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The Impact of a Six Week Exercise and Wellness Intervention for Perceived Stress of Female Middle School Teachers
Full text linkThe prevalence of classroom-related stress among female middle school teachers is a widely pressing issue with global implications. It is imperative to implement interventions that prioritize the overall health and well-being of these teachers. The primary objective of this randomized control trial was to investigate the incidence of perceived stress within female middle school teachers and the potential role of an exercise and wellness intervention in decreasing perceived stress levels. Nineteen female middle school teachers were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n=10) or a control group (n=9). The study consisted of a six-week online exercise and wellness intervention that included aerobic exercise, journaling, meditation, and prayer. Results revealed a statistically significant interaction between time and group, F (1, 17)= 16.83, p\u3c .001, with a large effect size (partial η2 = .497) in perceived stress scores. Participants in the intervention group showed a decrease in mean perceived stress scores from 0.533 to 0.137. The results demonstrated that an exercise and wellness intervention can effectively reduce perceived stress in female middle school teachers
How Can School Leadership Styles Influence Teacher Burnout and Academic Outcomes for Students
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Teacher burnout continues to be a growing concern in education, impacting teachers\u27 well-being and retention as well as students\u27 overall academic outcomes and motivation. This capstone explores different themes relating to teacher burnout. The first theme is the causes and effects of teacher burnout and examines the various causes and implications of what is causing teachers to become burned out. Through scholarly research reviews, key insights have emerged showing that burnout is not only an individual teacher issue, but is shaped by organizational, teacher, and student-level factors. The second theme focuses on whether teacher burnout affects student academic outcomes and motivation. Studies reveal burnout can affect student performance and classroom engagement. The third theme focuses on how different leadership styles can affect teacher well-being and influence the quality of their work. Transformational leadership, in particular, plays a vital role in reducing burnout among teachers by fostering a positive school environment, collaboration, and trust among teachers. Servant leadership styles further emphasize the importance of supporting teachers and having a favorable school climate. Together, these findings highlight that strong leadership can influence the teacher\u27s overall well-being and reduce burnout risk, which can positively change student motivation and academic outcomes.
Keywords: teacher retention, transformational leadership, academic outcomes, school climat
Association between Fall Risk and Orthostatic Hypotension in the Elderly in a Skilled Nursing Facility
No full textBackground: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is an underrecognized contributor to falls among older adults, particularly in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) where frailty, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy is common. Methods: Thirty-three SNF residents aged ≥65 years completed orthostatic testing after five minutes supine and at one and three minutes of standing. Fall and injury histories were extracted from records and resident reports. Analyses included nonparametric tests, logistic regression, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, and exploratory qualitative coding of injury descriptions. Results: Systolic and diastolic blood pressures decreased significantly from supine to standing (both p \u3c .001). OH was more prevalent among fallers than non-fallers (96% vs 40%; χ2(1) = 12.68, p = .007). In logistic regression with OH as the outcome, fall history was strongly associated with OH (OR = 27.0, 95% CI [3.67–198.69], p = .001); ROC analysis showed excellent discrimination (AUC = 0.84, p = .029). The most frequently coded injuries were hip and femur fractures, followed by skin tears, head injuries, and humeral fractures (exploratory). Conclusions: OH is strongly linked to falls among SNF residents. Serial measurements at 1 and 3 minutes improved detection, supporting routine OH screening in fall risk assessment and proactive interventions (e.g., medication review, activity scheduling, and environmental safety)
Episode 11: Global Health: Making an Impact Beyond Borders
No full textIn this inspiring episode of CSP Nursing: Beyond the Calllight, we explore how nurses are making a difference on a global scale. Our guest, Katie DeJong, shares her journey as a nurse leader and global health advocate, offering insight into what it truly means to provide care that transcends borders, cultures, and circumstances.
Together, we unpack key questions: How do we define global health, and why is it vital for nurses to engage in this work? What global experiences have shaped Katie’s personal and professional growth? How can nurses address challenges such as infectious disease outbreaks, maternal-child health disparities, and access to care in low-resource settings? What can nursing students and new graduates do to get involved in global health — even if they can’t travel internationally?
Katie also reflects on how global health work strengthens the very core of nursing — compassion, adaptability, and cultural competence. From community partnerships to ethical practice, her insights highlight how nurses can lead change both abroad and at home.
Whether you’re a nursing student dreaming of working internationally, a faculty member guiding the next generation, or a practicing nurse seeking deeper purpose in your career, this episode will challenge you to think beyond boundaries and imagine the global impact of your care
Episode 79: Angelina Cummings: The Importance of Movement
No full textRecent doctorate of education in kinesiology alumna Angelina Cummings shares about her passion for movement and how her career path in kinesiology has unfolded, with earning a doctoral degree an important part of her journey
Trauma-Informed Leaders: Shifting the Paradigm of Professional Suicide Prevention
No full textTrauma-informed Leaders: Shifting the Paradigm of Professional Suicide Prevention highlights how trauma-informed leadership can transform suicide prevention in law enforcement and other high-stress helping professions. Reflecting on current suicide data and first-responder research, the article outlines early warning signs, intervention strategies, and organizational wellness practices that drive agencies from reactive crisis response to proactive, culturally responsive care. Practical recommendations include leader-supported peer teams, sleep and micro-break interventions, and resilience-focused supports that foster psychological safety, reduce stigma, and normalize help‑seeking across the organization
Exploring the Role of Physical Health Interventions in the Management of Mental Health Disorders: A Comparative Study of Mental Health and Kinesiology Professionals\u27 Perspectives
Full text linkThe study\u27s purpose was to understand the factors that may influence the use of physical health interventions in the mental health treatment process. The lack of professional guidelines for kinesiology professionals has been linked to an implementation gap of evidenced based exercise prescription in the prevention of the physical health comorbidities associated with mental illness. These comorbidities are linked to a 15-20 year decrease in life expectancy, long-term disability, and increased healthcare costs. The Exercise in Mental Illness Questionnaire-Health Professional (EMIQ-HP) was used in the study to compare the mental health and kinesiology professional perspective in the domains of exercise knowledge, beliefs, prescription behavior and barriers to exercise used during a mental health treatment plan. The results of the study reflected differences between the two professional groups\u27 perspectives in these domains and further research is needed to understand how these differences influenced the implementation of exercise programing in the United States healthcare system
Evaluating Device and Cost Effectiveness of Knee Orthoses and the Impact on Patient and Business Practices
No full textThis study aimed to examine the cost-effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) interventions when using knee braces to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA). This research compares two off-the-shelf (OTS) single upright unloading knee braces to evaluate cost-effectiveness between higher- and lower-cost devices. Cost-effectiveness is to be measured by the frequency of follow-ups of each assigned OTS knee brace group. Practical outcomes included a lower-cost knee brace requiring more follow-ups that counted against clinician time in the clinic, no significant difference between higher and lower-cost devices, or participants lacking compliance that limited the significance of the data. Further exploration of this study aimed to measure the correlation between valuable clinical time for improving the quality of life (QOL) and the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of knee orthosis choice. The findings of this study could influence O&P device guidelines and structure, patient care quality, and patient and business efficiency. A questionnaire will be provided to participants in the study for one year to collect the necessary data while clinicians gather estimates of participants\u27 time in the clinic. This questionnaire aims to highlight scores regarding pain, functional status, patient satisfaction, and time spent in an O&P clinic. The potential significance of this study lies in the valuable insight into effective and cost-effective O&P intervention through improved practice methods and enhancing the value and applicability of O&P devices
Leading Factors Positively Impacting Teacher Job Satisfaction
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This paper examined the issue of declining teacher job satisfaction and its role in the growing national teacher shortage. The purpose was to identify the leading factors that positively influenced teacher job satisfaction and to explore how these elements supported retention, enhanced school performance, and improved student learning. This literature review combined 15 peer-reviewed studies from the past 17 years that included diverse international contexts with participants who varied by age, experience, and culture. The sources employed qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and secondary data analyses to study intrinsic and extrinsic motivators on teacher satisfaction, burnout, and attrition. The findings indicated that intrinsic motivators–such as the desire to impact students, self-efficacy, and meaningful work–drove satisfaction and the intent to stay in the profession. The absence of extrinsic motivators like supportive leadership, manageable workloads, and adequate compensation often led to dissatisfaction and poor retention. These findings underscored the need to address intrinsic and extrinsic factors to strengthen job satisfaction, improve teacher retention, and support a more stable and effective teaching workforce, ultimately benefiting student learning outcomes.
Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Intrinsic Motivation, Extrinsic Motivatio
Translanguaging Pedagogy for Multilingual Learners
Full text linkWith the rich diversity of cultures and languages present in bilingual education, translanguaging is instructional practice that allows for students to leverage their linguistic abilities to enrich their content and language learning. Through qualitative and quantitative research, translanguaging pedagogy is demonstrated as an effective instruction method for MLLs in dual-language bilingual education. Educators better served MLLs by examining language ideologies of bilingualism, establishing a strong foundation for critical consciousness, allowing for multilingual students to use their ‘funds of knowledge’ in their learning, and creating a critical translanguaging space in the classroom learners (Hamman-Ortiz, 2024; Lang & Garcia, 2024; Navarro Martell, 2022; Poza, 2018; Spyridonos et al., 2024). To allow for equitable learning for all students, the use of all linguistic resources reduces barriers in the classroom for MLLs. In the reduction of these learning barriers, students have been shown to demonstrate better participation and content and language understanding