Factors affecting the number and type of student research products for chemistry and physics students at primarily undergraduate institutions: A case study.

For undergraduate students, involvement in authentic research represents scholarship that is consistent with disciplinary quality standards and provides an integrative learning experience. In conjunction with performing research, the communication of the results via presentations or publications is a measure of the level of scientific engagement. The empirical study presented here uses generalized linear mixed models with hierarchical bootstrapping to examine the factors that impact the means of dissemination of undergraduate research results.

Remnant lipoprotein size distribution profiling via dynamic light scattering analysis.

Background: Remnant lipoproteins (RLP) are a metabolically derived subpopulation of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (TRL) in human blood that are involved in the metabolism of dietary fats or triglycerides. RLP, the smaller and denser variants of TRL particles, are strongly correlated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and were listed as an emerging atherogenic risk factor by the AHA in 2001.

Methods: Varying analytical techniques used in clinical studies in the size determination of RLP contribute to conflicting hypotheses in regard to whether larger or smaller RLP particles contribute to CVD progression, though multiple pathways may exist.

Interest in health information exchange in ambulatory care: a statewide survey.

Objective: Assess the interest in and preferences of ambulatory practitioners in HIE.

Background: Health information exchange (HIE) may improve the quality and efficiency of care. Identifying the value proposition for smaller ambulatory practices may help those practices engage in HIE.

Massage therapy versus simple touch to improve pain and mood in patients with advanced cancer: a randomized trial.

Background: Small studies of variable quality suggest that massage therapy may relieve pain and other symptoms.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of massage for decreasing pain and symptom distress and improving quality of life among persons with advanced cancer.

Design: Multisite, randomized clinical trial.

Translation research in long-term care: improving pain management in nursing homes.

Background: Pain prevalence in nursing homes remains high, with multiple resident, staff, and physician barriers presenting serious challenges to its improvement.

Aims: The study aims were to (1) develop and test a multifaceted, culturally competent intervention to improve nursing home pain practices; (2) improve staff, resident, and physician knowledge and attitudes about pain and its management; (3) improve actual pain practices in nursing homes; and (4) improve nursing home policies and procedures related to pain.

Methods: A multifaceted, culturally competent intervention was developed and tested in six Colorado nursing homes, with another six nursing homes serving as control sites.

Nursing home resident barriers to effective pain management: why nursing home residents may not seek pain medication.

Objectives: Multiple barriers to effective pain management are present in the nursing home setting. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the extent to which residents in pain declined to request pain medication from the staff, and the reasons provided by the residents to explain this behavior.

Design: Every 3 months, a 20% sample of residents in 12 nursing homes was administered a short pain interview, then observed for pain indicators.

Measuring pain intensity in nursing home residents.

Assessing pain intensity in nursing home residents remains a challenge. As part of a multifaceted intervention study to improve pain practices in nursing homes, quarterly pain assessments were conducted in 12 Colorado nursing homes. Residents who reported pain or discomfort of any kind in the past 24 hours were asked to choose one of three pain intensity scales to quantify their current and highest level of pain intensity.

Nursing home resident barriers to effective pain management: why nursing home residents may not seek pain medication.

Objectives: Multiple barriers to effective pain management are present in the nursing home setting. The purpose of this analysis was to determine the extent to which residents in pain declined to request pain medication from the staff, and the reasons provided by the residents to explain this behavior.

Design: Every 3 months, a 20% sample of residents in 12 nursing homes was administered a short pain interview, then observed for pain indicators.