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The Secret In Breast Milk: A Review Of Breastfeeding Behaviors That Influence Infant Weight, Autumn L. Argent

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An examination of the current research literature on the complex and intricate interplay between feeding preferences, maternal sensitivity, hormones, infant temperament, and infant weight. This review will provide the background and significance for a research proposal.

Factors Related To Low Birth Weight Newborns In Ramathibodi Hospital, Kunlasatree Wattanapaisit, Yingkwan Yoorat

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Low birth weight is a major factor associated with infant morbidity and mortality. LBW has also been associated with adverse effects on child development throughout life, such as higher predisposition to chronic diseases, problems related to affective-motivational aspects, cognitive performance difficulties, and negative psychological and emotional consequences.

Patient Choice For People With Long-Term Conditions: An Interpretation By Nurses, Kim A. Van Wissen, Denise L. Blanchard, Annabel K. Matheson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses should support patients in the choices they make; particularly not stepping away from the difficult decisions patients are making as they live with multiple long-term conditions. This research offers a thoughtful interpretation of nurses' conversations exploring experiences and perceptions concerning patient choice and how this links to nursing partnership.

Barriers And Facilitators Related To Enrollment Into Health Insurance Programs, Peggy A. Landrum

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This evaluative study uses focus groups to increase understanding of how families eligible for Medicaid and/or CHIP successfully enroll or do not enroll in health insurance programs, and how they maintain or do not maintain their coverage once obtained. Barriers and facilitators are identified and explored.

Awareness Of Supporting Elderly Parents By Family Caregivers In Households With Home-Bound Elderly With Dementia, Keiko Matsumoto, Misae Ito, Claudia Kam Yuk Lai, Daphne Cheung, Siok Bee Tan, Yasuyo Kametaka, Yoshimi Tsunekuni, Sadao Katayama, Masafumi Kirino

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research aims to investigate the relevancy between the attributes of caregivers and their awareness of supporting their elderly parents. This research investigated the relevancy between caregivers' attributes and their awareness of supporting their elderly parents.

Collaboration For Women Wellness In Rural Communities, Mary Ann Kelley, Cassandra D. Ford

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Breast cancer impacts many women throughout the world. As nurses, health promotion and disease prevention are emphasized to all populations. In an effort to understand rural populations and their belief system, an interdisciplinary, feasibility study was developed to impact under-served, rural, African American women regarding breast cancer early detection.

Evidence-Based Curriculum And Its Impact On Risky Behaviors And Stress Among Hispanic College Students, Marivic B. Torregosa, Marcus Antonius Ynalvez, Christopher Craddock, Nandita Chaudhuri, David Cabrera, Maria Del Rosaro Benavides, Dora Maria Ramirez

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To present the results of an evidence-based intervention on the risky behaviors and perceived stress among young Hispanic residents in a US southern border city.

Short Sleep Duration And Obesity Among Children: A Meta-Analysis, Katherine Faye Real Villar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This meta-analytical study examined whether there is an association between lesser sleep duration and risk of childhood obesity and to determine which gender is more common in childhood obesity.

Pain And Quality Of Life Of Chinese Patients With Lumbar Spine Degenerative Diseases, Shu-Fen Su, Meng-Shan Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1.The prevalence of LDD is commonly in the Chinese patients who were female, employed as laborer, suffered from pre-surgery back and legs pain, and had hypertension.

2.LDD patients had suffered from high levels of pain intensity and poor quality of life before they came to doctors for lumbar spine surgery.

Screening For Latent Tuberculosis Infection By Tuberculin Skin Test Among Nursing Students In Thailand, Amporn Thiengtrondee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

One-third of the world's population is infected with Tuberculosis. Healthcare workers are high risk group to infect with TB. Moreover, the progression from LTBI to active TB is between five to 10 percent during five years. An LTBI screening is a benefit for early diagnosis and end epidemic of TB.

Disparities And Factors Associated With Unmet Needs In Families Of Children With Special Healthcare Needs, Kim E. Whitmore

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

One in five US households has a child with a special healthcare need. Quality medical and supportive services can help facilitate family self-management, yet little is known about why these needs are often unmet. This study examines racial disparities and factors associated with different levels of unmet needs.

Age, Arrhythmia Perception, And Knowledge As Predictors Of Self-Care Ability In Patients With Permanent Pacemakers, Shu-Fen Su, Meng-Shan Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1. Five predictors, age, self-care knowledge, arrhythmias perception, duration of pacemaker implantation, and frequency of PPM, explained 48.7% of the variance in self-care ability. 2.The older the pacemaker patients, the less self-care ability they had. We suggest that clinical nurses should provide proper teaching of pacemaker care before patients discharge.

Health-Related Quality Of Life Of Parental Caregivers Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dawn M. Turnage

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to delineate the state of the science of health-related QOL of parents of individuals with ASD and discuss implications for future research, clinical practice, and policy.

Nurse-Led Interventions For Hypertension Management In General Practice: A Systematic Review, Elizabeth Jane Halcomb, Catherine M. Stephen, Susan Mcinnes, Nick Zwar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Due to the increased demand for chronic disease management and lifestyle risk factor reduction the nursing workforce in primary care has grown significantly. This review synthesizes the international evidence on the impact of nurse interventions for lifestyle risk factor reduction in those with hypertension presenting to general practice.

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Korean College Students, Jin-Hee Park, Sun Hyoung Bae

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder in the West. But information on the prevalence of IBS in Asia is still lacking, especially in Korea. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS and to investigate the related factors in Korean college students.

An Exploration Of The Experiences Of People Living With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Qualitative Study, Saneh Khunkaew

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative study explored the experiences of people living with a diabetic foot ulcer. The findings provide an understanding of how people with DFUs experience and endure the realities of having a DFU including their experiences of undertaking daily foot care.

Extended Care Activities For Nursing Support Workers In Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Delphi Study, Michael A. Roche, Suzanne Glover, Xiaoou Luo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Generic scopes of practice for nursing support workers provide limited guidance in mental health environments, with role ambiguity and under-utilisation reported. This study reports on context specific care activities for mental health inpatient settings, providing role clarity, and a basis for effective delegation and integration.

Bsn-To-Phd, Knowing What I Know Now: A Personal Story Of Triumph And Pitfalls, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses know that they want to enhance their education by obtaining doctoral degrees, however, finding appropriate programs that meet individual goals is usually a challenge. Additionally, students are not mentally prepared to face challenges in doctoral programs. This session addresses the do's and don'ts of going through doctoral programs successfully.

Factors To Influence Autonomous Decision Making By Patients In Cancer Clinical Trials, Chi-Yin Kao, Mei-Chih Huang, Wen-Yu Hu, Chih-Hsin Yang, Wu-Chou Su

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Informed consent represents a major step in respect for patient autonomy. However, most cancer patients participating in a trial are based on the pressure of disease progression and trust of physicians. Therefore, it is necessary to explore influential factors of patient autonomous decision when considering cancer trials.

Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Primary Family Caregivers Of Individuals With Schizophrenia, Chiu-Yueh Hsiao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to assess the degree of health-related quality of life and the mediating effect of family sense of coherence on the relationship between affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among primary family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia.

A Qualitative Study: Undergraduate Students' Attitudes And Beliefs About Marijuana, Theresa A. Kessler, Christine P. Kurtz, Bradley R. Adkins, Ellie T. Ashbrook, Andrea E. Pertl, Madissen Brookshire-Green, Guadalupe M. Ortiz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Marijuana is reported as the most common illicit drug used on college campuses. Through focus group interviews, college students expressed their opinions about the safety, popularity, and legal concerns related to the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana.

Assessing The Impact Of An Rmn Supporting Healthcare Professionals In Dementia Care In Acute Settings, Monika Rybacka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The focus of this research is the use of expertise in Dementia Care. This work looks particularly at a Quality Improvement role to improve innovations, support staff and develop education.

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups In Japan: Relationship With Subject Characteristics, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is to reveal the relationship between participation of laryngectomized patients in self help groups and subject characteristics from before surgery to 1 year after discharge. You can get suggestions how you are good by support about the comeback to normal life after the discharge for laryngectomized patients.

Improving Healthcare Quality For Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis By Analyzing Vascular Access Methods, Hsiu-Lan Li, Pei-Hui Tai, Shih-Wei Lin, Yi-Ting Hwang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vascular access is the main access method for administering hemodialysis to patients. Hemodialysis quality is crucial for the health care quality of patients requiring such treatment. Complications related to hemodialysis access may reduce hemodialysis quality.

Patient Adherence: A Concept Analysis, Lisa Nicole Mansfield

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will explore how the concept of adherence is defined and used throughout the medical literature. Attributes, related terms, antecedents, and consequences of adherence will also be identified. Exploration of future research on adherence will also be discussed.

Facilitators And Barriers To Confidence Development In The Clinical Teaching Role, Van N. B. Nguyen, Maxine M. Duke, Helen Forbes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This abstract addresses an important aspect in nursing education literature about clinical nurse educator confidence. Evidence about facilitators and barriers to the development of confidence in clinical teaching in a Vietnamese setting will be helpful for the preparation and support of clinical nurse educators in the future.

A Family Experience Of Decision-Making Home Care For The Cancer Elderly With In-Home Medical Care, Mana Sakai, Misae Ito, Kanako Yamamoto, Kazunori Nagasaki

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The learner will be able to identify the process of home care decision-making of a family for the cancer elderly with in-home medical care at the discharge from an acute care hospital.

Translation And Validation Of Korean Version Of The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, Yaelim Lee, Susie Cho, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The need for cross-cultural and international collaborative nursing studies have been continuously highlighted. A detailed and rigorous steps of translation and validation of Korean version of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire are introduced in this study.

Daily Life Challenge Assessment In Visually-Impaired Or Blind Population, Shu-Ling Hung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Many studies agree that lifestyle is the most important factor in individual health. However, people with visual impairment or blindness (VIB) may have daily life challenges that can limit their ability to practice a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate daily life challenges in VIB population.

Social Networks And Health-Promoting Lifestyles In Korean Older Adults, Minjoo Hong, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Hyewon Shin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to understand predictors on social networks and health-promoting lifestyles(HPLS).Total of 354 old adults residing in South Korea and immigrants in the U.S. participated. The scores of two variables were higher in the Korean immigrant. There was a positive relationship between social networks and HPLS in both groups.