Kevin Gosselin

• Ph.D.
• Professor at The University of Texas at Tyler

The Professional Educator Appreciation and Recognition (PEAR) awards program was created by students at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in 2020 to recognize exemplary educators. We reviewed our 3-year experience of this initiative to identify characteristics of award-winning educators, and to assess the award’s impact. We reviewed the title, depar...

Purpose: Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is a highly prevalent condition in older adults in long-term care (LTC) facilities. This pilot study aimed to test the effects of a vitality acupunch (VA) exercise program on muscle mass, muscle strength, muscle endurance, functional fitness, activities of daily living, quality of life, and slee...

This investigation aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of NeoLight’s Skylife phototherapy device for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. A prospective, two-arm, randomized, unblinded controlled investigation compared total serum bilirubin (TSB) levels at baseline and discharge for a new phototherapy device (Skylife) with an existing photothera...

As online learning expands across the higher education sector, individual university lecturers are required to take on roles that incorporate responsibilities for designing and teaching online courses. Their growing capacities to fulfil these roles are sometimes supported by professional development (PD) programs within their institutions while som...

Background This study of radiation exposure (RE) to physicians performing structural heart procedures evaluated the efficacy of a novel comprehensive radiation shield compared to those of traditional shielding methods. A novel comprehensive shielding system (Protego, Image Diagnostics Inc) has been documented to provide superior RE protection durin...

The concept of being swamped was first described by nurses in a study about hospital nurses’ perceptions of human factors that can contribute to errors by nurses. Being swamped occurs when providers have so much to do that they cannot focus well enough to establish priorities and choose the most important task at hand. In previous studies, being sw...

Objective: The primary objective of this analysis was to compare the safety and efficacy of a novel computerized insulin infusion protocol (CIIP), the Lalani Insulin Infusion Protocol (LIIP), with an established CIIP, Glucommander. Methods: We conducted a 10-month retrospective analysis of 778 patients in whom LIIP was used (August 18, 2020 to J...

Background: Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and common primary brain tumor. Patients usually present with a short clinical history that often includes focal neurological deficits. Historically 1- and 5-year survival of patients with this disease has been low. There are now increasing reports of patients living longer, making it important to und...

Background The catheterization laboratory predisposes to occupational health hazards. Chronic radiation exposure (RE) direct injuries include a predilection to cataracts and concerns for cancers. Indirectly adverse effects underly the prevalence of orthopedic maladies in interventionists, linked to the burden of mandatory protective lead aprons. A...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a pediatric clinic simulation with standardized patients on anxiety, self-efficacy, and performance in family nurse practitioner students. A pediatric clinic simulation was developed in which family nurse practitioner students encountered standardized patients presenting for a well-child visit...

Purpose: Being swamped is defined as "when you are so overwhelmed with what is occurring that you are unable to focus on the most important thing." The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of being swamped in the clinical setting among nurses who are members of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN...

4631 Background: Localized PDAC management has recently evolved. Due to concerns over micro metastases at diagnosis the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for PDAC has become more common. Typical therapies involve the use of multiagent systemic chemotherapies with or without radiation therapy. In retrospective studies, Cancer Antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) no...

e16720 Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is the third most lethal form of cancer in the United States, and is most often diagnosed having already metastasized, making its 5-year survival rate one of the lowest. Metastatic PC (mPC) is most common at sites such as liver, lymph nodes, and lung while, in contrast, brain metastases from PC are rare. Br...

Background: Localized PDAC management has recently evolved. Due to concerns over micrometastases at diagnosis, the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for PDAC has become more common. Typical therapies involve the use of multiagent systemic chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy. Cancer antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) normalization in borderline resecta...

The professional development of online teachers is now commonplace in most universities. Alongside the relatively straightforward decision to provide professional learning support for novice and experienced online educators within universities, decisions about the nature and content of such support are not always as clear cut. The study aimed to ga...

This study sought to examine tai-chi as an anxiety-reducing method to increase self-efficacy and improve performance among baccalaureate nursing students experiencing a patient care simulation. The sample included 63 nursing students enrolled in a traditional or second-degree nursing program. The study used a randomized control group pretest-postte...

Background: Effective therapy for the treatment of PDAC remains one of the greatest unmet oncology clinical needs. The addition of C to G and AP has shown promising clinical data in a previously reported study [J Clin Oncol 35, 2017 (suppl 4S; abstract 341)]. In preclinical work, vitamin D (Vit D) analog therapy decreases myeloid derived suppressor...

Background: Effective therapy for the treatment of PDAC remains one of the greatest unmet oncology clinical needs. The addition of C to G and AP has shown promising clinical data in a previously reported study [J Clin Oncol 35, 2017 (suppl 4S; abstract 341)]. In preclinical work, vitamin D (Vit D) analog therapy decreases myeloid derived suppressor...

Background: Thrombocytopenia may be a concern in treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas (PDAC). Due to anatomic position these tumors commonly cause narrowing or occlusion of the splenic vein which may lead to hypersplenism and thrombocytopenia due to sequestration. PDAC patients with thrombocytopenia have limited options for treatment. Partial...

Abstract Evidence demonstrates health inequities can be ameliorated by a workforce whose diversity reflects the population served. The diversity of the Texas nursing workforce, however, is not reflective of the Texas population. This article reports on a project to recruit and retain minority nurses in Texas. The project goals were to improve enrol...

Background and Purpose An instrument to measure wellness behaviors in adolescent females did not appear in the literature. The purpose of this article is to describe the development and evaluation of the Self-Rated Abilities for Health and Practices Scale–Adolescent Version (SRAHP-A). Methods Initial psychometric testing was conducted with a sampl...

The use of threshold concepts to define key points of curricula is a relatively recent development in educational research. Threshold concepts represent crucial stages of learning, the acquisition of which enables learners to progress from one level of achievement to another. In this context, the learner is described as passing through an unsettlin...

The attitudes of faculty towards interprofessional education (IPE) and teamwork impact the education of health professions education (HPE) students. This paper reports on a study evaluating attitudes from health professions educators towards IPE and teamwork at one academic health science center (HSC) where modest IPE initiatives have commenced. Dr...

The increased anxiety experienced by nursing students during simulations can serve as a significant barrier to learning. The use of anxiety-reducing techniques such as autogenic training (AT) can mitigate the negative effects of anxiety and improve the overall learning experience. The investigators in this study sought to understand the effect of A...

As online education continues to expand across varied educational sectors, so does the demand for professional development programs to guide academic teaching staff through the processes of developing their capacities to design and teach online courses. To meet these challenges at one higher education institution, a mixed methods research study was...

Background Performance anxiety related to nursing simulation can potentially impede student learning. Method This study employed a randomized control group pretest–posttest design to examine the effect of music listening on anxiety, self-efficacy, and performance among baccalaureate nursing students undergoing simulation testing (N = 38; Mage = 23...

Congenital heart disease is identified as the most common birth defect with single ventricle physiology carrying the highest mortality. Staged surgical palliation is required for treatment, with mortality historically as high as 22% in the four- to six-month period from the first- to second-stage surgical palliation, known as the interstage. A stan...

Description: Distance learning is becoming increasingly prevalent in educational settings around the world as it provides more flexibility and access to classes for students and educators alike. While online classrooms are proving to be popular, there is a significant gap in the personalization and humanization of these courses. The Handbook of Re...

Higher education institutions are developing more and more online courses to supplement and augment the courses they offer in on-campus modes. In fact, some universities now offer the majority of their courses through online contexts. However, for academic staff who design and teach these courses, the transition from teaching oncampus courses to te...

Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are a challenging population and the goals of maintaining a HgA1c of 7 or less, and limiting emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations, are not new. The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a practice model mandated by the U.S. Air Force. The primary objective of this study was to quantif...

Aerosolized albuterol delivery is a mainstay treatment for bronchoconstriction; however, almost no data exist that evaluate the clinical outcome of instillation of an endotracheal liquid bolus (ELB) of a bronchodilator directly into the airway. This randomized trial sought to evaluate the efficacy of albuterol lavage via artificial airway with acco...

A group of 95 students representing 10 private and public high schools in a large, rural county in a Southern region of the United States participated in a research study of academic integrity. The researchers also explore the distribution of dishonesty across the areas of examinations, assignments, laboratory experiences, and the general areas of...

Guided by Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, the purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a comprehensive wellness intervention on total wellness, physical fitness, and self-efficacy for health promoting behaviors in adolescent females, ages 14 to 19, enrolled in physical education (PE) classes in Grades 9 to 12. The intervention was admi...

Increasingly, faculty academics are required to teach and design online courses. However, in many cases, faculty members report having low levels of confidence, self-efficacy and competence to teach in online environments. Although their professional learning is often enhanced by institutional support strategies such as workshops, online instructio...

Despite research that suggests parental communication may help deter high-risk sexual behavior among adolescents, parents report a lack of confidence in their ability to answer sexually related questions. The purpose of this study was to test the effect of a multimedia intervention on outcome expectations and perceived self-efficacy for the sex edu...

This study aimed to determine the effects of a flipped classroom (i.e., reversal of time allotment for lecture and homework) and innovative learning activities on academic success and the satisfaction of nursing students. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare three approaches to learning: traditional lecture only (LO), lecture and lecture...

The goal of this project was to enhance students’ learning of course materials by challenging them to providing evidentiary support for their answers on assessments and to build group interaction through guided collaborative learning.

The transfer process includes areas such as academic preparation and advisement, transfer evaluation, financial aid, and psychosocial factors. A descriptive, exploratory method was employed to capture the perceptions of a transfer student cohort regarding their experiences in transitioning from lower division community college enrollment to upper-d...

Today’s higher education professional is beginning to feel the squeeze of higher expectations and the need to deliver instruction in a variety of ways but at always one speed—fast. Faced with an array of delivery avenues, a limited budget, and little time, instructor efficacy could plummet. Collaborative course development, plus a focus on collecti...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Power Balance® bands on strength, flexibility, and balance. Strength and flexibility were measured using the MicroFit system. Strength was measured via a bicep curl and flexibility via the sit-and-reach method. Balance was measured by the BIODEX System SD. There were 4 different conditions fo...

In higher education instiutions academic teaching staff face both bumpy moments and joyful breakthroughs on their journey to become skilful teachers in online learning environments. This paper draws from published literature on online teaching as well as the experiences of an institution’s faculty leaders and faculty teaching staff. Data were gathe...

In this study, the researchers developed a measure to examine the factors that influence and predict behaviors with children using Azjen's Theory of Planned Behavior. The researchers were interested in factors that not only influenced mentoring behavior but also a person's choice to become a mentor for young children. To achieve this purpose, an in...