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Managing Personal Integrity: A Grounded Theory Of Elderly People Surviving Hospitalization, Cynthia S. Jacelon Sep 2019

Managing Personal Integrity: A Grounded Theory Of Elderly People Surviving Hospitalization, Cynthia S. Jacelon

Dissertations

The goal of this grounded theory research was to develop a substantive theory of the social processes engaged in by elderly people while in the hospital. The derived theory is entitled Managing Personal Integrity. Within the theory, Personal Integrity is defined as a dynamic, intrinsic quality of the self which has properties composed of physical and psychological attributes.


Down Home: An Ethnography About Community Process And Health Of Older Persons In A Rural Setting, Carol A. Craig Aug 2019

Down Home: An Ethnography About Community Process And Health Of Older Persons In A Rural Setting, Carol A. Craig

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to understand how rural-dwelling elderly people describe their health and to gain an understanding of rural community processes as they relate to the health of older residents. Although community health nursing practice supports community-level interventions, the influence of communities upon the health of older community members is not well known. Ethnographic design and methods were employed to study the health of older residents in a Western Plains farming community of about 500 people.


Connecting Older Chinese To Seniors Serving Organizations Services In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Nasreen S. Lalani Aug 2019

Connecting Older Chinese To Seniors Serving Organizations Services In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Nasreen S. Lalani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to identify barriers in accessing services for Chinese older adults in Edmonton, Canada. They will also learn possible strategies for collaboration and systems improvement among the service providers in mainstream and immigrant organizations.


Factors Related To Cardiopulmonary Endurance Of Hospitalized Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lin Yu Liao, Kuei-Min Chen Aug 2019

Factors Related To Cardiopulmonary Endurance Of Hospitalized Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lin Yu Liao, Kuei-Min Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Our study can investigate cardiopulmonary endurance associated effect factors and predictors, specifically age, gender, disease severity, BMI, dyspnea, respiratory muscle strength, lower extremity muscle strength, and lower limb muscle endurance. Our result s finds risk factors and could be a predictor of cardiopulmonary endurance in COPD's elderly inpatients.


The Caregiver Role For A Family Member With Dementia, Theresa A. Kessler Aug 2019

The Caregiver Role For A Family Member With Dementia, Theresa A. Kessler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There are nearly 16 million caregivers for persons with dementia. Through focus group interviews, caregivers expressed their experiences and the impact of the role on their physical, emotional, and financial lives.


Self-Efficacy Care Model Helps Self-Care Efficacy And Physical Activity In Older People With Hip Fracture, Shu-Fen Su, Shu-Ni Lin Aug 2019

Self-Efficacy Care Model Helps Self-Care Efficacy And Physical Activity In Older People With Hip Fracture, Shu-Fen Su, Shu-Ni Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1.The self-efficacy Care Model (SCM) nursing intervention can significantly improve self-care efficacy of older patients after receiving hip fracture surgery. 2.The self-efficacy Care Model (SCM) nursing intervention can significantly increase physical activity in older patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture receiving hip fracture surgery.


The Effects Of Sleep Time And Sleep Efficiency On Neurobehavioral Outcomes, Janell Juelich, Glenda Lindseth Aug 2019

The Effects Of Sleep Time And Sleep Efficiency On Neurobehavioral Outcomes, Janell Juelich, Glenda Lindseth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the neurobehavioral effects related to time slept per day, sleep efficiency, and sleep quality. Actigraph sleep watches and the Pittsburg Quality Sleep Index were used to assess sleep. Study results showed significant relationships with several neurobehavioral measures.


2 Feet 4 Life: A Foot Care Self-Management Intervention For Older Adults Without Diabetes, Jennifer J. O'Connor, Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis Aug 2019

2 Feet 4 Life: A Foot Care Self-Management Intervention For Older Adults Without Diabetes, Jennifer J. O'Connor, Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. Implementation of best practices may protect foot health, preserve function and mobility, and extend older adults' healthy, active years of life.


Development Of Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument For Homecare Nurses, Shin-Yi Huang, Ching-Min Chen Aug 2019

Development Of Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument For Homecare Nurses, Shin-Yi Huang, Ching-Min Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As the elderly population continues to rise, care burden is inevitably increased, the elder mistreatment events continue to be exposed. Elder neglect is the most common type of these mistreatments. Development Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument can early detect and timely assist the elder of neglect.


A Model For Prep Linkage To Care Expansion For Low-Resource Drug Treatment Centers, Nancy S. Goldstein, Katherine C. Mcnabb, Ellen C. Seymour, Jared B. Carter-Davis Aug 2019

A Model For Prep Linkage To Care Expansion For Low-Resource Drug Treatment Centers, Nancy S. Goldstein, Katherine C. Mcnabb, Ellen C. Seymour, Jared B. Carter-Davis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Findings from a review of current literature indicated a lack of any existing models for linking eligible SUD patients to PrEP services. A model including a screening tool, algorithm, and protocol was developed to standardize provider assessment of high risk SUD population with the linkage to care process.


The Effect Of Continuous Nursing Intervention By A Randomized Controlled Trial On Laryngectomized Patients' Qol, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Kurita, Mami Miyazono, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Tadashi Kitahara, Sakae Matuoka, Hiromi Taniguchi, Naomi Mine Aug 2019

The Effect Of Continuous Nursing Intervention By A Randomized Controlled Trial On Laryngectomized Patients' Qol, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Kurita, Mami Miyazono, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Tadashi Kitahara, Sakae Matuoka, Hiromi Taniguchi, Naomi Mine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of nursing intervention by a randomized controlled trial on laryngectomees' quality of life from before surgery to twelve months after hospital discharge (the primary outcome) and its longitudinal changes (the secondary outcome).


Passing Nclex: What Courses And Tools Matter Most To Students, Taralyn W. Mcmullan, Jackie Lollar, Bettina Hornbuckle Riley Aug 2019

Passing Nclex: What Courses And Tools Matter Most To Students, Taralyn W. Mcmullan, Jackie Lollar, Bettina Hornbuckle Riley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Our project focused on determining what courses/tools are most influential in the successful pass rate of NCLEX for BSN nursing students. We performed a retrospective look at student performance over 2 years to gain perspectives and appreciation in determining how our curriculum impacts NCLEX success.


Geriatric Education Group Visit: Understanding The Healthcare Proxy (Hcp) Among Spanish-Speaking Elders, Marcia M. Duclos Aug 2019

Geriatric Education Group Visit: Understanding The Healthcare Proxy (Hcp) Among Spanish-Speaking Elders, Marcia M. Duclos

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This quality improvement project provided educational group medical visits (GMV) to Spanish-speaking patients 65 years and older, in a local community health center. The sessions focused on providing education to patients about the purpose of the Health Care Proxy (HCP) form and explaining the form's components.


Challenges And Opportunities In Translation And Implementation Science, Marita G. Titler Aug 2019

Challenges And Opportunities In Translation And Implementation Science, Marita G. Titler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session provides a scientific overview of the nature of translation and implementation science. The challenges associated with implementation science are described as well as suggestions for addressing these challenges. Opportunities for nurse scientists and clinicians to lead and participate in implementation science are discussed with illustrative examples provided.


Factors Influencing Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Suparb Aree-Ue Aug 2019

Factors Influencing Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting patients' quality of life during post operation.


The Quality Of Social Interaction And Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia (Bpsd), Haesook Kim Aug 2019

The Quality Of Social Interaction And Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia (Bpsd), Haesook Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Audiences will understand the importance of caregivers' use of dementia and culturally competent social interaction behavior and apply the findings in caring for ethnic-minority persons with dementia.


Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups And Their Motivations For Status Changes, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Miyazono, Mami Kurita, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Hiromi Taniguchi, Sakae Matuoka, Naomi Mine, Miyuki Takahashi, Tadashi Kitahara Aug 2019

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups And Their Motivations For Status Changes, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Miyazono, Mami Kurita, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Hiromi Taniguchi, Sakae Matuoka, Naomi Mine, Miyuki Takahashi, Tadashi Kitahara

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to clarify the status of participation of laryngectomized patients in self-help groups before discharge to 12 months after discharge, and their motivations for its changes. This study shows a suggestion about how to support the promoting social rehabilitation for laryngectomized Patients.


Reduce Clabsi Of A Medical Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Referral Center In Taiwan, Ya-Fen Fan Aug 2019

Reduce Clabsi Of A Medical Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Referral Center In Taiwan, Ya-Fen Fan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The average central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate of ICU was 3.89â ° , higher than the average rate of 2.6â ° in all medical centers in Taiwan. which motivating us to improve this phenomenon. As a result, the rate of CLABSI was reduced from 8.79â ° to 3.56â °.


Minimally-Invasive Methods Of Examining Biological Changes In Response To Chronic Stress: A Scoping Review, Rebecca Elizabeth Salomon, Ashley Vaughan, Kelly R. Tan, Keely Muscatell Jul 2019

Minimally-Invasive Methods Of Examining Biological Changes In Response To Chronic Stress: A Scoping Review, Rebecca Elizabeth Salomon, Ashley Vaughan, Kelly R. Tan, Keely Muscatell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse researchers are increasingly interested in the biological effects of chronic stress. Using minimally invasive methods to collect biological indicators may improve research access to vulnerable populations. This review maps the indicators being measured through minimally invasive methods to investigate a variety of biological changes in response to chronic stress.


A Comparative Study On Successful Aging Of Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors, Younghee Yun Jul 2019

A Comparative Study On Successful Aging Of Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors, Younghee Yun

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of the study was to compare successful aging of cancer patients and cancer survivors. This was a secondary analysis study, used data from the Korea National and Health Nutrition Examination Survey. This study provide a basis for designing management programs as interventions to increase successful aging.


Acculturative Stress And Resilience Among Older Filipino Americans, Reimund Serafica Jul 2019

Acculturative Stress And Resilience Among Older Filipino Americans, Reimund Serafica

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study explored the interplay between acculturation, acculturative stress, and resilience, and their collective impact on physical and mental health self-evaluation among older Filipino Americans.


Creating Space For Nursing Research In The Fourth Industrial Age: A Serendipitous Journey Of An Emerging Nurse Researcher, Michael Joseph S. Dino Jul 2019

Creating Space For Nursing Research In The Fourth Industrial Age: A Serendipitous Journey Of An Emerging Nurse Researcher, Michael Joseph S. Dino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The session showcases the serendipitous journey of an Emerging Nurse Researcher 2019 honoree and shall highlight his experiences and creative thoughts and approaches on the changes, challenges, chances, and choices in juxtapositioning the theory and praxis of Nursing through research and scholarship in the Fourth Industrial Age (Nursing 4.0).


Promoting Holistic Comfort In Sexuality Of Older Adults, Barbara Suzy Diggle-Fox, Susan Glose Jul 2019

Promoting Holistic Comfort In Sexuality Of Older Adults, Barbara Suzy Diggle-Fox, Susan Glose

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this session is to critically appraise and present research findings pertaining to sexuality in older adults and to translate these findings into useful processes and tools that can be used to support comfort in sexuality and sexual well-being of older adults.


Cultural Factors Affecting Resilience Of Filipino Immigrant Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes Jul 2019

Cultural Factors Affecting Resilience Of Filipino Immigrant Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes the results of a descriptive study exploring the relationship between resilience, acculturative stress, and cultural family beliefs about disclosing mental health problems among Filipino immigrant women living in the United States.


Integrating A Psychospiritual Approach Of Holistic Wellness In Treating Those With Mental Health Disorders, Anka Roberto Jul 2019

Integrating A Psychospiritual Approach Of Holistic Wellness In Treating Those With Mental Health Disorders, Anka Roberto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will critically appraise, synthesize, and present recent evidence based holistic psychospiritual practices that enhance comfort for those diagnosed with mental health disorders allowing for transcendence to a mentally well state of being.


Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas Jul 2019

Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Despite the prevalence of chronic pain globally that similarly impacts Asian Immigrants (AIs), there is an evident gap in the literature as to how AIs managed their chronic pain. A rigorous integrative review was conducted emphasizing resilience among AIs that strongly influenced adequate self-management of their pain.


The Comprehensive Health Education Program For Overweight And Diabetic Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yuwadee Saraboon, Suparb Aree-Ue Jul 2019

The Comprehensive Health Education Program For Overweight And Diabetic Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yuwadee Saraboon, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To explore the effects of a comprehensive health education program on knowledge of knee osteoarthritis, self-efficacy, and expectation of treatment outcomes in overweight and diabetic older adults with knee osteoarthritis.


An Investigation On The Core Competencies Of Professional Dementia Caregivers, Huei-Ling Huang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu, Hsiu-Li Huang Jul 2019

An Investigation On The Core Competencies Of Professional Dementia Caregivers, Huei-Ling Huang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu, Hsiu-Li Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the core competencies of professional dementia caregivers as a basis for establishing their core competencies and to provide a reference for the planning of dementia care training programs in schools and other related organizations.


A Poor Social-Support Trajectory Is Associated With Worse Health Outcomes After Hip Fracture, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu Jul 2019

A Poor Social-Support Trajectory Is Associated With Worse Health Outcomes After Hip Fracture, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe types of trajectories in post-operative social support for hip fractured persons with DM and how these trajectory types influence the health outcomes within 2 years following the hip fracture.


Process Of Validation Of The Instrument Of Marital Satisfaction And Marital Adjustment In Colombian Population, Luz Patricia Diaz Heredia, Luz Stella Bueno Robles Jul 2019

Process Of Validation Of The Instrument Of Marital Satisfaction And Marital Adjustment In Colombian Population, Luz Patricia Diaz Heredia, Luz Stella Bueno Robles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is a Psychometric study for the validation of the instrument of satisfaction and marital adjustment, in Colombia South America. This research Tool is one of the most useful in the area of marital relationships.