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Effects Of Music Therapy For Patients With Alzheimer's, Anastasiya Kapatsyna, Evelyn Staples, Meleah Sparks, Paige Schubert

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Among the Alzheimer's disease population, does music therapy help enhance cognition compared to no treatment?"

Interventions To Decrease Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Maya Letellier, Nicole Trujillo-Salazar, Grace Heimbigner, Jenna Wong

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks to, "To examine interventions to decrease secondhand smoke exposure in children; To examine the cost and effectiveness of interventions."

Copper Iud Versus Hormonal Iud: What Is The Impact On Return To Fertility?, Moana Andrew, Morgan Baker, Chantel Conley, Emma Cortes

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Is there an impact on return after removal of a hormonal IUD versus a copper IUD?"

The Effect Of Hormonal Birth Control On Acne, Aurora Elston, Taraneh Bazyari, Shirley Kaikai, Kathryn Conrad

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "How does hormonal birth control affect acne in those with and without a predisposition to acne?"

Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Patients With Anorexia Nervosa, Calee Barss, Claire Daly, Kalysa Dombrigues, Kristina Do

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks to "Analyze non-pharmacological interventions for improving nutritional health in patients with anorexia nervosa."

Sleep Disturbance Impact On Nursing Students, Collin Sommer, Katie Petrie, Savannah Short, Tina Tan

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "How does sleep disturbance impact nursing students academic performance?"

The Mediterranean Diet And Alzheimer's Disease, Katilyn Wright, Erin Willis, Joshua Villela, Renee Schroth

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks at, "whether implementing the use of the MD amongst those diagnosed with AD contributes to a decrease in the severity of symptoms compared to those not following a diet plan."

Cardiac Disease Misdiagnoses In Pregnant Patients, Maison Searle, Victoria Rivera, Devin Rice

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the problem of why cardiac disease misdiagnoses is a leading cause of mortality rates in pregnant patients."

Prevention And Treatment Of Nursing Burnout Through Policy, Hannah Khiev, Marina Gerard, Anastasiya Likhovodova, Hailie Lopez-Santiago

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster looks "To research the causes of burnout, to then construct policies to combat the onset and treat those in need."

Decreasing The Risk Of Infection From Wristwatches And Hand Jewelry, Violet Strange, Mackenzi Smith, Reyanna Ruiz, Abraham Zlotowski

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class.The poster looks to, "Explore evidence-based practices to decrease the risk of infections related to wristwatches and other hand jewelry."

Effects Of Humidity, Surface Textiles, And Education On Mrsa In Hospitals, Arisa Marx, Remi Mccullen, Mason Nehls, Cecilia Saenz

NURS 320: Evidence-Based Nursing Student Presentations

Research poster created as part of Nursing 320 class. The poster examines the question, "Does a balanced approach of specific humidity, education, and the textile of the surface decrease the amount of MRSA infections among patients?"

A Quality Improvement Project On Blood Pressure Measurement: Are We Failing Our Patients?, Michael Baker

Doctoral Projects

Despite billions of dollars invested in research, education, and equipment, high blood pressure remains a significant contributor to mortality rates across the globe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (2019), hypertension was listed as a primary or contributing cause of over a half-million deaths in the United States (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2021). Without regard to race, gender, background, or socioeconomic level, this “silent killer” the Mississippi State Department of Health estimated that over 700,000 Mississippi adults were diagnosed with high blood pressure and thousands more at an increased risk each year (MSDH, 2019). Failure to identify and …

Preventing Diabetes Through Prediabetes Screening And Treatment In Primary Care, Dewona Beal

Doctoral Projects

Diabetes is an epidemic in the United States. There are three types of diabetes: type 1, 2, and gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common type of diabetes. This type of diabetes can be prevented or delayed. In persons with T2DM, the body cannot use insulin well to keep blood glucose within normal limits. Several factors, including genetics, lifestyle such as poor diet and physical inactivity, obesity, insulin resistance, hormones, and certain medications, can cause it. A precursor to T2DM is prediabetes. Prediabetes is when blood sugar levels are elevated but not elevated enough to be …

Assessing Social Determinants Of Health In Primary Care, Vicki Carpenter

Doctoral Projects

The social determinants of health encompass the various circumstances and environments in which individuals reside, develop, labor, and experience aging (Social Determinants of Health, 2022). These variables significantly contribute to the existence of health inequities and disparities within populations. In order to effectively mitigate health disparities, it is imperative to consider the various determinants that influence health outcomes, as this consideration is crucial for advancing the goal of achieving health equity. This public health concern encompasses multiple sectors within our society, necessitating the collaboration of various organizations and communities to effectively address and mitigate its impact.

The fundamental …

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder And Teachers, Samantha Ann Tierney, Samantha Ann Tierney

Honors College Theses

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder, estimated to affect 5% of all children and adolescents. The current rate of diagnosis is steadily increasing. This increase in the number of students with ADHD affects educators, who have a large role in the success of students with ADHD. Despite this, many teachers are not prepared to deal with the extra challenges that come with teaching students with ADHD. Teachers may not be properly taught how to deal with children who have ADHD in their classrooms or the role they have in these children’s lives. The purpose of this study is to …

The Effect Of Cotton Dust Exposure As A Longterm Impact On Lung Function Changes: A Short Narrative Review, Naureen Akber Ali, Noshaba Akber, Adeel Khoja

School of Nursing & Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Determinants Of Delayed Emergency Caesarian Sections In Machakos County Referral Hospital, Kenya: A Retrospective Study, Anne Loko Mutiso

MSc in Advanced Practice Midwifery

Background: Labour to delivery is a natural process which begins and ends spontaneously. However, the need for an emergency caesarean section arises if the life of the mother or the foetus or both are in danger. Time is of essence and therefore a Decision to Delivery Interval of 30 minutes is considered the gold standard (NICE 2021).

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish hospital and client related factors that cause delay in emergency caesarean sections in Machakos County Referral Hospital.

Methodology: A Retrospective Descriptive study design was adopted whereby sample of 368 files of …

Determinants Of Poor Perinatal Outcomes Among Babies Born Of Mothers With Preeclampsia At Mama Lucky Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County, Sarah Wambui Chege

MSc in Advanced Practice Midwifery

Background: Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy illness characterised by the onset of hypertension in a non-hypertensive woman after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Studies have connected preeclampsia to significant adverse effects on the mother and the newborn, a common obstetric emergency in Kenya. Determinants of poor perinatal outcomes in babies born to preeclamptic mothers have not been intensively investigated.

Objective: The study evaluated the determinants of perinatal outcomes among neonates born to mothers diagnosed with preeclampsia at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital between July 2021 and June 2022.

Methodology: A quantitative retrospective cross-sectional inquiry was conducted. Data reviewed comprised …

Purposeful Rounding For Fall Reduction, Deborah Grant Rn

Master's Projects and Capstones

Objective. The quality improvement project aimed to study the effects of purposeful rounding on falls in a long-term care unit. The focus was on CNAs who provided care for 6 residents each, with a current census of 36 residents in the long-term care setting. Problem. Many of the residents are at risk for falls due to immobility, medication, and environmental hazards (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). Context. Research has found that the key reasons residents call for staff include needing to use the bathroom, to address pain, to address positioning, and to address IV pumps and alarms (Studer …

A Quality Improvement Project To Improve The Management Of Group A Streptococcalpharyngitis Among Children, Tara Denise Gutierrez

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Group A Streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis is one of the most common pediatric illnesses and accounts for more than ten million yearly medical visits. GAS is commonly misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms. The health care provider needs to distinguish which criteria warrant testing for GAS and the recommendations for management and treatment.

The purpose and objectives of this quality improvement project were to improve adherence to the 2021 Canadian guidelines for the management and treatment of GAS pharyngitis in a small community urgent care clinic. Anticipated outcomes for this project included a decrease in unnecessary testing for GAS pharyngitis, a decrease …