ScholarWorks@Bellarmine

Evaluation of an Evidence-Based, Quality Improvement Program: Improving Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries using the Subepidermal Moisture Scanner, AMANDA NOORANI
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Mentoring Minority Nursing Students, Justin Morris
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Impact of Audio-Visually Enhanced Pedagogy on Student Performance and Satisfaction in the Blended Anatomy and Physiology Classroom, Pradeepa Poudyal
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Lived Experience of Second-Degree Nursing Students’ Anxiety Before and During Their Initial Clinical Rotation, Shelly Wheatley
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Assessing Athletic Training Preceptor 's Confidence in Their Role as Clinical Educators, Daniel Cobble Sr.
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Routine Use of Tympanometry to Prevent Unnecessary Antibiotics in Patients with Otalgia: An Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement Project, Leslie Leffler
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Examining the Accuracy of Two Commercially Available Global Positioning System Enabled Watches in Two Trail Conditions, Allison Tripure
Undergraduate Theses

Transcendence: Exploring the Connections between Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Identities and Experiences of Nature through Art, MC Jackson
Undergraduate Theses

Role of GPER in Cadmium-Induced Phosphorylation of ERK1/2 in Ovarian Adenocarcinoma, Laura Sackie
Undergraduate Theses

Effects of an Evidence-Based Practice Bundle Project on Nurse Empowerment, Kevin Jay Inman
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Enhanced Discharge Preparation to Decrease Discharge Delays: A Quality Improvement Project, Angela Graham
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Freestyle: A Guide to Making Swimming Nutrition Simple, Megan Wills
Undergraduate Theses

A Potential Role of GSK-3beta in the Development of Pain Post-Spinal Cord Injury, Emily Ernst
Undergraduate Theses

An Analysis of Burnout and Wellness of Healthcare Workers Based on Patient Population and Healthcare Worker Location, Spencer Brandenburg
Undergraduate Theses

Effects of Guided Journaling on Nursing Clinical Judgment During an Externship, Jaclyn Parrill
Undergraduate Theses

Communicating Health: Misinformation and Mistrust in the Age of Coronavirus, Chris Anstead
Undergraduate Theses

Understanding the expression and role of pros-1 in the male gonad of C. elegans, Jack Bozik
Undergraduate Theses

The Mental Health Epidemic in Veterinary Medicine: An Analysis of Burnout in the Veterinary Field, Hannah Eckstein
Undergraduate Theses

Screening for Social Determinants of Health in the Primary Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Winifred Ann Shouse
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Black Maternal and Infant Mortality Rates and Food Apartheid in Louisville, Maame Dei
Undergraduate Theses

Mid-Simulation Debriefing: The Impact on Confidence and Clinical Judgement of Nursing Students in a Baccalaureate Mother Baby Course, Tonya Broughton
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO EXAMINE DISABLED VETERANS’ ADAPTIVE SPORTS LIVED EXPERIENCE AT THE NATIONAL VETERANS’ WHEELCHAIR GAMES, Heather Harding
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Role of Telehealth in Reducing Hospital Readmissions for Heart Failure Patients, Tommy Lee Bratcher
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Utilization Of A Multimodal De-Escalation Class To Improve Staff Confidence When Caring For Behaviorally Escalating Patients, Tara B. Neuner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Telehealth and Hospital Readmissions for Heart Failure Patients: A Literature Review, Tommy Lee Bratcher
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

How Does Exposure to Pelvic Health Content in Entry Level Physical Therapy Curricula Impact Students’ Comfort Level Discussing Sexual Health with Future Patients?, Elizabeth Levay
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of Infant Driven Feeding™ in a Level II NICU, Kelly Gardner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Improving Recognition and Treatment of Depression among Women using PHQ-9 during Office Visits, Victoria Nwokocha, Heather Owens, Chris Webb
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Metabolic Monitoring for Veterans Newly Prescribed Antipsychotic Medications: Enhancing the Process with Nursing Interventions, Charles W. Langnehs Jr
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Emotional Intelligence in Second Year Nursing Students: Measuring the Impact of a Single Intervention, Tonya Anthony
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Professional Development in Nursing Starting at the Bedside: An Evidence-Based Study, Annette Joyce Carlisle-Spotts
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care: A program evaluation on the impact to families of children with medical complexities., Jody Rogers
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Midwifery Care's Potential to Improve Birth Outcomes and Experiences for Black Women and Infants, Neville Wintergerst-Burch
Undergraduate Theses

Improving Patient Satisfaction and Preventative Health Service Utilization for Limited English Proficiency Immigrants at Pearl Medical Centr, Chioma Holland
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Genetic Origins of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS): An Analysis of the Genetic Correlation Between PCOS and Insulin Receptor Mutations, Lauren Henry
Undergraduate Theses

An Analysis of the Psychological and Physical Effects of a Physical Activity Program During In-Patient Pediatric Cancer Treatment, Zoë Winters
Undergraduate Theses

Improving use of the Stop and Watch Tool (INTERACT) to Decrease Rehospitalization of Nursing Home Residents, Sebrena Chapman-Fitzsimmons
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Professional Quality of Life in Respiratory Therapists: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Prevalence and Predictors for Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress, Sarah Pehlke
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Reducing Immigration-Related Stress in an Immigrant Population, Stephanie Avdagic
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Associations Between Blue Light Exposure, Sleep Quality, Emotion, and Cognition in College Students, Anastasia C. Koester
Undergraduate Theses

Extracting DNA from Embalmed Tissue to Study Genetic Predisposition to Degenerative Disc Disease, Conner Lynn
Undergraduate Theses

Therapists’ Perceptions of the Carroll Upper Extremity Function Test to Measure Functional Outcomes Post-hand Allotransplantation Based on Lived Experience, Jyoti Heiple
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Evaluation of the Clarity, Usefulness and Willingness to adopt a Joint Military Nursing Professional Practice Model by Military Nurse Leaders, Lozay Foots III
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Observers have similar improvements in student learning outcomes as participants in athletic training simulation education, Alma Mattocks
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team as Interprofessional Health Care Team: Team Members' and Pediatric Residents' Perceptions, Tara Minor
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Bioethics In Physical Therapy: A Reader, Katherine K. Johnson
Faculty Books

NICU Nurse Burnout: The Influence of Moral Distress, Compassion Fatigue, and Spirituality on Burnout in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Lucia D'Andrea
Undergraduate Theses

Improving Patient Satisfaction by Utilizing a Chief Experience Officer, Kathleen G. Spangler
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Use of Compassion Fatigue Education and Guided Imagery to Reduce Compassion Fatigue in the Oncology Nurse, Laura Mahoney
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Transformational Leadership in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Setting, Alan Ryan
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Introduction of a Nursing Evidenced-Based Practice Model to Improve Heart Failure at a Rural Community Hospital, Brandi Fields
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Search for Palladin, an Actin-Associated Protein, in Pig Retinal Pigmented Epithelium and its Role in Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition, Katrina Powell
Undergraduate Theses

Dutiful Love : Empowering Individuals and Families Affected By Mental Illness, Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty
Faculty Books

Trauma and Intersectionality in Trauma Informed Ministry, Caitlin Simpson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Peripheral IV Bundle, Alicia Hanna
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Impact of a Holistic Admissions Review Process in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Carrie Hawkins
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Ketogenic Diet Clinic for the Treatment of Pediatric Refractory Epilepsy, Britt Schloemer
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

A Study of Addiction: The Opioid Epidemic, An Analysis at the State and County Level, Jamey Van Dyke
Undergraduate Theses

Screening a Library of Chalcone Derivatives for Antibacterial Properties via Kirby Bauer Disk Diffusion, Breena Z. Frazier
Undergraduate Theses

Safety and Feasibility of Bilateral Lower Extremity Cold-Compression Therapy for Older Adults, Savannah Trussell
Undergraduate Theses

Mindfulness and Testing: An Exploration of the Benefits of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Meditation Practice on Test Anxiety, Anastasia Quirk
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Treatment of Anxiety Using Massage Therapy in a NeuroRehabilitation Program, Jennifer Gordon
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Implementation of an Open Source Electronic Medical Record at a Faith-Based Community Clinic, Gabri Warren
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Shared Governance Effect on Nursing Outcomes, Beverly Phillippe
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Evidence Based Practice Implementation of the Delirium Portion of the ABCDEF Bundle, Jessica Sumner
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Visual Boards to Improve Compliance with Administration of Glucose Gel, Bonnie Hibbs
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of an Evidence-Based, Electronic Clinical Algorithm to Improve Screening, Evaluation, and Referral of College Students for Depressive Symptoms and an Evaluation of Differences Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data, Chris Webb
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Investigations of the Mechanism of Action for Lung Cancer Cell Death by a 4-Trifluoromethoxy Substituted Chalcone, Trevor M. Stantliff
Undergraduate Theses

Early Identification of Frailty Predictors in a Vowed Religious Community of Catholic Men: A Strategy for Successful Aging in Place, Julia Senn-Reeves
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of a Delirium Protocol in a Community Living Center: A Short and Long-Term Care Facility, Marguerite C. Burch
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Failure-to-Rescue Simulations as a Risk Management Strategy for Registered Nurses, Trena K. Seago
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

President's Pen, Kathy Hager
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Changing Health Care Policy by Utilizing Kingdon's Policy Stream Theory, Brittney Welch
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

World Health Organization Decision Making Tool for Family Planning- Can We Increase IUD Use?, Kim Anna
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Advanced Disease Management in Home Healthcare: Palliative Integration, Missy Stober
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

A Cytotoxic Evaluation of a Chalcone Derivative Library on A549 Cells, Mary Elaine Kuo
Undergraduate Theses

Performance Anxiety and the Benefits of Proper Breathing for Singing, Kate Zecher
Undergraduate Theses

Yoga Led by a Physical Therapist for Individuals with Essential Tremor: An Explorative Pilot Study, Natalie Vance, Elizabeth Ulanowski, Megan Danzl
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Development of a Community-Based Golf and Exercise Program for People with Parkinson's Disease, Megan Cash, Elizabeth Ulanowski, Megan Danzl
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Intercultural Health in Ecuador: An Asymmetrical and Incomplete Project, Frank W. Huthcins et al.
Sociology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Relationship of Mindfulness to Body Shame, Body Responsiveness, and Health Outcomes, Jean Lamont
Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

A Demonstration Project to Address Juvenile Drug Addiction, Mary Ellen Broaddus
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Text Messaging Appointment Reminders to Increase Patient Appointment Adherence within a Prevention and Wellness Program, Janel Willingham
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementing an Evidence-Based Education Program for Labor and Delivery Nurses in a Community Hospital Setting, Sara E. Humphrey
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Developing a Nursing Peer Review Program for Nurse Leaders, Holli D. Roberts
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Determining the Protective Effects of Quercetin Against Cadmium Toxicity in Human Embryonic Kidney Cells, Caroline N. Smith
Undergraduate Theses

The Effect of Three Different Ankle Braces on Vertical Jump Performance in Female College Volleyball Players, Ashley M. Jefferson
Undergraduate Theses

The Making of a Pathogen: Implications of Phage Domestication in Acinetobacter baumannii, Allison Welp
Undergraduate Theses

The Experience of Feeling Disrespected: A Humanbecoming Perspective, Kim Hawkins
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Effects of a Home-Based DVD-Delivered Physical Activity Program on Self-Esteem in Older Adults: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial, Thomas Wojcicki et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Physical Training and Activity in People With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Paradigm Shift, Sonja Bareiss et al.
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Reducing Benzodiazepine Use in the Treatment of Anxiety in a Community Mental Health Setting, Gayle M. Mink
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Non-censored Rib Fracture Data During Frontal PMHS Sled Tests, David Porta et al.
Biology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Telephone Follow-up for Heart Failure Patients Discharged to Skilled Nursing Facilities, Anna Laura Trimbur
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Impact of Nurse-Led Telephone Follow-up on Heart Failure Readmissions, Anna Laura Trimbur
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Sentinel Event Management Model: A Performance Improvement Project, Kelly M. Johnson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Enhancing Nurse-Physician Communication and Collaboration, Pamela D. Missi
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of TeamSTEPPS in Acute Care Settings, Teresa D. Vincent
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of TeamSTEPPS in the Operating Room a Quality Improvement Project, Teresa D. Vincent
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Effects of a DVD-Delivered Exercise Program on Patterns of Sedentary Behavior in Older Adults: a Randomized Controlled Trial, Thomas Wojcicki et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Habitual Dietary Intake among Recreational Ultra-Marathon Runners: Role of Macronutrients on Performance, Sara Mahoney, Andrew Carnes, Thomas Wojcicki, Emily Firth, Kaitlin Ferry
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Effect of Peer Influence on Exercise Behavior and Enjoyment in Recreational Runners, Andrew Carnes et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Effects of AgilityTraining on Soldiers in a Warrior Transition Battalion: Proof of Concept Study, Chelsey Franz et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Cohesion is Associated With Perceived Exertion and Enjoyment During Group Exercise in Recreational Runners, Andrew Carnes, Sara Mahoney
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Translational Perspective on the Role of Testosterone in Sexual Function and Dysfunction, Christopher Wingard et al.
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Impact of Pulmonary Exposure to Gold Core Silver Nanoparticles of Different Size and Capping Agents on Cardiovascular Injury, Christopher Wingard et al.
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Physical Therapy Management of Sacroiliac Pain and Dyspareunia: A Case Report, Whitney Ensor
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

A Lot of Things Passed Me by”: Rural Stroke Survivors’ and Caregivers’ Experiences of Receiving Education from Health Care Providers, Megan Danzl et al.
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Development of a Community-Based Exercise Program for People Diagnosed and At-Risk for Huntington’s Disease: A Clinical Report, Dalie Clark, Megan Danzl, Elizabeth Ulanowski
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Disposition of Intravenously or Orally Administered Silver Nanoparticles in Pregnant Rats and the Effect on the Biochemical Profile in Urine, Christopher Wingard et al.
Physical Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Assessment of Home Safety in Children From Kentuckiana, Barbara Jackson et al.
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Better Together: A Win-Win Pediatric Academic Partnership., Linda Mefford et al.
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished, Kylie C. Smith
Ethics and Social Justice Center Essay Prizes

Exercise Facilitates Smoking Cessation Indirectly via Improvements In Smoking-Specific Self-Efficacy: Prospective Cohort Study Among a National Sample of Young Smokers, Paul D. Loprinzi, Jerome F. Walker, Christy D. Wolfe
Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

A Pilot Study of the Impact of a Pulmonary Clinical Decision Unit on Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Shirl D. Johnson
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Gap in Patient Expectations of Deep Brain Stimulation for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, Colleen D. Knoop DNP-C
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Use of the Peanut Ball to Decrease First and Second Stages of Labor, Carol L. Payton
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Prevalence of School Nurses in Kentucky and Student Outcomes, Teena Darnell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Strangulation Assessment, Evidence Collection, and Documentation Guidelines for Forensic Nurse Examiners: A Pilot Project, Sally Sturgeon
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

A Post Discharge Support Program for Patients Experiencing Psychological Non-Epileptic Seizures: A Pilot Project, Lahoma Prather
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Preliminary Validation of the Short Physical Performance Battery in Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis: Secondary Data Analysis, Thomas Wojcicki et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Brain Activation During Dual-Task Processing is Associated With Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Performance in Older Adults, Thomas Wojcicki et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Effect of Peer Influence on Exercise Intensity and Enjoyment During Outdoor Running in Collegiate Distance Runners, Andrew Carnes et al.
Exercise Science Faculty Publications and Presentations

Care of the Patient With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Carol Smith, Nancy York, Christy Kane, Frederick Weitendorf
Respiratory Therapy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Physical Activity-Related Beliefs and Discrepancies Between Beliefs and Physical Activity Behavior for Various Chronic Diseases, Teena Darnell, Kathy Hager
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Anguish, Yearning, and Identity: Toward a Better Understanding of the Pregnant Hispanic Woman's Prenatal Care Experience, Sherill Cronin et al.
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

"Let's Get It On" (Healthy Sexuality with Aging), Ta' Neka Lindsay
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Effects of Controlled Breathing, With or Without Aromatherapy, in the Treatment of Postoperative Nausea, Sherill Cronin, Holli Roberts, Melissa Thomas
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

Care of the Patient With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Carol Smith, Nancy York, Christy Kane, Frederick Weitendorf
Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

"Catholic" Healthcare: A Universal Right, Elizabeth Braun
Ethics and Social Justice Center Essay Prizes

Evidence Based Falls Management Program in the Nursing Home, Deloris Jacobs
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

A Transformational Leadership Program: A Necessity in Today’s Healthcare Environment, Kristin J. Pickerell
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Transformational Leadership in Nursing: A Pilot Nurse Leader Development Program, Audria G. Denker
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Assessing Quality Outcomes in a Behavioral Oncology Program: Capstone Project, Elizabeth M. Archer-Nanda
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Improving an Outpatient Diabetes Program Telephone Follow-up Process: Evaluating its Impact on Glycosylated Hemoglobin Levels, Joan B. Niemczewski
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Effectiveness of a Pilot Gerontological Nursing Certification Preparation Support Program for Registered Nurses Working in Long Term Care, Gail B. Sprigler
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Implementation of Shared Governance, Sheryl Glasscock
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Workplace Lactation Support: Project Development and Implementation, Peggy Rinehart
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The Role of Internal Communication and the Effect on Employee Engagement, Cherie Gaither
Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones