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College of Health Sciences

Research

Technology to Improve Care

» Research Themes

The research themes from the College of Health Sciences span several key areas within the College, particularly focusing on Nursing and Physician Assistant (PA) professional practice, leadership, and allied health. Key areas include forensic nursing, diabetes management and self-care, health studies with the US Army, and interprofessional collaboration.  In highlighting the scholarly work of the LTU faculty involved in Healthcare Violence Reduction: Initiatives are directed towards reducing violence in healthcare settings, supported by various grants and partnerships. This includes studying best practices and securing funding for implementing violence reduction strategies in clinical environments. Current research will focus on examining data and gaps in incident reporting using data from MI Hospitals and beta testing strategies to reduce risk and harm. The data and technology tested to address this complex problem will necessitate a secure and expansive data management and computing system. Further, Acute Nursing Care and Educational Interventions: This research includes improving palliative care practices in acute settings, particularly for stroke patients, and evaluating the efficacy of technology, such as AI tools like ChatGPT, in supporting nursing education, including grading written essays and reducing grading biases. Healthcare systems generate 50 petabytes of data annually and as LTU faculty access databases and develop and test technology solutions, the need to manage and coordinate data information and security is immense.

The research themes from the College of Health Sciences span several key areas within the College, particularly focusing on Nursing and Physician Assistant (PA) scholarship. Among these themes, the work the college is doing in Healthcare Violence Reduction

  1. Healthcare Worker Safety and Workplace Well-being: Research is centered on the Center for Healthcare Workplace Violence Prevention research initiatives. Current research will focus on examining data and gaps in incidence reporting using data from MI Hospitals via the MHA.org. The data and technology tested to address this complex problem will necessitate a v
  2. Forensic Nursing and Social Responsibility: Efforts focus on addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) and their impact on health outcomes for populations affected by violence. This includes the professional development of nurses to increase awareness of SDOH and advocating for social justice through forensic nursing.
  3. Diabetes Management and Self-Care: Studies target the self-care practices of African Americans with diabetes, emphasizing the role of spirituality, self-efficacy, and health literacy in managing type 2 diabetes. There is a particular focus on how these factors influence diabetes knowledge and self-management practices.
  4. Acute Nursing Care and Educational Interventions: This research includes improving palliative care practices in acute settings, particularly for stroke patients, and evaluating the efficacy of technology, such as AI tools like ChatGPT, in supporting nursing education, including grading written essays and reducing grading biases.
  5. Healthcare Violence Reduction: Initiatives are directed towards reducing violence in healthcare settings, supported by various grants and partnerships. This includes studying best practices and securing funding for implementing violence reduction strategies in clinical environments. Current research will focus on examining data and gaps in incidence reporting using data from MI Hospitals via the MHA.org. The data and technology tested to address this complex problem will necessitate a secure and expansive data management and computing system.
  6. Interprofessional Collaboration and Community Health: Research includes collaborative efforts with local health initiatives, such as mentoring students in community health projects, contributing to health expos, and supporting free clinics. There is a strong emphasis on community engagement and interprofessional education.
  7. Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education (CME): Ongoing professional development through participation in workshops, conferences, and as reviewers of research proposals. These activities focus on areas like opioid prescribing, implicit bias training, and advancing knowledge in specialized fields such as forensic nursing and diagnostic imaging.

These themes reflect a commitment to advancing clinical practice, addressing health inequities, and fostering educational innovation within nursing, allied health sciences, and physician assistant fields.

 

» Simulation Labs

LTU’s simulation lab provides an immersive learning experience for students training for the healthcare field. Whether hanging IV bags, listening to lung sounds, or assessing pressure ulcers, the use of realistic mannequins and medical equipment provide an opportunity to gain knowledge and hone crucial problem-solving skills in an environment that allows for reflection, conversation, and critique.

» Essenz heart-lung machine​

LTU students were among the first in the world to train on the Essenz heart-lung machine, which takes on the functions of the heart and lungs for patients. The new heart-lung machine reduces systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and improves patient hospital stay time. The features allow professionals to better manage cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), especially in critical patients, which helps reduce stroke risk factors while decreasing hospital stays and costs. Members of the LTU faculty first patented and published these novel techniques. And access to hands-on experience with the newest technology helps LTU students start their careers at the front of the pack.

» Healthcare Violence Reduction Center

The Healthcare Violence Reduction Center aims to address the rising issue of violence in U.S. healthcare settings by leveraging multidisciplinary research and innovative solutions. We provide healthcare providers with strategies to reduce violence, enhance safety, and improve patient care.

Vision

To create a safer healthcare work environment where every provider can deliver exceptional patient care without fear of violence.

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Find your Passion

As the need for specialized healthcare professionals grows, our programs are carefully crafted to ensure students have the skills to succeed.

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Caring about Student Outcomes

With small class sizes and a mutually supportive learning community, LTU’s Health Sciences faculty are deeply invested in supporting student success.

» Document Viewer

Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.