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Urologists’ Opinion On Treating Asymptomatic Stones: Would We Treat Ourselves As We Treat Our Patients? Survey From European Association Of Urology, Young Academicurologists, Endourology And Urolithiasis Working Party, Tarık Emre Şener, Thomas Tailly, Yılören Tanidir, Etienne Xavier Keller, Amelia Pietropaolo, Juan Gomez Rivas, Zeeshan Hameed, Vincent De Coninck, Tzevat Tefi̇k, Kemal Sarica, Ali Serdar Gözen, Andreas Skolarikos, Olivier Traxer, Christian Seitz, Bhaskar Somani

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Management of asymptomatic kidney stones is an ongoing debate with follow-up and treatment guidelines based on low-level evidence. Our aim was to evaluate current management of asymptomatic urinary stones.Materials and methods: A 70-question survey was designed in collaboration with European Association of Urology, Young Academic Urologists, Section of Uro-Technology and Section of Urolithiasis groups and distributed. Responders filled out hypothetical scenarios from 2 perspectives, either as treating physicians, or as patients themselves.Results: A total of 212 (40.01%) responses were obtained. Median responder age was 39 years. 75% of responders were interested in “urolithiasis”. 82.5% had never experienced a renal colic, …

Diurnal Rhythm Of Urinary Aquaporin-2 In Children With Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis, Nehal Abdelhamid, Mohamed A. Abd Almawla, Aliaa A. Wahby, Mervat Ismail, Hani Abdelsalam Elmikaty, Hanan M. Hamed, Ingy Ashmawy, Bataul Mohamed Abdelraoaf, Enas Mokhtar Abdelhamid, Hassan M. Salam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Nocturnal enuresis can be frustrating for children and their families as the child ages. Our aim is to evaluate urine aquaporin 2 (AQP-2) as a noninvasive biomarker of water balance in children with primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE).Material and methods: The study included 90 children; sixty-eight children suffering from PMNE aged (9.57 ± 2.16) years and 22 healthy children with good toilet control, matched sex and age. All enuretic children were subjected to complete history taking, clinical evaluation, and bed wetting diary. Serum arginine vasopressin (AVP) and urine AQP-2 were tested in the morning (at 9–11 am) and evening (at …

Evaluation Of The Aquaporin Molecules Characterization In The Sperm Cells Of Men From Different Aged, Fikret Gevrek, Osman Serden Gencel, Selim Görgün, Mikail Kara, Muzaffer Katar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Male infertility rises for many reasons, along with age; therefore, we aimed to research the characterization of aquaporin-3, 7, and 8 in human sperm belonging to different age groups. Material and methods: This study was conducted on sperm samples of men aged over 18 years. A total of 60 men were included in the study and divided into three age groups: group 1, age 18–25 years (n = 20); group 2, age 26–35 years (n = 20); and group 3, age ≥35 years (n = 20). Sperm ejaculates obtained from each participant were used for spermiogram tests, Kruger strict morphology …

Comparison Of The Clinical Efficacy Of Ultrasound-Guided Gon Blockade Using Low And High Concentrations Of Bupivacaine In Chronic Migraine, Ümit Murat Parpucu, Onur Küçük, Fatih Sağ, Suna Akın Takmaz, Barış Kiran, İsmail Eren Durmuş, Yılmaz Karaduman, Semih Aydemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to retrospectively compare the effect of greater occipital nerve (GON) block performed with ultrasonography using low (0.3%) and high (0.5%) concentrations of bupivacaine on pain scores and patient satisfaction in chronic migraine (CM).Materials and methods: The mean number of days with pain, the mean duration of pain in the attacks, and the highest numerical rating scale (NRS) scores recorded in the 1 month preblock and 1 and 3 months postblock of 80 patients (40 for Group 1, 0.3% bupivacaine; 40 for Group 2, 0.5% bupivacaine) who underwent ultrasonography-guided GON block were recorded from the …

Sodium-Fluorescein-Guided Awake Surgery For Cerebral Metastases Located In Eloquent Brain Areas: Technical Notes And Preliminary Experiences, Alper Türkkan, Pınar Ocak, Marzieh Karimi Khezri, Ahmet Bekar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Awake craniotomy (AC) maximizes the resection of lesions in eloquent brain areas while preserving functionality.Tumor delineation with intraoperative use of sodium fluorescein (NaFl) facilitates total resection. When used with AC, it may allowfor safe resection without increasing the risk of postoperative neurologic deficits. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of thecombined use of NaFl and AC for maximum safe resection in patients with brain metastases.Material and methods: Patients who underwent AC due to brain metastasis in the Department of Neurosurgery of Uludağ University’sFaculty of Medicine between January 1, 2018 and August 1, 2022, were retrospectively analyzed. The study comprised …

Analysis Of Risk Factors And Changes In Myocardial Biomarker Levels In 122 Cases Of Early Neonatal Anemia, Zhenhua Sui

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Anemia in the first week after birth, which could affect growth, development, and organ function, should be an important warning sign to clinicians. The aim of this study was to assess the related risk factors of early neonatal anemia and to analyze the effect of anemia on the expression levels of myocardial markers in newborns.Materials and methods: Clinical data from 122 confirmed cases of anemic newborns and 108 nonanemic newborns were collected to analyze the independent risk factors for early anemia using logistic regression analyses. Blood samples were collected from both groups for the detection of myocardial markers, including the …

Risk Factors Of Congenital Nomalies Of The Kidney And Urinary Tract (Cakut): Exposureto Mobile Phones During Pregnancy, Kübra Çeleğen, Esra Özgül, Zeynep Yeşi̇ldağ, Erdem Yusuf Çamirci, Mehmet Çeleğen, Ayşegül Bükülmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract(CAKUT) are the leading causes of childhood chronic kidney disease (CKD). The etiology of most of the cases is thought to be multifactorial. In this study, risk factors for CAKUT and the effect of mobile phone-related electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure during pregnancy were investigated.Materials and methods: Fifty-seven cases and 57 healthy controls under 2 years of age were included and their mothers were subjected to a questionnaire. Groups were compared for parents’ demographics, pregestational (chronic disease, body mass index, use of the folic acid supplements) and antenatal variables (gestational disease, weight gain during …

Predictive Values Of Mallampati Score, Tonsillar Size, And Bmi Z-Score In The Presence And Severity Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Pediatric Population, Ayşe Kaçar Bayram, Ahu Paketçi̇, Melek Nur Şahbaz, Sevde Daşdelen, Serkan Bilge Koca

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder in children. Determination of riskfactors for the development of OSA is essential for early diagnosis and treatment of the disease and decreases the risk of negativeconsequences. This study aimed to investigate the predictive values of Mallampati score, tonsillar size, and BMI z-score in the presenceand severity of OSA in children.Materials and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study included 114 children with OSA symptoms. All children were assessedby BMI z-score, Mallampati score, and tonsillar size and underwent overnight polysomnography. They were consecutively selected andassigned to 4 groups as follows: Group 1 included …

Elderly And Aged Asthma Have Different Characteristics: Results Of A Multicenter Study, Ebru Damadoğlu, Özge Öztürk Aktaş, Bilun Gemi̇ci̇oğlu, Nafiye Yilmaz, Fulşen Bozkuş, Vehbi Ayhan, Ayşe Füsun Kalpaklioğlu, Ferda Öner Erkekol, Yavuz Havlucu, Fuat Erel, Ömür Aydin, Aydanur Eki̇ci̇, Ayşe Baççioğlu, Serap Argun Bariş, Gözde Köycü Buhari̇, Berrin Ceyhan, Özlem Göksel, Mehmet Köse, Adile Berna Dursun, Füsun Yildiz, Arzu Yorgancioğlu, Sacide Rana Işik, Dane Edi̇ger, İpek Kıvılcım Oğuzülgen, Ahmet Uğur Demi̇r, Gül Karakaya, Ali Fuat Kalyoncu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Characteristics of asthma in the elderly population is not well-known. The aim of the present study was to evaluateasthma in the elderly population, to compare disease characteristics between patients diagnosed <60 (aged asthma) and ≥60 (elderlyasthma) years of age.Materials and methods: The study was a prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional type. A questionnaire was filled out to patients 60years of age and over, that have been followed for asthma for at least 3 months. Asthma Control Test (ACT), eight-item MoriskyMedication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) was filled out, inhaler device technique was assessed.Results: A total of 399 patients were included from 17 tertiary care centers across the country. Mean age was 67.11 years and 331 (83%)were female. The age at asthma diagnosis was ≥60 in 146 (36.6%) patients. Patients diagnosed ≥60 years were older (p < 0.001), hadhigher education level (p < 0.001), more commonly had first-degree relative with asthma (p = 0.038), asthma related comorbidities(p = 0.009) and accompanying rhinitis/rhinosinusitis (p = 0.005), had better asthma control (p = 0.001), were using less controllermedications (p = 0.014). Inhaler technique was correct in 37% of the patients with no difference in between the groups. Treatmentcompliance was better in elderly asthma patients (p < 0.001). In the multivariate logistic regression analysis, having well-controlledasthma (odds ratio = 1.61, CI = 1.04–2.51), and high medication adherence rate (odds ratio = 2.43, CI = 1.48–4.0) were associated withbeing in the elderly asthma group.Conclusion: The characteristics of asthma are different among patients aged 60 years and over which seems to be related to onset age ofasthma. In our cohort, the elderly asthma patients had higher education level, and treatment adherence and asthma control was better.Patients diagnosed ≥60 years of age did not have more severe disease.

Evaluation Of Bone Health In Terms Of Osteoporosis In Adult Patients With Neuromuscular Disease, Özgür Zeliha Karaahmet, Eda Gürçay, Yasemin Tombak Yildizkan, Damla Cankurtaran, Zeynep Tuba Bahti̇yarca, Ebru Umay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

There are no current guidelines to help clinicians decide whether patients with adult neuromuscular disease (NMD) should be screened or treated for osteoporosis (OP). This study was undertaken to investigate the presence of OP in patients with various types of NMD and to examine the relationship between OP evaluation parameters and functional status, daily living activities, balance, and ambulation levels.Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study included 45 patients with NMDs. The patients were divided into 3 groups, depending on the affected component of the motor unit (neuronopathy group, neuropathy group, and myopathy group). The laboratory and demographic data were recorded …

Minipuberty Period Of Children With Atopic Dermatitis Compared To Healthy Children, Serkan Bilge Koca, Hatice Eke Güngör, Murat Cansever

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an inflammatory, pruritic, noncontagious, chronic relapsing skin disease. Skin barrierabnormalities, excessive T helper 2 activity, and immune dysregulation are held responsible. Androgens have a negative effect on theintegrity of the epidermal skin barrier, while estrogen has a positive effect. We aimed to investigate whether hormones make a differencebetween healthy children and children with AD during minipuberty.Materials and methods: A total of 96 infants (postnatal 4–13 weeks), 48 diagnosed with AD and 48 controls, were included. Each groupconsisted of 23 girls (47.9%) and 25 boys (52.1%). Anthropometric examinations and hormone measurements were compared.Results: The two groups, having …

Psychometric Properties Of T E Canadian Occupational Performance Measure In Older Individuals, Onur Altuntaş, Medine Nur Özata Değerli̇, Ege Temi̇zkan, Gamze Eki̇ci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) is a person-centered assessment tool frequently used to identify occupational problems in older individuals and establish goals for geriatric rehabilitation. This study aims to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of COPM (COPM-TR) in older people.Materials and methods: One hundred older people completed the COPM-TR, and 25 of them participated in a retest within two weeks. The convergent construct validity analyses of the COPM-TR included conducting correlation analyses between the COPM-TR and the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and Lawton Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (Lawton-IADL) scales. The Performance and Satisfaction …

Is Gut Microbiota Of Patients With Als Different From That Of Healthy Individuals?, Zeri̇n Özaydin Aksun, Seyda Erdoğan, Ayşe Kalkanci, Eli̇f Ayça Şahi̇n, Tuğba Çuhadar, H. Özden Şener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease. Several studies shown that alterations of microbiota, increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders. We aimed to reveal whether there is a difference in the gut microbiota of patients with ALS.Materials and methods: The participants are divided into three groups. Group 1 formed patients with ALS. Healthy family members living in the same house of the patients formed Group 2. Lastly, sex, age-matched healthy people were included in Group 3. Fecal samples were collected in 15 mL falcon tubes and stored at -80 °C. Genomic DNA isolation was performed on samples. …

Association Of Gait Speed And Handgrip Strength With Falls In Older Adults: The Role Of Cognition, Nesli̇han Kayahan Satiş, Sultan Keski̇n Demi̇rcan, Mehmet İlki̇n Naharci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Fall risk assessment is crucial for older adults because falls are associated with morbidity and mortality. This study investigated the relationship of gait speed (GS) and handgrip strength (HGS) with falls and assessed whether cognition mediates this causality.Materials and methods: The study was conducted in a tertiary referral geriatric outpatient clinic. The physical performance of participants was evaluated by GS and HGS. All falls the previous year were noted and factors associated with falls were analyzed using multivariate regression analysis.Results: A total of 1,018 older adults, with a mean age of 78.8 years (±7.2), of whom 64.2% were female, …

Distribution And Classifications Of Pkhd1 Gene Variants In Turkish Population With Next Generation Sequencing Method, Yüksel Gezgi̇n, Berkay Kirnaz, Rauf Baylarov, Afi̇g Berdeli̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney disease. This study aims to detect rare and common DNA variants of the PKHD1 gene using next-generation sequencing (NGS) and to classify them in terms of being pathogenic according to The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Materials and methods: NGS analysis was performed on the DNA of 304 patients who were referred to Ege University Molecular Medicine Laboratory with suspected polycystic kidney disease. Results: As a result, a total of 82 different DNA variants, 16 of which were novel, were detected. The breakdown of the variants found is …

Are Serum Thrombomodulin And Interleukin-8 Levels Associated With Disease Severity And Mortality In Critically Ill Children With Respiratory Failure?, Di̇lan Akgün Ünlü, Hazal Ceren Tuğrul, Selen Ceren Çakmak, Gürkan Atay, Seher Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Thrombomodulin (TM) is found on endothelial cell surfaces and increases in response to endothelial injury of different organs. Interleukin (IL)-8 regulates pulmonary inflammation. TM and IL-8 are candidate biological markers of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The aim of the present study was to compare TM and IL-8 levels in pediatric patients with and without ARDS who received respiratory support and to determine their relationships with prognosis.Materials and methods: This was a prospective observational study of 55 patients who received respiratory support in the pediatric intensive care unit. Eighteen patients without active infection were defined as the control group. …

Pressing Toward Progress: A Phenomenological Study Exploring Perceptions Of Wellness Among Black Female Non-Traditional Students, Stacey Wiggins

Theses and Dissertations

Black female nontraditional student enrollment is increasing. Black women have higher rates of preventable stress related health issues than their white counterparts. While they have shown endurance and resilience to pursue their degree, it can jeopardize their wellness. This study provides an understanding of how this population perceives their wellness and what can be done to help them matriculate higher education without violating their wellness.

Cbct Perceptions Of Radiology Leaders In The Midwest Dental Schools: A Qualitative Study, Tenzin Dadul

Dissertations

Problem

The integration of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in dental education is hindered by a lack of formal training among radiology leaders, insufficient institutional support, and financial constraints. Despite the proven efficacy of CBCT in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning, its adoption in pre-doctoral curricula remains limited. This gap in education poses significant challenges for dental graduates, who are increasingly expected to utilize advanced imaging technologies in clinical practice.

Purpose of Study

This qualitative study aimed to explore the perceptions of radiology leaders in Midwest dental schools regarding the integration of CBCT education into pre-doctoral curricula. The objectives …

ผลของการฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวและขาสองข้างร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางที่มีต่อสมรรถภาพร่างกายในนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลชาย, สถาพร พื้นดอนเค็ง

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อศึกษาผลของการฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางที่มีต่อสมรรถภาพร่างกายในนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลชาย วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย กลุ่มตัวอย่างนักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลระดับมหาวิทยาลัย เพศชาย อายุระหว่าง 18-25 ปี จำนวน 24 คน แบ่งกลุ่มตัวอย่างออกเป็น 2 กลุ่ม กลุ่มละ 12 คน กลุ่มที่ 1 ฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทาง และกลุ่มที่ 2 ฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาสองข้างร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทาง ทั้งสองกลุ่มฝึกการกระโดดและตามด้วยการวิ่งเร็วเปลี่ยนทิศทาง จำนวน 6-10 ชุด ทำการฝึก 2 วันต่อสัปดาห์ เป็นระยะเวลา 8 สัปดาห์ ก่อนและหลังการฝึก ทำการทดสอบสมรรถภาพทางร่างกาย ได้แก่ ความสามารถในการกระโดดสูง ความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว การความสามารถด้านการทรงตัว และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ จากนั้นนำข้อมูลที่ได้มาวิเคราะห์ทางสถิติโดยหาค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐานความแตกต่างภายในกลุ่ม โดยการทดสอบค่าทีแบบรายคู่และความแตกต่างระหว่างกลุ่ม โดยการทดสอบค่าทีแบบอิสระ กำหนดความมีนัยสำคัญที่ระดับ .05 ผลการวิจัย หลังการฝึก 8 สัปดาห์ พบว่า กลุ่มที่ 1 และกลุ่มที่ 2 มีความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว การความสามารถในการทรงตัวในขาข้างที่ถนัด เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 และกลุ่มที่ 1 มีความสามารถในการกระโดดสูง ความสามารถในการทรงตัวในขาข้างที่ไม่ถนัด และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ เพิ่มขึ้นอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 นอกจากนี้ เมื่อเปรียบเทียบหลังการฝึกระหว่างกลุ่ม พบว่า ทั้ง 2 กลุ่มไม่พบความแตกต่างอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติในทุกตัวแปร สรุปผลการวิจัย การฝึกพลัยโอเมตริกด้วยขาเดียวร่วมกับการเปลี่ยนทิศทางช่วยพัฒนา พลังกล้ามเนื้อขา ความคล่องแคล่วว่องไว ความสามารถในการทรงตัว และความสามารถด้านการวิ่งด้วยความเร็วสูงสุดแบบซ้ำ จึงเป็นโปรแกรมที่มีประสิทธิภาพในการพัฒนาสมรรถภาพร่างกายให้แก่นักกีฬาแฮนด์บอลเป็นอย่างได้ดี

Fat-Free Mass Is Positively Associated With Urine Specific Gravity In Athletes And Active Adults: A Quantitative Review, Patrick B. Wilson, Ian P. Winter

Exercise Science Faculty Publications

Background: Urine specific gravity (USG) is a commonly used assessment method to estimate the prevalence of hypohydration, typically based on a common threshold of ≥ 1.020. Some research has shown that USG can vary based on body size and composition, but the evidence to date is limited. This review examined whether an association between fat-free mass (FFM), a component of body composition, and USG could be detected among published articles that have reported these variables in athletes and physically active individuals.

Methods: By searching Google Scholar, the authors identified a large number of published articles (n = 161) reporting anthropometrics …

Employees' Perception Of The Management Of The Covid-19 Crisis At Najran University, Saudi Arabia, Noora Nasser Alsuhaibani

Dissertations

Problem

During the COVID-19 crisis, particularly in the context of Saudi education, the ability to physically attend schools and colleges was greatly hindered due to the widespread transmission of the virus and the resulting obstacles. The issues necessitated the use of crisis management strategies. Some Saudi universities are capable of implementing an organized plan both before to and during crisis management, whereas others lack this competence. This is a substantial problem. Several universities in Saudi Arabia effectively managed the COVID-19 epidemic, whereas others did not. Furthermore, prior studies on crisis management indicate that administrators exhibit diverse responses. By participating in …

Understanding Emerging Adult Mental Health And Attachment: The Roles Of Parental Factors In Childhood, Trauma, And Gender, Christiana A. Howell

Dissertations

Problem

The experience of the parental environment growing up, parental psychopathology in childhood, exposure to trauma throughout the lifespan, insecure adult attachment, and social support have been established as factors that influence mental health in adulthood. These factors have not yet been studied together as a complex model of emerging adult mental health and attachment. The purpose of this study was to develop a theoretically and empirically supported model of these factors to understand how these factors interact to influence mental health in emerging adulthood. Additionally, the purpose was to understand if these factors interact differently based on gender.

Method …

Impact Of Oxytocin And Tetrahydrocannabinol On Signs Of Fear In The Rat, Jair E. Alvarez Jr.

EWU Masters Thesis Collection

BACKGROUND: Oxytocin (OXT) has been used as a post-treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previous research suggests that pre-treatment of intranasal OXT attenuates signs of fear in rats; however, the impact of intraperitoneal (i.p) OXT pre-treatment on signs of fear in rats is unknown. We also explored the effects of delta-9 (psychoactive component of cannabidiol) and delta-8 (delta-9 isomer) THC pre-treatment on attenuating signs of fear in the rat. METHODS: For each experiment, male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 5 groups, (n=8 per group); 1.) controls (vehicle and no foot shock), 2.) shock (vehicle and foot shock), 3.) low dose …

‘News Reporting On Possible Origins Of The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Critical Review And Case Study’, Raya M. Fanuzzi

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

This project is a critical analysis of news reports that discuss the potential origins of the 'COVID-19' pandemic for the purposes of identifying themes and trends in the actual reporting. Around 500 news reports published in the U.S. were analyzed and over 100 of them were selected for the critical review. Articles were found using 'Access News Archive' and Google search engine. Original methods for analyzing and reviewing articles were developed and used. A case study is included aside from the review which focuses specifically on trends in fact-check reporting during the pandemic.

Coping With Eco-Emotions, Cassandra O. Berg, Sylvia Wood, Sylvia Luceno, Kaitlyn M. Blume, Siena Cysewski, Jack Person, Alis Auch

Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts

"Coping with Eco-Emotions” was an initiative aimed at tackling the growing challenges of emotional distress brought about by the impacts of climate change, specifically eco-grief and eco-anxiety. Despite the complex and widespread nature of the issue and the limited training of the group in the field of mental health, the goal was to raise awareness about eco-emotions and provide a supportive space for individuals to process their feelings related to the climate crisis. Through hosting a week-long series of events, each tailored to a different strategy for addressing eco-emotions, the project aimed to create a platform for individuals at the …

Transition To Assisted Living: An Occupational Therapy Perspective, Allison Clayton Ot/S, Sheridan Ferland Otd, Otr/L, Jill Pokaski Dpt, Gcs

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones

• 17% of the U.S. population is older adults, and approximately 7 out of 10 will need long-term care in their lifetime (Mohler & Miller, 2020)

• Relocation to a long-term care facility is linked to depression and/or anxiety (Polacsek & Woolford, 2022).

• Culture and staff understanding impact resident acclimation (Polacsek & Woolford, 2022; Fitzpatrick & Tzouvara, 2019).

• Care staff often report a lack of confidence in their ability to connect with and discuss difficult topics with residents (Polacsek & Woolford, 2022).

PIO: Will an Occupational Therapy (OT) focused transition protocol improve perceived acclimation for older adults moving …

Creating Parent-To-Parent Support Groups For Parents With Children With A Neurodivergent Diagnosis, Breanna Mendell Ots, Tania Rose Otd, Otr/L, Rebecca Erwin Otr/L

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones

Research Question: What effects do support groups for parents with children with a neurodivergent diagnosis have on a parent’s stress level and well-being?

Research Aim:  To implement parent support groups to support parents and create a community. It is the hope that these groups will reduce parents’ stress and increase their sense of well-being.

Research Purpose: Gain a better understanding of stress and well-being of parents of a child with a neurodivergent condition • Establish parent to parent support groups to decrease stress and increase well-being.

Cognition And Communication Supports For Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Emily Smith Bs, Ots, Nancy Dooley Phd, Otr/L, Cdp, Faota

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones

Research Question: Does education on functional cognition improve the confidence of DSPs to meet the communication needs of individuals with IDD?

Objective: To educate staff on improving the effective communication skills of non-verbal individuals utilizing communication devices to improve self-advocacy of choices in meaningful activities

The Impact Of Intentional Collaboration And Play-Based Programming On Fine-Motor Development In Preschool Children, Amy Propst B.S., Tania Rose Tania Rosa, Otd, Otr/L, Kristin Charpentier B.S.

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones

Research Question: What are the effects of intentional collaboration and play-based programming on functional fine-motor skill development in preschool children?

Purpose: To support the development of foundational fine-motor skills in preschool aged children to increase their independence in functional activities such as scissor use, paper folding and ADL engagement.

Aim: To determine if intentional collaboration and a play-based program have an impact on functional fine-motor skills in preschool children.

How Home Modifications Impact Caregiver Burden, Kanani Badua Bs, Ots, Nancy J. Dooley Phd, Otr/L, Cdp, Catia Garell, Ma, Otr, Scem, Catia Garell Ma, Otr, Scem

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Capstones

Background:

• Home modifications effectively create a safer, more independent way of living for adults with disabilities or who desire to age in place

• By 2020, there were about 53.0 million caregivers in the U.S. (“Caregiving in the United States 2020”, 2020)

• 23% of the caregivers in the U.S. say their own health has worsened (“Caregiving in the United States 2020”, 2020)

• Limited studies around home modifications and caregiver burden

• Home modifications’ effectiveness alone vs. with a co-intervention, such as occupational therapy

Purpose: to implement an outcome measure to assess the effectiveness of home modifications on …