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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…

Abstract: Disciplinary actions across the United States and Washington D.C. have been collected and recorded since the 1960s by state medical boards and since 1990 by the National Practitioner Data Bank. Both highlight the act of a medical board det…

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. This multifactorial disease has no universally accepted system of staging and grading, or guideline for management. Purpose: The aim of this research was to ide…

Background: Standard of care in the hospital setting recommends each patient have an Intravenous line (IV) while they are admitted. The IV line can be used to run fluid for hydration, administer medication, or just be there for direct access to a pa…

The purpose of this explanatory mixed method study is to compare chronic absenteeism rates and state accountability systems in two southeastern states. The theoretical framework guiding this study is Urie Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological theory, which…

In response to the problem of rapid increases in higher education offering more programs in a hybrid format after COVID-19, educators questioned the best way to make these changes in delivery in such fields as health sciences and specifically with s…

Concussions have become a hot topic in the media, but this life-changing injury is often overlooked in the adolescent population. As of now, there is no evidence-based approach to treating concussions in the adolescent population. The goal of this r…

Background Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults in the United States, making up 11 to 15% of the foot symptoms requiring professional care among adults. Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative tissue condition that occurs ne…

This quantitative study examined the relationship between adult learners’ perceptions of instructional clarity and feedback usefulness and overall faculty evaluation scores in higher education. Based on Knowles’ theory of andragogy, the study invest…

The purpose of this quantitative research was to determine whether differences change in enrollment existed in Temple College’s Child Development program from face-to-face/hybrid and online only content delivery. Data on students enrolled over a fou…

Background: Congenital heart defects (CHD) impact 0.8-1.2% of deliveries worldwide, with over 40,000 children requiring surgery per year. Historically, clinicians recommended against physical activity in children with CHD due to the risk of sudden c…

Background: Carotid artery stenosis is a major cause of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in adults. Carotid artery stenting (CAS) and carotid endarterectomy (CEA) are two accepted techniques in the treatment of carotid stenosis, but the advantages of…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of trauma-informed practices (TIP) on the academic achievement of fifth-grade students in Tennessee, focusing on English Language Arts (ELA) outcomes assessed by the state’s summative test, Ten…