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Passing Nclex: What Courses And Tools Matter Most To Students, Taralyn W. Mcmullan, Jackie Lollar, Bettina Hornbuckle Riley Aug 2019

Passing Nclex: What Courses And Tools Matter Most To Students, Taralyn W. Mcmullan, Jackie Lollar, Bettina Hornbuckle Riley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Our project focused on determining what courses/tools are most influential in the successful pass rate of NCLEX for BSN nursing students. We performed a retrospective look at student performance over 2 years to gain perspectives and appreciation in determining how our curriculum impacts NCLEX success.


Geriatric Education Group Visit: Understanding The Healthcare Proxy (Hcp) Among Spanish-Speaking Elders, Marcia M. Duclos Aug 2019

Geriatric Education Group Visit: Understanding The Healthcare Proxy (Hcp) Among Spanish-Speaking Elders, Marcia M. Duclos

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This quality improvement project provided educational group medical visits (GMV) to Spanish-speaking patients 65 years and older, in a local community health center. The sessions focused on providing education to patients about the purpose of the Health Care Proxy (HCP) form and explaining the form's components.


Challenges And Opportunities In Translation And Implementation Science, Marita G. Titler Aug 2019

Challenges And Opportunities In Translation And Implementation Science, Marita G. Titler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session provides a scientific overview of the nature of translation and implementation science. The challenges associated with implementation science are described as well as suggestions for addressing these challenges. Opportunities for nurse scientists and clinicians to lead and participate in implementation science are discussed with illustrative examples provided.


Factors Influencing Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Suparb Aree-Ue Aug 2019

Factors Influencing Quality Of Life In Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting patients' quality of life during post operation.


The Quality Of Social Interaction And Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia (Bpsd), Haesook Kim Aug 2019

The Quality Of Social Interaction And Behavioral And Psychological Symptoms Of Dementia (Bpsd), Haesook Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Audiences will understand the importance of caregivers' use of dementia and culturally competent social interaction behavior and apply the findings in caring for ethnic-minority persons with dementia.


Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups And Their Motivations For Status Changes, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Miyazono, Mami Kurita, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Hiromi Taniguchi, Sakae Matuoka, Naomi Mine, Miyuki Takahashi, Tadashi Kitahara Aug 2019

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups And Their Motivations For Status Changes, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi, Mami Miyazono, Mami Kurita, Ichiro Ota, Hirokazu Uemura, Hiromi Taniguchi, Sakae Matuoka, Naomi Mine, Miyuki Takahashi, Tadashi Kitahara

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to clarify the status of participation of laryngectomized patients in self-help groups before discharge to 12 months after discharge, and their motivations for its changes. This study shows a suggestion about how to support the promoting social rehabilitation for laryngectomized Patients.


Reduce Clabsi Of A Medical Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Referral Center In Taiwan, Ya-Fen Fan Aug 2019

Reduce Clabsi Of A Medical Intensive Care Unit In A Tertiary Referral Center In Taiwan, Ya-Fen Fan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The average central line-associated blood stream infection (CLABSI) rate of ICU was 3.89â ° , higher than the average rate of 2.6â ° in all medical centers in Taiwan. which motivating us to improve this phenomenon. As a result, the rate of CLABSI was reduced from 8.79â ° to 3.56â °.


Minimally-Invasive Methods Of Examining Biological Changes In Response To Chronic Stress: A Scoping Review, Rebecca Elizabeth Salomon, Ashley Vaughan, Kelly R. Tan, Keely Muscatell Jul 2019

Minimally-Invasive Methods Of Examining Biological Changes In Response To Chronic Stress: A Scoping Review, Rebecca Elizabeth Salomon, Ashley Vaughan, Kelly R. Tan, Keely Muscatell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse researchers are increasingly interested in the biological effects of chronic stress. Using minimally invasive methods to collect biological indicators may improve research access to vulnerable populations. This review maps the indicators being measured through minimally invasive methods to investigate a variety of biological changes in response to chronic stress.


A Comparative Study On Successful Aging Of Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors, Younghee Yun Jul 2019

A Comparative Study On Successful Aging Of Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors, Younghee Yun

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of the study was to compare successful aging of cancer patients and cancer survivors. This was a secondary analysis study, used data from the Korea National and Health Nutrition Examination Survey. This study provide a basis for designing management programs as interventions to increase successful aging.


Acculturative Stress And Resilience Among Older Filipino Americans, Reimund Serafica Jul 2019

Acculturative Stress And Resilience Among Older Filipino Americans, Reimund Serafica

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study explored the interplay between acculturation, acculturative stress, and resilience, and their collective impact on physical and mental health self-evaluation among older Filipino Americans.


Creating Space For Nursing Research In The Fourth Industrial Age: A Serendipitous Journey Of An Emerging Nurse Researcher, Michael Joseph S. Dino Jul 2019

Creating Space For Nursing Research In The Fourth Industrial Age: A Serendipitous Journey Of An Emerging Nurse Researcher, Michael Joseph S. Dino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The session showcases the serendipitous journey of an Emerging Nurse Researcher 2019 honoree and shall highlight his experiences and creative thoughts and approaches on the changes, challenges, chances, and choices in juxtapositioning the theory and praxis of Nursing through research and scholarship in the Fourth Industrial Age (Nursing 4.0).


Promoting Holistic Comfort In Sexuality Of Older Adults, Barbara Suzy Diggle-Fox, Susan Glose Jul 2019

Promoting Holistic Comfort In Sexuality Of Older Adults, Barbara Suzy Diggle-Fox, Susan Glose

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this session is to critically appraise and present research findings pertaining to sexuality in older adults and to translate these findings into useful processes and tools that can be used to support comfort in sexuality and sexual well-being of older adults.


Cultural Factors Affecting Resilience Of Filipino Immigrant Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes Jul 2019

Cultural Factors Affecting Resilience Of Filipino Immigrant Women, Andrew Thomas Reyes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes the results of a descriptive study exploring the relationship between resilience, acculturative stress, and cultural family beliefs about disclosing mental health problems among Filipino immigrant women living in the United States.


Integrating A Psychospiritual Approach Of Holistic Wellness In Treating Those With Mental Health Disorders, Anka Roberto Jul 2019

Integrating A Psychospiritual Approach Of Holistic Wellness In Treating Those With Mental Health Disorders, Anka Roberto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will critically appraise, synthesize, and present recent evidence based holistic psychospiritual practices that enhance comfort for those diagnosed with mental health disorders allowing for transcendence to a mentally well state of being.


Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas Jul 2019

Resilience: Understanding How Asian Immigrants Manage In The Face Of Chronic Pain, Jennifer Kawi, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Rogelio Arenas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Despite the prevalence of chronic pain globally that similarly impacts Asian Immigrants (AIs), there is an evident gap in the literature as to how AIs managed their chronic pain. A rigorous integrative review was conducted emphasizing resilience among AIs that strongly influenced adequate self-management of their pain.


The Comprehensive Health Education Program For Overweight And Diabetic Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yuwadee Saraboon, Suparb Aree-Ue Jul 2019

The Comprehensive Health Education Program For Overweight And Diabetic Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis, Yuwadee Saraboon, Suparb Aree-Ue

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To explore the effects of a comprehensive health education program on knowledge of knee osteoarthritis, self-efficacy, and expectation of treatment outcomes in overweight and diabetic older adults with knee osteoarthritis.


An Investigation On The Core Competencies Of Professional Dementia Caregivers, Huei-Ling Huang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu, Hsiu-Li Huang Jul 2019

An Investigation On The Core Competencies Of Professional Dementia Caregivers, Huei-Ling Huang, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu, Hsiu-Li Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the core competencies of professional dementia caregivers as a basis for establishing their core competencies and to provide a reference for the planning of dementia care training programs in schools and other related organizations.


A Poor Social-Support Trajectory Is Associated With Worse Health Outcomes After Hip Fracture, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu Jul 2019

A Poor Social-Support Trajectory Is Associated With Worse Health Outcomes After Hip Fracture, Yea-Ing Lotus Shyu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe types of trajectories in post-operative social support for hip fractured persons with DM and how these trajectory types influence the health outcomes within 2 years following the hip fracture.


Process Of Validation Of The Instrument Of Marital Satisfaction And Marital Adjustment In Colombian Population, Luz Patricia Diaz Heredia, Luz Stella Bueno Robles Jul 2019

Process Of Validation Of The Instrument Of Marital Satisfaction And Marital Adjustment In Colombian Population, Luz Patricia Diaz Heredia, Luz Stella Bueno Robles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is a Psychometric study for the validation of the instrument of satisfaction and marital adjustment, in Colombia South America. This research Tool is one of the most useful in the area of marital relationships.


A Tailored Intervention For The Elderly: A Feasibility Study, Ladda Senarphitak, Suparb Aree-Ue, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Paphon Sa-Ngasoongsong Jul 2019

A Tailored Intervention For The Elderly: A Feasibility Study, Ladda Senarphitak, Suparb Aree-Ue, Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, Paphon Sa-Ngasoongsong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The feasibility of the self-efficacy theoretical based "tailored intervention program" to reduce fear of falling, lessen incidence of re-falling, and improve functional abilities in older adults undergoing hip surgery.


A Preoperative Care Bundle Program For Older Adults Waiting For Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Jintana Rittharomya, Suparb Aree-Ue, Porntip Malathum, Basia Belza, Pisamai Orathai, Viroj Kawinwonggowit Jul 2019

A Preoperative Care Bundle Program For Older Adults Waiting For Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty, Jintana Rittharomya, Suparb Aree-Ue, Porntip Malathum, Basia Belza, Pisamai Orathai, Viroj Kawinwonggowit

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To determine the effectiveness of the Preoperative Care Bundle Program (PCBP) on the self-efficacy in health behavior, health outcomes (pain, quadriceps muscle strength, range of motion, movement ability and health-related quality of life), and patients' satisfaction with nursing care in patients on a wait list for TKA.


Experience With The Participation Of Cancer Patients In The Shared Decision Making: Qualitative Research, Huei-Lan Chang Jul 2019

Experience With The Participation Of Cancer Patients In The Shared Decision Making: Qualitative Research, Huei-Lan Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nowadays, shared decision making is one of the important paradigm in clinical healthcare. SDM is a process by considering patients' preferences to reach healthcare decisions. This study aims to understand the experience of cancer patients participating in the shared decision making of medical communication.


Woodhull Study Revisited: Why Your Research Isn't Making Headlines, Diana J. Mason Jul 2019

Woodhull Study Revisited: Why Your Research Isn't Making Headlines, Diana J. Mason

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Twenty years later after the original Woodhull Study, a replication found that nurses remain invisible in health news media. A companion study explored the reasons why. These reasons shape strategies nurse researchers can use to increase the likelihood of disseminating their research to the public, policymakers and other key stakeholders.


Home Health Nurses Perception Of Collaboration With Np In Transitions Of Care Management, Anquinette Cray, Ron Billano Ordona Jul 2019

Home Health Nurses Perception Of Collaboration With Np In Transitions Of Care Management, Anquinette Cray, Ron Billano Ordona

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Preventing hospital readmission during transitions of care from higher level of care to home requires interprofessional collaboration. The perception of home health nurses is measured to explore home health nurses awareness/satisfaction/importance of transitional care medical house call by a nurse practitioner.


A Medication Possession Intervention To Improve Adherence And Outcomes Of Heart Failure Patients After Hospitalization, Lila De Tantillo, Johis Ortega, Juan M. Gonzalez, Martin M. Zdanowicz Jul 2019

A Medication Possession Intervention To Improve Adherence And Outcomes Of Heart Failure Patients After Hospitalization, Lila De Tantillo, Johis Ortega, Juan M. Gonzalez, Martin M. Zdanowicz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There are no published medication possession interventions for heart failure patients at hospital discharge. This randomized control trial will pilot test Meds to Beds, in which medications are delivered before discharge. Results will indicate whether receiving medications at the hospital improves adherence and health outcomes among heart failure patients.


Outcome Of Discharge Planning Linked To Long-Term Care Plan 2.0 For Elderly Orthopedic Surgery Patient, Pi-Fen Cheng, Hui-Zhu Chen, Hui-Chuan Pan Jul 2019

Outcome Of Discharge Planning Linked To Long-Term Care Plan 2.0 For Elderly Orthopedic Surgery Patient, Pi-Fen Cheng, Hui-Zhu Chen, Hui-Chuan Pan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In January 2017, the "10-Year Long-Term Care plan 2.0" policy (Long-Term Care 2.0) promoted by the Government in Taiwan. Intervention improvement strategy, it showed that the effect of discharge planning linked to Long-Term Care plan 2.0 for elderly orthopedic surgery patient, which were elevated to four times in half a year.


Effectiveness Of Gait Training On Gait Speed Of Elderly: A Meta-Analysis Of Rcts, Huei-Ling Chiu Jul 2019

Effectiveness Of Gait Training On Gait Speed Of Elderly: A Meta-Analysis Of Rcts, Huei-Ling Chiu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Gait training has a moderate effect on gait speed. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression indicated that the effect size of the age score was the most crucial indicator. Gait training can help the older people obtain the greatest possible benefit in health promotion and disease prevention.


Evaluating Interprofessional Educational Intervention: Design And Analysis Plan For A Four-Year Advanced Nursing Education Project, Chen Chen, Katherine M. Riedford, Elizabeth A. Kalb Jul 2019

Evaluating Interprofessional Educational Intervention: Design And Analysis Plan For A Four-Year Advanced Nursing Education Project, Chen Chen, Katherine M. Riedford, Elizabeth A. Kalb

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation introduces and describes a study design and statistical analysis plan for evaluation of a practice-based clinical education project aimed at promoting interprofessional healthcare collaboration. Information regarding survey instruments, research methods and procedures, and statistical analysis tests that are used to assess each student and patient outcome are included.


Connect…Collaborate…Catalyze: Enhancing Older Adult Nutrition From Theory To Practice, Carol Ann Amann Jul 2019

Connect…Collaborate…Catalyze: Enhancing Older Adult Nutrition From Theory To Practice, Carol Ann Amann

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Malnutrition, food insecurity, and health literacy is concerning within the older adult community and a barrier for healthful living. Novel approaches along with basic nutritional education must be entertained to improve the nutritional status of this population. Creative interventions will be explored to improve the nutritional status of older adults.


Relationship Between A Sensory Immersion Experience Simulating Dementia And Health Science Student Perceptions Of Empathy, Shelley P. Caswell Moore, Lisa Kay Murphree Jul 2019

Relationship Between A Sensory Immersion Experience Simulating Dementia And Health Science Student Perceptions Of Empathy, Shelley P. Caswell Moore, Lisa Kay Murphree

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is a learning activity for undergraduate health science students (nursing, and speech language pathology and audiology)designed to increase sensitivity and awareness of what it is like to be an older adult with dementia. The intervention involves sensory immersion, and students will be measured pre and post for empathy.