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Healthcare paraprofessionals suffer high rates of injury in the workforce yet often do not report these injuries to administration. Injuries sustained by healthcare employees may decrease the efficacy of medical teams and worsen patient outcomes. Th…

Background: Severe aortic stenosis (SAS) is a condition in which the aortic valve leaflets stenose and blood flow is limited through the valve. The pressure builds behind the aortic valve and this increased pressure leads to hypertension and ultimat…

The purpose of this longitudinal quantitative study was to test the relationship between employee work engagement and employees' perception of workplace safety. This study focused on Washington State natural resource agencies from 2020-2022, and aim…

Abstract: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent disorder in the United States (U.S.) in which postpartum women experience extreme feelings of sadness and hopelessness in the first four to six weeks following childbirth. The regimen for treating…

The purpose of this phenomenological study is to investigate the impact of instructional design elements on cognitive load for adult neurodiverse learners in online learning environments. For the utility of this study, cognitive load will be general…

Introduction/Background: Enhancing wellness among nurse anesthesia students is vital for fostering their resilience and preparing them for the rigors of becoming Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). With the demanding nature of nurse ane…

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic multisystem inflammatory disorder that is primarily known for its effect on the skin. Psoriasis has been estimated to affect 3% of the US population and 125 million people worldwide. Plaque psoriasis is the most co…

Background: Alteplase/tPA is the gold standard of care in treating a confirmed acute ischemic stroke when onset is within 4.5-hours. However, its benefits have not been established among these patients when the stroke onset was >4.5 hours or with un…

Background: Workers in the healthcare field are known for being at high risk for developing burnout. The mental and physical effects of burnout can have detrimental effects on patient satisfaction and quality of care. The novel coronavirus pandemic,…

Introduction: Effectively managing rare but high-risk emergencies remains essential to the safe and successful delivery of anesthesia care. During emergency situations, anesthesia providers must demonstrate clinical expertise and decisiveness to tre…

Background: Viral illness as a precedent for autoimmune response is a concept that has been well established. With this most recent viral pandemic of the novel SARS-CoV-2 researchers were curious as to the repercussions of exposure and investigated …

Background: The risk of developing an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is higher for females than males. Studies have reached contradictory conclusions regarding the role of hormonal fluctuation patterns and the use of hormonal contraception on…

Background: Plaque psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease manifesting as pruritic lesions on the skin that affects a large patient base. Multiple treatment options are available including topical ointments and creams, systemic injections and ta…

Background: Food allergies have been associated with around one-third of children diagnosed with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis. Currently, diagnosing a food allergen is best done through the double-blind placebo-controlled oral challenge. How…

In the last decade, ketamine has redefined its role in surgical management, offering unique benefits that challenge traditional general anesthesia. From impacting patient satisfaction to affecting postoperative complications, ketamine is another too…