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Cedarville University[Affiliation] Publications | LitMetric

266 results match your criteria: "Cedarville University[Affiliation]"

Objectives: The objective of this integrative review is to analyze conceptual topics, applied content, teaching and learning strategies, and assessment methods within social, administrative, and behavioral sciences (SAS) syllabi and literature. The goal is to evaluate opportunities for enhancing the adoption and implementation of Curricular Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) 2022. Recommendations to better inform curriculum and assessment planning efforts are presented for programs and faculty seeking to optimize the integration of SAS content.

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Background: The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Curriculum Outcomes and Entrustable Professional Activities (COEPA) recognize the need for social determinants of health (SDH) education for pharmacy learners. However, there is a dearth of published strategies for incorporating comprehensive SDH education in Doctor of Pharmacy curricula. The objectives of this study were to: 1) highlight unpublished exemplars of SDH teaching models and 2) propose strategies for teaching SDH.

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Objective: While approaches for utilizing student course evaluations (SCEs) have been discussed in the literature, there remain opportunities to identify ideal practices for SCEs. Thus, the objective of this project was to generate consensus on best practices in creating, administering, and using SCEs.

Methods: A modified Delphi approach was utilized to generate a set of items based on the literature and prior work.

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Background: Perinatal depression and anxiety (PDA) affect approximately 20 % of individuals and are associated with adverse outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and impaired cognitive development of the child. Telehealth may reduce access barriers to needed mental health services. However, lack of disseminated, standardized study protocols aimed at investigating the role of telehealth in reducing PDA symptoms limits the ability to compare findings across studies.

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Background/objectives: S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a natural compound implicated in the treatment of liver dysfunction. In this systematic review, our objective was to determine the efficacy, safety, and optimal dose of SAMe in liver diseases.

Methods: Using the PRISMA methodology, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science using key MeSH search terms.

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Acid suppressive therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Nursing

November 2024

Avery Ballinger is a pharmacist and a pharmacy resident at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio. Sean Mild is a Doctor of Pharmacy student at Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy in Ada, Ohio. Victor Letsa is a Doctor of Pharmacy student at Cedarville University School of Pharmacy in Cedarville, Ohio. Dan Sheridan is a medication safety pharmacist at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital and a member of the Nursing2024 editorial board.

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders range from intermittent heartburn to life-threatening GI hemorrhage. One of the most common GI disorders is gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which affects an estimated 19% of adults in North America. This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of acid-suppressive therapy for patients with GERD as well as relevant nursing considerations.

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S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) is a natural compound used to improve mood-related symptoms. Our aim was to determine the efficacy, safety, and optimal dose of SAMe in Central Nervous System (CNS) signs (e.g.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Ficus viren has been used traditionally for diabetes treatment, showing potential to inhibit carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, but studies on its effects vary, prompting further investigation into its bioactive components and mechanisms.
  • - The research utilized a comprehensive in-silico methodology to analyze 32 phytoconstituents and identified 12 organ-specific diabetic targets (O.S.D.Ts) to explore the antidiabetic properties of F. viren, finding 18 druggable candidates among them.
  • - The study indicated that specific compounds, particularly scutellarein, demonstrated strong binding to important targets like AR and ppar-α, contributing to the antidiabetic effects of F. viren, with promising dynamic stability and
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Objective: Given recent discussions in the literature and across the Academy about curricular overload and calls for tools that aid in reducing content, it is important to determine what tools and resources programs are using to evaluate curricular content and how these resources are used to inform curricular change. Thus, the objective of this research project is to describe tools and resources pharmacy programs use for curricular content and change.

Methods: A 17-item instrument was created, pilot-tested, and then distributed electronically to assessment leads at accredited pharmacy programs with multiple reminders to improve response rates.

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Effective interprofessional collaboration practice (IPCP) promotes healthcare outcomes but is often hindered by poor communication. Traditional teaching methods with limited interdisciplinary interactions may not effectively foster IPCP behaviors. This study evaluated the effectiveness of nurse-led World Cafe (NWC) approach in promoting IPCP behaviors and learning engagement.

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Vaccines have played a significant role in reducing infectious disease burden. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a persistent challenge in public health, including for pharmacists who often interact with patients regarding vaccines. Thus, this study assesses the impact of motivational interviewing (MI) training and the MI-based vaccine hesitancy discussion tools (MOTIVE) on pharmacists' management of vaccine hesitancy.

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Vaccination is crucial in reducing the spread of disease and improving overall patient mortality. Limited information exists regarding pharmacist accessibility outside traditional medical settings or impact on older patients' intention to vaccinate. This study aimed to examine patient perceptions regarding pharmacist accessibility and vaccination intention.

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Objective: We sought to describe short term outcomes in patients with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke (LVOAIS) who were treated with intravenous tenecteplase (TNK) as compared to alteplase (tPA), focusing on reduction in the need for mechanical thrombectomy (MT).

Background: In LVOAIS, TNK has shown improved reperfusion and outcomes with a similar safety profile to tPA. Ultra-early reperfusion has been described with TNK which would prevent the need for MT.

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The 2023-2024 Academic Affairs Committee was charged to create a sense of urgency around the concept of Competency-Based Pharmacy Education and develop a "readiness for change" instrument that is based on the 5 essential elements that make up the definition of Competency-Based Pharmacy Education. This report describes the process undertaken by the committee to determine the societal needs of pharmacists and current state of pharmacy practice and pharmacy education. The practice gaps in pharmacy education and the key drivers needed to close these gaps are evaluated.

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Perceptions of Remediation Policies and Procedures in Pharmacy Education.

Am J Pharm Educ

August 2024

Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus, Downers Grove, IL, USA.

Objective: This study aimed to (1) explore the perceptions of current remediation processes among pharmacy program administrators and faculty, and (2) identify factors surrounding successful or unsuccessful remediation in a pharmacy program.

Methods: This qualitative study used the following 3 stakeholder focus groups with distinct perspectives: didactic faculty, experiential faculty, and administrators. A screening survey was used to identify eligible participants, and quota sampling was used to represent various institution types and stakeholder experience.

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Objective: Given the importance of developing student understanding and application of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP), programs may be able to use successful approaches from other institutions to enhance their curricular and experiential learning and assessment of student outcomes. The study objective was to explore successful methods of integrating the PPCP and outline areas of challenge.

Methods: This study used a qualitative study design with semistructured interviews to gain insight from participants' lived experiences.

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Objective: To describe the literature on the connections between empathy and professional identity formation (PIF) in pharmacy and other health professions education. A PRISMA-Scoping Review methodology was used for this study. Searches were conducted in PubMed and CINAHL from 2010 to January 12, 2023, with English added as a limiter.

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Objectives: While pharmacy education updates learning as new information arises, changes to learning experiences can trail behind current practices and technology. There have been multiple calls for radical changes in how health professions education is delivered to ensure patients are receiving high-quality care. Competency-based education has been one way discussed in the literature for how to handle this need to develop students who have a willingness to learn and can problem-solve.

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Background: Glioblastomas are characterized by aggressive behavior. Surgery, radiotherapy, and alkylating agents, including temozolomide are the most common treatment options for glioblastoma. Often, conventional therapies fail to treat these tumors since they develop drug resistance.

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This article presents a blueprint for effective video media production in physician assistant (PA) education based on validated pedagogical practices found in the literature. Using the cognitive load theory and a practical blueprint for video production designed for PA educators, this method aims to improve video production practices and better engage students within a format that improves learning outcomes for a diverse body of PA students. Students are interacting with videos, and there is an opportunity for educators to hone practices in video production to enhance student learning.

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[Excelling in the AI Era: Cultivating AI Literacy].

Hu Li Za Zhi

April 2024

PhD, RN, Senior Professor, School of Nursing, Cedarville University, Ohio, USA.

In light of the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the future of the nursing profession is expected to be closely intertwined with AI applications. In response to this challenge, nursing educators must cultivate AI literacy in students to ensure their ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with their interdisciplinary peers. Nursing educators should comprehend the essence of AI literacy, integrate AI literacy into their curriculum designs, and regularly assess the effectiveness of AI literacy cultivation efforts among their students to ensure nursing graduates are able to effectively fulfill their roles in nursing and healthcare.

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Biologics for severe asthma.

Nursing

April 2024

Morgan E. Faulconer is a pharmacy student at Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH. Daniel J. Sheridan is a Medication Safety Pharmacist at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital in Marion, OH, and a member of the Nursing2024 Editorial Board.

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Background: Physicians appear to positively perceive pharmacists, but the perception of future physicians on clinical hospital pharmacists is largely unknown. By identifying medical students' perceptions, educational efforts could be developed to target areas for improvement and allow for optimal utilization of pharmacists.

Objective: To identify medical students' perception of clinical pharmacists in the hospital setting.

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Objectives: To review the implementation drivers of competency-based pharmacy education (CBPE) and provide recommendations for enablers.

Findings: Competency-based education is an emerging model in the health professions, focusing on time-variable competency development and achievement compared with a time-bound, course-based, traditional model. CBPE is an outcomes-based organized framework of competencies enabling pharmacists to meet health care and societal needs.

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