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Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Survivorship: Supportive Care Needs, Resources, And Barriers, Allison Bryn Koplos 2026 University of San Francisco

Adolescent And Young Adult Cancer Survivorship: Supportive Care Needs, Resources, And Barriers, Allison Bryn Koplos

Master's Projects and Capstones

Background: Adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors experience unique physical, psychosocial, developmental, and healthcare-related challenges that often persist beyond treatment completion. Although survivorship resources have expanded, gaps in supportive care needs persist. This scoping review examined the supportive care needs, survivorship resources, and barriers to accessing supportive care among AYA cancer survivors.

Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the Arksey and O'Malley framework and reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Peer-reviewed literature published between 2000 and 2026 was identified through searches in PubMed and Google Scholar. Studies examining supportive care needs, survivorship resources, or supportive care services …


The Cost Of Helping Hand: Lost Revenue On Overnight Hand Call, Tia Taylor 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The Cost Of Helping Hand: Lost Revenue On Overnight Hand Call, Tia Taylor

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Operating Room Waste Reduction In Watts And Water: Savings Beyond The Shift To Reusable Textiles, Taylor R. Sweeney 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Operating Room Waste Reduction In Watts And Water: Savings Beyond The Shift To Reusable Textiles, Taylor R. Sweeney

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


The Hemostatic Properties Of Green Plasma, David J. Sun 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

The Hemostatic Properties Of Green Plasma, David J. Sun

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Improvements Upon Reprocessing Of Orthopedic Single-Use Instruments, Alyssa P. Nguyen 2026 University of San Francisco

Improvements Upon Reprocessing Of Orthopedic Single-Use Instruments, Alyssa P. Nguyen

Master's Projects and Capstones

Internal Medline data for Hospital A, a level I academic trauma center, identified a quality gap due to improper segregation and underutilization of orthopedic single-use device reprocessing bins. The baseline reprocessing rate of 4% for orthopedic products results in missed sustainability opportunities, financial strain, and increased regulated waste. A proposed quality improvement intervention implemented updated communication strategies, visual management tools, and education modules to reinforce current reprocessing workflows and close knowledge gaps. Outcome measures include the percentage of SUDs collected for reprocessing, survey results on reprocessing awareness, and potential financial savings in Appendix I. Early data showed a 10% year-to-year …


Assessment Of The Best Practices Of Pose Estimation And Machine Learning Use For Clinical Gait Analysis, Micah B. Stull 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Assessment Of The Best Practices Of Pose Estimation And Machine Learning Use For Clinical Gait Analysis, Micah B. Stull

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Bridging The Gap: Assessing Barriers To Patch Testing Across Diverse Skin Tones, Ritesh V. Soule 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Bridging The Gap: Assessing Barriers To Patch Testing Across Diverse Skin Tones, Ritesh V. Soule

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


A Novel Acoustic Emission Technology For Assessing Osseointegration In Bone-Anchored Implants, Ethan Snyder 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

A Novel Acoustic Emission Technology For Assessing Osseointegration In Bone-Anchored Implants, Ethan Snyder

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Mixed-Reality Visualization In Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparative Study, William C. Smoot 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Mixed-Reality Visualization In Revision Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Comparative Study, William C. Smoot

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Routine But Rarely Needed: Blood Type And Antibody Screen Testing In Pediatric Surgical Patients, Avery N. Sinnathamby 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Routine But Rarely Needed: Blood Type And Antibody Screen Testing In Pediatric Surgical Patients, Avery N. Sinnathamby

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Investigating Patient Reported Outcomes (Pros) Of Long Covid, Luke A. Sims 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Investigating Patient Reported Outcomes (Pros) Of Long Covid, Luke A. Sims

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Non-Medical Determinants Of Health In Thoracic Aortic Disease: A Montalcino Aortic Consortium Study, Alberta S. Simmons 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Non-Medical Determinants Of Health In Thoracic Aortic Disease: A Montalcino Aortic Consortium Study, Alberta S. Simmons

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Centering Community Voices: Protocol For Qualitative Inquiry In A Produce Prescription And Chatbot Intervention, Yesmeena Mahmoud Shmaitelly 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Centering Community Voices: Protocol For Qualitative Inquiry In A Produce Prescription And Chatbot Intervention, Yesmeena Mahmoud Shmaitelly

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Understanding Patient Reported Outcome Measures And Perceptions In Trauma, Jerome D. Scott 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Understanding Patient Reported Outcome Measures And Perceptions In Trauma, Jerome D. Scott

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Associations Between Trpm4 Gene Variants And Intracranial Pressure Dynamics Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Emily H. Saweris 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Associations Between Trpm4 Gene Variants And Intracranial Pressure Dynamics Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Emily H. Saweris

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Assessing The Potential Risk Factors For Major Surgical Complications In Operative Fixation Of Patients With Pelvic Ring Disruptions, Benjamin Roberts 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Assessing The Potential Risk Factors For Major Surgical Complications In Operative Fixation Of Patients With Pelvic Ring Disruptions, Benjamin Roberts

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Concurrent Gastroschisis And Biliary Atresia: Surgical And Supportive Management, Joseph M. Pydyn 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Concurrent Gastroschisis And Biliary Atresia: Surgical And Supportive Management, Joseph M. Pydyn

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Assessing The Effects Of Tunicamycin In Trophoblast Stem Cell Differentiation, Kay Chi Pua 2026 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Assessing The Effects Of Tunicamycin In Trophoblast Stem Cell Differentiation, Kay Chi Pua

Summer Research Program Abstracts

No abstract provided.


Analysis Of U.S. Army Body Composition Policies: Implementation Effectiveness And Recommendations For Policy Enhancement At Brooke Army Medical Center, michael l. rizzo 2026 Duquesne University

Analysis Of U.S. Army Body Composition Policies: Implementation Effectiveness And Recommendations For Policy Enhancement At Brooke Army Medical Center, Michael L. Rizzo

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Manuscripts

US Army body composition policies (AR 600-9 and recent directives) are essential for military readiness, injury prevention, and force health protection, yet implementation gaps persist, particularly with the 2026 Department of Defense (DoD)-mandated waist-to-height ratio (WHtR < 0.55) transition. This DNP project evaluated policy implementation effectiveness at Brooke Army Medical Center using the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Logic Model and CFIR 2.0 framework. Analysis of 2022–2025 de-identified administrative data and 16 stakeholder questionnaires identified ≥10 implementation gaps, including low awareness of new standards and workload impacts. The project developed 8 evidence-based recommendations and an implementation roadmap to improve compliance, optimize resources, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen military readiness.


Implementing Updated Npo Guidelines For Inpatient Procedures, Yasamin Ghanivand 2026 University of San Francisco

Implementing Updated Npo Guidelines For Inpatient Procedures, Yasamin Ghanivand

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects

Background: Nil per os (NPO) guidelines are utilized for patient safety during procedures to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) recommends clear liquids up to 2 hours before non-emergent procedures, although many facilities still implement the outdated practice of ordering NPO after midnight. This practice can lead to prolonged fasting, which may cause increased hunger, thirst, hypotension, nausea, and dizziness, ultimately resulting in patient dissatisfaction and discomfort.

Purpose: To review and assess current ASA NPO guidelines that describe best practice to enhance the patient experience without increasing perioperative risk of pulmonary aspiration.

Methods: A …


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