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Use Of Objective Tools For Early Detection Of Parkinson’S Symptoms, Brett Weinstein, Alex Rothstein, Danny Chan, Andreana Zazzarino, Brianna Singh, Meredith Fagan, Dominique Torres, Charles Siguenza, Rosemary Gallagher

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by asymmetrical motor symptoms that are difficult to detect early, thus the need for more sensitive tools. People with early PD (PwPD) participate in high level physical activity, are susceptible to injury, and in need of exercise professionals (EP). However, assessment tools used by EPs for healthy populations may be underutilized in PD. We suggest these tools can quantify early lower extremity (LE) motor impairments otherwise not found during the Five Times Sit to Stand test (FTSTS), commonly used to assess LE strength and function in the rehabilitation setting. PURPOSE: Examine LE asymmetry, force and …

Validity And Reliability Of The Wattbike For The Wingate Anaerobic Test, Bernie F. Acevedo, Alex Rothstein, Michele Aquino, Christian Maia, Robert M. Otto, John Petrizzo, John Wygand, Amerigo Rossi, John Handrakis

International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings

The Wingate Anaerobic Test (WAnT) is widely recognized for assessing anaerobic power and capacity. While the Lode cycle ergometer has been validated for the WAnT, the Wattbike's validity and reliability require further investigation. PURPOSE: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Wattbike for conducting the WAnT by comparing its performance metrics in the "30-second test" setting to the WAnT on the Lode cycle ergometer. METHODS: 11 participants (male = 7, female = 4; age: Mean = 23 yrs 2.9 yrs; height: Mean = 171.5 cm 8.7 cm; weight: Mean = 76.8 kg 13.9 kg) ± ± ± Familiarization trials …

Stethoscope Hygiene And Its Relationship To Healthcare Acquired Infections: A Research Proposal, Thomas P. Baker

Aurora

Problem: Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are an increasingly prevalent issue in healthcare. While hand hygiene is the most effective method to prevent HAIs, stethoscope hygiene may be an underutilized practice that can further prevent HAIs.

Purpose: The purpose of the research proposal is to determine if patients are more at risk of acquiring a HAI from improperly sanitized stethoscopes in comparison to stethoscopes that are cleaned in accordance with best practice methods while being treated in a hospital.

Methods: This proposal is a mixed-methods study. A 30-minute educational seminar on the importance of stethoscope hygiene and evidence-based …

Announcing The Inaugural Issue Of Advances In Cancer Education And Quality Improvement (Ace-Qi): A Foreword By Dr. Peter Pisters, Peter Pisters

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

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Student And Professionalism And Ethics Association (Spea) Reorganizes After Dormancy Since 2020

New Orleans Dental Association News

The Student Professionalism and Ethics Association (SPEA) promotes ethical growth in dentistry through student engagement, mentorship, and national collaboration. The LSU chapter, reestablished in 2025, is supported by faculty and the American College of Dentists.

The Power In Patient Education: A Collaborative Approach To Cancer Care, Eric Singhi, Aurora Lucas

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

A viewpoint on patient education

The Impact Of Fellowship Training On Peer-Reviewed Publication Productivity In Academic Anesthesiologists As Evaluated By The H-Index, Acsa M. Zavala, Jagtar Singh Heir, Juan P. Cata, Lei Feng, Jose M. Soliz

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Background: The effect of anesthesiology fellowships on scholarly contributions has been minimally studied. In this study we analyzed differences in h-index between fellowship-trained and non–fellowship-trained anesthesiologists, as well as by type of fellowship, academic rank, and years in practice.

Methods: All anesthesiologists on staff between September 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022, were included in this study. The variables collected were fellowship training status, h-index, total number of publications, years in practice, academic rank, and years at the institution. For analysis, the anesthesiologists were divided into 2 groups: those with fellowship training and those without.

Results: Among 78 anesthesiologists, 40 …

Professional Alliance For Learning And Support (Pals): A Pilot Career Development Educational Program For Administrative Support Personnel In Healthcare Research, Ebonie R. Hatfield, Humberto Shaw, David P. Farris, Ronald Abraham, Dzifa Duose, Chad M. Middleton, Veronica Garza, Celia Garcia-Prieto, Ignacio I. Wistuba, Rama Soundararajan

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly transformed the healthcare research landscape, staging unprecedented challenges for administrative research-support personnel. While career programs and retention benefits have emerged to support frontline healthcare workers facing health concerns, burnout and employee-turnover, many “classified”/administrative support staff in research departments who experience similar challenges remain without adequate structured support. This lack of structure has impacted job satisfaction, career-progression and talent retention within this crucial sector.

Recognizing the critical importance of addressing this training gap for the benefit of the broader research enterprise, the Interdisciplinary Translational Education and Research Training (ITERT) Core at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center …

Intouch Week Of May 5, 2025, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Showcasing Innovation: 21st Annual Doctoral Project Presentation Day Highlights Student Research Shaping the Future of Physical Therapy
• Sameh Said, M.D., Leads First Mid-Delivery Open Heart Surgery
• Student Spotlight: First-Time Parents Navigate the Demands of Medical School at NYMC

Enhancing Nurse Competency: Proper Application Of Chlorhexidine Gluconate Dressings To Prevent Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections, Joseph Earich

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) pose a significant risk to patient safety and healthcare outcomes. The proposed Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addresses the knowledge gap among nurses regarding the correct procedures for changing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) dressings on central lines. The goal is to enhance nurse education and adherence to best practices, thereby reducing the incidence of CLABSIs. The project employs a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test methodology. Nurses will complete a pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge of CHG dressing changes. The nurse will participate in a hands-on educational session to improve their understanding and …

Final Scholarly Project: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Eras) Guidelines For Pancreaticoduodenectomies, Rebecca Wheeler

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Projects

A pancreaticoduodenectomy, or Whipple procedure, is the only curative option for pancreatic cancer. For those eligible for tumor resection, the Whipple procedure is a difficult surgery for both the patient and provider. Complications following pancreaticoduodenectomy are numerous and include infection, delayed gastric emptying, high hospital costs, and pancreatic fistulas. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols exist to provide evidence supporting standardization of practices that lead to the improvement of these patient outcomes. An ERAS protocol for the pancreaticoduodenectomy, first established in 2012, is inconsistently implemented in healthcare facilities. Researchers collected data involving the use of the Whipple procedure ERAS guidelines …

Medical Illustrations Of Human Facial Muscles And Heart Anatomy, Molly G. Ecroyd

Honors Projects

Wrote a research paper on the history, careers, and future of medical illustration. I created twelve drawings total, six of the musculature of the human face and six of an enlarged human heart. I worked hands-on with a real human heart in the cadaver lab and used a human face model for reference in my drawings. The human face drawings were drawn from the anterior and lateral views. The human heart drawings were drawn from the anterior and cross-sectional views.

Post-Discharge Telephone Intervention With A Clinical Pharmacy Specialist For Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Patients, Jane E. Rogers, Michael Leung, Amanda Sirisaengtaksin, Jennifer Zadlo, Van Nguyen, Morgan Mace, Wendy Covert, Makenna Smack, Stacy Diao, Zhou Fang, Andrea Landgraf, Mariela Blum Murphy

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Background: Oncology patients are a vulnerable population with medication-related problems spanning across care settings. Gastrointestinal medical oncology (GIMO) patients often have unique medication challenges due to extensive treatment history. High-quality medication reconciliation aids in preventing medication discrepancies and potential adverse events during transitions of care. We conducted a pilot post-hospital discharge intervention with clinical pharmacy specialists for GIMO patients.

Objective: The primary objective was to identify the frequency of medication discrepancies.

Methods: GIMO patients discharged from our hospital were identified and called within 7 days of discharge. Clinical pharmacy specialist telephone encounters occurred between December 2021 and February 2022.

Results: …

Factors Associated With Emergency Difficult Tracheal Intubation And Difficult Airway Management In A Non–Operating Room Setting At A Cancer Treatment Center, Jackson Su, Neil Bailard, Jens Tan, Jeffrey Lim, Catherine Vu, Wenli Dong, Gang Zheng

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Difficult tracheal intubations are reported more often in the emergency non−operating room setting than in the operating setting. To identify the factors associated with emergency difficult intubation (DI) and difficult airway (DA) management in hospitalized patients with cancer, we conducted a single-center retrospective study in hospitalized patients who underwent emergency intubations in a non−operating setting from 2016 to 2019 at a cancer treatment center. Cases of DI (inability to visualize the vocal cords and/or >2 intubation attempts) and DA (DI, advanced airway device use, and/or need for a surgical airway) were included. We reviewed 763 cases; the DI and DA …

Evaluating The Impact Of A Renal Dosing Refreshable Sidebar Report On Appropriateness Of Antimicrobial Dosing At A Large Acute Care Cancer Hospital, Emily Fox, Jovan Borjan, Nancy Vuong, Hannah Aune, Claire Marten, Joshua Hendrickson

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Background: Appropriate antimicrobial dosing is vital in the treatment of patients with infectious diseases, though adherence to guideline recommended doses is often suboptimal.

Outcomes: This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a renal dosing refreshable sidebar report, which displayed recommendations from a previously developed institutional antimicrobial dosing guide at the time of antimicrobial order entry. The primary outcome was adherence to daptomycin dosing guideline recommendations before and after implementation.

Methods: This was a pre- and post-quasi-experimental study at a 600-bed acute care cancer hospital. Adult patients (≥18 years old) that received daptomycin from February-April 2021 (pre-intervention phase) and …

Implementation And Evaluation Of A Resident Pediatric Complex Care Education Series, Calivin Schaffer, Danielle Doctor, Amy Buczkowski, Bonnie Lynne Boomsma, Logan Murray

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2025

Children with medical complexity have significant chronic health problems that affect multiple organ systems and result in functional limitations, high health care need or utilization, and often dependence on medical technology. Addressing their needs requires optimizing care within the medical home and medical neighborhood.

A Tobacco Treatment Training Program Expands The Number Of Healthcare Providers Trained To Use Evidence-Based Practices And Methods, Alex Hurst, Maher Karam-Hage, Jennifer Cofer, Mehwish Javaid, Diane Beneventi, Janice Blalock, Tiffany Winter, Paul M. Cinciripini, Ernest Hawk

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Tobacco-use disorder remains a global health challenge, despite declining rates, and is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially among special populations that disproportionally do not have access to comprehensive treatment services. The lack of trained providers and slow dissemination of new tobacco treatment knowledge are obstacles to accessing comprehensive evidence-based treatments. Less is known about the impact of specialized training programs on healthcare professionals' ability to effectively treat tobacco use. This paper reports on the evaluation of the tobacco treatment training program, training methodology, and the demographics of the specialists trained.

MD Anderson’s Tobacco Treatment Training Program (TTTP) …

Children Living With Type 1 Diabetes In The Public School System, Madison M. Wilson

Kentucky Undergraduate Journal for the Health Humanities

Type 1 Diabetes is a worldwide chronic condition that typically develops during adolescence and requires life-long treatment and management. Management of this disease is extremely complicated for a child to manage on their own and requires a community of individuals to help them. With children spending most of their days at school, the school’s teachers and staff are vital to the care and management of their condition while attending public school. Children with Type 1 Diabetes in public school systems face many disparities and a reform is needed. Looking at this population through a holistic health science lens can help …

In-Person And Virtual Adaptation Of An Interprofessional Palliative Care Communications Skills Training Course For Pediatric Oncology Clinicians, Karen Moody, Clark R. Andersen, Robert M. Arnold, Julie Bradley, Allie Carter, Lauren Draper, Timothy Garrington, Jonathan B. Gill, Douglas J. Harrison, Masanori Hayashi, Amy Heaton, Cynthia Holladay, Alex Lion, Alakh Rajan, Beatriz N. Rozo, Daniel V. Runco, Shermini Saini, Laura K. Salvador, Kathryn Sutton, Verna Ferguson

Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement

Introduction

Empathic communication is crucial for clinicians when discussing palliative and end-of-life (PC/EOL) care with parents of children with cancer. Unfortunately, many parents report inadequate communication at these distressing times. This study evaluates the communication skills training (CST) clinicians received to deliver a PC/EOL communication intervention as part of a multi-site randomized-controlled trial (RCT). Training was provided using an in-person format and then adapted to a virtual platform to accommodate remote learners.

Methods

Clinicians were trained in dyads (one physician and one nurse [RN] or advanced practice provider [APP]) over 3 days (in-person or virtually). Four pediatric oncology cases were …

Does Covid-19 Matter: A Growth Curve Modeling Analysis Estimating And Predicting The Growth Trends Of The Accountable Care Organizations (Acos) Preventative Quality Performance During 2016-2020 Period, Christina Bocanegra-Perez

Theses & Dissertations

Does COVID-19 Matter: A Growth Curve Modeling Analysis Estimating and Predicting the Growth Trends of the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) Preventative Quality Performance During 2016-2020 Period

Christina M. Bocanegra, PhD

University of the Incarnate Word

Abstract

Introduction: CMS aggregates and reports Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) performance each year, resulting in distributed shared savings to provider participants. The intent is to share benefits with healthcare providers to promote lower costs, better patient experience, and better outcomes. The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), in which ACO groups collect data to include the six preventative quality care measures viewed in this study, focuses …