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An Intervention To Increase Number Of Certified Nurses In An Adult Emergency Medicine Department, Diana Lyn Baptiste, Paula M. Neira, Barbara Maliszewski, Ranimaria Toledo, Kimberly Borries

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016 and Thursday, July 21, 2016:

Background: In the evolving health care marketplace, competition between health care organizations is driven by accreditation requirements, patient driven outcomes, and controlling costs. Nursing specialty certification has been shown to have a positive impact on patient clinical outcomes and contributes to staff development and a sense of accomplishment. Evidence-based literature has revealed that specialty certification fosters empowerment, improves confidence and clinical competency in nurses. In varied inpatient settings, specialty certification among nurses has been associated with lower fall rates, improved symptom management, improved pressure ulcer management, and reduced …

Straining And Physical Effects Of Different Toilet Defecation Postures, Megumi Katayama, Yoko Aso, Hiroko Matsuzawa, Osamu Katayama, Aki Ibe

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: The straining burden of defecation needs to be alleviated in individuals with defecation difficulties due to constipation, those with heart disease or cerebrovascular disease clients, the elderly with reduced abdominal muscle strength, and pregnant women. To provide nursing assistance for defecation, a toilet posture that permits effective straining and reduces the physical burden of defecation must be investigated. The aim of this study was therefore to elucidate the straining effects and physical burden of different toilet defecation postures.

Methods: 1. Subjects: Twenty healthy women (20.9 +/- 0.8 …

The Health Effect Study, Lisa Fryar Woodson, Scherrayn Phillip Garcia, Tyra Huffman Tate, Carmen Victoria Framil, Ora L. Strickland

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Problem: African-Americans have a significantly greater prevalence of a range of health conditions across their lifespan when compared to other racial or ethnic groups which are often due to negative social determinants of health. These health conditions include but are not limited to infant mortality, teen pregnancy, asthma, hypertension, tobacco usage, obesity, high cholesterol, lack of physical activity, seasonal influenza, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis (TB). Mortality rates are also greater in African-Americans under 65 years of age when compared to other racial and ethnic populations. These disparities are mainly …

Effect Of Informational Support On Uncertainty Of Fathers Of Preterm Infants Hospitalized In Nicu, Hangjian Chen, Jingli Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Objective: To explore the effect of informational support on uncertainty of fathers of preterm infants hospitalized in NICU.

Method: 64 fathers of preterm infants hospitalized in the NICU of a teaching general hospital in the capital city of China were included. They were assigned to intervention group and control group. 32 fathers in the intervention group received informational support except the routine care, which including four methods (feedback of the nursing planning, informational support by We-chat, growing and developing dairies of preterm infants, meeting with parents). 32 fathers …

Minority Female College Students' Std And Hiv Knowledge, Rosemarie Graczkowski, Patricia R. Messmer, Sandra "Sande" Gracia Jones

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Background: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that youth ages 13-24 make up just over one quarter of the sexually active population, but account for half of the 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that occur annually in the United States. While both men and women are affected by STDs, untreated or undiagnosed STDs cause an estimated 24,000 women a year to become infertile. The presence of a STD increases HIV exposure risk 2-5 times. In 2010 adolescents and young adults accounted for an …

Midwive's Perception Of Ethical Behaviours And Professional Malpractices In Labour Units Of Tshwane Gauteng Province, Manare M. M. Mashigo, Johanna M. Mathibe-Neke

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Introduction: Midwives form the backbone of Maternal and child health care in South Africa. The care provided by midwives during childbirth is a unique life experience and they are therefore expected to comply with policies and legislation governing their profession so that they are able to pick up complications and intervene accordingly (Maputle and Hiss, 2010 : 5). Midwifery practice is governed by skills and knowledge which provides grounding to ethical clinical decision making. South Africa is recently burdened by serious adverse events in its health care institutions …

Using Workforce Management Technology To Explore Dynamic Patient Events, Nurse Staffing And Missed Care, Esther M. Chipps, Mary G. Nash, Valerie Moore, Jacalyn S. Buck, Laura A. Szalacha

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: The process of how to best determine nurse staffing has challenged nurse leaders for decade. Research has demonstrated that appropriate allocation of staff favorably impacts patient outcomes, patient safety, financial outcomes, and staff satisfaction (Myner et al., 2012; Shekelle, 2013). Nurse leaders are faced with higher patient acuities and unanticipated events that are not accounted for in traditional staffing models. Dynamic patient events (DPEs) have been defined in this study as rapid, unanticipated clinical situations that result in sudden shifts in nursing workload and the need to …

Wellness With Children In The Inner-City, Mary Lou De Natale

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: Working in the inner city community with vulnerable children is often overwhelming to health care providers. Taking the first step in networking and beginning with an assessment of their potential health care needs related to: physical, emotional, and psychosocial wellness is a positive direction in changing practice and giving opportunities to the vulnerable. It might not be that we change an entire community---but it is one child, one school, and one community to build health promotion. Building trust and supporting their health and wellness is just a …

Screening For Anxiety In The Birth Center Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Sarah Toler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Postpartum anxiety (PPA) is a common, yet frequently overlooked, health concern for millions of women. Affecting nearly one-third of postpartum women, PPA is often, though not always, accompanied by postpartum depression. Depression receives the greatest emphasis during the perinatal period with little attention given to the prevalence and impact of PPA which can be debilitating for women. Without diagnosis or treatment, PPA can negatively affect a new mother, her baby and family structure. It has the potential to delay infant development, decrease success in breastfeeding, and increase the …

Centering Pregnancy Model: Ebp For Reducing Low Birth Weight Infants, Jamie K. Roney

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016:

Objective(s): To evaluate current research and evidence addressing effects of low-income on women and their fetuses in an effort to identify a population health intervention to prevent low birth weight (<2500 grams) infants in Lubbock County located in the southwestern United States.

Background: Lubbock County documented 1,306 low birthweight births out of 29,000 live births from 2006-20012 (10.1%) with error margin 9.8-10.5 (Z=1.27) (County Health Rankings, 2015). Lubbock County's birth weights ranked in Texas' top 10 counties for low birth weights for 2015. Seven of the top 10 counties are in close proximity to Lubbock County and include; Terry, Swisher, Scurry, Fisher, Crosby, and …

Building Leadership Skills In Nursing Students Through Technological Pedagogical Learning, Dianne Mcadams-Jones

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

As nursing students enter that final semester of education they often express a sense of gloom and fear in leaving the comfort zone of learning; yet the time to graduate is upon them where they will soon assume an independent role void of the safety net provided by their institution of higher learning. These students often report feeling inadequate with a lack of confidence to fulfil the expectations which come with the inherent responsibilities of professional nursing. With the understanding that teaching is a complex, often poorly structured …

Health Care Providers And Health Literacy In Rural Populations: Bridging The Gap Or Not?, Joann S. Oliver

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: Health literacy affects health communication and health outcomes. Health care Providers are inherently responsible for the communication of health information. Millions of people in the United States lack the acceptable health literacy to manage their health care. Impaired understanding of health information, poor health status, limited understanding of preventive health services, including cancer screening decision making are a few of the issues resulting from poor health literacy. Low health literacy is prevalent among rural and minority populations. This study describes barriers and facilitators of addressing health literacy …

Health Promotion Lifestyle Program In Improving Health For Subjects With High-Risk Of Mental Illness, Wei-Fen Ma, Linton Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016 and Thursday, July 21, 2016:

Background and Aims: The health promotion and illness prevention is a major issue in World Health Organization and the major policy in Taiwan. Early finding for people with high-risk mental status plays the important role in mental health promotion. In evidence data, before specific psychotic symptoms appear, individuals may experience a period of nonspecific prodromal symptoms and growing functional impairment. Early interventions may alter the natural course of mental diseases and improve treatment outcomes. This study aimed to understand the effects of the health promotion lifestyle program in …

Gorillas Stand Up For Working, Cheryl K. Giefer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: This project involved the introduction of the workplace trend, ergonomically-designed sit-stand desks (SSDs). Research in this area has concluded that for optimal health people should sit less and move more. Studies indicate the negative effects of prolonged sitting cannot be negated even by an hour of physical activity each day. Prolonged sitting time has been identified as a health risk factor and musculoskeletal discomforts (MSDs) are report by 60% of office workers. SSDs allow office workers to alternate between sitting and standing throughout the working day. Therefore, …

Resilience, Coping Styles, Sleep Disturbances, Depression And Anxiety In Females With Breast Cancer, Chiung-Yu Huang, Chao-Ming Hung, Hui-Ling Lai, Chun-I Chen, Shu-Yun Tu, Yuchun Yao, Mei-Ling Shih

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: Influences of resilience on the presence and severity of depression and anxiety following diagnosed breast cancer are largely unknown. Hence, we examined 1). the factors that may enhance and promote resilience in adults with breast cancer; 2) the mediating effects of resilience or three coping styles on depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances in females with breast cancer were also examined.

Methods: Face-to-face, structured interviews were employed to collect information of individuals with breast cancer. Study questionnaires included a demographic sheet, disease characteristics, the modified Resilience scale, the …

Evaluation Of The Antiretroviral Therapy Program In The Primary Health Care Settings In Lesotho, Isabel Nyangu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antiretroviral therapy program in the Primary Health Care setting in Lesotho. Objectives: There were five objectives for this quantitative aspect of the study. Describe ART services offered in PHC settings of Lesotho; Determine successes and challenges in the implementation of the ART program in PHC settings of Lesotho; Determine if staffing patterns have an effect on number of ART services offered; number of days ART services are offered; time spent by patients seeking ART services at the facility; …

Phase Ii: Implementation Of The Dyad Model In A Children's Hospital, Laura J. Valdez, Cindy Ford, Lisa Marguerite Fallon, Shannon Shuttlesworth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Introduction: The Dyad Model of Leadership (DML) consists of a qualified physician and a qualified non-physician manager leading a service line or unit in unison. The children's hospital nursing leadership team held the belief that leadership models utilizing the DML would be an effective approach to aligning the hospital's leadership vision. The DML engages the physician in areas previously left to the nurse leader. The dyad style of leadership promotes staff to be engaged and empowered in a continuous improvement environment. Background and Significance: The DML is supported …

The Effect Of Clinical Mentorship On The Providers' Competencies During Directly Observed Clinical Care, Kevin Kabarwani Kisembo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: Assess the effect of peer led practice, after short facility based training on directly observed care for PPH and birth asphyxia.

Methods: The study was implemented in 12 districts in two regions of Uganda. The districts in each region were divided into three study arms (4 districts per arm). Each study arm received different interventions. The control arm received training only, the partial arm received training and Clinical Mentors (CMs) support, and the full arm received a combination of training, CMs and mobile phone support. CMs mobilized …

Intensive Care Nurse Managers' Perspectives Of Nurse-Patient Communication In Botswana, Kefalotse Sylvia Dithole

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to share with nurses and nurse managers of general wards and intensive care units how nurse managers in Botswana perceive nurse-patient communication with ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Methods: A qualitative research design using individual in-depth interviews and field notes was conducted with 10 purposively selected nurse managers from two ICUs. Participants took part in 20 - 30 minutes audiotaped interviews which consisted of questions that probed their perceptions of nurse-patient communication in the ICU. Data from interviews …

Preparation Of Registered Nurses For The Expected Role Of Clinical Teaching In Malawi, Hellen Katimbe-Mwafulirwa

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: In Malawi, the educational role of Registered Nurses (RNis formally acknowledged and is therefore regarded as one of the required competences of a professional nurse. However a question arises; 'are Registered nurses well prepared to perform this role?' The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions of Registered nurse and Nurse Educators on the adequacy of an education Module in preparing nurse graduates for the expected role of Clinical teaching in Malawi.

Methods: An exploratory, descriptive qualitative study was conducted. Data were collected …

Strengthening Nursing Leadership And Community Health In Rural Namibia: Partnerships For Continuing Professional Development, Cheryl Joy Leuning, Saara Johanna Tuwilika Haufiku, Christine S. Gordon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 22, 2016 and Thursday, July 21, 2016: Even though health care infrastructures are well developed in Namibia, shortages of health care providers continue to limit delivery of services. Serving rural populations presents particular practice challenges as roughly two-thirds of the 2.3 million Namibian people still live in remote rural regions of the country (National Planning Commission, 2013). In 2010 a law was passed in the Namibian Parliament mandating that all registered nurses, and all health care professionals, in Namibia must earn 30 continuing education units (CEUs) annually to maintain their registration with the Health Professions …

Critical Factors That Influence Adherence To Therapeutic Medical Regimen Among Hypertensive United States Virgin Islanders, Jamelah A. Morton

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: The purpose of this grounded theory study is to explore the various factors that may influence hypertensive therapeutic adherence practices of the hypertensive United States Virgin Islander in relation to HTN. The researcher will also attempt to identify the US Virgin Islanders basic understanding of the disease process and of the therapies used in treatment. The researcher will employ a grounded theory method to investigate the social processes that drive this phenomenon and develop a substantive theory that addresses the therapeutic management of hypertension in the United …

Applying Pre-Clinical Methodologies To Better Understand The Genetic And Physiologic Mechanisms Underlying Brain Injury, Nicole D. Osier, Sheila Alexander, C. Edward Dixon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a significant worldwide health problem associated with significant personal and financial cost. Despite the extensive research effort aimed at understanding the pathophysiology of TBI and targeting it therapeutically, none of the efforts to-date have resulted in an FDA-approved medication that improves outcomes at TBI. Thus, there remains an impetus to better understand TBI pathophysiology and apply this knowledge to test novel therapies. An important part of this effort involves using animal models, which afford a high-degree of control over potential confounding variables …

Levels Of Perceived Hiv/Aids Stigma And Potential Consequences Among Indigenous Mexican Indian Women, Richard Sowell, Carol Holtz, Lewis Vanbrackle, Virginia Hernandez-Alonso

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: Background and purpose. While there has been a decrease in the number of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, HIV infection remains a pandemic that is devastating individuals, families, and the economies of high incidence countries. It is estimated that there were 36.9 million individuals living with HIV/AIDS at the end 2014. A majority of these individuals lived in middle or low income countries. It is recognized that addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic requires complex interventions and societal changes. A major factor impeding the control of HIV/AIDS is …

Benefits Of Graduate Nursing Students Participation In A Community Health Clinic, Beverley E. Blair Brown

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Description of clinic: The Parkview Medical Clinic (PMC) is a branch of the Parkview Outreach Community Center (POCC) which is located at 1205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way in Haines City, Florida. PMC is an independent nondenominational faith-based, not-for-profit organization offering free medical services to uninsured and underinsured residents of Polk County (under 200% of poverty level). PMC began providing limited medical services in February 2009 using several volunteer medical providers who saw the need in the local community. The building that currently houses the clinic was …

The Knowledge Level Of Hypertensive Patients: Do We Need To Do More?, Seda Karakaya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016:

Purpose: Hypertension (HT) is a worldwide disease that predisposes to many complications. The patient knowledge about HT is important because it not only increases the medicinal compliance but also makes the patients be responsible about their treatment. In this study, we evaluated the knowledge level of hypertensive patients and compared it with various parameters.

Methods: The study included 150 consecutive patients (66-13 years, 73 female), who accepted to fulfill a questionnaire form, which included 18 true-or-false questions about HT and 14 multiple-choiced question about the patient profile. A …

The Effects Of Campus Forest-Walking Program For College Students In Korea: Evidence From 3 Months Follow-Up, Kyung-Sook Bang, Insook Lee, Sungjae Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Sessin presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: Despite of an increased interest in health promotion, it is not easy for college students to perform and maintain an appropriate level of physical activity. Also, their psychological health was threatened under high level of stress. This study conducted a campus forest-walking program for undergraduate and graduate students in one university during their lunchtime using the campus forest, and it aims to determine the immediate and long-term effects in physical and psychological aspects.

Methods: This study was a non-equivalent control group pre-posttest design. The participants were 118 …

Collaborative Service Learning Project To Bring Theory Into Practice In Cap-Haitien, Haiti, Sandy Nelzy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

A nurse's job is to assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, and evaluate patients holistically all over the world despite the language barrier, cultural and religious differences. This poster presentation is based partly on an elective course taken at York College in the Department of Nursing during the summer of 2014 along with other nursing students to participate in a study abroad in Cap-Haitien, Haiti for approximately two weeks. Many people in Cap-Haitien, Haiti have lack of access to medical care, pure water and other necessary resources. Nursing students were …

Factors Associated With Caffeine Containing Energy Drink Consumption In Nursing Students, Jihea Choi, Mijeong Park

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with caffeine containing energy drink consumption which has been associated with existence of drinking experience and intention to re-consume in nursing students.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the college of nursing of Y University (Wonju, Republic of Korea) on 187 nursing students from freshmen to senior grade. Characteristics associated with the consumption of caffeine containing energy drinks were surveyed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected from May to July in 2014, and included gender, …

Using Social Media To Enhance Study Recruitment: How Facebook And Twitter May Engage Vulnerable Populations, Lindsey N. Horrell, Shawn M. Kneipp, Cecilia M. Gonzales, Kelsey S. Williams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016:

Purpose: According to the United Nations Specialized Agency for Information and Communication Technologies (2015), at least 40.6% of the world population is currently on the Internet. In 2012, 1.4 billion of these internet users were on social networking sites (Statista, 2015). As of September of 2015, 1.01 billion individuals accessed Facebook on a daily basis, and an additional 320 million users were active on Twitter (Facebook, 2015; Twitter, 2015). With over half of lower-income, ethnic and racial minority, and rural populations now using social media, this explosion of …