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Developmental Effects of Child Abuse: The Relevance of Timing
Get PDFBackground: Early physical, sexual, and emotional child abuse has been associated with long-life cognitive, emotional, and physical health repercussions. Purpose: The current paper, in addition to a literature review, proposes a research design to examine the emotional outcomes of physical, emotional, and sexual child abuse on Hispanics when a psychosocial therapy program is implemented. Methods: Participants will be recruited from children’s hospitals, daycares, and preschools around the Bay Area. Parental-informed consent will be obtained prior to participation. This longitudinal quantitative quasi-experimental study will be comprised of three phases to measure posttraumatic stress and depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation. Results: Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) procedure, descriptive statistics, and a t-test will be used to interpret the data and identify a correlation between participation in psychosocial therapy and the improvement of posttraumatic stress symptoms, depression symptoms, and suicidal ideation in young Hispanic adults who have been victims of child abuse. Conclusion: Determining emotional outcomes of the implementation of a psychosocial therapy program on children with a history of child abuse into young adulthood is related to nursing as nurses are often the first to recognize and initiate treatment for this vulnerable population. This proposal will help healthcare professionals understand the importance of treatment in the development and mental health of child maltreatment victims.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1091/thumbnail.jp
Impact of Nursing Education on Kangaroo Mother Care: Neurodevelopment Outcomes in Preterm Infants
Get PDFPreterm birth poses a significant risk to the normal trajectory of brain development, particularly in the cortex, which is responsible for higher cognitive functions, motor control, and socio-emotional processing. However, Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) has emerged as an important early intervention capable of improving neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm newborns. This quantitative research proposal aims to assess the influence of nurse education on KMC practices, identifying pivotal periods in infancy when KMC has the most significant impact on neurodevelopment outcomes in preterm infants. The literature critique focuses on the efficacy of nursing education, the optimization of KMC regarding duration and frequency, and its association with positive neurodevelopmental outcomes. This research proposal entails a true experimental study exploring the optimal frequency and duration of KMC sessions, intending to provide persuasive evidence of neurodevelopmental benefits for preterm infants. Fifty mother-preterm baby pairs will be randomly assigned to either a control group or an intervention group. Bayley Scales of Infant Development and the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales will be used to evaluate the outcomes of this study. Following the completion of the research proposal, it is anticipated that nursing professionals will gain valuable insights, enabling them to effectively educate parents on practices that enhance neurodevelopmental outcomes.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1078/thumbnail.jp
Reducing Emergency Department Visits Among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Get PDFIn the realm of pediatric healthcare, children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face unique challenges alongside their caregivers. Caregivers face challenges in accessing appropriate support and resources to effectively address the needs of children with ASD. Children with ASD struggle with sensory sensitivities, impaired safety awareness, and difficulties perceiving potential dangers which put them at greater risk for injuries. As a result, children with autism have higher rates of emergency department visits compared to their neurotypical peers. This research aims to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led home injury prevention and education in reducing emergency department visits for children with ASD. This research proposal will use a true quantitative experimental design with a convenient sample of 100 children who have been diagnosed ASD and have had an emergency department visit within the previous year. The intervention and control groups\u27 means will be compared using descriptive statistics. The anticipated outcome will be that nurse-led home injury prevention and education during follow-up visits will significantly reduce rates of emergency department visits in children with ASD by enhancing caregiver knowledge, promoting the implementation of tailored safety measures, and fostering a safer home environment.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1088/thumbnail.jp
Nursing Education on Sleep Health and its Impact on Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
Get PDFSleep is essential for human physical restoration, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Recent studies have discovered that sleep is also important for proper endocrine system health, and problems with sleep may directly put a person at risk for Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) (Tsuneki et al., 2016). A precursor to T2DM is insulin resistance (IR), which is when insulin is not effective in bringing glucose into the cells for energy. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2024). Sleep disorders, poor sleep quality, and short sleep duration contribute to IR by harming the body’s cells, making them less responsive to insulin (Coombe et al., 2022). Sleep deprivation disrupts hormones such as ghrelin, which stimulates hunger. Ghrelin is typically elevated in individuals with poor sleep (Kim et al., 2015). Research has found that people with T2DM who have poor sleep quality are more likely to engage in emotional eating and have less cognitive restraint with food (Zhu et al., 2019). Increased caloric intake and unhealthy food choices over long periods of time are associated with IR, ultimately highlighting how sleep health is a critical factor in T2DM prevention (Cleveland Clinic, 2021).https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1119/thumbnail.jp
Optimizing Discharge Education for HF Patients
Get PDFHeart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart cannot adequately provide blood and oxygen to tissues in the body. Heart failure patients account for the highest 30-day readmission rate in Medical-Surgical conditions (Nair et al., 2020). It is the leading cause of hospitalization in adults over 65 years old in the US. Constant readmission is costly, and therefore additional interventions must be done to prevent it. Due to the severity of heart failure, these patients require a copious amount of information at discharge to understand the pathophysiology of their disease, their medication regimen, and important lifestyle changes needed to prevent readmission. Without a standard of care, the amount of time nurses spend on discharge education and the comprehensiveness of the information provided may vary from provider to provider. In addition, a patient’s comprehension of the material is not always evaluated. Therefore, some patients are discharged without complete confidence about their self care regimen. Without this confidence, heart failure patients are less likely to adhere to their discharge protocol and ultimately have poorer health outcomes. Although previous research has been done on the effectiveness of patient education on the reduction of readmission rates among heart failure patients, there has been little research about the evaluation of education effectiveness and how to monitor discharge protocol adherence. The goal of this study is to consolidate a teaching method that accommodates one\u27s existing educational barriers, implement follow-up to increase knowledge retention and improve self care, and to prevent readmission among heart failure patients.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1101/thumbnail.jp
Nurses Current State of Knowledge on Prion Disease
Get PDFHuman prion disease is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder. Creutzfeldt- Jakob prion disease rapidly progresses, and is caused by prion, an infectious protein that damages the central nervous system (Bailey et al., 2000). The infectious pathogen is different from other infectious diseases as the normal prion protein misfolds, changing the structures and results in an accumulation of cellular prion proteins (Rentz, 2003). There is no cure for Creutzfeldt- Jakob disease, only palliative care to improve their symptoms and provide support as the disease progresses. How much do nurses know and understand about prion disease, and how can this influence their ability to provide patient care?https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1143/thumbnail.jp
The Impact of an OT-Led Universal Design Training
No full textBackground: Physical, sensory, and social barriers in cultural art spaces affect participation and must be addressed to experience maximum access and enjoyment. Occupational therapy can help overcome these obstacles by supporting staff education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks.
Methods: This study measured the effectiveness of an occupational therapy-based training that focused on improving museum staff’s confidence and competence in implementing UDL principles in presentations at a science museum. Data were collected via pre-test and post-test surveys, and data were analyzed using SPSS.
Results: Museum staff demonstrated an increased understanding of UDL principles, greater confidence when presenting to neurodivergent populations, and enhanced their ability to support access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Post-survey results indicated a statistically significant (p\u3c 0.05) shift in the staff perspectives on the importance of UDL, increased confidence in supporting access and inclusion, and improved understanding of how visual resources support access and inclusion for visitors.
Conclusion: Occupational therapy consultation is important in cultural art spaces to address barriers and increase meaningful participation for all. The findings emphasize the need for UDL and disability-related education for staff, suggesting that providing clear language and frameworks can significantly support and enhance inclusion efforts.
Keywords: occupational therapy consultation, community-based occupational therapy, cultural arts accessibility, community participation, neurodiversity, autism, sensory friendly, accessibility programminghttps://scholar.dominican.edu/occupational-therapy-student-research-posters/1016/thumbnail.jp
Addressing the Occupational Needs of College Students
Get PDFThe Dominican Occupational Therapy (OT) Coaching project was led by a team of five master\u27s level OT students in collaboration with the Integrative Coaching (IC) team at Dominican University of California. Aligned with the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th edition (2020), the project supported various aspects of student wellness, such as academics, healthy lifestyles, stress management, sleep hygiene, and time management. In the fall of 2022, the team conducted a comprehensive literature review and needs assessment of Dominican\u27s Student Success Center (SSC), actively engaged in SSC and IC meetings, and delivered an educational presentation on OT to SSC staff. The OT Coaching program officially launched in spring 2023, including implementation of a live scheduling website, OT Coaching intake forms, and an IC to OT student referral system.
Building on groundwork from the previous capstone group, this team continued to explore the occupational needs of college students at Dominican. Leveraging the expertise of graduate-level OT students, OT Coaching offered personalized support services to improve students’ overall well-being and participation in meaningful occupations. Acknowledging the importance of client feedback and partnership, Google Forms were incorporated to gather input on program services at the end of each semester. This approach allowed further refinement and tailoring of support services based on the evolving needs of the student community. This team also emphasized sustainability by actively facilitating the transfer of this program to the next capstone group. This collaborative initiative significantly contributed to fostering a supportive campus environment and promoting enduring student success
Garden-Based Nutrition Education May Lead to Increased Dietary Knowledge in Low Income Hispanic School Children
Get PDFBackground: Childhood obesity is a pressing public health concern in the United States, with rates continuing to increase in recent years. This problem disproportionately affects Latino children as well as those from low socioeconomic status. It is well established that nutrition knowledge deficiencies and resulting poor dietary habits are some of the most common contributing factors to childhood obesity. Garden-based nutrition education programs have been introduced to remedy this knowledge deficit; however, a gap remains regarding whether this model can be viable for low-income, culturally diverse populations. Aim: This literature review investigates the importance of diet in reducing childhood obesity while exploring the effects of gardening-based nutrition education on dietary choice improvements. This literature review presents gardening-based nutrition education models as an effective and sustainable method of obesity reduction by establishing a connection between improved dietary knowledge and dietary choices, thus leading to a lower incidence of obesity. Method: A quasi-experimental design with a convenience sample of 200 subjects split into an interventional and a control group. The interventional group will receive an 11-week-long nutrition education program to accompany the children\u27s regular school hours. Participants will be between the ages of 7 and 10, consistent with the ages of third to fifth grade elementary school children. Both groups will take a pre- and post-test using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) Survey, where results will be further plotted along a radar plot to examine each scoring component of the HEI. Result: The expectation is that the interventional group will see improvements to the HEI scores in each category compared to the control group, except for a decrease in the added sugars category
Chronic Atopic Dermatitis: Symptom Management Using Moisturizers Among Asian American Pediatrics
Get PDFBackground: Atopic Dermatitis (AD), also commonly known as eczema, affects 31.6 million (10%) of the United States Population, with 13% being Asian American or Pacific Islander. A cure is not present for AD; however, the best way to treat AD is with symptom management. While there are many pharmacological treatments that aid with symptom management such as topical or oral corticosteroids, there are also non pharmacological treatments such as moisturizers that can aid with symptom relief of AD as well. Objective: The literature review explores moisturizer use and other non pharmacological methods for symptom management of AD and provides understanding of topical corticosteroids perceptions among the public. This research proposal will investigate whether or not moisturizers provide symptom relief among Asian American pediatric children that have atopic dermatitis. Method: A quantitative, quasi-experimental study over an 8 week period will be used with a sample size of 150 participants. Once the 150 participants are selected, they will be randomly placed in either the control or experimental group. The moisturizer that will be used is Cetaphil Restoraderm Moisturizer (CRM). Both groups will receive education on non pharmacological methods to help manage AD; however, the control group will not receive the moisturizer intervention. The severity of atopic dermatitis will be measured by SCORAD, VAS itch scores, TEWL, and a questionnaire that asks about quality of life before and after the intervention. As a result of the study, there is an expectation that SCORAD, VAS, and TEWL scores will decrease