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A Comparison Of Psychological Well-Being, Coping Strategies, And Emotional Problems Between Taiwanese And Australian Nursing Students, Pi-Ming Yeh, Lorna Moxham, Christopher Patterson, Carolyn Antoniou, Jenn-Chang Liou

ETSU Faculty Works

Background

Nursing professional health courses have been reported to be very exhaustive and stressful, with most nursing students reporting moderate levels of stress.

Purpose

This study was designed to compare the spiritual well-being, coping strategies, psychological well-being, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation between Taiwanese and Australian nursing students.

Methods

Three hundred eighty-one nursing students (180 from Taiwan and 201 from Australia) were recruited for this cross-sectional comparative research study. The Psychological Well-being Scale, Spiritual Well-being Scale, Coping Strategies Inventory Short-Form, Hamilton Anxiety Scale, Zung Depression Scale, and Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression Scale were used to collect data. SPSS 27.0 …

How Some Arboreal Salamanders (Genus Aneides) Jump, Glide, And Generate Lift, Christian E. Brown

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The jumping and subsequent aerial behaviors of arboreal lungless salamanders (genus Aneides) had never been investigated or described. The aims of this research were to (1) compare jumping performance within the family Plethodontidae with a special focus on arboreal species from genus Aneides, (2) describe the biomechanics and kinematics of aerial behaviors after a jump or extended fall, and (3) model airflow over the morphology of the most aerially adept salamanders to investigate if they are capable of generating lift. First, I recorded salamanders jumping, locomoting vertically, dropping, and flying in a vertical wind tunnel. Then, I laser-scanned and reconstructed …

Dynamics Of A Fractional-Order Delayed Model Of Covid-19 With Vaccination Efficacy, Fathalla A. Rihan, Udhayakumar Kandasamy, Hebatallah J. Alsakaji, Nicola Sottocornola

All Works

In this study, we provide a fractional-order mathematical model that considers the effect of vaccination on COVID-19 spread dynamics. The model accounts for the latent period of intervention strategies by incorporating a time delay τ. A basic reproduction number, R0, is determined for the model, and prerequisites for endemic equilibrium are discussed. The model’s endemic equilibrium point also exhibits local asymptotic stability (under certain conditions), and a Hopf bifurcation condition is established. Different scenarios of vaccination efficacy are simulated. As a result of the vaccination efforts, the number of deaths and those affected have decreased. COVID-19 may not be effectively …

Developing A Peer-Led Multiple-Choice Question Writing Seminar For Medical Students In The United States: A Quality Improvement Project, Alex Maben, Brian P. Boerner

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Educational Opportunities And Benefits Of A Maternal Fetal Medicine-Based Preconception Clinic, Margarita Pipinos, Timothy Johnson

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Interaction Analysis Of Ancestry-Enriched Variants With Apoe-Ɛ4 On Mci In The Study Of Latinos-Investigation Of Neurocognitive Aging, Einat Granot-Hershkovitz, Rui Xia, Yunju Yang, Brian Spitzer, Wassim Tarraf, Priscilla M Vásquez, Richard B Lipton, Martha Daviglus, Maria Argos, Jianwen Cai, Robert Kaplan, Myriam Fornage, Charles Decarli, Hector M Gonzalez, Tamar Sofer

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

APOE-ɛ4 risk on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) differs between race/ethnic groups, presumably due to ancestral genomic background surrounding the APOE locus. We studied whether African and Amerindian ancestry-enriched genetic variants in the APOE region modify the effect of the APOE-ɛ4 alleles on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Hispanics/Latinos. We defined African and Amerindian ancestry-enriched variants as those common in one Hispanic/Latino parental ancestry and rare in the other two. We identified such variants in the APOE region with a predicted moderate impact based on the SnpEff tool. We tested their interaction with APOE-ɛ4 on MCI in …

Protocol To Identify The Core Gene Supported By An Essential Gene In E. Coli Bacteria Using A Genome-Wide Suppressor Screen, Isao Masuda, Ya-Ming Hou

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Faculty Papers

We describe here a genome-wide screening approach to identify the most critical core reaction among a network of many that are supported by an essential gene to establish cell viability. We describe steps for maintenance plasmid construction, knockout cell construction, and phenotype validation. We then detail isolation of suppressors, whole-genome sequencing analysis, and reconstruction of CRISPR mutants. We focus on E. coli trmD, which encodes an essential methyl transferase that synthesizes m1G37 on the 3'-side of the tRNA anticodon. For complete details on the use and execution of this protocol, please refer to Masuda et al. (2022).

Microwave Ablation As A Primary Versus Secondary Treatment For Hepatocellular Carcinoma., Philip Lee, Ajay Makkena, Mohamed Tantawi, Felipe Velasquez-Botero, John R. Eisenbrey, Colette M. Shaw

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze and compare the outcomes of percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) when used as a primary vs. secondary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

METHODS: The clinical data of 192 patients with HCC treated with MWA between January 2012 and July 2021 were reviewed retrospectively, with 152 patients being treatment naïve (primary treatment) vs. 40 who had residual or recurrent disease following previous trans-arterial chemoembolization or trans-arterial radioembolization (secondary treatment). The primary outcomes were primary technical efficacy, 1- and 3-year local recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS), local recurrence rates, and adverse events. …

The Emergence Of A Virus Variant: Dynamics Of A Competition Model With Cross-Immunity Time-Delay Validated By Wastewater Surveillance Data For Covid-19, Bruce Pell, Samantha Brozak, Tin Phan, Fuqing Wu, Yang Kuang

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

We consider the dynamics of a virus spreading through a population that produces a mutant strain with the ability to infect individuals that were infected with the established strain. Temporary cross-immunity is included using a time delay, but is found to be a harmless delay. We provide some sufficient conditions that guarantee local and global asymptotic stability of the disease-free equilibrium and the two boundary equilibria when the two strains outcompete one another. It is shown that, due to the immune evasion of the emerging strain, the reproduction number of the emerging strain must be significantly lower than that of …

Integrating Oral Health Care Into Primary Care Well Child Visits: An Interprofessional Model Of Care, Lisa Moravec, Kelly Betts

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Immediate Vs Delayed Feedback In A Progressive Musculoskeletal E-Module Case For Clinical Reasoning Development, Megan Frazee, Krista Gipson, Elizabeth Lyden, Stephanie Langel

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Using Standardized Patient Assessments To Evaluate Effectiveness Of Health Literacy Training Modalities For Professional Students, Shayla Yoachim, Emma Baller, Wendy Zhao

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Evaluation Of A Comprehensive E-Module Of The Male And Female Perineal Pouches And Structures In The Gross Anatomy Dissection, Brittany Clifton, Kimberly Latacha, Megan Brown

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Impact Of Lecture Videos On Academic Performance, Marnie Imhoff, Linsey Donner

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Powerpoint-Free In 2023: Pedagogy Of Augmented Reality Integration In A Cadaver-Based Human Anatomy Curriculum, Ethan Snow, Shawn Magrum, Jaynie Bird

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Using Qr-Code Technology In Medical Education To Foster Health Equity: A Walking Tour About Combating Racism In Medicine, Mark Carter, Jennifer Liu

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Feedback Versus Compliments Versus Both In Suturing And Knot Tying Simulation: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Kelsey Tieken, Grace Kelly, Jessica Maxwell, Michael Visenio, Jannelle Reynolds, Abbey Fingeret

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Health Educators And Academic Leaders (Heal): Program Evaluation Of A Clinical Educator Pathway For Competency-Based Faculty Development (Cbfd), Cory Rohlfsen, Jonathan Hall, Michelle Howell

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

The Design Of An Interprofessional Mock Objective Structured Clinical Examination (Osce) In Preparation For High-Stakes Exams, Mckenzie R. Behrendt, Jessica Semin, Stacy Smallfield

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Efficacy Of 3d Printed Uterus And Silicone Cervix For Medical Education In Learning And Practicing Gynecologic Procedures, Jami Monico, Karen S. Carlson

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

A Comparative Evaluation Of 3d Printed Versus Standard Suture Materials, Thang Nguyen, Benjamin Reinhart, Elizabeth Lyden, Jason Langenfeld

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Teaching Procedural Skills: Beyond "See One, Do One, Teach One", Christopher J. Smith, Jana L. Wardian Phd, Khalid Sahak

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Student Responses To Feedback Versus Affirmation Versus Both In Suturing Skills: A Qualitative Study, Grace Kelly, Kelsey Tieken, Jessica Maxwell, Michael Visenio, Jannelle Reynolds, Abbey Fingeret

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Curriculum Development To Improve Internal Medicine Resident Subspecialty Education, Jay Hawkins, Prasanth Ravipati, Ryan P. Mullane, Troy Plumb, Scott Westphal, Trek Langenhan

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Development Of A Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (Nava) Education Bundle For Intensive Care Providers, Brianna Brei, Abhineet Sharma, Chelsey Marion, Joseph Novotny, Kara Mickas, Junghyae Lee, Kendra Christensen, Jeffrey D. Salomon

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Building Confidence And Competence: The Effects Of Early Career Coaching And Research Training On Student Research Perspectives, Joseph Kleinsmith, Jayme Dowdall, Michelle Howell Smith, Kristy Carlson

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Enhancing Patient Education With Innovative 3d-Virtual Reality Pelvic Model, Taylor Hedgecock, Jennifer Cera

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Evaluating The Feasibility Of Using A Tele-Mentoring Model In Performing A Two-Point Deep Vein Thrombosis (Dvt) Ultrasound Scan With Novice Sonographers, Thang Nguyen, Cody Bonk, Dalton Nelson, Jared Marx

Innovations in Health Sciences Education Journal

This is a published abstract from the UNMC Spotlight on Scholarship 2023.

Dissemination And Implementation Of A Text Messaging Campaign To Improve Health Disparities Among Im/Migrant Workers, Ellie Cherryhomes, Shannon Guillot-Wright

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The use of short message service (SMS) text messaging technology has grown in popularity over the last twenty years, but there is limited data on the design and feasibility of campaigns to reduce work-related injury, particularly among rural workers, non-native English speakers, and illiterate or low-literacy populations. Although there is a critical need for tech equity or 'TechQuity' interventions that reduce injury and enhance the wellbeing of under-reached communities, the barriers and benefits to implementation must be empirically and systematically examined. Thus, our team used D&I science to design and implement an 18-week texting campaign for under-reached workers with a …

Geographic Variations And The Associated Factors In Adherence To And Persistence With Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy For The Privately Insured Women Aged 18-64 With Breast Cancer In Texas, Junghyun Kim, Man S Kim, Suja S Rajan, Xianglin L Du, Luisa Franzini, Tae Gi Kim, Sharon H Giordano, Robert O Morgan

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

The purpose of this study is to examine the geographical patterns of adjuvant hormonal therapy adherence and persistence and the associated factors in insured Texan women aged 18-64 with early breast cancer. A retrospective cohort study was conducted using 5-year claims data for the population insured by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). Women diagnosed with early breast cancer who were taking tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors (AIs) for adjuvant hormonal therapy with at least one prescription claim were identified. Adherence to adjuvant hormonal therapy and persistence with adjuvant hormonal therapy were calculated as outcome measures. Women without a …