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Transabdominal Versus Transvaginal, Kyla Camille Gray

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: In the United States, there has been a 21% increase in the occurrence of premature births within the last two decades. These children are also more likely to require lifelong therapies, assistive technologies, mobility devices, and more supportive services throughout their time in school. Globally, preterm births, and their preventions, have become a topic of interest. One method that has had significant success rates is placing a cerclage to prevent cervical dilation; while simultaneously treating prophylactically for early delivery.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to focus on which placement of cerclages, transabdominal or transvaginal, …

Modifiable Risk Factors, Demographics, Serious Morbidities Related To Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts) In Older African American Men, Sakeena Hawkins

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major health concern for aging men. BPH is associated with urinary voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which negatively affects quality of life. Studies have shown that older African American men have a similar or greater risk to develop BPH and LUTS compared to Caucasian men.There are several specific symptoms that are associated with BPH and LUTS. It is important to identify these symptoms in order to better understand these diseases and who are more susceptible to them. It is even more important to identify the risks associated with BPH and …

Exploring Significant Impacts Of Global Health On Nursing Education And Resource-Poor Communities: An Integrative Literature Review, Kimberly Elkayam, Elizabeth Del Cimmuto

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Exploring Significant Impact of Global Health Experienced by Nursing Educators: An Integrative Literature Review

Elizabeth Del Cimmuto & Kimberly Elkayam

Faculty Sponsor: Young-Me Lee, PhD, RN

Background: Nursing education in the United States is largely focused on health promotion at the local and community level. Modern advances in communication technology have facilitated a movement in nursing to gradually adopt a global health perspective in both practice and education.

Objective: to explore what research has been done regarding how nurse educators are impacted by adopting global health perspectives in nursing education and to suggest one potential way to add to this …

The Physical And Emotional Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Therapy On Patients With Mood And Psychotic Disorders, Kelly Kunkel, Danit Aharoni

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The amount of diagnoses related to mental illness continues to rise each year. Several studies suggest that animal-assisted therapy may offer a range of physical and emotional benefits to patients being treated for mental health disorders.

Objectives: To identify the benefits of animal-assisted therapy on patients with mood and psychotic disorders and to identify which specific mental health patient population receives the greatest benefit by using animal-assisted therapy.

Methods: Three databases were used to find scholarly journal articles for analysis: CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Articles that were included were from reputable journals, peer-reviewed and published between 2007-2017.

Results: …

Health Benefits Of Pet Ownership For Older Adults, Molly Cook, Sydney Busch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Over the last few decades, life expectancy has increased causing a significant rise and rising number of senior citizens. This has resulted in greater demand and spending in healthcare for this growing population, due to, the increase risk for health problems that are associated with older age.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the health benefits of pet ownership for older adults. This study will provide information on what health benefits come with pet ownership, and how this can affect the elderly population.

Method: A computerized integrative review was conducted using various combinations of the …

Should Ferritin Tests Be Added To Routine Screening: An Integrative Literature Review, Adebowale Adesuyi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis was to explore the possible benefits of a blood screening to be coupled with the annual routine check-up. Blood screenings are only administered upon reasonable suspicion of pathology. Upon the examination of current research concerning ferritin levels within the blood, one can speculate the existence of strong correlations between ferritin levels, inflammatory disease and early morality. Cause for concern stems from the fact that the ferritin levels of the vast majority of people in the US are completely unknown.

Ferritin levels are the most accurate marker for measuring the amount of iron being stored …

Knowledge Gaps In Sepsis Among The Public And Healthcare Professionalseffective Educational Programs Developed For High Risk Sepsis Patients And Caregivers: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Erin Gideon

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Sepsis is a common clinical condition with a high mortality rate. Prompt recognition and treatment improves patient outcomes. This literature review aims to explore research that addresses the populations awareness of sepsis, as well as the educational materials and programs available to the public. Additionally, the existing educational programs as well as the barriers frequently encountered by patients with sepsis are examined. In order to improve the public’s health literacy, it is essential that the complexity of sepsis is acknowledged so that appropriate educational programs can be initiated.

Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females, potentially causing genital warts, vaginal, cervical, anal, and vulvar cancers. According to CDC guidelines, the HPV vaccine can be given to boys and girls age 9 to 26 (CDC, 2017). Although cases of HPV have dropped as the number of HPV vaccinations rise, vaccine rates are still far below the Health People 2020 target of 80% coverage. With current rates of 49.5% coverage in females, and 37.5% in males through 2017, it is evident that current routes of vaccine education are not adequate (CDC, 2017).

Objective: …

Effectiveness Of Bibliotherapy On Patients Diagnosed With Cancer: Integrative Literature Review, Ryan Malibiran

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background Bibliotherapy is a self-help intervention that involves literature and treatment books used to help patients overcome distress and improve quality of life. It has been a cost effective, therapeutic method with the means of helping patients with their coping skills. However, studies and research is scarce in the psychology-oncology domain.

Objective This is an integrative literature review (ILR) aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bibliotherapy for alleviating cancer-related physical and mental symptoms.

Methods A variety of methods involved self-help workbooks, pamphlets, novels, and audiobooks, followed up guided interviews and questionnaires to gather feedback from participants.

Findings/Results report that …

Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Title: Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents

Author: Young-Me Lee

Affiliation: School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental reluctance to vaccinate their children.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of …

The Influence Of African Immigrants’ Beliefs On Health-Seeking Behaviors: An Integrative Literature Review, Omolara Alao-Aboko

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Africans hold many beliefs and engage in various practices that shape their health in their countries of origin. African immigrant population in the United States had the fastest immigrant growth rate between the years 2000-2013, increasing by 41% (Anderson, 2017). However, not much is known about how their beliefs impact health-seeking behaviors after immigrating into the U.S.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore and discover the influences of African immigrants’ beliefs on their health-seeking behaviors.

Method: Whitemore & Knafl (2005) was used as a guide for this literature review. A database search …

Does Performing A Spiritual Assessment On A Patient Enhance Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Christina Ebertsch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: One aspect that is often overlooked when providing holistic care to patients is spiritual care. Even though a high percentage of people identify as spiritual, there has been limited research conducted to determine its effect on health outcomes.

Purpose: This paper explores through an integrative review the impact of performing a spiritual assessment on patients and if the assessments enhanced patient outcomes.

Methods: The literature review will be guided by a process introduced by Whittemore and Knafl (2005), which includes the following stages: problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, and data analysis. Databases will be searched using keywords …

A Correlation Between Parental Visitation Neglect And Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Psychosis: An Integrative Literature Review, Alia Mohammad

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Pediatric intensive care unit psychosis is a serious disorder where patients experience anxiety, hallucinations, delirium, and other symptoms, setting them back in their recovery process during their hospital stay.

Purpose: This study is an integrative literature review aimed at the use of evidence based practices to establish the most effective solution in preventing ICU psychosis in pediatric patients, and discovering if parental presence is a factor to successful recovery.

Methods: WorldCat.org, MEDLINE, ABI/INFORM Complete, Academic Search Complete, OAlster, PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Business Source Complete, and Computers & Applied Sciences Complete were searched using the keywords pediatric, intensive care unit, …

Factors Associated With Follow Up Care Use After Sexual Assault, Samantha Rifkin

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Sexual assault, particularly rape, is considered to be the most severe form of trauma with long term health consequences. Of the estimated 9.3 to 43 percent of victims who seek initial medical care post assault, only 10 to 50 percent attend follow-up care. Objectives: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to identify factors directly and indirectly associated with sexual assault and rape victims attending follow up care. Methods: Peer review articles from 1998 to 2018 were selected from CINAHL, Cochrane Library, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, and PubMed. After examining 98 initially retrieved studies for inclusion …

The Benefits Of Yoga Therapy To The Health And Wellness Of Cancer Patients: An Integrative Review, Rima Beitoni

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: The health and wellness – body, mind, and spirit, of cancer patients is vital to each person’s quality of life. Due to the psychological stressors and physical, mental, and emotional pressures cancer patients’ experience, they are at risk for impaired health and wellness and diminished Quality of Life (QOL). Yoga has been shown to benefit individuals by enhancing their coping ability to transform stress, anxiety, and pain to be more manageable.

Purpose: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to analyze evidence-based research and practices that explore the benefits of yoga in cancer patients and to explain …

Barriers Contributing To Disparities In Hpv And Cervical Cancer Screening Among African American And Hispanic Females And The Need For Early Detection, Brianne Chipman, Patrycja Kosacka

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States with approximately 14 million people infected each year (Feldman et al., 2017). African American and Hispanic females have the highest prevalence of HPV infections, but a low attendance of preventive screening.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the barriers contributing to disparities in HPV and cervical cancer screening among African American and Hispanic females.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted. An analysis of literature was conducted to identify barriers from qualitative and quantitative studies. The data …

Systematic Review: Diversity Of Enrollment In Multiple Myeloma Drug Trials Among Different Ethnicities, Kaitlin Adams, Laura Guerrieri

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Systematic Review: Diversity of Enrollment in Multiple Myeloma Drug Trials Among Different Ethnicities

Kaitlin Adams & Laura Guerrieri

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Joseph Tariman

Background & Significance: Multiple Myeloma is 2 to 3 times more prevalent in non-Hispanic Blacks (NHBs) when compared to Non-Hispanic Whites (NHWs), and the overall survival is also dissimilar between these two racial groups. Among patients 65 to 74 years of age, the 10-year Relative Survival Rates (RSRs) have been found to be statistically improved for NHWs (13.3% vs. 20.5%; p =p = .06). Since 2003, The FDA has approved 10 new drugs for myeloma treatment and …

A Correlation Between The Therapeutic Nursing Approach And Quality Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Isabel Galang

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

A Correlation Between The Therapeutic Nursing Approach and Quality Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review

Isabel Galang

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: The therapeutic approach strongly emphasized in nursing is patient-centered care. This individualized approach empowers patient decisions about care through the use of therapeutic communication between patients and nurses. While the use of patient-centered care reports positive outcomes, it is not implemented in practice.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify barriers for the underutilization of patient-centered care and to discover strategies to increase its use in practice.

Methods: An integrative literature review …

The Risk And Resistance Factors Influencing The Propensity Toward Alcoholism Among Children Of Alcoholics: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Molly Pierce

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Currently in the United States there is an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs). Many healthcare professionals advise COAs to abstain from alcohol in its entirety due of the strong genetic propensity toward addiction. However, due to the complex psychological and physiological factors that are unique to each person, there are many COAs who do not become alcoholics despite their adverse environments.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the risk and resistance factors that influence the propensity toward alcoholism among children of alcoholics. This information will aid health care professionals in providing …

The Correlation Between The Misuse Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication And Depression Among College Students: An Integrative Literature Review, Sara Randazzo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The prolonged misuse of ADHD medication can have adverse effects including drug seeking behaviors and suicidal etiology with documentation of depression and suicide attempts.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the adverse effects of ADHD medication on college students who misuse it.

Methods: The research design chosen is an integrative literature review intended to explore the correlation between the misuse of ADHD medication and depression among college students.

Results: The results showed that approximately 50% of frequent or non-oral, non-medical use …

The Grace Peterson Research Colloquium, [email protected] Annerino, Katherin Winingham

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Research suggests that a large number of prisoners in the United States suffer from mental illness, with a portion actively psychotic at any given time. Though it is a constitutional right for prisoners to receive adequate mental health care, most correctional facilities in the country do not provide appropriate treatment.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the treatment of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia, in the US prison system and plans to improve the inadequacies.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using the following keywords and phrases: schizophrenia in prison, schizophrenia in jail, psychosis in …

Maternal Psychological Distress And Cortsiol, Jenna Schroeder

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Previous studies have reported associations between prenatal maternal distress and negative health outcomes for the unborn. There are gaps within this body of knowledge and inconsistencies in the research which make the relevant relationships unclear. If changes in maternal cortisol cause alterations in fetal development, it is important to gain an adequate understanding of how, and if, maternal psychological distress predicts maternal cortisol levels. This study is an integrative literature review that looks at the research investigating a connection between maternal psychological distress and maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy. Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) Transactional Model of Stress and …

Neurologic Remediation Post Ischemic Stroke: An Integrated Literature Review, Erika Melman

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

To date, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is one of the only FDA approved treatments for patients presenting with symptomatic ischemic stroke. The narrow therapeutic window range of 3 – 4.5 hours poses a serious set-back in recovery and neurological remediation rates. This research will explore the following research questions: First, what current therapies are clinically proven most effective and used most commonly in increasing neurologic function post ischemic stroke? Second, what is the safest and most effective treatment to date for an ischemic stroke to reduce permanent neurological dysfunction? An integrative literature review was used to assess and report current …

Consequences Of Workplace Bullying On Employees' Health And Organization, Nency Antoine

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Git1 Regulates Synaptic Plasticity Underlying Learning, A. C. Martyn, K. Toth, R. Schmalzigaug, N. Hendrick, M. Rodriguiz, R. Yasuda, W. C. Wetsel, R. T. Premon

Pharmaceutical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Profiling Prostate Cancer Therapeutic Resistance, Cameron A. Wade, Natasha Kyprianou

Urology Faculty Publications

The major challenge in the treatment of patients with advanced lethal prostate cancer is therapeutic resistance to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) and chemotherapy. Overriding this resistance requires understanding of the driving mechanisms of the tumor microenvironment, not just the androgen receptor (AR)-signaling cascade, that facilitate therapeutic resistance in order to identify new drug targets. The tumor microenvironment enables key signaling pathways promoting cancer cell survival and invasion via resistance to anoikis. In particular, the process of epithelial-mesenchymal-transition (EMT), directed by transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), confers stem cell properties and acquisition of a migratory and invasive phenotype via resistance to anoikis. Our …

Contributions Of Mean And Shape Of Blood Pressure Distribution To Worldwide Trends And Variations In Raised Blood Pressure: A Pooled Analysis Of 1018 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 88.6 Million Participants, Ncd Risk Factor Collaboration (Ncd-Risc)

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Background: Change in the prevalence of raised blood pressure could be due to both shifts in the entire distribution of blood pressure (representing the combined effects of public health interventions and secular trends) and changes in its high-blood-pressure tail (representing successful clinical interventions to control blood pressure in the hypertensive population). Our aim was to quantify the contributions of these two phenomena to the worldwide trends in the prevalence of raised blood pressure. Methods: We pooled 1018 population-based studies with blood pressure measurements on 88.6 million participants from 1985 to 2016. We first calculated mean systolic blood pressure (SBP), mean …

Feature- Based And String-Based Models For Predicting Rna-Protein Interaction, Donald Adjeroh, Maen Allaga, Jun Tan, Jie Lin, Yue Jiang, Ahmed Abbasi, Xiaobo Zhou

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

In this work, we study two approaches for the problem of RNA-Protein Interaction (RPI). In the first approach, we use a feature-based technique by combining extracted features from both sequences and secondary structures. The feature-based approach enhanced the prediction accuracy as it included much more available information about the RNA-protein pairs. In the second approach, we apply search algorithms and data structures to extract effective string patterns for prediction of RPI, using both sequence information (protein and RNA sequences), and structure information (protein and RNA secondary structures). This led to different string-based models for predicting interacting RNA-protein pairs. We show …

Hydrophilic Polymer Embolism: Implications For Manufacturing, Regulation, And Postmarket Surveillance Of Coated Intravascular Medical Devices, Rashi I. Mehta, Rupal I. Mehta

Clinical and Translational Science Institute

Hydrophilic polymers are ubiquitously applied as surface coatings on catheters and intravascular medical technologies. Recent clinical literature has heightened awareness on the complication of hydrophilic polymer embolism (HPE), the phenomenon wherein polymer coating layers separate from catheter and device surfaces, and may be affiliated with a range of unanticipated adverse reactions. Significant system barriers have limited and delayed reporting on this iatrogenic complication, the full effects of which remain under-recognized by healthcare providers and manufacturers of various branded devices. In 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration acknowledged rising clinical concerns and stated that the agency would work with …

Ada News - 03/19/2018, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.