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Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders: Findings From Focus Groups Of At-Risk Women, Lorraine Byrnes Jun 2019

Perinatal Mood And Anxiety Disorders: Findings From Focus Groups Of At-Risk Women, Lorraine Byrnes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) have profound negative effects on women, infants and families. Little is known about awareness of PMAD among at risk women and their utilization of mental health services. Results from 2 focus groups (n=25) comprised of minority low-income women are presented.


Maternal Gut Microbiome Composition And Gestational Weight Gain In African American Women, Sara Mitchell Edwards Jun 2019

Maternal Gut Microbiome Composition And Gestational Weight Gain In African American Women, Sara Mitchell Edwards

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nearly 80% of African American (AA) women of childbearing age report themselves to be overweight or obese. While the strongest predictor of excessive gestational weight gain is pre-pregnant weight, other contributors to racial differences in weight gain, such as gut microbiome composition, are now being examined.


Autism Translational Research Program: Increasing Access To Evidence-Based Care For Pediatric Patients With Autism, Michele Renee' Kilmer Jun 2019

Autism Translational Research Program: Increasing Access To Evidence-Based Care For Pediatric Patients With Autism, Michele Renee' Kilmer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As pediatric autism prevalence continues to rise, primary care clinicians must be equipped to assume more responsibility in the management of these vulnerable patients. This presentation details evidence-based recommendations for primary care clinicians to improve their diagnostic, treatment, and referral practices in the care of pediatric patients with autism.


Assessing And Intervening In Childhood Bullying: What Do Current Pediatric Primary Care Providers Do?, Elizabeth N. Hutson, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk Jun 2019

Assessing And Intervening In Childhood Bullying: What Do Current Pediatric Primary Care Providers Do?, Elizabeth N. Hutson, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The results of a survey completed by Pediatric Primary Care Providers regarding their assessment and intervention in bullying situations among their patients will be discussed. Implications for clinical interventions based on the survey will be highlighted.


Incorporating Future Planning Into The Medical Plan Of Care For Adults With Down Syndrome, Patricia Sciscione Jun 2019

Incorporating Future Planning Into The Medical Plan Of Care For Adults With Down Syndrome, Patricia Sciscione

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

By the end of this session participants will be able to discuss common medical conditions that affect adults with Down syndrome as they age and develop care plans that include planning for the succession of the primary caregiving role.


Using Reflective Writing To Transform Learning In An International Immersion Experience, Monica Kennison, Connie Lamb Jun 2019

Using Reflective Writing To Transform Learning In An International Immersion Experience, Monica Kennison, Connie Lamb

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In a 3-week health promotion in Ghana course faculty and students engaged in primary health care in community settings. This presentation describes the findings of a phenomenological analysis of studentsâ' final reflective writings about shared practice experiences with the Ghanaians.


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.


Identification Of Best Practices For Short Term Medical Mission Trips And Development Of Practice Guidelines, Susan P. Andrews Jun 2019

Identification Of Best Practices For Short Term Medical Mission Trips And Development Of Practice Guidelines, Susan P. Andrews

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Over the past decade, there has been an increased focus on participation by healthcare providers in short-term medical mission trips (STMMT). This presentation will discuss the results of an assessment of best practices as identified by participants in STMMT, implications for nursing practice, and next steps to develop practice guidelines.


Critical Dimensions Of Cancer Literacy Among Korean Immigrant Women In The United States, Hae-Ra Han, Kyounghae Kim, Joycelyn Cudjoe, Miyong T. Kim Jun 2019

Critical Dimensions Of Cancer Literacy Among Korean Immigrant Women In The United States, Hae-Ra Han, Kyounghae Kim, Joycelyn Cudjoe, Miyong T. Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We will discuss main findings from a cross-sectional study to address critical dimensions of health literacy in Pap test use among Korean immigrant women in the United States.


Power Distance In Healthcare: Learning From Aviation To Decrease Power Distance And Improve Healthcare Culture, Debra Pettit Whisenant, Thomas Bruns Jun 2019

Power Distance In Healthcare: Learning From Aviation To Decrease Power Distance And Improve Healthcare Culture, Debra Pettit Whisenant, Thomas Bruns

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Professional cultural norms such as Power Distance Index (PDI) can affect the professional environment, safety culture, and team members wellbeing. To optimize a positive environment we should determine methods to decrease PDI and recognize the value of all healthcare providers and empower all members of the healthcare team.


Concerns Important To Parents After Their Child's Suicide Attempt: An Interdisciplinary And International Collaboration, Kari Lynne Hickey, Jeanette Rossetti, Kathleen Musker, Siobhan Smyth Jun 2019

Concerns Important To Parents After Their Child's Suicide Attempt: An Interdisciplinary And International Collaboration, Kari Lynne Hickey, Jeanette Rossetti, Kathleen Musker, Siobhan Smyth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Adolescent suicide is an international public health problem. This presentation will report a community based participatory research study on the needs and concerns of parents whose adolescent child had made a suicide attempt. Perspectives on parent and adolescent suicide research from the United States and Ireland will be presented.


Tigerchat: Impacting Child Mental Health With An Innovative School-Based Health Education Program, Linda M. Gibson-Young, Molly Fortner Jun 2019

Tigerchat: Impacting Child Mental Health With An Innovative School-Based Health Education Program, Linda M. Gibson-Young, Molly Fortner

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The TigerCHAT Project is a health-education curriculum is to develop sustainable healthy behaviors, promote wellness, and prevent disease. We completed this initiative with over 450 5th and 6th grade schoolchildren, and this presentation will share mental health outcomes identified in a large rural school system.


The Effects Of Playing Bingo Game In The Cognitive Level Of Older Adult With Dementia, Sofia Magdalena Robles, Patrisha Camille Soriano Jun 2019

The Effects Of Playing Bingo Game In The Cognitive Level Of Older Adult With Dementia, Sofia Magdalena Robles, Patrisha Camille Soriano

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The intent of this study was to determine the effects of playing bingo game in the cognitive level of older adult with dementia. Result showed that out of the six parameters used in the study, "memory, thinking, orientation, language and command" showed improvement while "comprehension" has no improvement.


Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth In Us Military Nurses Who Served In The Iraq And Afghanistan Wars, Mary Ellen Doherty, Elizabeth Scannell-Desch Jun 2019

Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth In Us Military Nurses Who Served In The Iraq And Afghanistan Wars, Mary Ellen Doherty, Elizabeth Scannell-Desch

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will gain knowledge about 'vicarious posttraumatic growth' which involves positive changes in the life of a nurse due to caring for patients who were traumatized. The quantitative portion uses the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory and the Core Beliefs Inventory. The qualitative portion employs six open-ended questions eliciting description of experiences.


Challenges In Advanced Care Planning In Primary Care: A Systematic Review, Pamela Willson, Sue Ellen Gondran Jun 2019

Challenges In Advanced Care Planning In Primary Care: A Systematic Review, Pamela Willson, Sue Ellen Gondran

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The greatest obstacle to Advance Care Planning (ACP) is initiating the difficult conversation about death and planning for the end that is culturally sensitive and patient-centered. Poor end-of-life communication skills, lack of relationship building skills, and time constraints were the highest rated barriers to ACP. Improving outcomes will be discussed.


Ethno-Racial Context Of Hiv: Building Capacity For Health Equity And Hiv Response In Acb People, Josephine Bassey Etowa, Akalewold Tadesse Gebremeskel, Paul Mkandawire, Zhaida Uddin Jun 2019

Ethno-Racial Context Of Hiv: Building Capacity For Health Equity And Hiv Response In Acb People, Josephine Bassey Etowa, Akalewold Tadesse Gebremeskel, Paul Mkandawire, Zhaida Uddin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Racial disparities in HIV/AIDS prevalence is common and varies across countries. There is no single response to halt HIV. Closing ethno-racial health inequities gap is important. HIV combination prevention strategy is an innovative approach that employs a multi-sectoral health equity and HIV strategies to build ACB community response.


Exploring Ethical Decision Making In A Global, Interprofessional Environment, Mary Ann Siciliano Mclaughlin, Michelle Romano Jun 2019

Exploring Ethical Decision Making In A Global, Interprofessional Environment, Mary Ann Siciliano Mclaughlin, Michelle Romano

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation combines research efforts of two studies -- phenomenological perspective of nurses transitioning into practice after interprofessional education, and a phenomenological study looking at ethics in nursing practice. A combination of ethics and interprofessional education will be explored to develop authentic, global, health care practitioners engaging in ethical decision-making.


Steps Toward Change To Promote Child Health Advocacy: A Service Learning Experience, Lacey M. Eden, Karlen E. Luthy Jun 2019

Steps Toward Change To Promote Child Health Advocacy: A Service Learning Experience, Lacey M. Eden, Karlen E. Luthy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As effective patient advocates, nurses possess necessary skills for successful political activism, but many are unsure of how to get involved in policy. In this presentation, participants will learn how to inspire students to be politically active by understanding steps to make successful policy changes and become active patient advocates.


Hypertension In Children: Etiology Of A Health Disparity, Bertia Jennings, Marilyn J. Lotas, Faye Gary, Patricia Mcdonald Jun 2019

Hypertension In Children: Etiology Of A Health Disparity, Bertia Jennings, Marilyn J. Lotas, Faye Gary, Patricia Mcdonald

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is secondary analysis of blood pressure data in 7398 5th grade children collected over a seven year period, in a predominately African American population. It highlights the relationship of obesity, gender and ethnicity and hypertension in children.


Veterans Experiences Of Learning And Knowledge Transfer In Baccalaureate Nursing Education, Barbara J. Patterson, Brenda S. Elliott, Katie A. Chargualaf Jun 2019

Veterans Experiences Of Learning And Knowledge Transfer In Baccalaureate Nursing Education, Barbara J. Patterson, Brenda S. Elliott, Katie A. Chargualaf

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Understanding the veteran experience of knowledge transfer from a military culture to baccalaureate education may assist in recruitment, retention, and successful outcomes. Data obtained from 11 veterans are presented to prepare nurse faculty to embrace veterans' core values, team orientation, and communication skills during transition to professional nursing practice.


Framework For Provision Of Essential Medicine For The District Health Services, Sibusiso Memory Zuma, Lebitsi Modiba Jun 2019

Framework For Provision Of Essential Medicine For The District Health Services, Sibusiso Memory Zuma, Lebitsi Modiba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There IS no standardised framework for provision of essential medicines for the South African District Health Services. Based on site visits conducted and action research findings a proposed Framework covering the selection, procurement, warehousing, distribution and management support components for provision of essential medicines for district health services was developed.


King's Theory Of Goal Attainment Improves Students' Performance With Academic Difficulties In A Nursing Program, Guillermo Valdes, Patricia R. Messmer Jun 2019

King's Theory Of Goal Attainment Improves Students' Performance With Academic Difficulties In A Nursing Program, Guillermo Valdes, Patricia R. Messmer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this EBP quality improvement project was to emphasize King's Theory of Goal Attainment focusing on the instrumental value of King's Interpersonal System in an Associate Degree Nursing program. Promoting faculty mentorship and student engagement improved the lived experience, performance and outcomes of nursing students with academic difficulties.


A Correlational Study On The Stress Level And Academic Performance Of Nursing Students, Jordan Llego, Ellen Gabriel, Jennie Corpus Jun 2019

A Correlational Study On The Stress Level And Academic Performance Of Nursing Students, Jordan Llego, Ellen Gabriel, Jennie Corpus

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study assess the level of stress and its relationship to the academic performance of the respondents. This study used descriptive-correlational design, and total enumeration was utilized.


Risk Factors And Prevalence Of Sti Symptoms In Rural Mayan Villages In Guatemala, Mabel Ezeonwu, Heidi A. Stecher, Lauren Smith, Ronald Carrick Jun 2019

Risk Factors And Prevalence Of Sti Symptoms In Rural Mayan Villages In Guatemala, Mabel Ezeonwu, Heidi A. Stecher, Lauren Smith, Ronald Carrick

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in rural Guatemalan villages as well as the risk factors that predispose the population particularly women to STIs.


Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Toward Metabolic Syndrome Prevention Among Buddhist Monks In Nan Province, Thailand, Warodom Samerchua, Kiettisak Suklueang, Phrakhupalad Watcharapong Plongkhun, Phra Chayanantamunee Thamawat Na Nan, Chompunut Singmanee, Benjamas Suksatit, Nipawan Waisayanand Jun 2019

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practice Toward Metabolic Syndrome Prevention Among Buddhist Monks In Nan Province, Thailand, Warodom Samerchua, Kiettisak Suklueang, Phrakhupalad Watcharapong Plongkhun, Phra Chayanantamunee Thamawat Na Nan, Chompunut Singmanee, Benjamas Suksatit, Nipawan Waisayanand

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Buddhist monks are at risk for having Metabolic syndrome (MetS). This research study aimed to describe knowledge, attitude, and practice towards prevention of metabolic syndrome among Buddhist monks in Nan province, Thailand.


The Gap Between Nurses' Personal Values And Their Implementation On Burnout In The Workplace, Salam Hadid, Limor Malul, Muhamed Khatib Jun 2019

The Gap Between Nurses' Personal Values And Their Implementation On Burnout In The Workplace, Salam Hadid, Limor Malul, Muhamed Khatib

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Any gaps between personal values, and their application at work, are a source of internal conflicts that can affect the extent of burnout.Institutions should recognize the negative impact and should aim to reduce them.


General Systems Theory Guided Evaluation Of A Remediation Policy For Students Preparing For Nclex-Rn, Judith A. Egan Jun 2019

General Systems Theory Guided Evaluation Of A Remediation Policy For Students Preparing For Nclex-Rn, Judith A. Egan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This ex-post facto quantitative study explored the relationship of GPA, HESI V1 scores, gender, cohort, semester, and hours of remediation on scores of HESI V2. Guided by general systems theory, multiple regression was used to predict the percentage of variance associated with each of the predictor variables.


Perceptions And Cultural Competence Of Nursing Students Who Study Abroad: Do Outcomes Outlast The Experience?, Donna M. Mesler Jun 2019

Perceptions And Cultural Competence Of Nursing Students Who Study Abroad: Do Outcomes Outlast The Experience?, Donna M. Mesler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This longitudinal, mixed methods study assessed the cultural competence and perceptions of 40 nursing students who attended a study abroad experience in one of four countries to determine changes in cultural competence levels, how sustained those findings were, and to identify factors that influenced the development of cultural competence.


Human Trafficking Victims: Identification, Assessment, And Intervention In South Texas Emergency Departments, Diana Beckmann-Mendez, Jean Dowling Dols, Michael D. Moon, Katherine C. Walker-Rodriguez, Jessica Mcdow Jun 2019

Human Trafficking Victims: Identification, Assessment, And Intervention In South Texas Emergency Departments, Diana Beckmann-Mendez, Jean Dowling Dols, Michael D. Moon, Katherine C. Walker-Rodriguez, Jessica Mcdow

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This descriptive research study describes the current strategies employed to identify and assess human trafficking victims in the Emergency Departments of South Texas. Interventions planned and employed for human trafficking victims are delineated.


Catalyzed Through Collaboration: Breaking Down Barriers For Diverse Students, Patricia A. Sharpnack, Noel Holly Santa Ziembicki, Kimberly Dillon-Bleich Jun 2019

Catalyzed Through Collaboration: Breaking Down Barriers For Diverse Students, Patricia A. Sharpnack, Noel Holly Santa Ziembicki, Kimberly Dillon-Bleich

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There is disparity in the racial and ethnic make-up of the nursing workforce. Collaboration with community partners and schools to recruit diverse students and establishing early intervention programs can improve both program diversity and outcomes. Preparing a competent and diverse workforce is a priority in working toward eliminating health disparities.