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Improving Health Literacy for Positive Patient Outcomes
No full textHealth literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions (Health.gov, 2017). Unfortunately, a large portion of the American population has low literacy skills coupled with low socioeconomic status, resulting in an increase of individuals experiencing poor health outcomes. The professional nurse plays an integral role in educating patients and their family members. Students will report on evidence based practice related to assessment of health literacy skills and the teaching interventions provided to patients to improve their health literacy and promote positive outcomes
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
No full textThis project will explain the pathology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. It will compare two treatments/ symptom reducing options for CTS; one being Kinesiotaping, the other general forearm and hand strengthening
Training Care Partners in the Re-Motivation Process for Individuals Living with moderate Dementia: A Single Subject Design
No full textThis research study aims to contribute to the field of occupational therapy through a focus on understanding an intervention focused on increasing volition to promote re-engagement in meaningful occupations for community dwelling individuals living with dementia. Dementia may contribute to a lack of motivation for engaging in goal directed tasks and meaningful occupations in people living with dementia; Professionals and care partners identify motivating loved ones with dementia to engage in daily occupations as a challenge. One proven approach found to be beneficial to stave off premature decline and maintain the individual’s performance of activities of daily living is use of occupational therapy interventions. The research seeks to amplify the understanding of the use of the Remotivation Process and Volitional Questionnaire, specifically, to educate care partners in the use of this intervention for individuals with dementia as a way to motivate the individual to engage in occupations once more
Eliminating Misconceptions in the Classroom
No full textThe main problem being addressed would be the amount of misconceptions students have about science and math before instruction. This action research will focus on the most effective way to find these misconceptions early and eliminate them as quickly as possible. The tools used to do this research are a two-tier diagnostic test as well as a KWL chart. These two methods of data collection will allow the data to be condensed and then properly integrated into the classroom curriculum to ensure that the found misconceptions are targeted early on in instruction
Lateral Epicondylitis
No full textOur hypothetical research to find out if strengthening or stretching is better for the treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Improving Health Literacy for Positive Patient Outcomes
No full textHealth literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions (Health.gov, 2017). Unfortunately, a large portion of the American population has low literacy skills coupled with low socioeconomic status, resulting in an increase of individuals experiencing poor health outcomes. The professional nurse plays an integral role in educating patients and their family members. Students will report on evidence based practice related to assessment of health literacy skills and the teaching interventions provided to patients to improve their health literacy and promote positive outcomes
The Acoustics of 3D Printing Parameters
No full textAn exploration of how different 3D printing parameters affect the sounds 3D printed parts can produce
Art and Anxiety
No full textThis poster shows the positive relationship between art and anxiety. Everyone handles stress and anxiety in different ways, art being one method. Art is often used as a therapeutic strategy. Art can be used to improve communication, grades, social skills, etc. All of which can be affected by high stress levels. The research conducted shows a multitude of interviews with high school art students and how they feel art has impacted their stress levels in a positive or negative way
Appalachia in New Media: Misrepresentations and its Effects on a Population
No full textAppalachia cannot be described by words in black and white. The region is vibrant, diverse, and filled to the brim with talented, passionate people. Appalachia has a rich history and vast collection of interesting cultural facets. Often, Appalachia\u27s culture and history is slandered, misrepresented, and reduced to a grouping of skewed facts by outside journalists and writers looking to simply reaffirm outdated, inaccurate stereotypes of the region. This paper will examine certain types of online articles written about Appalachia. Although some are positive and professional, others are disrespectful and poorly written, and therefore detrimental to the way the outside world views the region
Keynote Speaker: Aaron Thompson, PhD
No full textKeynote SpeakerAaron Thompson, PhD
President, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 7:30 pm Sodexo Ballroom, Morris University Center
Researchers often chase a scholastic agenda with an immediate need (grants, tenure, promotion) in mind. To have a healthy long term agenda, a continuous improvement model of excellence is needed.
Dr. Thompson shares the method he has successfully used the last 25 years. Through faculty ranks and administrative ranks, Thompson has maintained this agenda that consistently adds to the academic knowledge base
Aaron Thompson is a nationally recognized leader in higher education with a focus on policy, student success and organizational leadership and design. His leadership experience spans 27 years across higher education, business and numerous non-profit boards.
Thompson has researched, taught and consulted in areas of diversity, leadership, ethics, multicultural families, race and ethnic relations, student success, first-year students, retention, cultural competence and organizational design throughout his career.
Thompson has published more than 30 publications and numerous research and peer reviewed presentations. He has authored or co-authored the following books: Changing Student Culture from the Ground Up, The Sociological Outlook, Infusing Diversity and Cultural Competence into Teacher Education