Search Results - "Elswick, R.K."

Acute Low Back Pain: Differential Somatosensory Function and Gene Expression Compared With Healthy No-Pain Controls by Starkweather, Angela R, Ramesh, Divya, Lyon, Debra E, Siangphoe, Umaporn, Deng, Xioayan, Sturgill, Jamie, Heineman, Amy, Elswick, R.K, Dorsey, Susan G, Greenspan, Joel

“…OBJECTIVES:Low back pain (LBP) is the second most frequently diagnosed pain condition in the United States, and although a majority of individuals have…”
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Determination of optimal vibration dose to treat Parkinson's disease gait symptoms: A clinical trial by Pretzer-Aboff, Ingrid, Elswick, R.K., Gouelle, Arnaud, Helm, Noah, Blackwell, GinaMari, Cloud, Leslie

“…•An optimal vibration frequency and amplitude dose was identified.•Gait metrics improved after four vibration treatments in stage II participants.•Fatigue…”
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Oral health status and development of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a descriptive study by Munro, Cindy L, Grap, Mary Jo, Elswick, Jr, R K, McKinney, Jessica, Sessler, Curtis N, Hummel, 3rd, Russell S

“…Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and may be influenced by oral health. To describe the relationship between…”
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Opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms in children: Frequency and determinants by Fisher, Deborah, PhD, RN, Grap, Mary Jo, PhD, RN, FAAN, Younger, Janet B., PhD, RN, Ameringer, Suzanne, PhD, RN, Elswick, R.K., PhD

“…Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to, in a pediatric population, describe the frequency of opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms and to identify…”
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Biobehavioral examination of fatigue across populations: Report from a P30 Center of Excellence by Lyon, Debra, McCain, Nancy, Elswick, R.K., Sturgill, Jamie, Ameringer, Suzanne, Jallo, Nancy, Menzies, Victoria, Robins, JoLynne, Starkweather, Angela, Walter, Jeanne, Grap, Mary Jo

“…This article reports the cross-studies analysis of projects from the P30 Center of Excellence for Biobehavioral Approaches to Symptom Management. Although the…”
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Advancing the Biobehavioral Research of Fatigue With Genetics and Genomics by Lyon, Debra E., McCain, Nancy L., Pickler, Rita H., Munro, Cindy, Elswick, Jr, R.K.

“…Purpose: To examine phenotypic considerations in the study of fatigue and to explore significant issues affecting the extension of biobehavioral research of…”
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149. Epigenetic Alterations and an Increased Frequency of Micronuclei in Women With Fibromyalgia by Lyon, D, Menzies, V, Archer, K, Brumelle, J.R, Jones, K.H, Gao, G, Elswick, R.K, York, T, Jackson-Cook, C

“…Fibromyalgia (FM), is characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue and cognitive/mood disturbances, and leads to reduced workplace productivity and…”
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Early, single chlorhexidine application reduces ventilator-associated pneumonia in trauma patients by Grap, Mary Jo, PhD, RN, ACNP, FAAN, Munro, Cindy L., PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, Hamilton, V. Anne, RN, MS, Elswick, R.K., PhD, Sessler, Curtis N., MD, FCCM, FCCP, Ward, Kevin R., MD

“…Abstract Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an important complication of mechanical ventilation and is particularly common in trauma, burn,…”
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Effect of backrest elevation on the development of ventilator-associated pneumonia by Grap, Mary Jo, Munro, Cindy L, Hummel, 3rd, Russell S, Elswick, Jr, R K, McKinney, Jessica L, Sessler, Curtis N

“…Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common complication of mechanical ventilation. Backrest position and time spent supine are critical risk factors for…”
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PNI and cardiometabolic risk in women by Robins, J, Elswick, R.K, McCain, N.L

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Measuring Tobacco Specific Lung Carcinogen Among Nonsmoking Hospitality Workers in Richmond Virginia: A Preliminary Evaluation of Exposure Before the Smoking Ban by Haddad, Linda, Elswick, R.K., Alzyoud, Sukaina

“…The purpose of this pilot study is to measure the exposure to SHS among Richmond bar and restaurant workers and identify the prevalence of the tobacco-specific…”
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Duration of action of a single, early oral application of chlorhexidine on oral microbial flora in mechanically ventilated patients: a pilot study by Grap, Mary Jo, Munro, Cindy L, Elswick, R.K, Sessler, Curtis N, Ward, Kevin R

“…The purpose of this study was to describe the effect of an early post-intubation oral application of chlorhexidine gluconate on oral microbial flora and…”
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Stress management in early breast cancer associated with increased endogenous opioids and reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines by McCain, N.L, Robins, J.W, Walter, J.M, Elswick, R.K, Gray, D.P, Tuck, I, Bear, H.D, Smith, T.J

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Assessing agreement between salivary alpha amylase levels collected by passive drool and eluted filter paper in adolescents with cancer by Ameringer, Suzanne, Munro, Cindy, Elswick, Jr, R K

“…To assess the validity of filter paper (FP) against the gold standard of passive drool (PD) for collecting salivary alpha amylase as a surrogate biomarker of…”
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Test-retest reliability of the sensory organization test in noninstitutionalized older adults by Ford-Smith, C D, Wyman, J F, Elswick, Jr, R K, Fernandez, T, Newton, R A

“…The purpose of this study was to determine the 1-week test-retest reliability of the Sensory Organization Test (SOT), using computer-generated scores and loss…”
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Reliability of stationary dynamometer muscle strength testing in community-dwelling older adults by Ford-Smith, Cheryl D., Wyman, Jean F., Elswick, R.K., Fernandez, Theresa

“…Ford-Smith CD, Wyman JF, Elswick RK Jr, Fernandez T. Reliability of stationary dynamometer muscle strength testing in community-dwelling older adults. Arch…”
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Facing the Inevitable: Preparing Nurses to Deliver End-of-Life Care (QI729) by Orr, Shelly, Falk, Mary, Elswick, R.K.

“…Objectives 1. Describe an education initiative designed to improve EOL care received by patients. 2. Describe the feasibility, effectiveness, and satisfaction…”
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Facing the Inevitable: Preparing Nurses to Deliver End-of-Life Care by Orr, Shelly, Falk, Mary, Elswick, R.K.

“…Health care providers have an ethical obligation to reduce suffering during a patient's end of life (EOL), but few receive formal education on EOL care…”
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Exploration of the psychometric properties of the EPDS-US, a validation study by Moyer, Sara Wagner, Ameringer, Suzanne, Elswick, R.K., Nunziato, Jaclyn D., Kinser, Patricia Anne

“…The purpose of this study was to explore the reliability and construct validity of the EPDS-US. To enhance the perinatal mental health screen, we adapted the…”
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Body Image, Sexuality, and Sexual Functioning in Women With Gynecologic Cancer: An Integrative Review of the Literature and Implications for Research by Wilson, Christina M., McGuire, Deborah B., Rodgers, Beth L., Elswick, R. K., Temkin, Sarah M.

“…BACKGROUNDCervical and uterine cancers are common in women. Diagnosis and treatment of these cancers can lead to significant issues with body image, sexuality,…”
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