Delve into the effects of running shoes on athletic performance, biomechanical efficiency, and injury prevention. Examine the relationship between footwear selection, running economy, and influence it has when running. Assess various shoe characteristics, including design, weight, and midsole properties, to elucidate their impact on stride mechanics and energy usage. Allowing valuable insights to guide optimal shoe choices for maximizing performance and ensuring long-term well-being for all types of runners.

This poster examines the effects of participation in a deliberative democracy on neighborhood and city sense of community (SOC). The study consisted of 15 qualitative interviews of panelists, focusing on how their neighborhood and city SOC changed by taking part in the citizens' assembly. Interviews were coded and resulted in six primary themes: Pride in neighborhood; Knowledge of community; Working as a representative of the community on the panel; Social connectivity within neighborhood; Multiple perspective-taking; and Community advocacy. This study adds to the literature by highlighting ways citizens’ assemblies improve participants' sense of community more broadly.

A research review looking into the role that progressive resistance training plays in improving kinesiophobia outcomes in post operative hip replacement patients.

I am doing a literature review on the Effects PMS has on mental health within female collegiate athletes and how to help manage these symptoms. I'm researching the best resources in order to help combat these symptoms.

This project is on the effects of sleep loss on collegiate athletic performance. Specifically, I assess research on the influence of sleep deprivation and sleep restriction surrounding aerobic and anaerobic capacities, and cognitive and psychological function. Additionally, I synthesize research behind the reasoning of college athletes experiencing sleep loss disproportionately when compared to non-athletic counterparts. I also suggest further research, specifically, variables that may affect sleep loss in college athletes, and the possible effect of sleep extension on athletic performance.

High-incline walking is a relatively new trend with little comparative information. This study aimed to compare physiological (indirect calorimetry, relative oxygen consumption, heart rate) and psychological (enjoyment, affective valence, rating of perceived exertion) differences between 20% incline-walking and level-grade jogging at isocaloric intensity in young adults. A secondary purpose of this study was to establish an isocaloric protocol to compare 20% incline walking with level-grade jogging using relative VO2 as the primary measure while maintaining constant duration and relative work intensity.

Heart failure is a significant public health concern, contributing to high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Patient education, telephone follow-up after discharge, and referring patients to a cardiac telehealth program are ways to reduce readmissions in rural communities. Within three months of implementation, the inpatient unit will complete education within 90% of HF patients, the 30-day readmission rate for HF patients will be below 40%, and the nurse care coordinator will have successful contact via a post-discharge follow-up telephone call to 75% of HF patients. Community-based rural hospitals must implement these interventions to reduce heart failure readmission rates.

Despite the utility and ubiquity of statistical modeling in everyday life, many introductory statistics students struggle to connect their coursework to their interests. Predictive models can be applied to a broad range of topics, from the global scale to the individual. The current poster presents a model built to predict how highly the author will rate a new jacket, using ratings of 39 other jackets as reference points. Using jacket measurements, marked size, and price as predictors, the model was able to explain 77% of the variation in the author’s jacket preferences. This poster helps show students that they can apply statistical modeling to their own interests.

Disaster preparedness is critical to improve health outcomes during and after disasters. Climate change is increasing natural disasters. People with chronic conditions or disabilities (PCCD) are more vulnerable and need tailored interventions to maintain health. Collaboration with diverse stakeholders fosters inclusive strategies, enhancing healthcare facility accessibility and addressing systemic biases. Screening, raising awareness, and actions toward readiness with special concern for PCCD promotes health equity and better outcomes. Application/assessment by COPEWELL (Composite for Post-Event Well-Being) for regional recommendations can build community resilience.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the 5th most common healthcare-associated infection. Of hospital-acquired UTIs, 75% are associated with urinary catheters. 12-16% of people hospitalized require a urinary catheter. There is a 3-7% increased risk of a UTI each day the catheter is in. The negative effects of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) are pain and discomfort, as well as longer hospital stays, increased cost, complications like secondary infections and mortality (estimated 13,000 deaths/year). The proposed outcomes of are after 1 year, there will be a 50% reduction in CAUTI rates and after 1 year, there will be a 2-day reduction in length of hospital stay.