Wilkes University

About: Wilkes University is a education organization based out in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Pharmacy. The organization has 616 authors who have published 1032 publications receiving 21050 citations. The organization is also known as: Wilkes & Wilkes College.

Impact of faculty development process in renewing engineering education

Abstract: The effect of the faculty development process on reviewing engineering education is addressed, with particular attention given to the functions of faculty scholarship. Practical approaches and management strategies in this area are discussed. >

Enhanced responsivity by integration of interdigitated electrodes on Ge 0.93 Sn 0.07 infrared photodetectors

Abstract: The interdigitated electrodes were integrated on Ge0.93Sn0.07/Ge heterostructure photoconductive detectors. Photoresponse extending to 2.2 μm was achieved, and the enhanced responsivity with reduced spacing between interdigitated electrodes was observed at room temperature.

Energy Spectrum and Carrier Statistics Numerical Analysis for Nanostructure Device Application

Abstract: Numerical analysis of energy spectrum and carrier statistics for nanostructure device application is presented. The low-dimensional energy spectrum was successfully derived for the respective quasi 3D, 2D and 1D system that invoked the effect of quantum confinement (QCE) comparable to the De Broglie wavelength (lamdaD @ 10nm). For non-degenerately (ND) doped samples the Fermi-Dirac (FD) integral is well approximated by Boltzmann statistics. However, in degenerate doped quasi 3D, 2D and 1D device, the FD integral is found to be approximated by order one-half, zero and minus one-half respectively. The Fermi energy is revealed to be a weak (logarithmic) function of carrier concentration, but varies linearly with temperature in the ND regime. However, for strongly degenerate statistics, the Fermi energy is independent of temperature and is a strong function of carrier concentration.

Evaluation of the effect of selecting gluteal injection site on the pain injection based on anthropometric indices and body shape pattern: A randomised controlled trial study.

Abstract: Aims and objectives This study was aimed at comparing the effect of injection site selection based on anthropometric indices and body shape pattern on pain injection Background Pain is one of the common complications of intramuscular injection Selecting the right place for gluteal injection is one of the challenges of nursing which can increase the safety and success of the injection and thereby reduce the pain severity caused by it Design Open-label randomized controlled trial study Methods In this study, 162 eligible subjects referred to the emergency unit of Vasei Hospital of Sabzevar, Iran were randomly assigned to three groups of control, anthropometric indices and body shape pattern Subjects in the control group received dorsogluteal injection (traditional way) In the anthropometric group, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC) and anterior superior iliac spine to iliac tubercle (ASIS-IT), and in body shape pattern group, observed body shape indices (OBS), BMI and sex were used to select the gluteal injection site Pain injection was assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) The CONSORT checklist was used Results The mean age of the participant was 3943 ± 1316 and 4321% (n = 70) were male Based on multiple linear regression analysis, the mean pain injection was substantially lower in body shape pattern as compared to the control group (r2 : 26; bxy = -041; 95% CI: -081, -001; p = 043) The mean pain injection was significantly greater in the left leg injection than right one (r2 : 26; bxy = 044; 95% CI: 006, 081; p = 021) Conclusions Findings of this study suggest that the selection of a gluteal injection site based on body shape pattern in comparison with traditional dorsogluteal injection method has a significant effect on pain injection relief Relevance to clinical practice Nurses can choose the appropriate gluteal injection site based on the body shape pattern to reduce the pain of the intramuscular (IM) gluteal injections

Patient perceptions of a student-led remote hypertension education program

Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed healthcare, promoting a shift to remote services. Managing long-term therapy conditions, like hypertension, became increasingly difficult due to limited access to care. During these unprecedented times, two community pharmacies collaborated with a school of pharmacy to develop a new remote program to encourage patient centered disease state management. Objectives: The primary objective was to describe patient perceptions of participating in a student-led, remote hypertension education program. The secondary objective was to gain insight on perceptions of the program's impact on current lifestyle. Methods: Second- and third-year pharmacy students worked with faculty preceptors to develop and remotely deliver an 8-week curriculum. During each call, students educated on a topic and set S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) goals. After completing the program, participants were interviewed regarding their experience. This study was a qualitative design using semi-structured interviews. Participants in the program were interviewed by trained investigators. All interviews were recorded, transcribed, and thematically coded to address study outcomes. Results: A total of 12 participant interviews were conducted with all participants 50 years of age or older and a majority having a diagnosis of hypertension for greater than 20 years. From the interviews, six dominant themes were identified. Themes were: (a) students were knowledgeable, professional, and engaged;(b) participants felt comfortable communicating with the students and developed a positive relationship;(c) participants expressed having a positive impact on the students' education;(d) the program was organized;(e) participants reported positive lifestyle changes or reinforced habits that they plan to continue, and (f) the remote nature of the program was convenient, but face-to-face interaction was missed. Conclusion: Participants had an overwhelmingly positive experience completing the program. Utilizing students for development and implementation allowed the pharmacies to offer an additional clinical service and was a factor that impacted patient engagement and participation.