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The Effects Of Nurse-To-Patient Ratios On Patient Outcomes In A Variety Of Hospital Settings, Sydney Montgomery

Scholars Week

Nurse-to-patient ratios has been a topic of discussion that has gained momentum over the last several years. In the state of Kentucky, there is no policy mandating a maximum nurse to patient ratio. However, evidence-based practice suggests that lower nurse-to-patient ratios results in better patient outcomes and therefore, the majority of policies in place regarding nurse to patient ratios are not based on best evidence.

The Influence Of The Upbringing Styles Of Parents On The Risky Behavior Of Students From The Aspect Of The Consumption Of Psychoactive Substances (Drugs), Mirlinde Bilalli, Valdet Iseini, Emire Bilalli

UBT International Conference

Risky behavior is a serious public health problem in EU countries. Most of the illnesses in adolescents are the result of risky behaviors related to drug consumption. Problems that lead to the risk behavior may be required in the poor quality of family life and the inadequate way of upbringing.

Aim: To determine the role of upbringing styles of parents with the habits of consuming psychoactive substances (drugs).

Material and Methods: A study was conducted on a sample of 600 respondents, pupils from primary and secondary schools on the territory of the Polog region. Тhe scale used to …

Stress Level And Burn-Out Among Prizren Mental Health Professionals, Herolind Fanaj, Valedete Alidema Serreqi, Shukrije Statovci

UBT International Conference

Work stress as well as burnout have been found in different occupations at different levels. Maslach Burnout Inventory Questionnaires and Self-Report Form of Job Satisfaction were used to investigate the level of stress and burn-out in mental health professionals in Prizren and at the same time their possible causes of stress and burn-out. Participants in the research were (N = 24, Mage = 41.19, SD = 8.03), respondents of both sexes, dominated by female respondents with 16 respondents or 66.7%. High stress level resulted in 66.7% of the sample; emotional exhaustion at 16.7%; depersonalization at 37.5%and 100% resulted in a …

Huge Malformation Of Head (Encephalocela) Case Report, Besnik Elshani, Saliha Sh. Krasniqi, Fëllënza Spahiu, Yllka Krasniqi

UBT International Conference

The skull is one of the most important elements which serve to protect the human head, and including other organs with the jaw. With this being said, sometimes the skull is not strong enough such as when a baby is born, therefore a condition such as Encephalocele may appear. Encephalocele is a neural tube defect that may appear in Parietal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, and Anterior meaning the face of an individual. Moreover, the most common case is the Occipital Lobe, which is located in the back of the head, while Parietal in on the top of the head

Community Score Card (Csc) On The Quality Of Health Services In Phc Focusing On Patients With Diabetes Mellitus In The Municipality Of Lipjan, Agim N. Krasniqi

UBT International Conference

Community score card was first used in Lipjan Municipality as an instrument for measuring patient satisfaction with health services, and evaluation of PHC services by providers of these services, focusing on type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. This activity was developed in support of AQH, through the NGO POLIS and the workers of the PHC-Lipjan The purpose of this research was to identify community needs and opportunities to solve these problems, Involvement of the community in decision-making and monitoring of services in PHC, Relevance of findings by CSC and current internal management and Ministry of Health level.

Methodology …

Nir Spectral Signatures Of Flexor And Extensor Muscles Of The Upper And Lower Limb In Humans At Varying Lengths, Antonio Curra, Riccardo Gasbarrone, Giuseppe Bonifazi

UBT International Conference

NIR spectroscopy provides the spectral signatures (i.e. “fingerprints”) of living human muscles, which represent specific, accurate, and reproducible measures of their overall biological status. We showed that chemometric analysis applied to NIR spectra acquired from the upper limb distinguishes the biceps from the triceps. We acquired muscles reflectance spectra in the Vis-SWIR regions (350-2500 nm), utilizing an ASD FieldSpec 4™ Standard-Res Spectroradiometer with a spectral sampling capability of 1.4 nm at 350-1000 nm and 1.1 nm at 1001-2500 nm. Optical spectroscopy proves effective for studying human muscles in vivo and contribute to non-invasive more thorough evaluation of the muscular system.

“Medical Treatment” At Pristina Hospital Of 30 Albanians Injured Persons In Dubrava Prison During The Period 19-22 May 1999, Saliha Sh. Krasniqi, Besnik Elshani, Dafina Krasniqi, Isa Haxhiu, Shqiptar Demaç, Rexhep Gjyliqi, Florije Krasniqi, Besarta Bujupi Krasniqi, Fellanza Spahiu, Yllka Krasniqi, Fitim Selimi, Zejnë Buja

UBT International Conference

The horror experienced by the 30 wounded in Dubrava Prison from 19.05.1999 until release from Pristina Hospital which then continued in Serbian prisons. The study involved 30 patients injured in Dubrava Prison from 19-22 May 1999. Their hospitalization was performed at the Pristina Hospital at the Vascular Surgery Clinic from 26.05.1999-08.06.1999. They stayed in the hospital 1-15 days and then they returned to prison again. Their average age was 32.4 years, The youngest was 17 years old The oldest was 50 years old Two patients had no birthdays in the hospital admission protocol. Of the 30 Albanian wounded, two died …

International Conference On Medicine And Nursing & Pharmaceutical And Natural Sciences, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

UBT International Conference

UBT Annual International Conference is the 8th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development.The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent advancements …

06 Effect Of Empathy Development On Service-Learning - Andrews University Nursing School/Community Partnership – Benton Harbor Program., Carlisle Sutton, Shawna Trotman Henry, Khonnah Weithers , Rn, Bsn, Msnc, Ccrn, Bea Ade-Oshifogun

2024 Celebration of Community Engagement

Background: Andrews University’s administration acknowledges the university’s obligation to seek higher levels of community engagement. The relatively recent adoption of the motto—Seek knowledge, Affirm faith, Change the world—speaks to the intent of the organization to become an agent for positive change. Consequently, educators are encouraged to understand and support community engagement efforts to mold students into World Changers. It is with this backdrop that Andrews University embarked on a pilot project with the School of Nursing to see the effect of empathy development on a service-learning program at Benton Harbor High School.

Aim of Project: To determine the level of …

The Burden Of Diarrhea: A Survey Of The Caregivers’ Opinions And Perceptions Of Workload In The Intensive Care Unit, Martha Weatherhead, Alana Trottier, Paul Blakeslee, Erin Corica, John Dziodzio, Kristiina Hyrkas, Sonja Orff, Shawn Taylor, Elizabeth Turner

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

In the literature, the prevalence of diarrhea in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has been reported to be 3.3-78%. The problem is significant to patients and also increases workload burden for ICU staff. Unfortunately, research on this topic is very limited; we found one single study on the impact that diarrhea has on nursing staff workload. Therefore, we conducted a retrospective chart review to describe the prevalence and impact of diarrhea in our organization. For the purposes of this study, we equated diarrhea with type 7 stools as defined in the Bristol Stool Form Scale. In January of 2018, we …

Tell Me A Story As A Bibliotherapy Intervention To Promote Resiliency In Military Children, Katherinemarie Conover

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Project studied effect on resiliency of Tell Me A Story™ intervention with children of active duty military members. Outcomes included improvement in resiliency and ego-resiliency after attending intervention; boys benefited in reduction of internalizing problem behaviors more than girls.

Educating And Engaging Elders In The Sure Steps® Fall Prevention Program, Karin L. Ciance

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Purpose of this project was to determine the effects of reducing the incidence of falls for adults aged sixty five years and older living in their homes. Falls and accidents seldom “just happen” and many can be prevented. This project provided adults >=65 living in their home a safer environmental atmosphere and an ongoing exercise program. VNA staff received training at four additional office sites. The program decreased the fall risk for the sample group.

Health Information Technology (Hit) Experiences Of The Person With Heart Failure: A Descriptive Interpretive Phenomenological Mini Study, Pamela S. Kallmerten

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Sufficient research has been conducted to explore the lived experience of the person with heart failure. Gap in the knowledge is in regards to the lived experience of those with repeated hospitalizations and their use of health information technology (HIT) which can support self management. Purpose of this project is to describe the lived experience of using HIT by the person with heart failure who has been readmitted to the hospital within the previous six months.

Identifying Pragmatic Aspects For Succession Planning Needs: Conversations With Nurse Managers And Nurse Directors, Tammy Whitney

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

A severe nursing shortage is predicted by 2020, and just as alarming is the likely shortage of nurse managers and nurse directors. Effective succession planning for nurse leaders affects recruitment and retention, patient outcomes, staff engagement, and finances. Preparing successors for leadership is imperative for hospitals to surmount challenges today and in the future. The focus of this project was to discover first hand challenges of succession planning and opportunities for developments.

New Graduate Orientation Evaluation: Are There Any Best Practices Out There?”, Jennifer Laflamme

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

In the current nursing shortage, a time when healthcare needs to get innovative with hiring and retaining new graduate nurses, orientation can be a factor in a new graduate’s decision to leave their place of employment. Efficient, cost effective, and safe orientations with clear expectations are necessary, including orientation evaluation. There is, however, little guidance in the literature on best practices for completing an orientation evaluation. Although scarce, innovations and evidence do exist, as do research opportunities, and those are discussed during this presentation. The purpose of this project was to describe, based on the literature, current evidence that seeks …

Examining The Perceptions Of Nursing Students And Preceptors Using The Dedicated Education Unit Model For Clinical Experience, Sandra Benton, Betsy Corrigan, Deborah Eremita

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Presentation describing research investigating the effect on students’ perception of clinical competency level and self confidence when the Dedicated Education Unit (DEU) model, traditional 8 hour clinical or traditional 12 hour clinical rotations are used for the clinical experience, and preceptors’ perception of benefits, support, and commitment to the preceptors’ role when participating as a DEU preceptor.

Use Of Multi Patient Simulations To Facilitate Transition Of New Graduate Nurses, Valerie Herbert, Kaitlin Robinson, Patricia Poirier

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Description of research project investigating the use of multi patient simulations to identify competencies, evaluate performance, and determine effect on self-confidence and preparedness for practice.

Research Questions:

1. What are the critical student behaviors identified by the Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (C CEI © ) that are needed to achieve competency in a senior level transition to practice nursing course?
2. Does the use of a detailed evaluation tool in simulation experiences increase interrater objectivity and reliability in assessment of behaviors required of nursing students?
3. In senior nursing student nurses preparing to graduate, what is the effect of the simulation lab on …

Full Program: A Call For Research That Begs To Be Translated Into Practice, Sigma Region 15

2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium

Full program for 2019 Sigma Region 15 Nursing Research Symposium: A Call for Research that Begs to Be Translated into Practice.

Transient Dynamics Of Infection Transmission In An Intensive Care Unit, Christopher Short, Matthew S. Mietchen, Eric T. Lofgren

Annual Symposium on Biomathematics and Ecology Education and Research

No abstract provided.

Effectively Enhancing Health Resilience In Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Literature Review, Shelbi Steele

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Effectively Enhancing Health Resilience in Adolescents

with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Literature Review

Shelbi Steele, MS

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Background: Several studies suggest that adolescence is a particularly difficult time for diabetes management because of the drive for independence, the search for acceptance and the complexity of the disease. Lack of health management increases the risk for diabetes – related complications in adulthood.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding factors that enhance resilience among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and to recommend incorporation of these factors within direct nursing care to …

The Critical Role Of Nursing Assessment In Clinical Outcomes Of Acute Compartment Syndrome: An Integrative Literature Review, Sedona Dowd

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

The Critical Role of Nursing Assessment in Clinical Outcomes of

Acute Compartment Syndrome: An Integrative Literature Review

Sedona Dowd, MS

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: Nurses play a critical role in assessing for acute compartment syndrome. Despite the improvements made in diagnosing and treating patients with this potentially deadly situation, as well as an increased awareness of ACS, nurses are falling short when required to display knowledge and identify patients with the syndrome. Along with identifying at-risk patients for developing ACS, nurses can aide the clinical diagnosis of ACS through diligent assessment.

Objectives: To use current …

Effective Pain Assessment Conducted By Nursing For Developmentally Disabled Clients: An Integrative Literature Review, Rebecca Silverman

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) cannot be cared for in the same way that typically developed individuals are cared for, especially when it comes to pain assessment. Self-report is currently the gold standard for pain assessment, making it difficult for nurses to manage the pain of individuals who cannot self-report. Techniques and strategies must be altered to provide effective care for developmentally impaired individuals to ensure their pain is not left untreated.

Objectives: To examine current methods of pain assessment for clients with cognitive and developmental disabilities in the hospital setting. This will help determine promising …

An Examination Of Nursing Biases That Affect Care To Obese Clients: An Integrative Literature Review, Tracy Mapaye

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Obesity is the most prevalent health care problem threatening society today. Nurses play an important role in addressing this pandemic, however, nurses possess negative biases towards patients living with obesity. When nurses perpetuate these biases in the hospital setting, patient care and outcomes are compromised.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to explore current research to evaluate the prevalence of nursing biases towards obese patients in the acute care setting, identify its causative factors, determine the potential impact on patient care, and recommend possible evidenced-based solutions for the problem.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted by …

Factors That Affect Nurses’ Perception Of Lgbtq Patients, Caitlin Grudzinski

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Factors that Affect Nurses’ Perception of LGBTQ Patients

Caitlin Grudzinski, MS Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Background: The number of persons identifying as LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) increasing and therefore, it is imperative that we address the health needs of this patient population. Despite progress in equality legislation, the LGBTQ community still faces significant barriers in accessing health care and discrimination from health care staff. Nurses spend approximately one third of their time with patients and are often the first health care providers that a patient sees. An integrative literature conducted to determine nursing attitudes towards the LGBT patient …

The Role Of Effective Nursing Management Of Chronic Pain To Decrease Opioid Misuse, Julia Pfetzer

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Review of literature surrounding the current nursing management of chronic pain, and how the use of alternate interventions and improved management of pain can potentially lead to decreased or discontinued use of opioid analgesics.

Effective Teaching By Nurses Through Use Of Latest Technology For Type 1 Diabetics, Kristen Neumann

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Examining The Demand For Higher Education Nursing In Relation To The Nursing Shortage, Avani Thakkar

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Advanced training of nursing professionals is directly correlated with improved patient outcomes. As several leading health care organizations reported that the United States is witnessing a dramatic nursing shortage, the implementation of nursing residency programs would solve the shortage of nursing personnel while simultaneously improving patient outcomes.

Objectives: To investigate current research regarding the significance of nursing education in relation to patient outcomes, and to recommend a feasible solution to the current nursing shortage while prioritizing patient outcomes.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using keywords such as “nursing shortage, shortage of nurses, aging population and shortage of …

Addressing Burnout Of Neonatal Nurses And Effective Coping Strategies: An Integrative Literature Review, Jessica Proano

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Neonatal nurses care for newborns with many different illnesses, from the moment they are born up the the age of two. Neonatal nurses experience burnout due to the stress of caring for theses neonates. Burnout leads to nurses leaving the profession, developing health problems, and committing errors.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to examine burnout experienced by the nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit and to identify effective coping strategies that are being used.

Method: This integrative literature review was conducted using keywords “neonatal nurse,” “neonatal nursing,” “burnout,” and “coping” to search the …

Effective Screening Of Postpartum Depression And Its Potential To Increase Treatment: An Integrative Literature Review, Isabella C. Huminsky

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Several studies suggest nurses specializing in women’s health, pediatrics, and family health have a critical role quickly identifying and subsequently, treating postpartum depression. Due to lack of knowledge surrounding postpartum depression and differences among assessments, it is estimated that almost half of postpartum depression cases go undiagnosed and untreated.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the clinical outcomes associated with effective screening of postpartum patients, to recommend educational programs for staff and patients, and screening and treatment protocols development so screening for postpartum depression can becomes universal.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted …

Relevance Of Sex Education For Women Who Have Sex With Women, Sarrah Spohnholtz

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Relevance of Sex Education for Women Who Have Sex with Women

Sarrah Spohnholtz

Abstract

Women who have sex with women (WSW) are missing sexual scripts in society making it difficult for women who are in sexual relationships with other women to communicate and negotiate how to have safe sex. WSW are not given the appropriate resources, knowledge, or materials to engage in safe sex practices or advocate for their health. On top of that, there are minimal amounts of health research focusing on lesbian, bisexual, women who have sex with women leading to an increase in health disparities.

Background: Women …