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Welcome to the website of the 44th Annual Research and Education Forum of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico!

The Annual Forum is the leading academic event of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico. This activity allows students, faculty, and researchers from the campus and other educational institutions in Puerto Rico and abroad to participate and present the results of their projects. In addition, it allows for the exchange of knowledge and debates on new findings resulting from research and programs, which inform about the theory and evidence-based practice of health sciences and education.

The Forum will be held in person from March 13 to 15, 2024, at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Interim Dean for Academic Affairs &
Chair Organizing Committee

Efraín Flores Rivera, MLS, EdD

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Librarian IV & Interim Library Director

Coordinator of the Organizing Committee

Carlos A. Ortiz, PhDc, MBA

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Associate Professor - Director RCM Online

Deanship of Academic Affairs

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Assistant Professor - Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology - School of Medicine

Antonio H. Martins, PhD, Mac

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Associate Professor - Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology - School of Medicine

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Associate Professor - Surgical Sciences Department - Diagnostic Science Section-School of Dental Medicine

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

Professor & Assistant Dean for Research

School of Dental Medicine

José O. Colón Sáez, PhD

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

Associate Professor - Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - School of Pharmacy

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Professor - Human Development Department

Graduate School of Public Health

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Professor - Gerontology Program

Human Development Department-

Graduate School of Public Health

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Associate Professor - Clinical Lab. Sciences Program - School of Health Professions

Sandra I. Ralat, PhD, MSc

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Assistant Professor - Department of Psychiatry School of Medicine

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Professor - Occupational Therapy Program

School of Health Professions

Solymar Solis Báez, BA

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Director

Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice - School of Nursing

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Professor

PhD in Nursing Program - School of Nursing

Carlos J. Cañuelas Perreira, EdD, CPL

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Counselor II

Director Student Center for Counseling and Psychology (CECSI)

We extend our deepest gratitude to the distinguished professors and researchers from the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) Medical Sciences Campus, other UPR campuses, private universities within Puerto Rico, and academic institutions from around the globe for their invaluable collaboration as evaluators of the 162 abstracts received for the 44th Annual Research and Education Forum.

Your expertise, dedication, and comprehensive insights have been instrumental in maintaining this forum's highest academic and scientific excellence standards. The diversity of your academic backgrounds and the depth of your knowledge have contributed significantly to a rich, multidisciplinary discourse essential for fostering innovation and advancing research in our communities and beyond.

This collaboration underscores the unity and strength of our academic and scientific communities and highlights your crucial role in shaping the future of research and education. Your contributions have made a significant impact, ensuring the success of this prestigious event.

We are profoundly thankful for your commitment and look forward to the continued advancements your efforts will inspire.

With sincere appreciation,

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Chair

Organizing Committee

44th Annual Research and Education Forum

University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus

Welcome!

Final Scientific Program

Abstracts MSC Annual Research & Education Forum 2024

Winners

Oral and Posters Presentations

Scientific Program Guides

Plenary Sessions

Organizing Committee

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Efraín Flores Rivera, MLS, EdD

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Carlos A. Ortiz, PhDc, MBA

Carmen L. Cadilla Vázquez, PhD

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Natalia Valentin Carro, MS, PhD

Antonio H. Martins, PhD, Mac

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Milagros J. Toro Arrivillaga, DDS, MSD, PhD

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

José O. Colón Sáez, PhD

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Augusto Elías Boneta, DMD, MSD

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Ana M. Parrilla Rodríguez, MD, MP

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Sandra I. Ralat, PhD, MSc

Nirzka M. Labault Cabeza, PhD, MPH, RPh

Elinette M. Albino, MT, PhD, MSc

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Solymar Solis Báez, BA

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Rosa Román-Oyola, PhD, MEd, OTR/L

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Carlos J. Cañuelas Perreira, EdD, CPL

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Carmen M. Arroyo Noboa, PhD, MSN, MSc, RN, FCCM

Acknowledgment and Gratitude to Our Evaluators

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