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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 …

Exercise Program On Reducing Anxiety And Improving Metabolic Indicators For Patients With Anxiety Disorders, Wei-Fen Ma, Linton Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of home-based exercise program on reducing anxiety levels and improving metabolic indicators for patients with anxiety disorders.

Methods: A randomized experimental design with convenient sampling was used to recruit 86 subjects from a psychiatric clinic. Three measures were a pre-test before exercise program, a post-test at one week and a follow-up test at 3 months after receiving exercise program. Four self-report scales and biological physical assessments were used for measuring personal data, lifestyle behaviors, anxiety and metabolic …

Compassion Fatigue Oncology Nursing, Sarah J. Carson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Compassion fatigue [CF] was initially described in the professional healthcare literature by Joinson in 1992 as a 'loss of the ability to nurture' (Boyle, 2011). Since the initial conception, the concept of compassion fatigue has evolved (Coetzee & Klopper, 2010). Compassion fatigue can be identified in a variety of nursing care arenas. For the purpose of this literature review, compassion fatigue will refer to emotional, physical, and spiritual depletion resulting from the prolonged, repeated vicarious experiencing of suffering and pain that occurs during provision of care and that …

A Comparison Of Intensive Care Versus Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes And Behaviors Of Palliative Care, Freda Dekeyser Ganz, Caryn Andrews

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Approximately 30-40% of the deaths in the US occur in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or after ICU discharge1. Most of these deaths did not occur suddenly but were the final result of a process of physiological decompensation towards end-of-life 2. Palliative care is a treatment approach whose goal is to improve quality of life and relieve the suffering of patients and their families, often at end-of-life. 3. Its adoption has been met with resistance in the ICU, often due to the underlying culture (save life at …

Relationship Among Personality Traits, Intensity Of Stress, And Yang-Xu Body Constitution In Adult Icu Nurses, Jun-Dai Lin, Li-Li Chen, Amy Shu-Chuan Lin

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 explore the relationship among personality traits, the intensity of stress, and Yang-Xu body constitution among adult intensive care unit (ICU) nurses.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted and 202 adult ICU nurses were recruited from four hospitals in central Taiwan. A questionnaire with good reliability and validity was used. The questionnaire includes the Chinese version of Eysenck personality traits Questionnaire-Revised Short Scale (CEPQ-RS), the intensity of stress, the Yang-Xu body constitution Questionnaire (BCQ+),and demographic data. The internal consistency values of …

Undergraduate Nurses Perceptions On The Nature Of Assessments In A Bsn Programme: A Malawian Perspective, Evelyn Baxter Chilemba, Judith C. Bruce

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The study aimed at exploring on how the undergraduate nurses perceived the nature of assessments in their BSN programme in relation to their readiness to their professional roles.

Methods: A two-phased, cross sectional, sequential explanatory mixed method research design was used to analyze the learning processes of the under graduate nurses. In Phase 2 of the study in-depth interview instrument was generated basing on the significant analyzed results from the learning styles, learning approaches and the Critical Thinking Appraisal questionnaires. Thus, semi-structured questions were derived from key …

The Balancing Act Of Rights And Responsibilities Of Nurses In Rendering Quality Care, Sharon Vasuthevan, Gisela H. Van Rensburg, Izelle Loots

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Nursing care in South Africa is under severe criticism. Various studies reported on poor nursing care (Carlson, Kotze & van Rooyen 2005:71: Mackenzie 2010:158). The South African Nursing Council's statistics implicate poor basic nursing care delivery as the major reason in professional misconduct cases (Strategic plan for Nursing Education, Training and Practice 2012/13 - 2016/17 2012:23). Furthermore the shortage of nurses in South Africa clearly affects the quality of care values (Mohsen, Eesa, Abbas & Masoud 2013:2). High turnover of nurses in the supply and demand market …

Cultural Humility In Simulation Education: A State Of The Science, Diana Lyn Baptiste, Cynthia L. Foronda, Maren M. Reinholdt, Roseann Velez, Krysia Warren Hudson, Michael Sanchez, Teresa A. Pfaff

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The National League for Nursing, a voice for nursing education, has identified diversity as a core value. Leading organizations including the Institute of Medicine and American Association of Colleges of Nursing have indicated a need for cultural competency education. To prepare nursing students to aptly care for a multicultural population, education regarding cultural humility is necessary. Studies have indicated that students of minority backgrounds appreciate integration of race and culture in simulation. However, current international simulation standards lack an emphasis on diversity and cultural humility; thus, simulation …

Implementation Of Pediatric Resuscitation Training To Improve Team Performance And Patient Outcomes, Tammy Tran Nguyen, Therese Doan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The ability to provide rapid resuscitation to a child in cardiopulmonary arrest is extremely vital to the survival of the patient. For pediatric patients that sustain cardiopulmonary arrests in-hospital, the chance of survival to discharge is about 23% to 37%. To add to the problem, there are limited opportunities in clinical practice for health professionals to achieve competency in resuscitation, due to the infrequency of cardiopulmonary arrests in children. In addition, a previous study has reported resuscitation knowledge and skills significantly diminishes 6 months after training. Purpose: The proposed intervention plan will follow current evidence-based practice and create a training …

Developing A Cultural Competence Assessment Instrument For Unit Managers In Public Sector Hospitals In Gauteng, D. R. Maboko

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

South Africa is a culturally diverse nation composed of different nationalities and cultures. The management or lack thereof, of this cultural diversity and its impact on the work environment and patient outcomes are important issues in nursing in the midst of changing health care systems and patient needs. Nurses are ethically and legally bound to care for patients from all nationalities and cultures irrespective of their age, gender, race and sexual orientation. This means that these nurses have to render culturally sensitive nursing care and cater for the …

Communication Satisfaction And Job Satisfaction Among Executive Nurses And Impact On Burnout And Turnover Intention, Peter Vermeir, Florence Bekaert, Nele Billiet, Rik Verhaeghe, Dirk Vogelaers, An Mariman, Dominique Vandijck

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Within a hospital, the main task of executive nurses is to manage their team and to organize associated processes as to provide high quality care to patients. Appropriate communication skills are, as such, a key success factor. Efficient communication ensures higher job satisfaction resulting in lower turnover intention and decreased burnout. This study aimed to explore the relationship between communication satisfaction and job satisfaction and the impact on burnout and turnover intention among a cohort of executive nurses.

Methods: In a multicentre study in three hospitals, data …

Natural Fertility, Adrianna Delpazzo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 15% of couples worldwide have difficulty conceiving a child (Behboodi-Moghadam, Salsali, Eftekhar-Ardabily, & Ramezanzadeh, 2012). Couples who have trouble conceiving are labeled as 'infertile,' defined as failure to conceive while regularly engaging in unprotected intercourse for one year (Polotsky & Houston, 2009). Many couples suffering from infertility automatically seek conventional medical treatment, such as assisted reproductive technology (ART), to facilitate conception. This approach aligns with the traditional western medicine viewpoint that addresses health concerns in a highly technical manner with medication and/or medical interventions and procedures. While there are women of child bearing …

The Impact Of Urinary Incontinence On The Quality Of Life Among Korean Older Adults, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Aeyoung So, Sunah Park

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Background & Purpose: Urinary incontinence (UI) has been reported to affect physical, social, and psychological health and well-being, including limitations in daily social activities, anxiety, and depression. Importantly, the prevalence of UI increases with age and frailty. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between UI and the quality of life in frail older adults aged 50 years and older in rural areas in South Korea.

Methods: Using a self-administered questionnaire, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 community-dwelling elderly women under home health …

Pilot Hiv Prevention Study For Adolescent Young Women, Ellen R. Long-Middleton

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a threat to the lives, health and well being of individuals worldwide. Among women of reproductive age, AIDS is the leading cause of death globally. Heterosexual transmission of HIV is the primary mode of infection in women, and adolescent young women are particularly vulnerable. As there is no cure currently for AIDS and no vaccine to protect against HIV, implementation of behavioral HIV prevention interventions that are culturally sensitive and inclusive is imperative. Motivational interviewing and behavioral skills building …

The Effects Of The Empowerment Education Program In Older Adults With Total Hip Replacement Surgery, Tzu-Ting Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Background: Degenerative arthrits is not only a common disease, but also a serious chronic illness that impact the quality of life of older adults. While join degeneate continuingly and hip has been damaged by arthritis, it will lead to severe hip pain, joint stifness, and difficult to perform ADL. Therefore, hip replacement surgery should be considered, and effectively nursing care should be provided to improve their recovery. Objects: To exam the effectiveness of the empowerment education program on primary (ADL, mobility and self-care ability) and secondary outcomes (depression, …

Co-Occurring Health Risks Among Middle Aged Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men, South Florida, Beatriz Valdes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Background: In 2010, men who have sex with men (MSM) represented 4% of the population in the US and accounted for 78% of all new HIV infections among Hispanic men, of which Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM) accounted for the third largest number of new HIV infections (6,700 cases). Since the sexual behaviors related with acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase the likelihood of acquiring and transmitting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, STI incidence among MSM may also be an indicator of higher risk for …

What Makes A Nurse: Factors That Influence The Career Choice, Rachel Abraham Joseph

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Nursing is the largest healthcare profession, bringing to question what entices individuals to study and practice nursing for a lifetime. In the past, similar studies have shown numerous factors influencing the nursing career choice including themes of caring and a desire to help, in addition to many other socio-personal influences. These findings support the idea that nurses are driven by a variety of factors. Several studies were conducted in other parts of the world whereas literature did not present any study conducted in the past 10 years …

Exploring The Perceived Acceptability Of End-Users For An Innovative Technology-Enabled Model Of Palliative Home Care, Sandra Regan, Sarah Ibrahim, Lorie Donelle

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Background: Older adults constitute the fastest growing population segment globally. The longevity of older adults has contributed to the increased prevalence of chronic conditions and complex health care needs (Canadian Institute for Health Information, 2011). Care required by older adults and at the end-of-life places a significant strain and demand on the Canadian health care system (Fowler & Hammer, 2013). In response to the complex health conditions of older adults at the end-of-life coupled with the challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare providers in Ontario, Canada, a new …

Metabolic Syndrome And Health-Related Behaviors Associated With Pre-Oral Cancerous Lesions Among Rural Adults In Taiwan, Mei-Yen Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Few studies have explored associations among health-related behaviors, metabolic syndrome, and pre-oral cancerous lesions in disadvantaged areas. Pre-oral cancerous lesions (POC) are significantly associated with components of the metabolic syndrome. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the associations of health-related behaviors, metabolic syndrome, and risk factors in adults with pre-oral cancerous lesions in rural, disadvantaged communities with a high prevalence of oral cancer.

Methods: This study was a series report of a nurse-led longitudinal study of health promotion for community health development in the …

Factors Influencing Obesity Among Preschoolers: Multi Level Approach, So Hyun Park

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The increase in childhood obesity is a major public health concern due to its negative effect on children's health outcomes. According to recent studies, childhood obesity is determined through the complex interactions among family, environment, and social behaviors. Therefore, multiple ecological approaches have been recommended to prevent and control childhood obesity. These have been shown to be efficacious in the literature. The purpose of this study is to examine the contributing factors for early childhood obesity within a multi-level context, including child and family, childcare setting, and …

Barriers To Pediatric And Youth Tuberculosis Treatment Initiation In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review, Brittney Jayne Sullivan, Bahar Emily Esmaili, Coleen Cunningham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Timely initiation and correct treatment of tuberculosis (TB) are critical to reduce disease transmission and improve patient outcomes. Barriers to treatment initiation exist at the patient- and system-level for adults and children; however, barriers to treatment initiation in younger individuals are less understood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine patient- and system-level barriers to treatment initiation for pediatric and youth diagnosed with TB in sub-Saharan Africa through systematic review of the literature.

Methods: This review was conducted in October 2015 in accordance with the …

The Perception Of Mothers Regarding Intrapartum Care Services In The Limpopo Province, Kgadi Ruth Mosehle, Mmapheko Doriccah Peu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

The perceptions of mothers regarding intrapartum care services in the Limpopo Province, South Africa Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the perceptions of mothers regarding intrapartum care services in the Limpopo Province. Methods: Qualitative research method was used in this study. An exploratory, descriptive and contextual design was conducted to explore and describe the perceptions of mothers regarding intrapartum care services in the Limpopo Province. Population were mothers who gave birth normally and were attending postpartum care. The study was conducted in primary …

Processes Of Managing Medications In Selected Health Facilities In Country X, Wananani B. Tshiamo, Mabedi Kgositau, Esther I. Ntsayagae, Motshedisi Boitumelo Sabone, Thuso David, Joyce Kgatlwane

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to share preliminary findings on the processes of medication management. The presentation highlights the role played by each cadre of health care providers at each stage of medication management and structures and processes in place for preventing and managing medication errors.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional mixed- methods design was used. The study was conducted in urban, peri-urban and rural health facilities in country X. The selected health facilities were a mix of referral, district and primary hospitals as well as clinics …

The Emerging Role Of The Patient Blood Management Nurse, Maryann O'Brien

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Traditionally nurses in medical institutions have been responsible for the basic tasks related to blood transfusion including monitoring, safety and documentation. The practice of transfusion and nursing roles associated with administration and documentation of transfusions have been changing, becoming more complex over the past 20 years. Mounting evidence shows significant potential for adverse events and complications associated with blood transfusion. Evidence of the clinical and economic disadvantages of blood transfusion have prompted recommendations for restriction of transfusions and movement toward alternatives including optimization of the patient's own blood. …

Pressure Ulcer Management In Older Population, Fatos Korkmaz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: The aim of this study is to increase the awareness of health care proffessionals but especially nurses' about the pressure ulcer management in older population.

Methods: This study is a literature review.

Results: Wound care but especially pressure ulcer care is a crucial in caring for older population. It is important to prevent the occurance of pressure ulcer because they cause prolong the length of stay at hospital, increase health care costs, increase susceptibility to secondary infections, increase mortality rates and decrease quality of life. According to …

Development And Validation Of A Workplace Social Capital Questionnaire For Nurses (Wscq-N), Emily Alicia Read, Heather K. S. Laschinger, Carol A. Wong, Roberta Fida, Joan Finegan

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 develop and validate a new questionnaire to measure nurses' workplace social capital based on Nahapiet and Ghoshal's (1998) theory of social capital within organizations.

Methods: The measurement model for the new questionnaire was developed based on Nahapiet and Ghoshal's (1998) theoretical framework. A hierarchical factor structure was proposed with a first-order social capital factor consisting of 3 second-order factors (structural, relational, and cognitive social capital), each with 3 third-order factors (for a total of 9 subscales). Structural social capital consisted …

Changing The Social Norm: Effectiveness Of Smoking Bans, Isabelle F. Mccormack

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Purpose: Nurses have a responsibility to promote health and prevent illness within their communities by helping to change the social norm of cigarette use. On July 1, 2015, Eastern Michigan University implemented a policy to make its campus tobacco-free, joining colleges across the United States. Currently, there are at least 1,475 U.S. colleges and universities that are 100% smoke-free campuses (American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation, 2016). Social policies against cigarette use have become more prevalent in recent years, including university campuses, hospital campuses, restaurants, and requiring mandatory tobacco-screenings for …

Risk-Taking Behaviors That Place Women At Risk For Hiv Across Cultures, Beverly Mae Fray

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

The purposeof this poster presentation is to raise awareness among conference attendees that culture intersects with sexual practices all over the world, regardless of language. Second, it attempts to demonstrate that in the majority of cultures across the globe, gender, socioeconomic power dynamics, and social hierarchical structures invariably place women at higher risk for HIV and other STIs when compared to men. Culture and Risk-taking Behaviors among Women: A thorough review of the nursing, public health, anthropology and psychology literature revealed that culture plays a significant and complex …

Conceptualizing Cultural Weaving To Decrease Health Disparities: What Are Culture Characteristics Of A Community Organization?, Jo A. Dowell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

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

Cultural weaving is a phenomenon that has drawn researchers to explore the significance of beliefs and values on eliminating health disparities among diverse populations. Cultural weaving involves parents having access to values and beliefs that are passed from one generation to another. This also includes the extended family members' availability to share those strong values and beliefs that serve as a foundation for management of their children's needs. Cultural weaving also has been defined as the integration of culturally competent organizations which provides pathways toward assessable health care. …

Exploring Professional Socialization Of Doctoral Education, Claudette Rose Chin, Jessie M. Colin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this study was two fold: (1) to explore the outcome of a professional socialization plan for PhD nursing students as they journey through the program and (2) to foster successful completion in the doctoral PhD program. The mission of a doctoral nursing program is to prepare future nurse scientists with advanced knowledge in nursing education, practice, research, health and public policy and provide scholarly activities that will create leaders in the discipline of nursing. Professional Socialization is a learning process where individuals of a …