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The Effects Of "I Walking App" On Physical Activity Among Public Health Nurses In Taiwan, Hsiu-Hung Wang, Miaoling Lin Jul 2019

The Effects Of "I Walking App" On Physical Activity Among Public Health Nurses In Taiwan, Hsiu-Hung Wang, Miaoling Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study applied the smart phone technology to develop an "iwalking APP" to examine the effects of physical activity self-management on physiological indicators, physical activity intention and physical activity and among PHNs.


Patient Portal Messaging For Research Participant Recruitment: A Valuable Tool In The Recruitment Toolbox, Hailey Miller, Kelly T. Gleason, Cassie Lewis-Land, Stephen Juraschek, Lawrence Appel, Daniel Ford, Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb Jul 2019

Patient Portal Messaging For Research Participant Recruitment: A Valuable Tool In The Recruitment Toolbox, Hailey Miller, Kelly T. Gleason, Cassie Lewis-Land, Stephen Juraschek, Lawrence Appel, Daniel Ford, Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Patient portal messaging (PPM) through electronic medical records (EMR) is a recruitment strategy that capitalizes on existing data. PPM requires partnership with data analysts and expert researchers to provide secure access to target populations. PPM is a promising tool to support patient engagement and research recruitment.


Indigenous Mental Health And Addictions In Canada With Comparisons To Australia And Globally, Arlene E. Kent-Wilkinson Jul 2019

Indigenous Mental Health And Addictions In Canada With Comparisons To Australia And Globally, Arlene E. Kent-Wilkinson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Indigenous people of Canada have faced a unique set of mental health and addiction challenges similar to Australia. Despite these challenges, many communities have done well. The most effective theoretical models and treatment approaches will be identified with a timeline of government policies, health care reports, and educational initiatives.


Pathways To Healing: Perceived Changes In Quality-Of-Life Related To Participation In Complementary Services, Diana Odland Neal, Mary Buntrock Johnson Jul 2019

Pathways To Healing: Perceived Changes In Quality-Of-Life Related To Participation In Complementary Services, Diana Odland Neal, Mary Buntrock Johnson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will explore a model for creating a healing center within a community by describing the development, structure, and outcomes of a Healing Center called Pathways. An evaluative research project will be discussed providing evidence for the value of Pathways for participants and providers of complementary services globally.


Student Perspectives On Teaching Adolescents Maturation And Reproductive Health In Rural Paraguay, Sheri P. Palmer, Sondra Heaston, Rachel Trujillo Jul 2019

Student Perspectives On Teaching Adolescents Maturation And Reproductive Health In Rural Paraguay, Sheri P. Palmer, Sondra Heaston, Rachel Trujillo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation includes a student perspective of a two-fold collaborative project in Paraguay involving a qualitative descriptive study to identify risk factors for an increase in adolescent pregnancy and challenges and successes in teaching over 100 girls about maturation and adolescent health.


Evaluating Mhealth Apps For Clinical Practice: Translating The Mars Tool, Melissa A. Stec, Megan Arbour Jul 2019

Evaluating Mhealth Apps For Clinical Practice: Translating The Mars Tool, Melissa A. Stec, Megan Arbour

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Clinicians need to be able to ensure the quality of information provided in mobile apps. The Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) is a valid and reliable instrument developed to measure the quality of mobile healthcare apps. This session will review the MARS instrument and its translation and implementation in practice.


Outcomes Of A Global Collaboration: Implementing Reflective Practice With Thai Educators, Gwen D. Sherwood, Sara Horton-Deutsch Jul 2019

Outcomes Of A Global Collaboration: Implementing Reflective Practice With Thai Educators, Gwen D. Sherwood, Sara Horton-Deutsch

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Connecting across borders to catalyze nursing education advancement catalyzed communication to share evidence based educational strategies, strengthening all participating institutions. The Thai Ministry of Public Health collaborated with a major US university school of nursing to implement reflective practice as a change agent to improve Thai nursing educational outcomes.


Leadnursingforward.Org: A One-Stop Web Resource To Address The Nursing Faculty Shortage, Lisa A. Seldomridge, Judith M. Jarosinski, Kaynabess R. Freda, Abigail Johnson Jul 2019

Leadnursingforward.Org: A One-Stop Web Resource To Address The Nursing Faculty Shortage, Lisa A. Seldomridge, Judith M. Jarosinski, Kaynabess R. Freda, Abigail Johnson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A needs assessment explored issues related to the nurse faculty shortage finding that a single information source to learn about the educator role, paths to advanced degrees, and available educator positions was needed. A one-stop web portal was developed to provide accurate information and promote the image of nurse educators.


Design And Development Of A Virtual Game As Pre-Simulation Preparation For 4th Year Bscn Students, Tammie Mcparland, Laurie Peachey, Jane Tyerman, Marian Luctkar-Flude, Michelle Lalonde Jul 2019

Design And Development Of A Virtual Game As Pre-Simulation Preparation For 4th Year Bscn Students, Tammie Mcparland, Laurie Peachey, Jane Tyerman, Marian Luctkar-Flude, Michelle Lalonde

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The design, development and implementation of a serious virtual game about urosepsis in the elderly is discussed. The virtual game preparation was part of a research project on the use of a serious simulation game versus traditional simulation preparation for students to prepare for simulation-based learning.


Family Healthcare For Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy In Thais Rural Area, Saovakon Virasiri, Surapol Virasiri, Pimpa Suitra Jul 2019

Family Healthcare For Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy In Thais Rural Area, Saovakon Virasiri, Surapol Virasiri, Pimpa Suitra

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Unintended adolescent pregnancy troubles on family health system. This family health care intervention was conducted for improving family health as a whole. The result displayed that most of family had better health outcomes after implementation. However, family health care innovation is needed for achieving family health care goals.


Adherence To Self-Management Behaviors For Older Adults With Hypertension In Korea, Jeongju Hong, Heeyoung Lee Jul 2019

Adherence To Self-Management Behaviors For Older Adults With Hypertension In Korea, Jeongju Hong, Heeyoung Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This finding warrants further study to further understand blood pressure management and self-management behaviors -- especially among Korean older adults. Moreover,our findings can enable clinicians to better understand challenges to adherence and guide older adults with self-management to effectively control their blood pressure and HTN.


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.


Unheard Voices Of Haiti's 2010 Earthquake Traumatic Amputees, Margarett Alexandre Jul 2019

Unheard Voices Of Haiti's 2010 Earthquake Traumatic Amputees, Margarett Alexandre

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Little is known about the experience of traumatic amputation for Haitian Adults. The purpose of this descriptive phenomenological study was to investigate the lived experience of traumatic amputations as talked about by eight female Haitian adults who suffered an amputation as a result of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.


A Culture-Congruent Male Circumcision Model For Hiv Infection Prevention, Thandisizwe Redford Mavundla Jul 2019

A Culture-Congruent Male Circumcision Model For Hiv Infection Prevention, Thandisizwe Redford Mavundla

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The intention is that male circumcision services for HIV infection prevention should ultimately be viewed as being specific, compatible, and meaningful to clients. This process should involve adequate consultation and liaison with all the involved stakeholders.


The Effect Of Orientation On Student Self-Efficacy In An On-Line Rn-To-Bsn Program, Rebecca Norman-Eck, Elizabeth L. Pratt, Mary Patricia Lewis, Katherine E. Quartuccio Jul 2019

The Effect Of Orientation On Student Self-Efficacy In An On-Line Rn-To-Bsn Program, Rebecca Norman-Eck, Elizabeth L. Pratt, Mary Patricia Lewis, Katherine E. Quartuccio

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Internet self-efficacy is a proven predictor of online student success, but there is limited information measuring the relationship of online orientation courses and student self-efficacy. This study evaluated the effect mandatory online orientation course exposure had on RN-BSN online student mastery of program requirements, thereby increasing student self-efficacy.


Person-Directed Team-Based Process For Nurse-Led Invention: Development Of Three Novel Technologies To Support Cancer Survivors, Rachel Walker Jul 2019

Person-Directed Team-Based Process For Nurse-Led Invention: Development Of Three Novel Technologies To Support Cancer Survivors, Rachel Walker

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session, led by an oncology nurse scientist and inventor, will provide an overview of a theory-guided nurse-led technology invention process. Three empirically-based case examples featuring co-design with cancer survivors and experts from a wide variety of disciplines (chemistry, engineering, neuroscience, computer science, and business) will illustrate the process.


Delirium In Critically Ill Patients And Its Association With Patient Factors And Outcomes, Shelley Schmollgruber, Judith C. Bruce Jul 2019

Delirium In Critically Ill Patients And Its Association With Patient Factors And Outcomes, Shelley Schmollgruber, Judith C. Bruce

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study determined the incidence of delirium in critically ill patients and explored the relationships between delirium, patient clinical factors and outcomes. The study setting was the adult intensive care units of a 1,200 bedded university-affiliated public hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.


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.


Exploring Substance Use And Mental Health For Minority Transgender Youth: Implications For Primary Care Providers, Austin Nation, Phyllis Raynor Jul 2019

Exploring Substance Use And Mental Health For Minority Transgender Youth: Implications For Primary Care Providers, Austin Nation, Phyllis Raynor

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Transgender youth, particularly if they are transgender female and/or those from a minority racial or ethnic group, are known to have higher incidences of substance use and mental health issues. Nurses and primary care practitioners will encounter and care for the needs of this population in many settings.


The Effectiveness Of An Educational Intervention In Breast Cancer In A Vietnamese American Women Group, Tuong Vi Ho Jul 2019

The Effectiveness Of An Educational Intervention In Breast Cancer In A Vietnamese American Women Group, Tuong Vi Ho

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this educational activity was to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally appropriate and culturally sensitive educational intervention on breast cancer, the intention to use of some of the early breast cancer detection methods such as mammogram, breast self-exam confidence, and the self-identified breast cancer risks.


Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among People With Mental Health Problems, Margaret M. Knight, Paula Bolton, Lynne Kopeski Jun 2019

Knowledge Of Metabolic Syndrome And Cardiovascular Disease Risk Among People With Mental Health Problems, Margaret M. Knight, Paula Bolton, Lynne Kopeski

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

People with mental health problems are well aware of their increased risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Nevertheless, this study suggests that medical and psychiatric providers are not consistently focused on risk management and prevention.


Transforming Care For People With Disabilities: Improving Quality And Reducing Barriers Through Clinical Education, Allison Edwards, Lisa W. Thomas Jun 2019

Transforming Care For People With Disabilities: Improving Quality And Reducing Barriers Through Clinical Education, Allison Edwards, Lisa W. Thomas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Inclusion of disability education in nursing curricula is limited. The literature reveals that frequent and repeated clinical exposure of students to people with disabilities(PWD)impacts attitudes, knowledge and skills. A disability fellowship for nursing students was established to diminish barriers which improve PWD's health outcomes and decrease disparities.


Preceptor's Perspective Of New Nurse Self-Directed Learner Readiness In Relationship To Hospital/Patient Safety, Merry A. Van Zoeren Jun 2019

Preceptor's Perspective Of New Nurse Self-Directed Learner Readiness In Relationship To Hospital/Patient Safety, Merry A. Van Zoeren

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This quantitative correlational study used a mixed-linear design to focus on evaluating the relationship and interrelationship between self-directed learner readiness via perceived new nurse competence and team work, management support, communication openness, and feedback and communication about errors in relation to hospital patient safety culture.


Global Health Through The Eyes Of Nursing Students: An Immersion Experience, Sheryl A. Scott Jun 2019

Global Health Through The Eyes Of Nursing Students: An Immersion Experience, Sheryl A. Scott

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Gain insight and key learnings about the incorporation of a required global health course and annual immersion trip to Zambia as a method for promoting nursing students' diversity awareness and global health knowledge. The Sustainable Development Goals serve as a focus of discussion and research throughout the immersion experience.


Growing Leaders At All Levels: A Transformational Framework, Cindy Dawson, Emily K. Ward Jun 2019

Growing Leaders At All Levels: A Transformational Framework, Cindy Dawson, Emily K. Ward

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to unveil a transformational leadership framework by sharing strategies, programs, and innovations that provide education and professional development opportunities for nurses at all levels and in all positions. This framework can be applied to diverse healthcare settings around the world.


Evidence To Support Routine Mental Health Screening And Intervention In Graduate Health Sciences Students, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Jacqueline Hoying Jun 2019

Evidence To Support Routine Mental Health Screening And Intervention In Graduate Health Sciences Students, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, Jacqueline Hoying

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The prevalence of depression is growing in the United States and suicide is second leading cause of death among people ages 15-34. Providing screening and using APRN students as wellness coaches to deliver an evidence-based cognitive-behavioral skills building program can increase the health and well-being of other health sciences' students.


A Proposed Model Depicting Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviour Of Adolescents Living In Traditional Societies, Raifa Jabareen, Cheryl Zlotnick Jun 2019

A Proposed Model Depicting Sexual Knowledge, Attitudes, And Behaviour Of Adolescents Living In Traditional Societies, Raifa Jabareen, Cheryl Zlotnick

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Traditional communities undergo the challenges of change in family lifestyle, gender roles and social norms; and these changes strongly influence adolescent sexually. Family dynamics combined with cultural taboos conflict with adolescents' changing social beliefs, formulated by daily exposure to modern culture. New theories describing these dynamics are needed.


Using A Bundle Care To Reduce The Infection Rate Of Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganisms, Shan-Ying Wu, Shia-Cheng Lin, Li-Chun Cheng Jun 2019

Using A Bundle Care To Reduce The Infection Rate Of Multi-Drug Resistant Microorganisms, Shan-Ying Wu, Shia-Cheng Lin, Li-Chun Cheng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A number of multi drug resistant microorganisms (MDR) are gradually increasing in the world. The aim of this program is to apply a bundle care to reduce the infection rate of MDR in one cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit in Taiwan.


Applicability Of The Healthy Beat Acupunch Exercise Program For Community Older Adults, Kuei-Min Chen, Hsiao-Ting Tung Jun 2019

Applicability Of The Healthy Beat Acupunch Exercise Program For Community Older Adults, Kuei-Min Chen, Hsiao-Ting Tung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation introduces a complementary health practice method, the Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) exercise program, for global nurse practitioners/researchers who are interested in health promotion of older adults. The applicability of the HBA for community older adults and their perceived impacts and suggestions for program protocol will be presented.


Nursing Initiative Promoting Immunization Training (Nip-It) Modules: Discovering Gaps In Student Nurse Knowledge, Gaye L. Ray, Karlen E. Luthy, Lacey M. Eden, Janelle L. B. Macintosh, Camry Shawcroft, Katie Bates Jun 2019

Nursing Initiative Promoting Immunization Training (Nip-It) Modules: Discovering Gaps In Student Nurse Knowledge, Gaye L. Ray, Karlen E. Luthy, Lacey M. Eden, Janelle L. B. Macintosh, Camry Shawcroft, Katie Bates

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Discovering what student nurses learn from online vaccine education modules reveals deficiencies in vaccine understanding. Formal vaccine education in nursing programs is essential in filling these knowledge gaps and preparing future nurses to promote health and prevent disease.