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A Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Boa®-Constricting Iv Band, Richard N. Bradley

Richard N Bradley

Background. Few studies have demonstrated the ideal technique for placement of peripheral venous access.

Objectives. The purpose of this study was to conduct a randomized, controlled trial to determine if there was a difference in success rates for establishing peripheral intravenous lines (IVs) when using the BOA® Constricting Band (BOA) compared to a standard elastic tourniquet.

Methods. Eligible participants were paramedics working in the out-of-hospital setting and nurses working in a trauma center. The intervention group intended to use the BOA® for all IV attempts, while the control group intended to use standard elastic tourniquets. The primary outcome was success …

The Impact Of A Cultural Immersion Study Abroad Experience In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shelley Flippen Conroy, Helen M.

Shelley Flippen Conroy

Study abroad programs have increased dramatically. Most programs are short-term and include a cultural immersion as well as classroom and/or service learning. In this article, the authors discuss a study abroad program to China that included cultural immersion and classroom learning specific to traditional Chinese medicine. Participants kept journals with specific writing assignments and reflections about their experiences during the trip. At the conclusion of the trip, a qualitative survey was administered to the participants. Outcomes included the benefits of cultural immersion and a greater appreciation of cultural diversity, complementary and alternative medicine and holistic health care. Participants were able …

Student Perspectives Of Service Learning With Older Adults, Karen Brown, Carol Bashford

Karen Brown

The presenters will describe the findings of a mixed-methods research study designed to explore students’ perspectives of skills and knowledge gained through engaging with older adults with physical and/or cognitive limitations living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Participants in the study included students enrolled as juniors and seniors in a baccalaureate nursing program. Community partnerships with several CCRCs provided the opportunities for students to interact with elders. During the service-learning course, students developed and implemented evidence-based health promotion activities directed towards enhancing the elders’ cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning. Additionally, students were paired, one-to-one, with an elder-partner in …

Multimodal Secondary Prevention Behavioral Interventions For Tia And Stroke: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis., Maggie Lawrence

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background Guidelines recommend implementation of multimodal interventions to help prevent recurrent TIA/stroke. We undertook a systematic review to assess the effectiveness of behavioral secondary prevention interventions.

Strategy Searches were conducted in 14 databases, including MEDLINE (1980-January 2014). We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) testing multimodal interventions against usual care/modified usual care. All review processes were conducted in accordance with Cochrane guidelines.

Results Twenty-three papers reporting 20 RCTs (6,373 participants) of a range of multimodal behavioral interventions were included. Methodological quality was generally low. Meta-analyses were possible for physiological, lifestyle, psychosocial and mortality/recurrence outcomes. Note: all reported confidence intervals are 95%. …

School Nurses’ Beliefs And Interventions About Childhood Obesity, April Chew, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan, Jennifer Zimmerman, Lori Thuente

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Video Games As Nursing Interventions, Paul Pater, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan, Paula Kagan

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Healthcare Collaborations Begin With Effective Communication Amongst All Clinical Providers, Tochi O. Ubani

Tochi O. Ubani

At Nursedoctorcommunications.com our mission is to advocate for quality patient-centered care using effective communication mechanisms. Clinical decisions ought to be based on expertise, experience and an understanding of the patient's basic needs. This approach demands a collaborative strategy where knowledge, collegiate interactions, emotions and experiences become useful tools for collaborative care.

Increasing Obesity Awareness By Diagnosis Through Bmi In Primary Care, Ellie Yip

Ellie Yip

No abstract provided.

Patient Experience Measurement Ignores Mental Health: Suggestions For Healthcare Organizations, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan, Andrew Gallan Phd

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Engagement As An Element Of Safe Inpatient Psychiatric Environments, Michael Polacek, Diane Allen, Rabecca Damin-Moss, April Schwartz, David Sharpe, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan, Justin Souther, Kathleen Delaney

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Perinatal Palliative Care: A Primary Year In Review, Jennifer Jonely

Jennifer Jonely

Program evaluation is a major focus for the intersection of clinical care and fiscal responsibility. Collection of data over the first year of existence for a new program showed that needs were met for this health system. This data can be used by others to anticipate and gauge productivity and utilization for end of life care in the perinatal arena. Continued data collection is ongoing and shows even further growth of the service.

Beyond Easy Answers: Facing The Entanglements Of Violence And Psychosis, Nev Jones, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

School Of Nursing Awarded $683k Federal Grant To Educate Family Nurse Practitioner Students, Julie G. Stewart

Julie G. Stewart

No abstract provided.

Global Health Program: Experiences From The School Of Nursing, Michelle A. Cole, Shery Watson, Eileen Yost

Eileen Yost

Hosted by Majid Sadigh, MD, Director of the Global Health at Danbury Hospital/WCHN. Presented by: Michelle Cole, DNP, MSN, RN; Assistant Professor/Guatemala Missions Coordinator Shery Watson, PhD(c), MSN, RN; Clinical Assistant Professor/Jamaica Missions Coordinator Eileen Yost, PhD(c), MSN, RN-C; Clinical Assistant Professor/Guatemala Missions Coordinator.

Nursing Silent On Lgbtq Health: Rebel Nurses Provide Hope, Mona Shattell, Peggy Chinn

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Nursing Students’ Attitudes About Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Lauren Hunter, Tayler Weber, Mona Shattell Phd, Rn, Faan, Barbara Harris

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

His Name Is Alton, Susan Sanders

Susan F Sanders PhD, RN

No abstract provided.

Making Better Decisions During Triage, Susan Sanders, Ptlene Minick

Susan F Sanders PhD, RN

No abstract provided.

Ann Marie Saranich, Msn, Rn-Bc Faculty Information, Ann Marie Saranich

Ann Marie Saranich

No abstract provided.

2012 Año Europeo Del Envejecimiento Activo Y La Solidaridad Intergeneracional Una Mirada Multidimensional A Un Fenómeno Global, Diego A. Bernardini

Diego Bernardini MD, PhD

No abstract provided.

Harm Reduction: Compassionate Care For Persons With Addiction, Robin Bartlett, Laura Brown, Mona Shattell, Thelma Wright, Lynne Lawallen

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Culturally Competent Practice In A Pre-Licensure Baccalaureate Nursing Program In The United States: A Mixed-Methods Study, Mona Shattell, Liz Stevens, Nego Crosson, Ashlee Zackeru, Sharon Starr, Jie Hu, Clifford Gonzales

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Beauvais Honored By The Connecticut Nurses Association, Audrey M. Beauvais

Audrey M. Beauvais

No abstract provided.

Commercial Medical Transportation - The Better Alternative To Air Ambulance, Jime Carlo

Jime Carlo

From a patient's perspective, when there are at least a few days to make arrangements, commercial travel is a viable [and often superior] and cost effective alternative to air ambulance transport. When all the necessary pre-planning, clearances and pre-arranging are done by a third party, and there is a medical escort to navigate the logistics of travel and provide in-flight medical care, the entire transport experience is usually more positive for patients choosing commercial medical transport over a traditional air ambulance.

Nursing Faculty Partner On Book: Role Development For The Nurse Practitioner, Julie G. Stewart

Julie G. Stewart

Sacred Heart University Professors Susan DeNisco and Julie Stewart recently published a textbook for nursing practitioners titled, Role Development For the Nurse Practitioner.

The Living Room, A Community Crisis Respite Program: Offering People In Crisis An Alternative To Emergency Departments, Michelle Heyland, Courtney Emery, Mona Shattell

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

La Sociedad Que Viene - Editorial, Diego A. Bernardini

Diego Bernardini MD, PhD

No abstract provided.

Beauvais Receives 2013 Ruth M. Olson Excellence In Nursing Education Award, Audrey M. Beauvais

Audrey M. Beauvais

No abstract provided.

Engaging With Voices: Rethinking The Clinical Treatment Of Psychosis, Nev Jones, Mona Shattell

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Sources Of Uncertainty And Their Association With Medical Decision Making: Exploring Mechanisms In Fanconi Anemia, Jada G. Hamilton, Sadie P. Hutson, Richard P. Moser, Sarah C. Kobrin, Amy E. Frohnmaer, Blanche P. Alter, Paul K.J. Han

Dr. Sadie P. Hutson, PhD, RN

Background

Effects of different sources of medical uncertainty on people’s health-related cognitions, emotions, and decision making have yet to be systematically examined.

Purpose

The aim of this study is to examine how uncertainties arising from different sources are associated with decision making regarding stem cell transplantation in Fanconi anemia, a rare, inherited bone marrow failure syndrome that typically presents during childhood.

Methods

Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of 178 parents of 126 Fanconi anemia patients.

Results

Two distinct sources of uncertainty were associated with decision outcomes: probability was associated with a lower likelihood of choosing stem cell transplantation, …