A Case Study Of The Political Determinant Of Health On The Public Health Crisis Of Malaria In Nigeria,
2023
Abilene Christian University
A Case Study Of The Political Determinant Of Health On The Public Health Crisis Of Malaria In Nigeria, Bisola Olumegbon
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Abstract
Globally, there were about 229 million cases of malaria in 2022. The sub-Saharan African region accounted for 92% of the reported cases and 94% of deaths. Nigeria had the highest number of malaria cases and deaths, representing 27% of global cases. This scholarly project was a case study guided by the political determinants of health. Triangulation of data using thematic analysis was used to identify the political determinants of malaria in Nigeria and to understand how the concept of interaction contributes to the persistence of the disease. The analysis involved a deductive and inductive approach based on the literature …
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At 2023 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day,
2023
Advocate Aurora Health
Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At 2023 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
This abstract supplement includes findings presented at the 49th annual Advocate Aurora Scientific Day on May 24, 2023. The Scientific Day symposium provides a virtual forum for the sharing of preliminary results from research and case studies conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, and other health professionals associated with Illinois-based Advocate Health Care and Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care.
Prevalence Of Risk Factors For Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among Sexually Active Women In Rwanda: A Nationwide Survey,
2023
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China
Prevalence Of Risk Factors For Human Immunodeficiency Virus Among Sexually Active Women In Rwanda: A Nationwide Survey, Joseph Kawuki, Lilian Nuwabaine, Angella Namulema, John Baptist Asiimwe, Quraish Sserwanja, Ghislaine Gatasi, Elorm Donkor
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
No abstract provided.
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Case Report,
2023
Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern Indiana Health Care System, St. Joseph County VA Clinic
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Case Report, Christopher Bugajski Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: Optic nerve head edema is a serious finding for which multiple etiologies need to be considered. When optic nerve head edema is observed bilaterally, among the top differentials is idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), also known as primary pseudotumor cerebri. An emergent magnetic resonance image with and without contrast as well as venography and lumbar puncture with opening pressure measurement must be performed to diagnose and determine management. Case Report: This case specifically features a 30-year-old Caucasian female with bilateral optic disc edema secondary to IIH. In addition to discussing the details regarding this patient’s case, this report …
Psychological Safety And Conflict Management Among Nurse Practitioners In Interprofessional Teams,
2023
Abilene Christian University
Psychological Safety And Conflict Management Among Nurse Practitioners In Interprofessional Teams, Scott Faust
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This quantitative correlational study explored the relationships between perceived psychological safety, conflict management styles, and perceived conflict management success among nurse practitioners (NPs) operating in interprofessional acute or critical care teams in the United States. Despite existing literature on conflict management and psychological safety, there is a noticeable gap concerning the interplay of these factors, specifically among NPs. A multi-item survey was developed from validated measures to assess psychological safety, conflict management success, and conflict management style. The final sample included 944 NPs. The findings revealed a statistically significant difference in the scores of perceived psychological safety, depending on the …
Caregiver Perspectives On The Daily Function Of People Living With Hnrnph2-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Developing A Conceptual Model,
2023
Seton Hall University
Caregiver Perspectives On The Daily Function Of People Living With Hnrnph2-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder: Developing A Conceptual Model, Rachel Salazar
Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)
Introduction: Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of conditions that start in childhood and lead to impairments in functioning. HNRNPH2-related neurodevelopmental disorder is an ultra-rare disorder in which individuals present with cognitive, behavioral, language and motor function impairments that often leads to reliance on their caregivers. Existing conceptual models of neurodevelopment are not specific to this ultra rare disorder and do not highlight the caregiver impact of living with HNRNPH2-related neurodevelopmental disorder.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand the caregiver perspective on the everyday functioning of people living with HNRNPH2-related neurodevelopmental disorder to generate a …
Social Determinants Of Health And Lung Cancer Surgery: A Qualitative Study,
2023
Chapman University
Social Determinants Of Health And Lung Cancer Surgery: A Qualitative Study, Dede K. Teteh, Betty Ferrell, Oluwatimilehin Okunowo, Aidea Downie, Loretta Erhunmwunsee, Susanne B. Montgomery, Dan J. Raz, Rick Kittles, Jae Y. Kim, Virginia Sun
Health Sciences and Kinesiology Faculty Articles
Introduction: Social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-clinical factors that may affect the outcomes of cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to describe the influence of SDOH factors on quality of life (QOL)-related outcomes for lung cancer surgery patients.
Methods: Thirteen patients enrolled in a randomized trial of a dyadic self-management intervention were invited and agreed to participate in semi-structured key informant interviews at study completion (3 months post-discharge). A conventional content analysis approach was used to identify codes and themes that were derived from the interviews. Independent investigators coded the qualitative data, which were subsequently …
Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome,
2023
Department of Veteran's Affairs
Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy Plus Syndrome, Aaron W. Case Od, Lovelee E. Sayomac Od, Matthew J. Anderson Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Background: Dominant optic atrophy (DOA) is the most commonly encountered hereditary optic neuropathy in clinical practice and is the result of a mutation in the OPA1 or OPA3 genes encoding mitochondrial membrane proteins. The resultant mitochondrial dysfunction causes a distinct set of ophthalmic findings and may progress to extra-ocular systems known as OPA plus syndrome. We present a case of late-onset OPA plus syndrome encompassing both typical ophthalmic findings and the rarer extra-ocular findings. Case Report: A 41 year-old Caucasian male presents for a second opinion regarding a previously diagnosed traumatic optic neuropathy. Examination revealed decreased best-corrected acuities, …
Pupil Involving Oculomotor Palsy- Examination, Cause And Outcome,
2023
Department of Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Healthcare System
Pupil Involving Oculomotor Palsy- Examination, Cause And Outcome, Robert Binkley Od, Karen Neal Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
BACKGROUND: A patient with a third cranial nerve (CN III) palsy can be a stress inducing event for an optometrist due to the potentially life-threatening etiologies and infrequency of their presentation. The pathogenesis of a CN III palsy can vary from innocuous to life threatening. Palsy of the third cranial nerve results in an impairment of eye movement and / or pupillary response to light depending on the extent of the palsy. CASE REPORT: This case reviews a recent onset of a complete right oculomotor palsy. Literature of similar cases detail the likelihood of variable causes, and while a diagnostic …
The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications,
2023
Press Consulting, P.C.
The Art Of Prescribing Low Amounts Of Prism: Basic Clinical Applications, Leonard J. Press Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Expanding the Box
It's How You Ask The Question.....,
2023
University of the Incarnate Word
It's How You Ask The Question....., Paul Freeman Od
Optometric Clinical Practice
Letter from the Editor
Exploration Of Burnout, Emotional Thriving, And Emotional Recovery In An Academic Medical Center: A Mixed Methods Quality Improvement Project,
2023
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Exploration Of Burnout, Emotional Thriving, And Emotional Recovery In An Academic Medical Center: A Mixed Methods Quality Improvement Project, Roxana Naderi, Katherine T. Morrison, Zuzanna Czernik, James E. Carter Jr, Katherine N. Dickerman, Alexandra Gallant, Lara Kirkbride-Romeo, Lauren Mcbeth, Angela Keniston, Kristin M. Jensen
Journal of Wellness
Introduction: Healthcare provider burnout, an indicator of wellbeing, impacts patient safety, provider distress, and employee turnover. In this mixed methods, multi-site quality improvement study conductedpandemic, we assessed employee wellbeing in a large clinical department.
Methods: Wellbeing surveys were sent electronically to Department of Medicine clinicians, researchers, administrators, and staff from August-September 2019 assessing perceptions of Burnout, Emotional Thriving (ET), and Emotional Recovery (ER). Qualitative responses were reviewed for themes using mixed inductive-deductive analysis. The initial coding was done by small teams with consensus obtained through large group discussions. This study was IRB-approved as non-human subjects research.
Results: Of the 671 …
Preliminary Analysis Of Student Accommodations At Higher Education Institutions In The Midwest With Communication Disorders Programs,
2023
Augustana College
Preliminary Analysis Of Student Accommodations At Higher Education Institutions In The Midwest With Communication Disorders Programs, Stacie M. Hatfield, Erin Redle Sizemore, Anu Subramanian
Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify accommodations available to students in Midwestern higher education institutions. The number of students with disabilities entering graduate programs, including in CSD, is increasing. There are multiple barriers that impact success for students with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for students are legally required in higher education, but little is known about the types of accommodations available to CSD students at different institutions. An enhanced understanding of common accommodation may help CSD programs proactively prepare programs to support graduate students in academic and clinical training. Method: Analysis of the accommodations listed on the websites …
Alumni Journal - Volume 94, Number 3,
2023
Loma Linda University
Alumni Journal - Volume 94, Number 3, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
Alumni Journal, School of Medicine
Editorials
2 | From the Editor
4 | From the President
6 | From the Dean
News
8 | Alumni News
10 | This & That
12 | APC 2024 Preview
14 | School of Medicine News
16 | Students
18 | AIMS Report: BARAKA: Hope and Healing for Sudanese Refugees
20 | Department Report: Pathology & Human Anatomy
Features
14 | Women in Medicine: Stories of Experience, Contributions, and Accomplishments
26 | Women in Medicine: A Conversation
32 | Early Hightory of Women in Medicine at LLU
34 | One Doctor's Story of Teaching and Healing in Angola
38 …
Improvement Of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Of Diabetic Patients Seen At The Internal Medicine Clinic,
2023
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Improvement Of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Of Diabetic Patients Seen At The Internal Medicine Clinic, Jorge Nadal, Carol Soler, Mery Bartl, Jose Gomez, Michelle Lopez, Blesset Alexander, Gabriel Lora, Azucena Del Real, Maria Pesantez, Sergio Saenz, Jorge A. Bernal
Research Symposium
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss globally. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) estimated the global population with diabetes to be 463 million in 2019 and 700 million in 2045. Retinopathy is a highly specific neurovascular complication of both type 1 and types 2 diabetes, and the prevalence strongly correlates to both the duration of diabetes and the level of glycemic control. Regular follow-up with early detection and treatment of vision-threatening retinopathy enables the prevention of up to 98% of visual loss due to diabetic retinopathy.
Student Perceptions Of Reading Preparation And Textbook Use In Professional Allied Health Programs,
2023
Spalding University
Student Perceptions Of Reading Preparation And Textbook Use In Professional Allied Health Programs, Laura Stimler, Camille Skubik-Peplaski, Melba G. Custer, Shirley P. O'Brien
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Purpose: In professional allied health education, textbooks are central to developing course content, student learning and certification exams, but little is known about the graduate student’s perspective. This study was intended to describe current trends in graduate students’ point of view, habits and opinions related to buying and using textbooks and other resources in allied health education. Methods: This was a multi-site collaborative research project. An electronic survey was developed to gather data on student habits and perspectives regarding textbook preferences including digital texts, academic reading, exam preparation, and obtaining course materials. The survey was distributed across four academic institutions. …
The Effectiveness Of Serotonin And Tricyclic Antidepressants In Tinnitus Management: A Rapid Review,
2023
Nova Southeastern University
The Effectiveness Of Serotonin And Tricyclic Antidepressants In Tinnitus Management: A Rapid Review, Dr. Emilie Vos, Dr. Nannette Nicholson, Melinda Johnson, Dr. Karah Gottschalk
Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice
Background: Tinnitus can be defined as a health condition characterized by the perception of sound, either in the head and/or ears, in the absence of any external acoustic stimulus. Perception is often quantified by self-report, or the use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs). The purpose of this rapid review was to evaluate the level and quality of evidence regarding the use of serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), and tricyclic antidepressants as measured by tinnitus patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and/or Visual Analog Scales (VAS). Methods: The Cochrane Rapid Review guidelines were followed. The PICO …
Machine Learning-Based Classification Of Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Using Hybrid Diffusion Imaging,
2023
Thomas Jefferson University
Machine Learning-Based Classification Of Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury Using Hybrid Diffusion Imaging, Jennifer Muller, Ruixuan Wang, Devon Middleton, Mahdi Alizadeh, Kichang Kang, Ryan Hryczyk, George Zabrecky, Chloe Hriso, Emily Navarreto, Nancy Wintering, Anthony J. Bazzan, Chengyuan Wu, Daniel A. Monti, Xun Jiao, Qianhong Wu, Andrew B. Newberg, Feroze Mohamed
Marcus Institute of Integrative Health Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause progressive neuropathology that leads to chronic impairments, creating a need for biomarkers to detect and monitor this condition to improve outcomes. This study aimed to analyze the ability of data-driven analysis of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and neurite orientation dispersion imaging (NODDI) to develop biomarkers to infer symptom severity and determine whether they outperform conventional T1-weighted imaging.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A machine learning-based model was developed using a dataset of hybrid diffusion imaging of patients with chronic traumatic brain injury. We first extracted the useful features from the hybrid diffusion imaging …
The Role Of Fdg-Pet In The Evaluation Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review,
2023
Thomas Jefferson University
The Role Of Fdg-Pet In The Evaluation Of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Systematic Review, Sahithi Talasila, Eric M. Teichner, Robert C Subtirelu, David H Xiang, Cyrus Ayubcha, Thomas Werner, Abass Alavi, Mona-Elisabeth Revheim
Department of Medicine Faculty Papers
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin disorder characterized by nodules, comedones, and sinus tracts that often leave prominent scarring. In recent years, non-invasive imaging techniques have been used to assess the inflammatory activity, vascularization, and treatment response of lesions. Specifically, fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG-PET/CT) scans may aid in identifying systemic inflammation in patients with HS, improving diagnosis. Inflamed hypermetabolic tissues exhibit a greater uptake of FDG due to increased glucose uptake and vascularity. A systematic review was conducted to summarize the utility of nuclear imaging techniques in the diagnosis and treatment follow-up of HS. PubMed, Scopus, …
Black American Men's Resiliency And Persistence To Grow Old: A Midwest Qualitative Study,
2023
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Black American Men's Resiliency And Persistence To Grow Old: A Midwest Qualitative Study, Kimberly Ann Walker
Theses and Dissertations
AbstractAs Black American men continue to experience the highest premature morbidity and mortality, few studies have centered on the intersection of class (low-income) and race (middle-aged and older Black men) with multiple morbidity from a critical race approach in the Midwest region of the U.S. Middle-aged Black men have 31% higher death rate than their White counterparts. A qualitative study was conducted by a community health nurse in the spring of 2021 in a metropolitan city. Thirty-one, low-income Black American men were interviewed focusing on their understanding and perceptions of their complex comorbidities, symptom management for quality of life, short …