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1. Three new strategies for improving biosecurity and invasive species management to build resilience in Pacific Islands

Author

Benjamin D. Hoffmann, Laura Brewington, Phil Andreozzi, Souad Boudjelas, Michael D. Day, Mark Ero, Trevor Jackson, Christy Martin, and Michelle Montgomery

Subjects
Biology (General), QH301-705.5
Abstract

The inaugural Pacific Ecological Security Conference (PESC) was held in October 2022, bringing together over 100 island leaders, policy-makers, natural resource managers and global and regional invasive species experts to prioritise the critical issue of invasive species in the Pacific Islands Region. Participants confirmed that invasive species are a major threat to building and maintaining climate resilience and adaptability of Pacific Island ecosystems, as well as food security, biodiversity, sustainable livelihoods and the protection of cultural resources and way of life. Three region-wide strategic action plans were developed to guide interventions focused on the topics of invasive ants, coconut rhinoceros beetle and the use of biological control as a pest and weed management tool. These plans were the major outcome of the PESC and, when implemented, will result in coordinated activities that take a “whole-of-Pacific” approach to invasive species biosecurity and management. Here, we briefly describe the background, planning and engagement process for the three plans, summarise any country- and territory-level data obtained through the process and detail what is planned to occur over the next few years. In addition to the adoption and implementation of the strategies as a result of this inaugural PESC, we anticipate that the PESC will become the premier regional conference aimed at reducing the entry and impacts of invasive species to improve sustainability of environments and peoples of the Pacific.

Published
2024
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6. Fighting for Survival : My Journey Through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection

Author

Christy Martin, Ron Borges, Christy Martin, and Ron Borges

Subjects
Victims of family violence--United States, Self-esteem in women--United States, Abused women--United States--Biography, Women boxers--United States--Biography, Women athletes--United States--Biography
Abstract

If you were riveted by the Netflix documentary Untold: Deal with the Devil, find out Christy Martin's whole story in this fascinating autobiography.Boxing legend Christy Martin was a trailblazer in the ring and continues to be an inspiration to female fighters across the globe. She is without a doubt the most important woman in the history of female combat sports. But behind the scenes Martin was in a losing battle, unable to express her true sexual identity and struggling to survive sexual and domestic abuse at the hands of her husband.In Fighting for Survival: My Journey through Boxing Fame, Abuse, Murder, and Resurrection, Christy Martin recounts her harrowing yet inspiring story. Growing up in a small town in West Virginia, Martin felt forced to keep her sexual orientation hidden to please her family and the sports world, eventually agreeing to a sham marriage with coach Jim Martin. While she rose to prominence in the world of boxing, Martin was secretly contending with substance abuse, domestic violence, and an attempted murder by her husband, who left her to die on their bedroom floor.Fighting for Survival reveals how Martin battled back to life from her near-death experience, how she overcame abuse, violence, addiction, and 40 years of living in the closet, and how she turned her pain into victory and debasement into triumph. Her story is one of hope and self-belief, an inspiration for anyone struggling to break the chain of abuse or who fears to be open about their sexual orientation. It is more than the story of a boxing champion; it is the story of a survivor.

Published
2022

7. Improving provider awareness to statin prescribing guidelines: A quality improvement project

Author

Christy Martin, Cori Johnson, and Roxanne Phillips

Subjects
medicine.medical_specialty, Statin, Quality management, medicine.drug_class, Nurse practitioners, Arterial disease, Reminder Systems, Psychological intervention, Guidelines as Topic, Disease, 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology, 03 medical and health sciences, Peripheral Arterial Disease, 0302 clinical medicine, Statistical significance, Medicine, Electronic Health Records, Humans, Retrospective Studies, 030504 nursing, business.industry, Awareness, Quality Improvement, Southeastern United States, Medical–Surgical Nursing, Emergency medicine, Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors, 0305 other medical science, business, PDCA
Abstract

Guidelines recommend statin therapy for all patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) due to the increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. A lack of adherence to these guidelines was identified at a vascular clinic located in the southeastern United States. The aim of this nurse practitioner–led quality improvement project was to increase the percentage of patients with lower extremity PAD who were prescribed a statin medication at this clinic. Baseline data were obtained via a chart review. Using the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model, a paper tool depicting an evidence-based algorithm was implemented in the clinic for 6 weeks to increase awareness of guidelines (PDSA cycle 1). Next, an electronic pop-up reminder was implemented in the electronic health record for the following 6 weeks (PDSA cycle 2). Data were collected throughout the process and analyzed to determine if either intervention increased the number of patients with PAD who were prescribed a statin medication. Baseline data revealed only 54.16% of patients were on a statin medication. After PDSA cycle 1, an average of 70.8% of patients were on a statin medication. PDSA cycle 2 revealed an average of 73.3% of patients were taking a statin medication. ANOVA was conducted and showed statistical significance between the groups (P = .003). There was statistical significance between baseline and implementation of the algorithm and baseline and implementation of the pop-up, but not between the 2 interventions. These findings are consistent with research suggesting algorithms and electronic reminders may increase medical staff awareness of guidelines. Standardization of these interventions enhanced provider adherence to guidelines and ultimately improved patient outcomes.

Published
2019

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