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Purdue Pharma: Appalachia\u27s Worst Nightmare
No full textThis thesis describes the legal implications of Purdue Pharma’s vital role that implicated them in the opioid crisis after their release of the renowned drug, OxyContin. Purdue Pharma released the infamous drug in 1995 and the world of drugs and addiction has never been the same. Thousands of oxycontin-related deaths, pharmacies and medical professionals found liable, and countless lawsuits against the powerful company. This research expands on these lawsuits, the implications of these against Purdue Pharma, and the improvements made in the pharmaceutical company to prevent a disaster such as the opioid crisis from repeating itself
Congenital Herpes Simplex Virus
No full textOur project aims to present a case study poster focusing on a real-life patient encountered in the clinical setting diagnosed with congenital herpes simplex virus (HSV). The purpose of this study is to explore the complications associated with congenital HSV, comparing them with existing findings in the literature. We intend to shed light on the many challenges posed by this condition. We plan to review of the patient\u27s medical records in conjunction with observations in the clinical site. We will then compare and contrast our findings with the current literature on this condition. By comparing our patient\u27s case with established research findings, we aim to enrich our understanding of congenital HSV and its implications for clinical practice. Through our poster presentation, we would like to engage in meaningful discussions with our peers and faculty members, fostering a collaborative learning environment
Nature- Based Tourism and Indigenous Land in the American National Parks
No full textThroughout history, indigenous people of America and the lands they inhabited has been taken advantage of. The creation of National Parks is no exception to this. National Parks are frequently visited places in nature- based tourism. Native American voices have been silenced and the land they once survived on has been taken from them by tourists who know very little about the land they are visiting. In recent times, the National Park Service has worked to build collaboration with these indigenous tribes and communities. Some specific National Parks that are making efforts towards this include Glacier Bay National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Crater Lake, and Acadia. As a country with governance over these parks, it is crucial that we learn the history, culture, and people of these sacred spaces. Although the damage done to Indigenous people and the land can never be fully repaired, we can work to set policies in place that collaborate with and benefit the surrounding Native Americans
Detecting Phosphorylated Proteins by Performing Redox Proteomics
No full textTraumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as an event that occurs when trauma causes damage to the brain. Damage occurs due to the primary injury (impact due to initial event) and secondary injury (neuroinflammation causing phosphorylation in neuronal cells). For normal cellular function to occur phosphorylation and dephosphorylation must be undergone in molecules. The effects of phosphorylation and dephosphorylation on different proteins in the brain due to Traumatic Brain Injury and during recovery of TBI not understood and lack research. To analyze phosphorylated proteins, 2D gel electrophoresis was performed. Samples from rat brains were dissolved in IPG rehydration buffer prior to isoelectric focusing electrophoresis (IEF). IPG strips were rehydrated with either 200ug or 600ug of protein sample dependent on type of stain used. Isoelectric focusing was then performed using a horizontal electrophoresis system for 24 hours. Strips were then removed from the mineral oil and incubated in 10 ml of two equilibration buffers for 15 minutes each. Gel electrophoresis was then performed at 200V for 65 minutes. Different staining techniques used to include Pro Q diamond, Quercetin, Coomassie Blue and Sypro Ruby stain following protocol by Wang et al. The result of this experiment determines that the protocol identifies protein samples stained with ProQ diamond, Quercetin, Coomassie blue, and Sypro Ruby which can be evaluated through image results. In an effort to better understand the phosphorylation process of proteins involved in traumatic brain injury, 2 SDS-PAGE be assessed
Unraveling the Mary Sue: The Conventions of Fan-Fiction Do’s and Don’ts
No full textMy poster would be diving into the culture around fan characters made for fanfiction stories which many people consider to be ‘too perfect,’ which many people refer to as Mary Sue characters. The poster would show that there has historically been strigged rules that fandoms operate under to determine if a character made by a fan is a Mary Sue or not, the term more often than not being derogatory in nature. The poster more than anything would be pointing out many inconclusive elements in how fandoms determine what is acceptable for a character. I will show this through different commentary art pieces made over the years about the topic relevant to my discussion as well as questions from popular fan quizzes that were made to determine if someone’s character was a Mary Sue or not. The poster will also briefly show changes over the years of what one expects out of a Mary Sue character, starting with its origin as satire and its development throughout different fan communities. Overall, my poster would be pointing out inconsistencies and interesting aspects of what was considered an acceptable character in fan communities
Resiliency in the Aftermath of a Pandemic: Enhancing Students’ Employability Skills from “Lessons Learned”
Get PDFFeatured as a Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence “Cool Class” and in an upcoming book entitled, “Post-pandemic practices in teaching and learning: applying what we learned,” this presentation focuses on a corporate partnership evolving over the course of the pandemic. Topics include: assessment, evaluation, and preparing graduates for the workforce
Recommendations for Academic Programs to Best Support Occupational Therapy Students: Student Perspectives
Get PDFDeclining occupational therapy student mental health and well-being is well described in the literature. However, there is a lack of literature describing recommendations from the student perspective that could help academic programs as they develop and implement support programming. Involving students in the process can be beneficial as they are experts in their experiences. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to describe recommendations current occupational therapy students had for their academic programs to best support them during their educational experience. The study sample consisted of 628 entry-level masters and doctoral occupational therapy students from 31 states. Participant responses to one open-ended question compromised the raw data. Data was analyzed line by line using a multi-tiered coding process. Five themes emerged from the data related to faculty/student interactions, in-classroom learning, out of classroom support, programmatic recommendations, and no recommendations. Many of the participants’ recommendations were consistent with the general recommendations found in the literature. However, occupational therapy academic programs could incorporate the participants’ recommendations into their local level programming while also highlighting occupational therapy’s distinct values. To promote student well-being, consider all contexts and factors that impact their students’ occupational performance and incorporating meaningful, occupation-based activities inside and outside of the classroom. As occupational therapy programs are successful in supporting their students, they could contribute to their university systems’ wider campus efforts highlighting the profession’s unique role in promoting health and well-being
Utilizing the NANT Core Competencies to Guide the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Capstone Experience and Project in the NICU
Get PDFThe occupational therapy doctorate degree requires a capstone experience and project to be completed within a specific occupational therapy (OT)-related setting. The doctoral capstone experience and project can be difficult to complete in the highly specialized Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This paper provides a sample outline of the doctoral capstone experience and project in the NICU. The NANT Core Competencies, written by the National Association of Neonatal Therapists Professional Collaborative, were utilized as a guideline to track student progress and ensure understanding of neonatal therapy topics. This paper follows one student’s doctoral capstone experience and project in the NICU while mentored by an occupational therapist. Learning objectives related to utilizing the NANT Core Competencies, gaining clinical skills, and participating in program development were created. The site mentor trained, supported, and educated the student in the NICU while monitoring her progress during the fourteen weeks. Overall, the student successfully completed all objectives. This paper provides an example of the doctoral capstone experience and project in the NICU utilizing the NANT Core Competencies to support the mentor-student relationship and student learning with educational topics provided in the competencies guiding the capstone experience. With details including student progress, weekly mentor-student meetings, and roles/responsibilities of the student and mentor, this paper serves as a resource and guideline for OT faculty as well as potential mentors of occupational therapy doctorate students in the NICU setting. Additionally, this paper highlights the feasibility of the completion of the OT doctoral capstone in the NICU
Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Student Perceptions of Occupational Balance in Graduate School: A Qualitative Study
Get PDFThe objective of this study was to explore occupational therapy (OT) students’ occupational balance and to examine how OT students\u27 experiences in a graduate program promoted or inhibited occupational balance. Grounded theory methodology was used to develop a theory of the occupational balance of entry-level OT students. Twenty-six students were recruited using convenience and maximum variation sampling. Data analysis through constant comparison of transcripts, field notes, and memos consisted of open, axial, process, and selective coding. A storyline narrative with diagrams displayed relationships among concepts and supporting evidence for inductively derived theoretical propositional statements. Students in OT programs progressed through three phases of occupational balance during graduate school. The presented Theory of Occupational Balance indicated students developed a meaning of occupational balance based on past experiences and personal values. Occupational balance is influenced by different contexts and situations. This study revealed several strategies OT students implemented, including adapting methods to effectively and efficiently learn, using support systems, participating in multiple occupational roles, making time for self-care, and knowing when to seek professional assistance. This article presented a new Theory of Occupational Balance for OT Students. Results can inform administrators and faculty about the implications of curriculum design for the occupational balance of OT students. Understanding student occupational balance and circumstances that can cause disruptions may help prevent disruptions from creating unmanageable stress. Understanding strategies students can implement to return to occupational balance may help faculty suggest options for students who cannot self-manage an occupational balance disruption
Closing the Circle: The Need for Patient Outcomes in the Prehospital Setting
Get PDFThe integration of EMS into the healthcare system is relatively new compared to other fields like nursing. As a result, there has been a scarce amount of research performed in the prehospital setting. This research focused on studying the effects of giving detailed feedback to prehospital providers by evaluating the improvements in provider mental health and patient outcomes in cardiac arrest patients. Prehospital providers rarely receive patient outcomes from hospitals. Oftentimes, when someone is experiencing a life-threatening event, EMS providers are forced to “load-and-go” from the point of patient contact, transport drop them to the nearest appropriate hospital, and turn around to get back in service; very rarely do they receive the outcome of the patients they have just treated. The transition into more evidence-based practices can lead to further advancements made in future EMS systems