Publications by authors named "Emerson Aviles"
Background: Creating inclusive learning environments is a priority in nursing education, yet faculty are hindered by a dearth of evidence-based inclusive pedagogical strategies. In addition, little is known about students' perceptions of inclusive learning environments.
Method: Fourth-year baccalaureate nursing students from majority and underrepresented minority groups (n = 13) participated in focus groups at two time points across the academic year.
Aim: To identify the demographic and clinical characteristics of Dominican adults admitted to a diabetic foot clinic and compare these characteristics by sex to better characterize and understand the severity of diabetes in the Dominican Republic.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective medical chart review of Dominican adults admitted to the National Institute of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Nutrition's (INDEN) diabetic foot clinic between January 1st, 2015 and December 31st, 2015. We generated descriptive statistics and compared results by sex.