Senior Research Sym. Program_Spring 2022

cultures that are created through these major religions. Religion is one of the most influential sources since the beginning of religion itself shaping the way Society functions. This is a very intriguing topic for me because my family has alway been religious and that has been passed down to me giving me a passion for it. Leslie Magana - “Education Module on the SBAR Tool (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations)” (session 11) Skillful and effective communication is a key factor in the healthcare field. Maintaining the efficiency and quality of communication, especially during shift reports, can be the difference between a positive and negative medical outcome for a patient between members on a healthcare team. This project focuses on the benefits of using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment Recommendations) tool to give handoff reports. The SBAR tool provides a framework for communication. The purpose is to determine if implementing the SBAR tool helps enhance patient outcomes by maintaining or improving the effectiveness of nurses’ reports about their patients. Courtney Maher - “Exercise and its Effects on Depression in Female College Students” (session 11) This educational module explores the effect exercise could have on depression compared to the use of antidepressants in college aged females. Depression affects both men and women, but females report experiencing more depressive symptoms. Today, 44% of college students report experiencing symptoms of depression. These symptoms can include emotional numbness, insomnia, poor academic performance, sadness, substance abuse, and suicidal tendencies. Although antidepressants are used as a possible treatment, adverse effects can cause gastritis, anxiety, restlessness, tremors, and weight gain. A possible treatment to decrease depression is exercise. Exercise benefits consist of releasing feel-good endorphins, boosting self-confidence, and creating a healthy coping mechanism. This educational module should be implemented in a college setting and available to all female students. Finau Malafu - “Juvenile Programs” (poster session) Crime is an ongoing issue within our society. With recidivism rates up to eighty percent within the U.S. In order to fight crime many different methods and strategies were developed. Of the many strategies and

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