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The Rising Rates of Pediatric Health Conditions due to Lack of Nutrition Education
Get PDFStatistics show that there is an increase in childhood health conditions related to nutrition. Throughout the United States, the rates of childhood obesity have drastically increased along with the rates of type two diabetes. There is correlation between these two chronic problems in pediatric patients, but not all pediatrics diagnosed with DM2 are obese. Furthermore, there is a correlation between this increase of obesity/DM2 and the lack of nutrition education in schools. The public school system in the United States does not have the funding to provide adequate nutrition education to the children which is leading to substantial health consequences. The goal of this paper is to show the correlation between the lack of nutrition education and the increase of obesity/DM2. The study focuses on the pediatric population in the public school system. The administration of surveys before and after proper nutrition education is typically used. The study used a control group of students who have not been given nutrition education, and the survey compared to those who have received education.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1036/thumbnail.jp
Education as a Source of Hope: An Examination of Teacher Beliefs and the Lack of Support for Children with Chronic Health Conditions
Get PDFAs survival rates increase, more children with chronic health conditions are returning to K-12 classrooms after receiving medical treatments. Research has shown that many teachers believe that students with chronic health conditions should not have to worry about school while they are going through treatment (Irwin & Elam, 2011; Legislative Alliance for Students with Health Conditions, 2017). Research also suggests that many schools are violating the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 by withdrawing students from the district due to chronic absenteeism (Eaton, 2012; Wilkie, 2012). The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore and examine the ways in which teachers and schools are supporting students with chronic health conditions, as well as the experiences of teachers who have witnessed inequities impacting these students. An initial survey was sent out to elementary school teachers from a local Bay Area school district, in order to examine the relationship between the beliefs of teachers and the level of support for students with chronic health conditions. Three hospital teachers were also interviewed from a Northern California hospital. Data was analyzed through an open coding process to identify themes and patterns. The findings from this study indicate that teachers benefit from shifting their perspectives from a parent centric way of thinking to student centric, in order to understand the benefits of continuing education during medical treatment. Findings also suggest the need for awareness about the normalizing aspects of education in a hospital setting. By identifying the obstacles that are preventing students with chronic health conditions from receiving the education they have a right to, teachers can better support these students during treatment and their re-entry back into the classroom
Kangaroo Care Education for Low Socioeconomic Status families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Get PDFThe early contact between mother and baby is known as skin-to-skin, also referred to as “kangaroo care” (KC). It involves placing the baby on the mother’s chest as soon as it is appropriate (Thompson et al., 1979). This interaction was primarily for bonding but many researchers have discovered additional benefits. There is significant correlation between kangaroo care and weight gain (especially for low birth weight infants), as well as body temperature and heart rate regulation, which reduces the risk of medical complications. It also decreases levels of stress in mothers and babies by lowering the release of cortisol hormone (Mohammadi et al., 2021). The purpose of this study is to investigate the disparities in access and utilization of KC for newborns. The study will also assess the impact of these disparities on maternal and infant outcomes such as weight gain, temperature regulation, neurocognitive enhancement, particularly among families of low-socioeconomic status. A literature review investigated research on topics such as benefits of kangaroo care, challenges and disparities for implementation of kangaroo care for families with low socioeconomic status, and prenatal teaching as an intervention. Pregnant women will be randomly assigned to either the control or experimental group receiving the intervention. We will use descriptive statistics to compare the means of the two groups of women. The inferential statistics will be used to determine the p-value and predict statistical significance
The Effects of Loud NICU Environments on Premature Infants and Interventions to Help Minimize Noise
Get PDFNoise in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) often exceeds recommended safe noise levels and has been found to have negative effects on premature infants and their health. Some of these effects can be changes in their heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep patterns. In addition, negative effects, such as hearing loss, can cause permanent damage that impact children\u27s long-term development. A preterm infant is an infant born before 37 weeks’ gestation. Being born prematurely comes with its own problems and many risks. Attempting to survive in an environment that causes more stress is not healing. Understanding the effects of noise on preterm infants’ physiological state and examining interventions to minimize NICU noise is essential. A review of the research literature was performed. Six primary studies exploring the effects of NICU noise on premature infants and interventions were found. The studies were divided into two categories: Effects of noise exposure and Interventions. The studies highlight the effects seen in preterm infants when exposed to noise and show unique interventions that can help minimize these effects. Some interventions that have been found to help minimize noise include implementing quiet times on the units and the use of earmuffs over preterm infants\u27 ears. Sound levels weren’t measured in the studies that implemented quiet times, so further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. A quasi-experimental study is proposed, framed by Florence Nightingale\u27s theory that a healthy environment is needed for patients\u27 healing. With parents\u27 consent, eligible NICU infants will be divided into an experimental group, receiving daily quiet time, and a control group, receiving care in the usual environment. The independent variable is sound level, and the outcome variable is infants\u27 vital signs. This investigation may help nurses understand the effect of noise on premature infants\u27 physiological status
Creating Inclusive Interface and Online Learning Environments
Get PDFThis study seeks to examine educational learning environments with a focus on new platforms of learning, course design, equity, inclusion, and user interface (ex: seeing impaired, cultural differences, gender) that includes the perspectives of students with disabilities. The evolution of learning from singular multi-age classrooms through institutional schools and into dynamic online platforms has radically reshaped the educational ecosystem (Sarkar, 2020), and there have been calls for a deeper understanding of inclusive learning practices to meet the needs of diverse students (Philips & Salem, 2021). Adams (2017) also outlines how the aesthetic interface of each learning environment impacts the quality of learning. Currently, however, there is a lack of existing integrative research that looks at user design through the lens of inclusion, students with disabilities and cultural differences.
This qualitative research project included three elementary students in grades two and three, as well as interviews with three adult educators with whom those students work. The unit-based research project took place through the school’s resource center, and those students who participated, created digital posters based on a unit done around inclusion.
The research participants identified equity gaps within online educational platforms, and that the cost of entry creates significant. The participants additionally distinguished that the way in which an online educational platform is designed matters to students with disabilities and the educators who teach them, with color, language adaptations and text to speech and speech to text functionalities highlighted. Lastly, students want to feel a sense of inclusion, both in person and on digital platforms. They noted how these connections can be created through their interests, senses of feeling in relationship to their peers and seeing reflections of their identity in color and design. Through this understanding educational online platforms can be effectively designed in iv ways in which this demographic of students can succeed.
Teachers can facilitate whole group discussions in open ended formats that allow students to voice their opinions and talk openly about inclusion, and provide tutorials on using the tools within an online platform. Lessons can be designed to give students the opportunity to use accessible technology to creatively demonstrate the integration of learning, using techniques of design. Schools should provide professional development meetings centered around choosing and navigating accessible and equitable online educational platforms for a particular school site or district, and taking into consideration technology that may or may not be available at home. Collaboration with colleagues should be facilitated around incorporating online educational platforms within the classroom for equitable inclusion of students with learning disabilities. Schools should also provide universal access to particular platforms.
This research study focused on finding equitable online educational learning platforms for students with learning disabilities and English language learners. The researcher taught students who have mild/moderate learning needs, and who are English Language Learners. Specifically, this study found that online platforms can support inclusive and equitable learning for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities when the platforms are dynamic, flexible, accessible, familiar, provide language translation services and allow students to honor their strengths with their work
Equity and Inclusion for Gender Diverse Middle School Students
Get PDFAbout a third of teenagers experience an anxiety disorder, with steadily increasing numbers (McCarthy, 2019). LGBTQ+ students have a history of being a group without a voice because the dominant gender classification was a binary male or female model. They have seldom dared to express and identify their real selves. According to Lewis (2020), this form of oppression could make them feel unwelcome, overlooked, and unsafe, eventually creating tremendous anxiety. This qualitative research focused on understanding what creates an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, including students who identify as LGBTQ+. Interviews were conducted with students, parents, and educators working with students who identified as LGBTQ+ in Marin County, California. The first finding identified how providing diverse opportunities in school contributed to an inclusive environment. These opportunities fall into several categories, including recognizing a diverse student body, honoring diverse characteristics and personality traits, and providing diverse institutional structures. Another major participant finding was that building relationships is central to LGBTQ+ students, which is demonstrated in the aspects of increasing the sense of being heard, having a relaxed learning and socializing environments, and building community norms together with choice. The third finding is a call for further transformation, and includes four major sub findings. The first argues for adopting a non-binary model for gender diverse students. The second calls for improved leadership, role modeling and curriculum revolution. The third addresses ongoing rejection and stigmatization, and the need for professional education and activities of support to provide the care needed. The last sub finding is a call for funding to endorse these diverse initiatives
Examining the Effects of Music Therapy on Physical and Psychological Symptoms Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Get PDFBackground: Patients undergoing chemotherapy experience undesirable physical and psychological effects in which medications are the preferred method of management. However, standard medications are often insufficient for patients. Failure to attend to the adverse effects can lead to worsening of the patient’s cancer diagnosis and quality of life. The importance of managing chemotherapy symptoms creates an urgent need to implement an approach that is noninvasive, non-pharmacological, and one that still meets the physical and psychological needs of patients receiving chemotherapy.
Objective: The purpose of this thesis is to examine the effects of music therapy (MT) on physical and psychological symptoms induced by chemotherapy and to better understand adult cancer-patient experiences about the role of music interventions on chemotherapy symptoms.
Literature Review: Primary articles were recruited from Google Scholar, PubMed, and CINAHL databases. Studies found MT to be effective in decreasing pain and anxiety and minimizing the severity of nausea/vomiting.
Proposal: After a review of research literature, a proposal for further study will utilize a mixed methods design with 33 participants admitted as inpatients to receive chemotherapy. Participants will be divided into three groups: Group one will partake in a session of MT where they will create music under the guidance of a music therapist, group two will listen to pre-recorded music, and group three will serve as the control. Before and after the session, participants will report their pain, anxiety, and nausea/vomiting levels. Within 24 hours of therapy, participants will join in an interview, in which they will share their experiences about the music intervention.
Clinical Significance: The findings of this literature review and the objective of the proposed study are critical in the field of oncology nursing because they represent a unique approach that has the potential to bring comfort to patients who experience undesirable symptoms from chemotherapy
Investigating the therapeutic effect of glycation-lowering compounds on murine models of menopause-induced Alzheimer\u27s Disease
No full textMenopause is a critical stage of ovarian aging that affects multiple other tissues. The imbalance of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis during menopause results in increased follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels and a higher risk of Alzheimer\u27s disease. Hormone replacement therapy is currently the only available option for treating menopause-related disorders, but it is expensive, short-term, and has various side effects. However, recent research indicates that blocking FSH with antibodies may improve Alzheimer\u27s disease-related pathology in male and female mice, suggesting a new therapeutic strategy for menopause-related disorders. Methylglyoxal (MGO) accumulation during menopause is a significant obstacle to identifying safe and effective pharmacological interventions to treat menopause-induced Alzheimer\u27s disease pathology. We propose modulating glycation burden using Gly-low, an MGO-lowering cocktail, as a safe alternative treatment to mitigate menopause-induced cognitive decline in a mouse model of Alzheimer\u27s disease. We have demonstrated that Gly-Low can reduce FSH levels and improve cognition in ovariectomized 3xTg-AD mice, suggesting that compounds that protect against advanced glycation end products (AGEs) have the potential to prevent negative health complications that arise after menopause
The Reflective Sport and Exercise Science Practitioner
No full textWithin the Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) and allied disciplines, reflective practice has become firmly established as a fundamental aspect of education, professional training and development, and applied service delivery. This has resulted in an emerging, context-specific evidence base that has attempted to make sense of the application and utility of reflective practice as a mechanism to facilitate personal and professional growth through experiential learning, and subsequently develop the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of applied practice.
This new and fully revised edition of Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences explores the contemporary conceptual landscape, critical perspectives, pedagogy, and applied considerations in reflective practice in the SES and allied disciplines. Contributions from scientists, researchers, practitioners, and academics offer innovative perspectives of reflective practice, founded on a synthesis of the contemporary empirical evidence base and applied practitioner experience.
These contributions challenge academic and/or practice-based audiences regarding the utility, research, and representation of reflective practice, while offering critical insights into the application of different approaches to reflective practice. Based on exploring the crucial interface between learning and practice, this book is important reading for all who work in the SES and allied disciplines, and, more widely, any professional aiming to become a more effective practitioner.
This book is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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Facilitating multicultural reflective practice during supervision [2nd Edition]
No full textWithin the Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) and allied disciplines, reflective practice has become firmly established as a fundamental aspect of education, professional training and development, and applied service delivery. This has resulted in an emerging, context-specific evidence base that has attempted to make sense of the application and utility of reflective practice as a mechanism to facilitate personal and professional growth through experiential learning, and subsequently develop the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of applied practice.
This new and fully revised edition of Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences explores the contemporary conceptual landscape, critical perspectives, pedagogy, and applied considerations in reflective practice in the SES and allied disciplines. Contributions from scientists, researchers, practitioners, and academics offer innovative perspectives of reflective practice, founded on a synthesis of the contemporary empirical evidence base and applied practitioner experience.
These contributions challenge academic and/or practice-based audiences regarding the utility, research, and representation of reflective practice, while offering critical insights into the application of different approaches to reflective practice. Based on exploring the crucial interface between learning and practice, this book is important reading for all who work in the SES and allied disciplines, and, more widely, any professional aiming to become a more effective practitioner.
This book is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
-publisher\u27s description-https://scholar.dominican.edu/faculty-authored-book-contributions/1005/thumbnail.jp