Graduate Student Research Conference
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The Graduate College invites graduate students from all disciplines to present at the Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) (previously known as the International Research Conference) and showcase their original research and creative works!
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Item An Upsurge of Type 2 Diabetes in the United States(2022-04) Das, SnehaBackground: Diabetes is a growing health concern in all nations of the world. It is a non-communicable disease that is the ninth leading cause of death globally (WHO, 2021) and an increasing cause of disability. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. (CDC, 2020). Type 2 diabetes develops in individuals over 45 years of age, but recently, more children and adolescents are developing it, affecting the nation's overall health (CDC, 2020). This disease burdens individuals, families, and society physically, emotionally, and economically. Hence it is a significant public health concern that calls for attention. Methods: The magnitude of diabetes is measured through the National Diabetes Statistics Report and surveys. The assessment process of diabetes is ongoing and continuous because of new challenges and changes in health determinants. This research has evaluated the various available resources, such as DSHS health risk assessment, to determine the preventive measures to reduce the diabetic population. Results: This report suggests that effective interventions, at both the individual and population levels, exist to slow the diabetes epidemic and reduce diabetes-related complications. This research describes the current diabetes epidemic and the health and economic impact of diabetes complications on individuals and the health care system. The report also provides suggestions by which the epidemic can be curbed. Conclusion: Diabetes awareness campaigns, promotion of a nutritious diet, and encouragement to increase physical activity can aid in controlling diabetes. This report can help public health professionals plan to reduce the future burden of diabetes.Item Facilitators and Barriers to Health Information Technology Adoption in Long-Term Care During COVID-19: A Systematic Review(2022-03) Armenta, Valery; Nguyen, Samantha; Soliz, Joseph; Jackson, Rudolph; Mileski, Michael; Kruse, Clemens S.This is a systematic literature review about the intersection of two broad topics: health information technology (HIT) and long-term care (LTC). These two topics are only loosely related largely due to their omission from the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act in 2009. For health organizations eligible for Meaningful Use incentives from the HITECH Act, EHR adoption rose from 3.2% before to 14.2%, while ineligible organizations rose from 0.1% to 3.3% [1]. LTC facilities were not listed as eligible for Meaningful Use incentives for the adoption of HIT under HITECH. Adoption of HIT in LTC before HITECH was dismal, and afterwards it was not much better. While adoption of HIT has been observed as slow in LTC facilities, the presence of COVID-19 has forced healthcare professionals to rapidly adopt telemedicine, which requires HIT as a base infrastructure [2]. It is possible the pandemic may have served as a catalyst for LTC facilities.Item Project Happy Birthday: Improving Access to Colorectal Cancer Screenings(2021-04) Alpers, Gwendolyn; Atamosa, Laura; Garcia, GabrielaThis research project was completed as part of the 8th Annual Cleveland Clinic Case Competition. We were tasked by the health system’s executive leadership to develop a plan for resuming the Cleveland Clinic’s colonoscopy screening program post COVID-19 and expand access to the program to members of the surrounding community. Millions of adults aged 50 to 75 are not up to date on their screenings for colorectal cancer and now, because of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, even fewer people are willing to receive necessary screenings. To generate possible solutions to this problem, our team conducted extensive research on the current healthcare environment and analyzed Cleveland Clinic’s financial data. From our research, we developed an integrated growth plan that includes a short-term and a long-term growth strategy that addresses how to move forward in the post COVID-19 healthcare environment. Our solution to revitalizing the Cleveland Clinic’s colonoscopy screening program is to implement our program: Project Happy Birthday. Our plan is to create a direct-mail, screening program that allows patients to receive colorectal testing from the comfort of their home and empower individuals to take charge of their health. Each year on their birthday, patients will receive a Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) kit and a personalized birthday card. We will use FIT kits as our primary screening tool because it is affordable, fairly accurate, and covered by nearly all insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid. We found that the average cost of implementing a direct-mail intervention program was $40.00 per kit returned. In comparison, the average allowed cost for an episode of colonoscopy in 2010 was $2,146 among the commercial population and $1,071 within the Medicare population. Even though FIT kits require yearly intervention, their use results in greater cost savings in the long run. If the initial program is successful, a fleet of mobile health units that serve populations in and around Northeast Ohio will dispense free FIT kits to disadvantaged and underserved populations. Mobile units will park in easily accessible places around the community, such as malls, large bus stations, grocery stores, and religious centers. A trio made up of two registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse will work with these mobile health units and give onsite educational talks on the benefits of screenings and the potential risks of dismissing cancer screenings. The program will be partially funded by the cost savings that result from Project Happy Birthday. Other types of tests and the delivery of more complicated care can be provided as the program grows. With proper testing and screening for colorectal cancer, patients will experience better health outcomes and Cleveland Clinic will better be able to promote the long-term health of the communities they serve.