all pertinent articles used. Findings suggest that there is minimal …

Alarm Fatigue, Gretta Weindorf, Jennifer Payne, Justin Eckberg, Hannah Eckberg

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Alarm fatigue in hospital nursing settings is characterized and caused by false positive alarms and clinically insignificant alarms, sometimes referred to as the “crying wolf” effect (Gross, Dahl, & Nielsen, 2011; Funk, Clark, Bauld, Ott, & Coss, 2014). The phenomena of repeated false alarms over time causes nursing staff to become desensitized, responding less frequently and less punctually resulting in compromised patient care and safety (Konkani, Oakley, & Bauld, 2012). As estimated by The Joint Commission (2013), hereafter referred to as TJC, 85-99% of sounding alarms are insignificant, reinforced by Graham and Cvach (2010), who estimated less than 1% resulted …

Effect Of Continuous Education On Readmission Rates For Chf Patients, Lexie J. Baroni, Becca H. Hughes, Grace A. Wahba

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Aim: To evaluate if continuing the education of Congest Heart Failure patients post-discharge will decrease the amount of readmissions within 6 months of discharge.

Background: Causes for decreased readmission rates in Congestive Heart Failure patients have been evaluated in multiple studies. The evaluation of the current research showed having discharge education and post- discharge follow-ups decreased the rate of readmission within 6 months. There is a sufficient amount of evidence supporting the implementation of education upon discharge and follow-ups of Congestive Heart Failure patients.

Data Source: Databases and search engines used included: PubMed, OneSearch, CINAHL, DogPile, and Google. Of 25 …

Effects Of Smoking Vs. Nicotine Replacement Therapy During Pregnancy On Childhood Health Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Andrew J. Mcbride, Kristen P. Sabo, Emily D. Williams

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

PICOT: In pregnant women does the use of nicotine replacement therapy compared to smoking during pregnancy reduce the risk of future childhood health concerns?

Methods: A search was conducted on healthcare literature databases (Alt HealthWatch, AMED, CINAHL, and Medline).The initial search yielded 940 results related to the topic. Initial review narrowed the search to 25 articles. Articles were excluded if published before 2008. After reviewing the full articles and evaluating effectiveness of the studies, 12 studies met the criteria. These 12 articles focused on the effects of smoking and childhood outcomes, NRT, and success of NRT.

Findings: The articles concluded …

Effects Of Noise Reduction And Care Clustering On Quality Of Sleep In Critical Care Patients, Micaila S. J. Iversen, Natalie L. Neidig, Muriel P. Shannon

The Research and Scholarship Symposium (2013-2019)

Introduction: Sleep deprivation has detrimental effects on critical patients’ health. A lack of sleep can affect multiple body systems. There are nursing interventions that can reduce sleep deprivation. However, there is inconclusive evidence on how to properly assess sleep deprivation and implement sleep promoting nursing interventions in clinical practice.

Purpose: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the effects of noise reduction and nursing care clustering on improving the quality of patient sleep in the critical care setting.

Methods: This literature review was conducted using 10 sources published within the last 5 years. Inclusion criteria consisted of articles …

Gerasim's Compassion In Tolstoy's The Death Of Ivan Ilyich, David V. Urban

Resuscitating Paideia: Reading Literature for Wisdom

In this article on Gerasim, from Tolstoy's The Death of Ivan Ilyich, David Urban examines this character's example of compassion in the face of his master's terminal illness. Urban suggests that all humans would do well to follow Gerasim's example, especially in light of everyone's mortality.

Indoor Air Quality, Angelia Mickle

Nursing Faculty Publications

Poor indoor air quality kills more than 4 million people around the world, and disables millions more with chronic illnesses such as COPD, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and lung cancer, according to the World Health Organization.