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Targeting Loneliness In Older Adults With Weekly Socialization, Tanja Johnson
Targeting Loneliness In Older Adults With Weekly Socialization, Tanja Johnson
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Problem: Loneliness related to social isolation among the older adult population has become an increasing health concern with few interventions available for the general population. Loneliness has been directly associated with depression, poorer physical health outcomes, and overall quality of life.
Methods: The purpose of this study is to evaluate loneliness in the older adult population residing in a senior living community in an urban area in Missouri. Weekly one-on-one socialization, ranging from 45-60 minutes, will be implemented over 6 weeks, with pre and post-intervention screening for loneliness with the 28-item Visit-A-Bit (VAB) screening tool. Approval was received by both …
Impact Of Social Isolation In Hiv-Positive Individuals During A Pandemic, Corina Jane Bakoylis
Impact Of Social Isolation In Hiv-Positive Individuals During A Pandemic, Corina Jane Bakoylis
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Problem: The global pandemic of COVID-19 caused concern for immunocompromised individuals. The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to assess the impact of social isolation on feelings of loneliness, depression, and social isolation experiences in HIV-positive individuals residing in a long-term care facility.
Methods: A mixed-method convergent design with a purposeful sample of HIV-positive adult residents residing in a long-term care facility was utilized. An evaluation of loneliness using the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Loneliness Scale (Version 3) and depression using the Patient Health Questionnaire-8 (PHQ-8) were completed. Personal experiences were also assessed with five predetermined open-ended …
Depression In Hiv-Positive Individuals Living In A Residential Housing Community, Danielle Njeri
Depression In Hiv-Positive Individuals Living In A Residential Housing Community, Danielle Njeri
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Problem: Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder among individuals living with HIV. Depression rates are three times greater than those found in the general population . Undiagnosed and untreated depression can have a negative effect on the management of HIV infection, resulting in increased mortality and a poorer quality of life. The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to assess the incidence of depression in HIV-positive individuals living in a residential community.
Methods: A prospective, descriptive, cohort design. Convenience sample of HIV-positive adult residents living in an HIV residential community. The nine-question patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) …
The Influence Of Stressful Life Events On The Development Of Type 2 Diabetes, Joshua Minks
The Influence Of Stressful Life Events On The Development Of Type 2 Diabetes, Joshua Minks
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This study examined the relationship between distress and the development of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the presence of established risk factors. Distress secondary to mental health disparities, stressful life events, and work conditions has been shown to promote insulin resistance and the development of T2DM.
Subjects (N=79) diagnosed with T2DM within the previous six months were recruited from SSM Health Centers and VA Medical Centers in the greater St. Louis area. They completed the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire, ENRICHD Social Support Instrument, and a demographic survey and analyses were conducted to determine differences between the veteran …