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Youth Soccer Intervention For Childhood Overweight In Mississippi, Robert A. Leach D.C.
Youth Soccer Intervention For Childhood Overweight In Mississippi, Robert A. Leach D.C.
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The scourge of childhood obesity in Mississippi threatens to undermine progress made in other national health goals espoused by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Community-based youth sport activities, and specifically soccer, may lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and have the potential to provide the vigorous physical activity preventive and intervention indicated by studies to date, especially given the explosive growth o f the sport in the US recently among females. After gaining approval from the Starkville School Board, access to FitnessGram data of all 4^^ grade students at a public school was obtained and data revealed 57 female students …
The Role Of Advanced Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Of Obesity In Children, Pamela Johnson
The Role Of Advanced Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Disease Prevention Of Obesity In Children, Pamela Johnson
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Obesity is one of the most serious health problems facing the youth of the United States. Evidence suggests that the problem is getting worse rapidly. Obesity is now the most prevalent physiological and psychological disease of children and adolescents. Many people; i.e., governmental authorities and national leaders in the health care system perceived that obesity will impact health care in the United States, as well as in the world, now and in the future; specifically, increased cost, increased individual and community health infractions, problems, and quality of life. Many people think it is a cosmetic problem only, but in reality, …
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Providing Supportive Care To Patients With Migraine Headaches, Kala White Phillips
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Providing Supportive Care To Patients With Migraine Headaches, Kala White Phillips
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Migraine is a debilitating disorder that is now recognized as a chronic illness, not simply a headache. The condition is associated with a great deal of pain and suffering as well as considerable economic consequences both to the patient and society in terms of healthcare costs and lost productivity. Migraines increase morbidity, limit daily activities, and affect the sufferer’s well-being. Migraine headaches affect approximately 30 million people in the United States, and 75% of migraine sufferers are women. Migraines may occur at any age, but they usually begin between the ages of 10 and 40 and diminish after age 50. …
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective In Effects Of Spirituality On Health Outcomes, Jessica Heard Walling
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective In Effects Of Spirituality On Health Outcomes, Jessica Heard Walling
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Spirituality was a significant part of nursing from the beginning of the profession. The nursing profession was viewed by Florence Nightingale with a spiritual perspective in mind. She believed that one should receive a call from God to become a nurse (Tuck, Pullen, & Lynn, 1997). Then, with the emergence of modem medicine in the early 1900’s, there was a shift away from the need for spirituality. However, since the 1980’s, there has been an increasing interest in the practical use and obvious need for the spiritual being to be cared for as well as the physical (Narayanasamy, 2001). Brush …
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
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The purpose of this study is to further explore literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in health promotion and childhood obesity.
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, James Darnell Mcintyre
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, James Darnell Mcintyre
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This paper explored whether or not a nurse practitioner possessed the perception of utilizing intuition in a clinical setting. Further, the purpose is to determine if there is a correlation between intuition and years of experience as a registered nurse and if this correlation exists, does it impact advanced practice nurse intuition.
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Jennifer Fitzgerald Stanton
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The purpose of this study is to further explore literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in health promotion and childhood obesity.
Evidence-Based Practice Perspective Of The Effects On Intuition On Clinical Practice As Perceived By The Nurse Practitioner, James Darnell Mcintyre
Evidence-Based Practice Perspective Of The Effects On Intuition On Clinical Practice As Perceived By The Nurse Practitioner, James Darnell Mcintyre
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This paper explored whether or not a nurse practitioner possessed the perception of utilizing intuition in a clinical setting. Further, the purpose is to determine if there is a correlation between intuition and years of experience as a registered nurse and if this correlation exists, does it impact advanced practice nurse intuition.
Effect Of Health Disparities On African American Clients, Sonia L. Mcclinton
Effect Of Health Disparities On African American Clients, Sonia L. Mcclinton
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The concept of health disparities have moved to the forefront of the nation’s healthcare agenda in the 2T* century due to the overwhelming disproportionate numbers of health care problems noted in African American populations as opposed to their counter parts. Despite the advances that have been made in biotechnology, improvement in medical procedures, and the eradication o f certain infectious diseases, African Americans continue to have poorer health status than other Americans. The literature extensively described several contributing factors for disparities in health such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and geographical location. Many of the differences in health occur because …
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Men's Health Promotion, Ronald Anthony Perkins
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Men's Health Promotion, Ronald Anthony Perkins
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A core concept in society is health. The concept of health can be defined by each individual with qualifiers such as good, bad, reasonable, or poor based on a variety of factors such as age, gender, current conditions, past conditions, or the demands of various roles in society. Health has been defined as, “a state of physical, mental, and social functioning that realizes a person’s potential” (Greiner, Fain, & Edelman, 2002, p. 6). The importance o f health promotion as a concept has been researched and defined throughout history. Early theories on health promotion or disease prevention began by Florence …
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Support Of Families Experiencing Chronic Sorrow, Teresa Ann Wood
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Support Of Families Experiencing Chronic Sorrow, Teresa Ann Wood
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Chronic sorrow is the periodic recurrence of permanent, pervasive sadness or other grief-related feelings associated with ongoing disparity resulting from a loss experience (Eakes, 2004). As a concept, chronic sorrow speaks to the emotional strain in the lived experiences of caregivers of the chronically ill and disabled. The term chronic sorrow was first used by Olshansky (1962) to describe the grief and sadness that parents felt when their child was first diagnosed as being mentally retarded. Research on chronic sorrow has proven its presence not only in parents, but in other family members, caregivers, and those with an illness or …
Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
Providers' Use Of Standards Of Care For Methicillin Resistant Staphlyococcus Aureus Abcesses, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
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The purpose of this research project was to develop a nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in screening and caring for the patient with glaucoma in primary care.
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
Glaucoma And Quality Of Life And The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Lesleigh Norris Wilbourbe
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The purpose of this research project was to develop a nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in screening and caring for the patient with glaucoma in primary care.
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion During Pregnancy, Sarah Elizabeth Hendrix
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion During Pregnancy, Sarah Elizabeth Hendrix
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Health promotion is fundamental to nurse practitioner practice. To be effective in health promotion, the nurse practitioner must have a clear understanding of the nature of behavioral change, the individual issues each client brings to a particular behavior, and have expertise in health promotion. The nurse practitioner must possess specific skills to facilitate the client’s movement along the continuum of health behavior change. Health promotion that enhances prenatal care has been described and established by evidence-based research and professional practice guidelines. The purpose of this evidence-based research project was to develop a current nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding the role of …
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner Regarding The Promotion Of Health In Childhood Obesity, Joanna R. Mccollum
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner Regarding The Promotion Of Health In Childhood Obesity, Joanna R. Mccollum
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Childhood obesity is a condition that is growing in epidemic proportions in the United States (U.S.). The prevalence of childhood obesity has doubled since the 1980’s. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC, 2002), stated that approximately 55 % o f the U.S. population is overweight. According to Moran (1999), preventing childhood obesity significantly decreases morbidity related to type II diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, hyperuricemia, and other chronic conditions. The purpose o f this Evidence Based Practice (EBP) project was to develop a nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding health promotion in childhood obesity. The research questions asked: (a) What is the level o …
The Role Of The Nurse Pracitioner In End Of Life Care, Caryn Alison Johnson
The Role Of The Nurse Pracitioner In End Of Life Care, Caryn Alison Johnson
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Although advances in medical technology have increased the average lifespan of the elderly population, many patients do not receive assistance at the end of life, and suffer with avoidable pain and distress. Practitioners and researchers have identified the need for further research to improve the quality of EOLC. Research shows that the NP may be the best choice of hospital staff to initiate EOLC discussions and decisions with patients and their families. For this reason, it is likely that the role of the NP in EOLC will expand to a specialty focus in the near future. Therefore, the purpose of …
An Evidenced Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Disaster Preparedness And Education, Angeles Lynn Russell Bayou
An Evidenced Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Disaster Preparedness And Education, Angeles Lynn Russell Bayou
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Disasters have plagued the earth since the beginning of time and will continue to be a part of life as long as the earth exist. Disasters can be either natural or man made, regardless of which one, they are always devastating to mankind. The risk of disasters, both natural and man made, has increased tremendously in recent years. The increasing risk of terror attacks and worldly unrest has become commonplace in our society, causing federal, state, and local governments to act on disaster planning and education. Most of the literature has revealed weaknesses in the nation’s preparedness for disaster, especially …
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In The Use Of Homeopathy In Healthcare, Misty Mathis Harris
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In The Use Of Homeopathy In Healthcare, Misty Mathis Harris
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Homeopathy is the administration of diluted substances, derived from plants, minerals, or animal products, that would in a healthy person induce symptoms of the disease treated (Skinner, 1996). Samuel Hahnermann, the founder of homeopathy, insisted that homeopathy is the restoration of the bioenergetic field surrounding the life force (Skinner, 1996) . The purpose of this project was to develop a nurse practitioner knowledgebase regarding the use of homeopathy. Martha Rogers' Theory of Unitary Human Beings served as the theoretical foundation for this clinical project and guided the systematic review of literature. The consideration of the use of homeopathy by nurse …
Quality Of Life In Men With Prostate Cancer, Pamela Lott Baird
Quality Of Life In Men With Prostate Cancer, Pamela Lott Baird
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The diagnosis of prostate cancer is extremely serious and overwhelming for men of any gender, age, or socioeconomic class. Unfortunately, many patients are left to deal with the ramifications of the illness with little information or coping mechanisms. Perhaps prostate cancer could be dealt with in a more productive and positive manner if patients had opportunities to vocalize feelings and ask pertinent and relevant questions of healthcare providers without feeling embarrassed or ashamed. Clearly, quality of life is changed in many ways by this serious and often lethal illness. According to Willener & Hantikainen, the illness is quite prevalent: Prostate …
Evidence-Based Practice Considerations For The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Promoting Resilience, Amanda M. Weeks
Evidence-Based Practice Considerations For The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Promoting Resilience, Amanda M. Weeks
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The importance o f resilience as a concept is clearly defined throughout the lifespan. Therefore it is very important to understand the responsibility o f nurse practitioners in promoting resilience. Resilience is affected by assessment, diagnosis, education, and health promotion given from all healthcare providers. McAllister (2003), states that “whilst a problem focus is criticized by some, it remains largely unchallenged as the guiding light for nursing practice” (p.l). She goes on to state that “by refocusing on a solution focused approach, we could show how we are different from medicine, and how we aim to do nursing differently through …
Autonomy As It Relates To The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, James A. Ray
Autonomy As It Relates To The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, James A. Ray
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The quintessential issue of nurse practitioner practice is the establishment of autonomy. The intention o f the pioneers o f nursing was to build on existing nursing autonomy and significantly expand it to accommodate the new role (Brown & Draye, 2003). While it is true nurse practitioners enjoy a limited amount of practice autonomy today, true autonomy cannot be achieved until the stigmata of collaborating physician is removed as a requirement for practice. The purpose o f this integrative literature review was to investigate the level of knowledge regarding nurse practitioner coping with role transition. The current level o f …
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Access To Mental Health Care, Alvin Terry Ricks Jr.
An Evidence Based Practice Perspective Regarding The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Access To Mental Health Care, Alvin Terry Ricks Jr.
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Mental health care, persecuted without merit, has long suffered from the prejudice and shame fashioned by a public blinded by ignorance. The real barriers created by the primary health care system hampering access to mental health care are increased by the preconceived ideals that ridicule the patient in crisis confronts. The purpose o f this project is to identify the barriers to access, how access it mental health care can be achieved through primary care and how the nurse practitioner can aid in mental health access as a primary care provider. Research o f literature provides a base o f …
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In End Of Life Care, C'Sara R. Strong
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In End Of Life Care, C'Sara R. Strong
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Comfort is an essential concept related to end of life care. Webster’s (2004) defines comfort as “ freedom from pain, want, anxiety, encouragement or discomfort.” The aging process of the body brings about increasing discomfort (Malinowski & Staimler, 2002). At the start of the 21st century, the oldest of America’s 76 million baby boomers are in their mid 50s and the youngest are approaching age 40 (CMS, 2004). As advances in medical technology continue to extend life, these aging Americans will have to contend with the aches, pains and progressive disabilities of chronic illness. The need for specialized palliative care …
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michael Collins Nelms
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michael Collins Nelms
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The purpose of this project is to explore the healthcare literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in a perioperative setting and further to determine applicable evidenced based practice behaviors as a basis for future study.
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Michelle Rosamond Rice
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In Health Promotion And Childhood Obesity, Michelle Rosamond Rice
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The purpose of this study is to consider patient satisfaction of this role. Many factors can affect patient satisfaction and these also will be investigated. The nurse practitioner role is a major factor in healthcare. Patient satisfaction with the role is an important fact to consider and will impact the future of the role.
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Rosamond Rice
Patient Satisfaction With The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner, Michelle Rosamond Rice
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The purpose of this study is to consider patient satisfaction of this role. Many factors can affect patient satisfaction and these also will be investigated. The nurse practitioner role is a major factor in healthcare. Patient satisfaction with the role is an important fact to consider and will impact the future of the role.
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, Michael Collins Nelms
The Role Of The Nurse Practitioner In A Perioperative Setting, Michael Collins Nelms
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The purpose of this project is to explore the healthcare literature regarding the role of the nurse practitioner in a perioperative setting and further to determine applicable evidenced based practice behaviors as a basis for future study.
The Current Level Of Nursing Knowledge Regarding The Management Of Cardiovascular Disease In Postmenopausal Women, Lynda Smith Hardin
The Current Level Of Nursing Knowledge Regarding The Management Of Cardiovascular Disease In Postmenopausal Women, Lynda Smith Hardin
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Cardiovascular disease (CYD) is the single leading cause o f death and a significant cause o f morbidity o f American women. Despite years of research and compelling data indicating that CYD is largely preventable, alarming trends in the prevalence and management o f risk factors in women continue to occur. In 2005, the estimated direct and indirect cost o f CYD was $393.5 billion (American Heart Association [AHA], 2005). Despite the fact that CYD kills more women per year than the next six causes of death combined; only 13% o f women consider CYD to be their greatest health …
Role Of The Nurse Practitioner: Health Promotion And Education In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention, Alissa Anne Hood
Role Of The Nurse Practitioner: Health Promotion And Education In Teenage Pregnancy Prevention, Alissa Anne Hood
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According to Martin, Kochanek, Strobino, Guyer, & MacDorman (2005), the lowest reported rate in the past six decades for teenage pregnancy in the United States occurred in the year 2003. Although this was found significant, the United States still holds the highest rate of teenage pregnancy in the industrialized world. It has been estimated that by the year 2010 there will be a 10% increase in the number of teenage girls between the ages of 15-19(Coren, 2005). Therefore, it was found imperative to increase the awareness and promotion of healthy sexual behaviors to reduce further teenage pregnancy. The purpose of …
Patient Satisfaction With Nurse Practitioner Care In Telemergency, Melissa Henry King
Patient Satisfaction With Nurse Practitioner Care In Telemergency, Melissa Henry King
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Recent studies suggest that patient satisfaction has a direct correlation to patient outcome. In today’s healthcare system, satisfaction is the ultimate measure of services rendered from a provider to a consumer. From retail sales to the delivery of healthcare services, satisfaction surveys are highly regarded by the provider of services as a means to correct and improve products or services. A patient who is not satisfied with provided services will seek out providers with whom they gain the greatest amount of satisfaction. Telemergency is a fairly new concept that is growing rapidly in popularity with both hospital administrations and providers. …