bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of a Simulation Exercise on Nursing Students' End-of-Life Care Attitudes
Authors: Dame Linda , Hoebeke Roberta 
Published: November 2016

Background:
Students consider end-of-life care content in their nursing curricula to be inadequate and deficient in promoting the development of the necessary attitudes to care for dying patients. Research identifies simulation as an effective teaching strategy to examine nursing students' attitudes toward end-of-life care.

Method:
An end-of-life care simulation was developed, implemented, and evaluated. Attitudes toward caring for dying patients were measured pre- and postsimulation on a convenience sample of 57 sophomore nursing students using the Frommelt Attitudes Toward Care of the Dying Scale-Form B. Repeated measures of ANOVA on outcome variables evaluated student attitudes toward end-of-life care.

Results:

Participation in an end-of-life care simulation resulted in more positive student attitudes toward caring for dying patients (
p
< .001).

Conclusion:

Simulation is an active learning strategy to incorporate end-of-life care in nursing curricula and improve student attitudes toward caring for dying patients. [
J Nurs Educ
. 2016;55(12):701–705.]
Jesus as healer in the Gospel of Matthew, part 1: Methodology
Authors: Culpepper Richard A. 
Published: November 2016

This exploration of the healing narratives in Matthew 8 and 9, guided by current scholarship in the fields of medical anthropology and social-scientific study of ancient Mediterranean culture, shows that when viewed in their historical and cultural context these biblical narratives point toward a more holistic understanding of healing that may encourage contemporary movements in this direction. In this context, the goal is ‘healing’ the person rather than simply ‘curing’ the disease. The goal of restoring persons to a state of well-being and social reintegration into their families and communities requires attention to the emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of persons as well as their physical health. A critically and culturally informed interpretation of Matthew’s healing narratives may therefore promote the broader understanding of healing in view in these biblical stories.
EFFECTIVE TESTING PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING PLANT SANITATION1
Authors: Sing E. L. , Elliker P. R. , Christensen L. J. , Sandine W. E. 
Published: December 2016

Summary
Continuing problems with post-pasteurization contamination of milk and cream have stimulated dairy plants to undertake intensive programs to improve sanitation practices. Sources of contamination such as air, water, containers, fillers, pumps, joints, valves, cleaners and sanitizers have received more attention by the more progressive plants. Basic steps have been found to be necessary for improved keeping quality. These are a standardized reference test such as the Moseley 5 days at 45 F test, application of trouble shooting procedures, and application of additional sanitary measures. Comparisons using the Moseley keeping quality test and CVT test showed little correlation between them. A newly designed sampler has provided means of monitoring sanitary conditions and product keeping quality. It is a 3/8-inch drilled hole with a rubber insert clamped in by a stainless steel clamp. The sampler has withstood any pressure applied to it internally under normal dairy processing and can be permanently located in any pipe line system.
Product filling equipment is still the main contributor of contamination. It was found that manual cleaning instead of CIP cleaning was a necessity in equipment that had many product sealing joints. These areas particularly vulnerable due to heavy lubricants often used. Spraying filling areas with sanitizers during processing is essential. Plant conditions change every hour during production, therefore, adjustments in procedures to avoid contamination must be exercised. Cursory examination of plants to evaluate sanitation is insufficient. The best criterion still is the bacteriological and flavor condition of the product at the consumer level.
QUANTITATIVE MICROBIAL EXAMINATION OF SOME MILKS AND MEAT PRODUCTS DURING STORAGE BY A REPLICA PLATING TECHNIQUE1
Authors: Vanderzant C. , Patel G. D. 
Published: December 2016

Summary
A replica plating method is described for a quantitative analysis of the microbial flora of certain milk and meat products. Species of Pseudomonas, Achromobacter, Alcaligenes, Flavobacterium or Cytophaga were present at the beginning of refrigerated storage. After holding for 10–20 days, species of Pseudomonas type I and II predominated in the milk samples. The microbial flora of the stored meats included species of greater number of genera.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS MUST BE TWO-WAY1
Authors: Willson L. S. 
Published: December 2016

The subject of communications is very much like the weather; everybody talks about it and nobody does anything about it. Today we have the hardware for communicating with each other from any spot on earth and even from outer space. But in our correspondence, our letters, our advertising, and our face-to-face contacts we run into great difficulties because we think too much in terms of one-way communication.
A human communications system is very much like an electrical circuit: until the current flows in both directions, there cannot be the green light of understanding. There are three specific areas where we fall down when we try to communicate: (a) words, (b) inferences we make, and (c) appreciation of people.
Good two-way communications can exist when we question each other, when we make sure that we both mean the same thing when we use a certain word. And when we stop talking and start listening, the understanding curve goes shooting upward.
All of these things can be remembered if we think in terms of the familiar VIP initials: “V” for vocabulary, “I” for inferences, and “P” for people. Two-way communication is after all a “people problem.” If we put ourselves in the other fellow's shoes, if we think less of ourselves and more of him to whom we are communicating, we'll start putting on the green light.
A SURVEY OF THE ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL BACTERIAL KEEPING QUALITY OF PASTEURIZED MILK FROM 50 PENNSYLVANIA DAIRY PLANTS1
Authors: Watrous G. H. , Barnard S. E. , Coleman W. W. 
Published: December 2016

The actual and potential keeping quality of milk from 50 Pennsylvania processing plants was determined by comparing Standard Plate, coliform, and psychrophilic counts on commercially processed and laboratory pasteurized portions held at 4.4 C and 7.2 C. Examinations were made on the day of processing and after 5 and 10 days storage at each temperature.
Bacterial data on fresh commercially pasteurized milk were of little or no value in predicting shelf life. As shown by previous studies, laboratory pasteurization destroys or inactivates coliform and psychrophilic organisms usually responsible for spoilage of commercially processed milk. Some laboratory pasteurized milk exhibited increases in counts when held 5 or 10 days at 7.2 C, even though freshly pasteurized portions were free of the psychrophilic or coliform organisms often found in commercially processed milk. The need for low temperature storage of pasteurized milk is clearly shown.
The most important fact illustrated by this study is that Standard Plate, coliform, or psychrophilic counts on fresh commercially processed milk are poor criteria of potential keeping quality. Even though this has been pointed out by others, official regulatory methods, as usually applied, have not recognized the need for new procedures to measure milk quality, especially at the consumer level.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY1
Authors: Fri Robert 
Published: December 2016

Each of us shares a concern for the deterioration of our environment, its abuse, and misuse. And I know that we share a sense of urgency about the need to halt this deterioration and win the struggle for a clean and wholesome relationship between man and his environment. This concern for the condition of the physical world is not a special interest, but cuts across social and economic strata and across generations. It is the product of a nearly universal understanding of the problem and of the deadly consequences of inaction. There is a growing realization among all of us that pollution control must become a way of life in this nation, and that it must remain a way of life. We know now that in exploiting our resources we have been exploiting ourselves.
The Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA), was born of public demand for a cohesive, national effort to defend and enhance the environment. Establishment of EPA as an independent agency, with Administrator William Ruckelshaus reporting directly to the President, has impressively heightened the efficiency and effectiveness of our national effort and insured the independent advocacy of our programs. The programs of EPA, present and projected, are action-oriented; we are moving quickly to solve the problems we can solve, and have taken steps to learn how to solve others we currently understand less well.
CONDITION OF COLIFORM ORGANISMS INFLUENCING RECOVERY OF SUBCULTURES ON SELECTIVE MEDIA1
Authors: Maxcy R. B. 
Published: December 2016

The effects of stress of coliform bacteria resulting from exposure to heat, radiation, or sodium chloride on behavior of the progeny were studied. After exposure to stress and subsequent growth on plating media, colonies were picked by random design and grown in nutrient broth for further comparison of their ability to form colonies on plate count and violet red bile agar. After 6 hr in nutrient broth, average counts on violet red bile agar were less than half those obtained with plate count agar. Sensitivity to the selective medium was lost by repeated transfer and growth in nutrient broth or by repeated picking from the selective medium and subculture of colonies.
Cultures with moderate sensitivity to violet red bile agar were obtained from raw sewage through picking of colonies from plate count agar. Attempts to obtain a stable sensitive strain through selective enrichment were unsuccessful. A laboratory strain of Escherichia coli, with extreme sensitivity to violet red bile agar, however, was used to determine that tolerance was acquired by stepwise adaptation to a selective medium. Occurrence of sensitive coliform cells in nature indicates their potential importance in tests for indicator organisms of public health significance.
Energy Conservation in the Food Processing Industry
Authors: RIPPEN A. L. 
Published: December 2016

The food system utilizes 12.8% of the total energy consumed in the United States. Higher fuel costs increase the need for operating only efficient steam systems in food plants. Checking combustion efficiency by monitoring flue gases and maintaining an exhaust gas temperature no higher than 150 F above that of the saturated steam helps save fuel. The importance of insulating pipelines, buildings, and some equipment is increased as available energy sources become limited. Enlarging a regenerator of a milk pasteurizer from 80 to 90% reduces steam requirements by one-half. Inserting a heat exchanger to capture heat lost through liquid or air discharges saves energy. Infra-red systems can reduce fuel consumption 50% in heating poorly insulated or partially exposed shipping, receiving, or similar areas.
The energy efficiency ratio is an important consideration in selection of a refrigeration unit. When operating at low temperatures such as −28 F, a two stage ammonia system can save about 25% of the electricity used by a single stage installation. Modern light sources use electric energy more efficiently than some older systems. Employee involvement and cooperation is necessary for an energy conservation program to reach its potential.
The Nematodes That Cause Anisakiasis1,2
Authors: MYERS BETTY JUNE 
Published: December 2016

Anisakine nematodes responsible for human anisakiasis have been recognized in fish hosts for over a decade. They are larval stages, relatively simple in form, and lack many morphological features used for identification of the adults (e.g., cephalic structures, spicules, etc.). However, these immature helminths can be sorted into larval types on the basis of the anterior digestive tract formation and the position of the excretory pore.
Problems in identfying larvae, even as to type, are often encountered in tissue sections that may not show those anterior regions containing features of the digestive system which are diagnostic for type sorting. Hence, it is necessary to reconsider the diagnostic value of lateral chords, muscle cells, etc., that are visible in all cross-sections.
Fish which are eaten by the human consumer also contain larval stages of other roundworms (nematodes) than those responsible for human anisakiasis, as well as numerous species of adult nematodes.
Critical Perspectives on Occupational Therapy Practice in Resource-Scarce African Contexts
Authors: Witchger Hansen Anne Marie , Muñoz Jaime , Ratliff Chase , Edwards Molly , Kwan Francis 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This study addresses the Centennial Vision of global connectedness. Challenges of providing services as well as contextual factors affecting the occupational therapy (OT) profession in African countries and successful innovative practice strategies are identified to add critical new perspectives on OT practice.
Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Marie Witchger
Additional Authors and Speakers: Jaime Muñoz, Chase Ratliff, Molly Edwards
Contributing Author: Francis Ekwan
Assessment of Transportation Safety for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Wooster Donna , Bachar Marissa , Barrale Francesca , Carroll Allison , Floyd Meagan , Landeche Monica , Manning Jordan 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Occupational therapists have the knowledge and skills to provide adequate caregiver instruction regarding transportation of children with autism spectrum disorder. Emphasis should be placed on adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, sensory strategies, and behavioral strategies.
Primary Author and Speaker: Donna Wooster
Contributing Authors: Marissa Bachar, Francesca Barrale, Allison Carroll, Meagan Floyd, Monica Landeche, Jordan Manning
Health Care Professionals' Knowledge of Occupational Therapy
Authors: Bonsall Aaron , Mosby Anna , Walz Megan , Wintermute Kirstin 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
The purpose of this study was to examine medical professionals’ understanding of occupational therapy. The results demonstrate that health care professionals may not fully understand the specific interventions that occupational therapists can provide.
Primary Author and Speaker: Aaron Bonsall
Additional Authors and Speakers: Anna Mosby, Megan Walz, Kirstin Wintermute
Occupational Therapist’s Perceptions of STEPS–K: A Response-to-Intervention Program
Authors: Koelbl Hannah , Myman Yelena , Wuestefeld Ann Claire , Ohl Alisha M. , Elenko Beth K. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This poster presents the methods and finding of a qualitative study in which occupational therapists shared their reflections about participating in a new Tier 1 response-to-intervention program in general education kindergarten classrooms.
Primary Author and Speaker: Hannah Koelbl
Additional Authors and Speakers: Yelena Myman, Ann Claire Wuestefeld
Contributing Authors: Alisha M. Ohl, Beth K. Elenko
Impact of Motor Practice on Neuromodulation for Stroke Rehabilitation
Authors: Massie Crystal , White Caylen , Funke Damian 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This study informs practice by indicating the degree of neuromodulation attainable with repetitive wrist extension in survivors of stroke. This is important because of recent advancements in using technologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation to influence neuromodulation and neuroplasticity.
Primary Author and Speaker: Crystal Massie
Contributing Authors: Caylen White, Damian Funke
A Home-Based Information Communication Technology Training for Older Adults: Effectiveness, Value, and Perspectives
Authors: Arthanat Sajay , Vroman Kerryellen 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Information communication technology (ICT) has immense potential for productive aging. This research demonstrates the effectiveness and value associated with a home-based personalized ICT training program for a small cohort of older adults in the community.
Primary Author and Speaker: Sajay Arthanat
Contributing Author: Kerryellen Vroman
Sleep Problems in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder and in Their Caregivers
Authors: Russell Maureen , Baldwin Carol , Quan Stuart , McClain Darya , Smith Christopher , Matthews Nicole 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This descriptive study found relationships between the sleep problems in children with autism spectrum disorder and the sleep problems of their caregivers. Interventions to improve child sleep must consider the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to sleep quality in the parent–child dyad.
Primary Author and Speaker: Maureen Russell
Contributing Authors: Carol Baldwin, Stuart Quan, Darya McClain, Christopher Smith, Nicole Matthews
A Longitudinal Study of the Occupational Effects in Mothers of Preterm Infants With Disabilities in an Urban Setting
Authors: Hubbard Kurt 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This study investigated occupational factors in mothers when caring for preterm infants with disabilities. Data suggest that mothers demonstrate themes and patterns of perceptions that affect occupational performance. Occupational therapy appears to improve self-perception and satisfaction in occupational performance.
Primary Author and Speaker: Kurt Hubbard
Perceived Quality of Life After Stroke
Authors: Salvadia Angela , Miller Jannessa , Swope Kala , Nunn Jacqueline 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
It is necessary to research and understand quality of life in the continuing adjustment phase of stroke recovery so that people who survive a stroke can engage in preexisting or new meaningful activities, an effort that can be achieved with the assistance of occupational therapy.
Primary Author and Speaker: Angela Salvadia
Additional Authors and Speakers: Jannessa Miller, Kala Swope, Jacqueline Nunn
The Ohio Modified Arm Ability Test: Modification, Optimization, and Psychometric Evaluation
Authors: Page Stephen , Eismann Maria , Persch Andrew , Gugiu P. Cristian 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/72016
This study developed a reliable, valid, and cost-effective measure of upper-extremity (UE) motor ability: the Ohio Modified Arm Motor Ability Test (OMAAT). The OMAAT provides a time-efficient assessment of UE function among stroke survivors.
Primary Author and Speaker: Stephen Page
Additional Authors and Speakers: Maria Eismann, Andrew Persch
Contributing Author: P. Cristian Gugiu
Supporting Return to Work for Persons With Stroke: A Survey of Occupational Therapy Practice Patterns
Authors: Bondoc Salvador , Scott Shannon 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Occupational therapy (OT) has a distinct role in promoting return to work for clients with stroke. The findings of this study identify specific opportunities where OT could further solidify its role through advocacy, professional development, and synthesizing and developing evidence to inform practice.
Primary Author and Speaker: Savador Bondoc
Additional Author and Speaker: Shannon Scott
When Death Becomes a Wish: Lived Experiences of Jordanian Mothers Caring for a Child With a Disability
Authors: Nazzal Mohammad , Al-Rawajfah Omar 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This study explored the perspectives of Jordanian mothers caring for a child with a disability. Many of the challenges these mothers face are rooted within the culture or the family itself. Providing individualized family and culture-centered practice for each family is highly recommended.
Primary Author and Speaker: Mohammad Nazzal
Contributing Author: Omar Al-Rawajfah
Retrospective Analysis of Sensory Integration Therapy in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Franco Elizabeth , Galaz Gabriela , Thompson Barbara , Blanche Erna , Gonzales Alexandra 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Coding sensory integration (SI) sessions using Observer XT (Noldus) revealed changes in both sensory and autism-relevant behaviors in children with autism spectrum disorder receiving SI. This study provides an exhaustive list of behaviors analyzed and new insight into behaviors sensitive to change during intervention sessions.
Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Franco
Additional Authors and Speakers: Barbara Thompson, Erna Blanche, Alexandra Gonzales
Contributing Author: Gabriela Galaz
Sense of Coherence and Quality of Life in Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Authors: Russell Maureen , Baldwin Carol , Quan Stuart , McClain Darya , Smith Christopher , Matthews Nicole 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
Sense of Coherence (SOC) proposes that when people have an understanding of a challenge, tools to manage it, and a sense of purpose, they are able to cope. Associations were found in this study between a strong SOC in caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder and a better quality of life.
Primary Author and Speaker: Maureen Russell
Contributing Authors: Carol Baldwin, Stuart Quan, Darya McClain, Christopher Smith, Nicole Matthews
Use of Occupation-Based Practice by Therapists: A National Practice Pattern Analyzed
Authors: Lloyd Kimberly , Gee Bryan M. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
To facilitate the increased use of occupation as intervention, a practice pattern regarding the use of occupation-based practice (OBP) was established and distributed nationwide. The results will be discussed and may allow for greater understanding and increased use of OBP in a variety of settings.
Primary Author and Speaker: Kimberly Lloyd
Contributing Author: Bryan Gee
Exploratory Study of Breast Cancer Survivors’ Lived Experience: Activity Engagement During and After Breast Cancer Treatment
Authors: Fleischer Anne , Ito Max 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
A concurrent mixed-method study of 10 breast cancer survivors showed that extrinsic factors seem to influence participation in important activities more than do intrinsic factors. Instrumental and social activities were 75% of important activities. Survivors retained more instrumental and low-demand activities.
Primary Author and Speaker: Anne Fleischer
Contributing Author: Max Ito
Telewellness Support Systems for Spinal Cord Injury
Authors: Fairman Andrea , Karavolis Meredith , Dicianno Brad E. , Crytzer Theresa , Mueller Elizabeth , Sullivan Carly 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/7/2016
This randomized controlled trial explores the psychosocial and medical outcomes of use of the mobile health system with persons with spinal cord injury. Outcome measures include medical usage, cost and clinical efficiency, and self-management skills of the clients.
Primary Author and Speaker: Andrea Fairman
Additional Author and Speaker: Meredith Kravolis, Elizabeth Mueller, Carly Sullivan
Contributing Authors: Brad E. Dicianno, Theresa Crytzer
Work in Surgical Populations
Authors: Kaskutas Vicki , Avidan Michael , Ben Abdallah Arbi , Hamer Kirstie , Marohl Maggie , Wilson Thomas 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Date Presented 4/8/2016
This research measured work status pre- and postsurgically in 10,820 patients. Employed persons had higher quality of life and work ability than nonemployed persons at baseline and 1 mo postsurgery. Interventions are needed to address work in the ever-growing surgical population.
Primary Author and Speaker: Vicki Kaskutas
Contributing Authors: Michael Avidan, Arbi Ben Abdullah, Kirstie Hamer, Maggie Marohl, Thomas Wilson