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Patients' Experiences Of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs In Saudi Arabia, Sharifa Alasiry, Virginia Plummer, Danny J. Hills Jun 2018

Patients' Experiences Of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs In Saudi Arabia, Sharifa Alasiry, Virginia Plummer, Danny J. Hills

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research reports the qualitative outcomes of a study on patient reported barriers and enablers to attending Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programs in Saudi Arabia. The results include the association between culture and care management. Furthermore, this work highlights recommendations of patients about improving the current CR programs.


Exploring Key Factors That Contribute To The Development Of Nursing Competence, Takiko Imai, Takase Miyuki, Mitsuko Kawamoto, Kumiko Yamamoto Jun 2018

Exploring Key Factors That Contribute To The Development Of Nursing Competence, Takiko Imai, Takase Miyuki, Mitsuko Kawamoto, Kumiko Yamamoto

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

While there is a large body of studies investigating the levels of nurses’ competence, a limited number of studies have examined factors contributing to its development. Moreover, there is a paucity of studies that have explored how these factors differ for nurses with different lengths of clinical experience. The purpose of the present study was to clarify the factors that contribute to the development of nursing competence among nurses with different lengths of clinical experience.


Child Wellness Day: An Interdisciplinary Community Engagement Service, Sarah Wallace, Azza H. Ahmed, Jennifer Coddington, Deborah Spoerner Jun 2018

Child Wellness Day: An Interdisciplinary Community Engagement Service, Sarah Wallace, Azza H. Ahmed, Jennifer Coddington, Deborah Spoerner

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe the implementation of a wellness day for children of graduate students. This event provides clinical experiences to undergraduate/graduate students while providing a valuable service to children who would otherwise not receive healthcare.


Have You Scand Mme Please? A Framework For Nurses To Prevent Harm During Acute Hospitalisation, Bernice Redley Jun 2018

Have You Scand Mme Please? A Framework For Nurses To Prevent Harm During Acute Hospitalisation, Bernice Redley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This paper presents a novel framework that uses the mnemonic "Have you SCAND MMe Please?". The framework integrates eight factors sensitive to the quality of nursing care that contribute to preventable harms common among older hospitalised patients. Nurses can use this framework to support comprehensive harm prevention strategies.


Integrating Chinese Medicine Into The Realm Of General Nursing Education, Susan Ka Yee Chow, Rose Yuk Pui Chan Jun 2018

Integrating Chinese Medicine Into The Realm Of General Nursing Education, Susan Ka Yee Chow, Rose Yuk Pui Chan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The aim of this study is to examine the intervention of an enhanced education model in an integrative care setting for its effect on the competency performance and therapeutic communication skills of students, and on their perceptions of the integrated care experience.


The Profile Of Absconding Psychiatric Inpatients In A Psychiatric Hospital In Central Of Taiwan, Mei-Ling Lin Jun 2018

The Profile Of Absconding Psychiatric Inpatients In A Psychiatric Hospital In Central Of Taiwan, Mei-Ling Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Absconding, where patients under an involuntary mental health order leave hospital without permission that may result in patient harm and professional emotion impact for nursing staff.This study was described the characteristics of the absconding patient in a psychiatric hospital in Taiwan from January 2012 to November 2017.


Empowering A Culture That Promotes Safe Patient Handling, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Mary J. Deady-Rooney, Nyishah Samaniego, Paulina Flores Jun 2018

Empowering A Culture That Promotes Safe Patient Handling, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Mary J. Deady-Rooney, Nyishah Samaniego, Paulina Flores

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Discuss strategies developed by nursing staff to decrease bias and address challenges for implementing a safe patient handling program. While empowering the nursing staff to engage in a culture that enables safe patient handling. "Tap in so you don't Tap out".


Influence Of Different Climates On The Replacement Time Of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Meta-Analysis, Chia-Chi Kuo Jun 2018

Influence Of Different Climates On The Replacement Time Of Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Meta-Analysis, Chia-Chi Kuo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This systematic review and meta-analysis included nine RCTs. The results showed that there was no significant difference in the risk ratio for phlebitis, local infection, bloodstream infection, and catheter occlusion, between clinically indicated replacement and routine three-day replacement, in three different climate subgroups.


Workplace Violence And Aggression Minimization Strategies, Eduardo Altura Ii Kabristante, Mark Nino Y. Galang Jun 2018

Workplace Violence And Aggression Minimization Strategies, Eduardo Altura Ii Kabristante, Mark Nino Y. Galang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A safer approach to managing the care of patients who exhibit disturbed a or aggressive behavior is a primordial focus on coming up with workplace violence and minimization strategies. These strategies is expected to yield positive outcomes by reducing assault of patient, attendant or visitor reported incidents.


Healthcare Needs Of 16- To 25-Year-Old Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: Meta-Synthesis, Yueh-Tao Chiang, C. W. Chang, Hsing-Yi Yu, Fu-Sung Lo Jun 2018

Healthcare Needs Of 16- To 25-Year-Old Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: Meta-Synthesis, Yueh-Tao Chiang, C. W. Chang, Hsing-Yi Yu, Fu-Sung Lo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this meta-synthesis was to understand the transitional healthcare needs of patients with type 1 diabetes in age 16-25 years old. Including 5 themes: health, autonomy, interpersonal interaction, society, and spiritual. The results are offered as a reference for the empirical guidelines of clinical care.


Structured Patient Education And Medication Adherence In Oncology Patients Prescribed Oral Chemotherapy, Virginia Newman Jun 2018

Structured Patient Education And Medication Adherence In Oncology Patients Prescribed Oral Chemotherapy, Virginia Newman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Structured patient education sessions teach oncology patients about newly prescribed oral chemotherapy medication. Sessions assist patients to identify barriers that may cause non-adherence to prescribed medication. Sessions promote skills, increase knowledge and improve positive healthcare provider relationships which maintain adherence when medication regimens are given in the outpatient setting.


Causal Relationship Between Six Factors Of Psychological Adjustment Of Laryngectomized Patients, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi Jun 2018

Causal Relationship Between Six Factors Of Psychological Adjustment Of Laryngectomized Patients, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Kaori Haba, Yoko Ishibashi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to clarify the causal relationship between factors on psychological adjustment of laryngectomized patients from before discharge from hospital to twelve months after it.


Advance Care Planning In A Dementia Specialty Practice, Valerie T. Cotter, Maryam Hasan, Jheesoo Ahn, Chakra Budhathoki, Esther Oh Jun 2018

Advance Care Planning In A Dementia Specialty Practice, Valerie T. Cotter, Maryam Hasan, Jheesoo Ahn, Chakra Budhathoki, Esther Oh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants attending this session will learn about a project aimed to enhance the rate of advance care planning (ACP) conversations in a dementia specialty practice by increasing physician knowledge, skill and confidence in having ACP conversations and using relevant Medicare codes.


Decreasing Incidence Of Major Adverse Cardiac Events In Non-Cardiac Surgery Patients, Kristin M. Kunze Jun 2018

Decreasing Incidence Of Major Adverse Cardiac Events In Non-Cardiac Surgery Patients, Kristin M. Kunze

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The leading cause of morbidity and mortality following anesthesia is major adverse cardiac events, or MACE. There are two potential pathways for improvement of this issue during pre-operative assessment and prevention: updating cardiac risk assessment guidelines, and improving guideline adherence and risk assessment accuracy with clinical decision support tools.


Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms In Japan, Ann L. Eckhardt, Akiko Kondo, Tomomi Oki, Amane Otaki, Shoko Yoshihara, Renaguli Abuliezi Jun 2018

Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms In Japan, Ann L. Eckhardt, Akiko Kondo, Tomomi Oki, Amane Otaki, Shoko Yoshihara, Renaguli Abuliezi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The presentation will provide information on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms in a metropolitan Japanese population. Comparisons will be drawn between the study sample and published data. This research was undertaken as part of an ongoing international collaboration; therefore, the presentation will include information of forming successful international collaborative partnerships.


International Leadership Opportunities, Gwen D. Sherwood, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Kuei-Ru Chou, Benjamin A. Smallheer Jun 2018

International Leadership Opportunities, Gwen D. Sherwood, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Kuei-Ru Chou, Benjamin A. Smallheer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Members of the Leadership Succession Committee will discuss opportunities for serving as an international leader in the Honor Society. Open positions and position descriptions will be identified during this session as well as qualifications and time commitment required.


"You Need To Study More!" The Unintentional Psychological Consequences Of These Five Words, Donald Johnston, Brianna Rose Burke, Lilith Hayze Choate Jun 2018

"You Need To Study More!" The Unintentional Psychological Consequences Of These Five Words, Donald Johnston, Brianna Rose Burke, Lilith Hayze Choate

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As students strive to meet the demands of a nursing program, sometimes something has to give. The decision of students to forfeit their physical or psychological wellbeing to maintain their GPA is constantly negotiated. What are we doing to our students when we tell them you need to study more?


Promoting Dvt Prevention Through Hydration: Essential To Safely Administering Low Molecular Heparin In Anticoagulation Therapy, Guillermo Valdes, Patricia R. Messmer Jun 2018

Promoting Dvt Prevention Through Hydration: Essential To Safely Administering Low Molecular Heparin In Anticoagulation Therapy, Guillermo Valdes, Patricia R. Messmer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this meta-analysis was to review literature ascertaining importance of maintaining therapeutic fluid balance in anticoagulation therapy with LMWH preventing potential renal complications.


Promoting Cardiovascular Health Across The Life Course: Lessons Learned And Future Directions, Laura Hayman, Wendy Mary Warden Jun 2018

Promoting Cardiovascular Health Across The Life Course: Lessons Learned And Future Directions, Laura Hayman, Wendy Mary Warden

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Within a life course socio-ecological framework, this presentation will include evidence supporting primordial and primary prevention beginning early in life and extending across the life course. Emphasis will be placed on lessons learned and directions for future research designed to improve cardiovascular health worldwide through innovative clinical and population-based approaches.


Retrospective Review Comparing Three Pharmacological Methods Of Treating Alcohol Withdrawal Patients In Icu, Susan E. Becker Jun 2018

Retrospective Review Comparing Three Pharmacological Methods Of Treating Alcohol Withdrawal Patients In Icu, Susan E. Becker

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Research suggests that the use of dexmedetomidine (DEX)improves patient outcomes during alcohol withdrawal, including decreased intubation time and reduction in alcohol withdrawal symptoms. A retrospective chart review of adult patients in ICU with alcohol withdrawal was completed. It was determined that a DEX evidence-based medication regimen was not regularly implemented.


Barriers And Facilitators For Implementing The Nurse Practitioners Full Prescriptive Authority: A Systematic Literature Review, Madeleine Kathleen Boyle, Mercy Ngosa Mumba Jun 2018

Barriers And Facilitators For Implementing The Nurse Practitioners Full Prescriptive Authority: A Systematic Literature Review, Madeleine Kathleen Boyle, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A systematic review of literature was conducted to evaluate the barriers and facilitators of Nurse Practitioners achieving full prescriptive authority. Mental Health Nurse Practitioners were the focus of this research, however, very little information was obtained.


The Nursing Informatics E-Repository To Improve Practice Through Sharing, Jane Carrington, Judith Effken, Bonnie L. Westra, Dominique Tobbell, Maribeth Slebodnik Jun 2018

The Nursing Informatics E-Repository To Improve Practice Through Sharing, Jane Carrington, Judith Effken, Bonnie L. Westra, Dominique Tobbell, Maribeth Slebodnik

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Here we describe our project to establish a nursing informatics e-repository with the Sigma Theta Tau Henderson Repository to improve practice through broad sharing of evidence based artifacts and innovations. We are confident this project will result in advancing nursing informatics science and practice and improve patient outcomes.


Impact Of Electronic Medical Record (Emr) On Collegiality Among Nurses In The Global Sphere, Marcia Theresa Caton Jun 2018

Impact Of Electronic Medical Record (Emr) On Collegiality Among Nurses In The Global Sphere, Marcia Theresa Caton

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Collegiality among nurses influences positive patient outcomes. Evidence that EMR fosters collegiality is limited; quantitative research reveals that in the era of technology nurses collegiality could be affected by age and workplace factors. This poster presentation aim is to enlighten on the factors that preclude nurse collegiality.


Safe Implementation Of A Hyperglycemic Crises Protocol By Utilizing A Conversion Table, Renee Murray-Bachmann, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Seon Lewis-Holman, Shawanda M. Patterson, Simone Ashman, Irene Macyk Jun 2018

Safe Implementation Of A Hyperglycemic Crises Protocol By Utilizing A Conversion Table, Renee Murray-Bachmann, Deirdre O'Flaherty, Seon Lewis-Holman, Shawanda M. Patterson, Simone Ashman, Irene Macyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Hyperglycemic crises are medical emergencies associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The development of a conversion table, versus nursing estimation, for insulin titration was adopted to assure accuracy of insulin drip calculation while fostering an environment of safety for multidisciplinary staff and patients.


The Sigma Chapter Development Process: How To Start A Chapter, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Phalakshi Manjrekar Jun 2018

The Sigma Chapter Development Process: How To Start A Chapter, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Phalakshi Manjrekar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Do you want to start a chapter of Sigma? Learn about the requirements, process, and timeline to establish and operate a developing honor society and then later apply for chapter charter status.


How To Amend Your Sigma Chapter To Add A College Of Nursing Or Practice Setting, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Therese Doan Jun 2018

How To Amend Your Sigma Chapter To Add A College Of Nursing Or Practice Setting, Jenny Paugh Hoffman, Therese Doan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Sigma chapters can officially expand by adding an institute of higher education or practice setting. Learn the requirements, process, and timeline to officially expand your chapter.


Inculcating Evidence-Based Practice In A Facility, Anne Burnett, Raquel K. Alvarado Jun 2018

Inculcating Evidence-Based Practice In A Facility, Anne Burnett, Raquel K. Alvarado

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Inculcating Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in a facility is fraught with barriers, including access, time, skills development, and leadership support. The trend toward degree advancement means there are more nurses who have research and EBP in their curricula, however, there remains a gap between academic applications and practice applications of research.


Enlisting Student Nurses In A Lebanese National Campaign To Immunize Children Against Polio, Christine W. Abbyad Jun 2018

Enlisting Student Nurses In A Lebanese National Campaign To Immunize Children Against Polio, Christine W. Abbyad

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There is great value in having nursing students engage in public health projects. One such endeavor was a polio immunization campaign in Lebanon. Reports of polio in neighboring Syria necessitated immunization of Lebanese children under the age of five. Junior and senior nursing students who participated learned many valuable lessons.


Pain Management: Rounding To Improve The Patient's Experience, Melodie Ruth Daniels Jun 2018

Pain Management: Rounding To Improve The Patient's Experience, Melodie Ruth Daniels

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An innovative Pain Dashboard with an EMR Pain Report allowed an interprofessional team to monitor patient's pain throughout the hospital, intervene immediately, then improve communication about pain through motivational interviewing. This innovaton promotes a safer, opioid sparing approach to pain management.


Exploring The Factors Of Qol On Registered Nurses In Two-Year Trained Program In Taiwan, Hui-Fan Chang, Li-Chi Huang, Jo-Hua Lee, Li-Hua Lin Jun 2018

Exploring The Factors Of Qol On Registered Nurses In Two-Year Trained Program In Taiwan, Hui-Fan Chang, Li-Chi Huang, Jo-Hua Lee, Li-Hua Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The shortage of nurse manpower in medical market has been a global issue. Working pressure has a direct impact on quality of life but it is seldomly discussed in registered nurses in two-year training program in Taiwan.