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The Effectiveness Of Music Therapy In The Pediatric Population, Megan Brewer, Jaclyn Lewis
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.
Efficacy Of Smartphone Technology On Improving Asthma Control And Compliance, Dustin Nelson, Lauren Macks, Gregory Paine, Forouzan Poursoltan, Tirhas Mekonnen, Melody L. Hartzler
Efficacy Of Smartphone Technology On Improving Asthma Control And Compliance, Dustin Nelson, Lauren Macks, Gregory Paine, Forouzan Poursoltan, Tirhas Mekonnen, Melody L. Hartzler
Pharmacy and Nursing Student Research and Evidence-Based Medicine Poster Session
Asthma is the fifth most costly disease in the U.S., estimated to cost over $50 billion annually. This large cost is due to the large number of hospitalizations, ER visits, and doctor’s office visits. Improving patient adherence to asthma medications would decrease these costs significantly by preventing most hospital and doctor’s office visits. AsthmaSense® is a free to download smartphone application available on both iTunes and Android marketplaces. AsthmaSense® will allow patients to record when they take their medications, as well as send them reminders to take their medications.
Health Maintenance Regarding Carbohydrate Counting And Calorie Restricted Diets In Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients, Chelsea Stoltzfus, Katie Siegle, Lauren Trainer
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 …