Capstones and scholarly projects completed by doctoral students at the University of Northern Colorado.
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2024
Strategies for Reducing Auditory Risk from a Typical Drum Set, Alyssa Marie Beatty
Consideration for Expanding the Audiology Scope of Practice to Include Prescription Medication Authority, Erin Grace Gill
Dementia Implications for Audiology: Cognitive Screening in Clinical Practice, Kelsey May Harris
Adaptation of the Dangerous Decibels Program to Youth in Farming, Whitney Paige Hodges
Analyzing the Relationship Between Cannabis Use and Hearing Loss, Ashley Howe
Otitis Media: Parental Perspectives and Support Needs, Jordan Marie Johnson
Ototoxicity Monitoring Protocols for Common Chemotherapeutics, Megan Pamela Kennedy
Evaluating Auditory Processing in Adolescents and Adults Following a Sports-Related Concussion, Kelsey Danielle Kiesz
Accommodations and Resources for Audiologists with Hearing Loss, Joseph Thomas Kraus
A Proposed Instrument to Determine Mobility Eligibility Criteria and Levels for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Keira Gabrielle Miller
The Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Adult Access to Hearing Aids, Skyler Preston Mumford
Pediatric Ototoxic Monitoring, Destiny Victoria Padilla
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2023
Development of a Comprehensive Primary Care Algorithm to Manage Children Who Are Overweight or Obese, Erika LeAnn Almeida-Trujillo
Incorporating Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids into Private Audiology Practice, Ryan K. Anderson
COVID-19: Implications for Audiology Practice, Madison Jane Bacca
The Audiologist’s Role in Assessment and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, Keeley Ciara Coffee
A Review of the Current Literature on Adult Aural Rehabilitation Programs, Brooke Danielle Gilstad
Educating Health Care Professionals on Implantable Hearing Solutions to Increase Appropriate Referral Rates in Adults, Hailey Lynn Guyette
The Effect of Alcohol on Assessment of the Auditory and Vestibular System, Jessica Kate Hamilton
The Effect of Head Size on Canine Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses, Abigail Eileen Hayes
Fostering Resilience in Nurse Practitioner Practice: Development and Validation of a Guide, Robyn L. Heiser
Spectator Noise Exposures During a Season of Minor League Hockey, Sean Lloyd Hoverson
Normative Auditory Brainstem Evoked Response Characteristics in Puppies, Lauren E. James
Exploring Moral Distress and Reflective Debriefing as a Potential Intervention Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses, Tegan Camille Jones
A Review of the Provision of Hearing Healthcare Through Humanitarian Efforts, Lindsey Koehn
Otoacoustic Emissions: A Case Study Before, During, & After Pregnancy, Leah Eleanor McCaslin
The Effect of Low Frequency Sound on Listening Level, Samuel E. Pennington
Designing a Culturally Relevant Lifestyle Modification Guide for Primary Care Providers to Improve Diabetes Management in the Hispanic Population., Jesusita Elvira Tafoya
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Provider Perspectives About the Use of Phenobarbital in the Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, Kimberly Twaddell
The Use of STEM Gaming to Promote Hearing Health in Youth, Catelyn D. Tweeten
Frequency Specific Hearing Assessment Noise: Minimum Response Levels and Response Times in the Pediatric Population, Justine Louise Wright
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2022
Measuring Spatial Hearing Abilities in Listeners with Simulated Unilateral Hearing Loss, Elizabeth Dawn Benson
Conducting a Needs Assessment to Inform the Development of a Burnout Mitigation Program for Critical Care Nurses, Leighann Marie Brock
Recreational Noise Exposures at Motorsport Events, Mariela Chavira
Improving Healthcare for Adult Patients with Dual Diagnoses of Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder, Erin Lee Christiansen
Sleep Hygiene as a Nonpharmacologic Intervention for Insomnia, Robbie Jill Fendley
Development of a Pilot Educational Seminar for the Integrative Medical Management of Adults With Anxiety, Jessica Lynn Fynboh
Investigating Novice Nurses’ Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty During Nursing Education, Christy Gough
An Approach To Tinnitus Through Mindfulness, Trista Ann Hauser-Smith
The Development of an Algorithm for Prediabetes Screening and Management in Rural Populations with Low Socioeconomic Status, Kyler Rae Hijmans
Aural rehabilitation of older adults with or at risk for cognitive decline: Development of recommendations and supplemental resources based on evidence from the literature., Tavia Marie Hoenecke
Development of a Palliative Care Module for Integration Within an Existing Heart Failure Clinic, Elizabeth Keenan McQuagge
Word Recognition Testing in Children: Modernization of Word Intelligibility by Picture Identification (WIPI) Testing Materials, Ali Katherine Mills
A Proposed Clinical Pathway for the Management of Violent or Potentially Violent Patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Ellie Elizabeth Pfouts
Reducing opioid use in older adults through pain management screening and use of a pain treatment algorithm, Erika Power
Screening for Minimal Hearing Loss in Children, Mackenzie Koven Quinn
Language Barriers in the Field of Audiology: Spanish-Speaking Patient & English-Speaking Audiologist, Jamiles Trejo
Implementing Theory-Based Debriefing in the Clinical Learning Environment to Improve Teaching and Learning Outcomes, Adrienne Denise Wilk
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2021
Extended High Frequency Brainstem Auditory Evoked Testing in Aging Canines, Rebecca Arnold
The Use of Otoacoustic Emissions in Clinical Diagnosis of Hearing Loss in Canines, Morgan Ashby
Healthcare Assessment Algorithms/Guides in Pandemic Eras: Capturing Critical Data (Aged 65 and older), Becky Marie Bautch
Perceptions of Ambient Noise Levels and Vocal Effort When Working as a Fitness Instructor, Ashley Bautista
The Current Perceptions of Practicing Audiologists Regarding the State of Teleaudiology Education and Training, Jessica Bishop
Distortion product otoacoustic emissions in canines: Systematic Changes in amplitude as a function of f2/f1 ratio, Sara Hartson
Development of a Culturally Adaptable Educational Program on Iron-Deficiency Anemia for use in Resource-Limited Communities., Julie Hirman
Tinnitus as an Early Warning Sign of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Industrial Workers, Brennen Karl
Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus for Labor Analgesia in a Critical Access Hospital, Laraine Klunder
Variability in Hearing Threshold When Earphones are Self-Fit, Ashley K. Potter
The Effect of Head Size on Bone Conduction Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response in Canines, Amanda Stone
Recruitment and Retention of Advanced Practice Primary Care Providers in Rural Communities, Nicole Suppes
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2020
Writing to the Middle: The Effects of Undergraduate Writing Curriculum on the Confidence of Audiology Graduate Student Writers, Mckinzee Hubachek
True to Size: Creating an Interdisciplinary Suicide Awareness and Prevention Evidence-based Project in a Nonprofit Academic Medical Center, Darci Martinez
Comparing Perceptions Regarding Accommodation Strategies Used Between Adults with Hearing Loss and Their Communication Partners, Laura Schauer
Effects of Written Instructions on Field Real Ear Attenuation at Threshold Measurements, Katherine M. Steffen
Anesthesia Preoperative Inclusion Criteria for Total Knee Replacement in Ambulatory Surgery Centers: A Clinical Practice Guideline, Richard Torman
The effects of caffeine on video head impulse test results, Elizabeth Zakrzewski
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2019
Development of a Clinical Guideline and Algorithm to Enhance Self-efficacy in Non-compliant Chronic Disease Patients, Karen Alexander
A Best-Evidence-Based Approach to Increase Re-Screening Rates, Nikki Armstrong
Waveform Characteristics of the Canine Click Evoked Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Across Multiple Test Sessions, Hayden H. Bruce
Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss in Primary Care, Hannah Brumbaugh
Perinatal Mental Health: Improving the Quality and Consistency of Health Care Delivery in Kootenai County, Leanne Elisha
Musician Earplugs: Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, Behaviors, and Experiences Among Small Music Venue Workers, Kathryn Hickey
Improving Mammography Adherence in the Primary Care Setting, McKenzee Kemper
Can Performance on a Speech-In-Quiet Monosyllabic Word List Predict Speech-In-Noise Capabilities?, Ellyn Mary Kuehne
Measuring Impact Noise with Smartphone Apps, Jacob Page Leons
Diabetes Education Referral from the Emergency Department to Improve Patient Care and Health Literacy, Chelsea D. Lovelace
Prevalence of High-Frequency Notched Audiometric Configurations Among University Music Students and Faculty, Chandra Maas
Cervical Cancer Screening Management in Primary Care: A Quality Improvement Project, Amanda Lynn Miller
Addressing Health Literacy Needs of the Older Adult Focused on Improving Medication Adherence: an Online Education Program for Nurse Practitioners, Angela D. Pickerel
Extended High-Frequency Békésy Audiometry, Katie Ranshaw
Dementia Screening in a Primary Care Clinic: Quality Improvement Project to Identify A Proper Dementia Screening Tool, Erni Dewi Ruslie
Application of the Wireless Audiometric Testing System at a Refugee Center with a Multilingual Population, Jennifer Ruths
Screening for Melanoma for At-Risk Population: A Practice Guide, Sapana Shakya
Comparison of Automated Hearing Testing Approaches for Outpatients Receiving Ototoxic Chemotherapy, Ashley Stumpf
Recognizing Possible Schizophrenia in the Primary Care Setting: A Brief Information Sheet, Susan H. Winchester
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2018
It Starts With Us: A Plant-Based Experiential Education Program for Healthcare Providers in Northern Colorado, Alexandra Lessem
The Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response in Old Versus Young Horses, Brenna Danielle Melvin
The Education, Clinical Practices, and Collaboration Routines of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in Auditory Processing Disorders in Children, Erika Lynn Murphy
Effectiveness of the Dangerous Decibels Program in Children from Military Families, Danielle R. O'Dorisio
Implementating a Transitional Care Program to Reduce Hospital Readmissions in Medicare Recipients: A Research Translation Pilot Project, Gail Rattigan
Evidence-Based Tuburculosis Screening and Testing Clinical Protocol for Public Health and Primary Care Providers, Kimberly Senn
Capstones/Scholarly Projects from 2017
Chronic Care of Diabetes in the Rural Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Sandra Jane Boone
Hepatitis C Screening in Primary Care, Elizabeth Leigh Cirbo
Optimizing Postpartum Care: The Development of a Debriefing Tool and Guideline for Healthcare Providers, Shirelle L. Claggett