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CBT for the Treatment of Anxiety of a Non-Traditional Male College Student
Get PDFAn Empirically Supported Treatment Case StudyThe following case study discusses the treatment process and outcome for David, a Caucasian 37-year-old non-traditional humanities college student residing in a midsize city in Midwest America. David was seen at a university counseling center one year before graduating. David presented with severe anxiety symptoms that affected his cognitions, emotions, physiological symptoms, behaviors, and his overall functioning. David reported these symptoms led to impairment in his social and leisure life. This clinician employed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist David in learning skills to effectively manage and reduce his anxiety symptoms. The interventions utilized include psychoeducation, relaxation training, and cognitive restructuring. This case study reviews the initial interview, process of diagnosis, utilization of assessments, the treatment plan, the implementation of the treatment interventions, and the barriers to treatment. A transcription of one session is provided in order to provide a glimpse of David’s presentation in session and the clinician’s approach to treatment.Department of Psycholog
Forensic Confirmation Bias: Is Consider-the-Opposite an Effective Debiasing Strategy?
Get PDFConfirmation bias is the tendency to remember or seek out information in a way that confirms
one’s hypothesis rather than seeking out information that disproves the hypothesis. A large
body of research suggests that confirmation bias is present in forensic contexts (i.e., police
investigations). However, less is known about confirmation bias in forensic mental health
evaluations (FMHE). The purpose of the present study is to gain a better understanding of
confirmation bias in FMHE and test a debiasing strategy that may be useful in counteracting
confirmation bias effects. Forty-four forensic clinicians were asked to consider hypothetical
vignettes and select information they would like to see next to uncover if they are using a
confirmatory search (i.e., engaging in confirmation bias). Next, a debiasing strategy, considerthe-
opposite, was tested. Results indicated forensic clinicians were susceptible to confirmation
bias (p = .001) and the de-biasing intervention was effective in reducing this phenomenon (p
= .036). The de-biasing intervention was brief and has the potential to generalize to a variety
of clinical assessments and settings.Department of Psycholog
Cord Blood Donation
Get PDF“Before your baby is born, the umbilical cord is a lifeline. After your baby is born, that lifeline can give birth to hope for others,” (Be the Match, pg. 1). Adults and children whose lives have been altered due to leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood disorders are now being saved through cord blood donation. Although cord blood is saving lives, many public cord blood banks in the industry have reported significant financial stress and have expressed concern regarding the long-term trajectory of the industry (Kapinos, 2017). Strengthening aspects of the industry by making changes to payment, knowledge sharing, and research funding is crucial to the future of umbilical cord blood banks and donation.Department of Allied Healt
Increasing Performance of "Welcome to Medicare" Examinations in Rural Kansas
No full textInitial Physical Preventative Exams (IPPEs ), also known as "Welcome to Medicare" Examinations, are significantly underutilized in the United States despite being an available benefit for Medicare beneficiaries during the first 12-months of Medicare Part B enrollment. Despite increased IPPE coverage by Medicare within the initial 12-month enrollment period, as well as changes from the Affordable Care Act in 2011, IPPEs are not routinely performed. The purpose of this Quality Improvement (QI) project was to investigate the underutilization of Medicare's IPPEs visits. A Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Cycle method was used to implement and evaluate change processes at two rural primary care clinical sites, both within the same health care system in northeast Kansas. Interdisciplinary staff members were recruited via purposive, convenience sampling from each clinic. Staff from information technology, nursing, reception, and provider staff were included in focus group sessions. Subsequent qualitative methods were used to analyze data themes. Based on identified recmTing themes verified by a professional peer review, an implementation plan was developed with specific intervention strategies. Initial recommendations were provided and a PDSA cycle timeline was established to guide participants. Qualitative data acquisition was utilized to interpret and report final data findings. Results indicate a need for establishing an internal review process to solidify sustainable implementation of this preventive screening. Additional needs include purposeful education of patients and staff to promote participation in Welcome to Medicare visits, as well as critical analysis of the financial implications associated with performing these visits.School of Nursin
Coping and Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
Get PDFSexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals tend to have poor health, which is
partially attributable to distal (external) and proximal (internal) stressors related to their SGM
identity (Gendron et al. 2013; Steele et al., 2017). SGM stressors may be managed by using
ameliorative coping processes (e.g., visiting doctor’s offices, reaching out to others), however
reaching out to healthcare facilities may result in exacerbation of SGM stress (Hayman, Wilkes,
Halcomb, & Jackson, 2013; Radix, Lelutiu-Weinberger, & Gamarel, 2014). The current study
had participants complete measures related to SGM stress, coping processes, and health status
problems. Proximal stressors were examined as a mediator between distal stressors and health
status problems, and coping processes were examined as a moderator between SGM stressors
and health status problems. Results will be discussed in a theoretical context. Limitations and
future research directions will also be addressed.Department of Psycholog
Soccer Media Guide 2017
No full textTeam schedules, team rosters, player profiles, and team facts and statistics
Respiratory Therapy Student Anxiety in Simulation-Based Learning
No full textSimulation-based learning offers hands-on experience to facilitate the application of
theory to practice before students report to clinical. Simulation also allows faculty to reinforce
course objectives and assess student learning. Despite the numerous benefits, the literature shows
that the technology, method, and environment of simulation could cause student anxiety. High
levels of anxiety associated with learning can have a negative effect on student achievement.
This action research project assessed the level of anxiety experienced by a population of first and
second-year community college respiratory therapy students in relation to simulation-based
learning. Participants experienced moderately high levels of anxiety in many simulation
components. Being observed or assessed by instructors and making mistakes caused the highest
level of anxiety. Recommendations to reduce anxiety are identified, which may lead to enhanced
learning in simulation-based learning.Department of Allied Healt
Exploring Service Learning Partnerships with Hospice in Allied Health Education
No full textStudents in allied health professions such as radiation therapy will have encounters with patients who are dying. While clinical rotations and classroom discussions are designed to provide exposure to these situations, many students may not be prepared to fully comprehend or address the complexities surrounding death and dying. This project was intended to examine students' familiarity with services such as hospice and palliative care and to explore the use of a service learning experience in a local hospice to help them become more comfortable with patients and their families during stressful end of life transitions. Allied health students were asked to participate in a short survey on hospice and palliative care. The data indicated most students had some knowledge of these services, but student also felt it would be helpful to spend time with a patient who was nearing death. A local hospice was contacted, and objectives were discussed regarding working together in the future on a service learning project involving allied health students. Service learning opportunities in allied health programs can offer meaningful experiences for students to serve in the community while learning skills such as communication and empathy in non-traditional learning environments.Department of Allied Healt
Spring 2012 Day of Transformation Program
No full textDay of Transformation program including list of poster presentations