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Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric condition that affects many people who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. Patients diagnosed with PTSD may experience symptoms such as negative thoughts and memories, moo…

Medication non-adherence is a prevalent issue among patients diagnosed with psychotic symptoms, which results in relapse and re-hospitalization. Current measures to address medication non-adherence in the psychiatric setting have not been successful…

The purpose of this qualitative thematic analysis study was to explore competency-based education (CBE) implementation as promoted on the official websites of 10 community colleges in the United States. For the utility of this study, CBE implementat…

In many instances medical students are taught basic patient care including complicated procedures on actual patients, posing a risk of harm and dissatisfying patient care. Simulationbased education was designed to offer an alternative environment f…

The purpose of this case study was to explore potential gaps in supports for students with disabilities at the K-12 and postsecondary levels. For the utility of this study, the potential gaps in supports for students with disabilities were defined a…

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) provide reliable contraception for most women but may also have other indications for their usage. Though highly effective in pregnancy prevention, 30% of women face barriers when attempting to obtain a prescription f…

The purpose of this qualitative comparative case study, guided by policy implementation theory and grounded theory methodology, was to investigate how state-level policy differences affect the training, support, and professionalization of paraprofes…

Background. Opioids are commonly administered to patients suffering moderate to severe pain after surgery. These are most commonly delivered via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) along with assorted non-opioid analgesics. With the current national …

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the guidelines, policies, and procedures that help to govern SROs in the United States of America as they protect stakeholders in the K-12 educational setting, through the lens of behaviorism. Inc…

Background: Anesthesia providers must be prepared to rapidly recognize and respond to rare, high-stakes intraoperative emergencies such as malignant hyperthermia (MH). These events demand immediate and coordinated action, yet due to their infrequenc…

Anesthesia practice requires knowledge and training with high-risk medications and equipment. Preparation for surgery includes assessment of machinery, tools, and most importantly, the patient. An initial patient assessment stimulates the anesthesia…

Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) and Glucagon-like-peptide 1 agonists (GLP1a) represent two novel medications with perioperative complications, including euglycemic ketoacidosis and delayed gastric emptying. Electronic health alert…

This literature review explores the complexities of nurse anesthesia programs and their profound impact on student well-being. It acknowledges the demanding nature of these programs, requiring academic excellence and emotional resilience. Maintainin…

This systematic review addresses the relationship of long-term prescription opioid use and the development of cognitive decline and dementia. The systematic literature review examined peer-reviewed articles published within the last 15 years and con…