Student Research Poster Presentations showcase innovative research by Misericordia students across all disciplines.
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Embolization of Brain AV Malformations
Ashleigh M. Button
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to discuss brain Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM) and the Interventional Radiology treatment plan. An AVM is a section of blood vessels that gets tangled, which then causes blood to flow abnormally through arteries and veins in the brain. Brain AVMs are considered to be very rare and approximately 1% of the population is affected. These malformations seem to be equally common in all genders and ethnicities. Most people diagnosed with AVMs are usually asymptomatic. AVMs may be a congenital birth defect or may occur throughout the lifetime. Endovascular embolization uses coils to fill or close the blood vessel to prevent future complications (Cleveland Clinic, 2022). Treatment such as this embolization can be conducted through an Interventional Radiology short term procedure involving a small incision in the groin area is available if the patient starts to experience symptoms. The outcome of this procedure is the hope that no other further treatment is needed for the embolization in the brain.
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Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism Utilizing Computed Tomography
Abigail Nolan
The purpose of this project is to explore the evolution of computed tomography (CT) technology in diagnosing a pulmonary embolism (PE) and highlight its superiority over other imaging modalities in modern medical practice. A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition caused by a blood clot blocking blood flow in the lungs. It is one of the leading causes of sudden death and has severe complications. Rapidly and accurately diagnosing PE is critical for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) has become the gold standard for diagnosing PE due to its high sensitivity, specificity, and ability to provide detailed images. The evolution of CT equipment and advancements in imaging technology has significantly improved diagnostic accuracy, scan speed, and accessibility. Compared to ultrasound (US), which is limited in its ability to directly visualize pulmonary arteries, CTPA offers a more accurate and reliable assessment.
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The Stages of Change Model as Applied to Cluttering: Next Steps
Kathleen Scaler Scott, Samantha Delmar, Sarah Hardy, Emma Schaedler, Erica Scheinberg, Kateri Grice, Brenna Field, Margaret Koester, Emma Maley, Kayla Montemarano, and Brooke Price
This study is based upon the Transtheoretical/Stages of Change model. The model has been studied in adults with a variety of health behaviors such as addiction (Prochaska, 1999; Prochaska &DiClemente, 1984) and has been applied to current stuttering treatment (Zebrowski et al., 2021) to assess readiness for change. The Stages of Change model consists of five stages: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Whenever considering making a change, as one would do as part of speech therapy, clients may move in and out of these stages. Therefore, it is important to understand what stage a client is in in order to plan appropriate treatment.
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Experiences of Those With "Other" Disfluencies
Kathleen Scaler Scott, Emma Schaedler, Erica Scheinberg, Sarah Hardy, Margaret Koester, Brenna Field, Emma Maley, Kayla Montemarano, and Kateri Grice
This ethnographic study collected and analyzed interviews of 8 children with “other” fluency disorders: cluttering, atypical disfluency, excessive non-stuttering like disfluency. Each school-age child participated in a semi-structured interview focusing on grand and mini tour questions. The participants were asked to speak about their perspective and experience with communication in general. Preliminary results of this study revealed the following themes: friendships are hard; high-level communication is a goal; everyone doesn’t ‘get’ me when I talk. Clinical and research implications of findings will be discussed.