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COVID-19 Pandemic’s Effect on Occupational Therapy Students’ Time-Use and Occupational Engagement On Returning to In-Person Learning
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic emotionally and physically impacted students in occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant programs. College students lost autonomy and access to meaningful occupations and environments. As students returned to campus, they struggled to navigate and adapt to in-person occupations and how they use their time. This study uses a mixed method descriptive research design to understand how the pandemic affected occupational therapy students\u27 time-use and occupational engagement during the transition to in-person learning. Seventy-three students completed an online survey, while 12 of those students additionally participated in a follow-up time-use diary and interview. Eighty-three percent of the participants agreed or strongly agreed they learned more effectively in-person compared to online, while 65% agreed or strongly agreed to make time to participate in satisfying occupations. Three themes emerged after the thematic analysis of the qualitative data: time compression, lessons from adapting, and autonomy and choice. The findings provide perspectives on occupational therapy students\u27 ability to adapt and manage their time during this transition and offer insight into other transitions in their programs
Domestic Violence and Mental Health in Pregnant Women
Get PDFBackground: Domestic violence can include verbal, emotional, and physical abuse, which can lead to long-term mental health disorders such as stress, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Purpose: This research includes a literature review, as well as a proposed research design to examine the significance of intimate partner violence in relation to mental health by implementing screening methods and interventions. Method: Participants will be recruited from prenatal clinics around the Bay Area. A quantitative, randomized, controlled-trial cohort study will investigate the effectiveness of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS). A screening tool used in determining intimate partner violence within the expecting mother’s household. The effectiveness of the tool will be analyzed after the experimental group attends the necessary mental health counseling sessions. Results: Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) procedure, t-test, and descriptive statistics will be applied to interpret the data and detect any correlation between psychosocial therapy and possible improvements from symptoms of any mental health disorders. The data for this study has yet to be collected, but the expected findings will prove the effectiveness of PRAMS and psychosocial therapy to those who experienced domestic violence. Conclusion: The exposure to domestic violence is associated with increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder during pregnancy (National Library of Medicine 2023). The inclusion of mental health support services can mitigate these effects. This proposed study will help healthcare professionals understand the significance of screening tools and the following treatments for all of the mother’s wellbeing.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1136/thumbnail.jp
Assessing the Integral Role of School Nurses in Suicide Prevention Among Adolescents
Get PDFThis research discovers aspects of school nursing\u27s role in mental health for young adolescents.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1098/thumbnail.jp
Nurses’ Perception on the Gut-Brain Axis and its implications on Mental Health
Get PDFBackground: Most medical interventions recommended for patients with anxiety and depression include pharmacological treatments and psychotherapy. Thus, undermining the existence of modifiable risk factors, such as diet. Despite being an area of growing research, the gut-brain axis is a very broad topic among the healthcare field. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate registered nurses’ perceptions and understanding of the gut-brain axis and its implications for mental health management. Methods: This proposed exploratory descriptive study will conduct research among fifteen registered nurses, each with at least two years of experience in specialties such as gastroenterology, psychiatry, or hospital care. They will participate in semi-structured interviews lasting 45–60 minutes. These interviews will assess their knowledge of the gut-brain connection, attitudes toward nutrition-based interventions, and approaches to incorporating dietary education into patient care. Data Collection and Analysis: The data will include participants\u27 responses from interviews that will be recorded and transcribed to identify patterns and themes using content analysis. The findings of the study will offer insight into the current understanding and knowledge gaps of nurses regarding the relationship between gut health and mental health. Conclusion: Although there is research surrounding the gut-brain axis, there is a gap in the understanding and perceptions of nurses around this topic. The results of this study can bring more attention to a primarily nutrition-based intervention. Thus, allowing nurses to create individualized treatment plans focusing not only on pharmacological treatments but also on a modified diet to improve patient mental health outcomes.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1099/thumbnail.jp
The Implementation of Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy on Healthcare Workers Suffering From Workplace-related PTSD due to COVID-19
Get PDFDuring the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, healthcare workers were exposed to a deadly disease with limited knowledge and personal protective equipment, subjected to long hours, forced to ration care due to limited critical care resources and ventilators, and isolated from their families due to fear of spreading the virus. These factors further compounded the occupational stress associated with being a healthcare worker. The literature shows that the physical, mental, and emotional challenges frontline healthcare workers faced during the COVID-19 pandemic had lasting impacts on their mental health. The prevalence of mental health illnesses, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, among healthcare workers indicates that there is a need for further research into effective therapeutic interventions for the treatment of PTSD symptoms. Existing research about Ketamine-Assisted-Psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD symptoms has shown promising results. However, many existing studies are limited by the absence of a control group and the use of small sample sizes. This research aims to address those gaps and assess the therapeutic potential of KAP as a treatment modality for frontline healthcare workers suffering from PTSD related to COVID-19. Participants will be 100 healthcare workers who worked in critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic and meet the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD. Half of the participants will undergo KAP and the other half will undergo Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, following the same treatment schedule. Participants will fill out validated measure forms before treatment, during treatment, immediately after treatment, and three months after treatment cessation. Data will be analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, compared using t-tests, and reported using confidence intervals, effect sizes, and p-waves. The findings from this study will contribute to developing more effective interventions for mental health illnesses in healthcare workers.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1133/thumbnail.jp
The Critical Role of External Involvement in Supporting Adolescent Mothers Facing Postpartum Depression
Get PDFPostpartum depression (PPD) can occur in mothers after birth. PPD affects one in seven women during their first year of postpartum. PPD does not have a definitive cause, but underlying contributions include hormonal changes, metabolic pathway changes, and a new onset of stressors. After birth, the drop in estrogen and progesterone levels can trigger or worsen the depressive episodes seen in PPD. PPD risk factors encompass the following determinants: psychological, obstetric, social, lifestyle, and family history (Carlson et al., 2024). Postpartum depression is more common in adolescents than adult mothers (Phipps et al., 2013). Research shows adolescents who don’t have family support or approval struggle immensely when trying to cope with postpartum depression (Obichili et al., 2023). Typically, adolescents struggle to adjust to parenthood more than their adult counterparts (Oladeji et al., 2019).https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1118/thumbnail.jp
Delayed and Misdiagnosed Endometriosis
Get PDFEndometriosis is a chronic, painful disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age globally.This condition arises when tissue similar to the endometrium, the lining of the uterus, grows outside the uterus, typically on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and other areas within the pelvis. Common symptoms of endometriosis include severe pelvic pain, fatigue, irregular menstruation, and infertility. These symptoms have a significant impact on women’s physical and mental health, affecting their interactions with their family, friends, and clinicians, often leading to significant impairment in their quality of life (Sims et al., 2021). The diagnostic journey for many women with endometriosis can be prolonged and fraught with challenges, as symptoms frequently overlap with other conditions,leading to misdiagnosis and inadequate treatment (Dantkale & Agrawal, 2024).https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1115/thumbnail.jp
Her Story: Tracing the Feminist Pulse of San Francisco
No full textImagine San Francisco in the early 20th century—a city rising in stone and steel, crafted by hands and minds that, by law, weren’t permitted to cast a vote in their democracy. Julia Morgan, a pioneering architect and the first woman licensed in California, left an indelible mark on the city’s skyline. She wielded her influence in an era that denied her and all women the basic right to shape the policies of the world they were physically building. Her buildings stand today not just as architectural achievements but as powerful symbols of resistance, resilience, and redefinition of what it means to be a woman in a male-dominated world.
Following the footsteps of feminist movements in San Francisco, from the walls that house our history to the streets where women marched for change. Each location—the Women’s Building, Morgan’s architectural landmarks, grassroots meeting spots—reveals a chapter of a story that remains unfinished. Through these physical spaces, we trace the power of collective voices and memory through women\u27s history and look toward the steps still necessary for genuine equality. By mapping the legacy of feminists, we’re reminded that the gains of the past demand action in the present and the future, creating a city, and society at large, that can continue to be reimagined by and for women.
In San Francisco’s story, these landmarks stand not just as monuments of the past but as callings for the future, urging us to consider what remains to be built, reformed, and reclaimed in the pursuit of true agency and equality for all.https://scholar.dominican.edu/mapping-bay-area-memory-places/1001/thumbnail.jp
Behind Bars: A Look at California\u27s Most Infamous Prisons
No full textDespite its position as the most liberal state, California currently houses more than 100,000 prisoners, making it the state with the second-highest prison population in the United States. The two most infamous prisons in the state Alcatraz and San Quentin have an extensive history of brutality and dehumanization of their prisoners, resorting to unusual and cruel punishment of its inmates. These prisons seek to move on from their histories of punitive justice and aim to provide rehabilitation for their inmates. Despite Alcatraz’s history, Alcatraz focuses on mass incarceration and the brutality of solitary confinement in prisons. San Quentin Prison, recently renamed to the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center by Governor Newsom, has aimed to undo its oppressive past and work on reforming conventional methods of incarceration.https://scholar.dominican.edu/mapping-bay-area-memory-places/1014/thumbnail.jp
Housing Equity in Golden Gate Village
Get PDFFor generations, the African American community has faced many forms of housing discrimination that have created major inequalities in their everyday lived experiences (Lockwood, 2020). This study explores the long-lasting effects of discriminatory housing policies in creating disparate housing conditions within the public housing community in Marin City called Golden Gate Village, as well as the role of the Marin Housing Authority in practices of displacement and neglect. The methodology for the study included seven different interviews with Golden Gate Village residents to obtain knowledge about the community as well as grasp an understanding of the lived experiences of the community members. The findings from the research demonstrate that discriminatory housing policies have caused the residents of Golden Gate Village to form a close and strong community for survival throughout generations. In addition, the findings illustrate how the practices of the Marin Housing Authority that make housing less accessible to the residents and lead to displacement negatively impact the sense of community in Golden Gate Village. These practices include a mixed income housing plan that would displace some of the current low-income residents, the skipping of section 8 vouchers from the Marin City area code, and the over housing and subsequent eviction of Golden Gate Village residents. In addition, the Marin Housing Authority’s active neglect of Golden Gate Village has led to various inadequate housing conditions among the community that negatively impact the resident\u27s everyday experiences in their homes. Despite generations of neglect and efforts to displace residents of Golden Gate Village, Black people in Marin City have formed a strong, tight knit community as a means to combat the oppressive and discriminatory housing practices that they have experienced throughout the years