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RESEARCH
Gina Alexander
Gina Alexander, Ph.D., MPH, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Nursing
“Mind-body intervention for health
promotion: exploring efficacy among
individuals, families, and healthcare
professionals”
Alexander’s
presentation
described
the research trajectory of a junior
faculty member, highlighting previous
studies and plans for future research. Previous work stemmed from
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team on two randomized
controlled trials regarding the effects of an eight-week Iyengar yoga
program on cardiovascular disease risk in (1) sedentary, overweight
postmenopausal women; and (2) older adults with type 2 diabetes. A
qualitative analysis of the perceived benefits of yoga practice yielded
four major themes: the practice of yoga led to (1) improved physical
function in the form of enhanced energy and body awareness; (2)
enhanced mental/emotional state in the form of reduced stress/
anxiety and enhanced calmness; (3) enriched sleep quality; and (4)
improved dietary behaviors.
Sarah Manspeaker
Sarah Manspeaker, Ph.D., MSEd, BS
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice,
Kinesiology
“Barriers to implementation of evidence
based practice”
The need for inclusion of evidence-based
practice (EBP) concepts in professional
athletic training education is evident as the
profession transitions toward a balance between evidence and clinical
decision-making. Currently, little information is available regarding
the presence and instruction of EBP in this setting. Manspeaker
concluded there is a need to include EBP concepts in entry-level
education to promote critical thinking, inspire potential research
interest and further develop the available body of knowledge in our
growing clinical practice.
James Petrovich
James Petrovich, Ph.D., LMSW
Assistant Professor, Social Work
“The use of critical services by people who
are homeless before and after placement
in supportive housing”
This presentation reported on a more
recent study examining whether the use
of medical services by people who are
homeless changed after being provided
with housing and intensive case management. The study compared
overall health care service use, the use of specific emergency,
outpatient, inpatient and urgent care services, and the fiscal costs
of services provided to 100 formerly homeless people during the
18-month periods before and after housing. Findings were that the
overall use of health care services and the fiscal cost of services
HCNHS
Faculty
Research
Symposia
2011-2012
The Harris College Faculty Research
Symposium was established three
years ago to highlight different faculty
across the departmental disciplines
in Harris College for two reasons:
connect faculty, students and staff to
each other for research endeavors and
create an awareness and respect for
each other’s work. We strive to create
a positive research atmosphere for our
undergraduate and graduate students,
which is enhanced through the symposia
endeavors. The faculty presentation
abstracts demonstrate the variety of
research programs in the college. All
information related to the upcoming
2012-2013 symposia can be found at the
Harris College Research website under
Current Activities: Research Seminar
Series (www.harrisresearch.tcu.edu).
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