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Without The Shelter Of A Home: Inclusion Health In Collaboration With Homeless Women, Anna Klarare, Andreas Rosenblad, Elisabet Mattsson Jul 2019

Without The Shelter Of A Home: Inclusion Health In Collaboration With Homeless Women, Anna Klarare, Andreas Rosenblad, Elisabet Mattsson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An extreme health inequity exists within high-income countries, such as Sweden, resulting in social exclusion and considerably shortened lives among homeless women. This unparalleled inequity calls for prompt action in health care services. With this project, we aim to make inclusion health a reality for homeless women.


Ia Thrombectomy Nursing Care For Acute Ischemic Stroke In Taiwan, Ching-Wei Lin Jul 2019

Ia Thrombectomy Nursing Care For Acute Ischemic Stroke In Taiwan, Ching-Wei Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

How to reduce the neurological impairment of acute ischemic stroke cases and improve the prognosis of neurological function to reduce the burden on families, society and the country is indeed a very important issue in contemporary medicine.


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.


Enhancing Practice And Education: A Scoping Review To Develop Forensic Mental Health Nursing Competencies, Irene J. Boldt, Frances Abela-Dimech, Suraya Faziluddin, Patti Socha, Kwasi Adu-Basowah, Kathy Ryan Jul 2019

Enhancing Practice And Education: A Scoping Review To Develop Forensic Mental Health Nursing Competencies, Irene J. Boldt, Frances Abela-Dimech, Suraya Faziluddin, Patti Socha, Kwasi Adu-Basowah, Kathy Ryan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is developing forensic mental health (FMH) nursing competencies. The goal of this project, via a scoping review method inclusive of expert consultation, is to support FMH nursing practice at CAMH and across Canada.


Non-Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy With A Focus On Mindfulness And Skill Training, Yasuko Koyano Jul 2019

Non-Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy With A Focus On Mindfulness And Skill Training, Yasuko Koyano

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The author has been conducting the program mainly for a skill training of Dialectical Behavior Therapy by the psychiatric outpatient practice with night care since 2011. Here is a report on the usefulness of Non-comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy with the individual participant's interviews up to the present.


Effects Of Skin Care Self-Management In Lung Cancer Patients With Skin Toxicity During Targeted Therapy, Kang-Hua Chen, Li-Chuan Tseng Jul 2019

Effects Of Skin Care Self-Management In Lung Cancer Patients With Skin Toxicity During Targeted Therapy, Kang-Hua Chen, Li-Chuan Tseng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We expect the findings of this study will draw attendees' attention on the skin care self-management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer who suffered from skin toxicity during targeted therapy, as well as helping healthcare professionals understand the importance of educating family members and discussing the benefits of self-management.


The Effectiveness Of Nurses Involved In The Education And Training Of Mental Health Nurses, Chiu-Jung Chang, Chia-Yen Hsieh, Mei-Jou Lu Jul 2019

The Effectiveness Of Nurses Involved In The Education And Training Of Mental Health Nurses, Chiu-Jung Chang, Chia-Yen Hsieh, Mei-Jou Lu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study aims to explore the involvement of nurses in the training of mental health care on cognition, attitude and behavior. This is a cross-sectional study, collecting personal information by using questionnaires. Effective sample: 51, scored by SPSS 20.0 statistical software analysis.


The Impact Of Religion, Support Systems, And Self-Esteem On The Resilience Of Haitian Nurses, Marcia Theresa Caton Jul 2019

The Impact Of Religion, Support Systems, And Self-Esteem On The Resilience Of Haitian Nurses, Marcia Theresa Caton

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Although Haiti has been experiencing natural disasters since the 15th century, many Haitians continuous to acquire and use education as the tool to improve their economic status. Therefore, this study will explore the impact of self-esteem (Rosenberg self-esteem scale), religion (Spiritual Experience scale, and support system (social support scale) on resilience.


Trajectories Of Resilience And Associated Factors In Caregivers Of Patients With Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer, Shu-Ching Chen Jul 2019

Trajectories Of Resilience And Associated Factors In Caregivers Of Patients With Advanced Oral Cavity Cancer, Shu-Ching Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Advanced oral cavity cancer patients received anti-cancer treatments lead to physical and psychological distress and depend on their caregivers, and caregiving burden affect caregivers' resilience during the survivor period.


Student Nurse Perceptions And Experiences Of Trauma, Kathryn Chachula Jul 2019

Student Nurse Perceptions And Experiences Of Trauma, Kathryn Chachula

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing students have suffered emotional trauma surrounding the witnessing of sudden and unexpected death of patients for whom they provide care, suffering 'sabotage' and bullying from practicing nurses, as well as verbal abuse from members of the health care team.


The Effects Of E-Platform On Health Management And Social Support Among Women Working At Home, Chi An, Ya-Lun Tsao, Lee-Ing Tsao Jul 2019

The Effects Of E-Platform On Health Management And Social Support Among Women Working At Home, Chi An, Ya-Lun Tsao, Lee-Ing Tsao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Married women generally in middle age whose self-health care is relatively reduced are often working at home and taking care of their families at the same time. Therefore, it is increasingly important to establish an E-health mobile device management for them not restricted by time and place.


Exploring Factors Influencing Readiness To Change Drinking Behavior In Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease, Chi Chang, Tsae-Jyy Wang Jul 2019

Exploring Factors Influencing Readiness To Change Drinking Behavior In Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease, Chi Chang, Tsae-Jyy Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Alcohol abstinence and readiness to change is an important component affecting an individual to seek, adhere, and accomplish treatment for alcohol abuse. The purpose of the study was to describe readiness to change alcohol drinking and its influencing factors in patients with alcohol-related liver disease.


Aprns Application Of Transtheoretical Basis To Improve Adherence To Treatment Regimen In Hypertensive Patients, Natale Belko, Eileen Creel, Penny Thomas Jul 2019

Aprns Application Of Transtheoretical Basis To Improve Adherence To Treatment Regimen In Hypertensive Patients, Natale Belko, Eileen Creel, Penny Thomas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this transtheoretical review is to discuss how the APRN through analysis of nursing science, from broad metaparadigms through to specific constructs of complexity science could advance nursing knowledge and patient-centered care using EBP closing the gap between knowledge and practice related to adherence in hypertensive patients.


Exploring Masters' Entry Program Nursing Students' Poverty Simulation Experience, Susan L. Adams, Jessica E. Draughon Moret, Kupiri Ackerman-Barger Jul 2019

Exploring Masters' Entry Program Nursing Students' Poverty Simulation Experience, Susan L. Adams, Jessica E. Draughon Moret, Kupiri Ackerman-Barger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes a masters' entry program in nursing students' perspective of a poverty simulation, "Community Action Poverty Simulation" learning experience. The descriptive thematic analysis demonstrated that students developed an empathetic connection with those living in poverty.


Developing A Nurse-Led Critical Care Course In A Low Income Country Highlights Global Collaborations, Janet G. Knecht, Marylou Graham Jul 2019

Developing A Nurse-Led Critical Care Course In A Low Income Country Highlights Global Collaborations, Janet G. Knecht, Marylou Graham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The objective of the project was to create a sustainable nurse-led critical care course in the low-income country of Guyana, SA. As nursing faculty leading service-learning trips, we forged partnerships with the Pan American Health Organization and the Ministry of Public Health to achieve their identified goal.


Empowering Health: Are Teenagers Taking Part In The Electronic Healthcare Revolution?, Ruth A. Bush, Andrew Richardson, Genesis R. Bojorquez, George J. Chiang Jul 2019

Empowering Health: Are Teenagers Taking Part In The Electronic Healthcare Revolution?, Ruth A. Bush, Andrew Richardson, Genesis R. Bojorquez, George J. Chiang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This analysis of pediatric patient portal use demonstrates parent proxies and adolescent patients' portal use was for secure messaging, making appointments, and reviewing laboratory results. While adolescents were significantly more likely to view laboratory results than parents, overall they are less likely to activate accounts, indicating barriers to use exist.


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.


A Collaboration For Clean Water In Guatemala, Linda S. Johanson Jul 2019

A Collaboration For Clean Water In Guatemala, Linda S. Johanson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This collaboration between a medical mission team and a community service organization in the country of Guatemala addressed a United Nations developmental goal concerning safe drinking water. After the installation of clean water filters in two rural Guatemalan villages the percentage of infections was found to have decreased.


Interactive Modules Or Lecture Recording? Learning About Hiv/Aids Care For Bsn Students, Faith A. Strunk Jul 2019

Interactive Modules Or Lecture Recording? Learning About Hiv/Aids Care For Bsn Students, Faith A. Strunk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Recorded lectures, voiceover Powerpoint slide presentations. Would an interactive online module be a more effective method for BSN students to learn the basics of HIV/AIDS care? We used flipbooks, tabbed index "cards", videos with embedded slides and yes, some recorded lectures to present core materials, then evaluated students responses.


Exploring Relationships Between Stigma, Social Support, And Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders (Pmad), Ellen K. Fleischman, Cynthia D. Connelly Jul 2019

Exploring Relationships Between Stigma, Social Support, And Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders (Pmad), Ellen K. Fleischman, Cynthia D. Connelly

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) affect 1 in 5 women nationally, making these disorders the most frequent complication of childbirth. In this descriptive, correlational cross-sectional research study of 105 postpartum women, the relationships between depressive symptomatology, stigma of PMAD and social support are described.


Multi-Cultural And Multi-Professional Work In The Std's Mobile Clinic For People In Prostitution, Inbal Faran Farah Jul 2019

Multi-Cultural And Multi-Professional Work In The Std's Mobile Clinic For People In Prostitution, Inbal Faran Farah

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Israel's Ministry of Health established a mobile clinic to provide outreach assistance to the needs of multicultural women prostitutes in Haifa as a public health service. This poster presents the multidisciplinary work carried out in the clinic to reduce the medical, social and psychological harm caused by prostitution.


Coping Style, Psychological Impact, And Information Needs Of Men With Prostate Cancer, Gwendolyn L. Hooper Jul 2019

Coping Style, Psychological Impact, And Information Needs Of Men With Prostate Cancer, Gwendolyn L. Hooper

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research study focuses on the psychological aspects of prostate cancer examining coping styles, information seeking, satisfaction with information received, perceptions of illness, depression, anxiety and stress in 62 men.


Students' Perceptions Of Learning And Evaluation Using Aesthetic Projects, Kelly L. Dyar, Holly A. Dever Jul 2019

Students' Perceptions Of Learning And Evaluation Using Aesthetic Projects, Kelly L. Dyar, Holly A. Dever

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A convenience sample of pre-licensure BSN students were surveyed to explore their perceptions of learning professional concepts and caring and being evaluated using aesthetic projects.


Experiences Of Nurses Working In A Triage Area: An Integrative Review, Yong-Shian Goh, Violeta Lopez, Julienne Mae Reblora Jul 2019

Experiences Of Nurses Working In A Triage Area: An Integrative Review, Yong-Shian Goh, Violeta Lopez, Julienne Mae Reblora

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this review is to explore the understanding of triage nurses' experiences in hospital emergency departments (EDs). An Integrative review of the Literature is done to help the team to understand this phenomenon.


Lifestyle Change Assignment To Improve Sleep In College Students, Patricia A. Carter Jul 2019

Lifestyle Change Assignment To Improve Sleep In College Students, Patricia A. Carter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

College students are notoriously bad sleepers; however they can change! We must provide them with the skills and motivation to do so. This presentation discusses the results of a sleep focused lifestyle change assignment used with over 650 students at a research one university in the south.


Reducing Np Turnover In Home-Based Primary Care: A Department Of Veterans Affairs Qi Project, Ashley Kate Hughes Jul 2019

Reducing Np Turnover In Home-Based Primary Care: A Department Of Veterans Affairs Qi Project, Ashley Kate Hughes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Identifying factors within the Department of Veteran Affairs' Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) program that may contribute to nurse practitioner (NP) retention and decrease provider gaps and primary care disparities for veterans. Recommendations from program evaluation could nationally retain NPs in HBPC, reduce organizational costs, and support optimal veteran outcomes.


Vulnerable Captivity And The Meaning Of The Experience Of Antepartum Bed Rest: Beyond Postpartum, Gwendelyn S. Orozco Jul 2019

Vulnerable Captivity And The Meaning Of The Experience Of Antepartum Bed Rest: Beyond Postpartum, Gwendelyn S. Orozco

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A phenomenological study was done to extract the meaning mothers ascribe to their hospitalized antepartum bed rest experiences. Fifteen semi structured interviews were done with seven themes emerging. The overarching theme of Vulnerable Captivity was discovered and upon application to each theme, evidence of a vulnerably captive state was identified.


Attitude Of Pregnant Women Toward Induction Of Labor In A Secondary Health Facility In Nigeria, Juliana Ayafegbeh Afemikhe, Tochukwu Michael Ugwumba Jul 2019

Attitude Of Pregnant Women Toward Induction Of Labor In A Secondary Health Facility In Nigeria, Juliana Ayafegbeh Afemikhe, Tochukwu Michael Ugwumba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Attitude towards induction of labor is important in healthy delivery, this was examined in this study. Attitude found was positive indicative that these patients are well disposed towards induction. This is related to the provision of health education to patients. Thus health education is a necessity in promoting patients' disposition.