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Full-Text Articles in Medical Specialties
Occupational Therapy's Role In Maternal Mental Health Within Transition From Nicu To Home, Victoria Briltz, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott
Occupational Therapy's Role In Maternal Mental Health Within Transition From Nicu To Home, Victoria Briltz, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott
San Marcos, Fall 2019
The purpose of this capstone project is to identify OT’s role in maternal mental health following the transition home from a NICU setting. This capstone project focused on mothers’ roles, routines, and environment during the transition from the NICU to home. Mothers may feel unprepared for the discharge home when their babies are ready to leave the NICU (Boykova, 2016). Occupational therapists address occupational performance through skilled interventions for women during the perinatal period; however, there is a lack of evidence guiding occupational therapy for providing services for maternal wellness (Slootjes, 2016). This capstone project will help share information, ideas, …
What Is Congenital Talipes Equinovarus?, Cornelia Lieb-Lundell
What Is Congenital Talipes Equinovarus?, Cornelia Lieb-Lundell
San Marcos, Fall 2019
An estimated 80% of clubfoot cases occur in low to middle-income countries. Incidence of clubfoot is estimated to be 1-1.5 per 1000 births, and male to female occurrence is 3:1. (1) Left untreated, this congenital anomaly becomes a “neglected clubfoot” and can result in lifelong hardships including limited ambulation related to gait deviations, pain, foot deformities and an inability to wear shoes. Without treatment, this health condition can lead to functional limitations with limited independence in activities of daily living and participation restrictions within the family and community related to decreased mobility. (2)
The intervention presented is the main components …
Lifestyle Management For Individuals With Vestibular Disorders, Michelle Pock, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott
Lifestyle Management For Individuals With Vestibular Disorders, Michelle Pock, Becki Cohill, Susan Macdermott
San Marcos, Fall 2019
Individuals with vestibular disorders have concerns that impact lifestyle including limiting activities of daily living, limiting participation in social events, difficulty driving, and difficulty working (Cohen, 2014). Occupational therapists are able to help individuals with vestibular disorders by task analyzing symptom provoking activities, assessing the impact of symptoms on occupations, providing adaptations, and providing ways to modify environments (Gronski, Neville, Kannenberg, & Cohen, 2017). While occupational therapists are qualified to provide services to sustain and improve the occupational performance of individuals with vestibular disorders, occupational therapy is not well represented in this area particularly in addressing lifestyle components for vestibular …
The Effect Of Aquatic Interventions In Combination With Early Start Physical Therapy Services On Gross Motor Development In A Male Child With Down Syndrome, Roxanne Mueller
San Marcos, Fall 2019
Introduction: Aquatic therapy has been used in various patient populations as a modality to facilitate motor control and manage tonicity.1-3 Despite the variety of literature addressing individuals with Down syndrome (DS) and aquatic therapy, there has been little described about the effects of aquatic therapy on early gross motor development in children with DS.
Purpose: The purpose of this case study is to examine whether aquatic physical therapy interventions combined with early start physical therapy influence gross motor developmental delay in a child with DS.
Case Description: The patient is a 31-month-old boy with diagnosis of …
Severe Hypophosphatemia In A Patient With A Relapsing Lymphoma, Xiaoying Deng, Md, Phd, Edgar Guzman-Suarez, Md, Anju Yadav, Md, Rakesh Gulati, Md
Severe Hypophosphatemia In A Patient With A Relapsing Lymphoma, Xiaoying Deng, Md, Phd, Edgar Guzman-Suarez, Md, Anju Yadav, Md, Rakesh Gulati, Md
Department of Medicine Posters
Hypophosphatemia in cancer patients is commonly ascribed to chemotherapy, renal wasting or malnutrition from anorexia and poor PO intake. We report a case caused by rapid cancer cell proliferation. 61-year-old woman with history of marginal zone lymphoma diagnosed in 2017 who presented with fatigue, poor oral intake and undetectable phosphate levels (Phos) for 5 days. Her outpatient medications included Acyclovir 400 mg by mouth daily, Allopurinol 100 mg PO daily and Enoxaparin 60 mg under the skin every 12 hours. Blood work revealed phosphate levels less than1 mg/dl (normal 2.4-4.5mg/dl). Her intact PTH level was normal. Her phosphate level further …
How To Use Peanut Ige Levels To Predict Challenge Outcomes In The Pediatric Population, Nalin U.G., Jay Portnoy, Jodi Shroba, Salman Aljubran
How To Use Peanut Ige Levels To Predict Challenge Outcomes In The Pediatric Population, Nalin U.G., Jay Portnoy, Jodi Shroba, Salman Aljubran
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Introduction: The accepted clinical practice is to consider oral challenge when peanut IgE levels are 2.0 kUA/L or less in patients with a history of a major reaction or less than 5.0 kUA/L in patients with only sensitization. Certain populations are predisposed to having increased IgE levels, and these patients are often not offered challenges due to elevated numbers.
Methods: We reviewed unidentified patients information from January 2017 to July 2019 on peanut IgE levels and oral challenge outcomes through REDCap database. A ROC using SPSS from IBM was used and the points from the ROC curve were used to …
Standardizing Aminoglycoside Induced Ototoxicity Monitoring, Claire Elson, Christopher M. Oermann, Stephanie Duehlmeyer, Ellen Meier
Standardizing Aminoglycoside Induced Ototoxicity Monitoring, Claire Elson, Christopher M. Oermann, Stephanie Duehlmeyer, Ellen Meier
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Aminoglycoside (AG) antibiotics are essential for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Nontuberculous mycobacteria. Monitoring is critical secondary to potential nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CMKC), standardized nephrotoxicity monitoring in 2016. Observed variable ototoxicity monitoring practices. Prevalence of ototoxicity, 2016 CFF Patient Registry, 1.1% in pediatric patients (less than or equal to 18 years). 2.2% in pediatric and adult population. National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 13% in US population equal to or less than 12 years old. A standardized AG induced ototoxicity monitoring algorithm (AIOA) was developed and implemented at CMKC …
Poem Perceptions: A Survey Of Gastroenterologists And The Treatment Of Achalasia In The Philadelphia Region, Rebecca Loh, Md, Alexander Schlachterman, Md
Poem Perceptions: A Survey Of Gastroenterologists And The Treatment Of Achalasia In The Philadelphia Region, Rebecca Loh, Md, Alexander Schlachterman, Md
Department of Medicine Posters
Introduction
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is a relatively new innovate technique that has been shown to be an effective treatment for achalasia. Despite studies demonstrating its effectiveness as a less invasive therapy, POEM is still not as widely implemented as the traditional Heller myotomy for the treatment of achalasia. We aimed to explore the barriers that may impact implementation of POEM and to assess the regional perception of POEM amongst gastroenterologists in an urban setting.
Effect Of Nutritional Intervention On Patients With Gastroparesis, Emily Rubin, Rd, Melissa Viscuso, Rd, Kamal Amer, Md, Joseph Yoo, Md, Anthony Dimarino, Md, Stephanie Moleski, Md
Effect Of Nutritional Intervention On Patients With Gastroparesis, Emily Rubin, Rd, Melissa Viscuso, Rd, Kamal Amer, Md, Joseph Yoo, Md, Anthony Dimarino, Md, Stephanie Moleski, Md
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Posters
Study Aims
- Utilize the PAGI-SYM survey as an assessment tool in following clinical symptoms of patients with GP.
- Determine if a formal consultation with a Registered Dietitian (RD) provided benefit to patients documented gastroparesis.
Does Perioperative Use Of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Improve Patient Outcomes In Cardiac Surgery?, Qian Ding, Mark Berguson, Zugui Zhang, Hong Liu, Huang Nie, Jordan E. Goldhammer, Rohinton J. Morris, Jianzhong Sun
Does Perioperative Use Of Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibitors Improve Patient Outcomes In Cardiac Surgery?, Qian Ding, Mark Berguson, Zugui Zhang, Hong Liu, Huang Nie, Jordan E. Goldhammer, Rohinton J. Morris, Jianzhong Sun
Department of Anesthesiology Posters
- 2011 ACCF/AHA Guidelines for CABG: Uncertain about the safety of the preoperative administration of ACE inhibitors or ARBs in patients on chronic therapy and the safety of initiating ACE inhibitors or ARBs before hospital discharge
- 2014 ESC Guidelines: ACE inhibitors might be stopped 1 to 2 days before CABG to avoid the potential deleterious consequences of perioperative hypotension
- Guidelines state that ACE inhibitors or ARBs should be initiated postoperatively in CABG patients who were not receiving them preoperatively if they have an LVEF ≤40%, hypertension, diabetes, or CKD (Level of Evidence: A)
- There is still a lack of large clinical …
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Increases Pathology Resident Self Wellness, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Joanna Chan, Md
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Increases Pathology Resident Self Wellness, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Joanna Chan, Md
Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters
Stress during medical residency is a common, complex issue influenced by time demands, level of social support, and environmental factors. Increased stress levels can lead to resident burnout, and may contribute to the high rates of depression and suicide seen among physicians. In 2015, the ACGME began a campaign to promote resident wellness by calling on programs to implement strategies to develop resiliency, identify problems, and promote wellbeing. Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) strategies have been shown to decrease burnout, improve mood, and increase compassion in healthcare providers. We implemented a wellness retreat to educate residents on the principles of …
Wellness Initiative Program And Effect On Pathology Resident Burnout Rate, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Michelle Nagurney, Md, Joanna Chan, Md
Wellness Initiative Program And Effect On Pathology Resident Burnout Rate, Kaitlin Collura, Md, Phd, Michelle Nagurney, Md, Joanna Chan, Md
Department of Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology Posters
Increasing rates of physician burnout are reported across many medical specialties, including Pathology. In 2014, 52.5% of pathologists experienced symptoms of burnout compared to 37.6% in 2011. Suicide and depression rates in physicians are also higher than the average population. As a result, the ACGME began a campaign, in 2015, to foster resident wellness. The campaign calls for strategies to develop resiliency, identify problems, and promote well-being. While wellness initiatives may not change underlying mental illness, they may mitigate environmental factors that can exacerbate mental illness or suicidal behavior. Here we report results from a recently implemented resident wellness initiative …
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Oncology: Returning To Work During And After Treatment, Annamarie Scheidell, Otas, Stephanie Sloane, Bs, Ms, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht
Occupational Therapy’S Role In Oncology: Returning To Work During And After Treatment, Annamarie Scheidell, Otas, Stephanie Sloane, Bs, Ms, Otas, Sara Loesche, Ms, Otr/L, Cht
School of Continuing and Professional Studies Posters
Medical advances have improved the five-year survival rate for patients diagnosed with cancer and some late-stage cancers that once were terminal have now become manageable, chronic conditions. Because of this, more individuals with cancer as well as survivors of cancer are re-entering the workforce. Resuming the role of worker is considered an important step in recovery for many. Occupational therapy (OT) can play an important role in facilitating a successful transition back to work for both cancer patients and survivors.
Improving Nicu Discharge Readiness Through Standardization Of Preparatory Practices, David Carola
Improving Nicu Discharge Readiness Through Standardization Of Preparatory Practices, David Carola
Department of Pediatrics Posters
Global Aim
Critical transitions of care for every newborn will meet the Institute of Medicine STEEEPS criteria: Safe, Timely, Efficient, Effective, Equitable, Patient and Family Centered1, and Socially Responsible
SMART Aim
We aim to increase our average discharge readiness score by 4 points by August 1st of 2020
Patients Living With Hiv Infection Are Less Likely To Receive The Correct Statin Intensity For Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Roshni Emmons, Pharmd, Bcps, Nick V. Hastain, Pharmd, Todd Miano, Pharmd, Phd
Patients Living With Hiv Infection Are Less Likely To Receive The Correct Statin Intensity For Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Roshni Emmons, Pharmd, Bcps, Nick V. Hastain, Pharmd, Todd Miano, Pharmd, Phd
College of Pharmacy Posters
- Patients living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
- Eligible PLWH should receive statins for ASCVD risk reduction according to current guidelines
- Studies suggest that statins are underprescribed in PLWH, but comparisons to uninfected patients and assessments of statin intensity have not occurred
Objective
To determine the influence of HIV infection on appropriate statin prescribing for ASCVD risk reduction
Reflux, Apnea And The Impact On Discharge, Michele Savin, Dnp, Nnp-Bc, Kaitlin Kenaley, Md, Maureen Moffet, Msn, Rula Nassar, Md
Reflux, Apnea And The Impact On Discharge, Michele Savin, Dnp, Nnp-Bc, Kaitlin Kenaley, Md, Maureen Moffet, Msn, Rula Nassar, Md
College of Nursing Posters
Decisions made about timing of discharge can be subjective. Definitions of significant bradycardia are multiple, and interventions are variable.
This necessitates an informed discussion with parents about the natural course of apnea, bradycardia and reflux.
The physiology of gastroesophageal reflux and respiratory control have intermingled confounding variables.
Critical thinking is required to educate and support families, however a paucity of research exists. Risks and benefits of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions should be evaluated.
Nurses need increased confidence in understanding how to approach the preterm infant with apnea and/or reflux as well as how to interact with families to support discharge …
The Write Stuff - Autumn 2019 (Vol.16, No.4), Research Medical Library
The Write Stuff - Autumn 2019 (Vol.16, No.4), Research Medical Library
Write Stuff 2019
- Scientific Publications and the Research Medical Library join forces, expand services
- Incorporating sex as a biological variable in NIH grant applications
- Hyperlinks in NIH grant applications
- Altmetrics: Looking beyond citation analysis to measure impact
- Guidelines for reporting your research methods to improve reproducibility and rigor
- Unusual terms used in scientific writing and publishing: Core Grant
Vital Signs, Fall 2019, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Vital Signs, Fall 2019, Boonshoft School Of Medicine
Vital Signs
A thirty-two page newsletter created by the Boonshoft School of Medicine to document the current affairs of the school. This issue includes a variety of feature articles, alumni profiles, class notes, and more.
Pcom Georgia Do Class Of 2024 Composite Sheet, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Pcom Georgia Do Class Of 2024 Composite Sheet, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Class Composite Sheets
PCOM Georgia DO Class of 2022 student portraits, matriculating Fall 2019.
Neurotransmitter, Fall 2019, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter, Fall 2019, George Washington Institute For Neuroscience Neurological Institute, George Washington University Hospital
Neurotransmitter
No abstract provided.
Clabsi Prevention Through Prevention Huddles And Clabsi Risk Assessment And Prevention Form In Electronic Medical Record, Tara Benton, Barb Haney, Lacey Bergerhofer, Yolanda Ballam, Kaitlyn Hoch
Clabsi Prevention Through Prevention Huddles And Clabsi Risk Assessment And Prevention Form In Electronic Medical Record, Tara Benton, Barb Haney, Lacey Bergerhofer, Yolanda Ballam, Kaitlyn Hoch
Posters
Our aim is to increase the awareness of high risks for central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and decrease the CLABSI rate with the implementation of CLABSI prevention huddles and an electronic medical record (EMR) "CLABSI Risk Assessment and Prevention" form.
Collaboration Between Rheumatology Clinic And Specialty Pharmacy To Positively Impact Patient Experience And Hospital Stewardship, Alaina Linafelter, Julia G. Harris, Robert Herr, Stephanie Quinn, Ashley M. Cooper
Collaboration Between Rheumatology Clinic And Specialty Pharmacy To Positively Impact Patient Experience And Hospital Stewardship, Alaina Linafelter, Julia G. Harris, Robert Herr, Stephanie Quinn, Ashley M. Cooper
Posters
Biologic medications are commonly utilized to treat pediatric rheumatic diseases. Being high-cost, most third-party payers require dispensing through a specialty pharmacy. Children's Mercy Hospital Specialty Pharmacy (CMH SP) started acceting patients in March 2015.
The number of patients benefited by the superior service of CMH SP has risen steadily, leading to high patient satisfaction and financial benefits for the hospital.
Pcom Georgia Do Class Of 2023 Composite Sheet, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Pcom Georgia Do Class Of 2023 Composite Sheet, Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Class Composite Sheets
PCOM Georgia DO Class of 2023 student portraits, matriculating Fall 2019.
Safe Sleep In The Nicu, Ashley Mirabile, Barb Haney, Dianne Wilderson, Beckie Palmer, Ashley Domsch, Eugenia K. Pallotto
Safe Sleep In The Nicu, Ashley Mirabile, Barb Haney, Dianne Wilderson, Beckie Palmer, Ashley Domsch, Eugenia K. Pallotto
Posters
Goal: To evaluate a staff education program on approach to improve in the rate of eligible NICU infants in safe sleep in a busy 84-bed level IV NICU.
Outcome Measures; Improve safe sleep compliance for eligible patients to 90% or greater by December 2019.
Process Measures: Audits from bedside RNs showing compliance with safe sleep.
Planned Intervention: In December of 2018 a multidisciplinary work group brainstormed and implemented best practice safe sleep education for staff and parents. September 2019 a Safe Sleep Educational Toolkit was made available for staff.
Results: Safe Sleep compliance has gone from 53% to 90% in …
Labrad : Vol 45, Issue 3 - October 2019, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
Labrad : Vol 45, Issue 3 - October 2019, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
LABRAD
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Antibiotics in Infections
- Biomarkers of Sepsis
- Serum Procalcitonin Level - Marker of Bacterial Infection
- Bone Marrow Findings in Malaria
- Antibiogram: A Clinicians’ Reference for Antibiotic Selection
- Laboratory Diagnosis of Meningitis
- Detection of Pneumocystis Jirovecii by PCR
- Microbiology Quiz
- Radiology Pathology Correlation- Orthopedic Pathology
- Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis and Management of Hepatic Abscess
- The Best of the Past
- Microbiology Quiz’s Answer
- Polaroid
Pediatric Surgery Opioid Prescription Follow-Up, Gadison Quick, Nathaniel Aviles, Gabriel Melgarejo, Hunjung Choi, Elizabeth Edmundson
Pediatric Surgery Opioid Prescription Follow-Up, Gadison Quick, Nathaniel Aviles, Gabriel Melgarejo, Hunjung Choi, Elizabeth Edmundson
Posters
This quality improvement project is assisting general and orthopedic surgeons in gaining greater clarity when prescribing opioids for specific surgical procedures. Additional surgical services are being added to the project fall of 2019. Opioid prescribing patterns are, and will continue to be, key to all prescribing providers within our organization.
Assessment And Improvement Of Data Collection Errors Through Inter-Departmental Collaboration, Charlott Williams, Kelli L. Behr, Mary Moffatt, Rangaraj Selvarangan
Assessment And Improvement Of Data Collection Errors Through Inter-Departmental Collaboration, Charlott Williams, Kelli L. Behr, Mary Moffatt, Rangaraj Selvarangan
Posters
Specific Aims:
- To maintain the ED team's high rate of accuracy in data collection
- To begin team participation in corrective action planning
- To improve interdepartmental problem solving
Conclusion
Open communication about errors among all collaborating departments, combing with a shared approach to solving them:
- improved morale and perception of error tracking by the team
- led to a decrease in errors overall, and
- increased interdepartmental collaboration
When all members of the interdepartmental team work together with a positive approach to corrective action, improvement in error rates is a natural outcome of the solutions derived.
Improving Women, Infants, And Children Participation Using Quality Improvement Methodology, Samuel Little, Sarah Stone, Jeffrey D. Colvin, Sidney Smith, Brenda Hilboldt, Laura Williams, Patricia Marein, Keith Mann, Kristi Williams
Improving Women, Infants, And Children Participation Using Quality Improvement Methodology, Samuel Little, Sarah Stone, Jeffrey D. Colvin, Sidney Smith, Brenda Hilboldt, Laura Williams, Patricia Marein, Keith Mann, Kristi Williams
Posters
Food insecurity, when a household is unable to acquire food for one or more of its members due to insufficient resources, has recently been on the decline in the United States, according to official 2017 USDA reports.
Unfortunately, this decline has not been observed to the same extent in the demographic of households with children.
WIC is a federal assistance program that works to alleviate the poor health outcomes associated with food insecurity in this demographic by providing eligible, enrolled families with nutritional aid and education.
The specific aim of the project is to increase the percentage of maximum potential …
The Kanga-Croo: Nurse Resident Champions Creating Momentum For Improvement, Brett Butler, Jacob Burden, Carly Creekmore, Blair Griffin, Taylor Godemann, Taylor Hagen, Theresa Koelling, Mary Anne Kucera, Halle Magid, Makenna Miller, Monica Page, Mary Riffel, Madison Stebbins, Sarah Stokes, Skylar Suppes
The Kanga-Croo: Nurse Resident Champions Creating Momentum For Improvement, Brett Butler, Jacob Burden, Carly Creekmore, Blair Griffin, Taylor Godemann, Taylor Hagen, Theresa Koelling, Mary Anne Kucera, Halle Magid, Makenna Miller, Monica Page, Mary Riffel, Madison Stebbins, Sarah Stokes, Skylar Suppes
Posters
Topic Summary:
Kangaroo Care (skin to skin care) is a parent-led, evidence-based intervention which improves outcomes in neonatal patients including: decreased apnea, increased weight gain, increased parent satisfaction and decreased length of stay.
Results:
Nurse resident team interventions to support parent engagement and remove barriers to Kangaroo Care (KC) through iterative PDSA cycles from January 2018 to July 2019 yielded positive results within a subset of ICN patients.
Optimizing Antibiotic Management Of Pediatric Acute Otitis Media In An Emergency Department, Alicia Daggett, Alaina N. Burns, Brian R. Lee, Nirav Shastri, Patricia Phillips, Rana E. El Feghaly
Optimizing Antibiotic Management Of Pediatric Acute Otitis Media In An Emergency Department, Alicia Daggett, Alaina N. Burns, Brian R. Lee, Nirav Shastri, Patricia Phillips, Rana E. El Feghaly
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Problem
Children diagnosed with acute otitis media (AOM) at the Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas Emergency Department routinely get antibiotic prescriptions. There is rarely discussion with families about watchful waiting (defined as discussion of observation with parents and providing a safety-net antibiotic prescription that parents can ill if the patient is not improving or is worsening over the next 48 hours).
The aim of this quality improvement project is to increase watchful waiting for AOM at the CMK ED by 20% by March 2020, with an overall goal of decreasing antibiotic use for AOM.