Galion, Ohio: How Age Friendly is My Community?
Zachary Deibig
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
The growing elderly population is leading towards a rising number of age friendly communities. This presentation is to see whether a small town in the middle of Ohio can be an Age Friendly Community.
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Tiffin, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Sydney Berlekamp
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
By 2030, the United States Baby Boomer generation will be over the age of sixty-five. The knowledge and understanding of adequate housing, outdoor space, transportation, health services, social and community support of the aging population is crucial for future healthcare professionals. This comparative analysis investigates age friendliness in Tiffin, OH.
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Geneva, New York: How Age Friendly is my Community?
Sierra Shoemaker
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Creating communities that are supportive for the large and growing older population are important to meet the needs of the population. It’s important that communities evaluate themselves in order to address these needs. In this comparative analysis, I will discuss the relative age-friendliness of the town of Geneva, New York.
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Findlay, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Shaelyn McNamara
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
As the population of older adults is steadily increasing, there needs to be more accessibility for older adults. While people age, there are many challenges that go along with it. The older adults need age friendly activities for those over the age of 65.
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Kalida, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Samantha Langhals
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age Friendly Communities are important for understanding how the older population is growing and to learn ways to accommodate for their needs. This poster will look at the village of Kalida and analyze the pros and cons of how it could be an Age Friendly Community.
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Bonney Lake, Washington: How Age Friendly is my Community?
Ryker Penner
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Having the proper housing, outdoor spaces, transportation, social environment, community support or health and wellness services are important guidelines of determining age friendliness of a community. In this presentation my goal is to show whether my hometown of Bonney Lake is an age friendly community.
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Encinitas, California: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
MaryCate Addy
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
People are continuing to live longer which means that the communities they are living in are going to have to identify changes that would make it age friendly. The purpose of this study was to examine the age friendliness of our community, specifically Encinitas, California.
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Columbus, Ohio: How Age-Friendly is My Community?
Madison Tesi
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age-friendly communities are those that provide features such as housing, outdoor areas, transportation, social opportunities, community support, and health services to its citizens. The degree of age-friendliness of Columbus, Ohio will be evaluated in this comparative analysis and discussed using the criteria described above.
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Defiance, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Kelsey Gerken
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
An age friendly community allows communities to promote older adult’s physical, mental, and social well-being. This presentation will take these qualifications into question and will decipher just how age friendly Defiance Ohio is and the ways that the city can become better developed to cater to older adults needs.
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Lima, Ohio: How Age-Friendly Is My Community?
Keeley Smith
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
The goal of this presentation is to educate the reviewers on what an “age-friendly” community is and why it is important. In evaluating my own home-town of Lima, Ohio, I will discuss the aspects that can be improved upon to make it an “age-friendly” community.
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Tecumseh, Michigan: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Kaitlyn Simpson
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age-friendly communities are a vital aspect of successful aging. The purpose of this comparative analysis research study was to determine if Tecumseh, Michigan meets certain requirements that would qualify the town as having age-friendly aspects therefore making it an ideal place for older adults to live in.
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Vanlue, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Jaclyn Kloepfer
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
The aging population is growing and so is the need for Age-Friendly communities. My presentation is centered on my hometown of Vanlue, Ohio to show how Age-Friendly the community is and what the steps are when services are not available.
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Dola/Dunkirk, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Holly Wilson
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
While the elderly population is staying involved in society, our communities need to adapt so that they are safe and reliable living environments for everyone. This study will determine if the villages of Dunkirk and Dola Ohio fit the age friendly standards.
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Rawson, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Emily Phillips
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
The idea of age-friendly communities is becoming a more ethical issue as the aging population continues to grow and specific services are not always available. To combat this issue, I will analyze my community of Rawson, Ohio to determine if it is age-friendly or not.
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Upper Sandusky, Ohio: How Age Friendly is My Community?
Chad Mostoller
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
What makes a community age-friendly? The purpose of this comparative analysis is to evaluate my hometown of Upper Sandusky, Ohio specifically focusing on components consistent among age-friendly communities. Furthermore, this analysis examines demographic information specific to my hometown and offers clarity on particular findings that accommodate the aging population.
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Botkins, Ohio: How Age Friendly is My Community?
Chad Bergman
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age friendliness in communities is vital to our society and in my own community of Botkins, Ohio is the start of it all. My presentation will be assessing the age friendliness in my own hometown to decide what I might need to do to help it to become age friendly.
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Avon Lake, Ohio: How Age Friendly is My Community?
Brittany Menzer
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Comparative analysis of the city of Avon Lake, Ohio to determine if it provides resources, policies, and services to support and enable older individuals, as well as provide them with security, maintain or improve their health, and allow them to fully participate as a member of society.
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Payne, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Brady Stabler
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
With the expected rapid growth of the elderly population, current healthcare systems will likely need assistance in the form of age-friendly communities to meet the needs of older adults. The purpose of this comparative analysis was to evaluate if my hometown fits the criteria to be considered an age-friendly community.
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Arlington Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Austin Rettig
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Baby Boomers are now becoming a majority of the population, with needs that the younger smaller communities will have to get creative to help them overcome. Communities need to become aware of this growing aging population. This presentation is to inform problems they may face in everyday life.
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Findlay, Ohio: How Age Friendly Is My Community?
Amy Arras
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age-friendly communities are becoming essential with a rise in the elderly population. In order to provide a holistic approach in my hometown, the elderly must have accessibility to many options in their cities. These options must include access to transportation, medical care, and to be actively involved in their community.
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Mineral Ridge, Ohio: How Age-Friendly is My Community?
Alexis Caroline
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
The growing geriatric population is a pressing issue around the world. The United States’ geriatric population is expected to be 83.7 million by 2050, nearly double from 43.1 million in 2012. This analysis evaluates aspects within the homes, community, and environment available to the geriatric population in Mineral Ridge, Ohio.
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Arlington, Ohio: How Age-Friendly Is My Community?
Alexa Line
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
Age-friendly communities are needed more today than ever before. This presentation will evaluate Arlington, Ohio on how accessible the community is to those over the age of 65.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy: What We Know
Timothy Ohlemacher
Sponsor: Brian Cole
This project is a brief overview of the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy, including the first two FDA approved disease modifying treatments for the disease.
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CRISPR-Cas9 as a Treatment for HIV
Taylor Peterson
Sponsor: Sharon Gentry, Abigail Allen
A literature review of the gene editing system, CRISPR-Cas9, as a treatment for HIV infected individuals.
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Knee Meniscectomy Versus Collagen Meniscal Implantation (CMI)
Adam Homan
Sponsor: Richard Hopkins
The objective of this literature review is to determine if Collagen Meniscal Implantation should be performed more frequently than meniscectomies for the treatment of meniscal injury in order to prevent early onset osteoarthritis.
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A Study on Parents’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Art with Therapeutic Intentions at Awakening Minds Art
Abbey Strausbaugh
Sponsor: Robin Walters-Powell
This qualitative research, conducted at Awakening Minds Art, explores parents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of therapeutic art in skill development as well as emotional and behavioral regulation in their child(ren). Surveys, focus groups, and interviews were utilized in the completion of this research.
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Use of Cupping in the Treatment of a Proximal Hamstring Tear
Andrea Agen
Sponsor: Scott Van Zant
This case report describes the rehabilitation of a 41-year-old male that attended physical therapy for a proximal hamstring tear. Dry cupping techniques (stationary, massage, burping) were completed on the proximal hamstring for 5 sessions. The patient was discharged with no pain with daily activities and returned to functional activities.
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Reducing Healthcare Stigma in Substance Use Disorder
Amanda Loyer
Sponsor: Jill Brown
Determining how stigma affects the care of substance use patients, and how it can improve the outcome of these patients is vital. Providing better education can help decrease the stigma that surrounds patients with substance use disorder to allow them to obtain the care they need.
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Benefits of Caregiver Education for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Claire Ferrell
Sponsor: Meredith Pitt
This research addresses the need for caregiver support and education for those who are suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The literature will aid in the development of such a program to address the needs for these caregivers.
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Understanding LGBTQ+ Athletic Healthcare: Athletes, Athletic Trainers, and Their Perceptions
Evan Bader
Sponsor: Fiona Hanks
This research investigates the perceptions that NCAA Division II student-athletes from the University of Findlay have about athletic trainers that are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and how they compare to athletic trainers that are heterosexual.
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Botulinum Toxin and Sialorrhea Associated with Parkinson’s Disease
Hannah Stefanik
Sponsor: Sara Denning
Sialorrhea or drooling is a notable symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately, current treatments are poorly tolerated or ineffective. A review was conducted to investigate the use of Botulinum toxin, a recent treatment alternative, in Parkinson’s disease patients diagnosed with sialorrhea and to determine its overall effectiveness and side effect profile.
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The Effects of Space Travel on Health and Recommended Assessments for Space Flight Tourists
Sarah Hoffer
Sponsor: Christina Gierhart
Space tourism is being developed by multiple companies to give people the ability to experience space firsthand. Various effects on many body systems can occur that must be monitored to ensure the safety of travelers. Pertinent screenings and examinations are needed for the primary care setting to approve candidates.
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Genistein Aglycone in the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Peri- and Postmenopausal Women
Katharine Tjaden
Sponsor: Sharon Gentry, Abigail Allen
This presentation is a literature review of the potential of genistein aglycone to be used as a therapeutic agent in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in peri- and postmenopausal women. Safety, effectiveness, and pharmacokinetics are discussed.
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A Meta-Analysis of Health Outcomes with Different Dietary Approaches.
Kevin Reid
Sponsor: Brian Cole
Diets come in and out of favor, some stick around and others go. One thing that that has stuck is obesity in the United States with nearly 40% of U.S. adults fitting this category. This research was conducted to analyze the efficacy of intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet.
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Prevention of Delirium in ICU and Long-Term Care Settings
Sarah Espinoza
Sponsor: Christina Gierhart
Delirium is a fluctuating disease of cognitive dysfunction leading to higher mortality rates and increased costs. Because old age is a risk factor, patients in long-term care (LTC) settings are most vulnerable. It is highly preventable in ICU settings, but there is lack of evidence supporting prevention strategies in LTC.
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Phytocannabinoids in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Samantha Tollerud
Sponsor: Sara Denning
Non-psychotropic phytocannabinoids derived from cannabis, such as cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabivarin, may be utilized in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Cannabidiol exerts an “anti-acne triad” composed of lipostasis, anti-proliferation and anti-inflammation. These phytocannabinoids are promising for topical treatment of acne vulgaris and could be used in place of current treatment options.
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Vitamin D Supplementation for Prevention of Rickets and Multiple Fractures in Pediatrics
Nicole Salloum
Sponsor: Christi Gierhart
This research explores whether any guidelines are available to supplement pediatric patients with vitamin D to prevent deficiency, leading to risk of multiple fractures or developing rickets. Numerous studies were analyzed to assess efficacy of vitamin D regimen to treat deficiency and observing any preventative supplementation measures to follow.
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Meditation vs. Metformin in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome
Macey Riese
Sponsor: Sharon Gentry
Metabolic Syndrome puts patients at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stroke, and mortality. This research compared two adjunctive treatment strategies: pharmacologic therapy with metformin vs. psychological therapy with meditation, and the respective effectiveness in treatment of patients with Metabolic Syndrome.
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