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Oral Hygiene Practices In Non-Ventilated Intensive Care Unit Patients, Kimberly P. Emery
Oral Hygiene Practices In Non-Ventilated Intensive Care Unit Patients, Kimberly P. Emery
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Introduction: Oral hygiene is a significant aspect of nursing care. Endocarditis, stroke, lung cancer, and hypertension have been associated with poor oral hygiene. Research exploring oral care practices for mechanically ventilated patients is well documented. In contrast, oral hygiene for the non-mechanically ventilated acute care population remains underestimated. The purpose of this study was to establish a baseline of the type, frequency, and consistency of oral hygiene being performed on non-mechanically ventilated ICU patients and explore how the oral care provided was documented.
Methodology: A literature search was conducted and reported as a literature review. The databases CINAHL Plus with …
Exploring Barriers And Consequences Related To Nurses Reporting Child Abuse, Asmita Devkota
Exploring Barriers And Consequences Related To Nurses Reporting Child Abuse, Asmita Devkota
Honors Undergraduate Theses
Background: Child abuse is a pervasive and serious problem in the United States. Over 3 million children are the victims of some kind of physical assault by adults. Due to their prolonged contact with children and opportunity to report, nurses should be trained to accurately assess, identify, and manage cases of child abuse. The purpose of this study was to examine student’s experiences with Child Protective Services, and explore their confidence and attitudes related to identifying and reporting child abuse. Factors associated with non-reporting were identified.
Methodology: This was an exploratory, descriptive study. Students enrolled in the online …