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Sharp: Students Helping At Risk Patients To Promote Health And Reduce Disparities, Allison Shorten, William Meador, Peter Bosworth, Laurel Hitchcock, Lynn Marie Stover Nichols, Michael Mosley, Sherita Etheridge

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We describe the development of an interprofessional (IP) program to improve transitional care and reduce health disparities. SHARP: Students Helping At-Risk Patients provides opportunities for students of nursing, medicine and social work to learn in IP care teams while supporting small groups of chronically ill patients at-risk for poor outcomes.

The Relationships Between Healthy Literacy And Self-Care Of Diabetic Management In Children With Diabetes Mellitus, Yi-Ling Yang, Li-Chi Huang, Chung-Hsing Wang, Jo-Hua Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study will to explore the relationships between healthy literacy and self-care of diabetic management in adolescent children with diabetes mellitus, inculding Type I and Type II.

Hpv: A Comparison Of Awareness Between Vaccinated Versus Non-Vaccinated Persons, Kate Rocklein Kemplin, Bronte Elizabeth Craig, Amanda Janel Eichel, Colleen Baumer Malone

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common and highly transmittable infection. The objectives of this study are to determine if knowledge about HPV is a driving force for individuals to get themselves or their children vaccinated. This study will attempt to explain how vaccine campaigns can increase vaccination rates.

Integrative Research Review: Comparison Of Vascular Closure Devices To Manual Compression In Decreasing Postoperative Complications, Nichole T. Janca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vascular Closure Devices (VCDs) are used internationally and were created to overcome traditional problems associated with manual compression. These devices act as an alternative to manual compression with the goal of decreasing access site complications. The safety and efficacy of VCDs continues to remain controversial, as research is limited.

How May Motivational Interviewing Prevent Suicide In Patients Having Both Substance Misuse And Mental Disorders?, Diane Phimister, Yen Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The aim of this poster is to explore the efficacy of motivational interviewing in preventing suicide rates among patients who suffer from substance misuse and mental health disorders.

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.

Finding Shelter For The Homeless And Their Animal Companions, Pamela Willson, Susan K. Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.

Exploring The Relationships Of Spiritual Health, Life Attitude, And Attitude Toward Do-Not-Resuscitate Of The Nurses, Shao-Po Huang, Li-Chueh Weng, Yi-Wen Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The results of this study will be helpful to be a reference framework in policy making and education program establishment of hospice care in the future.

Factors Considered To Contribute To Delayed Consultation Among Women With Cervical Cancer In Rwanda, Geldine Chikanya, Esperance Benemariya, Ruth Sego

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems affecting women. Therefore, the participants will learn more on factors contributing to delayed consultation from the perspective of women with cervical cancer in the context of East African countries where Rwanda is located.

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.

Active Transportation And Cardiometabolic Health Among Adults: A Systematic Review, Elizabeth Ann Lorenzo, Jacob Szeszulski, Rebecca Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This review of active transportation literature is being conducted to determine the presence or absence of a causal link with cardiometabolic outcomes. Findings will inform an active transportation intervention, to improve cardiometabolic health, inform best practice, and advocate for policy changes to enhance the health of communities.

Role Modeling In Nursing Leadership Skills Of Graduate Education: Professional Formation And Reflection, Fang-Yu Chou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation summarized students' reflective summaries of which graduate students interviewed their clinical mentors about top leadership skills and challenges faced by these APRN mentors. The process of engaging dialogue with a mentor help forms the professional role modeling process and reflective thinking.

Effects Of Stress Management Intervention On Stress Levels Of Nurses Practicing In Intensive Care Units, Shelley Schmollgruber

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Effective stress management interventions can contribute to enhanced coping skills in a sustainable manner and increase the quality of work life of nurses and patient outcomes.

International Collaboration: Creation Of A Global Clinical Immersion To Improve Healthcare For At-Risk Communities, Michelle Pardee, April Bigelow, Naruemol Singha-Dong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This poster will present the process for establishing a global partnership, including sustainability. It will discuss outcomes from a unique global clinical experience in rural Thailand, including, implications for nursing.

Nurse Migration And Distribution: A Global Determinant To Achieving 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Veronica Wathome, Esther Park

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The 2016 Global Conference on Health Promotion resulted in a declaration identifying health and well being as crucial to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. This poster provides analysis on the impact of nurse migration and maldistribution on said goals, and pivots the profession as a critical determinant of success.

Factors Influencing Psychosocial Adjustment In Patients After Reconstructive Surgeries For Oral Cancer, Wei-Ling Hsiao, Tsae-Jyy Wang, Ming-Hsiou Lu, Wei-Wei Chen, Shu-Chiung Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study aim was to explore the relationships among, facial disfigurement, depression, social support, and psychosocial adjustment in patients after reconstructive surgeries for oral cancer.

Preliminary Baseline Findings From The Girls Study: Recruitment Venue And Testing Option Preferences, Ann E. Kurth, Irene Inwani, Kawango Agot, Charles M. Cleland, Nok Chhun, Mark Anam, Samwel Rao, John Kinuthia, Peter Cherutich, Ruth Nduati

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

By attending this session, participants will gain knowledge about which testing services adolescent girls and young women prefer and whether they prefer receiving services at home, in the community at a mobile clinic health event or in the health facilities.

Family Dinner: What Do We Know About It Beyond Mental Health And Behaviors Of Adolescents?, Vico C. L. Chiang, Chloe K. Y. Chang, K. W. Lai, Y. Y. Lam, Y. W. Law, L. Y. Lee, S. W. Tam

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Association of family dinner with mental health and behavioral problems of adolescents is well recognized quantitatively. The purpose of this interpretative descriptive study was to explore the experience of adolescents during family dinner. Themes that represent the meaning and experience of family dinner from the perspectives of adolescents were developed.

The Brain Type Of Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tomokazu Sugaya, Eiko Sugaya, Chizuru Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to clarify the characteristics of brain type of adolescents with ASD. It was investigated with EQ-SQ. The brain types were no extreme Type S. This suggests that the type of brain may differ from adults with ASD.

I Am Woman: Gender Specific Issues For Australian Women Following Traumatic Brain Injury, Kate M. O'Reilly

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This paper presents preliminary findings regarding the experience of women following traumatic brain injury. Without this research there is a risk that clinical care, policy development and advocacy services will not effectively accommodate women with traumatic brain injury.

The Development And Feasibility Of A Pedometer-Based Exercise System For Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Jen-Chen Tsai, Mei-Ling Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In this study, a pedometer-based exercise support system on smartphone was proposed for SLE women. Mean daily steps ranged between 1578 and 4050 with the mean of 2669 steps/day. They reported satisfaction for the system to promote daily activity at homes. Further evaluation of its efficacy is in progress.

Anteroposterior Episode To Contract Their Disease And The Process Before Leading To The First Consultation, Makiko Mori

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Through the discussion about the result of this study, we aim to obtain the suggestions of the discharge support and of the nursing care for the mentally disabled patients who live in the regional area.

Sailing Through Ethnographic Data Collection On A Hospital Ship, Sonja Dawson, Debra Jackson, Doug Elliott

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is a reflection on the experiences of data collection by the researcher positioned as a participant observer whilst conducting an ethnographic study of nurses volunteering in an international humanitarian context on a hospital ship.

Effect Of Multimedia Intervention On Stress Perception Of Nicu In The Father Of Premature Infants, Wan-Ting Wu, Li-Chi Huang, Pei-Qing Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Modern medical form of information age, using multimedia nursing instructions to improve on stress perception of the neonatal intensive care unit and knowledge of preterm infants' development in the fathers of preterm infants.

Factors Influence Psychological Well-Being And Suicidal Ideation Among Taiwanese College Students, Pi-Ming Yeh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among Taiwanese college student's psychological well-being, spiritual well-being, coping strategies, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The significant factors influencing psychological well-being and suicidal ideation were also examined.

Comparison Of Lumbar Fusion Surgery With/Without Isobar Device Among Patients With Lumbar Spine Degeneration, Meng-Shan Wu, Shu-Fen Su

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1.Lumbar fusion surgery with ISOBAR device and PLIF surgery both can reduce back pain & disability for patients with lumbar degenerations patients.

2.Lumbar fusion surgery with ISOBAR device had better efficacy in reducing back pain & disability than the PLIF surgery.

A Longitudinal Study On Body Constitutions In Pre-Pregnancy And Postpartum Women, Li-Li Chen, Jun-Dai Lin, Amy Shu-Chuan Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study established evidence data for yang-xu, yin-xu, and stasis body constitution values and their changes within the six months following childbirth. The results might provide obstetric medical professionals planning for six months postpartum TCM body constitution healthcare measures basis.

Do Nursing Students Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons Change After Immersion In A Community Program?, Cynthia L. Cummings

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will discuss the findings of a two year program to immerse nursing students into a community home-base program involving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This study will highlight how students' attitudes changed after working closely with this population and how this process can be adopted.

Managing The Demands Of The Preregistration Nursing Programme: Views Of Students With Mental Health Conditions, Pras Ramluggun

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be better informed of the additional challenges faced by the increasing number of students enrolling on the preregistration nursing programme with pre-existing mental health conditions. The presentation will highlight the challenges and opportunities to effectively engage and support these nursing students in their clinical and classroom learning environments.

Factors Associated With The Length Of Benzodiazepine Hypnotics Use Among Patients With Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Yu-Ting Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We expect the find draw attendees' attention on the high prevalence of Benzodiazepine long term use among this population, and the importance of providing information about alternative treatment besides Benzodiazepine. Students are also expected to apply the results when designing adjunctive treatment in improving insomnia.