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Interracial Dating Attitudes, HIV Risks, Substance Use, and Depression in a Sample of Asian MSM in an Urban Setting
(2007)There is an extensive body of behavioral and scientific research devoted to HIV/AIDS among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities with a specific focus on men who have sex with men (MSM). There is also ... -
College Student Bereavement: University Responses, Programs and Policies, and Recommendations for Improvement
(2007-04-15)The overall aim of this study was to conduct a comprehensive examination of bereavement among college students. There were three main objectives: (1) to assess the science behind the body’s physiological and psychological ... -
The Role of the ErbB2/PI 3-K/Akt1 Pathway in the Development of Hormone Resistance in Breast Cancer
(2007-04-15)The presence of estrogen receptor α (ER-α) in breast tumors predicts the patient response to hormone therapy. The most common treatments are the antiestrogens 4- hydroxy tamoxifen (Tam) and fulvestrant (ICI 182,780). ... -
Comparison of Drug Treatment Protocols for Children Infected with HIV in Washington, DC and Cape Town, South Africa in Relation to NIH Guidelines
(2007-04-15)A variety of clinical indicators including CD4 T-lymphocyte counts, HIV viral levels, symptoms of AIDS, and adherence to HIV drug therapies are utilized in selecting and modifying antiretroviral (ARV) drug treatment ... -
A Pilot Quality Improvement Project to Introduce Utilization of an Electronic Bone Health Order Set in a Population of Hospitalized Pediatric Patients Identified at Risk for Fractures
(Georgetown University, 2016)Heightened risk for secondary osteoporosis and subsequent vulnerability to low impact fractures is often observed in children with complex health needs (CCHNs). This susceptibility, and an increased incidence of low-impact ... -
IMPACT OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDER EDUCATION RELATED TO SAFE SLEEP PRACTICES ON CARE DELIVERY
(Georgetown University, 2016)The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge level and change self-reported behavioral intent among a sample of healthcare providers regarding safe sleep messaging. From 1995 through 2015 in New York City, an ... -
Surgical Fire Safety in a Metropolitan Surgery Center
(Georgetown University, 2016)The components necessary to start a fire, including fuels, ignition sources and oxidizers are present in operating rooms. Fire risk assessments are tools used by surgical team members to rank the risk of a surgical fire ... -
Implementation of a New Method to Track Propofol in an Endoscopy Unit
(Georgetown University, 2016)Propofol is a widely used anesthesia induction agent and is easily accessible in most healthcare facilities. Unlike regulated or schedule drugs, propofol is inconsistently tracked, leading to inaccurate inventories, ... -
A Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in an Urban Medically Underserved Community
(Georgetown University, 2016)This study evaluated the effectiveness of participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) for weight reduction in a sample of prediabetic individuals in an urban medically underserved community. The NDPP ... -
Pilot Program to Improve Transfer of Care Between Neurosurgical and Outpatient Neurology Teams Following Implantation of an Intrathecal Baclofen Pump
(Georgetown University, 2016)PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE TRANSFER OF CARE BETWEEN NEUROSURGICAL AND OUTPATIENT NEUROLOGY TEAMS FOLLOWING IMPLANTATION OF AN INTRATHECAL BACLOFEN PUMP -
Integration of Survivorship Care Plans into Standard Care: A Quality Improvement Project
(Georgetown University, 2016)American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer accredited programs are required to provide Survivorship Care Plans (SCPs) to cancer survivors after initial cancer treatment. A critical need exists to evaluate SCP ... -
Depression in primary care: Attitudes of novice advanced practice nurses
(Georgetown University, 2016)The burden of depression across the globe is estimated to be a leading cause of disability. In the U.S., a considerable portion of mental healthcare is delivered in the primary care setting. Barriers to achieve best practices ... -
MS PATIENTS’ SATISFACTION AND PERCEPTION OF PROVIDER TEAMWORK IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINIC VERSUS STANDARD CARE
(Georgetown University, 2016)There is a paucity of research exploring Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients’ perception of teamwork and satisfaction in multidisciplinary care models and no studies have evaluated the impact of a doctor of medicine (MD) ... -
Effect of an Educational Intervention for Healthcare Providers on Body Mass Index Quality Measures
(Georgetown University, 2017)Increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with multiple complications and reducing BMI improves health. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) core quality measures (QMs) necessitate screening for out-of-range ... -
Exploring a Change in Meditation Practice Using Noise-Canceling Headphones
(Georgetown University, 2017)Perceived stress is a rising health issue related to daily stressors. Cumulative effects of stress have physical, mental, and emotional consequences. Meditation is a safe, self-care activity with demonstrated effectiveness ... -
Effects of an Education Intervention on Implementing a Social Determinants of Health Screening Tool in Primary Care
(Georgetown University, 2017)The purpose of the project is as follows: (a) Assess an education intervention regarding Social Determinants of Health (SDH) on clinical staff, (b) Integrate and evaluate a SDH screening tool called PRAPARE into clinical ... -
Education and Training for the Prevention of Violence in the Home Health Care Workplace Environment
(Georgetown University, 2017)Home health care (HHC) is one of the fastest growing sectors in health care with an expected 66% increase in growth and projected significant rise in HHC services. This results in an increase in demand of 109% for home ...
