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The Impact of Visual Models on Computational Fluency of First-Grade Math Intervention Students
No full textThe purpose of this study was to explore the effects of using visual models on the development of computational fluency for first-grade students receiving math intervention. Two first-grade students who were selected to receive math intervention were instructed using a scaffolded instructional approach utilizing visual models for the partitions of numbers one through ten for a full intervention cycle of between 40 and 60 lessons. Qualitative and quantitative measures were used to record the impact of teacher reflection, lesson participation, and student behaviors and characteristics on students' computational fluency development while utilizing visual models in the scaffolded instructional approach. The results of the study indicated that there may be an impact on the way students develop computational fluency with the use of the visual models in instruction. Students in the study showed computational fluency on a wide range of facts within totals of ten and did not seemed to be affected by absences. Further research was warranted to determine the extent of the impact of the visual models on computational fluency development with a wider variety of math intervention students
Nasal Tube Retainment Devices: Clinical Impact and Outcomes
No full textTo assess the effectiveness in the use of bridles to secure nasogastric tubes, and how impactful they are on patient outcomes and satisfaction
Reducing HbA1c with Diabetes Self-Management Education in United States Latino Populations
No full textTo assess the effectiveness of culturally-tailored Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) on reducing levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in order to prevent chronic complications in United States Latino populations
Time in Greenspace: Benefits to College Student Well-Being; Image; Text
No full textThis study included a formative program evaluation regarding mindfulness in greenspace for college students. Participants that reviewed the program were mental health providers associated with supporting student mental health and well-being at several Midwestern colleges. A mixed method program evaluation was utilized and data was analyzed with descriptive statistics for the quantitative responses and themes drawn from the qualitative feedback. Participants found the topic both important and helpful in connecting college students with greenspace. Specifically, 100% of participants gave the program a rating of good or excellent in response to helpfulness. Furthermore, participants expressed high likelihood of encouraging clients to use the program. Connecting individuals with greenspace through the proposed program and offering a viable coping method could have positive implications for the short- and long-term health and well-being of college students
Efficacy of HMB (Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) Supplementation In Reducing Recovery Time of Superficial Injuries and Acute Muscle Soreness In The Martial Art Training Setting - The HMB-Combat Trial: A Double-blind Quasi-randomized Placebo-controlled Trial
No full textMultiple studies have shown that HMB supplementation may potentially attenuate DOMS, and enhance wound repair when combined with arginine and glutamine. It is not known though if HMB supplementation has the potential to attenuate temporary exercise-induced soreness, or if HMB alone will yield similar results as a combination of HMB with arginine and glutamine. It is possible that results showing a positive relationship between HMB supplementation and short-term benefits and benefits to wound repair when consumed alone could provide evidence for one or several theories pertaining to HMB's mechanism of action. For this quasi-randomized placebo-controlled trial, we recruited practitioners of a Krav Maga training program (n=5, age: 31±6) and they ingested 3 grams of HMB (or placebo) posttraining for 12 Krav Maga training sessions over 4 weeks. These practitioners monitored soreness for the twenty-four hours following each training session and minor injuries over the span of their repair using questionnaires. Due to attrition (n=2) we were not able to perform traditional statistical methods to compare the placebo and intervention groups. Upon comparing averages of outcome measures across groups we found that the HMB supplemented group had greater recovery from temporary soreness (HMB -71%/24 hrs, PLA -58%/24 hrs), faster recovery of bruising (HMB -1.74×10-2 in2/hour, PLA -3.14×10-3 in2/hour), and faster recovery of swelling associated with bruises (HMB 14 hours/?-1 rating, PLA 71 hours/?-1 rating). Because our study lacked statistical power, we found that there is insufficient evidence to support the hypothesis. Future investigations on this topic will need to be mindful of sex differences and have greater participation and less attrition in order to properly test the hypothesis
A qualitative View: The Conceptualization of Stress in the Hmong Population
No full textThe present study investigates the construction of mental health within the Hmong community of the Midwest region. Participants were purposely selected and engaged in an interview process which included demographic questions and questions regarding their perspective of mental health, emotion, stress, and well-being. Participants recalled expectations and pressures that contribute to their well-being and mental health. All participants provided Hmong words to describe emotions, stress, and well-being. Furthermore, the participants reported that there is limited amount of Hmong words that translate or interpret western words and language that describe mental health. Given the limitations of the present study, more research is needed to better understand and explore the conceptualization of mental health within the lens of the Hmong community
CNAs: Can They Do It All?
No full textThrough this research, I examined the experience of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. I utilized convenience and snowball sampling within the Viterbo University nursing student population since most are already CNAs. Participants were given informed consent documents, then they were interviewed on their experiences during the pandemic. Six major categories were addressed in the interview: CNA background, general challenges, work/school/life balance, support, religion/spirituality, and the health care profession. Interviews were semi-structured; thus, participants were all asked a standard set of questions, and additional questions were asked when deemed necessary for the interview. From the interviews, two major themes developed. These themes were not analyzed through software, however, they were analyzed and supported by all members of the research team. The first theme was the ways in which CNAs were given support. We noticed that although many CNAs had the option to utilize formal workplace support, they opted to lean on coworkers and other CNA friends instead. Secondly, the theme of mixed emotions toward the healthcare profession was present in most interviews. Most CNAs were still enthusiastic about continuing work in the healthcare field. However, some were discouraged from continuing this work because of the unique challenges that the pandemic brought upon them. These challenges include chronic understaffing, health insurance corruption, low pay, and lack of communication
Barriers to Women in Poverty Meeting Their Health Needs
No full textThe purpose of this study was to evaluate barriers that La Crosse women in poverty face and how these barriers impact their ability to meet their basic health needs. A qualitative study was conducted by interviewing two organizations in La Crosse: Planned Parenthood and Hope Restores. These interviews showed that housing, costs of healthcare, and access to healthcare were all common barriers that impaired women's ability to meet their health needs
Feasibility of an Anesthesia Waste Segregation Program
No full textIt was observed at a Midwestern tertiary care hospital that waste segregation practices within the operating room were limited, with potentially recyclable plastics entering the general waste stream. This is of particular concern due to a local waste-to-energy plant processing and incinerating this waste. A review of literature revealed that implementation of a recycling waste stream significantly reduced the volume of general waste produced within the operating room environment. To determine whether this literature could be applied to the local healthcare environment, a feasibility study was conducted examining whether a recycling waste stream for anesthesia providers could be implemented through a combined quantitative and qualitative evaluation. Analysis of this data supported the notion that implementation of a recycling waste stream for anesthesia providers is feasible within this Midwestern tertiary care hospital
Nature, Mindfulness, and Recovery: A Program Evaluation
No full textThe purpose of this study was to conduct a formative program evaluation regarding the incorporation of nature-based mindfulness interventions into substance use treatment. Therefore, a program was created with the following content: Strategies to increase client’s nature exposure within the therapeutic setting, strategies to encourage client’s nature exposure outside of the therapeutic setting, and increase mindfulness in nature settings. The draft was sent to professional counselors who work in the substance use field regarding the usefulness and importance of incorporating nature and mindfulness into the healing process of substance use treatment (n=7). It was hypothesized that a program about nature-based mindfulness interventions would be useful for counselors who work with individuals with substance abuse disorders. Usefulness received a mean score of 4.7 out of five and 100% of participants were likely or very likely to encourage participation in this program. This demonstrates one way that counseling professionals can help individuals in the recovery journey