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Sight For Success: An Interprofessional Collaborative Team Approach To Promote Childhood Vision, Lenora Mcwilliams, Pat Segu, Daniel Price Jul 2019

Sight For Success: An Interprofessional Collaborative Team Approach To Promote Childhood Vision, Lenora Mcwilliams, Pat Segu, Daniel Price

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will gain a better understanding of the infrastructure and support needed to improve visual outcomes for school age children. The session will provide insight about the process, benefits and barriers of inter-professional collaborations between large institutions when developing, organizing, and implementing a vision screening program for elementary students.


Perspectives Of Stress And Self-Care Among Perinatal African American Women: Implications For A Mindfulness-Based Intervention, Karen M. Sheffield, Cheryl W. Giscombe Jul 2019

Perspectives Of Stress And Self-Care Among Perinatal African American Women: Implications For A Mindfulness-Based Intervention, Karen M. Sheffield, Cheryl W. Giscombe

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research study explores the unique stressors that African American women experience during the perinatal period. The results of this study explicate the individualized experiences and perspectives of perinatal African American women and help to inform the development of a culturally relevant mindfulness based intervention.


Debriefing The Debriefer: How To Debrief Interprofessional Simulations, Joana Velasquez, Carleen Graham Jul 2019

Debriefing The Debriefer: How To Debrief Interprofessional Simulations, Joana Velasquez, Carleen Graham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

What are the key components that need to be addressed when debriefing an interprofessional simulation (IPS) activity? What tools, resources, and competencies should IPS debriefers have to maximize the benefits of IPS? This educational activity will provoke a discussion on best practices on IPS debriefing.


Nursing-Communication Partnership To Evaluate The Interviewer-Participant Relationship In Motivational Interviewing, Cheryl Witt, Elizabeth Troutman-Adams, Frances D. Hardin-Fanning Jul 2019

Nursing-Communication Partnership To Evaluate The Interviewer-Participant Relationship In Motivational Interviewing, Cheryl Witt, Elizabeth Troutman-Adams, Frances D. Hardin-Fanning

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing researchers partnered with Communication researchers to evaluate the influence of the relationship between a motivational interview nurse interventionist and study participants on changes in dietary behaviors. The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between trust, disclosure and dietary outcomes during a dietary intervention in rural Central Appalachia.


Pain And Spiritual Distress At End-Of-Life, Kathryn Lee Robinson Jul 2019

Pain And Spiritual Distress At End-Of-Life, Kathryn Lee Robinson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Exploring the relationship between moderate/severe pain and spiritual distress in adult hospice patients within 5 days of admission will begin to address current gaps in knowledge that could lead to expanded multidisciplinary research and changes in practice to ensure the best possible EOL experience for adults at end of life.


Development And Validation Of Educational Video For Children Caregivers To Clean Intermittent Catheterization Orientation, Cristiana Brasil Reboucas, Marilia Brito Lima Jul 2019

Development And Validation Of Educational Video For Children Caregivers To Clean Intermittent Catheterization Orientation, Cristiana Brasil Reboucas, Marilia Brito Lima

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Urinary bladder dysfunction is a disorder in the storage and emptying dynamics of the bladder, mainly due to Myelodysplasias, which can affects children in a congenital or acquired form. Nurses can create and apply technologies to mediate educational practices to modify life habits and health of the patient and family.


Exploring Nursing And Healthcare In Ireland: A Collaborative International Study Abroad Program Incorporating Service Learning, Jeanette Rossetti, Kathleen Musker, Siobhan Smyth Jul 2019

Exploring Nursing And Healthcare In Ireland: A Collaborative International Study Abroad Program Incorporating Service Learning, Jeanette Rossetti, Kathleen Musker, Siobhan Smyth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will highlight the planning and curriculum developed for a study abroad trip to Ireland to explore nursing and healthcare and the incorporation of a service learning opportunity for students. The program is the result of on-going collaborations of nursing faculty at Unisted States and Irish Schools of Nursing.


Evidence-Based Practices: Polarity Thinking In Practice, Scott Daniel Shaw, Luanne M. Shaw Jul 2019

Evidence-Based Practices: Polarity Thinking In Practice, Scott Daniel Shaw, Luanne M. Shaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will expand on the concept of polarity thinking, the tool of polarity mapping and provide examples of how and where these are effectively being used in practice.


Academic And Acute Care Institutions Partner To Impact Nursing Practice Through Increasing Translational Research Capacity, Joann D. Long, Jamie K. Roney, Charles Randall Stennett, Cindy Ford, Paula Gannaway, Stacey L. Spradling, Karen Baggerly Jul 2019

Academic And Acute Care Institutions Partner To Impact Nursing Practice Through Increasing Translational Research Capacity, Joann D. Long, Jamie K. Roney, Charles Randall Stennett, Cindy Ford, Paula Gannaway, Stacey L. Spradling, Karen Baggerly

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

At the conclusion of this session the participants will be able to identify impact of partnership between academic and hospital nurses on research capacity to improve translational research proficiency at the point of care delivery by direct care nurses.


Randomized Controlled Trial In Heart Failure: Effects Of Moderate Exercise On Mood And Cognitive Function, Laura S. Redwine Jul 2019

Randomized Controlled Trial In Heart Failure: Effects Of Moderate Exercise On Mood And Cognitive Function, Laura S. Redwine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In a randomized controlled trial of patients with heart failure, two moderate exercises, Tai Chi and resistance band were more effective in improving depressive symptoms and cognitive function than usual care. Whereas, Tai Chi and resistance band exercises did not differ in these outcomes.


Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Protocol For The Urgent Care Setting, Jack J. Mayeux, Yeow Chye Ng Jul 2019

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Protocol For The Urgent Care Setting, Jack J. Mayeux, Yeow Chye Ng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an excellent HIV prevention medication. While PrEP use has increased, the urgent care has been reluctant and slow to embrace this prevention method due to a lack of guidance. This presentation presents a PrEP initiation protocol specific to the urgent care setting.


Nurses Apply Translational Research Skills To Implement Ebp Solutions For Detection Of Blood Transfusion Reactions, Jamie K. Roney, Lauren M. Johnston, Michella Deleon, Elizabeth R. Cason, Christi Robnett, Joyce Elaine Emery, Emelia C. Garcia, Karen Baggerly Jul 2019

Nurses Apply Translational Research Skills To Implement Ebp Solutions For Detection Of Blood Transfusion Reactions, Jamie K. Roney, Lauren M. Johnston, Michella Deleon, Elizabeth R. Cason, Christi Robnett, Joyce Elaine Emery, Emelia C. Garcia, Karen Baggerly

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to discuss direct care nurse application of literature evidence synthesis to institutional practice, protocol, and policy resulting from role-modeling being a change agent by Research Academy (RA) faculty.


Establishing A Productive Academic Work Environment: Implementing Teamstepps In A School Of Nursing, Marcia Cooke, Nancy M. Valentine Jul 2019

Establishing A Productive Academic Work Environment: Implementing Teamstepps In A School Of Nursing, Marcia Cooke, Nancy M. Valentine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Limited information exists regarding teamwork training programs that have been developed and deployed to address incivility in the academic environment. The study outcomes from this teamwork strategy suggest improvement in key domains as related to civility as well as those affiliated with faculty retention and resource management.


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.


Who Administers Insulin Injections To Elderly People With Diabetes Living At Home?, Hajime Koyano, Yasuko Koyano Jul 2019

Who Administers Insulin Injections To Elderly People With Diabetes Living At Home?, Hajime Koyano, Yasuko Koyano

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Insulin administration at home by elderly diabetes patients with reduced capability for self-management is problematic in Japan. There is a need to strengthen the interprofessional collaboration of people involved in administering insulin. This problem may be an important problem common to all countries facing an aging society.


Competency-Based Education (Cbe): Leveraging Equity In Higher Education, Constance Hall, Lydia L. Forsythe, Kristy Lowry Jul 2019

Competency-Based Education (Cbe): Leveraging Equity In Higher Education, Constance Hall, Lydia L. Forsythe, Kristy Lowry

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Competency-based education (CBE) has the potential to be a powerful lever for access and equity in higher education. Integrating multiculturalism into CBE programs can further promote equitable outcomes. Addressing critical and relevant issues related to a diverse learner population are critical considerations for academic program success.


"Stabilizing" Icu Orientation: Improving Outcomes Utilizing 360° Transition-To-Practice Team Engagement And Empowerment, Angeli Mae Lagasca Jul 2019

"Stabilizing" Icu Orientation: Improving Outcomes Utilizing 360° Transition-To-Practice Team Engagement And Empowerment, Angeli Mae Lagasca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing retention is an outcome which impacts quality of care and organizational expenditure. Effective transition-to-practice programs produce and retain safe, competent and confident clinicians. At an urban, tertiary academic medical center, the ICU Nurse Fellowship Program was improved through 360° stakeholder engagement in program development and design.


Telehealth Diabetes Screening Utility Of A Wireless Handheld Iassay Blood Analyzer: A Cost Benefit Analysis, Patricia L. Humbles, Ricardo Parker, Kristen Yep, Allysa Crews, Kendra Singh Jul 2019

Telehealth Diabetes Screening Utility Of A Wireless Handheld Iassay Blood Analyzer: A Cost Benefit Analysis, Patricia L. Humbles, Ricardo Parker, Kristen Yep, Allysa Crews, Kendra Singh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A multidisciplinary iAssay telehealth research collaboration addresses Point of Care needs of underserved diabetes clients utilizing a wireless mobile handheld blood glucose- and cholesterol-testing iAssay System device. The device remotely monitors blood chemistries, rapid blood panel testing and diagnosis in non-clinical settings improving patient outcomes, at significantly decreased costs.


Strengthening The Rural Nursing Workforce Through Stakeholder Engagement, Jennifer A. Kowalkowski Jul 2019

Strengthening The Rural Nursing Workforce Through Stakeholder Engagement, Jennifer A. Kowalkowski

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will learn strategies for implementing a stakeholder engagement process designed to strengthen the rural nursing workforce by bridging the theory-practice gap. Strategies for employing existing networks and harnessing local strengths will be emphasized.


A Randomized-Control Trial To Test Breast Milk Odor/Taste On Preterm Infant Pain During Venipuncture, Hsiang-Ping Wu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw Jul 2019

A Randomized-Control Trial To Test Breast Milk Odor/Taste On Preterm Infant Pain During Venipuncture, Hsiang-Ping Wu, Jen-Jiuan Liaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study suggests that preterm infants receiving odor/taste integration could significantly lower the pain score of infants, and lower the changes of the HR during the venipuncture phase. The results can guide caregivers to alleviate preterm infants' pain during painful procedure by using breast milk odor/taste integration.


Predictors Of Quality Of Life In Insulin-Treated Patients: A 9-Month Prospective Study, Ruey-Hsia Wang, Hui-Chun Hsu, Shi-Yu Chen, Yau-Jiunn Le Jul 2019

Predictors Of Quality Of Life In Insulin-Treated Patients: A 9-Month Prospective Study, Ruey-Hsia Wang, Hui-Chun Hsu, Shi-Yu Chen, Yau-Jiunn Le

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study provides information regarding predictors of QoL in insulin-treated patients across 9 months. Participants who are interested in caring for insulin-treated patients are welcome to participate.


Intimate Partner Violence Victimization, Interpersonal Dependency, And Anger Among Women In South Korea, Jeongmin Ha Jul 2019

Intimate Partner Violence Victimization, Interpersonal Dependency, And Anger Among Women In South Korea, Jeongmin Ha

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Results showed that interpersonal dependency was positively correlated with both state and trait anger, and interpersonal dependency was higher in the intimate partner violence victimization in participants aged 18 to 29. These results suggest the need to develop strategies to reduce interpersonal dependency and manage anger among women.


Anishinaabeg Path To Knowledge, Melissa Marie Mcgee, Pamela J. Love Jul 2019

Anishinaabeg Path To Knowledge, Melissa Marie Mcgee, Pamela J. Love

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The project question was, in urban Native American adults diagnosed with type II diabetes; does the utilization of Talking Circles for diabetes education compared to traditional group diabetes education improve patient self-care behaviors in 8 weeks? The project used Diabetes Knowledge Tool questionnaires. Results showed a significant improvement in scores.


Distance To Pharmacies, Medication Adherence, And Health Status In A Low-Income Community, Rolanda Johnson, Thomas H. Cook Jul 2019

Distance To Pharmacies, Medication Adherence, And Health Status In A Low-Income Community, Rolanda Johnson, Thomas H. Cook

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Healthcare systems are plagued by inequalities associated with socioeconomic barriers. Pharmacy deserts have a direct impact on the quality of health. This study explored the relationships among pharmacy distances and health behaviors in a low-income community. Nurses must continue to be patient advocates while mitigating barriers to health.


Fostering Patient And Family Partnerships In Critical Care: Adopting An Online Interface, Elizabeth Mei-Larn Karhoffer Jul 2019

Fostering Patient And Family Partnerships In Critical Care: Adopting An Online Interface, Elizabeth Mei-Larn Karhoffer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To accommodate patients and families entering the ICU, St. Paul's Hospital has taken the initiative to shift the paradigm of knowledge transmission from print to online multimedia. Incorporation of this online interface has the potential to strengthen partnerships between consumers and healthcare providers while facilitating patient and family centered care.


The Iowa Model: A Catalyst For Evidence-Based Practice Collaborations To Near And Far, Kirsten Hanrahan Jul 2019

The Iowa Model: A Catalyst For Evidence-Based Practice Collaborations To Near And Far, Kirsten Hanrahan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will discuss how the Iowa Model has been a catalyst for collaborations locally, nationally and globally. Participants can apply shared concepts and strategies in their settings.


Lived Experience After Surgery Among Hispanic Adults, Kimberly Sanchez Jul 2019

Lived Experience After Surgery Among Hispanic Adults, Kimberly Sanchez

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An overview of the phenomenological study is presented. The background and significance of assessing pain among Hispanics are described first. Next, the study purpose and plan of inquiry are outlined. Then, the lived experience after surgery among Hispanic adults is represented. Lastly, the implications of the study findings are discussed.


Patient-Centered Communication: Where Does The Time Go?, Cynthia Ann Leaver, Kathleen T. Mccoy, Laura A. Khouvongsavanh Jul 2019

Patient-Centered Communication: Where Does The Time Go?, Cynthia Ann Leaver, Kathleen T. Mccoy, Laura A. Khouvongsavanh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Confluences of increasing demands upon NP time, of more care in less time challenges therapeutic patient-provider conversation. Expression is thwarted in which valid concerns expressed are less welcome. Changes to formational/continuing education are recommended in meeting challenges to increase culturally competent, compassionate, patient centered care, patient/provider satisfaction.


Caregivers Conquering Challenges Of Daily Living: A Secondary Analysis, Megan E. Mann, Morgan M. Gruender Jul 2019

Caregivers Conquering Challenges Of Daily Living: A Secondary Analysis, Megan E. Mann, Morgan M. Gruender

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study focuses the challenges that caregivers of individuals with dementia face daily, utilizing de-identified data from eight interviews with caregivers. The obstacles were evident throughout the data, and similarities among caregivers arose. Caregivers commonly sought out support groups to cope with their circumstances.


The Influencing Factors On Self-Rated Health In Korean Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Hyeji Yoo, Sukhee Ahn, Sun A. Kim, Hyunjin Cho Jul 2019

The Influencing Factors On Self-Rated Health In Korean Patients With Colorectal Cancer, Hyeji Yoo, Sukhee Ahn, Sun A. Kim, Hyunjin Cho

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Based on the Antonovsky's salutogenetic model as a theory to guide health promotion, the purposes of this study were to measure levels of health-related information seeking behaviors, Health Locus of Control, Sense of Coherence, and Self-rated Health (SRH) among Korean patients with colorectal cancer, and to identify factors influencing SRH.