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Care and status of delinquents at the Oregon State Industrial School for Girls
No full textThe purpose of this study is to make an analysis of the Oregon State Industrial School for Girls in order: (1) to determine the type of services that it is rendering; (2) to compare those services with the standards for similar institutions; (3) to ascertain what effect these services and the institutional life at the Oregon State Industrial School for Girls have upon the attitudes and behavior patterns of the girls omitted there
The roles of technology, provider interaction, and therapeutic modality on the efficacy of iCBT to treat depression following the COVID-19 pandemic
Full text linkA review of how technology, provider, interaction and therapeutic modality affect the effectiveness of iCBT in treating depression. Studies reviewed are conducted after the COVID-19 pandemic due to the expansion of teletherapy services during that time period
Coordinated care organizations’ nutrition benefits guidebook development for Oregon Health Plan members
Full text linkThis capstone project focused on discovering the nutrition benefits provided by Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) related to the new 1115 waiver, flexible services, hospital meal provision or other nutrition/food benefits and providing comprehensive guidance on how to access those benefits. The Coordinated Care Organizations’ Nutrition Benefits Guidebook attached is presented in a digital format. It includes lists of food resources provided by some CCOs, along with detailed descriptions. It also offers instructions on how to apply for various nutrition benefits, outlines eligibility criteria, estimated processing times, and includes any relevant forms required for application
Role of the nucleus accumbens core in ethanol reward and binge-like drinking: focus on sex as a biological variable
No full textThe goal of this dissertation was to understand if sex-specific responses to NAcC chemogenetic manipulations indicate differences in reward, or NAcC input and brain region engagement during binge-like ethanol drinking. This work focuses on models of early-stage ethanol use to identify potential differences that may underly the telescoping effect. This dissertation presents novel sex differences in how the brain responds to ethanol intoxication
Assessment of enteral nutrition delivery and feasibility of volume-based tube feeding in the critical care setting at OHSU
Full text linkThis project addressed a critical aspect of TSICU care, looking at early and adequate EN. This project highlighted challenges in EN delivery in the TSICU, including delays in initiation and frequent feeding interruptions. Despite efforts to meet nutritional goals, some patients failed to reach optimal intake, often due to modifiable barriers. The findings support the need for implementation of a feeding protocol for EN initiation and a VBTF protocol for maximizing EN delivery once patients have reached their goal EN rate
Improving patient portal engagement in older adults: a quality improvement initiative
No full textMany social determinants of health (SDOH) impact one’s ability to engage in healthcare, including access to and usability of health information technology. A key goal of Healthy People 2030 is to increase the use of patient portals among adults to track health data and communicate with providers. This quality improvement project surveyed older adults at a rural family practice clinic to identify barriers to portal use
Mitigation of nurse-midwifery burnout: a mentorship program implementation plan
No full textThis project explored burnout in midwifery and developed a sustainable, comprehensive implementation plan for a regional mentorship program within the Oregon Affiliate of ACNM. The roadmap is designed to support early-career midwives in Oregon and guide future program launch efforts
