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Understand Caregiving Appraisal In Chronic Illness And Disability Caregiving Over Extended Period, Dingyue Wang, Michael Cary, Qing Yang, Tamryn Fowler Gray, Cristina Hendrix

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Caregiving appraisal is the subjective evaluation and interpretation of the holistic caregiving experience. We aim to investigate the underlying factors related to caregivers' perceptions and evaluations of their caregiving role and experience in chronic illness caregiving contexts. This study utilized a qualitative descriptive design. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 caregivers to explore their experiences in providing care to adults with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. We uncovered five interconnected themes: caregiving gain and loss tradeoff, caregiving competency, caregiving motivation, caregiving dyadic relationship, and caregiving meaning appraisal. Caregiving loss and gain tradeoff appraisal is …

Critical Nursing Interventions For Post-Extubation Icu Patients, Estevao Frederico De Souza, Tricia M. Grinder, Sarah Rigsby, Samantha Vallespi

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Introduction: The 24-to-72-hour period post-extubation is a critical phase for intensive care patients, and can result in many complications. Nurses must be expertly trained in the interventions available to reduce the risks associated with the procedure.

Objectives: This systematic review aims to critically evaluate the existing literature about nursing interventions associated with patients after extubation, providing evidence to guide the nursing practice to reduce extubation failure, reintubation rates, and hospital stays.

Methodology: This systematic review includes studies from CINAHL, PubMed Central, Medline, and Health Source Nursing Academic Edition, focusing on international peer-reviewed full-text research articles.

Setting: The study has a …

Virtual Reality, De-Escalation Training & Non-Traditional Interprofessional Collaboration, Carrie D. Hintz

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Healthcare workers practice in volatile environments, where they are five times more likely to experience violence at work than any other profession in the United States (Jones et al., 2023). Approximately 72% of that violence has been classified as “verbal,” with physical violence being attributed to the other 28% (Sari et al., 2023). The Joint Commission (2019) (TJC) highlighted the need for de-escalation training in healthcare, especially given the rise of violence and aggression in U.S. healthcare settings.

Virtual reality-based simulations aim to provide real-world experiences in a simulated environment that provide students with safe learning environments to learn new …

Information Literacy: Ensuring Evidence-Based Practice In The Era Of Connectivity, Marianne E. Hess, Robyn Smith

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The rapid advancement of technology presents both opportunities and challenges in nursing. To promote nursing excellence, nurses respect the importance of using scholarly websites and publications. With technological advancements and multimedia resources offering convenience, they also pose risks regarding the accuracy and reliability of information accessed through non-scholarly sources. The purpose of this presentation examines information literacy in the clinical setting and how the clinical nurse should respond to the challenges of the overabundance of information.

In today’s readily accessible high-tech world, the nurse may be drawn to the convenience and habitual use of accessible learning materials using a non-scholarly …

Perceived Long-Term Benefits Of An Intervention To Improve Health Equity Of Minority Grandparents, Patricia R. Lawrence, Jessica Marcus, Tonya Stoudmire, Regena Spratling

Biennial Convention (CONV)

In the United States, grandparents raise 2.6 million children in parent-absent homes (Generations United, 2022). Grandparents serving as surrogate parents for their grandchildren can take a toll on grandparents’ lives, physically and emotionally (Whitley & Fuller-Thompson, 2017). These research findings have underscored the need for effective interventions to enhance the health of custodial grandparents. One particular intervention program was designed to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of minority grandparents raising their grandchildren, and subsequent studies demonstrated this program’s effectiveness in improving grandparent health. However, what is not known are the effects over time of this intervention on the …

Bridging The Gap: A Scoping Review Of Simulation Use In Np Programs With Inacsl Standards And Cbe, Alanna Elizabeth Kavanaugh, Stephanie Bork, Carla Nye

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Simulation-based education (SBE) has become an integral component of nursing education, particularly in Nurse Practitioner (NP) programs, where it is increasingly used to bridge the gap between classroom learning and clinical practice. This scoping review examines the implementation of simulation in NP programs, with a focus on its alignment with International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL) standards and the principles of competency-based education (CBE). The review aims to explore the current evidence, identify best practices, and highlight gaps in research regarding the integration of simulation to enhance NP competencies.

A systematic search was conducted across multiple databases, …

Aligning Strategic Goals & Personal Growth: Innovative En-Renc Teaching Strategies At Raffles Hospital, Lilian S. M. Yew, Dira D. Haridas, Jai Vaishnavi D. Jayakumar, Hui Wen Ten, Nur Shida Binte Zainal Abidin

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The Enrolled Nurse Role Expansion Nursing Nurse Course (EN-RENC) at Raffles Hospital(RH) aligns training with strategic goals & individual development. It enhances patient care, operational efficiency, and financial viability while supporting career advancement & job satisfaction for enrolled nurses (ENs).

Purpose: Demonstrates alignment of strategic objectives and individual development via innovative teaching in EN-RENC.

Program Overview: EN-RENC equips ENs with advanced skills like intramuscular injections, wound dressing, venepuncture, & diabetic foot care, improving patient care & satisfaction^1,2. Upskilling ENs reduces dependency on agency staff & overtime, lowering labor costs & optimizing workflow.

Efficiency and Cost Savings: Enhanced EN …

“Ready, Set, Prepared!” Promoting Household Emergency Preparedness Of Older Adults, Lavonne M. Adams, Charleen Mcneill, William Ellery Samuels, Tara Heagele

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Abstract Text: Introduction Older adults are at-risk for injury, illness, or death following a disaster or public health emergency, especially if they have chronic health conditions or other functional needs. Understanding their unique perspectives may inform education efforts to improve their household emergency preparedness (HEP) and safety.

Purpose This study investigated self-reported levels of HEP among community-dwelling older adults, exploring feasibility and effectiveness of offering group education virtually and in-person. It built on previous studies of the Nurses Taking on Readiness Measures intervention that examined short-term effectiveness of one-on-one HEP education.

Methods The design was a non-randomized before-after feasibility study …

Back To Basics: Empowering Our Patient Support Team Members As Healthcare Leaders, Colleen Coyne, Elizabeth Thachanalil Xavier, Cristina Romancyck

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This presentation explores "Patient Care Basics," a transformative orientation session designed to equip newly onboarded patient support staff with knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. A needs assessment revealed a gap regarding leadership and patient-centered care. This program addresses the vital role of patient support team members by adapting adult learning principles and foundational patient care concepts. We identified the unique needs of these often first-time healthcare workers by collaboration with stakeholders.

"Patient Care Basics" utilizes a two-part, session-based approach. The first session immerses participants in a collaborative hospital leadership simulation. Working in small groups, participants establish …

Characteristics Of The United States Acute Care Nurse Practitioners’ Work Environment, 2012 To 2022, Kristin Hittle Gigli

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Background: Acute care comprises a significant amount of health care, with over 35 million hospitalizations in the United States annually.¹ As the population ages and comorbidities and chronic illness increase, demand for hospital care is forecasted to grow.² To meet the demand for acute care, clinicians, healthcare organizations, and policymakers are calling for increased nurse practitioner (NP) utilization in hospital care.^3,4

Significance: Acute care NPs practice across clinical specialties and assume diverse roles providing high-quality, interdisciplinary hospital care.^3,5,6 Despite demand for NPs in hospital care, barriers, including organizational regulations and state scope-of-practice restrictions, limit …

Fundamental Care In Times Of Crisis: The Lived Experience Of Chief Nursing Officers, Devin S. Carr

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Fundamental nursing care refers to the essential and practical elements of care that involve the integration of physical and psychosocial aspects of care required for every person in any care setting. The Covid-19 pandemic created unique challenges for nurses, which inhibited their ability to consistently provide fundamental nursing care. This study explored the lived experiencs of Chief Nursing Officers and delivery of fundamental nursing care during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study employed an exploratory phenomenological approach to gain an understanding of how Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) promoted fundamental nursing care during times of crisis. Specifically, this study explored perceptions of …

Advancing Nurse Practitioner Education Using Targeted Curriculum In Critical Care Obstetrics, Jennifer Brower, Caitlin Luebcke

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Purpose: Adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner (AGACNP) education has not held a historical emphasis on care of acutely ill obstetric patients. The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge base and self-efficacy of AGACNP students pre- and post-multimodal instruction in the care of this vulnerable patient population.

Background: Maternal mortality has risen in the United States from 7.2 deaths per 100,000 live births in 1987 to 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020. Obstetric patients are more likely to be of advanced age with chronic illnesses and using reproductive technologies than in previous years. An increase in …

Identifying Malnourishment In Geriatric Patients With Nutritional Screenings To Improve Surgical Outcomes, Laura Steadman, Leanne Livingston Peoples, Cassandra U. Winston-Griffin

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This project is to determine if geriatric patients identified as malnourished or at risk of malnourishment by pre-operative screening with the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) influence surgical outcomes within 30 days of surgery for patients 65 years old and older.

Implementation Of Steadi Toolkit Of Cdc For Preventing Falls Among Community Dwelling Older Adults, Jill Varughese

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Implementation of the Stopping Elderly Accidents, Death and Injury guidelines of Center for Disease Control to prevent falls and falls related injuries among community dwelling adults under the care of home health services.

Simulated Role-Play To Improve Attitudes And Empathy Toward Older Adults In Accelerated Nursing Students, Elizabeth Ann Galetz

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This pre- and post-test intervention study aimed to: 1) examine the effectiveness of two educational modalities, a case study and simulated role-playing scenarios, on improving attitudes and empathy towards older adults; 2) explore factors affecting attitudes and empathy in accelerated baccalaureate of science in nursing (ABSN) students towards older adults.

Gapfon: An Agenda To Collaboration, Connect, Catalyze, Hester C. Klopper, Beth Baldwin Tigges, Cathy D. Catrambone

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The Global Advisory Council on Nursing and Midwifery (GAPFON) led to publication of global nursing and midwifery professional issues, health priorities, and a high-level stakeholder meeting of global nursing organizations during 2018. We will discuss the GAPFON process, clustering of global strategies, subsequent actions, and outcomes from the stakeholder meeting.

The Exploration Of Three Theoretical Constructs In Animal-Assisted Therapy With Ptsd, Lynette P. Harvey, Michele L. Butkiewicz, Brittany Anne Malosh

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This poster will explore Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and self-efficacy, Callista Roy's Adaptation Model, and Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory as it relates to Human Animal Interactions and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans, children, and older adults.

Decreasing Agitation And Aggression In Persons With Dementia, Jennifer Maurer

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A DNP pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of routinely utilizing the Pittsburgh Agitation Scale by long-term care staff to improve outcomes for persons with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Dog Walking: An Exercise Incentive For Older Adults, Lynette P. Harvey

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This review will study the literature in outcomes of dog walking in promoting physical activity in older adults. Subjectively reported data showed trends towards dog walkers being more active compared to their counterparts. This may assist in improving physical and mental health in seniors.

Competent Older Adults' Preferences In Healthcare Decision Making, Misae Ito, Satoko Ono, Mana Sakai, Eri Kataoka, Keiko Hattori, Kyoko Murakami, Keiko Matsumoto

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This study aimed to investigate the elderly patients' thoughts of family involvement and its harmony among family in health care decision making by semi-structured interviews. They perceived the relation of family until they got sick, and appreciated family thinking of them sincerely. Support based on their believe and values is important.

Elderly Health Services At Senior Centers In An Urban South Korean Community, Boas Yu

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The purpose of this study was to identify the current status of elderly health services provided by senior centers in South Korea and to pinpoint any improvements or recommendations needed for the South Korean senior centers to better serve elderly population.

It's Good To Be Blue: Nursing Study Abroad Blue Zone Experiences In Italy And Greece, Jessica L. Naber

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Blue Zones are areas of the world where people live measurably longer, happier lives with lower rates of chronic disease and higher quality of life than they do in the US. There are five identified Blue Zones, with nine common characteristics, including elements such as diet, exercise, relationships, and spirituality.

A Qualitative Study: Caregiver Experience Of Dementia, Emma Kamp, Kayleigh Willett, Keegan Maris, Isabella Portugal, Madison Ling

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The caregivers of individuals with dementia experience burdens associated with emotional, physical, and financial repercussions for themselves as well as their loved ones. Using respite services promotes resiliency in the caregivers and supports a healthier mental, emotional, social, and physical well-being.

Utilizing Social Media In Graduate Nursing Education: A Review Of The Literature, Kristen Munyan, Joanna M. Hernandez

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This systematic review of evidence on the utilization of social media summarizes best practices in the use of this emerging technology as a teaching strategy.

Academic Leadership Development: The Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy (Enfla) Cohort Iii Outcomes, Carol J. Huston, Julie B. Meaux, Laly Joseph, Abigail S. Rea, Catherine Wilson Cox, Debra M. Stark, Gayle J. Kipnis, Lisa S. Lewis, Michael Joseph S. Dino, Michelle M. Kelly

Biennial Convention (CONV)

This session provides an opportunity for the nine 2018/2019 Experienced Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Scholars (3rd cohort) to present outcomes related to their leadership development. Additional information about applying for future leadership development academies will be made available to attendees.

Equal Opportunities: Service Learning For Traditional And On-Line Undergraduate Students, Stacey Knight, Elizabeth M. Long

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Community based service learning can enhance nursing student understanding of their role in the surrounding community and in the profession of nursing. In an effort to keep curriculum congruent three student learning outcomes were identified and used for both traditional on-campus and RN to BSN online students.

Sleep And Cognitive Function: Examining How Sleep Impacts Cognition In Older Adults Living With Hiv, Judy A. Frain

Biennial Convention (CONV)

Participants will learn how older adults living with HIV experience poor sleep despite effective use of antiretroviral therapy to control their HIV virus. The correlation between poor sleep and cognitive function will be examined and the detrimental effect this has on successfully aging while living with HIV will be discussed.

Longitudinal Associations Between Hearing Loss, Vision Loss, And Dual Sensory Loss And Cognitive Decline, Shaoqing Ge

Biennial Convention (CONV)

The audience will gain a good understanding of the longitudinal relationship between vision loss, hearing loss, and cognitive decline as people grow older. The audience will also gain a good understanding of the dataset and the analytical approach we used in our study.

Measuring The Prevalence Of Delirium In Hospitalized Patients, Kimberly J. Salee, Linda M. Cason, Abby J. Schmitt

Biennial Convention (CONV)

A point prevalence study for delirium was conducted in six acute care hospitals. Additional data was collected to identify clinical factors that contribute to delirium. This presentation will discuss a collaborative approach to multi-institutional research and review the results of this study.

A Conceptual Model Of Palliative Care Within The Chronic Illness Continuum, Shena Gazaway, Autumn M. Schumacher

Biennial Convention (CONV)

An evidence-based conceptual model was developed concerning the use of palliative care. The model illustrates three phases (early, episodic, late) of palliative care along the chronic illness continuum. Research is needed to determine best nursing practices during the early phase to prevent crises during the episodic phase.