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Parental Presence Following Pediatric Invasive Procedures and Surgery
Get PDFBackground: Pediatric patients are severely affected by preoperative anxiety which can lead to postoperative complications and delayed recovery. This could be attributed to their developmental stage which determines their response to stress and fear. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate postoperative recovery outcomes in pediatric patients following the implementation of parental presence at the induction of anesthesia and upon first waking up. Method: This proposed research utilizes a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods through a quasi-experimental study. The target population consists of pediatric patients between the ages of three and eight years old with a convenient sample size of 60 children elected to undergo an invasive procedure or surgery. The study will divide participants into two groups, the control group and the interventional group, which will receive parental involvement at the administration and recovery from anesthesia. Results: The data for this study will be collected pre-and post-operatively, looking at the pain, stress, and anxiety of the participants. A paired t-test will be used to interpret the data and identify the correlation between parental presence and the psychological and physiological outcomes following invasive procedures and surgery. Conclusions: Determining the efficacy and degree of parental involvement during invasive procedures and surgeries for preschool-aged children is crucial in bridging their developmental needs and healthcare to enhance recovery outcomes.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1134/thumbnail.jp
Digital Genome and Self-Regulating Distributed Software Applications with Associative Memory and Event-Driven History
Get PDFBiological systems have a unique ability inherited through their genome. It allows them to build, operate, and manage a society of cells with complex organizational structures, where autonomous components execute specific tasks and collaborate in groups to fulfill systemic goals with shared knowledge. The system receives information from various senses, makes sense of what is being observed, and acts using its experience while the observations are still in progress. We use the General Theory of Information (GTI) to implement a digital genome, specifying the operational processes that design, deploy, operate, and manage a cloud-agnostic distributed application that is independent of IaaS and PaaS infrastructure, which provides the resources required to execute the software components. The digital genome specifies the functional and non-functional requirements that define the goals and best-practice policies to evolve the system using associative memory and event-driven interaction history to maintain stability and safety while achieving the system’s objectives. We demonstrate a structural machine, cognizing oracles, and knowledge structures derived from GTI used for designing, deploying, operating, and managing a distributed video streaming application with autopoietic self-regulation that maintains structural stability and communication among distributed components with shared knowledge while maintaining expected behaviors dictated by functional requirements
The Effects of Music Therapy on Pediatric Patients with Congenital Heart Defects in the Pre and Postoperative Setting
Get PDFCongenital heart defects is a prominent medical occurrence especially in pediatrics. These defects often require surgeries and extensive treatment plans. These treatment plans often include invasive surgeries and extensive treatment plans which can require long recovery times along with potential surgical complications. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of music therapy on pediatric patients with congenital heart defects in the pre and postoperative setting and how music therapy can be implemented in treatment plans to yield effective recovery results for these patients. This research is significant as elevated vital signs and preoperative anxiety are associated with an increased need for anesthesia and analgesia requirements which can correlate to a risk for surgical complications. Elevated postoperative pain can result in an increased need for analgesic medications which can contribute to medication toxicity in a pediatric patient which can cause further complications. This study would consist of 80 pediatric patients on a cardiac unit aged 1 day to 10 years old diagnosed with a congenital heart defect who is undergoing cardiac surgery. A quasi-experimental randomized control trial will be conducted to compare the results of these cardiac patients in both preoperative and postoperative procedures. In these settings nurses would be responsible for gathering pre and postoperative vital signs, assessing preoperative anxiety, and assessing postoperative pain levels. With this study it is expected that patients who received music therapy during both pre and post operative procedures experienced a stabilization of vital signs, reduced preoperative anxiety, and lower postoperative pain levels.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1049/thumbnail.jp
Enhancing Athletic Participation: Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Athletes
Get PDFThe difficulties that children and teenagers with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) encounter are discussed in this thesis, with a focus on how fear of hypoglycemia (FOH) and actual hypoglycemia associated with this chronic illness affects their ability to engage in physical activities, especially organized sports. A common challenge for children diagnosed with T1DM is meeting the daily recommendation of 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity. The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate if participation in structured exercise (physical education classes and after-school sports) increases among school-aged children who wear continuous glucose monitors (CGM) when their PE teachers and coaches have been specifically trained to interpret their CGM data and intervene to correct their hypoglycemia. The study will also examine the intervention\u27s effect on the children\u27s FOH and incidence of unsafe blood glucose levels during such structured exercise. Pre and post-intervention FOH will be measured using the Hypoglycemia Fear Survey, which is a validated FOH Questionnaire. Pre and post-intervention blood glucose levels during structured exercise will be measured by CGM. Pre and post-intervention structured exercise participation levels will be measured by the PE teachers and coaches. The ultimate goal of this research is to increase activity and quality of life levels for youth with T1DM
Factors that Influence the Prevalence of Food Allergy in Children Born in Industrialized Countries vs. Developing Countries: A Literature Review & Feasibility Study
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Food allergy (FA) is known to be more prevalent in industrialized countries compared to developing countries. FA is a chronic disease that can cause a range of symptoms from regional urticaria to lethal anaphylaxis. FA affects 10% of the general population and is more common in children, affecting 8% of children versus 3% of adults (Seth, D. et al., 2020). It is unclear why food allergy is more common in industrialized countries versus developing countries. Research Question What are the influential factors that affect the increasing incidence of food allergy in toddlers born in industrialized countries versus those that are born in developing countries? Is there a promising future for food allergy prevention?
Literature Review
● Children born in urban areas of a country are more likely to develop food allergies, compared to those born in rural areas.
● Environment has more impact on the development of FA compared to genetics. ● Early food introduction is a safe and effective method in preventing the development of FA.
● Food allergy prevalence and trends are based on statistics collected from industrialized countries. Currently, there is a lack of food allergy prevalence studies performed in developing countries. Research Study
● Purpose: To determine the feasibility of collecting epidemiological data on food allergy prevalence in a developing countries and to help fill a significant gap in food allergy research
● Population: Toddlers of developing countries (city in the Philippines) ● Objective: Determine food allergy prevalence trends in a Philippine city ● Study design: Mixed methods, cross-sectional
● Study method: Survey
Clinical Significance
● Identifying the influential factors of food allergy prevalence can aid in the prevention of food allergy.
● Collecting data about the experiences of families with food allergies can assist nurses in guiding children and their parents in overcoming the challenges of living with food allergy
Cats, Carpenters, and Accountants: Bibliographical Foundations of Information Science [Forthcoming]
No full textCats, Carpenters, and Accountants argues that bibliography serves a foundational role within information science as infrastructure, and like all infrastructures, it needs and deserves attention. Wayne de Fremery\u27s thoughtful provocation positions bibliography as a means to serve the many ends pursued by information scientists. He explains that bibliographic practices, such as enumeration and description, lie at the heart of knowledge practices and cultural endeavors, but these kinds of infrastructures are difficult to see. In this book, he reveals them and the ways that they formulate information and meaning, artificial intelligence, and human knowledge.
Drawing on scholarship from areas as diverse as data science, machine learning, Korean poetry, and the history of bibliography, de Fremery makes the case for understanding bibliography as a generative mode of accounting for what has been received as data, what he calls “carpentry-accounting.” Referencing a well-known debate in the Anglo-American bibliographical tradition that features a willful cat, he suggests that bibliography and bibliographers are intentionally marginal figures who, paradoxically, perform foundational work in the service of the diverse disciplinary ends that formulate, however loosely, information science as a field. When we attend to the marginal but essential work of accounting for what humankind has fashioned as recorded knowledge, it becomes easier to consider the ways that human accounts can serve and, sometimes, injure us. Relevant to scholars and students from the sciences to the humanities, Cats, Carpenters, and Accountants is a highly original argument for bibliography as a marginal but foundationally powerful force shaping information science as a field and the ways that we know.
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Advancing School Nursing Practice: A Novel Approach to Screening for Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children
Get PDFBackground: Currently, mandated health screenings in California schools are limited to vision, hearing, and scoliosis; this leaves several other body systems unmonitored during the crucial years of childhood development. One such system is the gastrointestinal (GI) system, which plays a vital role in the normal growth, nutrition status, development, and overall health of children. Objective: By developing and implementing a GI-specific screening tool in the outpatient school setting, this research aims to increase the detection of GI disorders in children. Not only that, but school nurses can use this novel screening tool to promote early diagnosis, intervention, and better health outcomes. Method: The proposed research involves a quantitative, randomized, controlled-trial cohort study investigating the effectiveness of the Kids’ Intestinal Disorders Screening & Gastric Upset Tool (KIDSGUT) in detecting pediatric GI disorders. Results: The data for this study has yet to be collected, but expected results are that the tool will prove to effectively screen for a variety of previously-undetected GI conditions. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics will compare the results of the control group versus the experimental group, and inferential statistics will determine a p-value. If the p-value is \u3c0.05, the results are statistically significant, and the use of the screening tool to detect GI disorders would be supported. Conclusion: Gastrointestinal disorders significantly impact the well-being of children, with undiagnosed GI disorders resulting in undesirable consequences for this vulnerable population. We anticipate that this study will be valuable in advancing screening and treatment for GI disorders in the pediatric population
Nurse\u27s Knowledge on MIND Diet for Early-Onset Alzheimer\u27s Disease
Get PDFAdults with Early Onset Alzheimer\u27s Disease (EOAD), is the less common form of the neurodegenerative disease of Alzheimer\u27s Disease (AD), where EOAD is found in adults younger than 65 years old (Alzheimer\u27s Association, 2024). Characterized by a decline of memory, cognitive decline, loss of ability to perform daily tasks involving mobility and communication, EOAD does not have one significant cause. A combination of risk factors are genetics and lifestyle factors such as heart disease, history of stroke, and high blood pressure are associated with increasing the risk of EOAD (National Institute of Aging, 2024).
Since there is no cure for EOAD, the most effective approach is treatment is symptom management. Dietary management is an aspect of care for EOAD that can aid with cognitive function. The MIND diet, a hybrid diet of Mediterranean and the DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet, can slow cognitive decline due to its nature of emphazing foods with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties (Liu et al., 2021). This diet focuses on food that is healthy for the brain, such as leafy greens, nuts, fish, berries, and whole grains while avoiding foods like red meat and processed food. While there is evidence that supports the effectiveness of slowing down Alzheimer\u27s Disease with this diet, there is limited research on nurses\u27 knowledge of the MIND diet when caring for patients with EOAD.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1106/thumbnail.jp
Whole Foods Diet on Cognitive Functions In Children From Low-Income Families with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Get PDFAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder that has become increasingly prevalent in adolescents worldwide. This disorder often impairs academic performance, emotional regulation, and ability to navigate daily tasks effectively. It usually persists from childhood to adulthood (Hemamy et al., 2021).
Although conventional treatments such as medication and therapies are used for symptom management, many low-income families do not have the resources or education to access medical help, which may lead them to seek alternative treatments. Emerging research suggests that modifying diet to incorporate whole foods, foods rich in essential nutrients and minutely processed foods, may play a major role in alleviating ADHD symptoms. While research shows that a healthy diet is beneficial in improving ADHD symptoms, there is limited research on nursing interventions for the low-income school-age population (Robinette et al., 2022).
Considering how vulnerable populations such as low-income students may not have healthcare access, it is crucial for nurses and healthcare professionals to understand the importance of diet in treating ADHD, as it addresses a holistic approach to managing symptoms.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1116/thumbnail.jp
Reducing Levels of Compassion Fatigue Among Generation Z Hospital Nurses
Get PDFAlthough qualities such as empathy and compassion are commonly regarded as essential traits in a caregiver, continuous exposure to the hardships and suffering of others creates a risk of developing compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue (CF) is the emotional, physical, and mental toll that builds up over time in individuals in caregiver roles. It develops from the prolonged expression of compassion and empathy while caring for individuals experiencing death, trauma, suffering, or grief (Delaney, 2018).
Nurses are among the populations most impacted by CF as they are typically at the forefront of patient-care, bearing responsibility for the physical, psychosocial, and emotional well-being of multiple individuals on a daily basis (Taşdemir et al., 2024).
With more young nurses entering the workforce, it\u27s imperative that there is a better understanding of how to properly address this issue among Generation Z nurses. The purpose of this research proposal is to explore the most effective strategies to prevent and treat CF in Generation Z nurses working in the hospital.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1111/thumbnail.jp