Browsing Nursing Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Title
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Fecal Elastase-1 Levels in Preterm Infants with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Gregory, Amanda ( 2009-06 )Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), defined as the need for oxygen at 28 days of life, develops in preterm infants as a result of ventilatory strategies used to manage acute respiratory illness. The incidence rate of BPD is ... -
Fertility Education Needs and Disparities in Female Breast Cancer Patients
Taylor, Kimberly ( 2008-06 )Purpose: To understand the perceptions that female breast cancer patients have related to their fertility and menopause education, as well as correlations between socio-economic factors and satisfaction of education. ... -
Flow Rates of Gavage Feedings Provided to Very Preterm Infants
Pagano, Theresa ( 2010-06 )In 2007, more than 540,000 infants were born premature. GI maturation, a process that includes development of peristalsis and GI hormone secretion, must occur following delivery. Extremely premature infants (less than ... -
Gender differences in emergency department pain management: Results from a multi-site study
Kavanaugh, Megan ( 2015-05 )Pain is one of the most frequent primary complaints that bring patients into the Emergency Department (ED) – and pain treatment is known to be ineffective for half of these people (Galinski et al., 2010). For this reason, ... -
A Genetic Model of Common, Complex Disease Hints at Genomic Architecture: Brindle Coat Color in Canines
McNamara, Elizabeth ( 2018-05 )Background: One of the greatest challenges facing scientists today is an understanding of genetic factors associated with the development of common, complex diseases such as diabetes, depression, and cancer. In addition ... -
Government-Led Programs to Improve Maternal and Infant Health in India: a Systematic Review of Literature
Bruns, Heather ( 2017-05 )India has unacceptably high maternal and neonatal mortality rates (174 per 100,000 and 28 per 1000, respectively) due to lack of antenatal care, unskilled delivery, and poor access to emergency obstetric services. To meet ... -
Health Insurance Coverage and the Receipt of Emergency Contraception Counseling Among United States Women
Zakes, Lauren ( 2012-06 )Emergency contraception (EC) is effective in preventing pregnancy within 72 hours of unprotected sex, yet due to a lack of counseling many women are unaware that a post-intercourse form of contraception is available. While ... -
Heart Rate Response to Suctioning in Neonates on Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
Reiner, Brianna ( 2015-05 )Placing respiratory compromised neonates on Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) is becoming a more popular method of ventilation than other options, such as mechanical ventilation. The estimated number of ... -
Heart-Healthy Fruit and Vegetable Consumption by Young Adults in Ohio
Scheidler, Nicole ( 2012-06 )Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death across the United States. A single dietary change of increasing antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetable consumption can significantly decrease CVD risk. Thus ... -
The Impact of an Oral Care Protocol on Post Stroke Survivors
Daramola, Temilolaoluwa ( 2010-06 )Post –stroke survivors are at risk for poor oral health as the provision of oral care is not usually a priority. Few research studies have focused on oral care for post -stroke patients in rehabilitation hospitals. Most ... -
The Impact of Distractive Auditory Stimuli on Indicators of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with COPD
Morris, Colleen ( 2009-06 )Negative symptoms associated with COPD (e.g. dyspnea) limits the individual’s functional abilities and independence, thus worsening anxious and depressive feelings and impacting the perception of their quality of life ... -
Incorporating Geographic Information Systems into the Development of Diabetes Programs in Ohio
Box, Klara ( 2009-06 )Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most serious diseases in Ohio and the prevalence is rising. Intervention programs are effective in preventing and managing the disease. Mapping the spatial distribution ... -
Increased Physical Activity May Have a Positive Effect on Lipid Profiles in Pregnancy
Midkiff, Kathleen ( 2016-05 )During pregnancy, physiologic adaptations preserve maternal homeostasis while promoting fetal growth. Adaptations in the cardiovascular system and metabolic processes ensure adequate nutrients are available to the fetus ... -
Influence of Gavage Tube Characteristics on Gastric Residuals in Preterm Infants
Ike, Mara ( 2012-08 )The gastrointestinal tract of preterm infants is developmentally immature placing them at high risk for developing feeding intolerance and/or necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Enteral nutrition is provided by gavage tube ... -
Influence of Protein Intake on Maternal Weight Gain and Infant Birth Weight Across Pregnancy
Hughes, Jennifer M. ( 2016-05 )Protein and amino acid intake during pregnancy appears to influence gestational weight gain (GWG). Nutrient intake and GWG have been linked to birth weight, respectively, with little evidence of the temporal effects. The ... -
Influence of Religiosity on Adolescent Chronic Physiologic Stress
Forero, Laura P. ( 2018-05 )Chronic stress in youth increases risk for poor physical and mental health, thus it is important to understand the factors that influence persistent stress in youth. Religiosity embodies support, self-worth and acceptance ... -
Influential Factors of Medication Adherence in the HIV-Positive African-American Female Population
Patel, Anushka ( 2017-05 )Medication adherence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) is a critical factor of the quality of life in people living with HIV/AIDS. Near perfect levels of medication adherence is needed to optimally suppress viral load, though ... -
Inner Strength in Cancer Survivors: The Role of Spirituality in Establishing Connectedness
Rufener, Deborah ( 2011-06 )A diagnosis of cancer can yield uncertainty in the lives of patients and family. Through the process of reflection and self-discovery, the patient often uses spirituality as an integral component of coping. The theory ... -
Intentions and Actual Condom Use for Vaginal, Oral, and Anal Intercourse
Phillips, Stephanie ( 2005-06 )Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are at pandemic proportions in young adults (Centers for Disease Control, 2001). Viral STIs are incurable and consequently lifelong infections, and the bacterial STIs are becoming ... -
Interrater reliability of research assistants performing data collection for the Ohio Perinatal Research Network
Randle, Joan ( 2012-06 )The purpose of this study is to investigate the inter-rater reliability of data collected through chart abstraction by research assistants affiliated with The Perinatal Research Repository (PRR), a division of the Ohio ...