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Mental Health Stigma as a Barrier to Care
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Mental health stigma is a major barrier to care. The mental health stigma as a problem is relevant due to its influence on increasing the burden of mental health issues due to a lack of help-seeking, contributing to increased healthcare costs, and increasing adverse health outcomes. Currently there is no action consistently taken to assess or address this stigma in the primary care setting. Healthcare professionals can help to reduce the perceptions of stigma and lessen stigma as a barrier to care. A quality improvement project was implemented to evaluate if an education intervention by a primary care provider would affect an individual’s mental health stigma and result in a reduction of the mental health stigma of an individual. Using a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design and convenience sampling, 40 participants completed the pretest, education intervention and posttest. The STIG-9 questionnaire was utilized for pretest and posttest, this questionnaire has nine items assessing cognitive, behavioral, and affective aspects of perceived mental health stigma. Quantitative data analysis used statistical methods to evaluate for a change in STIG-9 scores before and after implementation of education intervention. A paired sample t-test was done to determine any difference between the pre-and post-test scores. The analysis revealed a statistically significant improvement in the mean scores. Using the Pearson correlation test, it was determined that there is an association between pretest and posttest scores. Limitations of this study included sample size, sample type, exclusion criteria, and implementation in a singular practice setting. The findings of this project support the use of an education intervention by a primary care provider to lessen the mental health stigma of an individual.
Keywords: DNP Project, Mental Health Stigma, Stigma Interventions, Education Intervention
From Bench to Bedside: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence as a Predictive Model in Drug Research and Development
No full textIn a society where artificial intelligence predominates nearly every aspect of our lives, how should we respond to such novel and powerful technology? This thesis serves to further educate on and argue for the integration of artificial intelligence into the biopharmaceutical industry. Considering its incredible potential, but often mischaracterized nature, this thesis begins with an in-depth historical review of the multi-century timeline explaining the complicated scaffolding of society and science’s current perspective of artificial intelligence. Then, this thesis extends into further insights of the biopharmaceutical industry, its current socioeconomic position, and the roles artificial intelligence serves to improve it as a business model. The thesis then concludes with a multi-chapter exploration of the current artificially based methodologies incorporated into drug research and development pipelines, concluding with an ethical perspective on the continued research and development of artificial intelligence
MS Environmental Biology Capstone: Evaluating Environmental Risks and Conflicts in Golf Course Landscapes
Full text link1) This review investigates the relationship between pesticide use on golf courses and in agriculture to determine whether the adverse health effects documented in agricultural settings also apply to golf course environments. While the negative health effects from agricultural pesticide use are well established, golf courses use pesticides with greater frequency and intensity, suggesting a potentially higher exposure risk for both workers and players.
2) This study proposes methods to quantify pesticide bioaccumulation on golf courses and adjacent lands. We hypothesize that areas surrounding golf courses will exhibit a spatial gradient of pesticide accumulation, increasing with proximity to treated sites and with the duration of management activities.
3) This study analyzes neurological symptoms in avian species to improve diagnostic accuracy in wildlife rehabilitation cases. Additionally, we evaluate how can species’ trophic level can influence their susceptibility to urban-avian conflicts and associated neurological symptoms.
4) This report examines the economic, ecological, and stakeholder considerations of a newly approved desert golf course resort. We propose strategies to balance these interests and minimize environmental degradation
Effects of Social Media on Teen Suicide: How We Can Move from Hurt to Help
Full text linkTeen suicide has become a significant public health crisis in recent years, and emerging evidence suggests that social media play a critical role. The nature of social media platforms creates an environment where cyberbullying, social comparison, and isolation occurs. All of which can contribute to the psychological distress that teens experience and suicidal ideation. Research shows that the constant exposure to idealized portrayals of others\u27 lives, along with the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards and social norms, can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. The impact of social media on the developing adolescent brain is profound. As the brain\u27s emotional regulation, decision-making, and reward systems are particularly sensitive during this critical period of growth. This thesis emphasizes the need for targeted interventions that address both the digital environment and its effects on the brain, calling for greater awareness and mental mental health resources. It underscores the importance of finding ways to use social media in a healthy manner, mental health education, and parental involvement. Ultimately, the ongoing conversation around teen suicide and social media must continue to occur as we tackle preventative strategies and intervention measures to address this growing issue
Enhancing Patient Experience through EHR Implementation in Rwandan Rural Health Posts: A Comprehensive Learning Program for improving the EHR adoption
Full text linkThis research project aims to develop a tailored learning program for staff at rural health posts (HPs) to ensure the smooth adoption of an Electronic Health Records (EHR). It supports Rwanda\u27s effort to expand Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and aligns with the Ministry of Health\u27s Digitization Directorate General (DDG) program, which focuses on secure data access, continuity of care, and evidence-based decision-making.
Using a design thinking approach, the learning program is centered on the needs of healthcare workers, gathered through interviews and surveys with both the HP staff and the EHR designers. Research identified different levels of digital literacy and education among users, highlighting the necessity to equip them with the skills required to transition effectively from paper-based systems to EHR.
The program will enable healthcare workers to fully utilize the EHR system, thereby enhancing patient outcomes through improved service delivery
CENEL LOAIRN, CENEL nGABRAIN & THE MYSTERY OF MORAY
Full text linkThis paper provides a detailed look at the Kingdom of Moreb and it\u27s ties to the Cenel Loairn and Macbethad. The Paper looks at the Moreb debate, and argues that it was a kingdom from the late eighth century until it\u27s defeat in the tweleth century. Moreover, this paper looks at the kingdom of Fortriu and discusses its potential relationship with the kingdom of Moreb until its fall in 905CE
MS Environmental Biology Capstone Project
Full text linkThelephorales fungi are considered important ectomycorrhizal fungi (EMF) in forest ecosystems, yet the patterns of diversity and distribution and the processes that shape them remain poorly understood. This study aims to address this research gap by conducting an exploratory analysis of Thelephorales fungi in soil and litter across various habitat types and environmental characteristics. To do so, we used data collected and synthesized by the Climush project, a multi-year, systematic sampling of macrofungal diversity across North America, that aims to assess sexual (sporocarp and spore trap data) and asexual (soil and endophyte metabarcode data) diversity and distribution in relation to environmental factors including fire disturbance. Using metabarcoding data from soil samples, Thelephorales diversity was quantified at the genus level by patterns of molecular operational taxonomic units (MOTUs). Notably, richness of these fungi was negatively correlated with nitrogen and carbon. Additionally, we observed significant species-level diversity within the genus Tomentella, supporting the concept of genus-level hyper-diversity within Thelephorales. Genus- and species-level linear regression models across habitats and ecoregions provided valuable insights into Thelephorales diversity and distribution. These models identify significant cryptic diversity in the Thelephorales associated with late-stage forest ecosystems that is not apparent in fire-disturbed habitats. These findings have significant implications for our understanding of Thelephorales life cycles and their role as EMF in terrestrial ecosystems
Decolonizing Development: Practical Applications for the Classroom and the Field
Full text linkThis handbook captures the learnings of nearly eight years of committed effort to undo the colonial assumptions that define so much of international development by fulfilling the radical transformative potential of education. After continuous experimentation and refinement in the classroom, and with the active participation of our students and alumni, as well as the generous material support of The Spencer Foundation, we are eager to pass on this collection of pedagogies, learning objectives, principles, resources and activities to the like-minded teachers, practitioners and activists who share our passion for the possibilities of education to move the world toward justice and thriving
Empowering English Proficiency: A Program to Excellence in the Vietnam Mekong Delta for Advancing English Proficiency for Future Generations
Full text linkThis thesis outlines the three primary strategies for FPT University in Vietnam to implement a successful Abroad English Semester Program (AbES) for her undergraduate students. The first strategy focuses on program design, emphasizing a well-structured curriculum that balances language skills and cultural immersion. The second strategy involves student selection, setting clear English proficiency benchmarks and conducting interviews to ensure student motivation and suitability. The third strategy addresses logistics and support, including partnering with universities, providing pre-departure training, and offering ongoing assistance. The key components in this thesis are inclusive of comprehensive program design, language immersion, skill development, student selection, evaluations for AbES, logistics and support. Other additional considerations include financial aid, post-program integration, and sustainability measures. By implementing these strategies, FPTU aims to create a program that empowers Vietnamese students to improve their English proficiency and to gain valuable international experience
Early attachment and trauma in human and non-human primates
Full text linkThe importance of social relationships for our survival and optimal development has been emphasized repeatedly in scientific literature. Research suggests that a child’s initial relationships with their caregivers establishes their attachments and eventually mediates the child’s sense of security in the world. If the child is adequately cared for, they will form a secure base to experience the world from. In this thesis, I explore research on attachments and parental deprivation in non-human primates. I contribute my own data on the maternal behaviors of Costa Rican mantled howler monkeys to reinforce the non-human primate literature. I then synthesize these findings in the context of human attachment literature, shedding light on the evolutionary and survival-oriented dimensions of attachments, and demonstrating their continued relevance in the modern human context. These deterministic findings on the effects of early trauma and dysregulated attachments can be disheartening to those who were denied love and support from a caregiver during infancy and childhood. Therefore, I question the degree of power our early attachments have on our long-term development and well-being by investigating resiliency and the human capacity to prosper in the context of trauma and disrupted attachments. Throughout this thesis, I aim to contribute valuable insights into the intricate interplay between early attachments, resilience, and overall human development, and ultimately suggest that our early attachments are not entirely deterministic of our long-term development