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Doctoral Research Project (DRP) Guide

Published DRPs

Boatman, D. (2021). Appalachian Caregiver Perspectives on Childhood Gun Safes on Childhood Gun Safety in the Home. Journal of Appalachian Health, 3(1), Article 4. https://doi.org/10.13023/jah.0301.04

Conley, C. A. (2023). Student nurses' end-of-life and post mortem care self-efficacy: A descriptive study. Nurse Education Today, 121, 1-6. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S026069172200435X?dgcid=author

Crisco, K. (2021). A closer look at the association between African American men’s perceptions of healthcare providers’ cultural sensitivity and hypertension. Patient Experience Journal, 8(2), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.35680/2372-0247.1610

Davis, J., & Ayars, C. (2021). Retention of sterile compounding knowledge among pharmacy technicians. Journal of Pharmacy Technology, 37(5), 219–224. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F87551225211032395

Helmbrecht, B., & Ayars, C. (2021). Predictors of stress in first-generation college students. Journal of Student Affairs and Research Practice, 58(2), 214-226. https://doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2020.1853552

Kays, P. (in press). Empathy during patient-provider interactions for women with chronic pelvic pain: A qualitative study. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy.

Lamon, C. (2020). Medical residents' perspectives on palliative medicine during residency. Oklahoma State Medical Proceedings, 4(1). https://www.okstatemedicalproceedings.com/index.php/OSMP/article/view/126

Melvin, C. (2020, Fall). Linked together: One Health. Today’s Veterinary Nurse, 3(4), 30-36. https://todaysveterinarynurse.com/articles/linked-together-one-health/

Mills, D. A., & Bernstein, J. (2021). A community of practice in dental education: A phenomenon of newcomers becoming oldtimers. Journal of Dental Educationhttps://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.12582

Prier, J., & Ayars, C. (2021). Evaluation of ethics curricula and faculty in accredited undergraduate radiologic technology programs. Radiologic Technology, 92(4), 331-334.http://www.radiologictechnology.org/content/current

Rivera, M. (2020). How do we prepare respiratory therapists to work in neonatal and pediatric ICUs? A qualitative study. Respiratory Care, 65(Suppl 10). Article 3408947. http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/65/Suppl_10/3408947

Schuh, W. (2021, April 23). College student preferences of telepsychiatry. Journal of American College Healthhttps://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1908305

Sloan, L., & Obisesan, O. (2020). The CMS emergency preparedness rule: Challenges for rural medical centers. Risk, Hazards & Crises in Public Healthhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/rhc3.12203

Tyler, T. J. (2021). Identifying teaching methods used by clinical instructors in nuclear medicine. Radiologic Technology, 92(4), 354-366. http://www.radiologictechnology.org/content/current

Welch, L. M., & Ayars, C. L. (2021). Investigation of the cultural competence of dental hygienists practicing in the state of Utah. Journal of Dental Hygiene, 94(5), 66-67. https://jdh.adha.org/

Yazel-Smith, L. G., Bishop, C. A., & Ayars, C. L. (2020). Obesity health education integrated into current work roles of health education specialists. American Journal of Health Studies, 35(3), 192–201. https://amjhealthstudies.com/index.php/ajhs/article/view/238

Mann, B. & Obisesan, O. (February 2022). Medical Student Perception of Understanding Skills Needed in Treating Cardiac Patients through Simulation-Based Encounters in a Clinical Skills Curriculum. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (JOM), 122(3),133-139. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2021-0086.