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Maximizing ROI on Executive Health
Get PDFThis educational brochure provides a general overview of what healthy defaults are and how they can be applied in a corporate setting to improve dietary intake and increase physical activity. Specific examples are given as well as the expected benefits that both the individual and the organization can expect to achieve.https://dune.une.edu/an_studedres/1163/thumbnail.jp
Service Learning: Pamphlet Project - Malaria Prevention And Treatment
No full textVideo presentation of the new patient educational material on malaria prevention and treatment designed for the Ghana Cross Cultural Immersion program. The product was developed and designed in collaboration with students from the public health, pharmacy and nursing disciplines.https://dune.une.edu/cecefall2021/1001/thumbnail.jp
Self-Perceived Leadership Behaviors Of Collegiate Athletic Trainers And Strength And Conditioning Coaches: A Case Study
Get PDFThe purpose of the case study was to examine the self-perceived leadership characteristics, behaviors, and communication styles of professionals within the pillars of the high-performance sport model, specifically athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches, to gain perspective on their ability to influence student-athletes and colleagues at the NCAA DIII level. A qualitative case study format allowed the researcher to engage with a small sample of participants and explore the differences and similarities between the participant groups. Participants were selected based on their primary job title and setting at over 80 institutions of higher education that participate in NCAA Division III institutions within the extended New England region. A total of 331 individuals were sent an electronic survey by email. Twelve participants (six athletic trainers, six strength and conditioning coaches) agreed to and completed a semi-structured, follow-up interview to gain perspective on their ability to influence student-athletes through their own displayed leadership. Interview audio was transcribed and analyzed through three levels of coding. Six themes were developed from the data analysis (caring/relationship, educate/teaching, culture, leadership, communication, conflict).
The data revealed very few differences in the leadership perspective of the certified athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches that participated. Participants exhibited a lack of knowledge and experience when it came to leadership theory and leadership training in their professional careers while still aspiring to fulfill their professional obligations of mentoring younger and less experienced staff members. Further research should be conducted to establish a standard for leadership education, development, and implementation within the pillars of high-performance sport, specifically athletic training and strength and conditioning
Development Of A Comprehensive Web-Based Prehabilitation Program For Gastrointestinal Cancer Survivors
Get PDFBackground: Individuals with frailty who undergo surgical procedures for gastrointestinal cancers are more likely to experience post-surgical complications, have a higher readmission rate, are more likely to be discharged to skilled care, and have an over four-fold risk of mortality. Developing targeted patient education tools and resources may support, and reduce complications for, individuals with frailty undergoing and recovering from major abdominal surgery. Methods: Program development began via the Delphi Method, including three survey iterations distributed to top experts in the field of Oncologic Physical Therapy. Results achieved expert consensus for exercise parameters. Brief, simple to understand exercise videos and instructions were created for patients to perform independently preoperatively to increase their physical capabilities at home. Other key stakeholders including the surgical oncologist, pre-operative admissions staff, surgical care clinical manager, surgical oncology navigators, physical therapists and education specialists created the complete prehabilitation program curriculum within the Thinkific on-line education platform with input from cancer survivors.Results: The final curriculum included: prehabilitation instructions for pre-surgical preparation, therapeutic exercise, and nutrition optimization; tobacco cessation resources; instruction in stress management and relaxation techniques; and postoperative delirium reduction strategies and incision care. Promotional materials were created to launch the pilot program within the surgical oncology service line.Conclusion: This process improvement project proved to be feasible and appropriate for this application as a new oncology service. Future directions include program implementation for gastrointestinal cancer survivors with the intention for outcomes data collection. Further implementation is planned for cancer survivors with different diagnoses facing surgery.https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/1189/thumbnail.jp
The Rehabilitation Of A 75-Year-Old Male Presenting With A Right Hip Flexor Strain Concomitant With Numerous Psychosocial Factors: A Case Report
Get PDFMusculoskeletal disorders, often well understood, are a leading cause of disability worldwide. Concomitant psychosocial factors add a layer of complexity to the physical therapy treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this case report is to highlight the potential impact psychological factors have in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders, specifically the rehabilitation of a right hip flexor strain.https://dune.une.edu/pt_studcrposter/1190/thumbnail.jp
Dragons of the Anthropocene: So sad…
No full textOriginal: Ink on legal pad, 8.5” x 11
Artist\u27s statement:
Contrary to popular belief, dragons exist. They are all around us but to see them we have to acknowledge our part in keeping them alive and healthy. We feed them with ignorance, lassitude, apathy. We nurture them in our refusal to believe that we too have a part of them in us. Through inaction we invite them to spread suffering, to gnaw on the bones of new prey each day. Yes—we might even watch them rampage and then turn away.
It is painful taking the role of St. George. One invites trouble and danger when they report the sighting of dragons. You might even be thought unhinged. It is dangerous to buck the systems that have been put in place for the breeding of dragons. Dragons are powerful. They are not afraid because they are the warriors for injustice, the purveyors of pain, the cultivators of chaos.
The one thing that repels dragons is truth. They can be vanquished by compassion and kindness; they recoil at generosity and love may transform the worst of them into potent allies for justice. Do we desire obliteration or salvation? It really is now or never. The dragons are howling at the ramparts of everything we hold dear. It will take the strength of many to do the work that must be done. It will require a commitment to honesty and equality, education and frugality. It will require selflessness and love.
These dragons have been plaguing me—I had hoped that they would go away, that somebody else would do the hard work, take on the very real danger but however much I struggled to ignore them they were there in every headline and everyday life, even at the movies. I began to draw them, to try and visualize their faces. I was surprised that they didn’t look like the dragons of my childhood. Dragons assume the strangest forms. I realized they depend on our love of comfort and leisure. Some even looked innocent until I peeled back the layers and realized that much of what I have is built on the backs of dragons.
Take a look around. You’ll see them too.
Dragons of the Anthropocene series: Dragons Dragons exist Woe-yet another dragon… So many tricks… So hungry… A feast of enmity… Nothing to see here Wielding death for profit… I see what I like… Something is happening here… Built on injustice… It’s late… Never too much… It is cultivated… It’s a game for winners… Fascinating… Think about it… Crimes against humanity… Fields of harvest… So sad… Lover of conflict… Apocalyptic accessory More for less and less for more…https://dune.une.edu/artcomm_facart/1038/thumbnail.jp
Experiences Of Successful African American And Hispanic Non-Traditional Single Mothers At An Urban Community College
Get PDFSingle parents who are public welfare recipients and seek to complete a college degree face many obstacles to persist and stay enrolled. Factors such as (a) being custodial parents of a child(ren), (b) juggling a job and family responsibilities, and (c) dealing with financial strains, to name a few, can create role overload which can be daunting (Weber & Tribe, 2019). Because these barriers are present, it is essential to know the motivational orientation of the single parent who has persisted and stay enrolled. Besides documenting the research on programming and policies, the present study explored what motivation students needed to be resilient and persist through their barriers. The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of African American and Hispanic nontraditional single parents who (a) attend community colleges in an urban city, (b) have persisted into their second year and completed 30 credits, and (c) have a GPA of 3.0.
The following questions guided the study: 1.What is the motivational orientation of single parents who persist and stay enrolled through one year of a community college degree program? 2. What type of program interactions have single parents reported that have helped them persist and remain enrolled. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight single-parent CUNY EDGE students enrolled in Urban Community College (UCC) (pseudonym) and documented motivational orientations and the lived experiences of single-parent students who persisted and stayed enrolled in a community college. The interview prompts focused on what the participants believed helped motivate them to persist and stay enrolled and the barriers they overcame.
The majority of the participants in this study shared similar perceptions of the need for self-sacrifice. They identified the barriers as challenges in their relationships, living conditions, school culture, and lack of finances and support systems. Participants were motivated to overcome those barriers so they could improve their economic status and provide for their children. The findings suggested the need to further develop and continue policies and programs to support single-mother African American and Latina students
Value Perceptions Of Basic Clinical Laboratory Assistant Training With Certification
Get PDFThis study examined the perception of the value of medical laboratory science (MLS) program training and validation of that training with respect to entry-level clinical laboratory professionals. The demand for clinical laboratory professionals is increasing due to the number of retirees expected to peak by 2024 and is expected to yield a two to one job vacancy gap, mainly in entry-level positions. The study examined the perceived value of such traditional educational clinical laboratory programs from the viewpoints of the MLS educators and employers to effect change efforts to better match these programs with what is required within the career path and respective employment field. Research questions asked were: how do MLS program educators describe their understanding of how traditional MLS programs of study prepare students for work in the clinical laboratory and how do clinical laboratory employers describe their understanding of how traditional MLS programs of study prepare employees for work in their clinical laboratory?
A balanced mix of ten MLS program educators and clinical laboratory employers were purposively selected for 30 minute audio interviews in which Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to code themes from their verbatim interview transcripts. Study participants noted an awareness of laboratory staff shortages, limited student internships and MLS training programs in existence, the negatives of increased instrumentation within the laboratory and developmental soft skills needed to promote success of the clinical laboratorian graduate from either traditional or alternative education programs. A need for better marketing and recruitment of new students to backfill mainly the retiring staff was a paramount concern, plus additions of more mentors and trainers within internships. The prerequisite employment soft skills of communication, troubleshooting, problem solving and teamwork can be developed within intra-educational events with other clinicians within both the academic and workplace environments
Establishing Connections During The Age Of Telemedicine
Get PDFResearch presentation describing the following process: How an interprofessional team can work together to make connections with a patient through telemedicine. The essential interprofessional and telemedicine skills needed to make connections and a positive environment for the patient. What worked well and did not work well to achieve this goal.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2021/1000/thumbnail.jp
Health Discrepancies With Limited Resources
No full textResearch presentation discussing the following topic: Vulnerable populations through interprofessional team immersion focused on developing Telehealth and Motivational Interviewing skills to enhance the client-practitioner relationship as well as relationships between the various disciplines on patient Alex’s team.https://dune.une.edu/cecespring2021/1003/thumbnail.jp