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Organizational And Cultural Readiness For Integration Of Evidence-Based Practice Into Graduate Nursing Education, Tracy L. Brewer, Barbara A. Fowler, Pam S. Stephenson, Mary Beth Kaylor Mar 2013

Organizational And Cultural Readiness For Integration Of Evidence-Based Practice Into Graduate Nursing Education, Tracy L. Brewer, Barbara A. Fowler, Pam S. Stephenson, Mary Beth Kaylor

Nursing Faculty Publications

The adoption of EBP is fundamental to the reform of healthcare outcomes.


Simulation Training For Fiberoptic Intubations, Kelley Clark Moore Jan 2013

Simulation Training For Fiberoptic Intubations, Kelley Clark Moore

Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Projects

Airway management is the cornerstone of anesthesia practice. Fiberoptic intubations (FOIs) are one advanced airway method that Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) must be able to use. However, the low volume, high risk nature of this skill may affect a practitioner’s ability to perform this type of intubation. Despite this, no standardized training programs had been developed for this skill. The purpose of this project was to develop and implement an evidence-based educational simulation training program that allowed CRNAs the opportunity to practice safe FOIs and evaluate its effect on competence and self-confidence.

A review of the literature suggested the …


Quality Of Long-Term Care In Medicare-And Medicaid-Certified Nursing Homes In Southwest Ohio, Cheng Wu Zhang Jan 2013

Quality Of Long-Term Care In Medicare-And Medicaid-Certified Nursing Homes In Southwest Ohio, Cheng Wu Zhang

Master of Public Health Program Student Publications

Background: Long-term care facilities provide a wide range of services over a sustained period of time to people of all ages with functional limitations and chronic conditions. Nursing homes provide 24 hour nursing care support and long-term housing.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationships among nursing home ownership, care processes and quality outcomes in Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Ohio.

Methods: This is a descriptive study that uses the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Minimum Data Set (MDS). There were 198 Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes located in Southwest Ohio included …


Integrative Review: Virtual Disaster Training, Sharon Farra, Elaine T. Miller Jan 2013

Integrative Review: Virtual Disaster Training, Sharon Farra, Elaine T. Miller

Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: A critical component of disaster preparedness is the training of the healthcare workforce. Because live disaster exercises are expensive and labor intensive, virtual reality simulation may offer a viable solution as a disaster training method. The purpose of this integrative review was to examine the scientific evidence pertaining to the efficacy of virtual reality training in disaster training of healthcare workers. Inclusion criteria were: empiric literature focused on the use of virtual reality simulation (VRS) in disaster training, written in English, peer-reviewed literature and published during the time period of 2005-June, 2012. An exclusion criterion was the use of …


The Qualitative Learning Experience Of Healthcare Workers Completing A Hybrid Workplace Violence Educational Program, Gordon Gillespie, Sharon Farra, Donna Gates, Patricia Kunz Howard, Kristy L. Atkinson Jan 2013

The Qualitative Learning Experience Of Healthcare Workers Completing A Hybrid Workplace Violence Educational Program, Gordon Gillespie, Sharon Farra, Donna Gates, Patricia Kunz Howard, Kristy L. Atkinson

Nursing Faculty Publications

Background: Hybrid educational methodologies which include online and classroom-based learning experiences increase learning. However, the course delivery preferences of learners need to be evaluated so the design and delivery of future programs will maximize learning outcomes. The aim of this study was to describe how the delivery of a hybrid program contributes to learning outcomes.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Participants were recruited from two large emergency departments that completed a hybrid workplace violence educational program. Four focus group sessions were held with a convenience sample of 17 participants to discuss their learning experience with the hybrid educational …


Madigan, Elizabeth Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Stacie Harris, Elizabeth Madigan Jan 2013

Madigan, Elizabeth Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Stacie Harris, Elizabeth Madigan

Wright State University - Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health Oral History Project

Donna Miles Curry and Stacie Harris interviewed Elizabeth Madigan about the Wright State University College of Nursing and Health. In the interview Dr. Madigan discusses her education and at Wright State University.


Stanley, Sharon Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Sharon Stanley Jan 2013

Stanley, Sharon Interview For The Miami Valley College Of Nursing And Health Oral History Project, Donna M. Curry, Sharon Stanley

Wright State University - Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health Oral History Project

Donna Miles Curry interviewed Sharon Stanley about Wright State University College of Nursing and Health.