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The Recursive Cycle of Perceived Mindset and Psychological Distress in College
No full textCollege students are experiencing a significant mental health crisis, with rising rates of psychological distress. To help understand this trend, this study examines recursive relationships in the classroom between perceived mindset beliefs—that is, whether students perceive others in their classroom to view intelligence as malleable or fixed—and psychological distress. Across three time points, 288 undergraduates taking a physics course completed measures of perceived classroom mindset and psychological distress. Random intercept cross-lagged panel analyses, which controlled for demographic factors and students’ own mindset beliefs, revealed that perceiving the classroom culture as more fixed-minded early in the semester was associated with increased psychological distress later. Likewise, increased psychological distress early in the semester was associated with perceiving the classroom culture to be more fixed-minded later. These findings suggest that perceived mindset and distress are mutually reinforcing, highlighting the importance of addressing both in interventions aimed at alleviating student distress
Digital Transformation: The Global Sport Industry
Get PDFSport organizations have capitalized on economic, consumer, and media trends, harnessing the emotional significance of sport to connect with consumers. Digital transformation has revolutionized how these organizations manage their operations and engage with consumers. The 2012 London Olympics was a pivotal moment, marking a technological and marketing milestone in live sport mega events. It served as a catalyst for the convergence of digital technologies, media innovations, and creative business strategies among ecosystem partners. This convergence resulted in a new digital paradigm for sport events, enabling sport organizations and their brand partners to engage and interact with audiences worldwide. The London Olympics also contributed to innovative approaches to sport media and sponsorship rights (Santomier et al., 2016). Through effective management of innovations in collaborative information and communication technology (ICT) and social media marketing (SMM), the 2012 London Olympics ushered in a new technological era for live sporting events worldwide
Pioneer Times, Volume 1, Number 8
No full textHighlights include: Choir Finds Perfect Harmony at Carnegie Hall, Student Debate Hits Key Election Issues, Concert Raises $300K for Performing Arts Scholarships, Here’s How SHU Helps Veterans Start Their Next Chapter, Here’s How SHU Helps Veterans Start Their Next Chapte
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Poppell Book Donation
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Spectrum, Volume 52, Issue 5
Get PDFHighlights include: New Wing to Sing: Naclerio Commons to Become Performing Arts Wing - Changes to the FAFSA Cause Initial Delays - A Whole New Virtual World at the NeXReality Lab - What’s SHU Listening to? - SHU Alum Premiere’s Film At TCL Chinese Theatre - SHU Influencers Take on Fashion Wee
Implementing Hourly Rounding in Reducing the Rate of Falls Among Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities
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Falls are events with a resultant effect of an individual accidentally or unintentionally coming to rest on the floor, ground, or other lower level; also, injuries sustained from falls may be fatal or non-fatal depending on the severity of the fall (World Health Organization [WHO], 2021). Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths globally; each year, an estimated 684 000 individuals die from falls globally, of which over 80% are in low- and middle-income countries; adults older than 60 years of age suffer the greatest number of fatal falls, and 37.3 million falls that are severe enough to require medical attention occur each year (WHO, 2021).
Project Goals To determine the best practices for preventing or reducing the rate of falls among older adult patients/residents in the LTCFs using the SMART criteria, which stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Fall rate will be measured and reported in percentage by obtaining fall rate data 30 days before and 30 days after the process change. Also, the goal is to achieve between 5-10% reduction in fall rate. To educate nurses and other nursing staff on fall prevention and implement a new policy of hourly rounding along with functional assessment utilizing the Fall Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) and evidence-based practices (EBP).
Methods
Pre-implementation and post-implementation fall rates were obtained, calculated, and recorded in percentages. The implementation of hourly rounding lasted for 30 days, from January 1, 2023, to January 31, 2023. The fall rate was determined by subtracting the post-implementation fall rate from the pre-implementation fall rate.
Results
Hourly rounding was implemented on 28 long-term residents for 30 consecutive days, and the fall/percentage fall rate dropped from 22.3% to 16.1%, a 27.8% reduction in the fall rate in 30 days.
Conclusion
The implementation of hourly rounding in reducing the rate of falls among older adults living the long-term care facilities reduced the fall/percentage fall rate by 27.8%. The practice change should be adopted to minimize hospitalization, disability, and potential deaths resulting from falls. Also, it would improve patient safety, quality of life, patient/family satisfaction, and overall health and well-being
Exploring the Interplay Among Lignin Content: A Comparative Analysis of Age, Restoration Condition and Shoot Size in Spartina alterniflora
Get PDFThis study explored the role of salt marshes in supporting marine ecosystems, focusing on Spartina alterniflora and its lignin content, a key plant structural element. This research investigated how lignin correlates with age, restoration condition, and size of S. alterniflora. We hypothesized that younger, smaller plants from remnant areas would exhibit lower lignin content. Samples from remnant, recolonizing, and planted locations were collected at Stratford Point, Connecticut, and the acetyl bromide method was used to measure lignin in protein free-cell walls from each sample. A Two-factor ANOVA revealed significant differences between locations, but not between age groups or their interaction with location. Recolonizing plants contained the most lignin, followed by plants from remnant and planted locations. A One-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey multiple comparisons found no significant difference in height between remnant and planted areas but significantly taller plants in recolonizing locations. Diameter significantly varied among all three locations; recolonizing having the largest diameter, then remnant, and finally planted. While not statistically significant ANCOVA suggested a trend where taller plants contained more lignin than shorter plants. Variation of lignin content was primarily attributed to location differences and potentially its correlation with height. Further examination of lignin in salt marshes is warranted, as it could be an important quantitative asset in assessing plant strength amidst increasing storm intensity and wave energy
The Effect of Stigma Against Mental Illness on the Disparities of the Psychiatric Healthcare System
Get PDFMental illness affects a significant portion of the population, yet stigma surrounding it persists, leading to disparities in psychiatric healthcare. This paper discusses the impact of stigma on mental health treatment, drawing insights from scholarly literature, clinical experiences, and societal observations. It addresses the stereotypes and misconceptions that contribute to the reluctance of individuals to seek treatment and examines the influence of media representations and cultural attitudes surrounding psychiatric healthcare. Moreover, the paper explores the implications of stigma on the quality of care provided by healthcare professionals, particularly focusing on the attitudes of nurses in psychiatric settings. Drawing from firsthand observations during a clinical rotation, the paper highlights instances of stigmatizing behavior and its detrimental effects on patient outcomes. The discussion encompasses the broader societal implications of mental health stigma, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and education to combat misconceptions and promote understanding of psychiatric healthcare. Furthermore, the paper addresses systemic challenges such as underfunding and inadequate access to mental health services, and advocating for policy reforms aligned with human rights principles. Through a comprehensive examination of the intersection between stigma and psychiatric healthcare, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the barriers to effective treatment and calls for efforts to destigmatize mental illness and improve access to quality care