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A Quality Improvement Project to Mitigate Menopausal Weight Gain in Primary Care
Full text linkMenopausal weight gain (MWG) is a common concern among midlife women but is often overlooked in primary care. Healthcare clinicians (HCCs) are in a key position to offer early, supportive strategies for MWG, yet barriers such as limited menopause-related knowledge, low confidence, and time constraints often prevent effective intervention. MWG typically involves increased abdominal fat and body fat redistribution, which are associated with heightened risks of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and certain cancers. It can also worsen menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and joint pain, ultimately reducing quality of life and increasing healthcare utilization. This quality improvement (QI) project took place in a South Florida primary care practice serving women aged 40 to 60, a population commonly experiencing perimenopause or postmenopause. The project aimed to enhance HCCs’ knowledge, confidence, and clinical behaviors in addressing MWG by providing brief, evidence-based tools suited to time-limited visits. Additional goals included recognizing patients at risk and promoting nonpharmacological strategies through supportive clinician-patient conversations. Fifty-three participants (N = 53) completed a webinar focused on lifestyle-based MWG management, including physical activity, nutrition, stress reduction, sleep hygiene, and decreased intake of salt, caffeine, and alcohol. The mnemonic N.A.M.A.S.T.E. was used to support recall and implementation of these strategies. Pre- and post-intervention surveys measured changes in knowledge, confidence, and clinical behaviors. Results showed significant improvements: knowledge rose by 21.55%, confidence by 39.08%, and practice behaviors by 46.14%. Paired t-tests confirmed these gains were statistically significant (p \u3c 0.0001), with large effect sizes across all domains
Increasing Provider Awareness of the Relationship Between ASD and GI Conditions by Implementing an Educational Intervention: A Quality Improvement Project
Full text linkBackground: Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a higher risk for developing comorbid gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, yet these comorbidities are often overlooked in clinical settings due to challenges with communication and symptom overlap (Al-Beltagi, 2021; Madra et al., 2020).
Purpose: This quality improvement project was designed to increase provider and staff awareness of the relationship between ASD and GI conditions and to improve their confidence in supporting routine GI screening practices during pediatric visits.
Methods: A brief, evidence-based educational intervention was implemented at Med-Ped Associates pediatric clinic and included an in-person presentation and infographic. Participants included two physicians, two Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and four medical assistants. Following IRB approval, pre- and post-intervention surveys were administered anonymously using Google Forms to assess changes in awareness, beliefs, and confidence.
Results: Post-intervention survey responses demonstrated increased awareness of the relationship between GI health and ASD-related behaviors and improved provider confidence in the benefits of standardized GI screenings following the intervention.
Conclusion: This quality improvement project encouraged participants to recognize the clinical significance of GI symptoms in ASD and highlighted the need for more proactive, standardized screening practices in pediatric settings, particularly when managing the care of this patient population (Kong et al., 2021; Malik, 2022)
Topic 1: Social Determinants of Health in Latin America: Challenges and Innovative ResponsesTopic 1: Social Determinants of Health in Latin America: Challenges and Innovative Responses
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Student Engagement is FUNdamental to Academic Success: Creative engagement opportunities in academic libraries
Full text linkAcademic libraries play a pivotal role in fostering lifelong learning and student success. With the landscape of higher education changing, academic librarians are learning to embrace innovative strategies that address both the scholarly and social needs of college students. Through creative engagement and outreach opportunities, librarians are meeting the evolving expectations that students have for a fulfilling academic experience. In a post-pandemic environment, college students are eager to socialize with their peers again. Therefore, academic librarians are adjusting their teaching and outreach methods to meet this challenge to provide a fun, welcoming and educational environment within their academic libraries. Please join this pre-conference session to learn more about creative student engagement initiatives within State College and University libraries. A panel of academic librarians will share their experiences with successful student engagement programs followed by brief break out sessions and stations where the audience can interact with the librarians to learn how to host similar programs and events within their own libraries
Topic 1: Using Data for Decision-Making: Best Practices for Translating Surveillance into Action
No full textSocioecological Factors In Alcohol Counseling Among Chronic Disease Patients: National Health Interview Survey
Full text linkThis cross-sectional study analyzed socioecological factors influencing alcohol counseling among 3,093 adults with chronic diseases using 2022 National Health Interview Survey data. Results revealed that only 7.2% received provider alcohol counseling, with age and health status as primary predictors. The research addresses gaps in understanding demographic, healthcare access, and cultural factors affecting alcohol counseling practices, with implications for secondary prevention and health disparity reduction
Prevalence of Elevated BMI and Blood Pressure Among Miami Health Fair Attendees: A MedSWISH Community Screening Study
Full text linkThis abstract is a cross-sectional analysis of elevated blood pressure (BP) and body mass index (BMI) collected from participants in Miami-Dade health fairs led by MedSWISH, a student-led community service organization at FIU HWCOM. Analysis of these screening measures showed significant elevations in both BP and BMI, indicating a need for improvement in targeting these key health indicators throughout Miami
The Grenade Trade: An Illicit Pipeline from Peru to Ecuador
Full text linkThe illicit diversion and trafficking of grenades and other explosives across the Peru-Ecuador border presents a significant and ongoing challenge to regional security. This movement of explosive materials, often originating in Peru and transiting through Ecuador before reaching armed groups in Colombia. The extent of this issue became evident in October 2022, when an investigation by Punto Final identified a lack of effective border controls, which facilitates these illegal transfers. This border vulnerability is a key factor enabling the operation of trafficking networks. The urgency of this matter was highlighted by an Infobae article, which revealed that throughout 2022, Ecuador\u27s Military Intelligence Command consistently communicated concerns to the Peruvian Army, reporting that thousands of explosives, including grenades and other types of weapons, were regularly crossing the Tumbes border.https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/jgi_research/1086/thumbnail.jp
Lunch and Poster Session #2
No full textPoster Presentations- Detailed List:
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