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Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

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2012

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Full-Text Articles in Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy In The Pediatric Population, Megan Brewer, Jaclyn Lewis Nov 2012

The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy In The Pediatric Population, Megan Brewer, Jaclyn Lewis

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Music therapy (MT) is defined as, “the systematic use of music or musical elements-along with the resulting interpersonal relationship with a trained music therapist to achieve optimal health outcomes…” (The Effectiveness, 2010). Nurses are able to implement music therapy in care. Decreasing fear, anxiety, and ultimately pain will enhance the patient’s experience at the hospital and will lessen the burden of performing care on the patient, decrease stress on caregivers, and ease the provision of care on health professionals.


Health Maintenance Regarding Carbohydrate Counting And Calorie Restricted Diets In Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients, Chelsea Stoltzfus, Katie Siegle, Lauren Trainer Nov 2012

Health Maintenance Regarding Carbohydrate Counting And Calorie Restricted Diets In Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients, Chelsea Stoltzfus, Katie Siegle, Lauren Trainer

Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session

Diabetes Mellitus is a rapidly growing epidemic in today’s society. In 2000, 2.8% (171 million) of the world had this diagnosis. In 2030, it is expected to increase to 4.4% (366 million). There is an increased need for research and implementation in the nursing field to manage diabetic symptoms. Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a cellular change causing insulin to be resistant to the cells which leads to a build up of glucose. Multiple medical complications can result from the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2. The purpose of this study is to determine which diabetic diet is more effective …