Hook, Line And Lid: Managing A Fishhook Injury To The Eye, Daniel Tate, Lisa Persaud, Jonathan Leggett

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

Extrinsic Motivation Enhances Clinical Ultrasound Utilization Amongst Residents, Bailey Spencer, Steven Rickett, Jacob Pope, Sanna Ho-Gotshall, Casey Wilson

South Atlantic Division GME Research Day 2025

No abstract provided.

The Chironian 2025, New York Medical College

The Chironian

The Chironian is distributed to a readership of 16,000 faculty, alumni and employees of New York Medical College, government and community leaders, affiliated hospitals and selected media. Each issue is carefully crafted to provide a balance of articles on cutting-edge research, personality profiles, student accomplishments and alumni news from all five schools on the NYMC campus. Inquiries can be sent to [email protected].

Winter Glory From The Bear Mountain Bridge, Steven Chen

Quill & Scope

The shadow of the Bear Mountain Bridge is visible to the left of the frame as a southbound CSX intermodal train crosses the trestle where Popolopen Creek empties into the Hudson River, following a fresh overnight snowfall that blanketed the hills. // Winter 2025

Investigating The Relationship Between Adult Obesity And Various Socio-Economic Factors In Ohio, Medhavi Anand, Nicholas Gural

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: Obesity continues to be a significant concern in the United States for decades. While several advancements in the field of medicine have been established over the years, obesity has been a serious issue in the adult population in terms of its resources and cost. Objective: The aim is to direct and explore how obesity is linked to various factors such as median household income, access to exercise opportunities, excessive drinking and diabetes prevalence in the state of Ohio.
Methods: Data was collected from the County Health Rankings website from the years 2016 and 2023. Data analytics were done using …

From Stress To Social Context: Examining The Drivers Of Excessive Drinking, Esha Kulkarni, Rudra Gandhi

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Investigating different variables and the impact they have on excessive drinking can help us enhance our population’s overall quality of life. Our research examined key variables, including social associations, unemployment, education level, rural residency, mental health, physical distress, and access to mental health providers.
In Ohio, excessive drinking rates increased significantly between 2016 and 2023, coinciding with a decline in social association rates. A moderate positive correlation was identified between excessive drinking and educational attainment (r = .480, p < .001), suggesting increased alcohol use in more educated populations. Unexpectedly, a weak negative correlation emerged between unemployment and excessive drinking, challenging conventional assumptions. Additionally, the prevalence of frequent poor mental health in Ohio rose remarkably between 2016 and 2023, underscoring the growing burden of mental health challenges. Interestingly, no significant correlations were found between excessive drinking and rural residency or the availability of mental health providers. Lastly, a significant 37% of the variance in excessive drinking was explained by frequent physical distress, highlighting alcohol's potential role as a coping mechanism.
These results underscore the multifaceted nature of excessive drinking and its ties to societal and individual stressors. Addressing these issues through …

An Investigation Into The Use Of Rates Of Uninsurance As A Marker For Community Health In The State Of Ohio, Ashni Patel, Bayley Mcritchie

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Objective: Previous studies have shown a correlation between rates of uninsurance and worse health outcomes. However, the efficacy of utilizing uninsurance rates as a marker for community health has not been clearly shown. Therefore, this study investigates how rates of uninsurance in Ohio correlate with worse health outcomes, as well as how Ohio counties utilize health insurance.
Methods: County Health Rankings was used look at rates of uninsurance among adults and children in Ohio along with diabetes prevalence, preventable hospitalizations, and premature death. T-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson and Spearman correlations were utilized to determine the effects of uninsurance rates on …

Residential Segregation And Mental Health Outcomes In Ohio In 2023, Wasequddin Mohammed, Hannah Qin

Scholarship in Medicine - All Papers

Background: This paper explores causational and correlational relationships between residential segregation and mental health outcomes for 88 counties within Ohio. Alongside mental health outcomes, additional variables evaluated include access to mental health and primary care.
Objective: To determine relationships between residential segregation index and mental health outcomes in Ohio between 2016-2023.
Methods: Data will be obtained from County Health Rankings and Roadmap. Inclusion criteria specify counties within Ohio with data obtained from 2016 and 2023. All data points provided within the selected variables located in County Health Rankings and Roadmap will be included. Variables included are residential segregation, mental health …

The Impact Of Having A Native Spanish-Speaking Nurse In Labor And Delivery For Latina Mothers, Lesvia Muñoz Mazariegos

Nursing | Senior Theses

Labor and Delivery is the physiological process in which a pregnant woman gives birth to a baby. With an increase of the Hispanic/Latinx population, the need for Spanish-speaking nurses also increases. Specifically in labor and delivery, language barriers play a critical role for a Latina mother’s laboring experience. However, according to the research, there is limited data on the effects of language concordance/discordance for laboring Latina mothers. To investigate, primary research articles were reviewed focusing on patient experiences with language concordance and discordance, childbirth experiences across different races, and nurses' perceptions of patient experiences related to language barriers. This proposed …

Medical Aid In Dying Education For Hospice Nurses, Ian Woo

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Medical aid in dying (MAID) is an option surrounding end-of-life care for hospice patients. This process gives patients the autonomy to end their life during the time and location of their choosing. MAID is growing in legalization and practice across the US. However, many nurses feel uncomfortable or unprepared when providing care for patients contemplating it. Hospice nurses should have confidence in their ability to care for patients through the process of MAID. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of education in strengthening new hospice nurses’ ability to care for patients through the process of MAID. Method: The research will …

Caring For Native American Elders: Developing Cultural Knowledge And Comfort Levels Of Senior Nursing Students In Northern California, Ireland Odonnell

Nursing | Senior Theses

Providing appropriate care to patients in the healthcare setting includes being aware of their culture. Nurses play an important role in caring for patients and need to know how to be culturally sensitive toward their patients. Various research articles highlight the lack of knowledge and comfort that current nurses and nurse educators have when caring for culturally diverse patients. Research also shows that a lack of overall knowledge about how to be culturally competent, knowing how to care for patients from different backgrounds, and understanding the effect cultural beliefs have on modern-day medicine poses a challenge when trying to provide …

Integrating Health Education And Scabies Prevention In Correctional Facilities: A Path To Safer Inmate Populations, Bhavandeep Singh

Nursing | Senior Theses

Scabies is a highly transmissible skin infestation that represents a significant public health issue in correctional institutions. Inmates are particularly susceptible to scabies outbreaks due to factors such as high population density, cramped living conditions, limited access to healthcare, and frequent turnover of inmates. Addressing scabies in correctional facilities is vital for protecting inmate well-being, making it essential to explore the most effective ways to tackle this issue. This research aims to determine whether nurse-led educational training sessions for inmates can enhance their knowledge of scabies and effectively reduce its manifestations. This research proposal will use a quantitative-quasi research approach …

The Impact Of Roe V. Wade Overturning On Women’S Access To Medical Abortions: Exploring Alternative Care Models, Gillie Mason

Nursing | Senior Theses

This study explores the impact of educational interventions on California based Nurse Practitioners. And their willingness to provide telehealth abortion services in states with restrictions. By using a mixed methods approach it assesses how increased knowledge may help influence providers attitudes, adding to improved reproductive healthcare access. The study addresses the critical issue of reduced abortion access which stems from recent policy changes, which have left patients in certain regions with limited options. The literature shows that telemedicine and mail-order services hold promise for improving access. This research proposal explores the impact of educational interventions on California-based Nurse Practitioners’ willingness …

A "Mind"Ful Diet: Analyzing Nursing Education On The Mind Diet For Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Audrey Marie Rafols

Nursing | Senior Theses

Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (EOAD) is a rare form of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) that makes up around 5% of AD cases. The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, a hybrid diet of the Mediterranean and DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) is an approach that patients with EOAD can adapt to slow down the progression of cognitive decline. Current literature focuses on what the effects of the diet are more for AD and not EOAD specifically, where there is less of an established baseline of nurse knowledge. The lack of research about what nurses understand regarding providing education of the …

Treatment Safety In Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis, Malia Ecalnir

Nursing | Senior Theses

_Purpose

The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and long-term effects of topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCIs) and topical corticosteroids (TCS) in pediatric patients diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD), and to compare the prescribed treatment use for 6 to 12 months. By providing evidence on prescribed topical treatments, their safety differences, and long-term effects, healthcare professionals can make informed decisions to minimize risks and choose the safest appropriate treatment for children.

_Method

This study will employ a quasi-experimental design, and participants aged 2-18 years will be selected from a clinic. Participants and their families will complete an initial …

Developing A Culturally Sensitive Nursing Framework For Muslim Patients Practicing Ramadan: Focusing On Fasting Benefits And Islamic Dietary Recommendations, Amreen M. Munshi

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Muslims practice Ramadan, a month-long period of fasting from dawn to dusk, yet many healthcare providers lack knowledge of its principles and practices. Hospitals lack formal education on caring for fasting Muslim patients, leading to a knowledge deficit in cultural competence and sensitivity of Islamic practices. Purpose: This paper proposes a research design for a nurse education program on Ramadan fasting to promote cultural competence and sensitivity in nursing care. The proposed research aims to educate nurses on Islamic practices, particularly Ramadan, to bridge the cultural competency gap. The literature review also explores the health benefits of …

Cultural Variations In Sexual Education And Teen Pregnancy Rates, Lauren Prohaska

CSU Tower Day

Teen pregnancy rates are directly impacted by cultural factors as well as the type of sexual education available per region.

In 1995, 81% of males and 87% of females received instruction on birth control methods. In 2015 -2019, 63% of males and 64% of females received instruction on birth control methods.

Alarm Fatigue, Isabell Fritts-Krzyzaniak Rn, Kaitlyn Graves Rn, Kevin Lanese Rn, Keyna Morales Rn, Jill Roderick Rn

Posters

Background:

Nurses from numerous specialties have identified that they experience alarm fatigue. Alarm fatigue leads to alarm desensitization, inappropriate pauses or disabling of alarms, and other adverse events, such as patient harm.

Project Goal:

Implementation of new monitor software and educational courses such as learning modules (LMS), in-service training

The Cdk8 Kinase Module: A Novel Player In The Transcription Of Translation Initiation And Ribosomal Genes, Brittany Friedson, Stephen D Willis, Natalia Shcherbik, Alicia N Campbell, Katrina F Cooper

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Survival following stress is dependent upon reprogramming transcription and translation. Communication between these programs following stress is critical for adaptation but is not clearly understood. The Cdk8 kinase module (CKM) of the Mediator complex modulates the transcriptional response to various stresses. Its involvement in regulating translational machinery has yet to be elucidated, highlighting an existing gap in knowledge. Here, we report that the CKM positively regulates a subset of ribosomal protein (RP) and translation initiation factor (TIF)-encoding genes under physiological conditions in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In mouse embryonic fibroblasts and HCT116 cells, the CKM regulates unique sets of RP and TIF …

Synovial Chondromatosis: Unraveling The Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, And Management Of An Atypical Benign Tumor, Francois M. Lokenye Dpm, Narayan Athira Md

Oral Presentations

No abstract provided.

Evidence-Based Solutions To The Multi-Faceted Problem Of Healthcare Burnout And Safe Staffing, Ranae Cornwall Rn, Taylor D'Amato Bsn, Rn, Elizabeth Falcigno Mba, Bsn, Rn, Sabrina Ferreira Bsn, Rn, Whitney Lascaux Bsn, Rn, Mscp, Lmt, Ryt, Olivia Okoroafor Bhs, Bsn, Rn, Lucas Peixoto Adn, Rn, Cecilia Rivas Bsn, Rn, Bsph

Posters

It is common for inpatient medical floor RNs to care for an average of 5-7 patients per assignment plus the role of charge RN or preceptor, which borders the legal limit in the state of Connecticut. We believe that by eliminating an assignment for charge RN’s, safe staffing ratios can be achieved, and RN higher retention rates could be achieved with a strategic PICO investigation.

The Ankle Enigma, Shiv Desai Do, Dimitry Belogorodsky Do, Ms

Sports Medicine Division

No abstract provided.

Beyond The Focused Assessment With Sonography In Trauma Exam: Design And Utilization Of A Trauma-Focused Rapid Education Event For Emergency Medicine Attending Physicians, Kristine L. Schultz Md, Claire L. Paulson Do, Hanna R. Warren Do, Christopher Connell Do, Elizabeth M. Evans Do, Phillip M. Grenz Do, Marna R. Greenberg Do, Mph, Facep, Kevin R. Roth Do, Facoep

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.

Using Predictive Analytics To Improve Outcomes And Lower Costs For Patients At Rising Risk, Beth Careyva M.D., Jennifer Stephens Do

Department of Family Medicine

No abstract provided.

Art And Design As Tools For Memory Care Navigation And Connection Building, Vidhi Mishra, Muskan Malik, Rhea P. Nawaz, Erin E. Partridge

Art Therapy | Project Reports

Memory care environments present unique challenges for residents experiencing cognitive decline. This white paper explores the role of art-centered design and innovative UX research to develop tools that enhance navigation autonomy and foster social connections. The proposed solutions prioritize resident well-being while offering scalable frameworks for implementation across senior living communities.

Effects Of External Vibration Stimulation On Shoulder Internal Rotation And Hamstring Strength, C Caspari Spt, J Goodreau Spt, W Jonas Spt, K Lund Spt, T Thilmony Spt, S Johnson Mpt, Dscpt, Comt, Cidn

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Percussion therapy has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in both rehabilitation and sports performance.
• Percussion therapy is an instrument-assisted treatment targeting soft tissue structures using torque, amplitude, and frequency for delivery. ¹

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of localized percussion application treatment to the gluteal and sacral region on shoulder internal rotation (IR) range of motion (ROM) and isometric hamstring strength using the concept of regional interdependence ^2,4,5

Participants

• 54 healthy adults from Concordia University - St. Paul and local exercise facilities
• 21 females
• 33 males
• Average age: 23.9

Methods

• Pre-therapeutic intervention measurements
• Supine shoulder IR ROM …

Correlation Between Shoulder Kinematics And Functional Outcomes Following Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty - A Pilot Study, Peter J. Rundquist Pt, Phd, A Blaschko, K Hall, M Samuelson, Z Thelen

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Background: Following a TSA, patients achieve pain relief, restoration of range of motion, improvements in patient-reported outcomes, and report overall satisfaction with their replaced shoulder^3-5
• Purpose: To examine Scapulothoracic (ST) kinematics on self-reported shoulder function outcomes
• Hypothesis: There will be a statistically significant correlation between ST kinematics and self-reported satisfaction of function in participants who are more than one year post-a TSA

Methods

• Participants: 14 subjects between 56-81 years old who underwent a TSA replacements at least one year ago by 1 of 3 orthopedic surgeons from one midwestern healthcare organization
• Tests & Measures:
• Penn Shoulder Scale (PSS) …

The Effect Of Assistive Device Use On Timed Up And Go Scores In Healthy Older Adults With No Fall History: A Pilot Study, Megan Dowdal-Osborn Pt, Phd, C Bradley, K Caswell, J Teich, K Witte, Peter J. Rundquist Pt, Phd

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

Falls account for the most injury-related deaths in older adults and cost 50 billion dollars annually (1,2). The Timed up and Go(TUG) test is commonly used by PTs to identify individuals scoring >13.5 seconds as at risk for falling (3). Using this cutoff may justify physical therapy and be used as an assessment of improved function. The TUG is favored due to its inclusion of assistive device (AD) use. However, data suggest it may not be accurate in classifying those using ADs (4,5).

Objective

The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of AD use on TUG …

Correlation Between Shoulder Kinematics And Functional Outcomes After Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Linsey Hamilton Pt, Dpt, Scs, M Anderson, R Garofalo, L Nolan, C Quinton, Peter J. Rundquist Pt, Phd

DPT Capstone Posters

Purpose/Hypothesis:

Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has become an efficacious surgical procedure for people with massive rotator cuff tears and concurrent glenohumeral osteoarthritis. While shoulder biomechanics and functional outcomes after a RTSA have been studied extensively, there is limited research on the relationship between shoulder girdle osteokinematics and functional outcomes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between shoulder girdle osteokinematics and functional outcomes, using the Penn Shoulder Score (PSS), in patients who underwent RTSA. It is hypothesized that there would be a significant correlation between osteokinematic variables and the PSS. Participants: 20 participants (10 male) who …

Feasibility Of Using Blood Flow Restriction Training For Adults With Cerebral Palsy: A Case Comparison, Erin Simunds Edd, Pt, J Fegurgur, A Lundquist, M Heller, S Neumann, C Lindgren

DPT Capstone Posters

Introduction

• Cerebral palsy (CP) affects mobility and strength due to spasticity, incoordination, and weakness,¹ making traditional high-load training challenging.
• Blood flow restriction (BFR) training enables increased work and fatigue at a lower load, resulting in adaptations in muscle composition similar to those achieved with high-load training.²
• Despite evidence supporting BFR use in neurological conditions³, limited information exists on how it will benefit young adults with ambulatory CP.^4,5
• Therefore, this study investigated the feasibility of BFR compared to progressive resistance training (PRT) in young adults with ambulatory cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods

• Two individuals with spastic CP, …