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Intergenerational Programs: Reducing Loneliness Of Older Adults In Congregate Care Settings, Rachel Elaine Bagley, Yolanda Rodriguez, Jacelyn Tappert

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Loneliness is an increasingly recognized public health issue, especially among the elderly, where it contributes to the decline in both physical and mental health (WHO Commission on Social Connection, 2024). In the geriatric population, loneliness is associated with increased risks of depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, falls, and overall mortality (Holt-Lunstad, et al. 2015; Millett et al., 2024; National Institute on Ageing, 2019). Loneliness in congregate care settings is often exacerbated by residents' loss of physical mobility, death of spouses, removal of the individual from their neighborhood and community, and reduced autonomy. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified these issues, reducing …

Leveraging Resources For A Safety Net Hospital Through Academic Practice Partnerships, Sharon Stahl Wexler, Kathleen Karsten, Susan Iovino, Lin J. Drury, Vivekanand Singh, Robert Pryce

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This project describes the collaboration of a safety net hospital with two academic partners (a private University and a Community College). Safety net hospitals strive to provide high quality care and achieve positive patient outcomes in a resource constrained environment.

This innovative model, based on the American Association of Colleges of Nursing/American Organization of Nurse Leaders statement on Academic Practice Partnerships assists in achieving this goal. Nurse scientists are registered nurses with advanced education and expertise in nursing research, who advance nursing practice. Two PhD prepared Nurse Scientists, who are employed by both the hospital and their respective universities, collaborate …

Vr-Glasses And Serious Games To Promote Well-Being And Reduce Stress Of Older Persons In Hospitals, Iris Tamara Schneider, Daniela Karl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Over the last decades an increasing number of older persons in the population, is recognized worldwide, followed by a rising number of older patients in clinical settings (UN, 2024). Isolation, stress, less activities for the patients (Schneider, 2019), staff shortage and limited time resources are illustrated (Buchnan & Catton 2023, WHO, 2020). Technical innovations may help assist patients reduce stressors. Well examined are effects of training cognitive skills within a virtual reality environment (Apochi et al., 2024, Chan et al., 2024). VR-Glasses and serious games with immersive experiences form an environment by shielding personal surroundings and settings (Doerner et al. …

Skilled Nursing Facility Interprofessional Bedside Rounds: Perspectives From Nurses, Soliel Marianne Diez Flores, Joseann Helmes Dewitt, Lisa Moshiri, Faye Felicilda-Reynaldo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The project addresses the pressing issue of poor interprofessional collaboration in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and its impact on care coordination. The practice-based question guiding the study is whether the implementation of a hybrid telehealth model of structured interprofessional bedside rounds (SIBR) impacts the relational coordination (RC) survey scores of nursing staff in SNFs. The project evaluates the impact of an innovative collaborative model on RC scores in two SNFs using a quantitative quasi-experimental before and after study design. Theoretical underpinnings are grounded in the dynamic theory of RC, providing a framework that aligns with purposeful interprofessional collaborative practice principles. …

Developing Transition Of Care Competency Around Youth With Special Healthcare Needs For Nursing Students, Julie Lamothe, Kathleen A. Kent, Lucinda R. Hill, Beth Morton, Carol Clark

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to identify the need to educate graduate nursing students on the Health Care transition (HCT) of Youth with Special Health Care Needs (YSHCN), apply the evidence-based guidelines for HCT, and advocate for YSHCN through interprofessional collaborative practice and community partnerships.

Benefits Of International Online Mentoring, Camila Biazus Dalcin, T. Robin Barlett

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Describe the experience and mutual benefits of a mentor and mentee located in different countries. Some benefits of an online international mentoring are exchange of experiences, to gain understanding of unique aspects of nursing and more accessible opportunities. Chance to build collaborative networks, so critical for a 21st century society.

Exploring The Impact Of Structural Empowerment In Long-Term Care, Andrea G. Reed

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Ensuring workforce stability in long-term care (LTC) is a growing challenge for healthcare leaders. Nurses employed in LTC are more likely to leave their positions within a year compared to other healthcare workers. This project explores the role of empowerment and the impact it plays on retention of LTC staff.

Faculty Management Of Online Graduate Nursing Students' Anxiety During Objective Structured Clinical Examinations, Tara C. Hilliard, Steven W. Branham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Graduate nursing faculty will be able to identify online graduate nursing students' experience with anxiety related to objective structured clinical examinations while assessing factors that contribute to anxiety. Faculty-directed strategies to decrease student anxiety will be analyzed and discusses.

Value-Based Care: Readmission Reduction, Polypharmacy Reduction, And Cost Containment, Ron Billano Ordona

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Value-Based Care is the future of healthcare in the US. Nurse Practitioners in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) help address prevention of unplanned 30-day readmission, reduction in polypharmacy and overall cost-containment for the US Medicare system. The resurgence of house calls is contributing to quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Predictors For Working In The Gerontological Nursing Setting Among Nursing Students, Mei Hua Kerry Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A survey design was adopted to understand the situation among Macao nursing students towards working in gerontological nursing (GN) after graduation. The purpose of this study was to examine the preference and willingness to work in GN after graduation, and predictors in GN for future work.

Development Of A Telehealth Collaborative To Improve Student Exposure In The Clinical Application Of Telehealth, Tara C. Hilliard, Steven W. Branham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Telehealth is an area of care delivery which of renewed interest. Providing student exposure to this method of care is relatively new to nursing education. See how a university/industry partnership was used to meet this need.

An Age-Friendly Health Systems Implementation: A Virtual Clinic As An Educational Technology Innovation, Robin Hughes, Mary Dolansky, Sherry Greenberg, Anne Pohnert, Evelyn Duffy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Virtual gaming simulation is an innovative pedagogical approach to enhancing experiential learning. Case Western Reserve University and CVS Health's MinuteClinic teams, with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, developed a virtual gaming technology to educate advance practice providers about Age-Friendly Health Systems, 4Ms care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility.

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.

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.

Factors Related To Quality Of Life In Patients With Cardiac Surgery, Wei-Yi Chen, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cardiac surgery can improve the heart function and prolong life of patients, but the health care and quality of life of patients after surgery should also be addressed.

A Literature Review Of Type 2 Diabetes Among African American Women, Brenda Owusu, Balkys L. Bivins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to prevent T2D in this population.

The Association Between Frailty And Quality Of Life In Elders With Colorectal Cancer After Surgery, Hsing-Fang Tsai, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Frailty is the beginning of a vicious cycle of geriatric syndrome. elders need to face the age–related senescence and suffer from cancer-related symptoms which have significant impacts on their quality of life (QoL).This study is investigate the association between frailty and QoL in elders with colorectal cancer before and after surgery.

Content Validation Of An Instrument For Identifying High-Need Older Adults In The Community, Kuei-Min Chen, Meng-Chin Chen, Hui-Fen Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation introduces a brief and user-friendly screening scale to identify high-need older adults in the community for global nurse practitioners/researchers who work with community older adults. The developmental process of the screening instrument will be presented.

Changes In Nursing And Women's Leadership Across Six Countries, Eun-Ok Im, Reiko Sakashita, Eui Geum Oh, Chia-Chin Lin, Hsiu-Min Tsai, Hsiu-Hung Wang, Lian-Hua Huang, Jillian Inouye, Wipada Kunaviktikul, Marion E. Broome

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The Asian and Asian American Study Group for Nursing Leadership (AAANL) has made collaborative efforts to promote nursing leadership in Asian culture. The purpose of this presentation is to showcase one of the group's efforts by discussing changes in nursing in six different countries and their impacts on leadership changes.

End-Of-Life Course Integration In The Undergraduate Curriculum To Measure Impact On Student Nurses' Knowledge, Laly Joseph

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this evidence-based study was to examine the impact of palliative care course on nursing students’ knowledge towards providing end-of-life care. Evaluating the outcomes can lead to curricular changes and provide a basis for decisions related to the best approaches for addressing end-of-life care in nursing curricula.

The Psychological Processes Of Nursing Students When Caring For Suicidal Patients In Psychiatric Clinical Practicum, Fan-Ko Sun, Yuchun Yao, Chun-Ying Chiang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to inform an audience of nurses on the findings of a study that explored the psychological processes experienced by nursing students caring for suicidal patients during their first psychiatric clinical practicum.

Connecting Older Chinese To Seniors Serving Organizations Services In Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Nasreen S. Lalani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to identify barriers in accessing services for Chinese older adults in Edmonton, Canada. They will also learn possible strategies for collaboration and systems improvement among the service providers in mainstream and immigrant organizations.

Factors Related To Cardiopulmonary Endurance Of Hospitalized Older Adults With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lin Yu Liao, Kuei-Min Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Our study can investigate cardiopulmonary endurance associated effect factors and predictors, specifically age, gender, disease severity, BMI, dyspnea, respiratory muscle strength, lower extremity muscle strength, and lower limb muscle endurance. Our result s finds risk factors and could be a predictor of cardiopulmonary endurance in COPD's elderly inpatients.

The Caregiver Role For A Family Member With Dementia, Theresa A. Kessler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There are nearly 16 million caregivers for persons with dementia. Through focus group interviews, caregivers expressed their experiences and the impact of the role on their physical, emotional, and financial lives.

Self-Efficacy Care Model Helps Self-Care Efficacy And Physical Activity In Older People With Hip Fracture, Shu-Fen Su, Shu-Ni Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1.The self-efficacy Care Model (SCM) nursing intervention can significantly improve self-care efficacy of older patients after receiving hip fracture surgery. 2.The self-efficacy Care Model (SCM) nursing intervention can significantly increase physical activity in older patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture receiving hip fracture surgery.

The Effects Of Sleep Time And Sleep Efficiency On Neurobehavioral Outcomes, Janell Juelich, Glenda Lindseth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the neurobehavioral effects related to time slept per day, sleep efficiency, and sleep quality. Actigraph sleep watches and the Pittsburg Quality Sleep Index were used to assess sleep. Study results showed significant relationships with several neurobehavioral measures.

2 Feet 4 Life: A Foot Care Self-Management Intervention For Older Adults Without Diabetes, Jennifer J. O'Connor, Deidre D. Wipke-Tevis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. Implementation of best practices may protect foot health, preserve function and mobility, and extend older adults' healthy, active years of life.

Development Of Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument For Homecare Nurses, Shin-Yi Huang, Ching-Min Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As the elderly population continues to rise, care burden is inevitably increased, the elder mistreatment events continue to be exposed. Elder neglect is the most common type of these mistreatments. Development Elder Neglect Risk Screening Instrument can early detect and timely assist the elder of neglect.

A Model For Prep Linkage To Care Expansion For Low-Resource Drug Treatment Centers, Nancy S. Goldstein, Katherine C. Mcnabb, Ellen C. Seymour, Jared B. Carter-Davis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Findings from a review of current literature indicated a lack of any existing models for linking eligible SUD patients to PrEP services. A model including a screening tool, algorithm, and protocol was developed to standardize provider assessment of high risk SUD population with the linkage to care process.

The Effect Of Continuous Nursing Intervention By A Randomized Controlled Trial On Laryngectomized Patients' Qol, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Kurita, Mami Miyazono, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Tadashi Kitahara, Sakae Matuoka, Hiromi Taniguchi, Naomi Mine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of nursing intervention by a randomized controlled trial on laryngectomees' quality of life from before surgery to twelve months after hospital discharge (the primary outcome) and its longitudinal changes (the secondary outcome).