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Lessons From A Culturally Tailored Technology-Based Intervention Study Among Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors, Eun-Ok Im, Wonshik Chee, Yun Hu, Sangmi Kim, Hanna Choi, Yuko Hamajima, Eunice Chee Jun 2018

Lessons From A Culturally Tailored Technology-Based Intervention Study Among Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors, Eun-Ok Im, Wonshik Chee, Yun Hu, Sangmi Kim, Hanna Choi, Yuko Hamajima, Eunice Chee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an open-forum to discuss possible challenges in using a culturally tailored Internet-based intervention program for Asian American breast cancer survivors and to provide directions for future research using a culturally tailored Internet-based intervention.


A Culturally Tailored Technology-Based Program On Isolation, Resources, Support Care Needs, And Uncertainty, Wonshik Chee, Yaelim Lee, Xiaopeng Ji, Eunice Chee, Eun-Ok Im Jun 2018

A Culturally Tailored Technology-Based Program On Isolation, Resources, Support Care Needs, And Uncertainty, Wonshik Chee, Yaelim Lee, Xiaopeng Ji, Eunice Chee, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to report the findings from a pilot study that was conducted to determine the preliminary efficacy of a culturally tailored technology-based program on isolation, resources, support care needs, and uncertainty among Asian American breast cancer survivors.


The Best Strategy In A Web-Based Physical Activity Promotion Program For Midlife Asian American Women, Wonshik Chee, Xiaopeng Ji, Sangmi Kim, Soo Young Park, Jingwen Zhang, Eunice Chee, Hsiu-Min Tsai, Eun-Ok Im Jun 2018

The Best Strategy In A Web-Based Physical Activity Promotion Program For Midlife Asian American Women, Wonshik Chee, Xiaopeng Ji, Sangmi Kim, Soo Young Park, Jingwen Zhang, Eunice Chee, Hsiu-Min Tsai, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to explore challenges in using three different strategies in a Web-based intervention for physical activity promotion among midlife Asian American women and propose suggestions for future Web-based physical activity promotion programs for racial/ethnic minorities.


Symptoms In Heart Failure, Ylenia Ann Quiaoit Jun 2018

Symptoms In Heart Failure, Ylenia Ann Quiaoit

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The complicated symptom profile of heart failure (HF) characterized by concurrent symptoms makes symptom management in HF challenging. Examining symptom clusters in HF can provide clinicians with better understanding about patients' symptom experiences which may guide clinical management and transtions of care planning.


Utilizing Overall Program Evaluation Data: Innovative Steps To Enhance Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes Through Curriculum Improvement, Gloria L. Dixon Jun 2018

Utilizing Overall Program Evaluation Data: Innovative Steps To Enhance Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes Through Curriculum Improvement, Gloria L. Dixon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Many schools of nursing are challenged to provide program learning outcome data that allow for curriculum revisions to ensure that students are prepared to practice in a complex healthcare system. Additionally, program learning outcomes must support the global impact of evidence-based practice in healthcare. This presentation will address these challenges.


Engaging Head, Hearts, And Hands: Transforming Leadership Development In The Acute Care Setting From Within, Grissel Hernandez, Gisso Oreo Jun 2018

Engaging Head, Hearts, And Hands: Transforming Leadership Development In The Acute Care Setting From Within, Grissel Hernandez, Gisso Oreo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The presentation delineates the C.A.R.I.N.G. Learning Environment Model main components: Co-create safe and sacred environment, Authentic Presence, Reflection, Intentionality, Nurture of Self, and Gratitude, and share examples of transformative learning strategies to incorporate all ways of knowing and being in nurse leadership & professional development program in any organization.


Organizational Planning For Adopting Evidence-Based Practice, Kevin P. Browne Jun 2018

Organizational Planning For Adopting Evidence-Based Practice, Kevin P. Browne

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will describe the vision and associated structural changes undertaken to build, educate, actualize and sustain an evidence-based infrastructure across nursing leadership at this ANCC Magnet® and NCI comprehensive cancer center.


Framework For Integrating Evidence-Based Practice In An Undergraduate Curriculum, Amy Suzanne Jauch Jun 2018

Framework For Integrating Evidence-Based Practice In An Undergraduate Curriculum, Amy Suzanne Jauch

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) into an undergraduate curriculum is dependent on the design and structure of the undergraduate nursing program. This presentation will provide framework for and specific examples of EBP curricular integration that is adaptable to the faculty and program needs.


Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In Primary Care Settings: Current Problems And Proposed Solutions, Yeow Chye Ng, Angela Caires, Jack J. Mayeux Jun 2018

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In Primary Care Settings: Current Problems And Proposed Solutions, Yeow Chye Ng, Angela Caires, Jack J. Mayeux

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a lifesaving HIV prevention medication that should not be solely introduced by primary care providers in a primary care setting. Urgent Care centers, hospitals, and community free clinics may also play a vital role in providing this important medical service.


Symptom Clusters In Hemodialysis, Maya Nicole Clark-Cutaia Jun 2018

Symptom Clusters In Hemodialysis, Maya Nicole Clark-Cutaia

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the symptom burden experienced by patients in the hemodialysis (HD) patient population and identify HD patient symptom clusters. Improved recognition and identification of symptoms experienced independently and concurrently could translate into the development of symptom prevention and management interventions.


Latent Class Analysis Of Lymphedema Symptoms And Phenotypic Characterization, Mei R. Fu Jun 2018

Latent Class Analysis Of Lymphedema Symptoms And Phenotypic Characterization, Mei R. Fu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Latent class analysis is able to identify three distinct lymphedema symptom classes with lower, moderate and severe symptom class. Identification of symptom classes is a priority to predict high-risk populations for physiologic outcomes of limb volume and lymph fluid level as well as daily function, social and affective wellbeing.


Nursing Leaders As Early Adopters Of Evidence-Based Practice: Outcomes Of The Plan, Keri Jean Wagner Jun 2018

Nursing Leaders As Early Adopters Of Evidence-Based Practice: Outcomes Of The Plan, Keri Jean Wagner

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will provide details on how MSK's executive leadership decision to partner with the Fuld and educate nursing leadership in the initial EBP immersion positively impacted the success of the program and cultivated an environment of learning, supporting and mentoring for EBP institution wide.


Evidence-Based Practice In Healthcare: Implications For Nursing Education, Cindy G. Zellefrow Jun 2018

Evidence-Based Practice In Healthcare: Implications For Nursing Education, Cindy G. Zellefrow

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

EBP is an expectation in healthcare today; prominent in reimbursement, accreditation and awards of excellence. Every nursing education program must integrate EBP in a targeted way to prepare the nurses of tomorrow to be transformational, evidence-based practitioners and leaders in organizations striving to meet the ever-increasing demands of healthcare.


Introducing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Therapy For Populations Experiencing Homelessness, Angela Caires, Yeow Chye Ng, Jack J. Mayeux Jun 2018

Introducing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) Therapy For Populations Experiencing Homelessness, Angela Caires, Yeow Chye Ng, Jack J. Mayeux

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Individuals who are experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for exposure to HIV because of precarious living situations and crowded shelter populations. The utilization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by agencies providing healthcare for the homeless is urgently needed.


Using Guided Reflection To Integrate Self-Care Practices In A New Graduate Nurse Program, Jane Delancey, Gisso Oreo Jun 2018

Using Guided Reflection To Integrate Self-Care Practices In A New Graduate Nurse Program, Jane Delancey, Gisso Oreo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation shares our experience integrating a guided reflection activity into the cadence of education as an instructional component of the twelve-week foundations of acute and critical care training program for new graduate nurse to engage learners to integrate self-care practices into their clinical practice.


Scholarly Project Dissemination To Enhance Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes For Future Advanced Practice Nurses, Tonya L. Breymier Jun 2018

Scholarly Project Dissemination To Enhance Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes For Future Advanced Practice Nurses, Tonya L. Breymier

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will discuss the value in utilizing innovative electronic poster presentations for scholarly project dissemination. The addition of peer and faculty review with a detailed rubric aligned with program learning outcomes provides an avenue for EBP application and evaluation.


Actualizing Institutional Change: Applying Deliberate Strategies For Adopting Evidence-Based Practice, Nancy Houlihan Jun 2018

Actualizing Institutional Change: Applying Deliberate Strategies For Adopting Evidence-Based Practice, Nancy Houlihan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Deliberate strategies were required to ensure adoption of evidence based practice at MSK, an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center with ANCC Magnet® Designation. This presentation will include a description of the strategies used and lessons learned in a 2 year collaboration towards reaching our goal.


Creating A Safe Space For Reflection And Exemplar Writing For Professional Nurse Development Program Candidates, Gisso Oreo Jun 2018

Creating A Safe Space For Reflection And Exemplar Writing For Professional Nurse Development Program Candidates, Gisso Oreo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to share our experience creating a safe environment integration Watson Ten Caritas Processes through Reflective Journaling and multiple ways of knowing to guide clinical nurses in exemplar writing for Clinical Ladder professional promotion.


Implementing An Electronic Defense For Program Learning Outcome Assessment To Evaluate Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes, Ladonna Dulemba Jun 2018

Implementing An Electronic Defense For Program Learning Outcome Assessment To Evaluate Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes, Ladonna Dulemba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Positive EBP attitudes are essential for enhanced global health outcomes. Using innovative technology (electronic defense) in program outcome assessment will capture students' EBP attitudes towards global health and allow adequate curriculum improvements to be made.


Prevailing Symptom Clusters In Advanced Stage, Head And Neck Cancer Survivors, Marci Nilsen Jun 2018

Prevailing Symptom Clusters In Advanced Stage, Head And Neck Cancer Survivors, Marci Nilsen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Delivering high-quality, relevant cancer survivorship care is a growing national priority and we need a patient-accessible approach that targets treatment-related side effects to sustain health and optimize functionality of survivors. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the symptom and symptom clusters experienced of head and neck cancer survivors.


Mentoring The Next Generation Of Nurse Leaders: Engaging In A Transpersonal, Caring, Mentoring Relationship, Grissel Hernandez, Sonya Feng Jun 2018

Mentoring The Next Generation Of Nurse Leaders: Engaging In A Transpersonal, Caring, Mentoring Relationship, Grissel Hernandez, Sonya Feng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Mentoring is an essential component of succession planning in nursing at all levels; at its heart is the transpersonal relationship transforming personal and professional growth for all involved. We explore our experience developing, implementing and managing a nurse mentoring program for all levels of nursing based on a caring philosophy.


Integrating Evidence-Based Practice As A Way Of Thinking In An Undergraduate Curriculum, Wendy Sue Bowles Jun 2018

Integrating Evidence-Based Practice As A Way Of Thinking In An Undergraduate Curriculum, Wendy Sue Bowles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will provide pedagogical perspectives of integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) into an undergraduate program. Evidence-based pedagogies of teaching and learning transcend content and provide a new way of thinking about nursing education. Integration of EBP competencies using pedagogies that are evidence-based provide nurse educators with applicable techniques.


The Need For Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In The Urgent Care Setting, Jack J. Mayeux, Yeow Chye Ng, Angela Caires Jun 2018

The Need For Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep) In The Urgent Care Setting, Jack J. Mayeux, Yeow Chye Ng, Angela Caires

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The role of urgent care clinics in facilitating PrEP service for prevention in HIV is under-explored. There is a lack of guidelines for initiating PrEP in the UC setting which delivers care to an increasing number of individuals. A PrEP initiation protocol is crucial for use in the UC setting.


The Development And Psychometric Testing Of A Dementia Care Competence Instrument For Nurses, Yueh-Ying Yang, Jing-Jy Wang Jun 2018

The Development And Psychometric Testing Of A Dementia Care Competence Instrument For Nurses, Yueh-Ying Yang, Jing-Jy Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In-patients with cognitive impairment presenting non-cognitive neuropsychiatric symptoms (BPSD) are exceedingly common and challenge care providers in acute care settings. Yet, nurses working in hospitals often face difficulties in dealing with such symptoms. Thus, education and training relevant to competence of care is important.


Nurse Leader Perceptions Of Appropriate Nurse Staffing: An Omani Perspective, J. Dwayne Jr. Hooks, Christie Emerson, Laura Caramanica Jun 2018

Nurse Leader Perceptions Of Appropriate Nurse Staffing: An Omani Perspective, J. Dwayne Jr. Hooks, Christie Emerson, Laura Caramanica

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will reveal the results of a qualitative descriptive study involving Omani head nurses. Head nurses were asked how they determined excellence in nurse staffing. Four themes emerged from inductive content analysis.


Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Bullied Nurses In Selected Hospitals In Metro Manila, Philippines, Jordan Tovera Salvador Jun 2018

Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Bullied Nurses In Selected Hospitals In Metro Manila, Philippines, Jordan Tovera Salvador

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative research is about the lived experiences of nurses in selected hospitals in Metro Manila, Philippines who experiences being bullied by their co-nurses, patients and significant others. The themes emerged from the participants depicted the experiences, which can be groundwork on how to eradicate nurse bullying.


Integrating Evidence Into Clinical Practice Utilizing Simulation, Natalya Pasklinsky, Sandy Cayo, Gina Robertiello, Chenjuan Ma, Jordan Genee Jun 2018

Integrating Evidence Into Clinical Practice Utilizing Simulation, Natalya Pasklinsky, Sandy Cayo, Gina Robertiello, Chenjuan Ma, Jordan Genee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Falls are a health concern worldwide. Integration of simulation into lecture classes is an evidence-based intervention to increase opportunities for skills mastery, knowledge retention, and student satisfaction during nurse education. We developed a falls prevention simulation for undergraduate nursing students participating in a previously lecture-based research class.


Beyond Burnout And Bullies: Addressing Healthcare Occupational Stress, Richard J. Westphal Jun 2018

Beyond Burnout And Bullies: Addressing Healthcare Occupational Stress, Richard J. Westphal

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Traditional models of burnout and bullying focus on individual risks and behaviors and rarely address the impact of personal and occupational stress injury. The Caregiver Occupational Stress Control model is an evidenced-based peer support intervention that empowers healthcare personnel to recognize stress injuries and change the work culture.


The Salutogenic Effects Of Prayer And Meditation On Health Perception, Behavior, And Outcomes, Maryclaret Ndubuisi-Obi, Lilian A. Allen Jun 2018

The Salutogenic Effects Of Prayer And Meditation On Health Perception, Behavior, And Outcomes, Maryclaret Ndubuisi-Obi, Lilian A. Allen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Modern science, presently acknowledges that spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation influences and increases the health of humanity (Puchalski, 2001). Provision of holistic nursing could change the response to the conditions surrounding ill health, whereas prayer and meditation provide a significant benefit to health perception, behavior/participation and outcomes.


Poverty Simulation Changes Attitudes Toward Poverty Among Entry-Level Nursing Students, Catherine A. Brownell, Ellen M. T. Smith Jun 2018

Poverty Simulation Changes Attitudes Toward Poverty Among Entry-Level Nursing Students, Catherine A. Brownell, Ellen M. T. Smith

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) was designed to engage communities in the harsh realities of poverty. Student nurses participated in CAPS, and pre- and post- surveys determined it significantly sensitized them toward challenges of socio-economically vulnerable populations.