• Determinants of sexual function and dysfunction in men and women with stroke: A systematic review 

  Dusenbury, Wendy L.; Johansen, Pernille Palm; Mosack, Victoria; Steinke, Elaine E. (Wiley, 2017-07)

  Aim: The aim of this systematic review was to examine determinants of sexual function and dysfunction in men and women poststroke, and to evaluate effectiveness of interventions. Methods: A systematic review was conducted ...

• Staffing the mobile stroke unit: Nurse practitioners measure up to physician-led care 

  Alexandro, Anne W.; Dusenbury, Wendy L.; Swatzell, Victoria; Tsivgoulis, Georgis; Alexandrov, Andrei, V. (SAGE Publications, 2017-07-25)

  Background: Mobile Stroke Units (MSU) are growing worldwide, with numerous staffing configurations, including telemedicine support. We aimed to test a novel nurse practitioner (NP) MSU team. Methods: We hired stroke ...

• Effects of pelvic and core strength training on high school cross-country race times 

  Clark, Anne W.; Goedeke, Maggie K.; Cunningham, Saengchoy R.; Rockwell, Derek E.; Lehecka, B.J.; Manske, Robert C.; Smith, Barbara S. (Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc., 2017-08)

  There is only limited research examining the effect of pelvic and core strength training on running performance. Pelvic and core muscle fatigue is believed to contribute to excess motion along frontal and transverse planes ...

• Developing a university-based interprofessional education diagnostic team to identify children with possible autism spectrum disorder 

  Self, Trisha L.; Mitchell, Linda M.; Hess, Sean; Marble, Karissa J.; Swails, Jeffrey A. (SAGE Publications, 2017-05)

  Upon entering the workplace, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are required to work on interprofessional teams, yet many of these professionals have not received adequate preservice instruction on how to collaborate. ...

• Education techniques for effective counseling regarding prevention of unintended pregnancies 

  Buelt, Monica; Muff, Katherine; Walker, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  While ample resources exist detailing the variety of available contraceptive options for patients who desire to prevent an unintended pregnancy, there are limited resources concerning how a provider might approach this ...

• Health literacy in older adults: fall prevention and health literacy in the State of Kansas 

  Vincent, Logan; Reyes, Jared (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Low health literacy skills continue to be reported within the published literature. Health literacy levels for older adults are reported to predict health outcomes. This study investigated health literacy rates and fall ...

• Effects of strength circuit training and boxing circuit training in individuals with Parkinson's disease 

  Bunyan, Mikalea; Cline, Trista; Donner, Colin; Underhill, Kristina; Wildeman, Kate (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a strength and boxing circuit training program on strength, balance, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. These measures were assessed using ...

• BITES trial: a randomized controlled pilot trial to determine the effectiveness of bite technique to decrease the development of postoperative complications 

  Holick, Megan; Simmons, Lauren; Young, Calder (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The incidence of incisional hernia following median laparotomies ranges from 11-20%. Risk factors include surgical technique. A Netherlands study found decreased wound complications with smaller stitch width and inter-suture ...

• The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, postural training, and therapeutic massage on cervical range of motion and pain 

  Broeckelman, Mathew; Flanagan, Cheri; Hallacy, Kendra; Sanchez-Paredes, Sonia; Simon, Courtney (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The study looked at the effects of postural education, cervicothoracic therapeutic massage and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on long term cervical pain reduction and increased ROM in college aged students -18 to 30 ...

• Trauma in older adults: early signs of shock are more difficult to identify 

  Dale, Andrew; Knox, Andrew; Valdez, Katlin (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  In the setting of trauma, timely identification and early intervention in shock is critical for achieving quality patient outcomes. In older adult trauma patients (age > 65 years old) detection of a deteriorating condition ...

• The effects of a standing intervention on low back Pain, flexibility, gluteal strength, and abdominal strength in DPT students 

  Ekart, Marcas; Ramirez, Carmen; Simmons, Kassidy; Veenis, Adam (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Introduction: This study is designed to determine if a relationship exists between increased standing during class lecture time and gluteus medius strength, abdominal strength, hip flexor flexibility, hamstring flexibility, ...

• Nutrition guidelines in Kansas elementary schools 

  Heins, Jordan; Sawyers, Erin; Spradlin, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Childhood obesity is a nation-wide epidemic and is strongly linked to nutrition. Although the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines are designed to regulate students' caloric intake and nutritional needs, ambiguous ...

• Suicidality through a rural lens 

  Robinette, Linda (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The project purpose was to assess risk factors for evaluating suicidality in the rural population. There was an increase in completed suicides from 2011 to 2014 compared to 2015 and 2016 in one rural county. Associated ...

• Bilateral upper extremity full thickness burns acquired during an MRI procedure: a case study 

  Burns, Jared; Everett, Gina; Sherman, Matthew (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are generally considered to be safe procedures with few potential complications. Skin and soft tissue burns are uncommon complications of MRI scans. The exact mechanism of this type ...

• An exploration of health impacts of hydraulic fracturing: a scoping review 

  Biel, Jordan; Nguyen, Jacquelynn; Wilson, Myra; Plouzek, Megan (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Hydraulic fracturing is a controversial oil and gas extraction method used in the US. Many believe hydraulic fracturing has negative environmental and human health impacts. A scoping study was performed to identify ...

• Comparing upper limb and bilateral coordination of age and sex matched adolescents with intellectual disabilities 

  Kelly, Chandler; Barraza, Elvia; Ollenberger, Jordan; Faflick, Ryan; Vu, Senda (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The purpose of this study was to determine whether sex differences exist in upper limb coordination (ULC) and bilateral coordination (BLC) in adolescents with intellectual Disability (ID). A total of 149 male and 96 female ...

• The effectiveness of physical exercise on cancer related fatigue in cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy 

  Nguyen, Dung (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF) is the most debilitating side effect from cancer and its treatment. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise on CRF in cancer patients undergoing ...

• Evaluating a new diabetic education program in a family practice clinic 

  Parmley, Carrie (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Background: Twenty-one million people in the US have been diagnosed with diabetes. Methods: A pilot study was implemented to evaluate a new group diabetes type II education program to improve diabetic patient's knowledge ...

• Speech-related breathing in infants under ten months 

  Lindsey-Schuman, Hannah (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  Breath support is foundational to speech production, but little is known in terms of speech breathing development in infants, especially those in the first year of life. This study explored speech-related breathing in ...

• Guiding the diagnosis of autism in family practice 

  Miles, Morgan; Winter, Taylor (Wichita State University, 2017-04-28)

  The prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder has continually increased with the exact cause of ASD still unknown. Prognosis is heavily determined by initiating treatment early, making early diagnosis crucial, leading to the ...

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