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Finding Innovative Ways To Battle The Opioid Crisis, Nicholas Neidlinger

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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How Efficient Is Telemedicine At Qi In The Critical Care Setting?, Christopher Sedeski

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Politics In Healthcare: The Benefits Of The Affordable Care Act, Isaiah Derr

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Clinical Effectiveness Of An Aquatic Exercise Program On Those With Visual Impairments: A Protocol Study, Clare Winton, Kalie Ertwine, Marlena Ostrowski, Maureen Rinehimer

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Visual impairment impacts an individual’s ability to participate in certain activities, like exercise. Often, individuals with visual impairment have difficulty maintaining an active lifestyle, possibly due to potential harm without assistance. Research on the use of aquatic therapy as a form of exercise in those with visual impairment is lacking. The purpose of this study is to determine if this population can tolerate and benefit from an aquatic exercise program. Additionally, this study serves to determine effects of aquatic exercise on cardiovascular fitness, functional strength, and overall quality of life in individuals with visual impairment.

METHOD(S): This is a …

Treatment Of Brain Metastases Using Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Mikayla Cavenas

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

This project explains the effectiveness of stereotactic radiosurgery compared to whole-brain radiation therapy in managing cognitive function and improving the quality of life in patients diagnosed with brain metastases. Metastatic brain cancer is caused when cancer spreads to the brain from other areas of the body. The cancerous cells will break away from their original location and travel through the bloodstream or lymph system. Stereotactic radiosurgery is the administration of high-dose radiation that is delivered in a single or up to five sessions to a specific brain tumor under the guidance of real-time imaging. SRS patients allow for a similar …

A Nurse's Impact On Global Health Concerns, Meagan Yoder

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Effect Of Core Stabilization Training For Improved Running Performance, Efficiency, & Risk Of Injury In Young Novice Athletes: A Systematic Review, Melissa Cencetti, Sarah Reeder, Ashleigh O'Malley, Levi Roberts, Trent Woolcock, Ryan Romaine, Garrett Murray

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Background: For years there has been a debate on the importance of proper running mechanics & its effect on athletic performance and injury prevention. Many argue that running is a natural motion, & athletes will instinctively adopt the most efficient running form. However, research suggests that since running is a complex full body movement, technique can affect performance and the occurrence of injury. Muscle activity imbalances & altered activation patterns are associated with potential injuries and decreased running economy, which is explored further in this review. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the effects of core …

Supporting And Creating Strong Women, Danielle Chee

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Healthcare Disaster Response, Angela Lockavich

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Electron Beam Radiation Therapy For Superficial Skin Lesions, Lindsey Shimko

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

This project goes into detail describing electron beam radiation therapy and the different uses within treatment options. Electron beam radiation therapy is used for treatment of superficial lesions on the skin. Some common uses of electron beam radiation therapy are T-cell lymphoma, Mycosis fungoides lymphoma, basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers, breast cancer lumpectomy site boost, as well as non-cancerous keloids. A material used to produce accurate radiation dose is bolus, which acts as a layer of human tissue. This material is used for uneven areas of the body. Another important material used in electron beam radiation therapy is …

Clinical Indication Appropriateness Of Bilateral Lower Extremity Venous Exams, Kristina Horan, Breana Doyle

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the appropriateness of bilateral lower extremity venous exam orders. The study encompassed final reports of 216 bilateral lower extremity venous exams that took place in December 2021 from three separate medical facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Appropriate Use Guidelines for Non-Invasive Vascular Studies were used to determine if the exams were ordered appropriately. The results were 159 duplex exams were ordered appropriately and 57 were not appropriate. The findings concluded that a majority of the bilateral lower extremity venous exams were ordered appropriately.

Has Malpractice Changed Nursing Practice?, Mallory Foster

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Comparison Of Educational Requirements For Entry To Healthcare Professions, Logan Savitcheff, Coryn Ochten

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

Misericordia University offers over 15-degree programs and 12 entry and post-professional certificates in the College of Health Sciences. This research focuses on eight of these programs and the similarities and differences among them. Educational requirements for entry to the healthcare professions was compared in a table, with information found in each professions’ accreditation standards, as well as the Misericordia University program handbooks and program catalog. Some of the topics covered include accreditation standards, certification organizations, licensure requirements for the state of Pennsylvania, clinical/fieldwork hour requirements, and minimum degree requirements to enter the profession. Further research was conducted to determine the …

Aggressive Treatment And Prevention Of Substance Use Disorders, Kylan Kurtz

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Case Comparison Protocol: The Effects Of Therapeutic Horseback Riding For Improving Balance, Core Strength, And Endurance In Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome., Olivia Noone, Giana Russo, Hannah Kepple, Maureen Rinehimer

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

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Vestibular Rehabilitation As An Early Intervention In Athletes Who Are Post-Concussion: A Systematic Review, Gabrielle Babula, Edward Warunek, Grace Nikolski, Katherine Cure

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

Background: Sports-related concussions (SRC) are a common injury sustained by many athletes of all different age groups and sports. The current standard treatment is rest followed by aerobic activity. Little has been researched on the effects of vestibular rehabilitation for concussion treatment, especially in physical therapy practice.

Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to research the effects of early intervention of vestibular rehabilitation and an athlete’s time to return to play compared to rest alone.

Methods: Two searches were conducted (August 2021 & January 2022). Databases looked at were CINAHL complete, MEDLINE, PubMed, Wiley online database, and one …

Effects Of Quadruped Movement In An Individual With Chronic Stroke: A Case Study, Maureen Romanow Pascal, Emily Connell, Alyssa Pratti, Kristina Russell

Student Research Poster Presentations 2022

Background/Purpose: Neuromuscular dysfunction encompasses a wide variety of conditions that impact proper muscle functioning. One common condition resulting in neuromuscular dysfunction is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) which can disrupt sensory, motor, visual and language systems. The resulting combination of impairments can cause limitations in activity performance and restrict participation across domains. In addition, muscle weakness is widely recognized as a major contributing factor to decline in function. Literature is showing that rehabilitation programs focusing on development of core strength with emphasis on repetition, intensity and novelty are critical for recovery of motor function. The purpose of this research was to …

Sure 2022 Undergraduate Science Conference Booklet, Sure Network

Group Reports

The SURE 2022 Conference was the fifth series of Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Conferences. The conference took place on Friday, 14th October, 2022, co-hosted by SETU – Carlow campus and TU Dublin as a live Face2Face event running simultaneously in both venues on the same day. Students from throughout Ireland completing their Final Year Project in a science discipline in 2021-22 presented their undergraduate research work to this conference.

The aims of each of the SURE conferences are to:

• Provide current students with an opportunity to gain an understanding of the work which has been undertaken by recent graduates, …

Representation Matters: An Examination In To How The Patient Experience Is Impacted By The Inclusion Of Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity Questions On A Health History Intake Form, Meghan N. Digneit

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

The disclosure of one’s sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) status is an extremely personal decision subject to a variety of internal and external factors. The disclosure of this status in the healthcare setting is an important topic that continues to be subject to discussion, research, education, and mutual understanding between the patient and provider. The purpose of this DNP project is to explore how answering SOGI questions on a general intake form impacts patient attitudes regarding the impending visit. This was a mixed-methods research study that included demographic questions, nominal data in the form of yes/no questions, and two …

Cartel Del Mes Nacional De La Salud Dental Infantil "Tiene Sentido Aplicar Selladores." [Spanish Language Version: Sealants Make Sense.] (2022), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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National Children’S Dental Health Month - Program Planning Guide (2022), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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National Children’S Dental Health Month - Creating Your Own Press Release (2022), American Dental Association Foundation

National Children's Dental Health Month

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Emotional Component Of Pain Perception In The Medicinal Leech?, Brian D. Burrell

Animal Sentience

Crump et al. have provided a series of criteria to assess animal sentience that is focused on the perception of pain, which is known to have both sensory and emotional components. They also provide a qualitative scoring system to assess data that address the eight criteria and apply this paradigm to decapod crustaceans. The criteria laid out have the potential to be applied to other invertebrates typically thought to have sensory response to tissue damage, but no emotional component to pain perception.

Caring Minds, Uthealth Cizik School Of Nursing

Caring Minds

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The Therapeutic Benefits Of Children’S Literature: Responding Through Making Art And Writing Stories, Janae Dueck

Art Therapy | Theses and Dissertations

This study explores the use of a children's book followed by the application of the Draw A Story (DAS) art therapy assessment tool by Rawley Silver (1988). The study takes place in three elementary school classrooms located in the greater Bay Area region. Previous literature addresses the historical uses of children’s books and their potential to offer therapeutic benefit to young readers. Through a quasi-experimental, one-group posttest only design, eighteen second to third grade level students were asked to reflect on a children’s book by writing a story of their own. Participants were between the ages of seven and nine, …

Exposure To Toxicants Associated With Use And Transitions Between Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, And No Tobacco, Hongying Dai, Neal L. Benowitz, Chandran Achutan, Evi A. Farazi, Abraham Degarege, Ali S. Khan

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

Importance: Transitions between e-cigarettes and cigarettes are common among tobacco users, but empirical evidence on the health outcomes of switching tobacco products is scarce.

Objectives: To examine changes in urinary biomarkers between baseline and 1-year follow-up among adult tobacco users switching between e-cigarettes and cigarettes.

Design, Setting, and Participants: This cohort study used data from wave 1 (baseline, September 2013 to December 2014) and wave 2 (1-year follow-up, October 2014 to October 2015) of the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study. A subset of the probability sample of US adults who voluntarily provided biospecimens at 2 waves was analyzed. …

Access, Socioeconomic Environment, And Death From Covid-19 In Nebraska, He Bai, Michelle M. Schwedhelm, John-Martin Lowe, Rachel Lookadoo, Daniel R. Anderson, Abigail Lowe, James V. Lawler, M. Jana Broadhurst, David Brett-Major

Journal Articles: Epidemiology

Our study assesses whether factors related to healthcare access in the first year of the pandemic affect mortality and length of stay (LOS). Our cohort study examined hospitalized patients at Nebraska Medicine between April and October 2020 who were tested for SARS-CoV-2 and had a charted sepsis related diagnostic code. Multivariate logistic was used to analyze the odds of mortality and linear regression was used to calculate the parameter estimates of LOS associated with COVID-19 status, age, gender, race/ethnicity, median household income, admission month, and residential distance from definitive care. Among 475 admissions, the odds of mortality is greater among …

The Impact Of Eye Angle Of Deviation And Direction On Visual Acuity (Counting Fingers) In Children Aged 9 To 15 Years Was Investigated, Mundher Sameen Shuker, Marwan Hisham Mohammed

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

The study goal was to analyze the relative high myopia with strabismus utilized for visual acuity testing in primary school students. A total of 100 myopic individuals (spherical equivalent refraction [SER] fewer than 6.00 diopters) were included in this retrospective research. Male and female patients from the Baghdad College of Medical Technology clinic were included in the study. Results: Overall, 100 patients including 58 male (58%) and (42%) female subjects with mean age of 11.9 ± 1.98 (range, 9 -15) years, right eye was (47%) and left eye was (53%) under consideration. Our study found that strabismus in elementary school …

The Evaluation Study Of Visual Acuity (V.A) And Direction Of The Angle Deviation Of Squint (Esotropia) And It’S Relation Shipe To The Hypermetropia In Children, Zina Tariq Ali, Muhaymen Sameer, Wasen Abbas Jawad, Abdelrahman Emad Hussein

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

The current study aim to evaluate the visual acuity of squint (esotropia) and its, related to hypermetropia in children. The test of visual acuity without spectacles to the patient’s eyes, refraction test by autorefractometer or retinoscope, then visual acuity with spectacles as well as the prescription measuring were done to all patients. Also, the angleof deviation was measured by corneal light reflex. Finally, the squint was corrected by wearing spectacles regarding the occlusion (close the normal eye). The value of the slope of esotropia is larger than exotropia because there is an overcorrection in the degree of myopia, so the …

Spectrophotometric Determination Of Sulfamethoxazole In Pure And Pharmaceutical Formulations, Sumayha Muhammed Abbas, Farah A. Dawood, Zahra Muhammed Abbas

Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences

New, easy, simple, and fast spectral method for estimation of sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) in pure and pharmaceutical forms. The proposed method is based on the azotization of the drug compound by sodium nitrite in an acidic medium and then coupling with 2,3dimethyl phenol reagent (DMP) in a basic medium to yield an orange-coloured dye which shows λmax at 402 nm. Different affection of the optimization reaction has been completed, following the classical univariate sequence. The concentration of sulfamethoxazole about (1-15) μg. mL-1 with molar absorptivity of (14943.461) L.mol1 .cm-1 that obeyed Beer’s law. The detection and quantification limits were (0.852, 2.583) …