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Night Time Postural Care Training Package Development
Full text linkIntroduction. Individuals with cerebral palsy often struggle with sleep positioning. Night time postural care (NTPC) is a possible intervention to help with body shape, comfort, pain, and sleep quality although there is not currently strong evidence supporting it.
Purpose. The purpose of this capstone was to develop a training program in preparation for a pilot study and to educate clinical scientists on health literacy and plain language.
Approach. Two separate approaches were taken: the first was for the training packages and the second approach was for the education session. For the training packages, volunteers were sent one of three NTPC trainings and asked to complete surveys for feedback. For the education session, clinical scientists completed a pre/post survey about health literacy tools.
Outcomes. Themes were identified from survey results for both sets of data. Themes derived from the training packages included: 1) information being clear & concise, 2) trainings being easy to follow, 3) preference for in person training, 4) unclear on the intended audience, and 5) no recommendations for change. Themes derived from the education session included: 1) research materials not being at the recommended reading level, 2) scientists having some existing knowledge of plain language, and 3) scientists gaining new tools for research.
Implications. Making sure that teams are multidisciplinary is best for NTPC. Occupational therapy has a unique role in sleep care because it addresses more than just the person’s body. In addition, plain language principles need to be included in all patient/client interfacing materials whether it be handouts or study materials.
Recommendations. Include multiple disciplines in healthcare program development to ensure different perspectives are addressed and patients receive holistic care. Also, use of plain language in documents makes them more accessible and easier to understand & translate. Tools such as the PEMAT-AV and PRISM checklist make plain language objective allowing for change to be tracked
Perspectives and Experiences of Practitioners and other Health Professionals During COVID-19: An Evidence-Based Practice Project
Full text linkDid the stimulus check payment improve people’s mental health in the COVID-19 pandemic? Evidence from U.S. Household Pulse Survey
No full textDisrupting Monolithic Representations of LGBTQ+ Youth: Moving Toward Intersectionality
Full text linkCompleting Accreditation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Step-by-Step Process for Success
No full textMany higher-education administrative processes have transitioned to the online environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nursing program accreditation site visits were not spared from this shift. This article describes the step-by-step online, interactive, and collaborative process one nursing department used for program re-accreditation. Kotter\u27s 8-step process for accelerating change informed this work. Positive outcomes included increased faculty engagement and knowledge in the accreditation process and an ongoing accreditation readiness team. Recommendations include forming an accreditation committee, appointing program champions, utilizing a learning management system and a cloud-based storage system, and celebrating successes. This process could be replicated by other nursing programs undergoing accreditation
Cross Cultural Experiences as InterProfessional Education Opportunities: Lessons from MN!
No full textThe recent call for excellence and innovation in physical therapy education identifies the current need for physical therapy to join with other disciplines in order to address health disparities. Specifically, the authors recommend education programs provide leadership development to create effective health care teams and integrate sociocultural factors across the curriculum. Interprofessional education opportunities and experiences to develop cultural fluency are important tools in physical therapy education that can respond to this call and promote individual and population health. Additionally, the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education includes evidence of both IPE and developing cultural fluency in their required standards. How can such opportunities and experiences be maximized to meet both objectives and be more meaningful to students? Presenters will share their institution\u27s experiences, which are in various stages of development and delivery. Some have been modified due to COVID-19. Assessment of the experiences and student outcomes will be covered in detail
Mental Health in Older Adults: A Handbook for Healthcare Staff to Identify Mental Illness in Older Adult Patients
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The influence of acculturation on Hmong clothing and the Identity of Young Hmong Americans
No full textHmong Americans have consistently been exposed to their Traditional Hmong clothing and are aware of its significant ties with their cultural identity. However, not many Hmong Americans spend enough time learning about their cultural textile art and the fashion components that have changed and evolved in the years before and after the Secret War up until now. The dominant Western culture has overpowered and assimilated Hmong generations resulting in a prolonged loss of their knowledge regarding the art and craft of traditional Hmong clothing. This project aims to educate the public about the textile art of Traditional Hmong clothing and remind Hmong future generations about their cultural heritage, identity, and values. Hmong traditional dress and Hmong Textile Art act as a shared visual cue for social recognition and identification, including gender construction. Many pieces of literature and digital resources describe the components of Hmong textile arts and the traditional clothing’s assimilation towards Western values and customs. In support of the changes in traditional Hmong styles, the project showcases St. Catherine University’s current students and alumni fashion designers who crafted hybrid collections of Hmong traditional textile art in western silhouettes. As long as Hmong textile arts continue to persist, the cultural significance of their traditional clothing will be remembered
Tell Me How You Really Feel: A Qualitative Look at the Trepidation Felt by American Sign Language Interpreters When Voicing Taboo and Strong Language
Full text linkInterpreters are humans and, despite historical assumptions and beliefs, do not remain completely neutral when performing interpreting duties. At times, interpreters will feel emotions that surface as a reaction to source messages. These emotions can arise quickly with little warning, causing interpreters to navigate them in a matter of seconds and make decisions regarding how to best interpret the source message. This is especially true if the source message contains any form of taboo / strong language. Such messages may cause trepidation when voicing - working from American Sign Language into English - and word choices may affect the hearing client’s perception of the deaf consumer. Interviewing twenty-four currently-practicing hearing ASL interpreters produced qualitative data regarding the emotions felt while voicing neutral content versus voicing taboo content. The results are useful for current practitioners in recognizing patterns of work and striving to correct them as well as developing skills and habits conducive to the interpreting profession
Quality Improvement Project: Implementing Heart Disease Prevention Education Among the Amish Community
Full text linkProblem: There is a 40% prevalence of heart disease among rural residents. In East Central Minnesota, there is scarce data about the Amish cardiovascular knowledge, current heart health status, and how their beliefs and health practices impede or facilitate cardiovascular health. Early identification of cardiovascular disease risk factors is essential in ensuring prompt patient-centered culturally congruent education to prevent cardiovascular adverse events.
Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project, was to assess the Amish heart disease knowledge, self-efficacy, risk perception, and heart health status, and to develop and implement a culturally congruent heart disease education
Method: The project was implemented in the Amish communities in rural East Central Minnesota with seven staff members who assisted in collecting data and providing direction. Data collection occurred in three phases of the project: assessment, education, and post-education evaluation.
Results: 13 out of 33 Amish adults completed the project. Heart disease knowledge increased by 29% whereas cardiac self-efficacy increased by 16% after modifying the questionnaire. 100% alluded to have started behavior changes since the education. Overall Amish satisfaction with the education was good with 92% reporting it was very helpful and 7% stating it was not helpful.
Conclusion: The data collected confirmed that the heart disease education was valuable in improving the Amish heart disease knowledge and cardiac self-efficacy. Most indicated they had started behavior changes