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Nursing And Midwifery Links [December 2020 Issue], Secretariat At Johns Hopkins University School Of Nursing Global Network Of Who Collaborating Centers For Nursing And Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Links (LINKS)

As a historic year comes to a close, this edition of the Links Magazine will serve as a reflection of the incredible innovation and fortitude shown by our colleagues worldwide. For perhaps the first time in many, many years, 2020 was the year that humanity shared the experience of a common event of global proportions. Healthcare was placed front and center as the world watched from where they were sheltered in place. From varying cultures and perspectives, the nurses and midwives of the world were presented with a deadly challenge that came on quickly, and continues to plague many countries. …

Exploring The Impact Of Structural Empowerment In Long-Term Care, Andrea G. Reed

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Ensuring workforce stability in long-term care (LTC) is a growing challenge for healthcare leaders. Nurses employed in LTC are more likely to leave their positions within a year compared to other healthcare workers. This project explores the role of empowerment and the impact it plays on retention of LTC staff.

Faculty Management Of Online Graduate Nursing Students' Anxiety During Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, Tara C. Hilliard, Steven W. Branham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Graduate nursing faculty will be able to identify online graduate nursing students' experience with anxiety related to objective structured clinical examinations while assessing factors that contribute to anxiety. Faculty-directed strategies to decrease student anxiety will be analyzed and discusses.

Value-Based Care: Readmission Reduction, Polypharmacy Reduction, And Cost Containment, Ron Billano Ordona

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Value-Based Care is the future of healthcare in the US. Nurse Practitioners in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) help address prevention of unplanned 30-day readmission, reduction in polypharmacy and overall cost-containment for the US Medicare system. The resurgence of house calls is contributing to quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Predictors For Working In The Gerontological Nursing Setting Among Nursing Students, Mei Hua Kerry Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A survey design was adopted to understand the situation among Macao nursing students towards working in gerontological nursing (GN) after graduation. The purpose of this study was to examine the preference and willingness to work in GN after graduation, and predictors in GN for future work.

Development Of A Telehealth Collaborative To Improve Student Exposure In The Clinical Application Of Telehealth, Tara C. Hilliard, Steven W. Branham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Telehealth is an area of care delivery which of renewed interest. Providing student exposure to this method of care is relatively new to nursing education. See how a university/industry partnership was used to meet this need.

An Age-Friendly Health Systems Implementation: A Virtual Clinic As An Educational Technology Innovation, Robin Hughes, Mary Dolansky, Sherry Greenberg, Anne Pohnert, Evelyn Duffy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Virtual gaming simulation is an innovative pedagogical approach to enhancing experiential learning. Case Western Reserve University and CVS Health's MinuteClinic teams, with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, developed a virtual gaming technology to educate advance practice providers about Age-Friendly Health Systems, 4Ms care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility.

Influencing Undergraduate Nursing Student Attitudes On Older Adults, Monica L. Tenhunen

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine baccalaureate nursing student attitudes toward older adults and whether gerontological nursing education affects those attitudes. As the number of older adults increases, more nurses will be needed to provide care for this part of the population. Education specific to the health care needs of this population should enable nurses to provide safe, quality care by increasing their knowledge and understanding about the older adult.

In the essential competencies for the nursing care of older adults, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing addresses incorporation of attitudes about aging to the education …

Employment Status And Qol With Laryngectomized Patients, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Kumiko Kotake, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Ichiro Kai, Yoko Ishibashi, Kaori Haba, Aya Takahashi, Mami Miyazono, Yuki Nagamatsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We longitudinally examined employment status and quality of life with 199 laryngectomized patients. QOL assessed by the SF-36 was low until twelve months after discharge. It is necessary to continue physical and psychological support for those who want to continue to work after their discharge from hospital.

Effects Of Respiratory Infection Prevention Education For Rural Dwelling Elderly On Kap And Social Capital, Myung Soon Kwon, Jin Soon Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory infection prevention(RIP) program based on Social Cognitive Theory developed for rural dwelling elderly on South Korea. In conclusion, it was verified continuous effect on improving the knowledge, attitude, and practice of RIP, and enhances the social capital of the rural elderly.

Factors Related To Quality Of Life In Patients With Cardiac Surgery, Wei-Yi Chen, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cardiac surgery can improve the heart function and prolong life of patients, but the health care and quality of life of patients after surgery should also be addressed.

A Literature Review Of Type 2 Diabetes Among African American Women, Brenda Owusu, Balkys L. Bivins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to prevent T2D in this population.

The Association Between Frailty And Quality Of Life In Elders With Colorectal Cancer After Surgery, Hsing-Fang Tsai, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Frailty is the beginning of a vicious cycle of geriatric syndrome. elders need to face the age–related senescence and suffer from cancer-related symptoms which have significant impacts on their quality of life (QoL).This study is investigate the association between frailty and QoL in elders with colorectal cancer before and after surgery.

Nursing Staffing And State-Level Dementia Training In Relation To Inappropriate Psychotropic Medication Use In Nursing Home Residents With Dementia, Jung Min Yoon

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

This study was to examine the occurrence of F-758 citations in relation to NH nurse staffing and state-level NH in-service dementia training requirements.

Chronicling Resident And Staff Outcomes Throughout The Implementation Of A Professional Nursing Practice Model In One Midwest Continuing Care Retirement Community: A Longitudinal Analysis, Kimberly Michele Bergen-Jackson

Dissertations

This research used a case study approach to chronicle the process of seeking the American Nurse Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence in Long-Term Care designation in one Midwest community. The PTE-LTC practice standards framework guided the implementation of professional nursing practice which focused on a positive practice environment, shared decision-making, accountability for resident care, and the leadership development of nursing staff. These practice standards are outlined in the study and incorporated the major components necessary to implement Professional Nursing Practice and Shared Governance in long-term care. The components of the designation process over a five-year period were documented and compared …

Bedside Nurse Recognition Of Delirium In The Medical-Surgical Setting, Bridget Ann Denzik

Dissertations

Delirium in adults aged 65 and older is a common occurrence in the acute care setting and is often unrecognized by bedside nurses. Delirium can trigger a negative cascade of events resulting in an increase in morbidity and mortality, functional decline, longer length of stay, and high rates of post hospital institutionalization and has a significant socioeconomic impact. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to establish a solid foundation using scholarly literature to support the development of a delirium prevention, recognition, and treatment program in the medical-surgical acute care setting applying the program logic framework. The goal was …

Content Validation Of An Instrument For Identifying High-Need Older Adults In The Community, Kuei-Min Chen, Meng-Chin Chen, Hui-Fen Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation introduces a brief and user-friendly screening scale to identify high-need older adults in the community for global nurse practitioners/researchers who work with community older adults. The developmental process of the screening instrument will be presented.

Changes In Nursing And Women's Leadership Across Six Countries, Eun-Ok Im, Reiko Sakashita, Eui Geum Oh, Chia-Chin Lin, Hsiu-Min Tsai, Hsiu-Hung Wang, Lian-Hua Huang, Jillian Inouye, Wipada Kunaviktikul, Marion E. Broome

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The Asian and Asian American Study Group for Nursing Leadership (AAANL) has made collaborative efforts to promote nursing leadership in Asian culture. The purpose of this presentation is to showcase one of the group's efforts by discussing changes in nursing in six different countries and their impacts on leadership changes.

End-Of-Life Course Integration In The Undergraduate Curriculum To Measure Impact On Student Nurses' Knowledge, Laly Joseph

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this evidence-based study was to examine the impact of palliative care course on nursing students’ knowledge towards providing end-of-life care. Evaluating the outcomes can lead to curricular changes and provide a basis for decisions related to the best approaches for addressing end-of-life care in nursing curricula.

The Psychological Processes Of Nursing Students When Caring For Suicidal Patients In Psychiatric Clinical Practicum, Fan-Ko Sun, Yuchun Yao, Chun-Ying Chiang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to inform an audience of nurses on the findings of a study that explored the psychological processes experienced by nursing students caring for suicidal patients during their first psychiatric clinical practicum.

Adult Patients' Experience Using Patient Portal: The Impact Of Perceived Usability On Portal Use Behavior, Hyojin Son

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

The primary aim of the study was to test a modified PP Acceptance Model that explains factors affecting patients' PP use. The secondary aim was to compare the difference in PP usability, PP self-efficacy, and PP use between older adults recruited from community settings and older adults recruited from hospital settings.

Goals Of Care Conversations: Palliative Care Practice Change, Jeannine M. Haberman

DNP and Student Works

This project evaluated the effectiveness of AD completion rates after GOC conversations for PC patients in this selected setting. The PICOT question "In an acute care setting, how does the implementation of organizational goals of care (GOC) conversation with palliative care patients affect the number of completed advanced directives upon admission over a 10 week period?" was framed with the Chronic Care Model theory. Methods included a retrospective evaluation of AD documentation and analysis of the relationship of AD completion after the GOC conversations.

Implementing The '6th Vital Sign' Into Primary Care, Alexandria Watkins

DNP and Student Works

Around the world, someone develops dementia every three seconds ("Dementia statistics | Alzheimer's disease international," 2015). Current evidence shows that in clinically healthy people, pathophysiological changes begin 10 to 15 years before symptoms of cognitive impairment (CI) are seen (Kirsebom et al., 2017, p.1622). Studies note, that in the United States the rate of undiagnosed dementia cases exceeds 50% (Eichler et al., 2015, p. 87; Grober et al., 2016, p. 1038; Wang, Xiao, Ullah, He and Bellis, 2017, p. 1). The economic impact of reacting to Alzheimer's disease and related neurocognitive disorders (ADRD) has created a statistic that indicates, "if …

Nursing And Midwifery Links [June 2020 Issue], Secretariat At Johns Hopkins University School Of Nursing Global Network Of Who Collaborating Centers For Nursing And Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Links (LINKS)

A warm welcome to the June edition of the Links Magazine 2020. As this is the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, for this edition we did something a little different. For the past year, we have connected with nurses and midwives in various parts of the world to document not only their daily impact on the community around them, but also how their careers have been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. You will see their responses at each time point, in addition to some background information about these respected colleagues.

Nursing Practice Environment And Care Quality In Nursing Homes: A Case Study Of The Pathway To Excellence In Long-Term Care® Model, Elizabeth White, Erin Woodford, Julie Britton, Lynn W. Newberry, Christine Pabico

Group: American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Patient acuity and care complexity in nursing homes have increased over time, fueling demand for skilled, high-quality nursing care in this setting. RNs provide vital leadership, surveillance, and care coordination, while licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) deliver the majority of direct patient care in nursing homes. Extensive evidence has shown that the ability of these staff members to provide safe and effective care is largely influenced by the organizational environment in which they practice.

Older Adult Caregiving In An Amish Community, Helen Mavis Farrar

Dissertations

The focus of this study is Amish experiences of older adult caregiving. As an ethnic and religious minority group, the population of Amish in North America is doubling every 18 to 20 years, increasing from an estimated 235,000 in 2008, to 282,000 in 2013 (Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, 2013). Cultural values of the Amish include separation from mainstream society, avoidance of modern technology and an adherence to a rural, agrarian lifestyle according to scripture (Hurst & McConnell, 2010). In spite of sequestration from mainstream society, there is growing evidence that the Amish communities are increasingly seeking healthcare …

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Students' Perceptions Of The Three Ps In Preparation For Clinical Practice, Michael D. Moon

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

In 2008, advanced pathophysiology, advanced physical health assessment, and advanced pharmacology, were mandated as separate courses in APRN education as part of the joint consensus model (AACN & NCSBN, 2008). Currently there is a lack of evidence that supports completion of the three “Ps” as improving APRN confidence in clinical practice.

To investigate whether the completion of the three “Ps” increases APRN students’ confidence prior to completing their first year clinical courses.

The Influence Of Academic Nurse Educator Doctoral Degree Preparation On Nln Core Competency Skill Acquisition, Aaron Michael Sebach

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

DNP and PhD graduates pursue careers in academia and doctorally prepared faculty report higher levels of competence in the nurse educator role. This descriptive, correlational study examined the perceived competence of nursing faculty with DNP and PhD degrees in relation to the NLN Core Competencies.

Exploring An Adaptive Version Of The 3d Model Of Debriefing Using A Virtual Patient Simulation, Francisco A. Jimenez, Cheryl Wilson

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

In this study, we explored the debriefing experience of undergraduate students using the 3D Model of Debriefing after completing a virtual simulation module on conflict management. Results suggest that students can experience the benefits of a transformative learning experience when they are debriefed using the 3D Model with virtual patients.

Agacnp Student Led Interdisciplinary Teams: An Ipe Approach To Teamstepps In The Simulation Learning Center, Bethany J. Cieslowski, Sarah Jane Craig, Mary Deivert, Kathryn Reid

Nursing Education Research Conference (NERC)

To meet the needs of an evolving health care system, nurse practitioners (NP) must be prepared to lead teams. Course faculty for AG-ACNP and simulation collaborated to develop an interprofessional educational intervention that allowed NP students to practice leadership and teamwork with BSN students and licensed respiratory therapists using simulation.