Stander Symposium abstract book - University of Dayton

POSTER SESSION 1
blood pressures and BMI’s. The study found no statistical significant improvements in either blood pressure or BMI, but all subjects did improve
their daily step count (2628.66 steps/day).
The Feasibility and Effect of a Kickboxing Training Program on the Balance, Gait, and
Overall Quality of Life of Persons with Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Series
Presenter(s): Michele L Baeder
Advisor(s): Kurt J Jackson
Physical Therapy Doctoral Program - Honors Thesis
Physical activity may be utilized to reduce and prevent the secondary effects of multiple sclerosis. Kickboxing training is a non-traditional high
intensity exercise which focuses on increasing balance, strength, and mobility. The objective of the case series is to examine the feasibility and
effect of a 5-week kickboxing training program on the balance and gait of three individuals with MS. Five individuals with multiple sclerosis
participated in the 5-week kickboxing study. Three participants completed all phases of testing and training. The program consisted of three
training sessions per week, resulting in 15 total sessions. Outcome measures were tested on three separate occasions; baseline, pre-training, and
post-training. Outcome measures included the Mini BESTest, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), Timed Up and Go (TUG), walking
speed, Activities Specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC), and MS Quality of Life Survey (MSQOL). The only consistent improvement found was in
balance confidence, as measured by the ABC scale. There was no improvement found in the balance measures, gait speed and health related quality
of life. A kickboxing training program is feasible and safe for persons with multiple sclerosis. Further research may be needed with an increase
in the number of participants and in the duration of the program may produce greater improvement of the outcome measures.
Cultural Competence: A Personal Journey to Becoming a Culturally Relevant Educator
Presenter(s): Margaret M Edison
Advisor(s): Beverly A Tillman
Teacher Education - Honors Thesis
This research project examines the researcher’s cultural experiences and subsequent reactions toward them during a four-month study abroad
program in Ireland. Daily experiences were recorded via journaling and then compared to research-based attributes of culturally responsive educators.
The researcher compared the self-analysis of the journalsto research-based attributes of culturally-responsive teachers in an attempt to
discover what qualities and skills the researcher needs to further develop and improve. From the comparison, an action plan for the researcher’s
professional development with regard to becoming culturally competent has emerged. This research project is significant because the researcher
intends to be an urban teacher and therefore will be working with students of many cultures. Understanding what is required to be culturally
competent will allow the researcher to successfully work with all students.
Educating Toward Attitudes in End of Life Care
Presenter(s): Nancy P Silverman
Advisor(s): Carolyn S Ridenour
Teacher Education - Graduate Research
With the intent of integrating educational activities into the existing medical school curriculum that prepare the attitudes of medical students
to care for the terminally ill, this study seeks to determine the opportunities and constraints within the medical school environment that could
potentiate or prevent its fruition. Crucial to understanding what is involved in developing this program is knowing what the physician seeking certification
in palliative medicine is required to know. Building an introductory end of life care (EOL) program requires a survey of the requirements
of governing agencies, accrediting bodies, the extent of current EOL program support, and time constraints. I will use Imogene King’s dynamic
interacting systems framework to direct the development of the program that introduces the concept of palliative care and attitudinally prepares
them to provide palliative medicine to the terminally ill patient. Modalities for learning will be suggested that help teach to student attitudes.
Program integration considers the school year and opportunities for patient exposure.
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