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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Personal Diabetes Questionnaire in the Primary Care Setting [Report]
(2019-05)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic illness managed daily by patients themselves. Poorly controlled diabetes is associated with micro- and macrovascular complications leading to increased morbidity. The Personal ... -
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Personal Diabetes Questionnaire in the Primary Care Setting [Poster]
(2019-05)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic illness managed daily by patients themselves. Poorly controlled diabetes is associated with micro- and macrovascular complications leading to increased morbidity. The Personal ... -
Preventative Effects of Cranberry Products Against Urinary Tract Infections in Healthy, Immunocompetent Women [Poster]
(2019-05)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly diagnosed in an estimated 300 million women per year around the world. Annual health care costs for diagnosis and treatment of UTIs in the United States is approximately $1.6 ... -
Preventative Effects of Cranberry Products Against Urinary Tract Infections in Healthy, Immunocompetent Women [Report]
(2019-05)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are commonly diagnosed in an estimated 300 million women per year around the world. Annual health care costs for diagnosis and treatment of UTIs in the United States is approximately $1.6 ... -
Improving Newborn Car Seat Safety Before Hospital Discharge [Report]
(2019-05)Background: A significant cause of infant and childhood injuries and mortality is motor vehicle accidents. Assessment and remediation studies have determined there are many common errors parents make regarding positioning ... -
Inpatient Outsourced Dialysis: Scorecards Usefulness and Usability for Monitoring Patient Safety [Poster]
(2019-05)Background: Dialysis services are expected to meet quality metrics as conditions of coverage for The Joint Commission. The use of scorecards improved the ability to monitor quality in areas for infection prevention and ... -
Behavioral Cuing: Improving Hospital Visitor Hand Hygiene Behaviors [Poster]
(2019-05)Background: Visitors hand hygiene (VHH) prior to entering intensive care (ICU), telemetry, and intermediate care units is crucial in preventing spread of infections. During the influenza 2018-2019 outbreak, 50% of units' ... -
Improving Newborn Car Seat Safety Before Hospital Discharge [Poster]
(2019-05)Background: A significant cause of infant and childhood injuries and mortality is motor vehicle accidents. Assessment and remediation studies have determined there are many common errors parents make regarding positioning ... -
Inpatient Outsourced Dialysis: Scorecards Usefulness and Usability for Monitoring Patient Safety [Report]
(2019-05)Background: Dialysis services are expected to meet quality metrics as conditions of coverage for The Joint Commission. The use of scorecards improved the ability to monitor quality in areas for infection prevention and ... -
Impacts of Mindfulness and Physical Activity on Depression
(2019-05)Depression will be the leading cause of disease burden across the world regardless of age, gender, or income. Physical activity and mindfulness are non-pharmacological treatments that have been shown to decrease depressive ... -
Health Literacy and Health Behaviors in Adults
(2019-05)Health literacy is fundamental to healthcare as it requires individuals to actively participate in decision-making and illness management. Low health literacy leads to increased medical errors, poor use of health services, ... -
Obesity and Sedentary Lifestyle as Predictors of Anxiety and Depression
(2019-05)There is a high prevalence of psychological distress and obesity with subsequent chronic disease in the United States. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships among obesity, physical activity, and health ...
