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Defensive Practices Of Nurses, Nuray Turan, Nurten Kaya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Nowadays, defensive practices are usually seen as a situation which is performed by physicians, members of health care team, in order not to take a risk. Defensive practice occurs whenever a practitioner gives a higher priority to selfprotection from blame than to the best interests of the patient. Defensive practice is commonly attributed to concern at malpractice litigation, in particular financial liability. There is no data on whether nurses perform defensive practices. This study was carried out in descriptive type to determine the defensive practice status of nurses.

Methods: While the nurses working in a university hospital constituted the …

Evidence Of Transformation Process, Sonia Novais

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The transformative process of a nursing college institution in a health promoting higher education institution, by applying a model bottom-up, participatory health research PEER-IESS (Brito & Mendes,2009), promotes socio-environmental performance, cultural, political, ethical and deontological, scientific and continuous quality improvement, and requires the involvement of the academic community, helping students to acquire personal skills for the exercise of the future profession. Based on these assumptions we formulated the following research question:

How the involvement of a "seed group" in a participatory health research process mobilizes a community of higher nursing education to implement a health promoting context and increases the …

Perceived Cognitive Deficits In Persons With Multiple Sclerosis (Ms), Alexa Stuifbergen, Ashley M. Henneghan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune-mediated demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, is estimated to affect the lives of 2.3 million persons around the world. (National MS Society, 2016). As many as 75% of those with MS may experience some cognitive dysfunction, potentially the most disabling symptom for those with MS and their families (Amato et al., 2013). Difficulties with learning and recalling new information, attention, processing speed, and verbal fluency are the most common cognitive deficits reported by those with MS.

Historically, researchers studying those with MS have found either no relationships or weak relationships between cognitive performance …

Like Mother, Like Child: Maternal Attitudes And Behaviors On Weight-Related Health Behaviors In Their Children, Jyu-Lin Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges. The increased prevalence of childhood obesity is 30% higher in low and middle-income countries including China. This presentation will identify maternal factors on dietary habits and physical activity in their children, especially in Chinese preschool-aged children.

Using Service Learning To Enhance Cognitive Development Of Nursing Research For Complex Social Issues, Linda K. Bennington

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Service-learning can be a structured educational experience that links classroom knowledge to community engagement. The understanding and application of nursing research can be enhanced through the interaction of nursing students among diverse communities and their organizations as they gain insight on complex social issues.

Staff Nurses Perceptions Of Utilizing The Dedicated Educational Unit Model For A Senior Capstone Experience, Bonnie J. Russell, Grace Conley, Patrick Hill

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

With the need to continue to educate nursing students for entry into practice, this research evaluates the effectiveness of the use of a dedicated nursing educational unit for a senior capstone experience as opposed to the traditional one-to-one clinical preceptorship.

Effectiveness Of Weight Control Program On Nutritional Status And Knee Pain In Overweight Older Adults, Noppawan Piaseu, Pawena Narasri

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: A common health problem in older adults is knee pain, particularly those with overweight. Weight control is an appropriate approach for overweight older adults suffering from knee pain. This study aimed to examine the effects of weight control program using community and group support on nutritional status and knee pain in overweight older adults with knee pain. The specific research purposes were to: 1) compare mean scores of nutritional status (body mass index and waist circumference) and knee pain in the experimental group before and after the program, and 2) compare mean differences of nutritional status (body mass index …

Building Ebp Competence And Capacity By Leveraging Opportunities And Planning Strategically, Lynn Gallagher-Ford

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session describes a unique collaboration between two organizations to plan and execute an evidence-based practice education and follow up program to create effective EBP teams comprised of leaders from across a complex healthcare system. The EBP teams efficiently address real world healthcare challenges,drive best practices and meet strategic goals.

Using Evidenced-Based Educational Practices To Improve Graduation Rates For Rn-Bsn Students From Disadvantaged Backgrounds, Janice E. Hawkins, Lynn L. Wiles, Karen A. Karlowicz, Kimberly Adams Tufts

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A presentation describing an educational model that uses evidence-based educational practices to improve graduation rates for RN-BSN students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds may equip nurse educators with strategies to develop their own programs at other institutions.

Parenting Bedtime Behaviors And Sleep Among Toddlers Living With Socioeconomic Adversity, Monica Roosa Ordway, Nancy S. Redeker, Craig Canapari, Sangchoon Jeon, Lois Sadler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Sleep problems are very prevalent during the first year of life with 20-30% of infants reported to have a sleep problem. Families most commonly seek support from pediatric health care clinicians regarding their infant and toddler"s bedtime resistance and frequent and prolonged night wakening. While much has been published describing sleep patterns and sleep interventions to assist parents in helping their children initiate and maintain sleep, the majority of this literature included children living with middle to high incomes. Consistent with other health disparities, sleep disparities occur in children living in socioeconomically disadvantaged homes and emerging literature suggests that …

Perceived Benefits Of A Mindfulness-Based Intervention Among Homeless Women And Young Children, Jeanne L. Alhusen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Homeless mothers and their young children are at increased risk for negative physical and psychological outcomes. This session describes the perceived benefits of participating in an 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program.

The Impact Of Conscience And Ethical Climate Among Nurses In The Hospital Setting, Theresa A. Kyzar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A recent U.S. research study investigated nurses" attitudes regarding conscience and ethical climate in the acute care setting. Findings revealed that poor ethical climate can lead to conscience-related stress in nurses. A team-based environment is important to allow the nurse to act with moral courage during ethically difficult patient-care situations

Listen To Me: Noncaregiving Adult Children's Needs From Healthcare Providers, Munira Wells, Connie Rutan Kartoz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The experience of adult children with healthy aging parents is largely ignored in the literature. This phenomenological study examined this experience and presented ways in which nurses can assist noncaregiving adults in navigating a life stage that involves independent but aging parents.

Developing Novice/Proficient Facilitators, Two Frameworks To Create Conditions For Person-Centred Cultures: A Par Study, Michele Hardiman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study demonstrates the development and application of two frameworks, designed for use in the midst of nursing practice to develop and embody the skills necessary to work with others to facilitate person-centred cultures and enabling staff to flourish. The study provides a workplace friendly pathway to develop person-centred leaders.

Substance Use Among Middle-Aged Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men (Hmsm) In South Florida, Beatriz Valdes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: In 2014, Hispanics represented 17% of the population but accounted for 24% (10, 887) of the estimated 44, 784 new diagnoses of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the US, and 86% (9, 379) of these cases were in men, of which 84% (7, 893) of the estimated HIV diagnosis among Hispanic men were attributed to Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM). If current diagnosis rates continue, estimates indicate that 1 in 4 HMSM will be diagnosed with HIV infection during their lifetime. An abundance of research demonstrates a consistent association between alcohol and substance use and …

Using Condition Cash Transfer Programs For Engaging Low-Income Parents In Health Promoting Programs, Deborah Gross, Amie Bettencourt

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses often struggle to engage parents from low-income communities in programs designed to promote their children"s health and wellbeing. This session describes a study of one innovative strategy that boosted parent participation and improved children"s behavioral health outcomes.

Evidence-Based Leadership Institute: A Model To Develop Nurse Leaders, M. Christine Alichnie, Betsy M. Snook

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Many nurse leaders begin their leadership career having excelled in the clinical arena. However, being a competent bedside nurse does not guarantee an easy transition into a manager/leadership role. Frequently, they assume expanded roles and responsibilities without adequate education, resources, or support. In the landmark Institute of Medicine's Report (IOM Report), recommendation number seven states "...nursing associations should prepare the nursing workforce to assume leadership positions across all levels". Likewise, a subsequent IOM Progress Report continues to address the challenges of nurses leading the charge for health reforms based on outcomes from evidence-based research. This translational research provides …

The One Million Global Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Study: Findings From A Large Urban Hospital, Marygrace Leveille, Lori Ewalt-Hughes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This educational activity will describe the participation of a large urban hospital in the United States participating in an international study involving more than 50 countries and 418 participating hospitals. The session will present the specific findings of the participating hospital in comparison and contrast to the other participating facilities.

Physical Activity In U.S. Asian Indian Women: Comparison Of Acculturation Level And Immigrant Status, Nitha Mathew Joseph, Sandra K. Hanneman, Sheryl L. Bishop

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Asian Indian women generally have low levels of physical activity, which may increase their risk for chronic diseases compared with Whites and other immigrant groups in the U.S. (Daniel, Wilber, Marquez & Farran, 2013; Mathew Joseph & Bishop, 2014). Acculturation has also been associated with an increased risk for obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease among Asian Indians (Khan, Jackson & Momen, 2016; Venkatesh, Weatherspoon, Kaplowitz & Song, 2013). Additionally, acculturation and immigrant status have been implicated as contributors to low physical activity levels (Walker, Caperchione, Mummery & Chau, 2015). The purpose of the study …

Using Simulation To Enhance Clinical Reasoning During Medication Administration: A Multi-Site Qualitative Study, Diana Odland Neal

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Thought processes of student nurses are not well known. This paper will discuss findings of a multi-site qualitative simulation study in the USA and a replicated study in Tanzania, East Africa; which examined student nurses' reported thinking during medication administration. Findings will inform faculty relative to pedagogy in nursing education.

The Ultimate Leadership Suite: The Corner Office, Therese A. Fitzpatrick

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There is a quiet revolution underway as the initials "RN" are appearing on corner office doors. Smart, bold, and exceedingly talented nurses are blazing trails into domains once considered unheard of for nurses. There are valuable lessons, successes and failures, to be learned from the storied careers of these leaders.

Psychological Safety: A Work Environment Characteristic In A High Reliability Organization, Cynthia A. Oster, Jane Braaten

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session informs the audience of how leadership commitment to psychological safety and the principles of high reliability can advance organizational resilience in an acute care hospital setting.

Practical Tools For The High Reliability Journey, Jane Braaten

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Learn two powerful improvement tools, Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effects Analysis, that when coupled with principles of high reliability are vital to promoting sustainable change and prevention of adverse events.

Practical Application Of High Reliability Principles In Healthcare To Promote Clinical Quality And Safety Outcomes, Cynthia A. Oster, Sherilyn Deakins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Learn how application of High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles into daily healthcare work processes can successfully drive and promote improved quality clinical outcomes, safety, and culture change.

State Of The Evidence, Making Sense Of The Data: Culturally Competent Nursing Practices In Pennsylvania, Rita K. Adeniran, Diana Jones, Anand Bhattacharya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will discuss the findings of a statewide Survey of Registered Nurses across the state of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. It will describe participants" demographics in relation to the Pennsylvania nursing workforce, along with nurses" report of the strengths and opportunities to enhance cultural competency.

The Importance Of Follow-Up In The Teaching, Implementing And Sustaining Of Evidence-Based Practice, Jennifer H. Dean

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session focuses on the evidence-based follow-up strategies utilized to support the evidence-based practice (EBP) process and EBP teams through discussions and meetings in the collaborative work between Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and The Center for Transdisciplinary Evidence-based Practice (CTEP) at The Ohio State University College of Nursing.

The Phases Of Leadership And Your Leadership Brand, Beth A. Brooks

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Traditional leadership roles are continuously being redefined, which means that new possibilities are being created and new opportunities are emerging. For nurse leaders, this transformational new reality is opening doors beyond the traditional hospital and health care system roles.

Baby Beep: A Tele-Health Intervention For Depressed, Low-Income Mothers, Linda Bullock, Emily Evans

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pregnant women and new mothers who are depressed and living on low-incomes have many economic, social and logistical barriers in obtaining treatment. A nursing tele-health social support/counselling intervention will be presented that is both economical and acceptable to women who received the intervention.

Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Comprehensive Literature Review Of The Nursing Role In Preventing Multi-Drug-Resistant Infections, Casey N. May, Kaitlyn E. Thormahlen, Renee M. Vittone, Celina C. Calo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs) have been developed through collaboration across multiple disciplines and integrated into facilities to combat multi-drug resistant organisms. The purpose of these programs is primarily to educate clinicians on appropriate antibiotic use, and to implement evidence-based standards of practice in order to improve patient safety and quality of patient care. There is much controversy regarding interdisciplinary roles in antibiotic stewardship. This literature review aims to bring to the forefront the already present, yet largely understated role of the nurse. It is likely that physicians, pharmacists, and nurses do not recognize what they can do to prevent …

Development Of A Nursing Scorecard To Track Metrics To Support Complex Care Management, Tierney Elizabeth Giannotti, Mary L. Blankson, Ianita Zlateva

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A nursing scorecard was created to track population metrics for nurses providing Complex Care Management to high-risk patients in primary care. The monthly scorecard helps nurses track their progress and allocate resources appropriately. Nursing leadership utilizes the data to address gaps in workflow and to measure success of workflow implementation.