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Current Source Density Approaches Improve Spatial Resolution In Event Related Potential Analysis In People With Parkinson's Disease, Conor Fearon, John Butler, Saskia M. Waechter, Isabelle Killane, Richard B. Reilly, Timothy Lynch Jan 2019

Current Source Density Approaches Improve Spatial Resolution In Event Related Potential Analysis In People With Parkinson's Disease, Conor Fearon, John Butler, Saskia M. Waechter, Isabelle Killane, Richard B. Reilly, Timothy Lynch

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Class Ii Deep Bite Malocclusion Corrected By Two-Stage Approach, Meng-Yun Tsai, Wei-Ting Tseng, Li-Fang Hsu, Kelvin Wen-Chung Chang, Jenny Zwei-Chieng Chang, Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai Jan 2019

Class Ii Deep Bite Malocclusion Corrected By Two-Stage Approach, Meng-Yun Tsai, Wei-Ting Tseng, Li-Fang Hsu, Kelvin Wen-Chung Chang, Jenny Zwei-Chieng Chang, Eddie Hsiang-Hua Lai

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

In Class II deep-bite malocclusions with growth potential, we could combine orthodontic treatment with orthopedic methods to achieve stable occlusion. The case was a 12-year-old male presented with Class II malocclusion, deep-bite, and low mandibular plane angle. In the stage I treatment, headgear was used to restrict the growth of maxilla. Bilateral Class III molar relationship was gained. After re-evaluation, stage II treatment was started from full mouth banding and bonding, with emphasis on leveling lower curve of Spee and intruding lower anterior teeth by placing reverse curve of Spee in the archwire and intrusive arch to solve the deep …


Long-Term Observation Of Orthodontic Management And Facial Growth On A Patient With Familial Cleidocranial Dysplasia, Chung-Yi Ho, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Cheng-Hui Lin Jan 2019

Long-Term Observation Of Orthodontic Management And Facial Growth On A Patient With Familial Cleidocranial Dysplasia, Chung-Yi Ho, Ellen Wen-Ching Ko, Cheng-Hui Lin

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

The orthodontic management of patients with cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD) is challenging, which takes a long treatment duration and observation to follow the progress. The completion of treatment is usually not finished until growth completion. This case describes the long-term stage treatment of a 22-year-old female presented with familial CCD. The first stage orthodontic treatment was separated into two phases including surgical exposure of the anterior and posterior teeth, respectively. Extraction of the delayed exfoliated deciduous incisors and supernumerary teeth to clear the eruption path of the submerged permanent anterior teeth was started at her age of 8. The impacted anterior …


Correction Of Skeletal Class Iii Malocclusion With Four Missing Premolars By Surgery-First Approach, Yi-Bo Huang, Chia-Yi Pan, Yu-Ling Cheng, Shih-Wei Pan Jan 2019

Correction Of Skeletal Class Iii Malocclusion With Four Missing Premolars By Surgery-First Approach, Yi-Bo Huang, Chia-Yi Pan, Yu-Ling Cheng, Shih-Wei Pan

Taiwanese Journal of Orthodontics

A 21-year-old female with severe concave profile and prominent chin came for surgical-orthodontic consultation. The patient had missing of four premolars which became intricate with extremely lingual inclined incisors and over-developed mandible. The surgery first approach (SFA) was adopted to correct the skeletal factors at the early stage. The pre-adjusted orthodontic bracket system was applied to normalize the torque of the teeth afterward. The capacities of anterior root-torquing auxiliary wire (ART) and multiple-loop edgewise archwire (MEAW) will be discussed, accordingly. The progress records showed remarkable improvement of profile and occlusion. The change of upper incisor show was also discussed. The …


Multilayered Stigma And Vulnerabilities For Hiv Infection And Transmission: A Qualitative Study On Male Sex Workers In Zimbabwe, Elleen Yuk-Ha Tsang, Shan Qiao Ph.D., Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, Annis Lai-Chu Fung, Freddy Lipeleke, Xiaoming Li Ph.D. Jan 2019

Multilayered Stigma And Vulnerabilities For Hiv Infection And Transmission: A Qualitative Study On Male Sex Workers In Zimbabwe, Elleen Yuk-Ha Tsang, Shan Qiao Ph.D., Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, Annis Lai-Chu Fung, Freddy Lipeleke, Xiaoming Li Ph.D.

Faculty Publications

Male sex workers are marginalized in most societies due to intersectional stigma between prostitution and homosexuality. In Zimbabwe, a proliferation of male sex workers in major cities such as Harare and Bulawayo has been reported. However, there is a shortage of studies that explore their lives. The current qualitative study aims to describe the practices of sex work, life contexts, and HIV risks and vulnerabilities based on in-depth interviews among 15 male sex workers in Bulawayo. Our studies suggest that the stigma against male sex workers comes from diverse sectors including culture (“homosexuality is un-African, introduced by the Whites”), religion …


Nutrition Interventions Integrated Into An Existing Maternal, Neonatal, And Child Health Program Reduce Food Insecurity Among Recently Delivered And Pregnant Women In Bangladesh, Edward A. Frongillo Jr., Phuong H. Nguyen, Tina Sanghvi, Zeba Mahmud, Bachera Aktar, Silvia Alayon, Purnima Menon Jan 2019

Nutrition Interventions Integrated Into An Existing Maternal, Neonatal, And Child Health Program Reduce Food Insecurity Among Recently Delivered And Pregnant Women In Bangladesh, Edward A. Frongillo Jr., Phuong H. Nguyen, Tina Sanghvi, Zeba Mahmud, Bachera Aktar, Silvia Alayon, Purnima Menon

Faculty Publications

Background

Antenatal care may be a means to reduce food insecurity in pregnancy and postpartum periods.

Objective

With the use of a cluster-randomized design, we tested whether participation in nutrition-focused antenatal care intending to improve household knowledge about the importance of nutrition for pregnant and lactating women and encourage allocation of household resources to ensure sufficient quality and quantity of foods, without providing food assistance, would reduce household food insecurity.

Methods

Alive & Thrive integrated nutrition interventions into an existing Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH) program in Bangladesh. The nutrition-focused MNCH package was delivered in 10 subdistricts through antenatal …


The Level Of Knowledge Of Evidenced Based Practice (Ebp) By Ot Managers, Madelin Buscho, Samantha Scheel Jan 2019

The Level Of Knowledge Of Evidenced Based Practice (Ebp) By Ot Managers, Madelin Buscho, Samantha Scheel

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: Occupational therapy (OT) managers are stakeholders in the expectations of occupational therapists, and hold great influence over evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation (Clark, Park & Burke, 2013). There are no research articles pertaining to the knowledge, attitudes or practices related to EBP among OT managers. The purpose of this research was to determine the knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived barriers to EBP implementation held by OT managers. Managers who oversee occupational therapists will be referred to as OT managers in this study no matter their professional background.

Methodology: This study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at the University …


Enhancing Occupational Therapy’S Role In Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates For People With Cancer, Patrick Finnegan, Jared Skoog Jan 2019

Enhancing Occupational Therapy’S Role In Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates For People With Cancer, Patrick Finnegan, Jared Skoog

Occupational Therapy Capstones

People with a cancer history have a high likelihood of hospital readmission after discharge due to limitations in functional abilities (Burke et al., 2016; Lee, Williams, Lalor, Brown, & Haines, 2018). Occupational therapy has a significant role in preventing hospital readmissions among people with cancer because of the focus on promoting functional abilities (Player, Mackenzie, Willis, & Loh, 2014). However, occupational therapy is infrequently used for people with cancer. In one research study, only 32% of people with cancer used occupational therapy within two years of their diagnosis (Pergolotti, Cutchin, Weinberger, & Meyer, 2014). The purpose of this scholarly project …


Wellness Programming For Men In Long-Term Care, Katie Hautman, Ashley Heinze Jan 2019

Wellness Programming For Men In Long-Term Care, Katie Hautman, Ashley Heinze

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Introduction: The purpose of this project was to develop a wellness guide for staff to implement in long-term care (LTC), to increase participation of meaningful activities and well-being for male residents of all abilities, both physically and psychosocially.

Methodology: A literature review was conducted to understand the need for activities of male residents in LTC. Sources included: online databases, textbooks, and government websites. The Canadian Model of Occupational Performance and Engagement (CMOPE) was selected to direct the development of the program guide. The CMOP-E promotes engagement in occupations and enablement of occupational performance, both of which are important for male …


Enabling Occupational Competence Through Stress Reduction For Parents In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu), Jenna Nelson, Rachel Trieff Jan 2019

Enabling Occupational Competence Through Stress Reduction For Parents In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Nicu), Jenna Nelson, Rachel Trieff

Occupational Therapy Capstones

Each year, thousands of infants are admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Research has shown evidence that parents, of babies who are admitted to the NICU, experience increased stress levels and are at an increased risk for mental health issues after discharge from the hospital. The objective of this scholarly project was to develop an occupation-based group protocol that focuses on enabling an occupational adaptive response for parents in the NICU, through the use of evidenced-based stress reduction techniques. An extensive literature review was conducted to identify research to be used to support the development of this product. …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Fred Sammons, Phd (Hon), Ot, Faota, Dalton Fetsch, Jonah Kratochvil Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Fred Sammons, Phd (Hon), Ot, Faota, Dalton Fetsch, Jonah Kratochvil

Oral History Posters

This life history is one of 30 life history interviews which are part of a larger project, Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) at the National Level and Beyond. The purpose of this study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way …


Evaluation Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Thomas Fisher, Phd, Otr, Ccm, Faota, Hailey Axtell, Ty Berg Jan 2019

Evaluation Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Thomas Fisher, Phd, Otr, Ccm, Faota, Hailey Axtell, Ty Berg

Oral History Posters

Purpose Statement

This life history is one of 30 life history interviews which are part of a larger project,Histories of Individuals Who Have Been Influential in Developing Occupational Therapy (OT) at the National Level and Beyond. The purpose of study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way …


Life History Of Dr. Neil Harvison Phd, Otr, Fnap, Faota, Kaylee Loken, Bailey Schumacher Jan 2019

Life History Of Dr. Neil Harvison Phd, Otr, Fnap, Faota, Kaylee Loken, Bailey Schumacher

Oral History Posters

Objective: The purpose of study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond.

Method: The participant was selected from a participant list compiled through purposive sampling by the project directors. Informed consent was obtained prior to the interview. The project was reviewed by the UND Institutional Review Board and was exempted due to it being a life history. A semi-structured interview …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Jaime Munoz, Ph.D., Otr/L, Faota, Kaitlyn Berglund Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Jaime Munoz, Ph.D., Otr/L, Faota, Kaitlyn Berglund

Oral History Posters

The purpose of this study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. This particular study reflects the life history of Dr. Jaime Munoz, a leader in occupational therapy education and advocate for marginalized populations. The study design used for this project was qualitative research using a life history approach, which allowed the focus to be on the participant’s involvement in …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Elizabeth Skidmore, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Facrm, Emily Annen, Seira Goddard Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Elizabeth Skidmore, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Facrm, Emily Annen, Seira Goddard

Oral History Posters

Objective: The purpose of the study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information.

Method: A detailed, semi-structured interview was conducted at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The interview took approximately 120 minutes to complete, followed …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Donna Costa, Macie Romsdal, Taylor Anderson Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Donna Costa, Macie Romsdal, Taylor Anderson

Oral History Posters

Objective: The purpose of study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will be a powerful way to gather this information.

Method: An in depth, semi-structured, 75-minute interview was conducted from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences through Zoom. The interview was transcribed verbatim and coded. The …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Donald Walkovich, Dhsc, Otr/L, Faota, Kalindi Rachey Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Donald Walkovich, Dhsc, Otr/L, Faota, Kalindi Rachey

Oral History Posters

Objective. The purpose of this study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists (OTs) a view of the history of occupational therapy (OT) practice and how it has evolved from its inception to the current practice.

Method. A one hour, semi-structured interview was conducted with Dr. Walkovich and one OT student from the University of North Dakota. The interview was transcribed and the interview data was coded and compared with the history of the OT profession.

Results. The predominant categories that emerged during data analysis were his involvement in the profession of OT were Occupational Therapy, Education, …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Charlotte Royeen, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Fasahp, Fnap, Hope Nelson, Vanessa Johnson Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Charlotte Royeen, Phd, Otr/L, Faota, Fasahp, Fnap, Hope Nelson, Vanessa Johnson

Oral History Posters

The purpose of this life-history study was to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved through the lens of Dr. Charlotte Royeen. This study aimed to understand how Dr. Charlotte Royeen’s experiences and service has influenced the occupational therapy profession. The methodology used was a semi-structured interview conducted by two student researchers with the participant, Dr. Royeen. Data were analyzed through transcription and coding. Three categories emerged from coding: personality, professional development and occupational therapy. The researchers concluded a final assertion that is as follows: As a …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Sandy Hanebrink, Otr/L, Clp, Faota, Amira Ragab Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Sandy Hanebrink, Otr/L, Clp, Faota, Amira Ragab

Oral History Posters

The purpose of the life history project is to examine Sandy Hanebrink’s occupational therapy practice and how the profession has evolved at the national level. By completing a literature review, gathering information on the participant, and completing a semi-structured video interview, the researcher was able to analyze the data. The findings from the data emerged into three categories: systematic evolution of the OT profession, personal journey, and influences over the years. The categories were then formed into two overall assertions: Over the years, the systematic evolution of occupational therapy, countless influences, and her personal journey to become an occupational therapist …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Barbara L. Kornblau, Jd, Otr/L, Faota, Daspe, Ccm, Cdms, Cpe, Abby Wavra, Kelsey Sherry Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Dr. Barbara L. Kornblau, Jd, Otr/L, Faota, Daspe, Ccm, Cdms, Cpe, Abby Wavra, Kelsey Sherry

Oral History Posters

This paper is a summary of an interview completed with Dr. Barbara L. Kornblau. Barbara is a licensed occupational therapist and lawyer who was interviewed by two occupational therapy students at the University of North Dakota as a part of a larger life history qualitative study that included 30 total participants. This study was done to gather an understanding of her experience in occupational therapy (OT). The interview was semi-structured and lasted approximately 90 minutes, followed by a transcription and data analysis used to organize the information into twelve codes and six emerging themes. This single interview is a part …


Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Yvonne Randall, Edd, Mha, Otr/L, Faota., Alycia Peacock, Brianna Peterman Jan 2019

Evolution Of Occupational Therapy Practice: Life History Of Yvonne Randall, Edd, Mha, Otr/L, Faota., Alycia Peacock, Brianna Peterman

Oral History Posters

Objective: This qualitative life history study was completed through a semi-structured interview with Dr. Yvonne Randall. This paper reflects a piece of a larger study gathering information and insights about occupational therapy throughout history and how it has evolved. The purpose of the study is to provide current and future generations of occupational therapists a view of the history and how occupational therapy practice has evolved from its inception to current practice through the life history stories of occupational therapists who have held leadership roles at the national level and beyond. It is anticipated that the life history process will …


The Evolution Of Occupational Therapy: Life History Of Shirley A. Wells, Drph, Otr, Faota, Hope Schuster, Hailey Johnson Jan 2019

The Evolution Of Occupational Therapy: Life History Of Shirley A. Wells, Drph, Otr, Faota, Hope Schuster, Hailey Johnson

Oral History Posters

Objective: The purpose of the life history of Dr. Shirley Wells is to gain an insight about her life experiences and leadership throughout her years of work in the profession of occupational therapy.

Method: An in-depth, semi-structured, hour and a half interview was conducted via the telecommunication app, Zoom. The interview was later transcribed verbatim and coded for the emergent categories and corresponding themes.

Results: The predominant categories representing the major elements of her life history were overcoming challenges, providing a seat at the table, and developing practice. The findings indicate that she made a significant impact for …


Treatment Options For Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, Barbara Bowman Jan 2019

Treatment Options For Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, Barbara Bowman

Oral History Posters

With the high incidence of Lyme disease in the endemic areas of North America, it is important to appropriately diagnosis and treat this condition to prevent post treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS).

Background information regarding Lyme disease is given. The purpose of this research is to discuss the treatment options available for those patients that fit the case definition of PTLDS. A literature review was conducted using several different electronic databases finding peer reviewed research articles pertaining to the treatment options available for PTLDS. Extended antibiotic use is shown to be not beneficial in most cases. Alternative treatment options listed …


Comparing Screening And Treatment Of Bacterial Vaginosis And Pregnancy Outcomes, Stephanie Severson Jan 2019

Comparing Screening And Treatment Of Bacterial Vaginosis And Pregnancy Outcomes, Stephanie Severson

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

Despite evidence that bacterial vaginosis can lead to poor perinatal outcomes the consensus remains against a screening and treatment protocol for all pregnant women. Due to variability in a multitude of factors, a generalized recommendation is difficult to make. There are inconsistencies among stage of gestation that screening took place and treatment selection. The multiple variables in demographics also make providing best practice recommendations difficult. Lack of recommendations are largely due to harm of treatment in those who were misdiagnosed. The development of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has the capability to reduce misdiagnosis. Newer studies have shown benefit of early …


The Use Of Dehydroepiandrosterone For Treatment Of Depression, Bryan Tipton Jan 2019

The Use Of Dehydroepiandrosterone For Treatment Of Depression, Bryan Tipton

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Papers

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and its sulfated ester (DHEA-S) are important pre-hormones that also have direct neurohormonal effects on the central nervous system. Over the last twenty years, data have revealed that serum DHEA peaks in a person’s mid-20s and steadily declines throughout their lifetime. In addition, women tend to have lower values than men. This is of note because lower serum values tend to be correlated with increased risk of depression, worse depressive symptoms, and increased risk of relapse into depression. A review of literature concerning DHEA’s age related values, its association with depression, and its use in the treatment of …


Treatment Options For Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, Barbara Bowman Jan 2019

Treatment Options For Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome, Barbara Bowman

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

With the high incidence of Lyme disease in the endemic areas of North America, it is important to appropriately diagnosis and treat this condition to prevent post treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Background information regarding Lyme disease is given. The purpose of this research is to discuss the treatment options available for those patients that fit the case definition of PTLDS. A literature review was conducted using several different electronic databases finding peer reviewed research articles pertaining to the treatment options available for PTLDS. Extended antibiotic use is shown to be not beneficial in most cases. Alternative treatment options listed …


Expedited Partner Therapy For Gonorrheal And Chlamydial Infections, Nicholas Coburn-Pierce Jan 2019

Expedited Partner Therapy For Gonorrheal And Chlamydial Infections, Nicholas Coburn-Pierce

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) such as Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia Trachomatis pose a challenge to the healthcare system worldwide. Treating sexual partners is as crucial to controlling the spread of these infections as treating index patients. However, because of problems associated with stigma, reaching affected populations, and ensuring follow-up, unique solutions are require to ensure partners receive treatment. One solution is Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT). EPT refers to treating patients, and providing necessary medication for both patient and partner. Current recommendations are for oral doses one gram of azithromycin and 400 milligrams of cefixime. This literature review looked at thirteen …


Exercise Compared To Ssris In The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder, Tiffany Fletschock Jan 2019

Exercise Compared To Ssris In The Treatment Of Major Depressive Disorder, Tiffany Fletschock

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common disease seen every day by primary care providers across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2018), eight percent of all adults over the age of 20 suffer from depression, and a study by the American Psychological Association found depressive disorders to cost roughly $71 billion annually. Today, psychotherapy is the recommended first-line therapy for treating MDD, but pharmacotherapy is more commonly used. Alternative forms of therapy are also being researched in order to avoid the use of medication while adequately treating the symptoms of MDD. For …


The Impact Of Shift Work On Health And Wellbeing, Stephanie M. Gagelin Jan 2019

The Impact Of Shift Work On Health And Wellbeing, Stephanie M. Gagelin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Many of today’s industries require workers to perform shift work (typically during 1600-0700). If workers are awake during this time period, circadian misalignment occurs. This scholarly project uses research studies and meta- analyses to provide information about increased health risks associated with circadian misalignment, focusing on the categories of glucose metabolism, cardiovascular system, carcinogenesis, and mental health and acuity.

• Shift work has been found to increase BMI and waist circumference of employees, as well as increase blood glucose levels to “prediabetic” levels in previously euglycemic individuals.

• Shift work has been proven to increase high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), …


Reducing The Health Care Burden Caused By Undocumented Immigrants, Juan Carlos Garcia Ramirez Jan 2019

Reducing The Health Care Burden Caused By Undocumented Immigrants, Juan Carlos Garcia Ramirez

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Uncompensated health care and Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding are a national crisis in the United States, and uninsured patients are a major contributor. Undocumented Immigrants (UIs) are a large component of the uninsured patient population.

• The purpose of this study is to evaluate for efficacy and taxpayer value two large-scale potential solutions: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and expanded Medicaid.

• The method of research included a variety of key terms in electronic search databases such as CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and Google Scholar, and only articles published between 2014 and 2018 by peer- reviewed journals or gray literature …