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Clinical Simulation Workshop For Healthcare Undergrads, Chloe Bennett, Erica Y. Hinojosa, Jennifer Roye, Steven Gellman

UTA Libraries Staff Publications - Archive

This is curriculum for a full 10-day clinical experience workshop designed for undergraduate healthcare students. It includes lesson plans and all accompanying digital materials.

Impact Of The Use Of Nutrition Information On Glycemic Control In Adults With Diabetes, Katelyn Richardson

All Master's Theses

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between glycemic control in adults with diabetes and the use of nutrition information (NI). A cross-sectional design evaluated adults with diabetes from the 2009-2010 and 2017-2020 NHANES databases. Use of NI was quantified based on the subject’s use of the Nutrition Facts Label, use of calorie information at restaurants, and use of either the USDA Food Guide Pyramid or My Plate. Glycemic control was established if the subject’s hemoglobin A1C concentration was 7.0% or lower. SAS Software (v. 9.4) was used for all statistical analysis. Differences between prevalences were established …

Student Productivity Log: An Innovative Approach To Managing Clinic Sessions With No Patient, Tara L. Newcomb, Jessica Suedbeck, Lauren Eusner, Amber W. Hunt

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Prevalence Of Sexually Implicit Attitudes In Entry-Level Dental Hygiene Students, Monica Drew, Emily Ludwig, Jessica Suedbeck, Adaira Howell

Dental Hygiene Faculty Publications

Purpose: There has been an increase in the number of persons identifying as LGBTQ+ in the United States. LQBTQ+ individuals are also subject to social stigmas and discrimination which create barriers to obtaining quality healthcare. Providers may harbor implicit or unconscious biases which may negatively affect their ability to provide impartial health or oral healthcare. An awareness of biases early in education may promote equitable care and increase quality of oral healthcare delivered to diverse populations. The purpose of this study was to determine prevalence of sexually implicit attitudes in entry-level dental hygiene students in one university.

Methods: This cross-sectional …

Improving Empathy With Simulation: A Quality Improvement Project, Jami Layne

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This study examines the effectiveness of simulation-based training in enhancing empathy levels among undergraduate nursing students. A lack of empathy can negatively impact the healthcare outcomes of patients (Levett-Jones et al., 2019). Improving the empathy levels of nursing students can improve patient outcomes and impact student learning outcomes such as the student’s ability to think critically and improve communication and social skills (Chua et al., 2021; Ferri et al., 2017; Hakansson Eklund et al., 2019; Koukourikos et al., 2021). The purpose of the quality improvement project was to improve empathy levels in undergraduate associate degree nursing students and increase the …

Perceptions And Use Of The Athletic Training Milestones In Education: A Report From The Aate Research Network, Cailee Welch Bacon, Barton Anderson, Julie Cavallario, Bonnie Van Lunen, Lindsey Eberman

Rehabilitation Sciences Faculty Publications

The Athletic Training Milestones (AT Milestones) were developed as an evaluation tool to capture the breadth and depth of athletic training knowledge, skills, and behavior. However, it is unclear whether athletic training programs are implementing this tool or how they are implementing it to gauge the athletic training clinical progression of students or residents. We aimed to explore the perceptions and use of the AT Milestones among educators in athletic training programs. We used a cross-sectional, web-based survey with open-ended questions to collect data from athletic training programs on if and how they implement the AT Milestones at a programmatic …

An Online Module To Promote Self-Care And Resiliency In Nursing Students, Karen Higgins, Janice Hawkins, Beth Tremblay, Lynn Wiles

Ellmer School of Nursing Faculty Publications

Because the demands of nursing education can impact the physical and mental health of nursing students, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s revised Essentials require inclusion of self-care and resilience education in nursing curricula. This article describes the development, implementation, and evaluation of a self-care module in a new online undergraduate course. Using the REST mnemonic (relationships, exercise, soul, and transformative thinking), students developed personalized self-care plans for the semester. End-of-course evaluations revealed an increase in self-care activities. The most used activities were exercise, humor, intentional rest, and healthy eating.

Evaluation Of A Novel 3d-Printed Task Trainer For The Simulation Of Gynecological Procedures At A Medical Academic Center, Jami Monico, Karen S. Carlson

Manuscripts: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Introduction

Learning and mastering the performance of gynecological procedures in a secure and supervised simulation setting is important for learners, especially in the early phases of medical education. This project aims to assess the efficacy of an innovative gynecological task trainer for diverse simulation sessions. Following engagement with the task trainer, learners evaluated their experiences with a comprehensive questionnaire. The results of the survey were scientifically analyzed and interpreted.

Methods

The innovative gynecological task trainer was created with 3D-printed plastic, silicone, and a tabletop base. Learners engaged in simulations in which they performed gynecologic procedures using the task trainer. Subsequently, …

Telehealth In Emergency Medicine Residency Training: A Model Curriculum, Laura Oh, Rahul Bhat, Michael J. Carr, Aditi U. Joshi, Bruce M. Lo, Ashley C. Rider, Lulu Wang, Michael C. Wadman, Samuel D. Luber

Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty Publications

Emergency physicians are well-positioned to take a leadership role in telehealth, particularly in emerging categories such as triage, direct acute unscheduled care, and virtual observation. However, the growth of telehealth has outpaced curricular development in emergency medicine (EM) residency programs. This manuscript presents a model longitudinal telehealth curriculum, developed by the consensus of education experts, including representatives from the telehealth interest groups from EM's two primary specialty societies: the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. The curriculum describes overarching goals and components that may serve as a foundation for individual institutions seeking to train …

The Effect Of Video Game Participation On Ophthalmoscopy Simulation Performance, Abdullah M. Rashid

Honors Undergraduate Theses

This study investigates how video gaming experience influences performance in simulation tasks on an ophthalmoscope simulator among premedical and medical students. Participants were categorized based on their gaming habits, and completion times for simulation tasks were recorded. Results indicate that individuals with greater gaming experience, both casual and hardcore gamers, demonstrated quicker and more accurate performance compared to non-gamers across all skill levels assessed. However, no significant difference was found between casual and hardcore gamers. These findings suggest that moderate engagement in video gaming may enhance visuospatial skills and hand-eye coordination relevant to simulation-based training, with potential implications for medical …

At The Heart Of Nursing: A Literature Review On Health Literacy Education In Nursing Curricula And Preparation For Patient Teaching Encounters, Samantha Garcia

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: Health literacy is defined as one’s ability to find, comprehend, and utilize information to make health decisions (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, n.d.). Globally, nursing students are exposed to the concept of health literacy during their degree-seeking years, yet no formal health literacy education exists across nursing curricula in pre-licensure programs at the associate and bachelor levels. This lack of standardization and non-emphasis of health literacy as a formal topic within education has contributed to poor provider performance and, in turn, low health literacy rates that may lead to suboptimal patient outcomes.

Significance: Studies have found that …

The Promise Of Graphic Medicine In Provider Training To Promote Mental Health, Prevent The Empathy Decline, And Improve Learning, Maeher Sukhija

Honors Undergraduate Theses

As medical students progress through their training, they experience a decline in empathy, mental health struggles, and difficulties in learning. The prevalence of depression, anxiety and burnout among medical students, along with the decline of empathy in medical students can impact their professionalism and quality of patient care as future physicians. This literature review shows how the integration of graphic medicine in provider training can address these problems, giving a new perspective on what medical education should look like. Thirty-three articles were found and reviewed by searching through the databases Academic Search Premier, PubMed, and Google Scholar, along with the …

Bioarchaeological Study Of Patterns Of Juvenile Oral Health In Ancient Peru, Nidhi S. Patel

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Dental caries have been identified for several centuries as a common pathology within individuals’ mouths, more specifically in the posterior teeth surfaces (Jesudass, Prabhu, Rajajee, & Sudheer, 2014). Although there have been modern procedures and preventative methods developed to help treat dental caries, in ancient times this was not always the case. The persistence of anterior teeth dental caries in juveniles is a unique pathology observed in Túcume that has not been studied yet. Through the analysis of skeletal samples, this research aims to study the specific case of the formation of anterior deciduous dental caries in juveniles located at …

Intouch Week Of January 1, 2024, New York Medical College

InTouch

• NYMC Looks Back at 2023
• Office of Student Mental Health and Wellness Kickstarts the Wellness Ambassador Program
• NYMC Transforms Workout Experience with Upgrades to Asprinio Fitness Center
• Dr. Daohong Lin Awarded $2,050,000 NIH Grant
• WISE to Empower Women in Science Entrepreneurship
• Notable Speakers Slated to Address the Class of 2024

A Vexing Case: A Newly Discovered Autoinflammatory Disease, Ashley Edwards, Md, Caroline Mcculley, Md

Poster Presentations

Introduction: Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, autoinflammatory, somatic (VEXAS) Syndrome is a recently recognized adult-onset autoinflammatory disease that can lead to potentially lifethreatening multi-system inflammation with estimated prevalence of up to 1 in 5,000 males over the age of 50. Given its significant morbidity and mortality and high prevalence, increased awareness of this condition is of foremost importance. Herein we outline a case of VEXAS syndrome. Case Presentation: Mr. N is a 73-year-old male with a past medical history significant for hypertension and recent episode of uveitis who first presented to the hospital for significant unintentional weight loss, fevers, and abdominal …

Characterization Of Sarcoidosis At A Combined Rheumatology- Pulmonary Clinic, Megan Schermerhorn, Md, Julianna Desmarais, Md

Poster Presentations

No abstract provided.

Titratable, Weight-Based Cisatracurium Infusions For Ventilation Synchrony In Ards, Nanako Miimi, Pharmd, Celine Munoz

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Abstract: Cisatracurium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used for paralysis in paitents with acute respiratory distress syndrome on mechanical ventilation. Paralysis prevents ventilator dyssynchrony and reduces patient’s work of breathing, which decreases the risk of pneumothorax. On November 1, 2023, PSVMC critical care units transitioned from fixed dosing of cisatracurium for ARDS to a weight-based, titratable dosing protocol. A single-center retrospective cohort study demonstrated cisatracurium titrated using train-of-four was associated with similar ventilatory and clinical outcomes with three folds reduction in cisatracrurium dose in comparison to fixed dose strategy. The purpose of this project is to evaluate the drug …

Tuberculous Myositis In The Leg Musculature, Tho Nguyen, Md

Books, Presentations, Posters, Etc.

Introduction - The majority of active Mycobacterium tuberculosis cases are pulmonary, but extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can account for up to 30% of active cases. Cases of tuberculosis myositis are rare and account for less than three percent of active cases and diagnosis is often delayed due to its rarity. We present a case of TB myositis and discuss the difficulties in diagnosis Case - Patient is an 82-year-old Vietnamese speaking female with hypertension and hyperlipidemia who presented for acute onset of nausea and vomiting in setting of three-month history of recurrent left lower extremity (LLE) swelling without systemic symptoms such …

Cloudy Consequences: Exploring Vaping-Induced Alveolar Proteinosis, Jennifer Wong, Do, Omar Pandhair, Md, Abby Lindseth, Md, Cameron Long, Md

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY1

Pulmonary Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Hannah Kirk, Do, Omar Pandhair, Md

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY1

Ofatumumab Associated Legionella Pneumonia In A Young Multiple Sclerosis Patient, Jobe Ashby, Md, Omar Pandhair

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY2

Ecmo As A Bridge To Lung Transplant For Refractory Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease, Matthew Moritz, Md, Omar Pandhair, Md

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY2

Hydroxocobalamin In Septic Shock Management: Should It Be Introduced Sooner?, Linh Tang Taylor, Md, Cameron Miles Long, Md, Omar Pandhair, Md

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY2

Increasing The Use Of Sglt-2 Inhibitors In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes And Chronic Kidney Disease, Amanda Tep, Do, Jason Heino, Do, Shelley Schoepflin Sanders, Md, Alyssa Nelson

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY3

Addressing The Prescribing Patterns And Environmental Impact Ofdry Powder Inhalers (Dpi) Versus Metered Dose Inhalers (Mdi), Abby Lindseth, Md, Claudia Leonard, Md, Facp, Michelle Sanders, Md, Facp

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY3

Bridging Care And Cost: Enhancing Communication In Hospital Settings By Incentivizing Electronic Medical Tools To Promote Value, Christinia Patel, Md, Shelley Schoepflin Sanders

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY3

Where Did The Oxygen Go? (Case Report On Acquired Methemoglobinemia), Julia Townsend, Md, Ryan Apathy, Md, Stephanie Griffith

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

2024-2025 PGY2

Caries Risk Prediction In Pediatric Patients Using Machine Learning Techniques: A Retrospective Study, Nagarathna P J, Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan, Aysha Jebin A, Shikar Daniel, Kaladhar Reddy Aileni, Santosh R Patil

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease prevalent in children and is often influenced by behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors. Traditional caries risk assessment methods have a limited accuracy and objectivity. Machine learning (ML) models provide a data-driven approach for predicting caries risk, thereby enabling targeted interventions.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to develop and validate ML models for predicting caries risk in pediatric patients aged 6–12 years by incorporating clinical, behavioral, dietary, and socioeconomic factors.

Methods: This retrospective observational study included 148 children aged 6–12 years. Data, including demographic details, Decayed Missing Filling …

Navigating Asynchronous Online Learning: The Impacts Of Active Learning And Assigned Group Work On Student Motivation, Belonging, And Inclusion, Shea Elisabeth Carr

Theses and Dissertations--Biology

Motivation, belonging, and inclusion are all critical factors for student success but can be difficult to support in asynchronous online courses. Active learning and required group work have been shown to increase student motivation in in-person and synchronous online courses, but little is known about their impact in online asynchronous settings. This dissertation aimed to 1) evaluate the effect of active learning on student motivation in an online asynchronous setting and 2) evaluate the impact of assigned group work on student motivation and perceptions of belonging and inclusion within the context of an online, asynchronous physiology laboratory course. It was …

Promoting A More Diverse And Inclusive Research Workforce Through The Research Scholars Program, Nancy Schoenberg, Jimmy Robinson, Margaret J. Mcgladrey, Lisa A. Cassis, Darwin Conwell, Kevin J. Pearson, Lisa R. Tannock, Donna Wilcock, Stephanie White

Markey Cancer Center Faculty Publications

Background

Novel and comprehensive approaches are needed to address shortcomings in the diversity and inclu- siveness of the scientific workforce. In response to this need and informed by multiple programs and data sources, we created the Research Scholars Program (RSP). The RSP is a yearlong program for early-career faculty with an overall objective to overcome barriers to the academic success, retention, progression, and promotion of groups underrepre- sented in biomedical and behavioral research. The goal of the RSP is to increase research confidence and productivity, build a supportive research community, and reduce isolation by providing personal and group research enrichment …