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An Insight to Music Therapy
Get PDFMusic therapy aims to offer interventions that are therapeutically including music through a variety of activities. This paper aims to address the effects for three specific populations: individuals with depression, dementia, and autism spectrum disorder
Heyoka Riders
No full textA painted deer hide depicting three painted warriors on painted horses on the top and another set of three on the bottom, with two additional horses in the middle facing each other.
Featured in the exhibition, Plain of Stars: An exhibition to uplift, acknowledge, and celebrate Indigenous students.https://commons.und.edu/native-art/1125/thumbnail.jp
Microplastics in the Mississippi
No full textThis poster explores the presence and impact of microplastics in the Mississippi River through the analysis of two research studies. The first study examined surface water samples to measure microplastic concentration and to assess how land use and geography influence their distribution along the river. The second study looks in on identifying microplastics in the digestive systems of fish collected from different locations along the river. Both studies have shown that microplastics are widespread throughout the river, with higher levels found downstream and in highly populated areas. The research highlights the ways in which microplastics enter freshwater environments, from urban runoff and wastewater to degraded consumer products, and how these pollutants can affect wildlife and humans. Fish are especially vulnerable, as microplastics accumulate in their stomach linings, potentially affecting their health and survival. The plastics can also work their way up the food chain, posing a possible risk to human health through the consumption of contaminated water or food. These findings stress the need for increased awareness and better waste practices. Reducing plastic usage, reusing materials, and improving disposal methods are all key steps in addressing this issue. By recognizing the sources and impacts of microplastics, we can begin to develop more sustainable habits and protect freshwater ecosystems.
Senior Capstone for GEOG 454: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Natural Resources with Professor Gregory Vandeberg.https://commons.und.edu/as-showcase/1025/thumbnail.jp
High Dose Intravenous Vitamin C in Breast Cancer Therapy
No full text• Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies globally, emphasizing the need for adjunct therapies to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient care. Current breast cancer treatments, including radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, are often effective but are frequently associated with significant side effects that can impact treatment tolerance and quality of life. This review examines the effectiveness of high-dose intravenous (IV) vitamin C as an adjunct therapy in breast cancer treatment, specifically its potential to reduce tumor size and alleviate chemotherapy-associated side effects. A literature review was performed using electronic databases PubMed and Google Scholar from April to June 2024 which yielded seven studies. The review of the literature suggests that high-dose IV vitamin C may selectively induce pro-oxidative effects on tumor cells while its antioxidant properties help mitigate the toxic effects of chemotherapy, ultimately improving patients\u27 quality of life. Integrating this therapy into clinical practice and the management of breast cancer patients shows promising potential for enhancing treatment outcomes and tolerability. However, further research and clinical trials are necessary to confirm its efficacy as a complementary therapy in breast cancer care.https://commons.und.edu/pas-grad-posters/1348/thumbnail.jp
Tap, Allow, Regret: A Study of User Awareness in Android App Permissions
Get PDFAs mobile applications increasingly demand access to user data, the Android permission system has evolved to provide finer control. Despite this, users often approve permissions without full comprehension, risking privacy. This study investigates how Android users perceive and respond to permission requests, combining a structured survey (n=30) with review mining of Google Play Store feedback. Results reveal low confidence in understanding permissions, high uninstall rates for over-permissioned apps, and a dominant perception that categories like social media and games frequently request unnecessary access. We introduce the “regret framework” to describe how users react after realizing the mismatch between expectations and permission behavior. We conclude by suggesting UI and policy improvements to enhance user trust and informed consent
Exploring Open Pedagogy Principles: A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate Experiences
Get PDFOpen pedagogy, characterisedby students creating or co-creating artefacts that others may use, offers transformative opportunities for students to move beyond passive learning into active content creation. This qualitative study examines the experiences of 25 undergraduate students who engage with open pedagogy principles, including creation-centred learning, collaboration, audience engagement, and the integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) and Creative Commons (CC) licensing. Using surveys and interviews, we identified three key themes: the importance of real audiences, authentic connections over prescribed collaborations, and rethinking the role of Creative Commons. Findings suggest that open pedagogy enhances student engagement and provides meaningful, real-world applications for academic assignments, but additional emphasis on CC licensing education is needed. Implications for pedagogy and instructional design are discussed
CAREGIVER EDUCATION IN EARLY INTERVENTION
No full textBackground: Early intervention services are provided for children ages birth to three years who have identified developmental delays (North Dakota Health and Human Services, n.d.). Services that are provided in early intervention include home visits, consultations, and parent coaching from a multidisciplinary team (North Dakota Health and Human Services, n.d.). The health-related practices of parents during the first two years of their children’s lives plays an important role in terms of influencing children’s health and development (Boelsma et al., 2021). It is the responsibility of the caregivers to utilize the information that is provided and implement within the child’s daily routine to overall support the development of the child in their early years (Kaelin et al., 2021).
Purpose: This doctoral experiential capstone aimed to create caregiver education tools based on the developmental milestones of children ages birth to three years. The purpose of educational handouts includes being a source for caregivers to provide guidance, promote competence, and encourage the carry over of skills being taught within early intervention services.
Methodology: An extensive literature review was conducted through evidenced-based resources from a combination of online databases, professional organizations, published books, and governmental websites. The Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) guided the scholarly project (O’Brien, 2017). The MOHO model was used to analyze the areas of volition, habituation, performance capacity, and environment of caregivers receiving early intervention services and determine how those concepts are affecting the caregiver’s performance in learning and utilizing strategies to support their child’s overall development.
Results: The final product includes two groups of multimodal handouts each stating developmental milestones for children form ages birth to three years. The handouts focus on feeding and dressing routines with activities for caregivers to implement during those routines. The activities aim to support the child’s development based on their age.
Conclusion: The educational handouts are intended to address the barriers that caregivers may be facing in the areas of MOHO including volition, habituation, performance capacity, and environment to enhance their occupational performance (O’Brien, 2017)
PELVIC HEALTH REHABILITATION: A GUIDE FOR POSTPARTUM WOMEN IN RURAL AREAS TO ENHANCE OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Get PDFBackground: Of the over 3 million births in the US each year, 570,000 women experience a birth related injury, leading to pelvic health issues during the postpartum period (DeLancey et al., 2024). Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) affects 25% of American women, directly impacting quality of life (QoL), psychosocial factors, and the ability to successfully engage in meaningful occupation (Baker et al., 2017; Burkhart et al., 2021; Khan, 2023; Nygaard et al., 2008; Peinado Molina et al., 2023; Synder et al., 2022b). Although PFD has a neuromuscular etiology, the physiological effects can lead to psychosocial impacts, including, but not limited, to anxiety and depression (Baker et al., 2017). Postpartum women, specifically those living in rural communities, experience further inequities as compared to women living in urban communities. Inequities include a lack of specialized pelvic floor care, resulting in higher incidences of psychological symptoms and a significant impact in all areas of occupation. There is no other profession in the field of pelvic health rehabilitation, that has extensive training in providing holistic care, and addressing environmental, psychosocial, and neuromuscular aspects (Baker et al., 2017). Through increased education to postpartum women, occupational therapists, and providers, comprehensive pelvic health services can be provided to meet the occupational needs of women living in rural communities.
Methods: A thorough, model-driven literature review was completed on most common PFDs among postpartum women, risk factors, and current evidenced-based interventions to address PFD. The literature revealed a variety of evidence-based interventions to treat the neuromuscular aspect of PFD; however, there is a notable gap in evidence-based interventions to treat the psychosocial facets of PFD. The literature was analyzed through the lens of the ecological model viii of human performance (EHP), due to the special consideration for the concepts of person, context, and task in relation to their impact on an individual’s performance range (Dunn, 2017).
Results: The result of this scholarly project highlights the essential role of occupational therapy in postpartum recovery and pelvic health rehabilitation. By incorporating visual aids, simplified language, and practical implementation strategies, the guide is structured to be user-friendly for both healthcare practitioners and postpartum women. The findings advocate for increased awareness and integration of pelvic health services into maternal care, particularly in underserved rural communities. Pelvic Power: A Postpartum Guide to Wellness and Recovery serves as a vital tool in bridging the gap between research and practical application, fostering self-advocacy, recovery, and long-term well-being for postpartum women
ADDRESSING DELIRIUM IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: AN INTERPROFESSIONAL APPROACH
Get PDFPurpose: Successful recovery from an intensive care stay is influenced by many factors, including length of stay, medical ventilation requirements, and the extent of surgical interventions such as cardiac, intracranial surgery, neurosurgery, and vascular neurosurgery. A major barrier to achieving a full recovery can be delirium, which is seen in 80% of critical care patients. Delirium is described as a severe change in mental abilities and a short-term cause of cerebral impairment that can present as distortion or psychosis and is associated with numerous conditions. While critical care-related delirium typically lasts less than a week, those affected by longer periods of delirium are shown to have a decrease in cognitive, physical, and sensory processes one year following the delirium, leading to decreased independence and function in ADLs and IADLs.
Method: The primary author completed a literature review on patients with delirium in the ICU following the model of Ecology of Human Performance (EHP). Once on-site, the author completed direct patient care with patients with delirium in the ICU as well as collaborated with family and other healthcare professionals on-site.
Results: The results of this doctoral experience were that the author was able to provide educational handouts for family, nursing, providers, and the therapy team to bridge the gap in care being provided to patients with delirium.
Conclusion: Results of this doctoral experience the author included educational handouts for the interprofessional team. The EHP model was helpful when completing the occupational therapy ix process with complex medical patients and in creating the anticipated result of the educational handout is to improve the care being provided to patients with delirium. The implications of the educational materials are ongoing, and the author and site will continue to receive feedback