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Advance Practice Pediatric Nursing Council., Emily Mountjoy Mcrae

Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers

Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) continue to grow in numbers in the inpatient hospital setting, as well as within children’s hospitals and subspecialty groups. As the number of APRNs continues to increase, thoughtful consideration within organizations is needed to address leadership specific to this population of healthcare professionals. The goal of this quality improvement initiative was to generate quantitative data to determine if the formation of a Pediatric Advance Practice Nursing Council in a children’s hospital was successful in improving APRN communication, collegiality, and networking. However, the formation of our APRN council was significantly impacted by a multitude of barriers. …

The Students Are Our Future : Growing The Next Generation Of Paramedic Researchers In Canada, Alan Batt, Dugg Steary, Paige Mason, Trevor Hines Duncliffe, William Johnston, Brad Mcarthur

Faculty & Staff Publications - Public Safety

As the paramedic discipline globally moves towards professionalisation through professional registration, higher education, and role diversification within the health service, the importance of the paramedic body of knowledge becomes more apparent. In this article we will outline our experiences with student paramedic research at Fanshawe College, and will expand on our previous reporting of this initiative.

Group Videoconferencing To Reduce Fear Of Falling, A Randomized Non-Inferiority Trial, Alan Vlieg

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

A fear of falling has a significant impact on the life of an elderly person. Over half of people over the age of sixty-five admit to a fear of falling, which is an independent risk factor for falling and several other poor health outcomes. Interventions have been successful in reducing fear of falling among participants, however there are significant barriers to participation among an older population. Delivering the intervention at home would reduce several barriers. Teleconferencing has been an effective tool among an elderly population and delivery of an established intervention through videoconferencing has been shown to be comparable to …

Randomized Controlled Trial Examining Ticagrelor Versus Placebo On Coronary Flow Reserve, Sabrina Puvalowski

Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program Theses

Non-obstructive coronary artery disease is prevalent in the United States and is associated with acute coronary syndrome and heart failure. Despite its prevalence and morbidity, no standard therapy exists for non-obstructive coronary artery disease. The development of non-obstructive coronary artery disease involves coronary microvascular dysfunction, which is primarily driven by endothelial dysfunction. Therefore, exploring therapies to improve endothelial function could benefit patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction. Ticagrelor is a P2Y12 inhibitor that is used for its anti-platelet effects and is also thought to improve endothelial function. Therefore, we propose to investigate the effects of ticagrelor versus placebo on coronary flow …

Letter From The Editors

Administrative Issues Journal

The summer 2019 edition of the AIJ begins with an exploration of the relationships between clients, headhunters, and candidates throughout the executive recruitment process in Executive recruitment triads from an agency theory perspective by Carlos Baldo, Ramón Valle-Cabrera, and Miguel Olivas-Lujan.

Manufacturing Process Implications On Aerosolized Submicron To Nano-Sized Particles From Respiratory Drug Delivery Devices, Mohammed Ali

Faculty Posters

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Use Of Clinical Test Clusters Versus Advanced Imaging Studies In The Management Of Patients With A Suspected Slap Tear, Richard C. Clark, Chasiti C. Chandler, Andrew C. Fuqua, Kelly N. Glymph, Grayson C. Lambert, Katherine J. Rigney

Physical Therapy Faculty Research

Background and Purpose

The Magnetic Resonance Arthrogram (MRA) has served as the gold standard for identifying patients with possible Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) lesions and are often required by orthopaedic surgeons prior to clinical evaluation. However, as the literature shows MRA sensitivity as 0.65-0.98, and specificity between 0.80-1.00, there is still room for misinterpretation of the imaging study, and potential mismanagement of a patient who may or may not exhibit a true SLAP lesion. It is proposed that by grouping a series of clinical special tests it may be possible to develop greater sensitivity in identifying a SLAP lesion, resulting …

Marta, Marta, Tsos

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Marta is a member of the support community for Central American refugees arriving in the southwest US. In this interview, Marta shares her own story of crossing the border at a young age with her daughter and her life in the US. Marta was self-employed for many years and later went on to serve in the US Army in Iraq. For the last 9 months, she and her husband Israel and son Josue have worked tirelessly to help make sure the current refugees arriving are cared for after they are released from detention centers and begin their lives in the …

Med Peds Poster - 2019, Jamie Bowen Md, Mihaela Tiru Md, Benjamin Barnes Md

Research and Education Posters

Med Peds Poster - 2019

Ihdps (Institute For Healthcare Delivery & Population Science) Poster - 2019, Brent Heineman Ba, Sehar Zulfiqar Md, Kerry Spitzer Phd, Mike Moran Ba, Mihaela Stefan Md, Peter Lindenauer

Research and Education Posters

IHDPS (Institute for Healthcare Delivery & Population Science) Poster - 2019

Bone Mineral Density Among Men And Women Aged 35 To 50 Years, Martha A. Bass, Ankita Sharma, Vinayak K. Nahar, Stacy Chelf, Brittany Zeller, Linda Pham, M. Allison Ford

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2019 American Osteopathic Association. Context: Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and has been thought to only be a major health concern for postmenopausal women. However, osteoporosis and its risk factors have been greatly understudied in the middle-aged and male populations. Objective: To assess the likelihood of low BMD and its association with related risk factors in early–middle-aged (defined in this study as 35-50 years) men and women.Methods: Eligible men and women completed a questionnaire assessing calcium intake, hours per week of exercise, and other related risk factors associated with osteoporosis and osteopenia. The primary outcome …

Implementing School-Based Education Programs To Combat Lack Of Access To Psychiatric Facilities In The United States, Marisa L. Sparbanie

Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship

One in five Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness, yet only 41% of adults received healthcare services in the past year. Due to barriers in accessing care, services are costly, wait times are long, and appointment times are inconvenient. Lack of access to quality, affordable care disproportionately affects those in rural areas and individuals with low socioeconomic status. School-based mental health education programs should be developed as a beginning step to combat increasing mental health conditions and limited access to healthcare facilities. Lack of access to care may lead to occupational injustices such as: occupational alienation, deprivation, and imbalance. …

Healthcare Access Barriers In Rural America, Lakyn E. Jolly

Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship

• In rural America, the path to accessing healthcare is met with many challenges. These challenges can present geographically and structurally within rural healthcare systems, as well as larger healthcare delivery entities. Due to these access barriers, rural Americans are at higher risk for developing poor health outcomes, as compared to their urban counterparts. Among these are higher mortality and morbidity rates, higher instances of chronic conditions, and higher rates of childhood obesity. Because rural communities are at risk for adverse health outcomes, it is vital that research and policy be geared toward reducing barriers to accessing healthcare within this population. …

Healthcare Of The Lgbt Community, Hannah N. Vance

Kentucky Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship

There are laws and policies that are currently put into place to protect and provide adequate healthcare for LGBT individuals. However, these different laws and policies are not strongly enforced, therefore, members of the LGBT community continue to experience health disparities resulting in a poor quality of life and reduced health outcomes. In order to prevent these discrepancies, it is important that mandatory education for healthcare providers be implemented so beliefs and attitudes can be positively altered to support improved health outcomes. If education for healthcare providers is implemented, and if laws protecting this population are fully enforced, then LGBT …

Implications Of Blood Glucose Management With Heart Failure Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In An Acute Care Setting, Jamie Mulick, Mark Romond

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2016-2018 Retrospective Chart Review:Patients With Substance Use Disorder And Endocarditis, Amartina Dugan, Diane (Helga) Duncan, Sarah King, Tiara Benson

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Reducing Falls On The Neurovascular Unit, M. Rand Kaller, Isabelle Pisani

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Psvmc Nursing Reducing Anxiety With The Use Of Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blends In Patients Awaiting Pre-Scheduled Cesarean Section, Amy Engstrom, Erin De La O Cabanas, Minerva Joanne Donato

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Narcotic Use Decreases With Ibuprofen Administration, Sofia Costas, Sherry Hutton, Cindy Kenyon

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Development Of A Methodology To Evaluate The Frequency Of Blood Pressure Assessment In Postpartum Patients Experiencing Severe Hypertension: A Retrospective Study, Jennifer Caravajal, Ryann Foster, Emily Roth

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The Association Of Handgrip Strength And Mortality: What Does It Tell Us And What Can We Do With It?, Samuel L. Buckner, Scott J. Dankel, Zachary W. Bell, Takashi Abe, Jeremy P. Loenneke

Faculty and Student Publications

© Copyright 2019, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers 2019. The relationship between grip strength and mortality is often used to underscore the importance of resistance exercise in physical activity guidelines. However, grip strength does not appear to appreciably change following traditional resistance training. Thus, grip strength could be considered reflective of strength independent of resistance exercise. If true, grip strength is not necessarily informing us of the importance of resistance exercise as an adult, but potentially highlighting inherent differences between individuals who are stronger at "baseline" compared to their weaker counterpart. The purpose of this article is to discuss: (1) …

Comparison Of Macronutrient Loss From Human Milk Based Ontube Feeding Method In The Nicu Population: A Pilot Study, Cynthia Jackson, Melissa Stawarz,, Joanne Ransom,

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Interventions To Increase Uptake Of The Human Papillomavirus Vaccine In Unvaccinated College Students: A Systematic Literature Review, Marie Barnard, Anna C. Cole, Lori Ward, Emily Gravlee, Mariah L. Cole, Caroline Compretta

Faculty and Student Publications

© 2019, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. All rights reserved. The Committee was charged with the responsibility for examining the need for change in pharmacy education and the models of leadership that would enable that change to occur across the academy. They also examined the question of faculty wellbeing in a time of change and made several recommendations and suggestions regarding both charges. Building upon the work of the previous Academic Affairs Committee, the 2018-19 AAC encourages the academy to implement new curricular models supporting personalized learning that creates engaged and lifelong learners. This will require transformational leadership and …

Executive Recruitment Triads From An Agency Theory Perspective, Carlos Miguel Baldo, Ramon Valle, Miguel Olivas-Lujan

Administrative Issues Journal

The relationships between clients, headhunters, and candidates during the executive search process has not been researched using agency theory as the theoretical framework. This is puzzling, as the existence of common objectives and information asymmetries between these three parties make agency theory an ideal one to explain the interactions between them. We addressed this gap by developing six testable propositions for researchers. Practitioners may also benefit from the study as understanding the human assumptions in the process of executive recruitment may help increase the chances of achieving positive outcomes.

The Accounting Doctoral Shortage: Accounting Faculty Opinions On Hiring Jd-Cpas As Accounting Educators, Ramsey L. Cardwell, Ronald O. Cardwell, J.T. Norris, Michael P. Forrest

Administrative Issues Journal

Objectives: Prior studies have noted that the number of PhDs in accounting are far below the number needed to meet program hiring needs. This paper reviews how the JD-CPA alternative credential is viewed by three academic accreditation bodies (SACS, ACBSP, and AACSB), the American Bar Association (ABA), and current accounting faculty at SACS-accredited institutions of higher education. Methods: An online survey was distributed to accounting educators at 439 institutions accredited by SACS, with 248 complete responses received. Individual demographics and institutional information were summarized statistically. Responses to two questions assessing inclination to hire an otherwise-qualified JD-CPA candidate using …

A Review Of Some Diverse Models Of Summer Bridge Programs For First-Generation And At-Risk College Students, Berverlyn Grace-Odeleye, Jessica Santiago

Administrative Issues Journal

Many colleges are pursuing innovative alternative approaches for the development of education I that aims to accelerate students’ progress in gaining important academic competencies. Summer bridge programs are one such approach. These bridge programs offer underprepared and at-risk students the opportunity to advance toward college-level coursework during the summer before their freshman year. These summer bridge programs have grown increasingly popular, as a strategy for providing students with the foundational college courses, knowledge and skills required for college success. Many integrated programmatic approaches and resources have been developed to address this issue, including general education freshman courses in reading, writing, …

Introducing A Virtual Emergency Operations Center Into A Higher Education Curriculum, Harry Hueston, "Chip" George K. Orton Iii

Administrative Issues Journal

At West Texas A&M University, faculty members in the Criminal Justice and Emergency Management programs teach students how to deal with man-made and natural disasters. These program courses require students to learn about the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) in addition to passing certain requirements. Each student must pass NIMS courses 100 and 200 as part of their coursework where students are given the opportunity to work through a table-top exercise involving a natural or man-made disaster. Over the past several years, due to the success of these exercises, one of the criminal justice professors proposed a funding project to …

Not Too Small To Be Strategic: The State Of Academic Program Review Guidelines And Instrumentation In Public Institutions, Veronica F. Mcgowan

Administrative Issues Journal

In higher educational settings, the academic program review process allows academic units to solicit feedback, make data-driven decisions regarding effectiveness and sustainability, and report to stakeholders. In order to discover trends and best practices in the current state of academic program review in higher education, examined was a sample of 53 processes representing a range of small-to-large public institutions in the United States in the categories of associate-degree granting, bachelors-degree granting, and masters-degree granting. Using a content analysis methodology, outcomes assessment and the use of data results featured prominently with 86.7% of the sample requiring their incorporation in academic program …

Less Than/More Than: Issues Associated With High-Impact Online Teaching And Learning, Ricardo Montelongo

Administrative Issues Journal

The increased presence of online education in higher education in the United States continues to challenge educators in their perceptions of teaching and learning experiences in virtual environments. While critiques of online education typically focus on its “less than” shortcomings, this literature review encourages educators to take a “more than” approach when providing institutional support. Online education provides beneficial outcomes for faculty, students, and administration when viewed for its potential in providing innovative teaching and learning. The financial challenges involved in providing these practices are addressed to justify investment in faculty effort, organizational support and professional development, and equitable student …

Individualized Fall Prevention Care Plan To Decrease Fall Rates In An Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Salome Rosales Accardi, Carlyn Chamberlain

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