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Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS): A Call on Mental Health Professionals and Allied Disciplines to Become Informed
Get PDFSuppressing Financial Exploitation of Older Adults: A Social Work Perspective
Get PDFFinancial exploitation is a pervasive form of abuse or mistreatment of older adults. Social isolation and diminishing cognitive capacity are primary risk factors for financial exploitation among older adults. Researchers predict as the population ages, the incidents of older adults becoming victims of financial exploitation will increase. Social workers are well-poised to help suppress the crime of financial exploitation among older adults
Human Trafficking During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased the prevalence of human trafficking in the United States. The authors address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on human trafficking. Additionally, they explore the risk factors and vulnerabilities associated with human trafficking. Strategies for addressing human trafficking during the COVID-19 pandemic are also recommended
Healing a Broken Spirit: A Look into Institutional Trauma and Spiritual Resilience
Get PDFThis paper focused on the relationship between spirituality, therapy, and those who are affected and traumatized by religious institutions. It sought to cover the hypothesis that exposure to positive spirituality can help those who have been affected by religious institutional trauma to recover. Studies have shown a positive correlation between religiosity and recovery from traumatic experiences and that therapy can also increase one spirituality and relationship with God or other higher powers. This article sought to highlight that this strength of a spiritual coping mechanism may be increased by a person’s education in the field of theology and spirituality meaning people who learn how to tap into spirituality may have increased positive results when recovering from trauma. The article covered studies from across the globe including Poland and China, not focusing solely on one religion or denomination but generalizing the impact of religiosity. Moral injury and spiritual victimology will be terms that are defined as a way to strengthen the argument of spirituality as a form of recovery and that exposure to spirituality from a spiritually damaged individual is beneficial to them
Using Early Childhood Literacy Interventions to Support Healthy Development in At-Risk Students
Get PDFThis Capstone research study investigated ways early childhood literacy interventions can support healthy development in at-risk students. Children entered kindergarten at a wide range of literacy skill levels, and skill gaps could persist for years. Students who failed to read proficiently by third grade are less likely to finish high school. Research showed the potential for targeted early literacy interventions to positively impact outcomes for at-risk students. Interventions implemented by families, teachers, and trained volunteers all made a positive impact on academic achievement. Fidelity played an important role in effective intervention implementation, though challenges exist in real-world early childhood classrooms. Some studies explored the sustained effects of early childhood interventions on academic achievement in future schooling. The author drew upon current research to formulate practical applications for stakeholders, and suggested avenues for future study.
Keywords: early childhood education (ECE), literacy, interventions, achievement gap
Assessing Risks of Atypical Sexually Violent Offenders
Get PDFForensic behavioral health research over the past few decades has revealed the complexities of assessing sexually violent offenders (SVOs). Risk assessments play a critical role in determining penalties and treatment, evaluating recidivism risk, and guiding interventions. However, most research has focused on adult male offenders, leaving a significant gap in understanding less common offender types, such as women, juveniles, and pedophiles or child sexual abusers. Gender biases and underreporting limit the understanding of women offenders, while juveniles face challenges like substance use disorders and mental health issues. Structured clinical judgment is a key method for assessing SVO risk, but forensic mental health professionals (FMHPs) must be mindful of their biases during assessments. Inaccurate risk assessments can lead to misclassifying high-risk offenders as low-risk or vice versa, with serious consequences. Recognizing biases and using evidence-based practices is crucial for FMHPs to more effectively support rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and mitigate public risk. This paper reviewed recent literature to address gaps in understanding and assessing SVOs, particularly focusing on atypical offenders including women, juveniles, and pedophiles, and highlights the need for further research, improved risk-assessment tools, and strategies to reduce recidivism. A systematic review of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters published from 2020-2024 was conducted, covering forensic advancements, challenges in assessing risk for these SVOs, treatment implications, and legal considerations. This paper intentionally uses “woman” and “man” instead of “female” and “male”, when possible, to dissociate from biologically deterministic views of gender, aiming to promote a more socially informed understanding
The Influence of Location, Direction, and Magnitude of Corrective Forces During Nighttime Bracing for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
No full textThe main goal of this study is to determine if an ideal set of force parameters, magnitude, location, and direction, can be established to use with the Providence brace to improve the successful outcomes for bracing treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A literature review shows the significance of corrective forces in bracing success, however, there is no consensus on optimal force application regarding magnitude, location, and direction of the forces used. The study will evaluate 73 AIS patients over the course of their bracing treatment, using patient records, x-rays, and Pliance PMS sensors for precise force measurement. Procedures will include initial evaluation, brace fitting, follow-ups every 4-6 months, and x-rays immediately and two years post-bracing. Data analysis will compare force application with spinal correction outcomes to identify which forces result in the greatest effective bracing forces. The study aims to determine if Providence brace design parameters can be standardized to improve treatment success. These findings will contribute to evidence-based AIS treatment, potentially leading to improved brace designs and higher success rates, thus laying groundwork for future AIS research and innovation
Temperature and Time: The Effects of Average Annual Outdoor Temperature on High School Cross Country 5K Times in the United States
No full textThis study aimed to test the relationship between average outdoor annual temperature and times run for the 5K in high school cross country runners for the year 2022 in the United States. Research articles used came from internet and database searches. Different studies found that temperature had an effect on exercise level (Peng et al., 2016) and also played a role in the time spent devoted to physical activity (Ferguson et al., 2023). Furthermore, mean average temperature was found to have the most impact on vigorous intensity physical activity (Laverty et al., 2018). Information was gathered from two websites: NOAA and Athletic.net. The mean average annual temperatures for each state excluding Hawaii were paired up with the average run time for the top 50 fastest boys and girls and boys and girls combined in each state. The data was then used in linear regression and ANOVA tests. The results showed that no real correlation exists among average outdoor annual temperature and time run
Tracking Activity Use in MFCL-2 Transfemoral Amputees with Microprocessor Knee Technology
No full textThe leading cause of lower limb amputations is due to dysvascular and diabetic complications. Dysvascular amputees who receive an above knee amputation experience higher energy expenditure and oxygen consumption in comparison to those with trauma related amputations. Current research for microprocessor knee (MPK) technology has proven to reduce energy costs, decrease cognitive demand, increase walking stability and confidence, and enhance safety. This demographic of amputees are at an increased risk for falls due to deteriorations in health status. Historically, MPK technology has been designated for those classified as Medicare Functional Classification Level 3 (MCFL-3) otherwise known as unlimited community ambulators. Lower activity transfemoral amputees are limited to this technology and must rely upon traditional mechanical knee components referred to as a non-microprocessor knee (NMPK). Increased health longevity has been linked with average daily step count as a marker to determine overall well-being. This paper aims to increase the validity of cross comparison data between non-microprocessor knees (NMPK) and microprocessor knees for dysvascular and diabetic etiologies at the transfemoral level over a longitudinal design model implementing wearable step-count activity tracker systems mounted directly to the prosthesis