Dr. Amy S. Ackerman, EDUC

The goal of this Pechu Kucha style presentation is to demonstrate how to use edutainment to increase attention and retention in interdisciplinary online learning modules by framing content in classic visual themes. Check out this presentation for examples of visual edutainment themes to introduce weekly objectives in an online graduate course in an engaging manner. 

Presented by: Mary Jane Murphy-Bowne and Dr. Amy S. Ackerman

Questions or Comments? Amy.Ackerman@stockton.edu

Dr. Megan K. Foti and Dr. Sreelekha Prakash, HLTH

The purpose of this project was to improve health outcomes for older adults by developing a healthcare workforce that maximizes patient and family engagement, and by integrating geriatrics and primary care. The goals include: educate and train the primary care and geriatrics workforce to care for older adults in integrated geriatrics and primary care models, partner with community based organizations to address gaps in healthcare for older adults, promote age-friendly health systems and dementia-friendly communities, and address the social determinants of health. 

Presented by: Eliza Osborne, Mari Timney, Dr. Megan K. Foti and Dr. Sreelekha Prakash

Questions or Comments? Megan.Foti@stockton.edu or Sreelekha.Prakash@stockton.edu

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) is a prevalent condition affecting people of all ages, various occupations, socioeconomic statuses, and genders. Traditional evidence-based practice treatment for nonspecific low back pain has consisted of core strengthening exercises. However, new evidence suggests Hatha yoga may be a preferable treatment for NSLBP in improving physical functioning. An exhaustive review of the literature revealed core strengthening exercises and Hatha yoga improved physical functioning for NSLBP. Both interventions should be implemented into the plan of care for this population. However, further research is warranted in terms of precise dosage for either core strengthening or Hatha yoga.

Presented by: Jenna Dizinno, Madison Ellis, Paul Harris, Amanda Janiszewski, Arianna Srinivasan and Brooke Wasco

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

An extensive literature review explored if Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training could have better outcomes in reducing pain and increasing strength compared to physical therapy without BFR for individuals > 50 years of age living with knee osteoarthritis (OA). BFR was found to be more effective than low load resistance exercise (LL-RE) alone, and can be used when high load resistance exercise (HL-RE) is not advisable. BFR can be used as a supplementary exercise for patients who cannot tolerate high loads, however, further research is needed to determine the most beneficial BFR parameters to treat knee OA.

Presented by: Aline Jackson, RJ Bohnert, Keith Baltazar and Hector Pagoada

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Does high intensity exercise have more successful outcomes than LSVT-BIG therapy in functional walking and balance in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD)? LSVT BIG is an intensive, one-on-one treatment created to help people with PD and other neurological conditions address balance and other activities of daily living (writing, dressing, getting up from low surfaces) or job-related tasks. Synthesis and levels of evidence identified in the literature revealed short-term outcomes were similar for LSVT-BIG therapy and high-intensity exercise.  Both interventions are beneficial in treating patients with PD. 

Presented by: Harlee York, Kennedy Ilagan, Megan Palmer, Amy Walczak, Daniela Mesa and Elena Carrasquillo

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Is strength training more superior than yoga in improving bone mineral density (BMD) in post menopausal women with osteoporosis? Through our synthesis of research findings we concluded that strength training was not superior to yoga in improving BMD for our population. However, we recommend a combination of resistance, strength training, yoga, nutrition, and patient education would produce the most beneficial outcome to increase BMD in postmenopausal women and improve overall quality of life.

Presented by: Carlo Blaquera and Dana Colorio

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

Is virtual reality more effective in treating children with cerebral palsy (CP <18 years of age) to improve balance compared to traditional strength training? Following a rigorous literature review and ranking of the evidence, results show that neither intervention was superior. However, a combination of strength training and virtual reality therapy demonstrates a more significant outcome to improve balance in children with CP. Variety of interventions may keep children fully engaged in rehabilitation success.

Presented by: Natasha Chiriboga, Alyssa M. Edwards, Connor Matthew Pagkalinawan, Lucas Piekarek and Elizabeth Pilato

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Mary Lou Galantino, HLTH

The primary goal of this literature review and synthesis was to identify risk factors in overhead athletes that may lead to shoulder injuries. The research suggests that several impairments including altered biomechanical, strength, or range of motion (ROM) can adequately predict injury given the current available data. The strongest predictor denoted in various risk models however is a difference greater than or equal to 5° of total ROM between the dominant and non-dominant arm.

Presented by: Tom Corbisiero, Frank Poveromo, Chris Kerr, Marcus Molyneux, Tobias Chislom and Enrique Fiallos

Questions or Comments? MaryLou.Galantino@stockton.edu 

Dr. Adalaine Holton, ARHU

This project examines Arna Bontemps’ 1936 novel Black Thunder, a fictionalized account of Gabriel’s Rebellion, a planned revolt led by an enslaved man named Gabriel in the year 1800 in Henrico County, Virginia. In preparing to write Black Thunder, Bontemps conducted extensive archival research, but rather than treating written historical records as transparent windows onto the past, Bontemps treats them with skepticism, calling attention to the ways that written records of the rebellion were both shaped by and preserved by motivated historical actors. 

Presented by: Dr. Adalaine Holton

Questions or Comments? Adalaine.Holton@stockton.edu 

Dr. Zheng Li, BUSN/TECH

The goal of this project is to create a machine learning model that processes data that is related to public transportation demand (i.e. unemployment rates, gas prices, etc) in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. This model will then use the relevant data to make an accurate prediction as to what the transit demand is in a given day.

Presented by: Joshua Smith

Questions or Comments? Zheng.Li@stockton.edu  

Dr. Loretta Mooney, SOBL

This poster presentation examines the suicide prevention training 'QPR' (Question, Persuade, and Refer). QPR is designed to teach participants to recognize suicide warning signs and how to respond. Participants will learn about QPR and its effectiveness on college campuses. Research findings from a QPR training with Stockton students will also be discussed as well as recommendations for future trainings. 

Presented by: Calli Votta

Questions or Comments? Loretta.Mooney@stockton.edu 

Dr. Kimberley Schanz, SOBL

Research has indicated that what someone watches on television can impact their perceptions of similar, real-life events and that gender has an impact on perceptions of the victim and the offender of a sexual assault. A vignette-based survey was deployed in which the victim and offender's genders were manipulated and media watching was measured. Results determined how sexual orientation and media watching impacted perceptions of responsibility and deservingness of punishment for the sexual assault.

Presented by: Dr. Kimberley Schanz and Jenna Martino

Questions or Comments? Kimberley.Schanz@stockton.edu 

Dr. Yuli Zhang, BUSN

Marketing persuasive materials are often displayed on a curved surface (e.g., a curved hallway). This research aims to investigate how the curvature (concave vs. convex) of a display surface influences the persuasion of the marketing appeals presented on it.

Presented by: Dr. Yuli Zhang

Questions or Comments? Yuli.Zhang@stockton.edu 

Dr. Kevin Coopersmith, EDUC/LEAD

Vertical leadership development is an emerging field of leadership
development based on expanding an individual’s ability to think,
make decisions, collaborate, communicate, and lead in times of
uncertainty and change.

Presented by: Dr. Kevin Coopersmith

Questions or Comments? Kevin.Coopersmith@stockton.edu