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Association Between Depressive Symptoms And Dynamic Balance Among Young Adults In The Community, Jinyoung Park, Cynthia Lee, Ye Eun Nam, Hyunhwa Lee

Nursing Faculty Research

Background: Detecting and addressing depression symptoms at their outset can reduce the burden on individuals and society; however, it has a limitation in that such evaluations mainly rely on self-reports. Several studies have demonstrated a strong association between motor symptoms and early depression. We aimed to associate body balance measured by the Lower Quarter Y Balance Test (YBT-LQ) with depressive symptoms among young adults in the community, to confirm the current evidence that depression negatively influences body balance. Research question: Is the YBT-LQ an objective tool for measuring and evaluating young adults’ depression risks, as well as assessing whether depression …

Concurrent Enrollment Adn-Bsn Programs: A Call To Expand Access To This Innovative Approach To The Bsn, J. Michelle Nelson

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Background: The National Education Progression in Nursing's current goal is for one million incumbent nurses and 90% of new ADN nurses to achieve a BSN or higher by 2025 in the United States. To meet this goal, programs nationwide are exploring options to increase BSN graduates. One method is the concurrent enrollment ADN-BSN pathway. This review examines how nurse educators develop and implement concurrent enrollment ADN-BSN programs in the US and calls to expand access to this important approach to academic progression in nursing. Method: A PRISMA search strategy was used to identify articles that detailed the development and implementation …

The Acceptability And Feasibility Of A Virtual Mantram Program For Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder And Substance Use Disorders: Mixed Method Results, Sean Ferkul, Zena Agabani, Osamu Minami, Jill E. Bormann, Bernard Le Foll, Leah Lobo, Ahmed N. Hassan

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

Background

There is a need for expanded options for therapeutic interventions for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD). The study aimed to examine evidence for the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of a virtual Mantram Repetition Program for adults with PTSD and SUD.

Methods

This project utilized mixed-method design (explanatory sequential design) to collect quantitative and qualitative data to evaluate the program in terms of its feasibility and acceptability. The program took place over Webex, an encrypted virtual platform. The group ran over 8 weeks, was 90 min in length, and facilitated by two individuals per …

Lived Experiences: Growing Up With A Seriously Mentally Ill Parent, Deborah Lindell, Elliane Irani

Faculty Scholarship

Introduction: Individuals with serious mental illness often have persistent and disruptive symptoms. These can profoundly affect their children's lives, exposing them to adverse social and psychological conditions. Such conditions can result in traumatic lived experiences during childhood, which can carry over into adulthood, influencing their self-perceptions and shaping their attitudes toward themselves and society. To gain insights into this phenomenon, this study explored the lived experiences of adults who grew up with a parent with serious mental illness and their perceptions of their lives in adulthood. Design: This study used an interpretive phenomenological design. Methods: Participants were invited to voluntarily …

Is Long-Term Survival Higher In Patients Who Receive Propofol-Based Total Intravenous Anesthesia During Colorectal Cancer Surgery Compared To Volatile Anesthesia, Shad Anthony Mitchell

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

The study reviewed several retrospective cohort studies that examined the impact of propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) versus volatile anesthesia (VA) on the long-term survival of colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery patients. Eight studies found no significant difference in mortality between the two anesthesia types, while three studies indicated a significant decrease in all-cause mortality favoring propofol TIVA. The studies had varying follow-up periods, with some extending to five years. Notably, two studies controlled the type of volatile anesthetic used, specifically sevoflurane and desflurane. The findings suggest a potential survival advantage for propofol TIVA, warranting further investigation.

Impact Of Education As A Social Determinant On The Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Korean Adults, Mi-Joon Lee, Bum-Jeun Seo, Yeon-Sook Kim

Health Science and Human Ecology Faculty Publications

Education is correlated with health literacy, which is a combination of reading and listening skills, data analysis, and decision-making during the necessary health situations. This study aims to evaluate the effect of education on the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This is a population-based cross-sectional study using the 2019 nationwide survey data in Korea. There were 3951 study subjects, after excluding participants with missing data for key exposures and outcome variables. Descriptive statistics, χ2 (chi-square) test, and logistic regression were performed to analyze the data. The prevalence of T2DM was associated with educational attainment, sex, age, smoking status, …

Epds-Us (English), Sara W. Moyer, Patricia Kinser

School of Nursing Publications

How we talk about perinatal mental health matters, even in the minute details of words on screening forms. Any shifts towards removing barriers to screening, reducing stigma, encouraging disclosures, raising awareness related to symptom prevalence and the breadth symptom related experiences, and creating opportunities for connecting with support and care are essential.

In the EPDS-US, we have adapted the wording of the original Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), using a respectful care and trauma-informed approach with a focus on optimizing patient experiences and clinical utility while maintaining reliability and validity of the 10 item scale. Many individuals report feelings of …

Menopausal Awareness: Use Of A Menopausal Questionnaire To Assess Symptomology In Menopausal Transitional And Postmenopausal Women, Lori Dalcour, Debby Macmillan, Sallie Coke, Jessica Marcus

Graduate Research Showcase

INTRODUCTION: Many women experience the debilitating symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss and vaginal dryness during the perimenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal period. Limited knowledge and awareness about the menopausal experience by patients and clinicians has been correlated to delays in recognizing and managing symptoms. The practice site for this quality improvement project did not have a formal process for screening, evaluating and educating patient’s menopausal awareness and goals for quality of life.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this project was to implement and evaluate a process for routinely screening and educating all patients between 40 and 65 years seen …

Incorporating Simulation Experiences Into The Nurse Aide Curriculum To Improve Clinical Judgment, Tonya A. May

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This DNP Project was designed to strengthen clinical judgment skills in nurse aide students. Incorporating simulation-based learning opportunities into the nurse aide curriculum supports the development of clinical judgment skills. Four simulation scenarios were designed to focus on the student's ability to respond within the nurse aide’s scope of practice. Pre-test and post-test surveys were developed with a 5-point Likert scale (1 = strongly agree, 2 = agree, 3 = neither agree nor disagree, 4 = disagree, 5 – strongly disagree) to assess the student's perception of their ability to perform, notice, interpret, respond, and reflect on patient care. A …

Raw Data For The Study Title As ‘The Role Of Rem Sleep In Consolidating Executive Function: A Prefrontal Cortex Perspective’, Muddsar Hameed, Syed Mughees Hussain Shah, Muhammad Ibrahim, Hamzah M. Alghzawi, Sana Shakeel, Qurat Ul Ain Haq, Zain Ali, Sheraz Khan Afridi, Habiba Ali

Nursing Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Raw Data For The Study Title As ‘Examining The Impact Of Cognitive Control And Discrimination On Mental Health Outcomes’, Muddsar Hameed, Hamzah Alghzawi, Sherbano Hashmi, Muhammad Shahab Khalid, Zainab Salahuddin, Syeda Afraah Bukharee, Muniba Shafique, Meerab Riaz, Mobeen Arif, Anaya Zahra Rashid

Nursing Faculty Research

No abstract provided.

Intentional Learning Theory: Validating Its Measurement, Sarah Mollman, Timothy J. Muckle, Margaret Martinez

College of Nursing Faculty Publications

The purpose of this article is to describe and analyze the psychometric properties of the Learning Orientation Questionnaire (LOQ), which have not been previously published. Psychometric validation involves the accumulation of proper empirical evidence to confirm measurement of the intended construct, and to justify the intended uses of the scales. LOQ is based upon the intentional learning theory, which is a comprehensive, holistic learning theory. Through the expertise of the LOQ’s developer, educational researcher, and psychometrician, this article presents evidence of LOQ’s reliability and validity according to published best practices for scale development and validation. LOQ is a reliable and …

Sleep Hygiene Education, Hope Colon

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This DNP project was designed to increase awareness of insomnia and sleep hygiene in the target community by providing an in-person educational session on sleep hygiene. The educational session provided information on insomnia, sleep hygiene habits, statistics of those with sleep disorders, and medication use for sleep. The impact of the project implementation was measured using a pre-intervention survey and a post-intervention survey. All survey items had an increase in correct answers post-intervention. In conclusion, the results revealed there was an increase in awareness and knowledge base of insomnia and sleep hygiene after the education was provided.

Identifying Patients Suffering From Housing Instability In The Emergency Department, Jarvis D. Roberts

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Homelessness is the most visible form of housing instability in the United States of America. Yet, millions of people across our nation live in unstable housing, which consists of temporary housing, shelters, outside encampments, and vehicles. Many citizens facing these types of insecurities live paycheck to paycheck and are one health crisis or emergency away from financial ruin. The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and slow hourly wage growth have exacerbated this situation. This project aimed to construct a screening tool to identify patients suffering from housing instability in the emergency department setting and provide them with community resources.

Mentorships For New Graduate Nurses, Taylor Leigh Bailey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

New graduate registered nurses (NGRNs) represent a crucial segment of the nursing workforce, embodying the future of the profession. Thus, it is imperative that we utilize our resources, knowledge, and experiences to continuously strengthen and grow this generation of nurses. Mentorship is one key method that can be used to support NGRNs. This DNP project aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mentorship for NGRNs within their first year of nursing practice and was implemented within an existing residency program at a Level I trauma facility. Experienced nurse volunteers received mentor education, and 40 NGRNs were individually paired with these volunteer …

A Review Of The Effects Of Different Types Of Stigmas On The Retention Rates Of Patients In Medication-Assisted Treatment And How To Combat The Problem, Pamela Cox

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

It is difficult to turn on the news without hearing about the opioid epidemic or a recent opioid overdose. There is hope because there is a treatment to help prevent this epidemic. That treatment is known as medication-assisted therapy (MAT), where patients can present and, if they meet the criteria, can be given a prescription for buprenorphine/naloxone combination medication. Treatment with buprenorphine/naloxone has been shown to be highly effective treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Even though it has been proven that this combination works, less than 20% of patients diagnosed with SUD present for treatment. This study focused on …

The Use Of Diaphragmatic Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress In Pre-Licensure Nursing Students, Amy Naugle

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Research supports the idea that pre-licensure nursing students experience higher levels of stress than their general education-focused peers. This DNP project focused on stress related to nursing exams in the first semester of nursing school and promoted the adoption of diaphragmatic breathing techniques. The use of stress management techniques has been explored in those with intense job experiences and has proven to alleviate stress and promote improved coping. This cohort of pre-licensure nursing students was asked to identify stressors that affected them within the preceding 6 months while attending the first semester of a 2-year nursing program. The cohort was …

Introducing Mental Health Resources To Nurse Practitioner Residents, Tiffanie Bailey

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

This DNP Project identified the increased need for mental health resources after the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies showed the rate of anxiety, depression, and substance use has also been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic began to devastate the country mentally and physically, it became quickly apparent that additional resources to provide support for those suffering from mental illness were essential. This project aimed to introduce a Mental Health First Aid course within the Residency Program at the Center for Family Guidance. Participants were asked to complete a pre-test indicating their …

Community Educational Session On Identifying The Signs Of Depression And Resources Available, Desiree Young

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

The DNP Project was designed to educate the community on identifying the signs of depression and the community resources available to them. The intent of the project was to improve the community’s knowledge of depression symptoms and the community resources available that offer assistance to those dealing with these symptoms. There is a great need for education on depression signs, as many in various communities suffer from untreated depression, which often leads to negative outcomes. The impact of the project implementation was measured by using pre- and post-survey data evaluating the participants' overall knowledge of the signs of depression, stigma …

Mobility Is Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Early Mobility Education In A Micu, Cj Lucia, Judson Mary, Vallerie Push, Jess Wojiski

Oral Presentations

This quality improvement project has implications for any ICU that has continued barriers with mobilizing patients, despite mobility being an established best practice. Due to the increase in clinician satisfaction and patient outcomes, a multimodal educational approach should be applied in other critical care settings.

Unlocking Vr Magic: Duration Of Anxiety Relief For Pediatric Needle Procedures, Anna Angelica Guzman Mendoza

Nursing | Senior Theses

There have been various studies that show the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) being used as a non-pharmacologic and distraction method on school-aged children ranging from 6-12 years old. Despite this research, there has not been a follow-up with the use of VR and its duration of effect between each patient visit within this certain population. This study focuses on measuring the participants’ anxiety and pain levels during the needle-related procedure. The assessment tools that will be used to measure these important variables are the Children’s Fear Scale and Wong-Baker’s FACES scale. The participants of this study will be placed …

Incorporation Of Nutrition Education With Medication Injection To Sustain Weight Loss, Julia Calvelo

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Obesity is a widespread occurrence linked to comorbidities. Weight loss and maintenance is crucial to sustain existing health conditions and reduce risk of chronic diseases.

Lack of maintained weight loss is associated with poor education on nutrition, diet, and physical activity literacy. Objective: The purpose of this quantitative experimental study is to determine the efficacy of nutrition education among medication injection to sustain weight loss throughout treatment. It aims to promote comprehension of the aspects of nutrition, dietary habits, and physical education to not only sustain weight loss, but to understand the significance of how these elements contribute to …

Strategic Use Of Storytelling As An Advocacy Skill For Social Justice In Nursing Practice, Theresa Reichert

Nursing Posters

The purpose of this practice project is to cultivate storytelling as a nursing skillset, preparing nurses as social justice advocates within nursing practice.

The Association Between Early Exposure To Antibiotics And Childhood Asthma Incidence, Victoria Fischer

Soaring: A Journal of Undergraduate Research

This review examines the association between early exposure to antibiotics and the incidence of asthma in childhood, highlighting significant public health concerns related to antibiotic overuse. The misuse of antibiotics not only contributes to antibiotic resistance but may also impact long-term health outcomes, particularly respiratory diseases like asthma. Emerging evidence suggests that early antibiotic exposure may disrupt gut microbiota, altering immune responses and increasing the risk of asthma development. A systematic review of twenty-seven studies identified a significant correlation between antibiotic use in infancy and subsequent asthma diagnoses. However, there remains a need for further research to delineate the extent …

You've Got To Move It, Move It!, Jennifer Burris, Elizabeth Plante

Nursing Posters

An increase in reportable hospital acquired pressure injuries (stage 3, 4, or unstageable) was found to be associated with patients refusing to participate in the prevention plan of care.

Barriers To Implementation Of Practice Guidelines Against Fluid Restriction In Heart Failure, Mary Geisenhof

Nursing Posters

The overall goal was to support best practice around fluid restriction in care of the patient with heart failure.

Maternal Health Crisis: Implicit Bias/Cultural Humility Education For Perinatal Nurses, Carmen Rezak

Regis University Student Publications (comprehensive collection)

Abstract

Today, perinatal nurses are challenged to provide equitable care for a very diverse and

high-risk pregnant/postpartum patient population. Pregnant women of color are mistrustful of

the health care system and concerned about their care and risks when admitted to the hospital for

fear that they are not listened to or treated with the same respect and intent as their white patient

counterparts. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., in a 1966 speech, made in connection with the

Medical Committee for Human rights stated, “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is

the most shocking and inhumane.” Nurses play …

Identifying The Effects Of Virtual Reality Simulation In The Nurse Education Lab, Nancy N. Khuu

Schultz-Werth Award Papers

Currently in the United States, 844 colleges are accredited for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program (American Association of College of Nursing, 2023). Each year, over 155,000 newly graduated registered nurses enter the hospital and clinical setting (Bradley, 2021). Many factors, including cost, time, familiarity with the electronic medical record and unit, the ability to provide patient-centered care, as well as competence with hands-on skills, can impact how much time the novice-level nurse receives for orientation on the floor. Nursing programs not only play a key role in preparing students for the NCLEX but also introduce them to …

Understanding The Impact Of Asthma And Rsv, Jasmine Celeste

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Top Of Scope Work And Bringing Joy To The Workplace For Clinical Rns, Julie Karls, Gini Pilles, Renee Doetkott

Nursing Posters

Purpose Statement:

Support primary care transformation and team-based care goals through the utilization of RNs

Objectives:

• Encouraging all care team members to work to the top of their scope of practice, increasing joy, and pride in work while strengthening team relationships.
• Creating access for providers through co-management of chronic disease (Diabetes, Asthma and Hypertension).
• Improving patient outcomes related to chronic disease through close monotiling, relationships, and accountability