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Managing Acute Episodic Illness In Specialist Disability Homes: A Qualitative Study Of Professionals' Experiences, Sarah Sami, Bernice Redley, Ana Hutchinson Jun 2018

Managing Acute Episodic Illness In Specialist Disability Homes: A Qualitative Study Of Professionals' Experiences, Sarah Sami, Bernice Redley, Ana Hutchinson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Hospital residential care in-reach services to provide episodic acute care during inter-current illness for people with intellectual disability living in Specialist Disability Homes is novel and has unique challenges. This study examined the experience of Disability Care Workers and In-reach Nurses to inform future enhancement of this service.


Medication Adherence And Health Beliefs Among Patients With Hypertension: A Systematic Review, Huda Al Noumani, Jia-Rong Wu, Debra Barksdale, Esra Al-Khasawneh, Gwen D. Sherwood, George Knafl Jun 2018

Medication Adherence And Health Beliefs Among Patients With Hypertension: A Systematic Review, Huda Al Noumani, Jia-Rong Wu, Debra Barksdale, Esra Al-Khasawneh, Gwen D. Sherwood, George Knafl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants attending this session will gain a knowledge related to various patients' health beliefs that could negatively or positively influence medication adherence among patients with hypertension.


Impact Of Intellectual Disability Nurse Specialist In The United Kingdom And Ireland: A Systematic Review, Jennifer Bur Jun 2018

Impact Of Intellectual Disability Nurse Specialist In The United Kingdom And Ireland: A Systematic Review, Jennifer Bur

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) access healthcare 8.7 times greater than the general population. A systematic review was conducted to evaluate the impact of International intellectual disability nursing specialist effectiveness in person centred care within the general healthcare sector.


Design Thinking Pain Management: Interactive Tools That Improve Communication Between Patients And Providers, Nicholas Keith Berte, David Pickham, Lauren Shluzas Jun 2018

Design Thinking Pain Management: Interactive Tools That Improve Communication Between Patients And Providers, Nicholas Keith Berte, David Pickham, Lauren Shluzas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Assessing the usability and perceived feasibility of an Android application for communicating a patient's post-operative pain data to nursing staff. The investigators hypothesize that an android application can be used to facilitate efficient communication between post-operative patients and their nurses.


The Relationship Between Marginality And Minority Status In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Heather Englund Jun 2018

The Relationship Between Marginality And Minority Status In Undergraduate Nursing Students, Heather Englund

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study investigated the relationship between marginality and minority status in undergraduate nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate program in Wisconsin. The results of this study will be compared to results obtained from a pilot study that investigated marginality and minority status in undergraduate nursing students in Texas.


Two Unexpected Pregnancies Attributable To Cystic Fibrosis Gene-Specific Drug Therapy: A Case Study, Sigrid Lynn Ladores Jun 2018

Two Unexpected Pregnancies Attributable To Cystic Fibrosis Gene-Specific Drug Therapy: A Case Study, Sigrid Lynn Ladores

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A woman with cystic fibrosis became pregnant twice on ivacaftor/lumacaftor after years of trying to conceive unsuccessfully. Safety profiles for this drug have not been established for pregnant women. Implications for research, practice, and education related to CF drug therapy are vast for this vulnerable group.


Utilizing Q Methodology To Promote Research And Evidence-Based Practice Education In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Angela Opsahl, Deborah Sue Judge, Desiree Hensel Jun 2018

Utilizing Q Methodology To Promote Research And Evidence-Based Practice Education In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Angela Opsahl, Deborah Sue Judge, Desiree Hensel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session will share results from a mock study implementing Q methodology in an undergraduate research and evidence-based practice course. The study describes student perceptions following an active classroom session as a teaching strategy designed to introduce them to one mixed method research approach, Q methodology.


Describing Bacterial Content On Inpatient Nursing Uniforms, Gordon F. West, Marisol Resendiz Jun 2018

Describing Bacterial Content On Inpatient Nursing Uniforms, Gordon F. West, Marisol Resendiz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study describes the bacterial content on inpatient nurses providing direct patient care from arrival to eight hours into their shift. These efforts highlight the differences in bacterial content between staff uniforms and hospital provided scrubs.


Cross-Cultural Perspectives On Depression: Concepts And Management, Rainier Castillo Moreno-Lacalle, Mary Grace Lacanaria, Myra Bangsal, Mae Rose Bay-Ya, Kristine Ann Erese, Lourrie Ann Gabol, Meriam Geronimo, Saintly Blaise B. Legiralde, Marfil Mae Lomandas, Ma. Mae Menzi, Cici Donna Real, Keanu Ufina, John Michael Brico Solis Jun 2018

Cross-Cultural Perspectives On Depression: Concepts And Management, Rainier Castillo Moreno-Lacalle, Mary Grace Lacanaria, Myra Bangsal, Mae Rose Bay-Ya, Kristine Ann Erese, Lourrie Ann Gabol, Meriam Geronimo, Saintly Blaise B. Legiralde, Marfil Mae Lomandas, Ma. Mae Menzi, Cici Donna Real, Keanu Ufina, John Michael Brico Solis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study attempts to determine the concepts and management on depression of three ethnic groups in the Philippines. The researchers employed an ethnographic design of 41 informants including traditional healers, local cultural experts, writers of books, and local religious leaders.


Interdisciplinary Development Of Electronic Palliative Care Decision Support, Ruth A. Bush, Cynthia D. Connelly, Caroline Etland, Tanja Baum, Jane M. Georges Jun 2018

Interdisciplinary Development Of Electronic Palliative Care Decision Support, Ruth A. Bush, Cynthia D. Connelly, Caroline Etland, Tanja Baum, Jane M. Georges

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Following the session the attendee will be able to define palliative care and develop a greater understanding of the challenges and complexities in designing clinical decision support within the EHR for identification of patients who might benefit from palliative care.


Pipeline Programming: Addressing The Recruitment, Retention, And Success Of Underrepresented Students, Greer L. Glazer, Karen D. Bankston, Tracy J. Pritchard Jun 2018

Pipeline Programming: Addressing The Recruitment, Retention, And Success Of Underrepresented Students, Greer L. Glazer, Karen D. Bankston, Tracy J. Pritchard

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Through this educational activity, the learner will be able to evaluate implementation strategies for comprehensive educational pipeline programming targeting rural underrepresented nursing students, and evaluate existing pipeline programming in increasing recruitment, retention and success of underrepresented students.


The Effectiveness Of A Culturally Sensitive Community-Based Health Fair For The Under-Served Vietnamese Americans, Tuong Vi Ho Jun 2018

The Effectiveness Of A Culturally Sensitive Community-Based Health Fair For The Under-Served Vietnamese Americans, Tuong Vi Ho

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vietnamese American is a fastest growing group in the United States. It has the highest rate of health uninsured and barriers to access to care with many health issues. The effectiveness of a multi-service culturally sensitive health fair program consisting of health education and promotion, disease screening and prevention was evaluated.


Using Q-Methodology For Research And Evaluation In Nursing Education, Desiree Hensel Jun 2018

Using Q-Methodology For Research And Evaluation In Nursing Education, Desiree Hensel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to describe the theoretical basis for Q methodology and to illustrate how it can be used for student-centered nursing education research and holistic program evaluation.


Dementia Care: Long-Term Care Facilities' Environmental Design And Quality-Of-Life Of Older Adults, Therese Doan, Sumiyo Brennan, Hisao Osada Jun 2018

Dementia Care: Long-Term Care Facilities' Environmental Design And Quality-Of-Life Of Older Adults, Therese Doan, Sumiyo Brennan, Hisao Osada

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the relationship between the environmental design in long-term care facilities in the United States and Japan and its effect on residents with dementia's daily activity patterns and quality of life.


Defining The Role Of Simulation Operations, Juli Maxworthy, Scott B. Crawford, Barbara J. Sittner, Wendy Thomson, Teresa Anne Boese Jun 2018

Defining The Role Of Simulation Operations, Juli Maxworthy, Scott B. Crawford, Barbara J. Sittner, Wendy Thomson, Teresa Anne Boese

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this activity is to introduce the INACSL Standards of Best Practice: Simulation for Operations and describe the process to outline and delineate the diverse needs to achieve success.


Evaluating Nurse Practitioners' Perceived Knowledge, Competence, And Comfort In Caring For The Sexually Abused Child, Janice L. Ceccucci Jun 2018

Evaluating Nurse Practitioners' Perceived Knowledge, Competence, And Comfort In Caring For The Sexually Abused Child, Janice L. Ceccucci

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Sexual abuse is an ongoing problem within our society. Nurse practitioners work on the front line of healthcare in primary care. This project evaluated nurse practitioner's current approach to the sexually abused child in the primary care setting. Results of the study will be discussed, including implications for practice.


The Use Of Smartphone In Older People With Early Dementia For Outdoor Way-Finding: Pilot Study, Rick Y. C. Kwan Jun 2018

The Use Of Smartphone In Older People With Early Dementia For Outdoor Way-Finding: Pilot Study, Rick Y. C. Kwan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is about the use of smartphone in older people with early dementia (PWeD) for outdoor way-finding. After attending this session, participants are expected to understand the feasibility issues and acceptability of using smartphone to assist outdoor navigation, hopefully to resolve way-finding difficulties and promote independence in PWeD.


Experiences Of Video Observation Research In Australian General Practice, Sharon James, Elizabeth Jane Halcomb, Jane Desborough, Susan Mcinnes Jun 2018

Experiences Of Video Observation Research In Australian General Practice, Sharon James, Elizabeth Jane Halcomb, Jane Desborough, Susan Mcinnes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There has been recent growth in the literature using video based methods of data collection in the general practice setting. Video recordings provide a rich and practical means of analyzing interactions in a naturalistic way. However, researchers need to consider context led challenges in using the technique.


Health Literacy As A Pathway To Promoting The Health Of Young Adults, Julie M. Shaw, Anthony Joseph Welch, Moira Jane Williamson Jun 2018

Health Literacy As A Pathway To Promoting The Health Of Young Adults, Julie M. Shaw, Anthony Joseph Welch, Moira Jane Williamson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The health literacy concept has many perspectives. This presentation provides the young adult perspective that is how young adults enact health literacy and as such identifies opportunities for nurses to promote the health of young adults.


Effects Of Implementing An Innovative Education Initiative For Management Of Delirium In Acute Hospitals, Victoria Traynor, Hui Chen Rita Chang, Amy Saunders, Pamela Mcallan Jun 2018

Effects Of Implementing An Innovative Education Initiative For Management Of Delirium In Acute Hospitals, Victoria Traynor, Hui Chen Rita Chang, Amy Saunders, Pamela Mcallan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This project is an educational program which has been designed to enhance health care clinicians skills and confidence in recognising and managing delirium. Clinicians during the program are presented with "real life" patient scenarios played by "expert patients" to enhance the competence of clinicians.


Improving Alcohol Use Screening And Brief Intervention: A Multidisciplinary Mobile App Randomized Control Trial, Alexa Colgove Curtis Jun 2018

Improving Alcohol Use Screening And Brief Intervention: A Multidisciplinary Mobile App Randomized Control Trial, Alexa Colgove Curtis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will review the global epidemiology of alcohol misuse and clinical strategies to combat the health consequences of hazardous alcohol misuse including multidisciplinary SBIRT training, and the development, implementation and randomized control trial evaluation of a Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) mobile app.


Nursing Students' Academic Incivility, Jansirani Natarajan Jun 2018

Nursing Students' Academic Incivility, Jansirani Natarajan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will enable the participants to evaluate the causes, types of student incivility and also will help them to develop strategies to create a civil environment in nursing education.


Life Satisfaction And Realized Expectations Post-Immigration (Using The Reali Scale) Among English-Speaking Immigrants, Cheryl Zlotnick, Laura Dryjanska Jun 2018

Life Satisfaction And Realized Expectations Post-Immigration (Using The Reali Scale) Among English-Speaking Immigrants, Cheryl Zlotnick, Laura Dryjanska

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the relationship between life satisfaction and acculturation for immigrants from four English-speaking countries, adjusting for confounders including: family support, demographic characteristics, and years in the host country. Findings suggest that after adjusting for confounders, life satisfaction was connected to health status and realized expectations post-immigration.


Nursing Students' Perceptions Of Faculty Trustworthiness: Thematic Analysis Of A Longitudinal Study, Lynn M. Varagona, Judith L. Hold Jun 2018

Nursing Students' Perceptions Of Faculty Trustworthiness: Thematic Analysis Of A Longitudinal Study, Lynn M. Varagona, Judith L. Hold

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In 11 focus groups conducted over a two-year period, two cohorts of nursing students described the faculty member characteristics and behaviors that led the students to trust them. Participants also described the impact that trust (vs. distrust) in a faculty member had on their engagement, emotions, learning, self-confidence, and more.


Use Of An Instructional Design Model In Validating An Online Animated Case-Based Systems Thinking Module, Carol M. Wiggs, Ann M. Stalter Jun 2018

Use Of An Instructional Design Model In Validating An Online Animated Case-Based Systems Thinking Module, Carol M. Wiggs, Ann M. Stalter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A critical need for error prevention instruction exists. Systems thinking emphasizes how nursing actions impact systems. This presentation focuses on the designing process of an online animated systems thinking module. Virtual nurse learner test scores validated that gaming was engaging for effective learning. Recommendations were primarily technology-related.


Interprofessional Collaborative Practice For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction In Chronic Disease, Maria Christina R. Esperat, Huaxin Song, Linda Mcmurry, Charles F. Seifert, Brian K. Irons Jun 2018

Interprofessional Collaborative Practice For Cardiovascular Risk Reduction In Chronic Disease, Maria Christina R. Esperat, Huaxin Song, Linda Mcmurry, Charles F. Seifert, Brian K. Irons

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

To reduce cardiovascular risk for vulnerable individuals, an Inter-professional Collaborative Practice(IPCP) program has been implemented into a federally-qualified health center in west Texas. All IPCP team members including NPs, RNs, clinical pharmacists/pharmacy residents, psychologists, registered dietitians, community health workers, and licensed social workers received evidence-based TeamSTEPPS training.


Influencing Advancements In Nursing Education Through Intentional Leadership Development, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey, Asma Ali Taha, Steven J. Palazzo, Gwen D. Sherwood, Sara K. Kaylor, Angela Opsahl Jun 2018

Influencing Advancements In Nursing Education Through Intentional Leadership Development, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey, Asma Ali Taha, Steven J. Palazzo, Gwen D. Sherwood, Sara K. Kaylor, Angela Opsahl

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Key external drivers will impact nursing education in the near future. Leaders must be prepared and positioned to guide strategic changes necessary to address new funding and regulatory issues, shifting resource allocations, and advancing healthcare delivery models. The Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy prepares future leaders for nursing education.


Community Genogram: An Innovation To Guide Health Promotion And Risk Reduction Interventions In Rural Thailand, Naruemol Singha-Dong, April Bigelow, Michelle Pardee, Sornchai Thanjaroen, Sataporn Danrabiab, Orathai Chapthaisong, Supamas Khammoon, Somrutai Tochaiyaphum, Wijitra Sanudchai, Pornsiri Kruadsungnoen, Rattanapon Ramhan Jun 2018

Community Genogram: An Innovation To Guide Health Promotion And Risk Reduction Interventions In Rural Thailand, Naruemol Singha-Dong, April Bigelow, Michelle Pardee, Sornchai Thanjaroen, Sataporn Danrabiab, Orathai Chapthaisong, Supamas Khammoon, Somrutai Tochaiyaphum, Wijitra Sanudchai, Pornsiri Kruadsungnoen, Rattanapon Ramhan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of the genogram for its capacity to serve as an aid to better understand family structure and dynamics at a community level and guide health promotion and risk reduction interventions in rural close-knit communities in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.


Evaluation Of An Intimate Partner Violence Screening Competency Skills Check-Off For Maternity Nurses, Ann L. Bianchi, Jeanette Atkinson, Bonnie Rausch, Beth Jordan Jun 2018

Evaluation Of An Intimate Partner Violence Screening Competency Skills Check-Off For Maternity Nurses, Ann L. Bianchi, Jeanette Atkinson, Bonnie Rausch, Beth Jordan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes the development of an intimate partner violence (IPV) screening protocol for maternity nurses. A description of the training methods, IPV screening competency skills check off, development of a new IPV screening protocol for maternity nurses, and barriers are presented.


Quality Of Life, Community Integration, And Behavioral Health Outcomes In Military Burn Survivors, Linda H. Yoder, David Curk Mcfall, Dale Glaser Jun 2018

Quality Of Life, Community Integration, And Behavioral Health Outcomes In Military Burn Survivors, Linda H. Yoder, David Curk Mcfall, Dale Glaser

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This was a longitudinal study of military burn survivors after they were treated at the military burn center located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Quality of life, satisfaction with life, community integration, post-traumatic stress and depression were outcomes of interest over 18 months post-burn center discharge.