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Student Perspectives Of Service Learning With Older Adults, Karen Brown, Carol Bashford Apr 2015

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 …


Perinatal Palliative Care: A Primary Year In Review, Jennifer Jonely Oct 2014

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.


Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas Jan 2009

Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

No abstract provided.


Breast Brachytherapy Outcomes Evaluation, Margaret S. Pierce Apr 2008

Breast Brachytherapy Outcomes Evaluation, Margaret S. Pierce

Margaret S Pierce

No abstract provided.


Health And Functioning Of Older Adults Volunteering For Habitat For Humanity, Janet W. Brown Jan 2008

Health And Functioning Of Older Adults Volunteering For Habitat For Humanity, Janet W. Brown

Janet Witucki Brown, PhD, RN, CNE

No abstract provided.


Understanding The Meaning Of Urban Spaces And Places To Women: Impact On Health And Well-Being, Sandra Thomas Jan 2007

Understanding The Meaning Of Urban Spaces And Places To Women: Impact On Health And Well-Being, Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

No abstract provided.