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Impact of Play Therapy on Pediatric Patients Experiencing Anxiety During Hospitalization
No full textProblem: Hospitalization can be a stressful and scary time for the pediatric population. Traditional interventions used for stress management may not work on this population therefore a different approach may need to be taken. A solution to this problem is play therapy.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of play therapy in reducing anxiety levels among pediatric patients during hospital stays or medical procedures. Comparing the use of play therapy versus standard care without play therapy, the study aims to determine whether incorporating play-based interventions can alleviate anxiety in children.
Methods: A randomized-control trial will be implemented on a general pediatric medical surgical floor. The participants will be from the ages of 3-12 and one hundred participants will be used in the study. The experimental group will consist of 50 patients and will be introduced to the intervention of play therapy and the control group will not receive play therapy. Participants\u27 anxiety will be measured by several scales including the Faces Anxiety Scale and the Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale prior to medical procedures and daily throughout the stay.
Conclusion: Play therapy can significantly improve the emotional well-being of hospitalized pediatric patients by reducing stress and anxiety while enhancing coping skills. The outcomes may support the integration of play therapy more commonly into pediatric care, leading to better patient experiences and improved recovery. By demonstrating its effectiveness, this study can inform hospital policies, enhance nursing interventions, and promote a patient-centered approach that will benefit both children and the healthcare system
Measuring inequalities in health: Looking at social and economic factors that affect health inequality in countries
No full textHealth inequality remains a critical global issue, as disparities in health outcomes can lead to significant societal and economic consequences. Unequal access to healthcare, healthy living conditions, and essential resources often results in preventable illness and premature mortality. Past research indicates that factors such as income disparity, education levels, employment opportunities, and housing conditions play a crucial role in shaping health outcomes. This study aims to analyze disparities in health outcomes at the country level by exploring a number of determinants. Using regression analysis to decompose factors contributing to health inequality
Pymoo Dashboard Enhancement: GIF Downloads for Optimization Runs
No full textThis project aims to enhance Dr. Kropp’s Pymoo Dashboard web application, which allows users to view optimization runs in real-time. The goal of my project is to build upon this functionality by enabling users to download the entire plot history of their optimization runs as a GIF. The initial phase of this project involved creating a proof of concept to demonstrate the feasibility of converting multiple images into a GIF using JavaScript. During this phase, I explored the gifshot library, which proved to be a valuable tool for GIF creation. In the final phase of this project, I aim to integrate the gifshot library into the Pymoo Dashboard, allowing users to easily download and share GIFs of their optimization run histories. This feature offers significant value by providing users with a portable, shareable, and easily interpretable format for visualizing the evolution of optimization processes. The ability to download a GIF adds flexibility and accessibility, enabling better presentation of results and facilitating analysis outside of the web application environment. Additionally, the ability to share optimization run GIFs could be particularly useful for collaboration and presentation purposes. As the project progresses, further enhancements to this feature could be explored, such as including additional customization options for the GIFs or improving the overall user experience within the application
Weasel Identification Using Molecular Methods: Validating Metabarcoding Primers with Mustelid Tissues
No full textGlobal weasel populations are thought to be declining and past population estimates have been reliant on annual trapping data, a practice also in decline. Using camera traps paired with eDNA metabarcoding, the Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODW) is increasing monitoring efforts to better understand population sizes and ranges of Ohio’s three native weasel species, the least weasel (Mustela nivalis), short-tailed weasel (Mustela erminea), and long-tail weasel (Mustela frenata). With the ODW, Ohio Northern University (ONU) faculty and students deployed three camera traps in Hardin County, Ohio. Camera trap images are analyzed for preliminary identification of Mustelids and standardized soil samples surrounding the traps are collected for eDNA assessment. In October 2024, we captured weasel images from ONU owned wetland preserve, Tidd Oakes Farm (identified as Mustela frenata). From collected soil samples, we will use VertU primers (Wang et. al 2023) to target mitochondrial 12S, 16S, and COI genes amplifying 200-250bp sequences with the Illumina HiSeq X-Ten platform. VertU primers should detect ≥ 90% of vertebrates, including members of the Mustelidae family. In preparation for soil sample analysis, we are using Mustelid tissue samples to validate VertU primers. While primers targeting the 12S and 16S gene regions of Mustelid DNA amplified well, issues validating primers targeting the COI gene have led to further experimentation across several mammalian families including Mustelidae. Once primers are validated, the soil samples collected will be analyzed. We are hopeful that the paired camera traps and eDNA metabarcoding will provide valuable information regarding Ohio’s weasel populations
How Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Subverts Narrative Expectations
Full text linkThe Kirby series has been around for over 30 years, and very little has been done to research it. This is a shame, as I believed (and still do believe) the series has a lot to offer in terms of research. For this paper, I analyzed Kirby\u27s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, a Switch remake of the Wii game Kirby\u27s Return to Dream Land. I analyzed the cutscenes found within the game using fantasy theme criticism. I did this to explore how the game subverts narrative expectations, as well as show that Kirby games have value when it comes to research. I found that Magolor, the game\u27s main antagonist, subverts multiple narrative expectations throughout the game. In conclusion, Kirby games have untapped potential when it comes to being researched, as they likely have more going on under the surface
The Housing Crisis in the Republic of Ireland with a Comparison to Spain’s Housing Crisis
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The Application and Innovation of Casgevy on Sickle Cell Disease
Full text linkCasgevy, sickle cell anemia, SCA, sickle cell disease, SCD, CRISPR/Cas9, hydroxyurea, hemoglobin, Hb, l-glutamine, voxelotor, Crizanlizumab, Lyfgenia, stem cells, genetics, pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomic