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Intercultural Communication
No full textIntercultural Communication examines culture as a variable in interpersonal and collective communication. It explores the opportunities and problems arising from similarities and differences in communication patterns/ processes/ and codes among various cultural groups. It explores cultural universals/ social categorization/ stereotyping and discrimination/ with a focus on topics including race/ ethnicity/ social class/ religion/ gender and sexuality as they relate to communication.https://mds.marshall.edu/oa-textbooks/1819/thumbnail.jp
20220322: MU School of Medicine Origins, Dr. Maurice Mufson\u27s Files, 1976-2021
Get PDFThese items include materials from a former faculty member at Marshall University School of Medicine (Dr. Maurice Mufson) from 1976-2021. Items were received in 2022and include notable materials from Dr. Mufson\u27s personal achievements as well as his documents from the development and establishment of the Medical School. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a list of contents
Azo dye functionalized polycarbonate membranes for textile dye and nitrate ion removal - Data and Supplementary Material
No full textThe dataset for the article Azo dye functionalized polycarbonate membranes for textile dye and nitrate ion removal is posted here along with videos that show the top and side views of the experiment.https://mds.marshall.edu/physics_data/1000/thumbnail.jp
Psychiatric Disorder Induced By Twiddler\u27s Syndrome May Pose Treatment Challenges In Clinical Practice
Get PDFTwiddler’s syndrome is a rare condition caused by coiling of the leads, leading to a malfunction in the pacemaker or automated implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD). It was first described by Bayliss in 1968 as a rare, but potentially fatal complication of pacemaker treatment1. Inappropriate shocks due to malfunctioning of the AICD can be devastating, traumatic, or fatal to the patient.
With traumatic inappropriate shocks, patients can develop stress or anxiety disorders in association with their AICD. Treatment for anxiety or acute stress disorder with medications can be difficult due to a patient’s underlying pro-arrhythmic conditions.
We are presenting a case report regarding a malfunctioning AICD that caused the patient to develop an acute stress disorder with worsening of her underlying anxiety disorder and the challenges posed by treating her
Analysis of Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Monitoring Protocol Adherence in an Academic Medical Center: a seven year analysis and literature review
Get PDFIntroduction
Health care workers (HCW) are at risk for occupational blood borne pathogen exposures (BBPE). Effective prevention and management of BBPEs relies upon reporting and post-exposure follow-up protocol adherence. As post-exposure monitoring completion is largely unexplored, seven years of a university healthcare system’s BBPE exposure data was explored and compared to documented rates.
Methods
The Marshall Health Occupational Health and Wellness division collected seven years (2012-2018) of BBPE follow-up monitoring adherence rates and demographic data. Data for HCW occupation, exposure incident, and source patient disease status were evaluated. Differences were analyzed with Chi square, Fischer Exact and logistic regression tests.
Results
Of the HCWs (n =293), 31.7% completed follow-up monitoring. Completion rates of physicians and their learners (29.8%) trended lower than non-physician HCWs (43.9%; p \u3c 0.071). Similar completion rates were seen for all types of exposures (p = 0.470). Reported incidents had higher completion rates than unreported incidents (P = 0.001). Reported incidents (OR 6.906; 95% CI 1.936-24.637) and source patient status independently predicted completion, regardless of type of infection. Seropositive source patient status (67.2%) was associated with the highest HCW adherence rate (OR 4.747; 2.359-9.552), while unknown source patient status (17.1%) was the lowest (OR 0.423; 0.208-0.859).
Conclusion
Current literature is limited regarding adherence rates to post-exposure monitoring protocols, favoring reporting rate analysis. Above results differ from some published reports potentially identifying unique demographic patterns in medical centers of differing size and governance. Understanding demographics associated with BBPEs may provide insight to institutional post-exposure monitoring adherence rates
A standardized list of scorpion names in Chinese, with an etymological approach
Get PDFThe scientific (Latin) names of scorpion species are widely used across the world by both experts and amateurs. However, in China, there is a great need for designating standardized Chinese names for various scorpions since it is difficult for those not familiar with Latin alphabet to memorize the scientific names. Currently used Chinese names often cause confusion and misunderstanding due to a lack of standardized, unified naming. The present work critically revises the existing formal Chinese scorpion names, vernacular names (used by local population and amateurs), and the names used in Chinese scientific publications, along with the confusion they have caused. A general review of the etymology and types of scientific names in scorpions is also provided. A standardized rule for translating scientific names into Chinese names (exclusively for the Order Scorpiones) is established for the first time. A list of all the scientific names of the valid extant scorpion species is given, translated into Chinese along with the Latin names
19880406: President Robert B. Hayes Papers, 1965-1982
Get PDFThese items include materials from the Office of the President Marshall University from 1965-1982. Items were received in 1988 and include notable materials from the investigations into NCAA violations in the football and basketball programs in 1969. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents
Childhood obesity and adverse childhood experiences: the role of Medicaid expansion
Get PDFIntroduction: Obesity was defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) over the 95th percentile as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Childhood obesity has been a worldwide concern, but has disproportionately affected the socioeconomically disadvantaged, racial/ethical minorities, and rural children. The presence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) contributed to social and health problems. ACEs included the areas of domestic violence, mental illness, neighborhood violence, parent or guardian death, divorce or separation, parent or guardian incarceration, and substance misuse.
Purpose of Study: The purpose of this research was to compare the ACEs scores with childhood obesity percentages in WV and determine if there is a correlation across the country with elevated childhood obesity and high ACEs. In addition, the obesity rates of the twelve states who did not participate in Medicaid expansion will be compared to the ones who did participate.
Methodology: A literature review was utilized with a total of 59 relevant citations collected from 4 databases and various websites. After review, 28 sources were selected as relevant to the study and used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via telephone and email. The interviews were approved by an institutional review board with informed consent being obtained verbally. The articles included in the study were limited to those conducted in the United States (US) and published in English between the years of 2011 and 2022.
Results: The results showed that there is a correlation between elevated ACEs scores and elevated BMI above the 95th percentile categorizing them as obese. In addition, there was a correlation between lowered obesity rates in states that accepted Medicaid Expansion.
Discussion/Conclusion: The research demonstrated the relationship between elevated ACEs and BMI as well as the positive results available with the states participating in Medicaid Expansion
Covid-19 financial consequences in United States hospitals
Get PDFIntroduction: Since the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, United States (U.S.) hospitals have struggled to stay financially afloat amid the constant battle with unprecedented circumstances and financial consequences from the pandemic. The purpose of this research was to analyze the financial consequences of COVID-19 for U.S. hospitals to determine the impact on the number of inpatient cases, length of stay (LOS), surgeries performed, and operating expenses. The hypothesis was that U.S. hospitals were financially affected by the consequences of COVID-19, having more inpatient cases, increased LOS, fewer surgeries performed, and higher operating expenses.
Methodology: The methodology for this qualitative study was a literature review following systematic reviews and a semi-structured interview. The references used for this research were located using Marshall University’s EbscoHost, CINAHL, ProQuest, and PubMed research databases. The inclusion criteria were articles published in the English language and studies conducted in the United States between 2012 and 2022.
Results: The results of this study show that the inequalities in the distribution of CARES Act funding increased financial vulnerability for many hospital markets across the country. The results also show that, in all U.S. children’s hospitals, the number of inpatient stays was lower since the onset of the pandemic, as well as the number of emergency department visits and surgeries. Additionally, study findings show that the pandemic resulted in significant net income losses for all U.S. hospitals.
Discussion: This investigation indicated that Covid-19 has caused a huge financial burden in U.S hospitals, causing an increase of LOS, more impatient cases, fewer surgeries, and higher operating expenses.
Conclusion: Study findings point to the need for increased funding for U.S. hospitals to more effectively manage the number of inpatient cases, LOS, surgeries performed, and operating expenses, ensuring future sustainability and better health outcomes. Although previous findings indicated that CARES Act funding improved U.S. hospital outcomes amid the pandemic, our study followed a greater number of hospitals, both urban and rural, than those in studies conducted previously. Future researchers should consider investigating the impact of COVID-19 financial consequences on U.S. hospitals from beginning to end since the pandemic is still ongoing