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Peer I-Coaching For Activated Self-Management Optimization In Rural Aya Cancer Survivors And Parents: Intervention Protocol, Se Hee Min, Gary R. Maslow, Mclean D. Pollock, Sharron Lee Docherty

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is an intervention protocol for a mixed-methods, randomized controlled trial of peer i-coaching for activated self-management optimization (PiCASO) in rural adolescent and young adult cancer (AYA) survivors and their parents/caregivers. The intervention aims to address challenges of transition to survivorship for rural AYA survivors and their parents/caregivers.

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 …

Feasibility Of An Animated Video Combined With Standard Education: Breast Radiotherapy Video Education (Brave), Michelle F. Pembroke, Lynne S. Nemeth, Martina Mueller, Michelle Mollica, Julie A. Bradley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This interventional study explored the feasibility and preliminary impact of combining an animated educational video with standard of care education for patients with breast cancer referred for radiation therapy. Feasibility was determined and preliminary data showed a change in scores for patient reported anxiety, distress, and radiotherapy treatment concerns.

Relationship Between Patient Experience, Quality Outcomes, And Nurse Satisfaction And A Nursing Theory-Guided Practice, Toqa Alanbry, Marlaine Smith, Marian Turkel, Ruth M. Tappen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Explore if nursing theory-guided practice in hospital-based nursing practice makes a difference in patient experience, patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction. The research team hypothesized that hospitals where nursing practice is guided by nursing theory will have better nurse and patient outcomes than those not guided by a nursing theory.

Stress Among Adolescents: A Review, Rupinder Deol

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The changes of adolescence has implications for understanding stressors , health enhancing and risk behaviors in which they engage, and the major opportunity for health promotion among these individuals.This review discusses about adolescents, their stressors and scales to assess stress and it's nursing implications.

Effects Of Combined Supportive Interventions On Infants' Stress, Hsiang-Yun Lan, Jen-Jiuan Liaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To examine the effects of combination of state modulation, non-nutritive sucking, and facilitating tucking on salivary cortisol levels of preterm infants before and after heel prick in newborn screening.

Interprofessional Collaborative Music Therapy Program As Adjuvant To Pain Control To Reduce Pharmacological Interventions, Lydia Alicia Cristobal, Christina Bochicchio, Rayza Batista

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A hospital-based sub-acute care unit aims to use evidenced-based music therapy as an adjuvant to pain control in admitted patients to reduce pharmacological interventions using the interprofessional collaborative music therapy program.

The Effects Of Nurse Practice Environment On Missed Nursing Care And Nurse-Perceived Patient Safety, Seung Hee Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to understand more clearly about how nurse practice environment affected missed nursing care and nurse-perceived patient safety along with nurse characteristics in hospitals nurses in South Korea.

Characteristics Of Work Engagement In Japanese Female Nurses, Rikako Ozawa, Tomokazu Sugaya, Chizuru Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Japanese nurses' work engagement improves with age. However, the work engagement scoreare low compared to other countries.This is because it reflects the Japanese tendency of Japanese to suppress positive emotions. When investigating, we need to consider cultural differences.

Using Computerized System To Improve The Handover Completion Rate Between Doctors And Nurses, Hsiang-Ting Feng, Chiao-Wen Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A effective handover has significant benefits for patients. This article describes the application of PDCA approach using computerized system to increase the handover completion rate between doctors and nurses. In the final, the handover completion rate percentage increased from 61% to 91% over the 4-month intervention.

The Condensed Memorial Symptom Assessment Tool And Palliative Care Referrals, Amanda Mertens

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is an evidence-based pilot study that implemented the Condensed Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale in a small community out-patient oncology department. The purpose was to see if having a screening tool in place increased palliative care referrals.

Cross-Cultural Refinement And Validation Of Lung Cancer Screening Health Belief Scales, Fang Lei, Eunice Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study will provide a culturally appropriate instrument to evaluate Chinese Americans’ health belief about lung cancer screening and contribute to the design of tailored lung cancer screening programs to decrease the cancer-related disparities in Chinese Americans.

Mother's Breast Milk, Heartbeat Sounds, And Non-Nutritive Sucking On Preterm Infants' Behavioral Stress During Venipuncture, Hsiang-Ping Wu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw, Luke Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study suggests that preterm infants receiving combinations of mother’s breast milk (BM)+heartbeat sounds (HBs)+non-nutritive sucking (NNS) and BM+HBs had significantly fewer occurrences of facial actions and body movements. The combination of mother’s BM, HBs, and NNS can alleviate behavioral stress in preterm infants during venipuncture.

International Faculty Exchange Program: A Unique Transcultural Nursing Experience, Gina B. Diaz, Janus Villaruel, Lester Pimentel Naval

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Learning institutions with shared common educational goals and value-based nursing education have established a meaningful and valuable relationships through collaboration by offering an international clinical immersion. These two institutions aim to deepen and strengthen the collaboration through a faculty exchange program to promote equal exchange of ideas and experiences.

Smartness In People Living With Hiv: A Concept Analysis, Gwang Suk Kim, Jeong Min Yi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of smartness in HIV-infected patients. As the results of the study using the hybrid model, smartness was defined to have seven attributes and 16 indicators. Nurses should encourage patients' smartness as the positive aspect of their health management.

The Relationship Between Sleep And Mood States In Nurses Working In Two-Shift System, Yuka Saeki

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to investigate the sleep and mood state for 8 weeks continuously in 7 nurses working in two-shift system and to clarify the relationship between mood states and sleep problems. The result showed the stronger negative mood must increase sleep problems.

Evidence-Based Strategies For Successful Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection Reduction Hospital-Wide: Nurse-Driven Protocol, Jean Mchugh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) frequently occur in hospitals and are associated with increased length of stay, high costs of care, patient discomfort, and at times, mortality. Implementing evidence-based CAUTI reduction strategies hospital-wide is critical for CAUTI reduction and prevention of avoidable harm during hospitalization.

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.

Veteran Identity And Core Values On Veteran Health Perceptions, Lisa A. Brannack, Zeyana Al Ismaili

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This PowerPoint presentation explicates the impact of veteran identity and veteran core values on the veteran health experience. Participants will be encouraged to engage in an interactive discussion about veterans’ health perceptions and decision making. Targeted discussions include simple and concrete value-based communications to employ in one's clinical practice.

Study On A Nursing Support Program To Alleviate Reality Monitoring Error In Schizophrenic Patients, Hitomi Asanuma, Tomokazu Sugaya, Chizuru Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was conducted in light of the perceived need for a nursing support program to help alleviate reality monitoring errors in schizophrenic patients. We were created a program of four sessions. Regarding the effectiveness of the program, three categories were extracted.

Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Totonac Indigenous Population, Mexico, Geu Mendoza-Catalan, Juana Mercedes Gutierrez Valverde, Liliana Leticia Juãƒâ¡Rez Medina, Alma Villa Rueda, Claudia Jennifer Dominguez Chavez, Josãƒâ© Luis Higuera Sainz, Yari Rodrãƒâ­Guez Santamarãƒâ­A

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in five Totonac indigenous communities in the state of Puebla, Mexico, with the use of the ADA diabetes risk calculator.

Behavioral Health Is Primary Care: A Nursing, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Pharmacy Academic-Practice Partnership, Suzanne Salamanca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

One academic university created interprofessional didactic and clinical learning experiences for students within the Schools of Nursing, Social Work, Health Professions-Rehabilitation Counseling, and Pharmacy that resulted in improved models for patient care delivery. The nurse-led FQHC uses the model and has implemented innovative approaches to engage/keep patients in care.

Educated Working Women's Menopause Experience In An Islamic State, Amynah Salim Lakhani Mevawala, Solina Richter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative study is a doctoral research project aimed at exploring Pakistani, urban, Muslim, midlife women’s experiences of menopause. A focused ethnography design was used for the purpose. The data were collected from Karachi, Pakistan.

The Relationship Between Digital Information Level And Health Satisfaction Among South Korean Older Adults, Hee Jung Kim, Sun Ju Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between digital informatization level and health satisfaction among older adults in South Korea. Accordingly, the data that the National Information Society Agency had collected as a part of the 2017 Digital Divide Survey were analyzed.

Designing A Hybrid Course To Prepare Nurse Leaders For The Dynamic American Healthcare Setting, Judith Ann Young

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The current market demands a condensed, hybrid curriculum for second-degree nursing students. This project combined two leadership courses into one hybrid didactic course. The work required a literature review and collaboration among schools of higher education to develop a course that addressed core baccalaureate competencies in a competitive market.

A Concept Analysis Of Recovery For Schizophrenia, Yuka Sato, Tomokazu Sugaya, Chizuru Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to clarify the concept of recovery for schizophrenia. As a result of search based on the data collection method, 103 documents were extracted. Extracted five categories of attributes, three antecedent, one consequences.

The Process Of Fostering A "Philosophy Of Nursing" In Japanese Nursing Students, Hiromi Haginoya, Kikue Hidaka, Chizuru Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to clarify how a philosophy of nursing is fostered in Japanese nursing students. Although the term "philosophy of nursing" is often used in Japan, it does not have a clear definition. Therefore, in order to clarify the process of fostering a "philosophy of nursing".

What Nurses Want And What Are Their Perceived Stress Levels?, Aileen Tanafranca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse staff satisfaction and retention are topics for improvement in healthcare. In a study conducted in New York, the generational composition of the nursing workforce, their desired work incentives, and perceived stress levels will be analyzed, in hopes to find the best strategies to support and retain them.

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.

Integration Of Different Sensory Interventions From Mother's Breast Milk For Preterm Infant Pain During Venipunctures, Jen-Jiuan Liaw, Hsiang-Ping Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study suggests that integration of mother's breast milk odor or taste, heartbeat sounds, and tactile non-nutritive sucking should be considered as an intervention for alleviation of procedural pain for preterm infants. Clinicians should incorporate the integrated sensory intervention into caregiving support for preterm infants undergoing short painful procedures.