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The Effect Of Empathy On Compassion Fatigue And Quality Of Life On Bachelor Of Science Nursing Students, Parker E. Intonato

Honors College Theses

Empathy is a skill that nurses and nursing students must use with their patients to provide high quality care and build rapport with patients. Although, the prolonged use of empathy has been shown to increase compassion fatigue in nurses and decrease quality of life. Empathy has been described as the ability to feel and understand what another is experiencing. Compassion fatigue can be described as the natural response of emotions and behaviors that occur after experiencing and suffering the traumatic experiences of others. The effects of compassion fatigue call into question quality of life (QOL) issues. Quality of life includes …

Lowering Antibiotic Resistance Utilizing Breastmilk, Moriah J. Harris

Honors College Theses

Antibiotic resistance is considered an emerging crisis in the healthcare world. This crisis has the potential to cause many bacterial diseases that cannot be cured using antibiotic drugs, which can lead to serious infections and death. There have been numerous studies that have found that sugars, proteins and protein-lipid complexes in breastmilk have antimicrobial properties. It has been proposed that these properties in breastmilk can help solve the antibacterial resistance crisis. This research project involved studying antibiotic resistance and how breastmilk can help solve this increasingly prevalent problem.

The implementation step of this research project involved a PowerPoint presentation detailing …

Behind The Therapy Door: What Is “Usual Care” Aphasia Therapy In Acute Stroke Management?, Emily Brogan, Erin Godecke, Natalie Ciccone

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Background:

Usual care is the term used to describe everyday practice in the management of a client within a profession. The knowledge of the tasks used in therapy and key therapeutic processes used within these treatments, provides critical information about if and how the therapy works. The Very Early Rehabilitation in SpEech Randomised Controlled Trial (VERSE RCT) had three arms with therapists within the intensive Usual Care-Plus arm (UC-Plus) providing daily direct aphasia therapy at their discretion for 20 sessions.

Aims:

To describe usual care aphasia treatment provided in the Usual Care-Plus arm of VERSE RCT.

Methods and Procedures:

One …

2020-05-17_Michigandaily_Covidmap, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Daily Michigan COVID-19 Update

The "WHERE WE STAND WITH COVID-19" map was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., Monday - Saturday.

The State of Michigan is working around the clock to test and treat COVID-19 patients. Below is the most recent data healthcare experts across the state have compiled.

The image contained a map, indicating total cases by county, and also provides statistics on Total Confirmed Cases, Total COVID-19 Deaths, Daily Confirmed Cases, and Daily COVID-19 Deaths. There …

Promising Practices For Boating Safety Initiatives That Target Indigenous Peoples In New Zealand, Australia, The United States Of America, And Canada, Mitchell Crozier, Audrey R. Giles

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Boating-related incidents are responsible for a significant number of the drowning fatalities that occur within Indigenous communities in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Canada. The aim of this paper was to identify promising practices for boating safety initiatives that target Indigenous peoples within these countries and evaluate past and ongoing boating safety initiatives delivered to/with Indigenous peoples within these countries to suggest the ways in which they – or programs that follow them - may be more effective. Based upon evidence from previous research, boating safety initiatives that target Indigenous peoples in New Zealand, Australia, the USA, and Canada …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - May 17, 2020, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the May 17, 2020 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's Newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

USA College of Medicine honors class of 2020

Surgery faculty member recognized for excellence in medical education

The Last Mile, Michael Hammond

Reflections, Poetry, Photos, and other Writings

My desire was to encourage the community as we head into Finals Week.

2020-05-17_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

2020-05-17_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

An Assessment Of Human Interaction And Spending Behavior Amidst Corona Virus In The United Arab Emirates (Issue 6, 17 May 2020), Ahmed Almurshidi, Robert Bridi, Naeema Al Hosani

Covid19 Newsletters

No abstract provided.

2020-05-17_Michiganoverview_Covidcounts, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Confirmed Cases by Date of Onset Data

Data was captured from the Cumulative Data link of Michigan's Coronavirus webpage, under the url https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_99207---,00.html.

The website contained the table Count of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases by Date of Onset , sorted by Michigan Preparedness Region. It also contained 18 charts, including the count of confirmed Covid-19 cases by date of onset in the state overall as well as in each preparedness region,and the normalized rate of Covid-19 cases per 1,000,000 residents in both the state and in each preparedness region.

2020-05-16/17 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Ingrid Hendrix, Mari Anixter, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Timothy Campbell, Alexandra Yingling, Cristian Bologa, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

Only 1 case in NM state prisons. NM case count. NM travel warning. NM web-based recovery reporting system. NM Mask Madness Tournament. Face covering in ABQ. NM graduate medical program funding. ABQ Memorial Day cancellation. NM affordable housing funding. Taos farmers market drive through opening. US correctional facility cases. Social distancing works. Dogs sniffing out COVID-19. Germany's soccer league to restart. Mask effectiveness. Mask comfort w/cardboard cutout. Ammonium cleaning ineffective. CDC contact tracing guidance. Spanish immunity. CDC epidemic intelligence fellowship. Speaking transmits virus. Decontaminating workers. CDC advisory for children. Addressing ER fears. Indoor presymptomatic virus transfer. Virus transmission …

La Maestra’S Circle Of Care: Studying The Impact Of An Integrated Service Model On The Health And Well-Being Of Vulnerable Populations, Zara Marselian

Dissertations

ABSTRACT

There is an urgent need to reform the health care delivery system in the United States, as recognized through current bipartisan efforts. Society’s vulnerable populations especially need health care reform as health care outcomes are the poorest among disadvantaged populations. Moreover, vulnerable populations are twice as likely to develop chronic diseases than the general population and they remain ill due to other contextual, societal factors affecting their ability to achieve health and well-being. This population is subjected to adverse life events that suggest a more comprehensive approach to health and well-being is called for.

The Circle of Care is …

2020-05-17_Michiganoverview_Covidlongtermcare, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Long Term Care Data

The COVID Long Term Care Facilities page was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 data page: https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173-526911--,00.html.

This report is created by the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services from data self-reported by long-term care facilities into EMResource. Data is updated on an ongoing basis.

These case counts reflect current cases of COVID-19 among facility residents reported to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Please note that the data will be posted daily, Monday-Friday. These totals do not include patients or staff who have recovered or passed away prior to this report. In other words, they are a …

Comparative Antiviral Activity Of Remdesivir And Anti-Hiv Nucleoside Analogs Against Human Coronavirus 229e (Hcov-229e), Keykavous Parang, Naglaa Salem El-Sayed, Assad J. Kazeminy, Rakesh Tiwari

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

Remdesivir is a nucleotide prodrug that is currently undergoing extensive clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19. The prodrug is metabolized to its active triphosphate form and interferes with the action of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase of SARS-COV-2. Herein, we report the antiviral activity of remdesivir against human coronavirus 229E (HCoV-229E) compared to known anti-HIV agents. These agents included tenofovir (TFV), 4′-ethynyl-2-fluoro-2′-deoxyadenosine (EFdA), alovudine (FLT), lamivudine (3TC), and emtricitabine (FTC), known as nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), and a number of 5′-O-fatty acylated anti-HIV nucleoside conjugates. The anti-HIV nucleosides interfere with HIV RNA-dependent DNA polymerase and/or act as chain terminators. …

Association Between Patient Ability In Activities Of Daily Living At Hospital Admission And Key Indicators, Stephanie Rosen, Amber Steele

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Background: Illness and inactivity in the hospital frequently leads to disability that can reduce quality of life and increase costs. Early identification of people with limitations in activities of daily living (ADL) who are at risk for poor outcomes such as increased length of stay (LOS), hospital acquired conditions (i.e., falls and pressure injuries (PIs)), and discharge away from home can facilitate appropriate intervention. The Activity Measure for Post-Acute Care Inpatient Activity Short Form (AM-PAC IASF), a reliable and valid tool to measure ADL limitations, is scored at admission for all patients in our hospital. The purpose of this study …

The Threat Of Antibiotic Resistance In Changing Climate, Aliyar Cyrus Fouladkhah, Brian Thompson, Janey Smith Camp

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Faculty Research

As the earliest form of life, microorganisms have elaborate mechanisms for adapting to changes in environmental conditions.

Impact Of Childhood Vaccinations Suspended Due To Covid-19, Karina I. Figueroa

2020 Symposium Posters

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak of 2020, a public health issue has been created that has the potential to significantly affect our view on society. Among the variety of preventative tactics to slow the spread of infection, there has been a suspension of childhood vaccination across the globe including among developing countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that governments suspend preventive vaccination programs briefly during the pandemic as of March 26th (Ray, 2020). As a result of this, there has been an impact on children's health and an increase in mortality rates. The purpose of this research paper …

2020-05-16_Michiganoverview_Covidsymptoms, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Syndromic Surveillance System Data

The Syndromic Surveillance System Data report was obtained from Michigan's COVID-19 dashboard, from under the link "​Coronavirus Symptoms": https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily.

Syndromic Surveillance System data is obtained from approximately 183 facilities participating in syndromic surveillance (132 Emergency Departments (ED), 51 Urgent Cares) across the State of Michigan. The reporting is based on individuals who present at EDs and may not be representative of the overall population. The coronavirus-like symptoms query searches visit free-text (chief complaint, triage notes, and clinical impression) for fever or …

Increasing Knowledge About Hpv And The Hpv Vaccine Amongst College Students, Morgan Baxter

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

This scholarly project included an education presentation to Pittsburg State University students enrolled in the Health Promotion class in the Fall of 2019, a pretest was taken before the educational presentation and then a posttest was completed to assess the student’s knowledge of HPV and the HPV vaccine. The posttest evaluated whether there was an increase in knowledge after the presentation. In this scholarly project there was an overall increase in knowledge with statistical significance (p

The Relationship Between Race And Ethnicity And Serious Safety Events In Hospitalized Patients, Samantha Crandall

Dissertations

Purpose. This study explored the association between patient sociodemographic characteristics and the occurrence of serious safety events (SSE) in hospitalized patients. Specific aims were to describe among patients who have experienced an SSE: 1) patient sociodemographic variables (age, gender, race, ethnicity and language spoken), health insurance coverage, patient zip code, payer mix, site of care location, and severity of event; 2) the relationships between the select patient sociodemographic variables, health insurance coverage, patient zip code, payer mix, site of care location and SSE level of harm; and 3) what factors increase or decrease the odds of experiencing higher levels of …

Covid-19: Launching Neurosurgery Into The Era Of Telehealth In The United States, Christina Huang Wright, James Wright, Berje Shammassian

Faculty Scholarship

The authors discuss the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of telehealth in the United States.

Identifying Risk Factors For Developing Post-Operative Complications After Breast Reconstruction Surgery In Breast Cancer Patients, Kelsey Akin

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this project was to identify risk factors for the development of post-operative complications in breast cancer patients after breast reconstruction surgery. The author first identified possible risk factors through a literature review and evaluated a current risk assessment tool being used in current practice. A retrospective chart review was conducted of fifty charts of patients who underwent a mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery for the treatment of breast cancer. The author compared possible risk factors from the groups of patients who developed complications versus those who did not. The author found two possible relationships between two identified …

Determining The Knowledge And Practices Of Obstetrics Healthcare Professionals Regarding Maternal Intrapartum Pertussis Vaccination Administration, Kristie Mattix

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Pertussis is a contagious respiratory disease that can occur in all age groups. Signs and symptoms of pertussis, however, are worse in infants and young children; likewise, the rates of severe cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are higher in this group as well. Vaccination against pertussis is the most effective way to combat this illness. In the last 15 years, there have been a number of changes in the recommendations regarding vaccination against pertussis. In order for these recommendations to be followed, healthcare professionals must be aware of the guidelines as well as be knowledgeable about the condition they are trying …

Using Provider Education About Self Care To Reduce Compassion Fatigue Among Nurses, Priscella Caron

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Many have scrolled through Facebook and news stories highlighting nurses as “heroes” of the current coronavirus pandemic. Pictures of nurses in personal protective equipment while at work or clips of nurses making fun tiktok video’s celebrating recovered COVID -19 patients. Social media does not capture the sheer emotional, physical, and spiritual wear that nurses experience providing compassionate care to patients facing light threatening illness or events. Health care organizations are under pressure to control cost, increase productivity, and increase patient satisfaction scores, all while facing a pandemic crisis. This type of pressure can create inadequate staffing and increase clinical responsibilities …

Understanding The Knowledge, Perceptions, And Advocacy Of Family Presence During Resuscitation By Emergency Department Registered Nurses, Myranda Prather

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Although recommended by current evidence-based literature, family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) continues to be inconsistently implemented in healthcare facilities. This study aimed to assess and understand nurses’ knowledge, perceptions, and advocacy of family presence during resuscitation in the emergency department. For this cross-sectional descriptive study, an anonymous electronic survey was administered via email to all nurses employed in the emergency department at a local healthcare facility. Hard copies of the survey were also distributed in-person. Data collection occurred over a three week period. The data were coded and entered into a computer software statistics program for analysis. Descriptive statistics were …

Evaluation Of Intravenous Catheter Insertion Skills And Confidence Levels Of Nurses In The Acute Care Setting, Kelly Mishmash

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The use of IVs for medication administration is an essential component in healthcare and benefits the patients (Castro-Sanchez, Charani, Drumright, Sevdalis, Shah, & Holmes, 2014). Obtaining intravenous access is a specialized nursing skill that requires a combination of clinical knowledge and psychomotor coordination (Ramer, Hunt, Ortega, Knowlton, Briggs, & Hirokawa, 2016). Difficulties created by vein size, obesity, and tortuosity can make even a skilled staff member struggle which then can lead to delays in treatment (Idemoto, Rowbottom, Reynolds, & Hickman, 2014). A single phase survey was conducted in a rural southwest Missouri hospital in order to assess confidence levels in …

Effectiveness Of Heart Failure Clinics On Reducing Hospital Readmissions, Sarah Stoughton

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this study was to determine if follow up visits at the AdventHealth Heart Failure Clinic in Shawnee Mission, Kansas were effective in reducing the 30-day readmission rate of heart failure patients. It was also to determine if a patient’s BMI, EF, GFR, and A1c would improve or remain stable with follow-up appointments at the same clinic or if they would worsen. The author assessed this through a retrospective chart review and collection of data. Data was collected on the 30-day readmission rate of heart failure patients prior to the opening of the clinic in the fall of …

Salary, Benefits Packages, And Negotiation Skills For Nurse Practitioners, Lea Ann Tyler, Laura A. Weiss

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Currently, there are nearly 250,000 practicing nurse practitioners providing care in a broad variety of healthcare settings, and that number is growing by three to four thousand every year. Historically, nurse practitioners have been paid a salary commensurate with experience. As the healthcare market changes, so too is the way NPs are being paid. It is imperative that nurse practitioner students are educated and knowledgeable about nurse practitioner salary, benefits packages and negotiation techniques. This information is necessary to make informed decisions on these matters, and before signing any formal contract.

Through a substantial literature review, it was determined there …

Quality Family Planning: Enhancing The Knowledge Of Contraception Counseling In Primary Care, Allison N. Littleford

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

Reducing unintended pregnancies continues to be an important health initiative in the United States. National rates have demonstrated a slow decline, yet the CDC estimates rates remain near fifty percent, with rural women facing higher unintended pregnancy rates than their urban counterparts. Research demonstrates following evidence-based practice recommendations regarding family planning improves contraceptive adherence and helps women achieve desired pregnancy spacing.

This mixed methods research design evaluates provider family planning knowledge levels prior to introduction of an educational video and PDF file, and following the educational tools. Results of the study showed a majority of providers were aware of CDC …