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Detection and Management of Post Intensive Care Syndrome
Get PDFPost Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) is a collection of symptoms that more than half of patients who survive a critical illness experience after discharge.Those symptoms include weakness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, cognitive dysfunction, post-traumatic stress disorder, mental health conditions, and a lack of effective coping strategies. PICS can significantly impact an individual\u27s quality of life, complicating the recovery process and posing challenges for reintegration into daily activities and societal roles. The etiology of PICS is multifactorial, with the severity and duration of the illness, the nature of medical interventions in the ICU, and the pre-existing health condition of the patient all contributing to its development. The stress of an ICU stay, characterized by invasive treatments, sedation, and the disruption of normal sleep patterns, can also exacerbate or trigger symptoms. Early identification of at-risk individuals and targeted interventions are crucial steps in mitigating the impact of PICS and facilitating a smoother transition to normal life following critical illness.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1077/thumbnail.jp
The Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Weight and Emotional Stability in Adolescents
Get PDFAdverse childhood experiences (ACES)a r e traumatic events that can occur during an adolescent\u27s life. Af e w example of ACES are: • parental divorce/ separation • having a parent or guardian that isaddicted to a substance. These events cause the adolescent tolive through a state of chronic stress. Furthermore, these experiences put adolescents at a greater risk for obesity and depression. With adequate screening, nurses would be able to identify adolescents going through these troubling times. Interventionssuch aseducation on a healthier lifestyle and providing counseling services, would be beneficial to the age group.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1082/thumbnail.jp
How The Lockdown of Covid-19 Influenced The Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Development of Preschoolers
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic instilled a new normal across the world. Businesses turned to take out services and faced financial struggle. Hospitals enacted a visitor policy, limiting contact with patients, their families, and their friends. Schools closed their classrooms and moved to online learning from home, isolating children from their teachers, peers, and an optimal learning environment.
The literature review consists of six articles pertaining to the influence of the COVID-19 lockdown on preschoolers neurocognitive and psychosocial development. Specifically, the influence of the lockdown on preschooler mental health, executive function, and social skills. According to the research, the results were differential, it was found that pandemic children demonstrated better problem solving and fine motor skills but lower social skills compared to pre-pandemic children. In a previous ASQ-3 study, it was concluded that positive/refer results were higher amongst pandemic children. However, in another study, there was no significant difference between pre and post pandemic scores. Children who transitioned to kindergarten resulted in the poorest EF skills. The COVID-19 lockdown also caused negative mental health issues.
To help nurture social skills, play is an effective intervention. It is helpful to discuss emotion, practice language skills, and play games that invoke the skill of self-regulation such as freeze-tag or Simon Says.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1094/thumbnail.jp
Racial and Geographic Disparities in the Management and Care of Sepsis
No full textSepsis, a severe condition triggered by the body\u27s response to infection, requires prompt treatment to prevent tissue damage and organ failure. The SEP-1 Sepsis bundle, developed by Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), aims to standardize care, particularly in rural hospitals with limited resources. However, disparities in bundle adherence and mortality rates persist, with rural areas facing more significant challenges. Studies show racial differences in care quality, emphasizing the need for interventions to address systemic biases. While sepsis bundle adherence and simulation training are strong indicators of care improvement, the literature review underscores the need for targeted interventions in rural settings and addresses racial inequities in protocol activation. This research proposal utilizes a quantitative quasi-experimental design to examine the impact of nurse-led training programs on sepsis recognition and treatment initiation. Data collection relies on Medicare and Medicaid Quality service measures, emphasizing the time from first contact to sepsis alert activation and treatment. Pre-intervention data collection will establish baselines, while the educational program aims to enhance nurses\u27 sepsis management skills. Post-intervention data evaluation will assess changes in mortality rates, alert activation times, and treatment adherence. Using descriptive statistics and t-testing, analysis of post-intervention data will determine significant differences between pre-and post-intervention measures; a p-value \u3c 0.05 will indicate rejection of the null hypothesis.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1073/thumbnail.jp
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Culture Based Nurse-Led Education for Postpartum Depression in Primiparous Asian-American Women
Get PDFThe postpartum period is a critical period in regards to maternal health, marked by various physical, emotional, and psychological changes. Among the vulnerabilities that arise, postpartum depression (PPD) poses significant risks. More specifically, Asian-American mothers with postpartum depression face unique challenges, including the stigma surrounding mental health. As mental health stigma remains prevalent within the Asian-American community, it can make it challenging for mothers to seek out mental health care for postpartum depression. To investigate, primary research articles about the perceptions and experiences of PPD and the interventions used to improve PPD outcomes were examined. A plan for a future research proposal will utilize Madeleine Leininger’s Culture Care Theory, in order to investigate the impact of providing first-time Asian-American mothers with culturally sensitive education on postpartum depression and its effect on the severity of symptoms. Providing culturally sensitive mental health care is important, particularly for Asian-American patients, in order to enhance PPD recognition and symptom management. The study will utilize a quasi-experimental design with a convenience sample of 200 mothers. Quantitative data collection of the proposed study will consist of a pre and post survey asking about the mother’s thoughts and feelings upon a rating scale. The pre- and post-intervention tests will be conducted in order to assess any changes in PPD symptom severity. The anticipated outcome of this study is a p-valu
1962 Library Construction from Interior
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1963 Trasportation of Books from Alemany Library Exterior
No full textConveyor belt transporting books into library from moving van.https://scholar.dominican.edu/evolution-of-the-archbishop-alemany-library/1017/thumbnail.jp
Relationship of Resilience Levels
No full textPurpose: Researchers have explored the relationship between levels of resilience and healthcare workers’ (HCWs) professional identity, burnout, job turnover intention, practice settings, years of practice, and age. But little is known about the relationship between practicing occupational therapists’ (OTs) levels of resilience and the above constructs. Thus, the purpose of this study was to quantitatively explore the relationship between OTs’ levels of resilience with 1) professional identity, 2) burnout, 3) job turnover intention, 4) years of practice, and 5) age. Additionally, this study aimed to determine if there is a difference between practicing OTs’ levels of resilience and the practice settings in which they worked. Method: OTs practicing in the United States (n = 367) were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling. Data was collected through surveys posted on social media outlets and online discussion forums hosted on the American Occupational Therapy Association website. This study analyzed the bivariate correlational relationship between measures of resilience with 1) professional identity, 2) burnout, 3) job turnover intention, 4) years of practice, and 5) age. An analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to analyze the differences in the mean score of BRS across three different practice setting groups (inpatient, outpatient, community-based OT). Results: Negative correlations were found between levels of resilience and job turnover intention and burnout. A positive correlation was found between OTs’ levels fo resilience and professional identity, years of practice, and age. No difference was found in OTs’ levels of resilience and the practice setting in which they work. Conclusion: Results from this study will inform the development of initiatives for addressing resilience, professional identity, and burnout within the occupational therapy (OT) profession -- constructs that directly affect OTs’ well-being and the effectiveness of their client care (Card, 2018; Lin et al., 2021; Park, 2021)
Furry Friends & Brighter Futures: Enhancing the Life Skills of Toddlers with Autism Through Animal Assisted Therapy
Get PDFAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses a broad spectrum of challenges that impact social interaction, communication, and behavior. While Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) stands as a common therapeutic approach, there is a growing recognition of the need for personalized interventions. Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) emerges as a promising avenue for enhancing social interactions. This study focuses on the utilization of dogs in AAT for toddlers aged 12 to 36 months with confirmed ASD diagnoses. The experimental group will undergo a combined intervention involving standard ABA therapy alongside weekly AAT sessions, whereas the control group will receive standard ABA therapy alone. Pre- and post-assessment tests (CSBS, VABS-3, ADOS-2) will measure changes in social, communication, and behavioral skills. Statistical analysis will be used to evaluate outcomes. Ethical considerations prioritize participant safety and informed consent. This study aims to provide evidence for the effectiveness of AAT as an early intervention for toddlers with ASD, potentially improving their long-term outcomes in education, employment, and independent living
Adolescents, Complex Trauma, and Making Meaning Through Art
Get PDFThis qualitative study generated new knowledge and deepened understanding of how adolescent survivors make meaning of trauma recovery through art. Narrative inquiry methods applied art making with adolescent survivors of complex trauma who used art to express their experiences of healing. Eleven adolescents, ages 13-18, created three separate pieces of art representing how they see themselves and the world, in the past, present, and future. Narrative themes came alive through art in the form of metanarratives and storylines based on analysis of the formal elements of art and the Expressive Therapies Continuum. Art elements and art materials gave voice to the personal meaning of lived experience through the eyes of survivors. Art was a novel and effective method for participants to express their views of self and the world. Participants recognized their growth through art and generated hope for themselves and other survivors. Art honored the agency of adolescents and their capacity to reflect on and define what helps their trauma recovery. The artwork created by participants contains valuable direction about how practitioners and researchers can meaningfully support adolescent survivors using art intervention by focusing on trauma recovery