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Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress: An Integrative Literature Review, Cassia Onken

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) is a common occurrence and not well understood by the medical community. Therefore, identifying key concepts is necessary to provide early intervention for children and parents. The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate current research to determine common themes of PMTS. Questions included “What is known about the defining characteristics of PMTS?” and “What variable interactions predispose a child to PMTS development?” Articles were found using CINAHL, PsychInfo, PubMed, ProQuest, and Academic Search Complete using key words like acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress, medical traumatic stress, pediatric, child, parent, and guardian. Studies had …

The Role Of Spirituality Among Schizophrenia Patients: An Integrated Literature Review, Sarah Bieber

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Over the past 30 years, the field of psychology has evolved to become more receptive towards spirituality as an influential concept in the recovery of many mental health illnesses. The role of spirituality as it relates to recovery for patients living with schizophrenia, however, has not been effectively explored. In order to induce a spiritual sense, one must have an ability to think and reflect abstractly; however, this requirement conflicts with the schizophrenic mind’s preference for concrete thinking. It is questionable whether patients with schizophrenia regard the role of spirituality as it relates to their recovery in the …

The Effects Of Physical Exercise On The Executive Functions Of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Julie Diamond

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects 6.4 million children in the United States. These children often experience deficits in both behavioral and cognitive executive functioning. Physical exercise (PE) has been gaining recognition as an alternative non-pharmacological treatment option for children with ADHD. This study aims to gain a better understanding of the efficacy of physical exercise in improving the executive functions (EF) of these children. Critical gaps in the literature were identified and addressed. A detailed search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed, and PsycINFO. Peer-reviewed studies written in English and published between 2006 …

Personality Traits, Perceived Stress, And Coping Mechanisms Of Emergency Department Nurses, Brittany Knipp

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Effective Nursing Interventions For Patients With High Health Anxiety: An Integrative Literature Review, Christina Hetz

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Effective Nursing Interventions For Patients With High Health Anxiety: An Integrative Literature Review

Christina Hetz

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Young-Me Lee, PhD, RN, Larry Maturin MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CCRN

Background: Patients with high health anxiety over seek medical services, resulting unnecessary and possibly invasive tests, consultations, and medication. This behavior ultimately results in iatrogenesis and causes symptoms of high health anxiety to increase.

Aim: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify interventions to lessen symptoms of high health anxiety, and the healthcare providers most successful in providing these interventions.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using …