Janet Jackson and Dr. Janelle Macintosh, Nursing Department Introduction The purpose of this project was to explore the significance and influence of relationships between healthcare providers (HCP) and parents of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) regarding healthcare plans. In exploring previous research conducted in this area, we found many examples of the stress related […]
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It Runs in The Family: Determining the Most Important Characteristics in Family Health Histories
Lauren Bretzing and Faculty Mentor: Gaye Ray, Nursing Department Introduction Family health history (FHH) is a significant risk factor for many diseases and can help determine which patients need further genetic testing, lifestyle changes, and preventative screenings at earlier ages. Though recognized as an important step in controlling and preventing disease, FHH is often underutilized […]
Improving Healthcare Through Interdisciplinary Education
Jonathan Jacobs and Faculty Mentor: Katreena Collette-Merrill RN PhD, Nursing Introduction The culture of education prepares healthcare professionals in silos, then expects them to work collaboratively upon graduation. Medical errors, resulting from communication issues, are considered a leading cause of patient death. Interdisciplinary education of future professionals may prevent communication issues and reduce patient deaths. […]
The Mediation Between Intrinsic Religiousness and Positive Mental Health
Mason Ming and Scott Richards, CP&SE Religiousness has gained more attention in psychological research and literature in the past few decades (Allen & Heppner, 2011; Cervantes & Parham, 2005; Worthington et al., 2003). Richards and Bergin (1997) noticed a spiritual energy in the United States that has “created a powerful cultural demand for psychotherapists to […]
Diet, Gut Mircobiome, and Mental Health Interactions
Laura C. Bridgewater Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Mental Health Interactions Dietary patterns affect the composition of the gut microbiota, and a growing body of evidence suggests that the gut microbiota can influence mental health by means of connections between the enteric nervous system and the brain. As this project proceeded, anxiety emerged as the primary […]
Nursing student experiences regarding safe use of electronic health records: A pilot study of the SAFER guides
PI: Karen Whitt Co-PI’s: Katreena Merrill, and Lacey Eden Evaluation of Objectives The purpose of this project was to mentor undergraduate nursing students through the entire research process while they worked on a study to evaluate undergraduate and graduate nursing students’ and practicing nurse practitioners’ clinical experience and awareness of safe electronic health record (EHR) […]
Mentoring Nursing Students in a Refugee and Immigrant Public and Global Health Course
PI: Debra Edmunds Evaluation of how well the academic objectives of the proposal were met Student academic objectives for this project included the following: Development of cultural competence Identification of culturally-appropriate nursing interventions Utilization of family nursing principles Collaboration with community partners Promotion of healthy behaviors Participation in health conference Immersion in various cultures The […]
Marital Homogamy, Maternal Empowerment, and Child Health in Ghana
Rainock, Meagan Marital Homogamy, Maternal Empowerment, and Child Health in Ghana Faculty Mentor: Renata Forste, Sociology Current research shows that marital homogamy, where spouses are similar in attributes, increases gender equality in marriage. Greater age and education homogamy within marriage is associated with greater gender equality between husbands and wives (Pyke & Adams). When women […]
The Impact of Ambivalent Relationship Quality on Married Couples’ Health
Spencer J. Nielson and Wendy Birmingham, Department of Psychology Introduction Marriage has been positively associated with better physiological health outcomes, although the specific pathways by which this occurs remains somewhat elusive. Additionally, the quality of marriage appears to influence the health benefits derived from marriage. Marital partners, like other social relations, can be sources of […]
Electronic Health Records and Patient Safeety: Nurse Practitioners’ Experiences in Clinical Practice
Dixon, Lindsay Electronic Health Records and Patient Safety: Nurse Practitioners’ Experiences in Clinical Practice Whitt, Karen, College of Nursing Introduction The purpose of this project was to evaluate practicing nurse practitioners’ experiences and satisfaction with electronic health records (EHRs). In response to health policy initiatives and incentives, many healthcare organizations in the U.S. have recently […]