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

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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

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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 …

The Role Of Nursing In Fertility Preservation Of Cancer Patients: An Integrated Literature Review, Alexis Shanahan

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Background: Approximately 70,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 39 are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Concurrently, ideal child bearing ages also fall within this age range. With this in mind, post treatment quality of life is considered. One of the most important aspects of post cancer treatment is preservation of fertility.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted to understand what the nurse’s role in fertility preservation of cancer patients.

Methods: An electronic search of literature was conducted using Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL), and …

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Examining Barriers To Nurse Mandated Reporting Of Child Abuse, Michele Green

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Abstract

Background: Child abuse is a serious and far-reaching issue with effects negatively influencing development across the lifespan. Intervention of child protective services is a significant component to mitigating abuse and assuring the well-being of children at risk for or experiencing abuse.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify barriers nurses as front-line workers may encounter when identifying child abuse, may experience when completing child abuse reporting measures, and to explore potential action measures for reduction in the identified reporting barriers.

Method: This integrative literature review was conducted utilizing the key terms child, abuse, maltreatment, nurse, …

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

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

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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

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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 …

The Effects Of Interpersonal Therapy In The Treatment Of Postpartum Depression: An Integrative Literature Review, Abigail Henderson

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Abstract

Background: Many women suffer from postpartum depression (PPD) and delay seeking treatment due to a misunderstanding of the disorder and a shame of their depressive symptoms. These depressive symptoms have adverse effects for both the mother and the infant.

Study Purpose: The purpose of this study is to provide a detailed analysis that examines the efficacy and effects of Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) in the treatment of women with postpartum depression. With a deeper understanding of treatment options for postpartum depression, rates of this debilitating disorder may decrease.

Method: A search was conducted utilizing databases that included PubMed, the Cumulative …

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

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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

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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 …

Postpartum Depression In Women Whose Babies Were Admitted To The Nicu: An Integrative Literature Review, Tara Winkelmann

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Background: Postpartum depression is a major depressive disorder that can occur anytime during pregnancy and for up to a few weeks after giving birth. Postpartum depression affects a significant proportion of women who have given birth, regardless of the birth outcomes. Mothers who had their babies admitted into the NICU face a different postpartum experience than mothers who had healthy babies, which increases their risk for developing postpartum depression.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine if women whose babies were admitted to the NICU were at a higher risk for developing postpartum depression, and how depression screenings …

The Effects Of Stress In The Black Community And Cardiovascular Diseases In Relation To Other Groups, Kara Jamison

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Abstract

Background: Heart disease is the number one killer for all Americans along with stroke and, as it stands, the risks of getting those diseases are even higher for African-Americans in comparison to other groups.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to assess the association between chronic stressors, including racial and socioeconomical stressors, and disproportionate development of cardiovascular disease in the African American community through the use of research databases.

Method: A systematic literature review was conducted using CINAHL, PsycInfo and Academic Search Complete database. A search was conducted using these terms: African American, blacks, …

Causes And Risks Of Obesity In Children, Clare Calkins

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Obesity in children has been increasing in the United States, childhood obesity has negative long- and short-term effects on health. It is important to recognize the risk factors and causes behind childhood obesity to provide prevention methods. Diet and physical inactivity are leading risk factors that can be attributed to various other issues such as environment and social economic status. The design study used for this paper was a systematic review, a summary of clinical literature regarding childhood obesity and the factors that influence its prevalence in the United States. Literature search strategies used included data bases and specific search …

Aerobic Exercise And Its Effects On Parkinson Symptoms For People Over The Age Of 45 Years Old, Caroline Nguyen

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Abstract

Background: Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are struggling to maintain their quality of life due to their degradation of their body’s’ motor and non-motor abilities.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to determine whether aerobic is a beneficial adjunct in improving the symptoms of people over forty-five years of age with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease as well as identifying the exact symptoms that aerobic exercise aids in alleviating.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the databases of Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) Complete, …

Examining The Effects In Patient Care That Emerge From Government Regulation In Home Health, Mark Figueroa

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Background: Government regulation in home health nursing is a serious and widespread issue with effects negatively impacting the lives of patients in the community setting. Excessive regulation limits healthy competition, access to primary care, and scope of practice in home health care nursing. Patients prefer to recover and receive care in a setting that is comfortable, familiar, and conducive to their independence.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify regulations that hinder a patient’s home health care benefit, and to explore its effect in the delivery, quality, and access to home health care in the community …

Animal-Assisted Therapy And Oncology Hospice Patients, Lauren Anderson

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Background: If there are more ways to induce comfort during hospice care, all options should be explored, which is why animal-assisted therapy (AAT) could be a viable, non-pharmacological option for oncology hospice patients.

Objectives: The aim of this research is to show that the use of AAT with oncology patients receiving hospice care will result in enhanced comfort and diminished pain. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects on pain for oncology hospice patients receiving AAT compared to oncology hospice patients who do not receive AAT.

Method: This study is performed as an integrative …

Effective Approaches For Reducing Suicidal Behavior In Mental Health Patients In The Emergency Department, Coether M. Yusuf

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An Integrative Literature Review

The Effectiveness Of Psychotherapy In The Treatment Of Postpartum Depression, Elisa De Feo

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ABSTRACT

Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death in postpartum women making it a major health priority. Lack of diagnosis, recognition of symptoms, and proactive treatment of postpartum depression (PPD) can lead to devastating effects on the mother and child such as harm or death. The intervention of psychotherapy is recommended as a first line treatment for PPD and is a means by which PPD can be reduced or avoided altogether. This integrative literature review seeks to discover if there is an opportune time in which to initiate psychotherapy interventions in order to reduce or prevent PPD development …

Social Media Influences On Depressive Symptoms In Millennials: An Integrative Literature Review, Kamila Kowalewski

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Abstract

Background: Currently in the United States roughly 17.3 million adults have experienced at least one major depressive episode and this percentage was highest among young adults aged 18 to 25. Furthermore, the millennial population specifically has seen an increase in major depression by 31%. There is current research that dictates that social media use can negatively impact one’s mental well-being and increase depressive symptoms in individuals in this generation.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to use current studies and research to examine the association between negative experiences on social media and its influence on …

Wilms Tumor Survivorship: Does Childhood Cancer Treatment Predict Late-Term Adverse Effects?, Ava Bibergal

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Abstract

Background: Wilms tumor is the leading cancer to affect the kidneys in children most commonly between the age of 3 and 5 years old. Treatment of Wilms tumor typically consists of chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of the two – which are often successful in eradicating the cancer. However, current treatment options often leave patients with a high risk of late-term adverse effects such as cardiac diseases or secondary cancers later in life. Wilms’ tumor patients currently have a 90% survival rate from their disease, however face a future of indeterminate health problems due to their treatment regimen.

Objectives: …

The Role Of Nurses' Knowledge Of Postpartum Complications And Its Effects On Maternal Mortality Rates In The United States: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Reid

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Background:The maternal mortality rate for the United States of America still remains the highest of all developed countries with 20.7 deaths per 100,000 live births with the CDC estimating that 60% of all of the deaths were preventable.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the common causes of maternal mortality and nurses’ knowledge of these issues and how they apply this knowledge to care for and provide discharge education to patients.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted with the key words “maternal mortality, maternal morbidity, postpartum, nurse’s education, complications, quality of care, discharge …

Help-Seeking Barriers Amongst Hispanic Women With Postpartum Depression, Daisy Lopez Arroyo

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Abstract

Help-Seeking Barriers Amongst Hispanic Women with Postpartum Depression

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD), although dangerous for the mother and the child, is not often acknowledged by the Hispanic community. Due to this, there is a limited amount of research investigating the impact of PPD in Hispanic women. However, considering the detrimental effects of PPD on women, it is important to analyze the barriers that impede Hispanic women from seeking professional medical attention for their symptoms. This is especially true considering that the Hispanic population are the largest minority group in the United States and are accounting for a large portion …

Motivation Of Use Of Electronic Cigarettes Among Youth Aged 13-18, Leah Severson

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Abstract

Background: For individuals aged 13-18, electronic cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product. These devices are highly addictive and negatively affect health. To reduce early nicotine use, it is important to understand the reasoning behind why youth choose to use electronic cigarettes.

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to review existing studies on why youth aged 13-18 use electronic cigarettes. In evaluating multiple up to date research studies the goal was to find trending results.

Method: An integrative literature review was utilized to evaluate peer-reviewed articles published from 2013-2018. Search terms included: Electronic …

Stethoscope Disinfection Rates On The Prevalence Of Hospital Acquired Infections, Lauren Buszydlo

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Abstract:

Background: We live in an era of increased efforts aimed at preventing healthcare-

associated infections. Hospitals create specific guidelines when discussing hand-

hygiene, particular protocols for catheter-associated infections or surgical site

infections; however, stethoscope cleaning is very rarely brought into the conversation

(Ghumman et al., 2018). Only about 3.9% of healthcare workers are cleaning their

stethoscopes after every patient contact and only 9.7% are cleaning it at least once

daily (Walsh, 2013). With these alarming numbers stated about healthcare providers

and stethoscope disinfection, the potential contamination and pathogen transmission

by stethoscopes has been noticed as a potential source of …

The Effect Of Telemedicine With Healthcare Provider Feedback On Glycemic Control And Weight Loss In Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes, Monica B. Miguel

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Abstract

Background: Telemedicine with feedback (e.g., medication adjustments, lifestyle changes, support) may be effective in weight management and glycemic control. There has been mixed research determining whether telemedicine is effective in diabetes management and a lack of evidence identifying what strategies make it effective.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify whether telemonitoring with healthcare professional feedback is effective in weight management and glycemic control in those with type 2 diabetes and if so, how it is effective.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the following databases: CINAHL, ProQuest, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Search …

The Effects Of Creative Arts Therapies On The Traumatic Stress Symptoms Of Refugee Minors, Nhu Do

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Background:

The experiences of refugees are often characterized by traumatic stressors including loss and violence. Minors of these target populations are particularly sensitive to traumatic stress due to the nature of their developmental state. Currently, there is a lack of evidence-based research on the efficacy of Creative Arts Therapies (CATs) as interventions to reduce traumatic stress symptoms of refugee minors.

Study Purpose:

The purpose of this integrative literature review is to evaluate the current research to determine the efficacy of CATs as therapeutic interventions for refugee minors by comparing their traumatic stress symptoms before and after participating in CATs interventions. …