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A Client-Centered Life Skills Education Program For Enhancing Successful Integration Among Newly Arrived Refugee And Asylum Seeking Afghan Women, Irene Kwangaba

OT Student Capstones

Introduction. Refugees and asylum seekers are subsects of immigrants who are forcibly displaced from their home environments. They face unique challenges after immigrating that prohibit their ability to acclimate to their new environments, such as language barriers, role and identity changes, and a lack of social support. This capstone project explores the effects of a ten-week client-centered life skills education program on integration into their newfound communities for refugees and asylum seekers. Methods. Three participants who identified as refugees or asylum seekers seeking services at the community partner for this project, Matthew House, were included. All participants were from …

Canine Animal Assisted Therapy: Educating Otp And Students, Anna Medel

OT Student Capstones

Canine animal assisted therapy demonstrates health benefits throughout numerous populations and healthcare environments. Unfortunately, there is limited literature and resources available regarding how to utilize canine animal assisted therapy within the profession of occupational therapy. The capstone project proposed the following question due to the limited resources available: within the profession of occupational therapy, would an educational course on how to utilize an animal assisted therapy canine increase the knowledge, confidence, and interest of use within the profession? An educational workshop, Canines in Occupational Therapy, was developed throughout the 12-week capstone experience and administered on March 30th, 2024, at A.T. …

Healthy Living After Cancer: A Community-Based Program To Improve Exercise And Nutrition In Cancer Survivors, Czarina Banzon

OT Student Capstones

Persevering through cancer treatment is an uphill battle, but continuing survivorship for the rest of their lives becomes the biggest challenge for cancer survivors. Concerns in survivorship include side effects from cancer treatment, fear of recurrence, and returning to previous roles and routines. Additionally, survivors must maintain their health and well-being through exercise and nutrition. Occupational therapists possess the necessary skill set to create programming for cancer survivors that is relevant and realistic. They can take side effects from treatment into consideration and offer personalization of goals and maintenance strategies. Furthermore, occupational therapists can offer simple alternatives to maintaining a …

The Impact Of Individualized Exercise Programs On Athlete's Perception Of Performance In Winter Adaptive Sports, Kiley Foster

OT Student Capstones

Background: Historically, people with disabilities have faced barriers to participating in meaningful occupations like adaptive sports. Despite the positive effects of adaptive sports, sport-induced injury can impede an individual’s functional independence. This capstone project aimed to evaluate the impact of individualized exercise programs on athletes’ perception of performance in winter adaptive sports, with a focus on injury prevention.

Methods: Two recurring High Country Adaptive Sports athletes participated. They provided consent to engage in a 10-week individualized home exercise program (HEP) prior to the 2024 ski season. They completed a pre-survey at the initial meeting and a post-survey upon completion of …

Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy In Occupational Therapy Graduate Students, Marisa Lamb

OT Student Capstones

This capstone aims to measure entrepreneurial self-efficacy in students enrolled in occupational therapy (OT) programs across the nation by sending an online survey. Occupational therapy’s profession has expressed a need for more entrepreneurs within its field. Further research into the factors that contribute to the lack of entrepreneurship in OT was performed and are described. The factor in which this capstone focuses is the first of its kind as there were no studies that have directly targeted OT graduate students as a population to measure entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE). By reporting on data representative of national demographics, this capstone seeks to …

The Impact Of Vision Training On Visual Perceptual Skills In Male Soccer Players, Mackenzie Watterson

OT Student Capstones

Background. Athletic performance is one of the most visually demanding activities an individual can participate in. Due to the physically and cognitively demanding nature of soccer, it is imperative to take a deeper look into how visual-perceptual skills impact overall athletic performance. If an athlete’s visual system does not correctly receive messages from environmental stimuli, overall athletic performance may suffer. For an athlete to function at their highest performance possible, it is essential to focus on improving visual-perceptual skills.

Methods. A mixed methods approach was used to determine the impact of vision training on visual perceptual skills in male soccer …

Community Education To Postpartum Parent About Pelvic Health, Rebecca Downs

OT Student Capstones

There is a lack of literature about whether pregnant and postpartum parents receive enough support and education about common pelvic floor conditions and treatment options. This lack of support can delay or stop them from knowing they have pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as seeking services to treat their pelvic floor dysfunction. This project provided pelvic floor education focused on bladder health, bowel health, and sexual health to pregnant and postpartum parents. The objective of this pelvic health education program was to increase pelvic floor knowledge in pregnant and postpartum parents, which would empower them to seek pelvic floor therapy …

Thoughts From The Frontline - June 2024, Tennessee Center For Nursing Advancement, East Tennessee State University

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Real-World Multiple Myeloma Risk Factors And Outcomes By Non-Hispanic Black/African American And Non- Hispanic White Race/Ethnicity In The United States., Tondre Buck, Monique A Hartley-Brown, Yvonne A Efebera, Carter P Milner, Jeffrey A Zonder, Paul G Richardson, Taylor Salinardi, Megan S Rice

Oncology Articles

Examination of the impact of race and ethnicity on multiple myeloma (MM) outcomes has yielded inconsistent results. This retrospective, real-world (RW) study describes patient, disease, and treatment characteristics (and associations with survival outcomes) among newly diagnosed MM patients of non-Hispanic (NH) Black/African American (AA) and NH White race/ethnicity in the US. We included patients from the nationwide Flatiron Health electronic health record-derived de-identified database who initiated first line of therapy (LOT) for MM between January 1, 2016 and March 31, 2022. Of 4,614 patients in our study cohort, 23.3% were NH Black/AA. Non-Hispanic Black/AA patients were younger than NH White …

Nourish To Flourish: An Educational Program For Caregiver Involvement With Children Who Have Developmental Delay, Rhea Florez

OT Student Capstones

Caregivers of children with additional needs often experience high rates of burnout, stemming from limited time, lack of knowledge about child development and/or diagnoses, and elevated stress levels. This burnout can result in decreased caregiver follow-through on addressing a child’s needs or interventions in the home environment. This project aimed to bridge the gap between parents and increase their follow-through in the outpatient setting for children diagnosed with developmental delay and/or additional needs by providing a 10-week educational program. A mixed-methods approach was used with a pre-intervention and post-intervention using the Parenting Sense of Competence Scale (PSOC) to measure parental …

Mindfulness In Motherhood, Kenzi Kuemper

OT Student Capstones

The postpartum period is a vital healing window for new mothers who are undergoing serious physical, psychological, and hormonal changes. The current United States healthcare system fails to provide guidance and assistance for the role changes that occur in motherhood that impact daily habits, routines, and goals of women and their children. A substantial lack of education exists for healthcare professionals working with pregnant and postpartum women, by women themselves, and by society as a whole. Serious musculoskeletal, psychological, and social concerns commonly arise for many women after giving birth. The purpose of this capstone project was to attempt to …

Rewiring The Sex-Determination Pathway During The Evolution Of Self-Fertility., Yongquan Shen, Shin-Yi Lin, Jonathan Harbin, Richa Amin, Allison Vassalotti, Joseph Romanowski, Emily Schmidt, Alexis Tierney, Ronald E Ellis

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine Departmental Research

Although evolution is driven by changes in how regulatory pathways control development, we know little about the molecular details underlying these transitions. The TRA-2 domain that mediates contact with TRA-1 is conserved in Caenorhabditis. By comparing the interaction of these proteins in two species, we identified a striking change in how sexual development is controlled. Identical mutations in this domain promote oogenesis in Caenorhabditis elegans but promote spermatogenesis in Caenorhabditis briggsae. Furthermore, the effects of these mutations involve the male-promoting gene fem-3 in C. elegans but are independent of fem-3 in C. briggsae. Finally, reciprocal mutations in these genes show …

Uninterrupted Bedside Handoff Impact On Patient Care, Amina Nur Rn, Bsn, Kalli Grover Rn, Bsn, Kaela Godwin Rn, Bsn, Sue Aubuchon Rn

Nurse Residency

When addressing the needs of hospital inpatients(P), what is the effect of having an uninterrupted hand-off report(I) on patient care(C), compared to one that is delayed or interrupted by addressing emergent patient needs(O) during the shift change hand-off reporting(T)?

Nurse And Cna Communication/Delegation, Maddi Michaud Bsn, Rn, Alexis Witham Bsn, Rn, Katie O'Donnell Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

Does having RN and CNA quality communication/delegation opposed to lack of/poor communication improve staff performance, satisfaction and patient outcomes?

Comparing The Efficacy Of Different Wound Care Modalities (Topical Solution) In The Prevention Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Growth In Burn Soft Tissue Populations, Suzy Bryan Bsn Rn, Hajra Chand Bsn Rn, Brooke Sorbello Bsn Rn, Kiah Newton Bsn Rn, Grace Boisvert Bsn Rn

Nurse Residency

The purpose of this project is to gain a deeper understanding of the treatment modalities used on R3, and why certain treatment soaks are more effective methods at promoting wound healing and prevention of Pseudomonas colonization in BST patients.

Preventing Delirium In Hospitalized Patients With Art And Diversional Activity, Natasha Fitzgerald Rn, Bsn, James Ozog Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

For patients in the inpatient hospital setting, does participating in diversional activities (e.g. arts and crafts, music, games) reduce the risk of onset of delirium, compared with patients without such activities?

Not Only How Much But How: The Importance Of Diversifying Funding Streams In A Reimagined Public Health System, J. Mac Mccullough, Umesh Ghimire, Jason M. Orr, Sezan O. Onal, Ashley Edmiston, Krishna Patel, Timothy C. Mccall, Jonathon P. Leider

Public and Population Health Faculty Publications and Presentations

Revenue diversification may be a synergistic strategy for transforming public health, yet few national or trend data are available. This study quantified and identified patterns in revenue diversification in public health before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used National Association of County and City Health Officials’ National Profile of Local Health Departments study data for 2013, 2016, 2019, and 2022 to calculate a yearly diversification index for local health departments. Respondents’ revenue portfolios changed fairly little between 2016 and 2022. Compared with less-diversified local health departments, well-diversified departments reported a balanced portfolio with local, state, federal, and clinical sources …

Mental Health In Emergency Nursing, Devyn Taylor Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

In emergency nursing, how does the early provision of mental health care and interventions compared to lack of such care impact the occurrence of early burnout?

The Benefits Of Psychosocial Interventions On The Inpatient Pediatric Population Diagnosed With Eating Disorders, Melissa Guzzi, Samantha Pelkey, Rebekah Reny, Molly Mccluskey

Nurse Residency

What is the effect of consistent, scheduled psychosocial interventions versus the absence of scheduled psychosocial interventions on the pediatric inpatient population diagnosed with eating disorders and requiring medical stabilization?

An Evaluation Of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation When Monitoring Icu Patients Requiring Chemical Paralysis, Justin Moscone, Tomas Gibbons, Anna Walker

Nurse Residency

In ICU patients receiving infusions of vecuronium or cisatracurium, is a clinical assessment-based titration model compared to a train-of-four titration model more effective when monitoring paralysis?

Improving Outcomes: Preoperative Education In Cardiac Surgery, Carson Dyer Rn, Bsn, Odette Zouri Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, does preoperative teaching vs. no preoperative teaching decrease anxiety and increase adherence to changes in lifestyle during the postoperative period?

Effects Of Providing Discharge Instructions In Native Language, Samantha Hogan Rn, Julia Latham Rn, Bsn, Kimberly Phelps Rn, Eli Seeman Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

How effective is providing discharge instructions in native language for patients with limited English proficiency on decreasing adverse events when compared to those instructions provided in written English?

Postoperative Pain: Numerical Scale Vs. Subjective, Megan Lenihan Bsn, Rn, Amanda Moffo Bsn, Rn, Emily Young Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In a post-op patient, what is the effectiveness of a numerical pain scale, compared to a subjective pain scale, when it comes to proper pain management?

Constipation In Postoperative Cardiovascular Patients, Jessica Diaz Bsn, Samuel Mulunda Rn, Jacob Rudolph Rn, Emily Lovejoy Rn

Nurse Residency

Would postoperative cardiovascular patients that receive a preoperative bowel preparation as opposed to those who receive no bowel prep have a shorter ICU stay and less complications postoperatively?

Tavr Closure Devices And Their Effect On Bedrest Time, Emily Curtis Rn, Allie Gilbert Rn, Morgan Jackson Rn, Jaden Morin Rn, Shauna Riordan Rn

Nurse Residency

In transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve replacement patients, how do different bed rest times as well as different closure devices affect the patient outcomes postoperatively?

How Can We Improve How Delirium Is Managed In Acute Care?, Lauren Wargo Rn, Kaylyn Ritchie Rn, Jillian Lefebvre Rn

Nurse Residency

In the acute care population, does assessing the patient's risk factors for delirium upon admission and daily, as well as implementing evidence based preventative measures based upon risk factors, reduce the incidence and duration of delirium compared to the patient that is not screened for risk factors and does not have preventative measures implemented?

Initiation Of J-Tube, Emily Bolduc, Olivia Lagace, Megan Dunn, Lauren Long, Rolanda Nubuor

Nurse Residency

How does the initiation of J-Tube feeds affect the postoperative care plan of an esophagectomy patient?

Reduction Of Skin Breakdown With Early Indication Of Low Braden Scale Score, Robert Inniss Rn, Bsn, Kendra Sloan

Nurse Residency

In adult patients being admitted to the hospital from the emergency department, will early indication of low Braden Scale scores and the use of an air mattress help prevent skin integrity breakdown/help prevent the further breakdown of skin in patients who already are experiencing skin breakdown?

Unsafe Sleep Practices, Hillary Nash Rn, Bsn, Caitlin Rouselle Rn, Bsn, Sabrina Schleh Rn, Bsn

Nurse Residency

In newborns does enhanced verbal and visual education given to their parents/guardians related to unsafe sleep practices help to lower the incidence of unsafe sleep reported on our unit?

Reduction In Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries, Kelsey White Bsn, Rn, Kaley Rumery Bsn, Rn

Nurse Residency

In admitted in-patient adult patients, is the Braden scale assessment tool compared to other nursing interventions, more accurate in decreasing hospital acquired pressure injuries?