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A Frontline Approach To Investigating Nurses' Handover: A Focus On Content And Structure, Verna A. Sitzer, Rhea A. Eusebio, Julianna M. Timmerman, Karen Reavis, Lynn E. Marder Jul 2017

A Frontline Approach To Investigating Nurses' Handover: A Focus On Content And Structure, Verna A. Sitzer, Rhea A. Eusebio, Julianna M. Timmerman, Karen Reavis, Lynn E. Marder

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Learn how clinical nurses used a phased approach to investigate nursing handover content and structure at shift change. This presentation will highlight the research journey to discover what nurses" handwrite on report sheets, use findings to design and implement an electronically-generated handover tool and evaluate the impact of handover structure.


Care Models Of Individuals With Dementia And Properties Of Care At The Home, Gulsun Ozedemir Aydin, Nurten Kaya, Nuray Turan Jul 2017

Care Models Of Individuals With Dementia And Properties Of Care At The Home, Gulsun Ozedemir Aydin, Nurten Kaya, Nuray Turan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health care team members have an important responsibility especially home care of individuals with dementia.This article examines literature and research findings about the dementia,care models, home care,nursing care and discusses the importance of subject.


Teaching Strategies For The Promotion Of Effective Patient Communication In Vulnerable Women, Ginny Moore Jul 2017

Teaching Strategies For The Promotion Of Effective Patient Communication In Vulnerable Women, Ginny Moore

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this project was to educate patients through the use of written instruction and skills training about questions they could ask their health care providers to better understand their health


Predictors Of Academic Performance Of Nursing Students At A University In The Western Cape, South Africa, Felicity M. Daniels, Katlego D. Mthimunye Jul 2017

Predictors Of Academic Performance Of Nursing Students At A University In The Western Cape, South Africa, Felicity M. Daniels, Katlego D. Mthimunye

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A non-experimental quantitative research study and a cross-sectional predictive design was used to determine the predictive power of specifically selected cognitive and non-cognitive variables on the academic performance of second-year nursing students at a University in the Western Cape, South Africa. The cognitive predictor variables had the strongest predictive power.


Who Decides?: Analysis Of Decision-Makers In The Adoption Of Virtual Patients For Nursing Education, Francisco A. Jimenez, A. J. Kleinheksel Jul 2017

Who Decides?: Analysis Of Decision-Makers In The Adoption Of Virtual Patients For Nursing Education, Francisco A. Jimenez, A. J. Kleinheksel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In 2015, nursing faculty responded to the Virtual Patient Adoption and Integration in Nursing (VPAIN) survey. Of the 398 participants, 194 reported being part of the decision-making process to adopt asynchronous virtual patient simulations. This presentation will describe the significant differences between the decision-makers and non-decision-makers using these innovations.


Invisible Nature Of Self-Care: Clinical Issues Raised By People With Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Denise L. Blanchard, Kim A. Van Wissen Jul 2017

Invisible Nature Of Self-Care: Clinical Issues Raised By People With Multiple Long-Term Conditions, Denise L. Blanchard, Kim A. Van Wissen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The invisible nature of self-care undertaken by people with multiple long term conditions is under-researched. Our research shows people trivialise their important role in self-care. Nurses can improve patient outcomes by acknowledging the work of the patient/person living with illness and supporting people more consistently.


Exploring Milieu Of Sexual Preference, Sexual Orientation, And Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hiv+ Latino Males, Jane Champion Jul 2017

Exploring Milieu Of Sexual Preference, Sexual Orientation, And Sexual Risk Behavior Among Hiv+ Latino Males, Jane Champion

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to describe sexual preference, HIV disclosure behavior, sexual risk behavior and substance use among Latino HIV + males to facilitate additional understanding of relationships between these behaviors that perpetuate stigma and shame regarding same sex relationships among HIV+ Latino men.


Nurse's Self-Confidence Of Family Presence During Resuscitation In Japanese Pediatric Emergency And Critical Care Field, Emi Masuda, Kayuri Furuya Jul 2017

Nurse's Self-Confidence Of Family Presence During Resuscitation In Japanese Pediatric Emergency And Critical Care Field, Emi Masuda, Kayuri Furuya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Japanese nurses who work in pediatric emergency and intensive care field had lower self-confidence managing family presence during resuscitation than other country"s nurses. To improve their self-confidence, we need guideline for family presence during resuscitation and development of family"s support system and advanced education for nurses in each hospital.


Factors Influencing Retention Rates For Rn To Bsn Students, Melissa A. Wholeben, Audrey C. Tolouian Jul 2017

Factors Influencing Retention Rates For Rn To Bsn Students, Melissa A. Wholeben, Audrey C. Tolouian

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This descriptive qualitative study uncovers the factors that influence nursing student retention. The focus identifies both positive and negative facets of the online educational program.


Using E-Health Technology To Establish A Tailored Survivorship Care Plan For Breast Cancer Survivors, Yu-Lin Wang, Su-Ying Fang Jul 2017

Using E-Health Technology To Establish A Tailored Survivorship Care Plan For Breast Cancer Survivors, Yu-Lin Wang, Su-Ying Fang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

It"s a better way using e-health technology such as web than using traditional education booklet in breast cancer survivorship care, not only that can meet their increasing needs but also can give more tailored information and timely care for them so that can improve their survivorship outcomes.


Starting The Conversation On Hypertension Self-Management In Primary Care To Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes, Jean Ann Davison Jul 2017

Starting The Conversation On Hypertension Self-Management In Primary Care To Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes, Jean Ann Davison

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A nurse-led quality improvement project was designed to improve the clinical performance of hypertension management with a focus on self-management support for adult patients at a primary care clinic in rural North Carolina. Greater than 80% of the patients set self-management goals for risk reduction of cardiovascular disease.


Family Situations And Sleep Disturbance Of Chinese Elderly In Taiwan, Jong-Ni Lin Jul 2017

Family Situations And Sleep Disturbance Of Chinese Elderly In Taiwan, Jong-Ni Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative study mainly explored how family situations affect sleep appraisals by 50 Chinese elderly in Taiwan (mean age = 76.3 ± 11). Family situations, such as living status, caregiving roles, and family relationship, may play roles in influencing the sleep of older adults.


Different Perception Of Necessity Of Management Skills Between Presidents And Nurse Administrators, Kyoko Shida, Hiroe Takahashi, Makiko Muya Jul 2017

Different Perception Of Necessity Of Management Skills Between Presidents And Nurse Administrators, Kyoko Shida, Hiroe Takahashi, Makiko Muya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This research was conducted by collecting data from both owners and the nurse managers working at healthcare facilities in Japanese urban area using quantitative design. This results clearly shows not only the characteristics of educational needs of nursing management but also the environmental and interprofessional issues.


Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Who Conceived With Infertility Treatment, Chuan-Chen Li, Li-Yin Chien Jul 2017

Factors Associated With Postpartum Depression Among Women Who Conceived With Infertility Treatment, Chuan-Chen Li, Li-Yin Chien

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Understanding and clarifying the factors associated with postpartum depression among women who conceived with infertility treatment will be useful to assist in improving the quality of infertility services and developing preventive strategies.


Mastery Of Core Mental Health Concepts Through Simulation, Clinical Performance, And Interactive Practices, Kim Johnson Jul 2017

Mastery Of Core Mental Health Concepts Through Simulation, Clinical Performance, And Interactive Practices, Kim Johnson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Undergraduate nursing students play pivotal therapeutic roles in care of patients with mental illness. Clients suffering from mental illness are represented in an array of clinical settings, thus students need to develop compassion and judicial understanding of presenting symptoms. This abstract explores various interactive teaching methods to engage students learning.


Delaying The Second Pregnancy Among Teen Mothers: An Innovative Community Collaboration, Ainat Koren, Annette Mcdonough Jul 2017

Delaying The Second Pregnancy Among Teen Mothers: An Innovative Community Collaboration, Ainat Koren, Annette Mcdonough

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In today's reality where funding is sparse, community organization collaboration is essential. This poster will share an innovative and sustainable community collaboration to develop a comprehensive support model for pregnant and parenting teen mothers in a city in Northern Massachusetts with disproportionately high teen birth rates.


Quality Of Nursing Worklife: A Review Of The Science, Beth A. Brooks Jul 2017

Quality Of Nursing Worklife: A Review Of The Science, Beth A. Brooks

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Any discussion of quality of life would not be complete without addressing the concept of nursing worklife, a critical element in healthcare delivery. Brooks' Quality of Nursing Worklife survey has been used in thirty countries and translated into 6 languages. This session will provide a global perspective of nursing worklife.


Influence Of Nurse Social Networks On Evidence-Based Practice (Ebp): Results Of An Exploratory Study, Nan M. Solomons, Judith A. Spross, Gerri Lamb Jul 2017

Influence Of Nurse Social Networks On Evidence-Based Practice (Ebp): Results Of An Exploratory Study, Nan M. Solomons, Judith A. Spross, Gerri Lamb

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The EBP literature suggests that nurses are more likely to turn to each other for answers to clinical questions. This study suggested that understanding nurses" relationships with each other and their social networks may lead to more effective strategies for improving the uptake of evidence in clinical practice.


Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Sustainable Advancements In Nursing Education, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey, Jodie C. Gary, Larry Z. Slater, Carolyn Hart, Jackie L. Michael, Barbara J. Patterson Jul 2017

Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy Sustainable Advancements In Nursing Education, Deborah F. Cleeter Bailey, Jodie C. Gary, Larry Z. Slater, Carolyn Hart, Jackie L. Michael, Barbara J. Patterson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Developing effective and successful leaders in nursing education requires intentionally guided self-awareness and behavioral change. The Nurse Faculty Leadership Academy provides an intense personal and professional development experience designed to foster career success, promote nurse faculty retention, and cultivate high-performing supportive work environments in academe.


Cancer Registry And Electronic Medical Record Data In Head And Neck Cancer Research, Janet H. Van Cleave Jul 2017

Cancer Registry And Electronic Medical Record Data In Head And Neck Cancer Research, Janet H. Van Cleave

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Using hospital tumor registry and electronic medical record data, our study findings indicate that the cancer stage, age, and race/ethnicity may influence receipt of head and neck cancer treatment in a safety-net health system in the United States


Hope And Symptom Interference Predicting Quality Of Life In Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study, Yi-Chen Huang, Ya-Jung Wang Jul 2017

Hope And Symptom Interference Predicting Quality Of Life In Colorectal Cancer Survivors: A Pilot Study, Yi-Chen Huang, Ya-Jung Wang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Symptom severity and symptom distress interfered colorectal cance patient"s QOL. Hope is an inner power to support patients with cancer, to overcome their symptom interference, and to advance their QOL.


A Systematic Review Of The Factors Influencing Healthcare Managers' Engagement In Evidence-Informed Practice, Pamela E. Baxter, Sarah J. Hewko, Kaitlyn C. Tate, Patrick B. Mclane, Carly A. Whitmore, Greta G. Cummings Jul 2017

A Systematic Review Of The Factors Influencing Healthcare Managers' Engagement In Evidence-Informed Practice, Pamela E. Baxter, Sarah J. Hewko, Kaitlyn C. Tate, Patrick B. Mclane, Carly A. Whitmore, Greta G. Cummings

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

By exploring findings from an international systematic review of the literature, participants will gain an understanding of the factors that influence healthcare managers" evidence-based management practices. In addition, participants will come away with knowledge of how to promote/support healthcare managers' evidence-based practice in their own organizations.


Clinical Nurses And Executive Leaders Collaborating At The Bedside To Eliminate Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries, Patrice Duhon, Barbara J. Mayer Jul 2017

Clinical Nurses And Executive Leaders Collaborating At The Bedside To Eliminate Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries, Patrice Duhon, Barbara J. Mayer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Bedside staff and executive leaders took a collaborative approach through shared decision-making to eliminate hospital-acquired pressure injuries while inspiring self-motivation, accountability, employee engagement, and improved outcomes.


The Use Of Simulation To Inform The Adoption Of A Safe-Surgery Checklist, Maura E. Porricolo, Joanne Shaw, Merona Hollingsworth Jul 2017

The Use Of Simulation To Inform The Adoption Of A Safe-Surgery Checklist, Maura E. Porricolo, Joanne Shaw, Merona Hollingsworth

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

In alignment with the World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Challenge: Safe Surgery Saves Lives, a frontline interprofessional team used simulation to design the implementation of its customized safe-surgery checklist. Attendees will identify key phases of the checklist, individual and team-based behavior changes required, and benefits of simulation.


Photovoice Empowerment Activity: Engaging High-Risk Youth In Civic Engagement And A Leadership Program, Ainat Koren Jul 2017

Photovoice Empowerment Activity: Engaging High-Risk Youth In Civic Engagement And A Leadership Program, Ainat Koren

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Photovoice is a community-based participatory research methodology that has been successful in giving marginalized populations leadership roles in assessing their environments and advocating for positive changes. This presentation will share results from an exploratory qualitative study to examine the impact of photovoice combined with civic engagement and leadership program participation.


Effects Of Aromatherapy Massage On Pregnant Women's Stress And Immune Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jen-Jiuan Liaw Jul 2017

Effects Of Aromatherapy Massage On Pregnant Women's Stress And Immune Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Jen-Jiuan Liaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study examined the effects of aromatherapy massage on women"s stress and immune function during pregnancy. The study"s evidence guided clinicians in incorporating aromatherapy massage into prenatal care to improve maternal and fetal health.


Evidence-Based Value And Availability Of Self-Help Groups For Mood Disorders In U.S. And Ireland, Valerie N. Markley Jul 2017

Evidence-Based Value And Availability Of Self-Help Groups For Mood Disorders In U.S. And Ireland, Valerie N. Markley

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation explores the evidence-based value and availability of self-help support groups for mood disorders in the U.S. and Ireland. Significant statistics for mood disorders are listed. Research is given to demonstrate the benefits of group participation. Specific resources and websites for help in the U.S. and Ireland are included


Setting The Scene For Workplace Mental Health Promotion In A Swaziland Sugar Mill, Agnes A. Huiskamp, Sifiso Manana Jul 2017

Setting The Scene For Workplace Mental Health Promotion In A Swaziland Sugar Mill, Agnes A. Huiskamp, Sifiso Manana

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The mental health promotion needs and psychosocial stressors of sugar-mill factory workers in Swaziland will be presented. Attendees will be introduced to the importance of mental health promotion in the workplace.


Prevention Of Retained Surgical Items: Practice Of Surgical Counts In Rwandan Operating Rooms, Gilbert R. Karonkano, David Ryamukuru, Joselyne Mukantwali, Thierry Uwera, Emmanuel Munyaneza, Eric Sindayigaya, Anita Bella Collins Jul 2017

Prevention Of Retained Surgical Items: Practice Of Surgical Counts In Rwandan Operating Rooms, Gilbert R. Karonkano, David Ryamukuru, Joselyne Mukantwali, Thierry Uwera, Emmanuel Munyaneza, Eric Sindayigaya, Anita Bella Collins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Retained surgical items are a safety concern for all surgical team members. They affect patients, families, and healthcare providers and hospitals. Surgical-count protocol remains a cornerstone to prevent this event. Related research studies are needed to provide a benchmark for improvement in Rwanda.


Student-Centered Teaching Methodology In An Undergraduate Nursing Programme At Two Nursing Institutions In Kingston, Jamaica, Melissa Walker, Cavelle J. Allen, Dawn Munroe, Rosain N. Stennett, Shaulene M. Stanley, Karozan S. Cascoe Jul 2017

Student-Centered Teaching Methodology In An Undergraduate Nursing Programme At Two Nursing Institutions In Kingston, Jamaica, Melissa Walker, Cavelle J. Allen, Dawn Munroe, Rosain N. Stennett, Shaulene M. Stanley, Karozan S. Cascoe

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Senior students and lecturers rated the degree of student-centeredness among lecturers using the prevalidated "Principles of Adult Learning Scale" tool. Age and teaching experience were not significant factors, but class size was proven to be an important influencing factor when considering this teaching methodology.