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Caring For Young Adults With Cancer: A Systematic Review, Sarah M. Pelletier

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Young adulthood is unique period of life in which critical developmental milestones are achieved amid dynamic physical, emotional, and social changes. During this period of life, young adults are charged with establishing personal and social independence. When challenged with a cancer diagnosis, the already turbulent late teens, twenties, and thirties are dramatically and permanently altered. Hence, the needs of young adults vary from that of their pediatric and older adult counterparts. The aim of this systematic review of the literature was to identify what age-specific needs must be addressed by healthcare professionals to enhance quality of care and outcomes for …

Impact Of Non-Pharmacological Treatment Methods And Lifestyle Modification On Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms And Progression, Emily Moret

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, neurological, autoimmune condition that is characterized by unpredictable demyelination of the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis remains one of the most debilitating neurological diseases for young adults, affecting an average of 2.5 per 100,000 people worldwide. The objective of this research was to further assess the efficacy of non-pharmacological treatment methods for symptom management and disease progression for multiple sclerosis. A systemic literature review was conducted using 4 research databases: American Search Premier, Medline, Cochrane, and CINAHL. Studies were included if they addressed nonpharmacological treatment approaches to multiple sclerosis. A total of 21 research articles …

Extraction And Analysis Of Data For Fragility Fracture Patients To Help Determine The Likelihood Of Follow-Up With A West Michigan Fragility Fracture Service, Michael Joseph Lamphere

Doctoral Dissertations

Fragility fractures and secondary fractures are a large physical, financial, and emotional drain on the individuals and families affected. Improving post fragility fracture care and increasing follow-up rates with specialty services, such as a fracture liaison service, may promote post-fracture recovery and help prevent future fractures. The purpose of this doctoral project was to increase and improve post osteoporotic fracture care by increasing appropriate referrals and follow-up care. Patient data was retrieved and analyzed on 60 fragility fracture patients referred to a local fracture liaison service. The analysis found that patient gender, fracture site, and history of a previous fracture …

Evidence-Based Practice Guideline: Breastfeeding Support Of The Active Duty Servicewoman, Heidi A. Koslo

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

There is no policy on breastfeeding support of the active duty military servicewoman at the targeted military treatment facility, and no global policy serving active duty personnel applicable at the Department of Defense and Defense Health Agency (DoD/DHA) level to span across branches of the U.S. military. Nurses, as members of the most trusted profession, are often expected to know how to assist a mother in meeting her feeding goals. Creation of an evidence-based practice guideline (EBPG) for support of the active duty servicewoman in the military health system was the purpose of this project. The project was conceptualized within …

Systematic Review Of Loss-Frame Messaging And Change In Health Behavior, Eddie Jean Simmons

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Recent analysis estimates Type II diabetes affects 23.4 million people in the US. Approximately 30% of these patients are not in optimal control of their diabetes, raising risks for blindness, amputation, and cardiac disease. A gap in diabetes education practice is that traditional positive-framed messaging has not persuaded many patients to modify their self-management behaviors. There is a need for alternative ways to communicate the risks of not managing the disease to patients who may have different health beliefs. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the best available evidence regarding the efficacy of loss-frame messaging when used …

Nurse Leaders’ Perspectives On Animal-Assisted Interventions, Samantha Vita Abate

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Knowledge deficits and unfavorable attitudes are commonly cited barriers that prevent adoption of animal-assisted interventions (AAIs). Nurse leaders’ (NLs’) knowledge of and attitudes toward AAIs have not been well documented in the literature. The purpose of this study was to identify NLs’ perspective on AAI, including their usage, knowledge, and attitudes. This information may be helpful in overcoming common barriers to AAI usage. The theory of transformational leadership guided this 3-manuscript dissertation study, which included 3 studies on NLs’ use of AAIs, the relationship between NLs’ knowledge of AAIs and NLs attitudes toward AAIs, and the potential impact of AAI …

A Guide For Effective Home Health Education, Dianne M. Nissen

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Older adults afflicted with chronic conditions present a unique set of challenges for home health nurses. In addition to caring for many of the patient’s physical problems, patient education is needed to enable patients to manage themselves. Patient education focuses on complicated medication and treatment adherence, safety, and preventing complications. The purpose of this oral presentation and supplemental guide was to increase the knowledge and skills of home health nurses by formally preparing them for the responsibility of patient educator. The practice-focused question was whether the provision of education and a supportive guide for individualizing patient education would improve the …

Establishing Exclusive Breastfeeding And The Influence Of Hospital Support, Martha Monroe

Theses and Dissertations--Nursing

Maternal-child health authorities recommend that infants breastfeed exclusively for the first six months of life. Currently, 25% of infants in the United States do so. Breastfeeding specific care that mothers receive from their postpartum nurses and lactation specialists is integral to successfully initiating exclusive breastfeeding. Due to the time sensitive nature of establishing milk supply, interrupting the process of lactogenesis with supplementation puts infants at high risk for early termination of breastfeeding. The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the relationship of breastfeeding care received during the postpartum hospital stay, defined as the first 48-72 hours of life, and …

Impact Of Nicu Design On Feeding-Related Outcomes In Preterm Infants, Emma Kate Calvert

Theses and Dissertations--Communication Sciences and Disorders

Many NICUs around the country are moving away from traditional open-bay designs in favor of single-family rooms (SFRs) as more is understood about the impact of the sensory environment on neurodevelopment in preterm infants. SFRs house one infant and their family for the length of the infant’s stay and are associated with improvements in numerous outcomes, including increased milk intake and weight gain and earlier transition to enteral feeding. Oral feeding remains a critical requirement for NICU discharge; however, the impact of NICU design on feeding outcomes remains unknown.

The purpose of this study was to compare feeding outcomes between …

Effects Of Short-Term Intensive Insulin Therapy In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Management, Ernest Mwathi

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Diabetes is a chronic illness affecting millions of individuals in the United States and is the seventh leading cause of death. Most of the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients manage their illness with non-insulin therapies resulting in inadequate glycemic control but there are times when they experience inadequate glycemic control and require short-term intensive insulin therapy (SIIT). Despite proven effectiveness of SIIT, there is a lack of research focusing on the effectiveness of clinical practice where providers revert their clients to non-insulin therapy after SIIT. The focus of this quality improvement (QI) project was to evaluate pre/post data and …

ผลของโปรแกรมการส่งเสริมการดูแลตนเองต่อการรับรู้ความสามารถในการดูแลตนเองเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดโรคหลอดเลือดสมอง ในผู้ป่วยความดันโลหิตสูง, เจตนา วงษาสูง

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาผลของโปรแกรมการส่งเสริมการดูแลตนเองต่อการรับรู้ความสามารถในการดูแลตนเองเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดโรคหลอดเลือดสมองในผู้ป่วยความดันโลหิตสูง

รูปแบบการวิจัย: การวิจัยกึ่งทดลอง แบบศึกษาหนึ่งกลุ่มวัดผลก่อนและหลังการทดลอง

วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ป่วยโรคความดันโลหิตสูงที่อยู่ในความดูแลของโรงพยาบาลส่งเสริมสุขภาพตำบลหินลับ อำเภอมวกเหล็ก จังหวัดสระบุรี จำนวน 30 คน คัดเลือกเข้ากลุ่มตัวอย่างแบบเฉพาะเจาะจงตามคุณสมบัติที่กำหนด กลุ่มตัวอย่างจะได้รับโปรแกรมการส่งเสริมการดูแลตนเองเป็นรายบุคคล เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลโดยใช้แบบสอบถามการรับรู้ความสามารถในการดูแลตนเองเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดโรคหลอดเลือดสมอง ตรวจสอบความตรงตามเนื้อหาโดยผู้เชี่ยวชาญเท่ากับ 0.96 และทดสอบความเที่ยงได้ค่าสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟาของคอนบาคเท่ากับ 0.81 วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลด้วยสถิติพรรณนาและการทดสอบสถิติที

ผลการวิจัย: การรับรู้ความสามารถในการดูแลตนเองเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดโรคหลอดเลือดสมองในผู้ป่วยความดันโลหิตสูงหลังการได้รับโปรแกรมการส่งเสริมการดูแลตนเองสูงกว่าก่อนได้รับโปรแกรมฯ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p<.05)

ข้อสรุป: โปรแกรมการส่งเสริมการดูแลตนเองมีประสิทธิภาพสามารถส่งเสริมให้ผู้ป่วยมีการรับรู้ความสามารถในการดูแลตนเองเพื่อป้องกันการเกิดโรคหลอดเลือดสมอง เกิดประโยชน์ทำให้มีการดูแลตนเองที่ถูกต้อง ลดการเกิดภาวะแทรกซ้อนอันตรายได้

Cannabis As A Safer Alternative To Opioid Management Of Chronic Pain, Loren Nedelman

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million American adults and costs the United States upwards of $635 billion each year in medical treatments and lost productivity. Opioid prescription for pain has increased exponentially over the past several years, with the CDC estimating 20% of prescriptions lasting longer than 3 months for patients with noncancerous pain. Opioid addiction has become a national public health crisis with mortality surpassing 100,000 deaths annually due to overdose. As States have begun to deregulate the use of cannabis and cannabis derivatives for medical purposes; oversight and regulation by the federal government on its use as a …

Metformin’S Role In The Prevention Of Type 2 Diabetes In Individuals Diagnosed With Prediabetes: A Systematic Literature Review, Jillian Williamson

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

The United States is facing a growing epidemic of unchecked and untreated individuals with prediabetes. While lifestyle interventions have remained the gold standard of treatment, has this been enough? A literature review was carried out to identify metformin’s role in treatment and management of prediabetes as well as perceived barriers to its prescribing. A total of 24 articles met inclusion criteria. Main findings include (a) metformin is effective in reducing the incidence of diabetes, though not as effective as lifestyle interventions; (b) certain populations did benefit more from metformin usage then other populations; (c) there was more treatment compliance with …

Screening For And Management Of Adult Obesity, Lisa Schafer

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects

Purpose: To examine the interest of obese adults in participating in a weight management program based on Intensive Behavioral Therapy as recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). Methods: During a three-week period, a non-probability consecutive sample of 73 patients with scheduled healthcare appointments at a primary care setting in eastern Arkansas were recruited to complete a 15-item Obesity questionnaire. Eligible participants included non-pregnant, mentally competent adults between the ages of 18 to 65 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. Results: Typical demographic characteristics reflected middle-aged (47 years of age), African American …

Effects Of Nonpharmacological Interventions On Outcomes In Neonates With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Alexandrea Gray, Rachel Smith, Trina Miller, Nina Vaccaro, Ashlyn Milhoan

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a growing issue in today’s society, especially in women of the childbearing age who use substances during pregnancy. As use of substances, such as opiates, increases in the United States, the healthcare industry has noticed a significant rise in the number of neonates born with symptoms of NAS withdrawal. Through the analysis and synthesis of research, the purpose of this paper is to appraise the evidence regarding the effects of supplemental nonpharmacological interventions, specifically rooming-in and breastfeeding, compared to standard pharmacological treatment, on NAS withdrawal symptoms. Twenty peer-reviewed research studies conducted between 2010 and 2018 …

A Systematic Review: Effectiveness Of Complementary Therapies On Mental Status Of Pediatric Oncology Patients, Sara Fredricks, Jessica Lloyd, Whitney Wendling

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Children with cancer frequently suffer from depression, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, and psychological stresses related to knowledge of potential risks, associated treatments, and the illness itself. These psychological problems can cause many additional physiological problems for these already chronically ill patients and may be detrimental to their overall health. The purpose of this systematic review is to review and critically appraise the evidence to determine if the use of Complementary and Alternative Methods (CAM), along with standardized care, affects mental health outcomes in pediatric cancer patients. Twenty-one primary source publications between 2013 and 2019 were analyzed for this systematic review. …

Patients With A Left Ventricular Device And Factors Affecting Readmission, Diana Pitcher

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

Patients with a left ventricular assist device have a high rate of hospital readmissions after their index (placement of left ventricular device) discharge. With these devices becoming more common providers of care must understand why this population is being readmitted in order to promote well-being and keep patients out of the hospital. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe characteristics of the hospital readmission. This research study was a retrospective analysis of aggregate data from 2013-2019 with a sample size n = 32. The summary of data was described with descriptive statistics. The data was grouped and …

The Relationship Between Intensity Of Fitness Tracker Usage And Motivation, Rachel Cannata, Abigail C. Daugherty, Madison O. Dirocco, Julianne Green, Pial Dasgupta

Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects

Many college students engage in unhealthy behaviors which may contribute to diseases. Additionally, some students may lack motivation to rectify these behaviors to improve their long-term health. This study assessed the relationship between intensity of fitness tracker usage and motivation among health professions students at a large, public Midwestern university. This non-experimental, correlational study used convenience sampling and a theoretical framework based on Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory. Online recruitment announcements were emailed and included links to the consent form and survey. Motivation was measured with Deci and Ryan’s modified self-determination tool. Intensity of tracker usage was measured using a scale …

2020-2021 Nursing Graduate Msn-Fnp Handbook, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

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2020-2021 Graduate Student Handbook for the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.

The Implications Of Gut Health On Mental Health, Cali Curlee

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

The neurotransmitter deficiency hypothesis suggests that neurotransmitter imbalance is the physiologic cause for mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. With up to 90% of serotonin produced in the gut, it is of particular interest whether diet may influence this balance. The current research seeks to identify a connection between one’s intake of microbiome-influencing foods/beverages and mental health status. The hypothesis of the study is that participants who regularly consume greater amounts of pre/probiotic foods will have a decreased prevalence of depression and anxiety, relative to those who rarely consume pre/probiotic foods. Differences in survey data were not statistically significant, …

Listening To The Voices Of Community Health Workers: A Multilevel, Culture-Centered Approach To Overcoming Structural Barriers In U.S. Latinx Communities, Angela L. Palmer-Wackerly, Virginia Chaidez, Caitlyn Wayment, Jonathan Baker, Anthony Adams, Lorey A. Wheeler

Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences: Faculty Publications

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are often incorporated into efforts to reduce health disparities for vulnerable populations. However, their voices are rarely the focus of research when considering how to increase their job effectiveness and sustainability. The current study addresses this gap by privileging the voices of 28 CHWs who work with Latinx communities in Nebraska through in-depth, semi-structured interviews. Using a multilevel, Culture-Centered Approach (CCA) to Health Communication, we identified two key structural communication issues: (a) increasing language accommodation and (b) increasing (and stabilizing) network integration across three ecological levels of health behavior (individual, microsystem, and exosystem …

The Impact Of Lifestyle Medicine On Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Kelli L. Noble

DNP Research Projects

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease worldwide. The main risk factor for the development of NAFLD is metabolic syndrome. Women are at greatest risk, typically in their 5th to 6th decade of life. The more aggressive form of NAFLD is nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) which is characterized by inflammation associated with NAFLD. NASH has the greatest tendency to progress into cirrhosis. However, lifestyle intervention has been shown to effectively treat, and even reverse NAFLD. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental study was to lend additional research and demonstrate improvement in NAFLD through lifestyle intervention with 1) …

Evaluating The Impact Of Malaria Education On Student Missionaries, Julie Mckinney

DNP Research Projects

Malaria has been studied for years, and yet remains one of the most significant vector-borne diseases that travelers encounter in malaria-endemic regions (CDC, 2019). Education is noted to be critical in disease prevention, management, and eradication. Student missionaries are at high risk for infection and can have a global influence that is improved through education. A pilot study was conducted on eleven students with a pre-test and post-test design after a malaria education webinar. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the baseline level of education in student missionaries, as well as to assess the effect of malaria …

Reducing Hypertension Through Faith Community Nursing, Michelle White

DNP Research Projects

Hypertension affects approximately 31.1% of adults (1.39 million) worldwide. It continues to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and strokes, the leading causes of death in the United States (Mills, Stefanescu, & He, 2020). Hypertension is expected to increase due to the aging population and unhealthy lifestyle choices of the American people (American Heart Association [AHA], 2018a). Therefore, effective strategies are required to manage hypertension in order to decrease stroke and cardiovascular events that can save the lives of many Americans. National programs such as Healthy People 2020 are working to achieve blood pressure control within the United …

Breastfeeding Issues Leading To Early Cessation, Brandy Kirstein

DNP Research Projects

Breastfeeding has come to the forefront in modern research as a necessary and important phenomenon to understand and address due to the vast amount of evidence revealing its health benefits for both Mom and baby. Disparities exist related to socioeconomic status, education level, poverty, young age, obesity, alcohol use, smoking, and living in rural areas. This project aims to discover the areas that need the most awareness and change specific to the state of Tennessee to increase the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding for six months (EBF6) creating healthier future generations and society. This project was a non-experimental, retrospective, correlational design, …

วาทกรรมชุมชนต่อความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็ก ในพื้นที่ชุมชนแห่งหนึ่งในภาคเหนือของไทย, นิตยา พันธ์งาม, ขนิษฐา นันทบุตร

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษากระบวนการสร้างวาทกรรมความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กในชุมชน และผลกระทบของวาทกรรมต่อความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กในชุมชน

แบบแผนการวิจัย: การศึกษานี้ดำเนินการวิจัยโดยใช้การวิจัยเชิงคุณภาพแบบวาทกรรมวิเคราะห์เชิงวิพากษ์

วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: ผู้ให้ข้อมูล จำนวน 90 คน ประกอบด้วย 1) ผู้ให้ข้อมูลหลัก เป็นผู้ที่มีความรอบรู้ข้อมูลอย่างลึกซึ้ง จำนวน 84 คน ได้แก่ ปราชญ์ ผู้นำชุมชน บุคลากรสุขภาพ แกนนำกลุ่มองค์กร ครูในศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็กและในโรงเรียน ผู้นำศาสนา หญิงตั้งครรภ์ แม่หลังคลอด สมาชิกในครอบครัวแม่และเด็ก อาสาสมัคร ผู้บริหารและเจ้าหน้าที่ในองค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิ่น แกนนำศูนย์พัฒนาครอบครัว และ 2) ผู้ให้ข้อมูลทั่วไป 6 คน ได้แก่ สมาชิกในชุมชนและผู้ที่เกี่ยวข้องในการดูแลแม่และเด็ก คัดเลือกแบบเจาะจงและแบบสโนว์บอลล์ เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูลโดยการสัมภาษณ์เชิงลึก การสังเกตแบบมีส่วนร่วม สนทนากลุ่ม วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยวิธีการวิเคราะห์วาทกรรมเชิงวิพากษ์และวิเคราะห์เชิงเนื้อหา

ผลการวิจัย: ผลการศึกษาแบ่งเป็น 3 ส่วน ได้แก่ 1) ความหมายของความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็ก เป็นกระบวนที่สะท้อนถึงการตีความและสะท้อนอัตลักษณ์ความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กผ่านมุมมองเชิงวัฒนธรรมของทั้งแม่ ครอบครัว และผู้ที่มีส่วนเกี่ยวข้องในการดูแลแม่และเด็กในชุมชน โดยถูกถ่ายทอดในรูปแบบของภาษาและใช้สื่อสารในชุมชนพบว่ามีความหมายเชื่อมโยงกัน 2) วาทกรรมความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กเป็นกระบวนการสะท้อนถึงการแสดงออกทางความคิดความเชื่อผ่านคำพูด ภาษาหรือวาทกรรม มี 2 อัตลักษณ์ คือ วาทกรรมเสริมพลังอำนาจและวาทกรรมพึ่งพา และ 3) ผลกระทบของวาทกรรมความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กเป็นภาคปฏิบัติทางสังคมวัฒนธรรมของวาทกรรมที่ทำให้เกิดการปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กที่เหมาะสม รวมทั้งการเกิดแนวทางใหม่ในการดูแลแม่และเด็กในชุมชน

สรุป: ผลการศึกษาสะท้อนให้เห็นองค์ความรู้ใหม่ที่ว่าความหมายของความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กมีความเชื่อมโยงกันเมื่อถูกสะท้อนผ่านมุมมองเชิงวัฒนธรรม และกระบวนการตีความหมายของแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กที่ถูกถ่ายทอดในรูปแบบภาษานั้นสะท้อนให้เห็นถึงการผลิตสร้างวาทกรรมใหม่ที่เป็นวาทกรรมเสริมพลังอำนาจอันนำไปสู่การปรับเปลี่ยนพฤติกรรมการดูแลสุขภาพของแม่ที่ดีและแนวทางในการดูแลแม่และเด็กในชุมชน ซึ่งพยาบาลและผดุงครรภ์ผู้ที่มีบทบาสำคัญในการขับเคลื่อนการพัฒนาระบบการดูแลแม่และเด็กสามารถนำใช้เป็นเครื่องมือในการเสริมสร้างความเข้มแข็งของชุมชนในการพัฒนาระบบการดูแลแม่และเด็กและส่งเสริมความเป็นแม่และการเลี้ยงดูเด็กอย่างเป็นระบบได้

The Effect Of A Nursing Knowledge Practice Improvement Project For Icu Acquired Weakness (Icuaw) And Mobility Protocols To Increase Knowledge And Self-Confidence In Icu Nurses, Renee Rogers

DNP Projects

Objective: The purpose of this project is to conduct a knowledge improvement program about ICU acquired weakness (ICUAW), mobility protocols, and self-confidence for ICU nurses at the University of Kentucky's Trauma & Surgical service.

Aim: The aim of this project is to improve the ICU nurses’ knowledge about ICUAW, mobility protocols/charting, and nursing self-confidence performing the knowledge within clinical practice. As well as assess if there is any correlation between the years of nursing experience and ICU location on knowledge and self-confidence.

Background: A condition that is under recognized in critical care, is ICU acquired weakness (ICUAW), which is muscle …

Engaging Patients To Prevent Harm: Implementation Of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Education Videos, Sarah Buschmann

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PURPOSE: The purpose of this proposal is to evaluate the introduction of pressure ulcer prevention videos to at risk adult patients in the intensive care unit within the acute care health setting.

METHODS: The study design is a retrospective chart review to analyze the effect of the pressure ulcer prevention videos on the number of pressure ulcers and incidence rate while comparing Jackson/Cubbin scores. As pressure ulcers continue to rise, patient education through the Get Well Network is a required intervention. This project is relevant in reducing pressure ulcers and increasing patient safety. Data collection took place from July 1 …

The Effect Of A Sun Damage Simulation Photography App On The Skin-Protective Behavior Intentions Of Women With Children Age 18 Or Younger, James Bowlds

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Abstract

Background: Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. annually, despite being a largely preventable disease through the limitation of ultraviolet radiation exposure. Attempts to decrease its incidence have focused on appearance-based interventions. These have been effective at improving sun-protective behaviors among various subpopulations including people of color. Anecdotal observations suggest mothers more frequently utilize sun protection for their children than on themselves.

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to gain an understanding of the sun protection practices and beliefs of Caucasian and African American mothers, to assess the response to an appearance-based …

A Modified Screening Tool To Evaluate Risk Of Unanticipated Return Visits To The Emergency Department In The Geriatric Population, Tabitha Riley

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Purpose: To compare the Modified Screening Tool for Identifying at Risk Seniors (mSTIRS) against the Triage Risk Screening Tool (TRST) and the Identification of Seniors at Risk (ISAR) for predictive value and assess the relationship between presenting complaint with unanticipated return visit (URV) occurrence in geriatric patients.

Design: A prospective, observational study conducted at a large academic medical center. Descriptive statistics and psychometric analyses were used to analyze the association between demographics, clinical data, and to evaluate the modified screening tool.

Methods: 38 geriatric participants in the Emergency Department (ED) were enrolled and 21 completed the study. The screening tools …