• Post-secondary education experiences and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder at Wichita State University 

  Her, Aleshea (Wichita State University, 2021-07)

  The literature reports increased enrollment of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in post-secondary education settings. Unfortunately, a significant number of these individuals do not graduate (Zeedyk, 2016). The ...

• A survey of Kansas speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and confidence regarding literacy intervention 

  Chavira, Judydiana (Wichita State University, 2021-08)

  The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and confidence of Kansas school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) regarding literacy intervention by replicating a published survey that was conducted in the ...

• The effects of varying melodic intervals in melodic intonation therapy for persons with aphasia 

  Darland, Kylie (Wichita State University, 2021-07)

  Melodic Intonation Therapy (MIT) long has been a popular, evidence-based treatment for persons with non-fluent aphasia. While the contribution of rhythm within MIT has been frequently studied, little research has been ...

• Association between sleep quality and physical functioning in adults with Down syndrome: A brief report 

  Bertapelli, Fábio; Johnson, Marquell; Pitetti, Kenneth H.; Smith, Mallory C.; Carlson, Benjamin; Curtis, Jasmine S.; Agiovlasitis, Stamatis (Elsevier, 2021-07-21)

  Background: Sleep quality is associated with physical functioning in adults, but this has not been examined in those with Down syndrome (DS). High body mass index (BMI) and accelerated aging, both common in adults with DS, ...

• Dental caries are associated with anemia in pediatric patients: A systematic literature review 

  Delimont, Nicole; Carlson, Brandi N.; Nickel, Sarah M. (Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 2021-03-01)

  BACKGROUND: Dental caries (cavities) and anemia are among the most common chronic diseases seen by health professionals and experienced globally. However, the quality, and current evidence linking pediatric dental caries ...

• Effects of Aphasia-Friendly Readings: Responsive reading for couples 

  Zwanziger, Madison; Nicks, Lindsey; Bailey, Brittney; Powell, Addison; Keese, Daphne; Recker, Breanna (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: This is a presentation that shows the progress of a person with aphasia after having eight weeks of Aphasia-Friendly Readings Therapy, a family-centered therapy approach developed by the spouse of a person ...

• Acute appendicitis: Surgical intervention vs. effective antibiotic use 

  Pham, Kieu; Valentine, Corey (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  Acute appendicitis has successfully been treated with appendectomy for over a century. With the rise of antibiotic treatment, a debate has emerged over the superior treatment. This literature review analyzes antibiotic ...

• Heart failure transitional care services: An APRN led clinic 

  Swain-Abraham, Kathryn; McGarvey, Jeremy (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Heart Failure (HF) is a debilitating disease, that doesn't let the heart muscle pump enough blood. HF effects 6.5 million, with costs over $30 billion annually in the US (Yancy, 2013) The coronavirus (Covid-19) ...

• Obesity classification from facial images using deep learning 

  Siddiqui, Hera (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Obesity is a serious health problem that is on the rise both in the United States and globally. Obesity is frequently defined using the clinical Body Mass Index (BMI) ratio of height and weight. Overweight ...

• Validation of three question health literacy screener in determining health literacy as compared to existing STOFLA 

  Petersen, Emily; Hansford, Hayley; Burkhart, Katie; Reyes, Jared (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Low health literacy has been associated with poor health outcomes. Identifying those with low health literacy would allow for appropriate interventions. There are currently several validated health literacy ...

• Combined sections meeting abstract publication rates 

  Raye, Alyssa; Tuck, Jordyn; Massey, Matt; Youssef, Malak; Kriss, Karly; Abbs, Madeline (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  PURPOSE: Conference poster and platform presentations contribute to research within the scientific and medical community. Publication following conference presentation is important to further disseminate findings. The study ...

• Computerized sentence building as a treatment for Aphasia 

  Keese, Daphne; Powell, Addison (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Acute cerebrovascular disease (stroke) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and those who survive are often left with significant long-term disabilities. Aphasia, which frequently occurs ...

• Benzimidazoles (AKA: dog dewormer medications) as potential anticancer therapy 

  Gessler, Bailey; Lovoy, Garrett; Demuth, Kaitlyn (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Of the 2 million Americans diagnosed with cancer annually, roughly 650,000 will be treated with chemotherapy or radiation and 86% will experience potentially severe side effects; underscoring the need for ...

• Obstructive sleep apnea: Using the STOP-Bang questionnaire as a tool to identify those at risk in the primary care setting 

  Kramer, Gary P. (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in which an individual experiences periods of either apnea (stopped breathing) or hypopnea (long shallow breathing) during sleep (Chakravorty, T., ...

• Post-secondary education experiences and needs of students with autism spectrum disorder 

  Her, Aleshea; Tang, Yazmin (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: The number of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) pursuing a post-secondary degree is increasing nationwide. Shattuck and colleagues (2012) reported that approximately 55% of students with ASD ...

• The reliability and validity of a telehealth-instructed self-assessment of Inter-rectus Distance to diagnose Diastasis Rectus Abdominis 

  Goebel, Amanda; Karmann, Shayna; Pray, Sterling; Reif, Samantha; Schutte, Brooke (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Approximately 3.8 million women give birth every year in the U.S. Fifty-six percent of postpartum women indicate that pain interferes in daily activities. One cause of physical impairment is Diastasis Rectus ...

• Primary care of transgender patients: A guide for providers 

  Hemphill, Emily; Hinsley, D'Ambra; Rausch, Chelsea; Reaney, Megan (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  This project sought to create a centralized, cohesive resource for primary care providers to assist in the care of transgender patients. A literature review compiled information from 42 articles using multiple databases, ...

• The effects of sumo gluteal squeezes versus frog pumps on broad jump distance and gluteal girth 

  Gillman, Nathan; Lampe, Whitney; Madrigal, Araceli; Mulvaney, Samantha; Pearson, Josh (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: Gluteal function is important for activities of daily living and athletic performance. Sufficient gluteal power appears vital to the prevention of lower extremity injuries and to maximization of athletic ...

• Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplant for treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection 

  Kalmar, Dennis; Marlow, Ross; Micallef, Joshua (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  Clostridium difficile is a transmissible pathogen that causes an inflammatory infection in the colon with a high recurrence rate and complications. The toxins produced target the gut lining leading to the common symptom ...

• Comparing balance capacity of sex and age matched Brazilian and North American youth with intellectual disabilities 

  Preston, Cale; Cameron, Kelsey; Corn, Shelby; Kraus, Demi; Lower, Andrew (Wichita State University, 2021-04-02)

  INTRODUCTION: For children and adolescents, adequate skill levels for balance (BAL) affects activities of daily living, participation in recreational activities and general physical activity levels. Youth (6-21 years) with ...

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