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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.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1051/thumbnail.jp
A Pulse for Progress – Examining the Efficacy of Best Nursing Developmental Care Practices for Children with Congenital Heart Disease at Risk for Developmental Delay in the PCICU: A Prospective Quasi-Experimental Cohort Study
Get PDFThis paper examines the efficacy current best developmental care nursing practices in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) for children with congenital heart disease (CHD). The proposed study explores the implications of the Cardiac Inpatient Neurodevelopmental Care Optimization (CINCO) program, a recent comprehensive developmental care bundle, as a universal implementation for PCICUs.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1065/thumbnail.jp
Invisible Illness Narratives in the United States
No full text“Illness narratives” and “invisible illness” have already been usefully defined; this entry defines “invisible illness narratives,” specifically examining narratives on social media by twenty-first century Americans that reflect upon the experiences of pain and illness. This entry asserts that such narratives invite scholars of the health humanities to better appreciate the value of community and the importance of combatting stigma. When invisible illness narratives are circulated widely on social media platforms, they teach physicians and the general public about the embodied and social realities that may accompany life with invisible illnesses. These perspectives are highly significant in today’s political-medical moment, for they communicate symptoms and combat ableism in formats that are easily accessible and shared.
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Effects of Nurse-Patient Relationship on Medication Adherence of Mental Health Patients
Get PDFMedication adherence among mentally ill patients (MIP) is a significant issue in healthcare which require extra support & guidance to encourage better recovery. Administering medication is a critical role of nurses that must be performed effectively and appropriately. Employing a nurse-patient relationship (NPR) and nursing presence has been shown to create a positive outcome and an essential characteristic to improve medication adherence. However, there is insufficient research exploring NPR and medication adherence specifically for MIPs. Participants’ cultural variations, age range, specific interventions & economic factors influencing medication compliance are missing.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1006/thumbnail.jp
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among Healthcare Professionals Working in Emergency Transport and Critical Care Settings
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The Effects of Prolonged Exposure Therapy on the Symptoms of Patients With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Get PDFThe Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders or DSM-5 defines post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD as persistent psychophysiological reactions including intrusive memories of trauma, negative feelings towards such memories, and avoidance of related stimuli—all of which are a direct result of experiencing a traumatic event. The first line of treatment for this particular mental disorder is considered to be prolonged exposure therapy or PE therapy due to its high success rate in treating the symptoms of moderate to severe PTSD as it encourages patients to directly confront and overcome their trauma. However, PE therapy has garnered concern as it has caused patients to drop out before the completion of treatment as a result of symptom exacerbation after repeatedly being reminded of their trauma. Considering this contraindication, this thesis will compare the effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy to that of psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy or combination therapy as alternative treatments for PTSD. A literature review was performed. Six studies that are divided into two categories: prolonged exposure therapy exclusively and combination therapy, were found. The studies of both categories demonstrate how prolonged exposure therapy and combination therapy affect the severity of PTSD symptoms, which ranges from a stagnant change to a moderate decrease in severity. Considering the need for further research on the effectiveness of alternative treatments for PTSD to prevent cases of symptom exacerbation, a research proposal that follows a longitudinal mixed method—qualitative and quantitative—is proposed.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1011/thumbnail.jp
The Effects of Exercise on the Body’s Tolerance to Breast Cancer Treatments
Get PDFBackground: Breast cancer is known as one of the most common types of cancer. Treatments for this cancer include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. These treatments, however, can cause negative side effects such as extra pain and fatigue. Exercise is a common intervention that is used in order to keep the body strong while these treatments are occurring.
Objective: The objective of this thesis is to find a correlation between exercise and how it can decrease negative side effects in patients with breast cancer. This thesis includes a literature review which talks about what types of exercise are best, if a structured program is better, and if there is a positive correlation with a decrease in fatigue.
Methods: This study will be a longitudinal mixed method design utilizing surveys and observations. 90 participants who are either going through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery will be taken from an oncology infusion center and an operating room. Participants will be randomly placed into two groups, group A who will be going through treatment normally and group B who will be participating in a 6 month weekly exercise program. The participants will then be asked to answer the brief pain inventory to assess their pain and the revised piper fatigue scale to assess their fatigue. Participants will complete the survey again in 6 months to evaluate the continued outcome of the exercise.
Results: Results have not yet been collected but exercise is expected to help decrease symptoms of pain and fatigue in breast cancer patients. Group B will state that they are experiencing less symptoms and more relief.
Conclusion: The literature and previous studies have shown that exercise does help to decrease negative symptoms. This project is hoping to prove that exercise will help to relieve symptoms of fatigue and pain in breast cancer patients.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1030/thumbnail.jp
Family-Based Interventions Impact on Pediatric Obesity
Get PDFBackground: Obesity rates among children in the United States have been on the rise, with 19.7% of children aged 2-19 classified as obese (CDC, 2022). Low socioeconomic status is a risk factor for pediatric obesity,Children from low-income households are more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers from higher economic backgrounds. Obesity can lead to serious and chronic health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and breathing difficulties, and is also a risk factor for leading causes of death in adults including stroke, cardiovascular disease, and cancer (CDC, 2022). Educational interventions and access to exercise resources may offer promising solutions for addressing pediatric obesity and improving health outcomes. Objective: The object of the proposal is to conduct research on obesity trends and educational interventions to combat obesity. The research proposal will then investigate the effectiveness of a specific evidence-based educational intervention and resources provided to families in reducing obesity rates. The proposal intends to determine whether these interventions and resources can contribute to a decline in obesity rates. Method: The proposal will consist of a quasi experimental design. The convenience sample will consist of low-income families with children 4-11 years of age that have a BMI greater than 30. Sample size will include 150 children recruited through pediatric doctors offices in Marin County. The participants will be given a pre test questionnaire, and a post test after the intervention.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1033/thumbnail.jp
Community and Safe Spaces for English Language Learners in Bilingual/Dual Immersion Settings
Get PDFThis qualitative study explores teachers\u27 understanding of English Language Learners and newcomer students\u27 need for a sense of belonging and safe spaces in a bilingual/dual immersion classroom. The goal was to identify some best practices for teachers to create an inclusive classroom for multilingual students. This research uses the lens of two frameworks, Acompañamiento (Sepúlveda III, 2011) and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. According to Sepúlveda III (2018), Acompañamiento is a response to globalization where there is a need to understand a student\u27s humanity and the need to be part of a community. Acompañamiento is about engagement with one another without goals and objectives. This framework provides a foundation for educational projects (Sepúlveda III, 2011). Culturally Responsive teaching is an approach where teachers seek to understand how students\u27 backgrounds can be used to enhance their learning (Chung, Shih, & Cheng, 2020).
This study seeks to address the gap in the literature surrounding creating these inclusive spaces for English Language Learners and Newcomer students in the bilingual/dual immersion setting. The literature documented centers around creating community and spaces in high schools. This study addresses community building and safe spaces in bilingual/dual immersion classrooms, where research is limited.
Data was collected through 45-60 minute individual interviews with bilingual/dual immersion teachers. All the participants interviewed are from Golden Valley TK-8 School and teach within various grades. The data was analyzed using an open coding process. Findings show effective strategies of creating community and safe spaces for ELL students in Bilingual/Dual immersion settings are the importance of creating a second home in the classroom, adapting the practice of “mirrors and windows” in the classroom and developing relationships with families. The findings have important practice implications for elementary teachers
Evoking the Art of Nature
Get PDFThis international study aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of nature-based art therapy, an innovative approach that combines artmaking with the healing power of nature. The research aimed to examine the synergistic effects of nature and artmaking, as well as the impact of the eco-art experience on adult individuals\u27 connectedness to nature, emotional well-being, and existential understanding, while addressing gaps in literature.
Employing an arts-based research design, participants took part in a nature-art-making session, and their experiences were evaluated through pre- and post-art questionnaires, as well as an analysis of their artistic creations by trained inter-raters. The nature art-based experience served as both the intervention and assessment, using participants\u27 artwork and experiences to gain insights into the effects of eco-art therapy and the application of eco-arts in nature forest therapy.
The findings of this study highlight the transformative potential of eco-art therapy in fostering personal growth, emotional well-being, mindfulness, bodyfulness, environmental awareness, and expanding the scope of artistic expression and connection to nature. By exploring the intersection between art and nature, participants were able to create meaningful experiences that transcended traditional artistic boundaries and fostered a deeper understanding of themselves and their surroundings