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The Impact Of Social Media On Adolescents
Get PDFSocial media is constantly developing and changing with unique features and apps being introduced on a day-to-day basis. Numerous individuals utilize social media to post about their life online, create connections with others, and create content. Adolescents, ages 11 to 18, are going through a substantial period of development and growth and are easily influenced by the things and people surrounding them. Because of this, adolescents can have both negative and positive experiences and feelings toward social media. It can cause adolescents to frequently compare themselves to the individuals they follow online; however, it can also be used for self-expression. The purpose of this paper is to discover how social media can influence adolescents both negatively and positively. After reviewing six primary articles, the negative effects heavily outweigh the positive; moreover, a future study using a prospective, mixed-method design is proposed to find interventions that can be implemented to make using social media a more positive experience for everybody.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1008/thumbnail.jp
Sexual Education In Adolescence: Contraception Education For Adolescents Leads To Improved Sexual Practices
Get PDFAdolescents of low socioeconomic status from 13-18 years of age face many challenges when it comes to maintaining safe sexual health practices, leading to unwanted pregnancies and exposure to sexually transmitted diseases (STI’s). Challenges include:
economic barriers → limited access to health care or lack of health insurance
lack of proper sex education and therefore limited knowledge around contraceptive
Addressing these challenges is crucial for better sexual health outcomes. The nurse’s role is essential in providing education about contraceptive options, access to local resources, and guidance pertaining to safe sexual health practices (Dixon, 2014)https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1020/thumbnail.jp
Benefits of Rooming-in on Infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Get PDFNeonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) is a significant public health concern, affecting infants born to mothers who use opioids during pregnancy. Those exposed in-utero exhibit numerous signs of withdrawal after delivery including tremors, gastrointestinal distress, inconsolability, and poor feeding. Typical treatment for infants suffering from NOWS included direct admission to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for close observation and pharmacological interventions. However, NICU stays can interfere with bonding and breastfeeding. They can also lead to increased lengths of stay, higher costs, and more invasive pharmacological treatments. These infants typically do not have any other concerning health issues besides NOWS and therefore should not be immediately transferred to the NICU. Rather, they should be able to room-in with their parents. Rooming-in is associated with improved neonatal outcomes, shorter length of stay, and a decrease in cost. The literature review identified limited data regarding the effectiveness of non-separation techniques when implemented in small hospitals with fewer resources. A research proposal will be discussed as well that focuses on implementing rooming-in techniques in rural hospitals located in Northern California. Infants with NOWS born at these hospitals between August 2023-December 2024 will be admitted directly to the NICU. Infants born between January 2025-May 2026 will room-in with their parents. The will be a quantitative study that utilizes a retrospective cohort design. Descriptive statistics will be used to determine if implementing non-separation techniques improves outcomes for infants suffering from neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1027/thumbnail.jp
Afterschool Programs: Participation and Belonging in Latinx Students
Get PDFIt is important for students to feel like they belong and that the offering of afterschool programs welcomes them. Afterschool programs develop confidence, engagement, and belonging for students (Fuller et al., 2013). Unfortunately, afterschool sports and extracurricular participation is diminishing and by even greater numbers for students from minority groups (Borden et al., 2006). The purpose of this qualitative study is to examine how educators and school communities might increase and promote participation in extracurricular activities, specifically for Latinx students, by hearing from underrepresented Latinx students about their experiences in afterschool programs. There is limited research regarding how mentors and peers with different backgrounds than Latinx students might affect students’ participation in extracurricular activities. Findings from this project show that Latinx students have strong intrinsic motivation and confidence to participate in an afterschool program; however many of their classmates need more support to participate. Findings indicate that other Latinx students at the school are discouraged from joining afterschool programs when they see little representation of themselves within the program. Finally, students participating in an afterschool program at the end of the season did not feel like they had less belonging within the group despite having a different ethnicity as the majority group. Creating programs to promote extracurricular participation at the lower grade levels can lead to greater confidence and passion among young students who may then join programs at the middle school level
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 posttraumatic 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
Effects of Nurse-Patient Relationship on Mental Health Patients’ Medication Adherence/Healthcare Outcome
Get PDFBackground and Significance: Medication adherence among mentally ill patients (MIP) is a significant issue which require extra support & guidance to encourage better recovery. Administering medication is a critical role of nurses that must be performed effectively and appropriately, especially for MIPs.
Literature Review and Gap in the Literature: 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. The current study aims to explore strategies that nurses can implement during patient interaction in the hospital setting.
Study Design and Method: A qualitative method will be used as a study design with two groups having one control group. One-on-one interviews and focus groups will be conducted as the study method to gather results toward the end of the shift.
Sample and Setting: Participants will involve patients in multiple psychiatric/behavioral hospitals around Marin County. Gathering data from multiple settings can ensure that various cultural groups, age ranges, and economic statuses are considered for meaningful results. Participants will vary from 18 to 65 years of age which can also determine the severity of symptoms related to the onset of their mental health conditions.
Data Collection Method: After conducting interviews and focus groups, participants\u27 descriptive responses will be analyzed by looking for similarities and differences. Subsequently, the results will be categorized into themes in finding deep understanding and perspective from patients with mental illness.
Anticipated Results: It is anticipated that the control group of participants with increased nursing interaction will have positive outcomes in improving their medication adherence and being committed to following medical treatments.
Clinical implications: Demonstrating effective strategies to improve medication adherence in MIPs can guide nurses and other healthcare professionals to value patient interaction. Establishing conversational relationships and building supportive environments can contribute to the rich experience of implementing patient-centered care as an important nursing component
The Ending, a Novel
No full textIzzy Bender lurked in a Jane Austen Fan Fiction forum, reading her nights away as her marriage dulled, until inspiration strikes, and she realizes that to prove her worth as a writer she must research how infidelity works by meeting—and mining her fantasies about—her unsuspecting coffeeshop muse.
Now Izzy must push the bounds of fidelity to finish her story by the end of the summer despite her ignorance and the criticism of others, including her husband, or else she will miss her chance to publish and, most of all, understand why people cheat without committing the act herself and ruining her marriage for good
Lecture Notes on the Gospel Parables
Get PDFLecture notes on a series of talks by Scott G. Sinclair\u27s on his version of the Historical Jesus
Pelagia\u27s Journey To The Center Of The Realm
No full textThis book is a young adult fantasy fiction novel that I began writing during my first semester at Dominican University. The premise for the story focuses on a seventeen-year-old girl, named Pelagia, who was abandoned at the front steps of an orphanage on the Greek island known as Zakynthos, as an infant. Not much is known about her parents, other than their presumed death. Although Pelagia had the farthest thing from a wholesome childhood, sharing her hardships with her best friends Xenia and Sotiri, (also local orphans who reside with her at the orphanage) has helped her cope through life’s grievances. On the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Pelagia has a vivid dream of her being guided towards the edge of a cliff by a familiar voice which she cannot place when she awakens. This dream becomes a recurring one, which prompts her to visit the cliff when she is awake. What happens next feels more like a nightmare, as the evil Abaddon’s entity senses her nearby and attempts to kill her. Pelagia is chased and runs for cover, inadvertently falling over the cliff and into the ocean, where she is rescued by Gregorios, a talking loggerhead sea turtle also belonging to an ancient group known as The Elders. Through Gregorios, Pelagia uncovers the ancient prophecy of a chosen one destined to defend the realm
Video Game Therapy for ADHD Managment
Get PDFAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stands out as the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorder, leading to functional challenges in various aspects of the daily lives of affected young individuals (Bul et al., 2016).
There is no current cure for ADHD, however effective treatments are available through medications. The FDA has authorized two types of medications for managing ADHD in children as young as 6 years old: stimulants, such as methylphenidate and amphetamine (e.g. Adderall), and non-stimulant options including Strattera, Intuniv, Kapvay, and Qelbree (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2023).
The choice of treatment is highly individualized to meet the specific needs of each patient and their family (CDC, 2023). It is noteworthy that 69.3% of children with ADHD receive medication as part of their treatment, while 30.7% do not (NSCH, 2011).
While extensive research has established the efficacy of medication-based approaches for ADHD management, there is insufficient research on non-pharmacological alternatives.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1043/thumbnail.jp