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Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Funding for Health Informatics to Promote Improved Coordination of Care
• Associations of State Legal Mandates
• Lessons to Transform Healthcare Performance

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Cultural Beliefs and Understanding of Cervical Cancer

The Impact Of State Mandated Healthcare-Associated Infection Reporting On Infection Prevention And Control Departments In Acute Care Hospitals: Results From A National Survey, Carolyn T. A. Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Julie Reagan, Elaine Larson, Patricia W. Stone

Health Policy & Management: Faculty Presentations (2008-2022)

Background: In addition to federally mandated reporting, most US states have adopted legislation requiring hospitals to submit healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data. Evidence that state HAI laws have increased patient safety and reduced HAI rates is inconsistent, however, and resources needed to comply are considerable. We evaluated the impact of state HAI laws on infection prevention and control departments (IPCD).

Methods: Web-based survey of a national sample of hospital IPCD was conducted in Fall 2011; all non-VA hospitals enrolled in the National Healthcare Safety Network were eligible to participate. States with HAI laws effective prior to Fall 2011 were identified using …

Pubh 3231 - Epidemiology And Biostatistics, John Sheahan

College of Public Health: Faculty Syllabi (2014-2021)

This course introduces the student to the principles and practice of epidemiology and vital statistics. Students will be exposed to the historical development of epidemiology, concepts of causality, definitions of health and disease, and sources of community health data. Current principles and practices in the cause, prevention and control of diseases in various community settings will be emphasized.

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Childhood Obesity Perceptions

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• State-Mandated Reporting

Lung Flute Improves Symptoms And Health Status In Copd With Chronic Bronchitis: A 26 Week Randomized Controlled Trial, Sanjay Sethi, Jingjing Yin, Pamela K. Anderson

Biostatistics: Faculty Publications

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by mucus hypersecretion that contributes to disease related morbidity and is associated with increased mortality. The Lung Flute® is a new respiratory device that produces a low frequency acoustic wave with moderately vigorous exhalation to increase mucus clearance. We hypothesized that the Lung Flute, used on a twice daily basis will provide clinical benefit to patients with COPD with chronic bronchitis.

Methods: We performed a 26 week randomized, non-intervention controlled, single center, open label trial in 69 patients with COPD and Chronic Bronchitis. The primary endpoint was change in respiratory symptoms measured …

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• State-Mandated Reporting

Your Life With Type Ii Diabetes: The Relationship Between Overall Health With And Without Diabetes, Cory Brandt, Jessika Jackson, Helen W. Bland

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

The purpose of this study is to assess the behavior of patients with Type 2 Diabetes and their ability to maintain a healthy and unassisted lifestyle. Research has shown showed that adults, especially older adults, with T2D will live a less healthy and more assisted lifestyle. In the United States it’s estimated that 25.6 million adults have T2D and another 79 million are at beginning stages of T2D (Kanaya, Gregorich, & Grossman, 2012). There are numerous health behaviors that can affect the risk of having T2D (Basha & Sunnarao, 2012). The instrument used in this study was a 17-question behavioral …

Parental Feeding Behavior: Influences On Elementary Children's Health, Cydni Martin, Jennifer Paquin, Helen W. Bland

GS4 Student Scholars Symposium

The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrition and physical activity of children. The hypothesis was that parental feeding styles will influence the healthy eating habits and physical activity among children. Childhood obesity has been called one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century (World Health Organization, n.d). In the past 30 years, childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). The research design used was a quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental, self-reported study in which a 27-question survey measured the parents’ child feeding behavior …

Epidemiology News, Georgia Southern University

Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Environmental Health Sciences: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Dr. Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Parental Perceptions

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Temporal Trends in Preparedness Capacity
• Dr.Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Parental Perceptions

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Dr. Tarasenko named Exceptional Reviewer
• Temporal Trends in Preparedness Capacity
• Parental Perceptions

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• SoTL Fellows

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• ASPA's Peace Award

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation
• Salud es Vida featured on NCI's Behavioral Research program grantee Profile
• Leadership Scholarship

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation
• Salud es Vida featured on NCI's Behavioral Research Program Grantee Profile
• Leadership Scholarship

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Engagement in and Barriers to Accreditation

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Karl Peace commended by the Virginia General Assembly
• Dr. Luque Elected to SMA Board

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Alumni Accepted to Health Disparities Cyber-Mentoring Program

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Elsie Mae Cloud Peace Awards

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Mrs. Eisenhart to Serve on Executive Board

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Simple Tests

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Local Health Departments

Health Policy & Management News, Georgia Southern University

Health Policy & Community Health: News & Publications (2011-2018)

• Local Health Departments

In The Words Of The Medical Tourist: An Analysis Of Internet Narratives By Health Travelers To Turkey, Margaret E. Ozan-Rafferty, James Allen Johnson, Gulzar H. Shah, Attila Kursun

Health Policy & Management: Faculty Publications (2006-2018)

Background: Patients regularly travel to the West for advanced medical care, but now the trend is also shifting in the opposite direction. Many people from Western countries now seek care outside of their country. This phenomenon has been labeled medical tourism or health travel. Information regarding health travelers’ actual outcomes, experiences, and perceptions is lacking or insufficient. However, advanced Internet technology and apps provide information on medical tourism and are a vehicle for patients to share their experiences. Turkey has a large number of internationally accredited hospitals, is a top tourism destination, and is positioning itself to attract international patients. …

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

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• Athletes' Perceptions

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Views of Masculinity

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Preservice Teacher's Preparedness

College Of Public Health News, Georgia Southern University

College of Public Health: News & Publications

• Differences in Definitions