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The Treatment Of Social Networks And Safety Status Of Filipino Older Persons Experiencing Elder Abuse, Pearl Ed G. Cuevas Jul 2019

The Treatment Of Social Networks And Safety Status Of Filipino Older Persons Experiencing Elder Abuse, Pearl Ed G. Cuevas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We examined safety as part of our qualitative assessment of older persons using their social networks and use of technology as a social support intervention.


Implementation And Evaluation Of A Training Program To Develop Professional Competencies In Nursing, Rashmi Devkota, Ana Choperena, Miren Idoia Pardavila-Belio, Virginia La Rosa-Salas, Begona Errasti-Ibarrondo, Cristina Oroviogoicoechea, Amparo Zaragoza, Rosana Goni-Viguria Jul 2019

Implementation And Evaluation Of A Training Program To Develop Professional Competencies In Nursing, Rashmi Devkota, Ana Choperena, Miren Idoia Pardavila-Belio, Virginia La Rosa-Salas, Begona Errasti-Ibarrondo, Cristina Oroviogoicoechea, Amparo Zaragoza, Rosana Goni-Viguria

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Writing narratives can help to promote professional competences in nurses and consequently, therapeutic relationships with patients. Results of this research supported study hypothesis, and confirmed the preliminary efficacy of a training program based on the use of narratives to promote professional competences in nursing.


Beyond Meaning And Connectedness: Family Caregivers Spiritual Experiences In A Hospice Setting, Nasreen S. Lalani Jul 2019

Beyond Meaning And Connectedness: Family Caregivers Spiritual Experiences In A Hospice Setting, Nasreen S. Lalani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to embrace the experiences of spirituality among family caregivers caring for their dying family member in a hospice setting from an Eastern context. Findings will guide healthcare professional in developing spiritual care interventions in palliative care.


The Use Of Evidence To Construct A Learned Resourcefulness Intervention Program For Older Family Caregivers, Meng-Chun Chen, Shu-Yuan Lin, Tsui-Ping Chu Jul 2019

The Use Of Evidence To Construct A Learned Resourcefulness Intervention Program For Older Family Caregivers, Meng-Chun Chen, Shu-Yuan Lin, Tsui-Ping Chu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is to develop a learned resourcefulness program for older family caregivers using evidence-based methods and the theory of knowledge acquisition, to help caregivers of older adult patients adapt to the pressures of long-term care.


Problem Solving Therapy Reduces Burden In Caregivers Of Family Members With A New Cognitive Diagnosis, Linda J. Garand Jul 2019

Problem Solving Therapy Reduces Burden In Caregivers Of Family Members With A New Cognitive Diagnosis, Linda J. Garand

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We examined whether problem-solving therapy (PST) would prevent or treat burden among family caregivers of persons with a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia (AD). Relative to caregiver's receiving nutritional training (NT), PST improved caregiver's perceived burden (worry) and dementia-related behavioral burden levels, over time.


Asian Family Caregivers Caring For Patients With Terminal Cancer, Joosun Shin, Eunice Lee Jul 2019

Asian Family Caregivers Caring For Patients With Terminal Cancer, Joosun Shin, Eunice Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Terminal cancer often advances rapidly, which makes it challenging for family caregivers to cope with end of life caregiving for their loved one. Asian family caregivers embrace unique sociocultural values, which could affect their terminal cancer caregiving. However, how the values of them affect terminal cancer caregiving isn't fully understood.


The Influence Of The Family On Childhood Obesity In Oman, Basma Alyazeedi, Diane C. Berry, Jamie Crandell Jul 2019

The Influence Of The Family On Childhood Obesity In Oman, Basma Alyazeedi, Diane C. Berry, Jamie Crandell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study has examined the influence of the family on childhood obesity among 6 - 10 years old children in Oman. Two strong family factors linked to childhood obesity were identified and included increased maternal BMI and mothers' high level of education.


Heart Failure Patients With Cognitive Impairment: Understanding Their Needs To Develop A Nursing Interventions Protocol, Sophie Boisvert Jul 2019

Heart Failure Patients With Cognitive Impairment: Understanding Their Needs To Develop A Nursing Interventions Protocol, Sophie Boisvert

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Through this presentation, nurses will be aware of the relevance of assessing the needs of the Heart Failure patient with CI in their self-care practices. The development of a nursing interventions protocol will help nurses to support patients and will ensure the quality and the safety of care.


Preparing Nurses To Provide Primary Palliative Care: Outcomes Of An Innovative Experiential Learning Project, Toni L. Glover, Ann L. Horgas, Susan Bluck, Sheri Kittelson, Paula Turpening Jul 2019

Preparing Nurses To Provide Primary Palliative Care: Outcomes Of An Innovative Experiential Learning Project, Toni L. Glover, Ann L. Horgas, Susan Bluck, Sheri Kittelson, Paula Turpening

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes the results of an innovative experiential immersion in palliative care which provides explicit training in primary palliative nursing care competencies and supplements didactic palliative care education.


Strategies For On-Line Surveys: Overcoming The Challenges And Obstacles Of Subject Recruitment, Carol Boswell, Joann D. Long, Alyce S. Ashcraft, Sharon B. Cannon, Terry M. Delaney, Pamela Divito-Thomas Jul 2019

Strategies For On-Line Surveys: Overcoming The Challenges And Obstacles Of Subject Recruitment, Carol Boswell, Joann D. Long, Alyce S. Ashcraft, Sharon B. Cannon, Terry M. Delaney, Pamela Divito-Thomas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Recruitment of subjects for participation in online surveys poses several challenges and obstacles. This project discusses strategies employed to achieve the sample size needed for an online survey aimed at describing EBP self-efficacy and knowledge among registered nurses.


Stress And Mindfulness In Nursing Students, Katrina Embrey, Helen M. Taggart, Haresh Rochani Jul 2019

Stress And Mindfulness In Nursing Students, Katrina Embrey, Helen M. Taggart, Haresh Rochani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing students experience significant stress that can lead to physiological and psychosocial disturbances. Regular mindfulness practice can lead to reduced stress. The purposes of this study were to identify (1) the level of stress in the beginning and end of the semester and (2) student perception of benefits of mindfulness.


Interprofessional Eductation Innovation: A Palliative Care Interview Project Implementing Photovoice And Narrative Reflection, Barbara J. Braband, Anissa Rogers, Rebecca Gaudino Jul 2019

Interprofessional Eductation Innovation: A Palliative Care Interview Project Implementing Photovoice And Narrative Reflection, Barbara J. Braband, Anissa Rogers, Rebecca Gaudino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Students are challenged to accompany clients experiencing suffering and grief. An interprofessional team of nursing, social work, and theology educators designed an interview project, embedding photovoice and narrative reflections, to enhance students' deeper reflection and awareness related to effective palliative care interventions with those who suffer and grieve.


Examining The Relationship Of Socioeconomic Status And Intimate Partner Violence Among Middle-Aged Chinese Adults, Tingxuan Wang, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Daniel Yee Tak Fong Jun 2019

Examining The Relationship Of Socioeconomic Status And Intimate Partner Violence Among Middle-Aged Chinese Adults, Tingxuan Wang, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Daniel Yee Tak Fong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the prevalence of intimate partner violence and its relationship with socioeconomic status by a sample of 400 middle-aged participants in Hong Kong based on a cross-sectional study.


Leader Co-Mentorship: A Journey Toward Purpose And Excellence, Kimberly T. Hodges, Belinda Frazee Jun 2019

Leader Co-Mentorship: A Journey Toward Purpose And Excellence, Kimberly T. Hodges, Belinda Frazee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Co-mentoring in leader dyads institute mutually beneficial learning relationships. This leader dyad leveraged co-mentoring to increase first year nurse retention by 47% and reduce patient harm by 60% while enhancing purpose and excellence within their clinical team.


Identifying Contemporary Early Retirement Factors And Strategies To Enable Longer Working Lives, Donna M. Wilson, Shovana Shrestha, Rashmi Devkota Jun 2019

Identifying Contemporary Early Retirement Factors And Strategies To Enable Longer Working Lives, Donna M. Wilson, Shovana Shrestha, Rashmi Devkota

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Most people do not work to their country's statutory retirement age, as early retirement is a common practice. A review of published research was done to identify factors associated with or determined to cause early retirement, and strategies to encourage and enable people to work longer in life.


Evidence-Based Strategies To Promote Health Promotion/Wellness Competency And Self-Efficacy For Patients, Clinicians, And Students, Joyce I. Karl Jun 2019

Evidence-Based Strategies To Promote Health Promotion/Wellness Competency And Self-Efficacy For Patients, Clinicians, And Students, Joyce I. Karl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will explore evidence-based strategies to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors for their patients, students, and themselves. Conceptual models of evidence-based teaching and health promotion will be presented. An exemplar and outcomes of an activity to help advanced practice nursing students gain competency and self-efficacy in health promotion will be shared.


Changes In Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Perceptions About Caring For Dying Patients, Helen M. Taggart, Pamela L. Mahan, Haresh Rochani Jun 2019

Changes In Baccalaureate Nursing Students' Perceptions About Caring For Dying Patients, Helen M. Taggart, Pamela L. Mahan, Haresh Rochani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purposes of this study were to determine the changes in attitudes of baccalaureate nursing students toward caring for the dying from the beginning to the end of a baccalaureate nursing program and identify factors that influence students' perceptions. A multi method study was utilized.


Medical Floor Cam Implementation And Assessment Of Risk Factors, Michaelynn R. Paul Jun 2019

Medical Floor Cam Implementation And Assessment Of Risk Factors, Michaelynn R. Paul

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Delirium affects patient outcomes, nursing care, and costs an estimated $164 billion per year worldwide. Identification of delirium significantly increased after education and implementation of the Confusion Assessment Method screening tool. Delirium education combined with the use of the CAM is effective in identifying delirium accurately in medical floor patients.


Support For Family Caregiver Burden In Home Care On Providing Urination Care, Sachiko Teraoka, Hiroko Iba, Chiaki Otsuka Dec 2018

Support For Family Caregiver Burden In Home Care On Providing Urination Care, Sachiko Teraoka, Hiroko Iba, Chiaki Otsuka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The care burden of family care providers who provide care to the elderly at home is high. Therefore, focusing on "urination care", which is said to have a large nursing-care burden, identifying the type of burden and proposing improvement of the burden on care providers.


The Life Experiences Of Community Older Adults With Mental Illness In Taiwan, Jiin-Ru Rong, Su-Jung Jr. Liao, Wen Kuei Sr. Liao, Chiahan Wu Dec 2018

The Life Experiences Of Community Older Adults With Mental Illness In Taiwan, Jiin-Ru Rong, Su-Jung Jr. Liao, Wen Kuei Sr. Liao, Chiahan Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to explore the subjective living experiences of elderly people with mental illness in Taiwan community. The continuation enhances strength to survive for coping with the aging and mental health problem was identified as the core category of the life experiences in the older adults in this study.


The Relationship Of Caregiver's Stress And Satisfaction Of The Care Needs Among Icu Family Caregiver, Pei-Shan Hung, Nai-Wen Chang Dec 2018

The Relationship Of Caregiver's Stress And Satisfaction Of The Care Needs Among Icu Family Caregiver, Pei-Shan Hung, Nai-Wen Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The results of 107 primary caregivers collected from May, 27. to June, 27, 2014 showed that the biggest stress perceived by caregiver was the patients' disease characteristics. If the clinical staff provided the information of the disease and treatment timely, the caregivers were satisfied with the domain of care needs.


An Exploration Of Spiritual Care Of Home Visiting Nurses For Patients With Advanced Cancer, Chizuru Nagata, Aiko Tanaka, Rosanna Mcmaster Dec 2018

An Exploration Of Spiritual Care Of Home Visiting Nurses For Patients With Advanced Cancer, Chizuru Nagata, Aiko Tanaka, Rosanna Mcmaster

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The spiritual care process of home visiting nurses for patients with terminal phase of advanced cancer was explored and it was revealed that home visiting nurses provided spiritual care by clinical reasoning based on end-of-life total care.


Do Community Clinic Patients Have Needed Internet Access And Experience To Use The Patient Portal?, Ruth A. Bush, Halsey Barlow, Alexa Perez, Bianca Vazquez, Jonathan Mack, Cynthia D. Connelly Dec 2018

Do Community Clinic Patients Have Needed Internet Access And Experience To Use The Patient Portal?, Ruth A. Bush, Halsey Barlow, Alexa Perez, Bianca Vazquez, Jonathan Mack, Cynthia D. Connelly

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study quantified whether patients attending a community clinic in southern California had the technology and internet experience to access the patient portal. There was no association between income and portal use. Computer portal access was associated with likely future use. Computers may permit better internet access and record viewing.


Awareness Of Supporting Elderly Parents By Family Caregivers In Households With Home-Bound Elderly With Dementia, Keiko Matsumoto, Misae Ito, Claudia Kam Yuk Lai, Daphne Cheung, Siok Bee Tan, Yasuyo Kametaka, Yoshimi Tsunekuni, Sadao Katayama, Masafumi Kirino Dec 2018

Awareness Of Supporting Elderly Parents By Family Caregivers In Households With Home-Bound Elderly With Dementia, Keiko Matsumoto, Misae Ito, Claudia Kam Yuk Lai, Daphne Cheung, Siok Bee Tan, Yasuyo Kametaka, Yoshimi Tsunekuni, Sadao Katayama, Masafumi Kirino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research aims to investigate the relevancy between the attributes of caregivers and their awareness of supporting their elderly parents. This research investigated the relevancy between caregivers' attributes and their awareness of supporting their elderly parents.


Development Of Protocol Of Urinary Catheter Bundle Care In Hospitalized Elderly Using Modified Delphi Method, Jin-Hua Pan, Chun-Yin Yeh, Fang-Wen Hu Dec 2018

Development Of Protocol Of Urinary Catheter Bundle Care In Hospitalized Elderly Using Modified Delphi Method, Jin-Hua Pan, Chun-Yin Yeh, Fang-Wen Hu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The aim of this study is to establish clinical consensus for the protocol of urinary catheter bundle care in hospitalized elderly patient by using the modified Delphi method. It will help to standardize the urinary catheter bundle care in hospitalized elderly patient, and assist in clinical decision-making for all healthcare professionals.


Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups In Japan: Relationship With Subject Characteristics, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi Dec 2018

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups In Japan: Relationship With Subject Characteristics, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is to reveal the relationship between participation of laryngectomized patients in self help groups and subject characteristics from before surgery to 1 year after discharge. You can get suggestions how you are good by support about the comeback to normal life after the discharge for laryngectomized patients.


Translation And Validation Of Korean Version Of The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, Yaelim Lee, Susie Cho, Eun-Ok Im Dec 2018

Translation And Validation Of Korean Version Of The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, Yaelim Lee, Susie Cho, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The need for cross-cultural and international collaborative nursing studies have been continuously highlighted. A detailed and rigorous steps of translation and validation of Korean version of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire are introduced in this study.


Daily Life Challenge Assessment In Visually-Impaired Or Blind Population, Shu-Ling Hung Dec 2018

Daily Life Challenge Assessment In Visually-Impaired Or Blind Population, Shu-Ling Hung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Many studies agree that lifestyle is the most important factor in individual health. However, people with visual impairment or blindness (VIB) may have daily life challenges that can limit their ability to practice a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate daily life challenges in VIB population.


Social Networks And Health-Promoting Lifestyles In Korean Older Adults, Minjoo Hong, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Hyewon Shin Dec 2018

Social Networks And Health-Promoting Lifestyles In Korean Older Adults, Minjoo Hong, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Hyewon Shin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to understand predictors on social networks and health-promoting lifestyles(HPLS).Total of 354 old adults residing in South Korea and immigrants in the U.S. participated. The scores of two variables were higher in the Korean immigrant. There was a positive relationship between social networks and HPLS in both groups.


Cognitive Rehabilitation And Cognitive Function Among Mild Cognitive Impairment Community-Dwelling Elderly Adults: The Transtheoretical Model, Tzu-Ting Huang, Ying-Fang Huang Dec 2018

Cognitive Rehabilitation And Cognitive Function Among Mild Cognitive Impairment Community-Dwelling Elderly Adults: The Transtheoretical Model, Tzu-Ting Huang, Ying-Fang Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is the first trial to exam the impact of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in mild cognitive impairment community-dwelling elderly in Taiwan. We found that this intervention could improve the cognitive function, quality of life, self-efficacy and depressive mood among the participants. However, there is no impact on their physical function.