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Reducing Falls On A Cardiac Telemetry Unit, Tracey C. Fields

MSN Student Capstones

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Discharge Planning For Mental Health Patients, Katie Geer

MSN Student Capstones

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Identifying The Risk Of Violence In The Inpatient Setting, Megan Julian

Student Scholarly Projects

Practice Problem: Workplace violence directly contributes to the development of psychological conditions in nurses and reduces nurses’ level of job satisfaction as well as organizational commitment (ANA, 2018). Additionally, the occurrence of workplace violence events impacts patient and organizational outcomes.

PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was, in acute-care medical-surgical nurses (P), does the use of a structured risk of violence screening tool (I), compared to current practice (C), improve the nurses’ perceived ability to identify patients who are at risk for becoming violent (O) over eight weeks (T)? Evidence: Evidence that was reviewed supported the implementation of …

Best Practice Advice For Asthma Exacerbation Prevention And Management In Primary Care: An International Expert Consensus, Neil Skolnik, Barbara P. Yawn, Jaime Correia De Sousa, María Mar Martínez Vázquez, Amanda Barnard, Wendy L. Wright, Austin Ulrich, Tonya Winders, Stephen Brunton

Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers

Primary care clinicians play a key role in asthma and asthma exacerbation management worldwide because most patients with asthma are treated in primary care settings. The high burden of asthma exacerbations persists and important practice gaps remain, despite continual advances in asthma care. Lack of primary care-specific guidance, uncontrolled asthma, incomplete assessment of exacerbation and asthma control history, and reliance on systemic corticosteroids or short-acting beta2-agonist-only therapy are challenges clinicians face today with asthma care. Evidence supports the use of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) + fast-acting bronchodilator treatments when used as needed in response to symptoms to improve asthma control and …

Assessing The Impact Of Obesity On Postoperative Outcomes In Rcc Using Machine Learning, Atulya A. Khosla, Manas Pustake, Sufal Chhabra, Yanjia Zhang, Mukesh Roy, Muni Rubens, Venkataraghavan Ramamoorthy, Anshul Saxena, Ishmael A. Jaiyesimi

Conference Presentation Abstracts

Introduction Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing renal cell carcinoma (RCC) but paradoxically correlates with improved outcomes in metastatic cases. Moreover, the data on the relationship between obesity and postoperative outcomes following nephrectomy are inconsistent. Accurate prediction of postoperative outcomes, including complications, 30-day readmissions, and mortality, is essential for improving patient outcomes in surgical procedures. In this study, we utilized ML models to predict such outcomes in RCC patients undergoing nephroureterectomy, radical nephrectomy, partial nephrectomy, and other excision procedures on the kidney using data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP; 2016- 2021). Methods A gradient-boosted …

Are College Students' Grocery Shopping Habits Consistent With The Mediterranean Diet Guidelines? A Preliminary Report, Montana Grace Ayala

Master's Theses

The number of people diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes mellitus continues to grow. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risks of developing heart disease. Fruit and vegetable consumption is low across the country. Improving fruit and vegetable consumption for adults might start with improving intake earlier in life because it can influence better food habits. Following the Mediterranean diet at a young age can prevent chronic diseases from developing. It is well known that college students have diets that are not consistent with healthy eating habits and can be influenced by the need for …

Enhancing Emergency Department Efficiency: Utilization Of Streamlined Triage System To Reduce Waiting Times, Sunah Kim

Student Scholarly Projects

Emergency departments (EDs) often experience prolonged waiting times, leading to patient dissatisfaction and potential negative health outcomes. This project addresses the need for improved triage processes to enhance patient flow and reduce delays in care.

PICOT

In adult patients presenting to the emergency department (P), how does the implementation of a streamlined triage process (I) compared to standard emergency department protocols (C) lead to a reduction in waiting times (O) within a twelve-week period (T)?

Evidence

A review of current literature indicated that streamlined triage systems can significantly decrease patient wait times and improve overall ED efficiency by incorporating colors …

Attachment Styles As Moderators Of Loneliness In Remote Work, Brody Tj Loughlin

Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation investigates the role of attachment styles in moderating the relationship between remote work and loneliness. Drawing on attachment theory, which posits that early life experiences shape attachment styles and influence social interactions, the study examines whether attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, and secure) moderate the association between remote work and feelings of loneliness. The research targets 394 remote workers, using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design with proportional stratified sampling to reflect the distribution of hybrid and fully remote work arrangements in the U.S. workforce. The Extent of RemoteWork measure, the Three-Item Loneliness Scale, and the Adult Attachment Scale assess …

Global, Regional, And National Stillbirths At 20 Weeks' Gestation Or Longer In 204 Countries And Territories, 1990–2021: Findings From The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021, Gbd 2021 Global Stillbirths Collaborators, Veincent Christian Pepito

Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Publications

Background

Stillbirth is a devastating and often avoidable adverse pregnancy outcome. Monitoring stillbirth levels and trends—in a comprehensive manner that leaves no one uncounted—is imperative for continuing progress in pregnancy loss reduction. This analysis, completed as part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021, methodically accounted for different stillbirth definitions with the aim of comprehensively estimating all stillbirths at 20 weeks or longer for 204 countries and territories from 1990 to 2021.

Methods

We extracted data on stillbirths from 11 412 sources across 185 of 204 countries and territories, including 234 surveys, 231 published …

Hypertension Screening In Dental Settings And The Need To Address Dental Insurance Literacy, Dorothy Nuckols

Journal of Extension

Extension has an active and dynamic health insurance literacy program with certified educators nationwide, but dental insurance literacy is an unmet need. There is an increasing trend of dental practitioners willing to perform basic preventative health measures, particularly hypertension screening. Lack of insurance literacy is a barrier to screening request and follow-up. Participants in our longitudinal study visited their dentists as regularly as they visited their primary health practitioners. This study shows the need for Extension to add dental insurance literacy to the menu of health insurance literacy programs to impact the prevalence of hypertension.

Nusap4 Regulates Chromosome Segregation In Trypanosoma Brucei By Promoting Bipolar Spindle Assembly, Qing Zhou, Ziyin Li

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Faithful chromosome segregation in eukaryotes requires the assembly of a bipolar spindle and the faithful attachment of kinetochores to spindle microtubules, which are regulated by various spindle-associated proteins (SAPs) that play distinct functions in regulating spindle dynamics and microtubule-kinetochore attachment. The protozoan parasite Trypanosoma brucei employs evolutionarily conserved and kinetoplastid-specific proteins, including some kinetoplastid-specific nucleus- and spindle-associated proteins (NuSAPs), to regulate chromosome segregation. Here, we characterized NuSAP4 and its functional interplay with diverse SAPs in promoting chromosome segregation in T. brucei. NuSAP4 associates with the spindle during mitosis and concentrates at spindle poles where it interacts with SPB1 and MAP103. …

Impacting Community Well-Being Through Effective Engagement Using The Seed Method, Carlin Rafie, Emily B. Zimmerman, Angelina Hargrove, Theodora Biney Amissah, Samantha Lee

Journal of Extension

Cooperative Extension can make a significant impact on health in the United States through effective community engagement that focuses on the complex socio-ecological factors that impact health. The Stakeholder Engagement in Question Development Method (SEED Method) employs community based participatory research principles to engage communities in research, problem-solving, and action planning. Projects employing the SEED Method engage community members from diverse backgrounds, create community capacity, result in tangible outcomes, and foment inter-organizational trust and networking. A SEED Toolkit is available on the Extension Foundation Campus site and provides implementation instructions, tools and timelines, and potential applications within Extension.

Who Cares For The Caregiver? Exploring Extension’S Role In Informal Caregiving Support, Mckenzie R. Tuttle, Erin L. Martinez, Aimee Fox

Journal of Extension

Family caregivers provide invaluable service by taking on the responsibility of caring for older adults in the United States. With a growing aging population, the need for family caregivers and demands on their time and resources will continue to increase. Although a variety of caregiving resources and support services exist, family caregivers often lack the awareness, time, transportation, or financial resources to connect to services. There is a critical need to address the barriers that prevent caregivers from accessing services. In this commentary, we highlight barriers and make recommendations for improving conversations, research, and practice to meet this growing problem.

The Head And Neck Exam Revisited: Insights From Vcu's Oral Facial Pain And Oral Medicine Club, Kelsey Guraya

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about the importance of a comprehensive head and neck examination in dental practice and the insights gained from a workshop conducted by VCU's Oral Facial Pain and Oral Medicine Club.

Reflections From The Clinic: Growth, Challenges, And Lessons Learned In Dental Education, Anneliese Goetz

Virginia Dental Journal

This article describes the reflections on growth, challenges, and lessons learned in dental education during clinic experiences.

Mom Celebrates 25 Years Of Service, Barbara Rollins

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about the 25-year history and evolution of the Missions of Mercy (MOM) project, which provides free dental care to underserved communities in Virginia.

Healthy Smiles For All: Oral Health Initiatives For Virginia's Special Health Care Needs Patients, Brad Guyton

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about oral health initiatives and benefits for individuals with special health care needs in Virginia.

Volunteering In Virginia's Free And Charitable Clinics, Rufus Phillips

Virginia Dental Journal

This article discusses the importance of volunteering in Virginia's free and charitable clinics, the decline in volunteer numbers, the increasing demand for clinic services, and a centralized system for connecting volunteers with clinic needs.

Have You Had Enough? The Show It!, Bruce Hutchison Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about advocating for dentists in Virginia to support the VDA PAC in order to fight against insurance industry interference and improve dental care for patients.

Through The Looking Glass: The Fantastical World Of Oral Pathology, Sarah Glass

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about exploring the fantastical world of oral pathology through cases presented by Dr. Sarah Glass and a third-year dental student.

Prosites Is Now The Official Website Host Of Vda Member Perks, Karen Wood

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about ProSites becoming the official website host of VDA Member Perks and the benefits of using their services for dental practices.

Artificial Intelligence And Dentistry, Adel Rizkalla Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The article discusses the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the field of dentistry and raises ethical considerations surrounding its use in patient care.

Google Analytics 4 - What You Need To Know, Paulyn Ocampo

Virginia Dental Journal

The article provides an overview of Google Analytics 4 and the key differences between Universal Analytics and GA4, as well as steps to get started with GA4 on a website.

Transforming Dental Operations: The Role Of Ai In Streamlining Back-Office Functions, Robert Mcdermott

Virginia Dental Journal

The article discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in streamlining back-office functions in dental operations.

Introducing - Vda Dental Medicaid Benefits Liaison, Paul Logan

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about introducing VDA Dental Medicaid Benefits Liaison services for assisting members with Medicaid claims.

Safehaven: Support For The Dental Team To Reclaim Work-Life Balance And Joy, Bruce Overton Dds

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about the SafeHaven program, which provides support for dental professionals to reclaim work-life balance and joy, as well as the recent legislation expanding access to the program.

Vda Member Perks Endorses Dental Hq Dental Membership Plan Software, Karen Wood

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about a new partnership between VDA Member Perks and DentalHQ, offering exclusive benefits and discounts on dental membership plan software for VDA members.

Facing A Malpractice Claim? What To Do And What Not To Do, Andrew Gerner, Thomas L. O'Carroll

Virginia Dental Journal

The article provides guidance on what to do and what not to do when facing a malpractice claim as a practicing dentist.

Board Complaints: What You Need To Know, Jamie Sacksteder

Virginia Dental Journal

The article provides information on how complaints are received and processed by the Virginia Board of Dentistry, including details on investigations, informal conferences, evidence submission, legal standards, and formal hearings.

Virginia Board Of Dentistry Meeting Notes - June 21, 2024, Ursula Klostermyer Dds, Phd

Virginia Dental Journal

The article is about the meeting notes from the Virginia Board of Dentistry held on June 21, 2024, discussing various topics such as regulatory actions, conference updates, disciplinary reports, and membership with the American Association of Dental Boards.