http://hdl.handle.net/10150/595895 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:03:53 GMT 2026-03-11T11:03:53Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679760 BEST PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES IN HEALTHCARE FOR DEAF PATIENTS Wesson, Stella This thesis explores research on deaf patients and how they view their experiences in a hospital setting and proposes evidence based recommendations for interventions such as providing interpretation accommodations and education to healthcare professionals. Over 50 million people in the United States have a hearing disability where people are either hard of hearing or completely deaf (James et al., 2022). Evidence based recommendations enable healthcare professionals to provide patients with the highest quality of care. The recommendations for caring for deaf patients include providing proper interpretation accommodations upon admission to the hospital and throughout all aspects of care to ensure effective communication and understanding. Additional recommendations call for the implementation of an electronic order set to create a structured outline to follow during care and incentivizing the continuing education of providers and nurses to become familiar with American sign language. These interventions aim to increase patient satisfaction and understanding and decrease the communication gap deaf populations struggle with within the healthcare field. The final chapter includes the implementation proposal using the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle to evaluate and refine the intervention. Nurses should remain committed to continuing educational efforts by staying current on research to provide the greatest care for all patients. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679760 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679759 A Review and Policy Analysis of the Causes and Impact of the Lack of Medical Research for Minority Groups Weaver, Symone Olivia Medical practices are backed by research to guarantee that patients receive the best care possible to get better. This research is found through clinical trials and require human participants in many cases to see how to best treat patients. The majority of participants in clinical trials do not represent all skin tones and economic classes. This leads to inaccurate results and poor treatment of diverse patients. It is known that people who participate in clinical trials have better health outcomes because more is known about how to treat them. It is unfair to minority groups who do not feel comfortable participating in research and who are unable to due to external circumstances. There have been policies put in place to combat this problem by requiring clinical trials to include women and minority groups, but it does not rectify the issues that are prohibiting these groups from volunteering. A lack of trust in healthcare workers that has built up over time from past experiences needs to be addressed. There are also cultural and language barriers that may not be understood. A literature review and policy analysis has been conducted in order to better understand the barriers surrounding the lack of diversity in clinical trials as well as ways to improve diversity. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679759 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679758 INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA MENOPAUSIA Vij, Vanshikha Menopause is a significant transitional period in a woman’s life, yet access to accurate and culturally relevant information remains limited, particularly for populations with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the United States. In Tucson, Arizona, a city with a substantial Spanish-speaking population, many individuals face barriers to understanding menopause, including the lack of health education resources in their primary language (CDC, 2024). This project examines the creation of patient education materials—guides, audio recordings, and videos—designed to provide accessible, evidence-based menopause information to Spanish-speaking populations. Existing research highlights that LEP patients often experience disparities in health literacy and outcomes due to insufficient linguistically and culturally tailored health information (CDC, 2024). Despite this, few resources like this exist, illustrating a gap in both public health and patient education literature. The project’s central aim is to increase health literacy and empower Spanish-speaking individuals to understand and manage menopause symptoms effectively. Through a creative process centered around English to Spanish translation and involving content development, scriptwriting, and multimedia production, the project transforms technical health information into formats that are easy to access, comprehend, and use. This work highlights the importance of culturally and linguistically appropriate health education, demonstrating how creative media can bridge gaps in health knowledge for underserved populations. By providing Spanish-speaking communities with practical, understandable resources on menopause, the project contributes to broader efforts in health equity, patient empowerment, and community education. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679758 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679757 Sex Based Differences in Young Athletes Contributing to Musculoskeletal Injuries and Recovery Vasquez, Alexa Most athletes begin their sport(s) from a young age which is great for their emotional, mental, and physical development. The problem arises between male and female athletes when they reach the age of puberty because the mechanisms of their bodies change. Parents, coaches, and athletes alike need to be educated. Adolescent athletes need to be educated about how changes to their bodies affect their training. Males and females should be taught to train differently. For this literature, articles were found from search engines and databases such as Google Scholar, Google, and the University of Arizona online libraries.The key words searched for were: adolescent, athlete, sex, male, female, concussion, joints, puberty, hormones, recovery, biological/physiological differences. Adolescents in particular are more at risk for injury compared to older, more experienced adults. One factor is differences in neurotransmitters. Higher levels of dopamine lead to risk-taking. Risk-taking behavior can increase the chances of injury. This is common in both adolescent male and female athletes. The majority of biological differences between males and females can be attributed to hormone differences and their wide ranging physiological effects. Male bodies are dominated by testosterone. Female bodies experience hormone fluctuations of estrogen, progesterone, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone. Estrogen and progesterone are the main female hormones. The physiological differences become noticeable once puberty begins. These musculoskeletal differences manifest as increased flexibility in females and greater speed and strength in males. Females experience more personal variation in musculoskeletal performance due to the menstrual cycle. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10150/679757 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z