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Application Of Evidence-Based Practices To Global Interprofessional Collaborations Aimed At Reducing Hearing-Related Health Disparities, Tracey Smith Page

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This presentation will provide an overview of the evidence based interventions and practices utilized in the development and implementation of a sustainable community owned hearing screening program for children in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Hearing loss in children can lead to social isolation, academic failure, and emotional distress (Daud, Kamarulzaman, Rahman, & Zakaria, 2013). Subsequently, hearing loss that is not effectively identified and managed can have a negative impact on a community due to increased use of resources and decreased productivity over a lifetime. Unfortunately, hearing screenings for school-aged children in Nicaragua are not routinely performed despite evidence to support effectiveness …

The Effect On Inter-Rater Consistency Using A Standardized Assessment Tool/Framework In Musculoskeletal Examinations, Debra Lynn Brewer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This quality improvement (QI) project was conducted to determine if a standardized assessment framework/tool for clinician use when conducting musculoskeletal examinations for disability claims would increase inter-rater consistency. The problem of inconsistent musculoskeletal examination outcomes was identified when clinicians performing disability examinations at a large healthcare organization reported a lack of criteria on which to base the determination of "functional loss." The finding of "functional loss" was being made independently by each clinician without any specific criteria and the examination outcomes lacked inter-rater consistency. A survey of the clinicians revealed that several examiners concluded that an examinee experienced "functional loss" …

The Doctor Of Nursing Practice: Promoting Partnerships And Reducing Health Disparities Among Vulnerable Populations, Charlene Denyse Whitaker-Brown, Judith Bacchus Cornelius

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to describe how a collaborative environment was created between two universities to support Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students as they build their programs of scholarly activity to meet the needs of our vulnerable populations.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) and Western Carolina University (WCU) established a partnership called the UNC Charlotte/WCU Dual DNP program,awarding the terminal degree of the DNP. Together these two institutions connected to provide the context for the Dual DNP program development, implementation and evaluation.

UNC Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. Located …

Use Of Biomarkers For The Evaluation Of A Psychoeducational Program In Mexican Informal Caregivers, Nadia Jasso, Maria De Los Angeles Villarreal-Reyna, Jesus Acevedo-Aleman, Maria Magdalena Delabra-Salinas

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Evaluate, through biomarkers the effect of a psychoeducational program addressed for nursing guide to improve the emotional health in mexicans informal caregivers of older adults with dementia.

Methods: Quasi-experimental design with repeated measurements and two different groups: the experimental group will participle in a psychoeducational program which consist in 12 sessions of two hours per session in which will develop abilities for the solution of problems for care and self-care in the informal caregivers participants; the control group will receive conferences about chronic illness and healthy life style. The central hypothesis in this project is that the informal caregivers …

Applying Social Network Analysis To The Spread Of Moods And Emotions Among Graduate Nursing Students, Patricia M. Schmidt, Christine E. Kasper, Patrick D. Finley, Greg Lambert

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Turnover costs average 21 percent of an employee"s annual salary in healthcare. Organizations invest more for the turnover of specialized employees. Hospitals expend thousands of dollars annually hiring and training new staff. Healthcare workers spend a significant percentage of time at work . Heavy workloads and long hours, burn out and turnover are a continued concern. Relationships in a nursing environment are complex and highly integrated. Affect is the experience of moods and emotions, and is influenced by behavior and interactions. Affect influences performance, decision making, safety, turnover and absence, prosocial behavior, and negotiation and conflict resolution which may …

Envisioning Magnet Designation: Raising The Bar For A Nursing Culture Of Ebp Awareness And Practice, Cindy Ford, Lisa Marguerite Fallon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Magnet designation requires an organization integrate evidence based practices (EBP) and research into clinical and operational activities (Magnet®). Removing barriers for nursing staff at the frontline to become engaged in EBP and creating a culture of inquiry can be a daunting task for nurse executives. A large health care system recently set a goal of increased bedside nurse EBP utilization and nurse confidence with creating a cultural of inquiry. A formal collaboration with university scientists has led to a tremendous increase in the number, quality, and rigor of nurse-led projects in the facility.

Background and Significance: The landmark …

Balance Self-Efficacy: Does It Affect Psychosocial Well-Being In Older Adults?, Mercy Ngosa Mumba, Ignacio Godinez

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of exercise on balance self-efficacy and to determine if there is an association between balance self-efficacy and performance on psychosocial outcomes.

There are 40.3 million people in the United States aged 65 and older. This is a drastic change from two decades ago when only 3.1 million Americans were older than 65 years of age. In 2010, over 38% of individuals over the age of 65 reported one or more disabilities including difficulties with walking, climbing stairs, and an inability to do regular errands alone. The older adults" bodies …

Private Mobile Phones As A Source Of Nursing Team Interruption During Medication Division And Administration, Polina Rozenberg, Elleonora Shnaiderman, Svitlana Rudenko

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: To estimate the relative rate of distractions that caused by audio notifications by mobile phones while focusing on long term distractions. We wanted to check whether there is a connection between the frequency and the relative rate of distractions that came from audio notifications, and especially the long term distractions, to the staff personnel's age and their youngest child's age. Moreover, we wanted to check if there is a connection between the perception of mobile phone as a cause of disturbance, to the frequency and relative rate of distractions that caused by its audio notifications.

Methods: The study was …

Combining Literature Review, Qualitative Descriptive Analysis, And Computerized Lexical Analysis To Investigate Hrqol In Schizophrenia, Carlos M. Janela

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

People with schizophrenia experience hallucinations, emotional withdrawal, and cognitive impairment as well as a variety of comorbidities that lessen their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) (Barnes et al., 2012; WHO, 2016). HRQoL refers to ways in which health, illness, and medical treatment influence a person"s perception of functioning and well-being (Chan et al., 2007). Optimizing HRQoL is a goal set by leading national and international health organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization (Healthy People 2020, 2016; WHO, 2016). Recently, the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) 2016 draft strategic plan identified the improvement …

The Work Readiness Of Senior Nursing Students In Turkey, Ayse Ergun, Abdullah Beyhan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The present study was conducted to identify work readiness among senior nursing students in Turkey.

Methods: This descriptive study was carried out with 1008 nursing senior year students from 15 universities 6 of which are state and 9 of private universities. Data were collected with the Work Readiness Scale (WRS). The Work Readiness Scale has 53 items with a 10-point Likert scale (0= strongly disagree and 10= strongly agree) and 4 subscale that are work competence (WC), social intelligence (SI), organizational acumen (OA) and personal work characteristics (PWC) (Walker et all, 2015, Caballero et all. 2011). Cronbach Alpha Value …

The Relationships Among Standardized Exam Results, Remediation Time, And Licensure Success, Pamela Williams, Susan C. Mills, Darrell R. Jr. Spurlock

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships among standardized exam scores, time spent on exam specific remediation, and licensure exam results using data from three years of senior classes.

Psychosocial Knowledge For Future Nursing And Midwifery Practice In Community Placement In Vietnam And Australia, Yvonne Karen Parry, Pauline Hill

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The oral presentation will report on two completed research projects which compare the levels of staff and student learning across two community based placements, one in the Vietnam highlands and one in a homelessness service in South Australia. Both community based placements provided health care to vulnerable and disadvantaged population groups. Community placements with vulnerable population groups provide nursing and midwifery students with the confidence needed to care for people with complex health and social issues in acute care settings. These placements enhanced the student"s clinical skills and linkages to psychosocial theories of human development. The Australian research project mixed …

Half The Sky: Use Of Literature To Teach Undergraduate Nursing Students About Global Health Equity, Jane Greene-Ryan, Jane Donovan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This presentation describes qualtiative findings from a global health assignment which we have used with undergraduate maternal child nursing students for the past ten years. We developed this assignment as a way to encourage students to reflect upon literature as well as current evidence when considering the needs of vulnerable populations of migrant women whom they are likely to encounter in their clinical practice. Our university is situated with a distinctly urban setting in the northeastern United States. Our diverse but inherently financially priviledged student body is situated within an inner city where many residents live far below the …

Using Trigger Films As A Bariatric Sensitivity Intervention To Improve Nursing Students' Attitudes And Beliefs, Margory A. Molloy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This project was a program evaluation. Its aim was to develop, implement, and evaluate the effects of a bariatric sensitivity intervention (BSI) on nursing students" attitudes toward obesity and their beliefs about caring for obese patients.

Methods: One-group repeated measures design used surveys immediately before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, and 30 days after the intervention to evaluate the effects of the BSI on nursing students" attitudes toward obesity and beliefs about obese persons. The BSI was delivered to a convenience sample of 70 first-semester nursing students enrolled in the introductory clinical nursing course of an accelerated BSN …

Knowledge Mobilization Of Methods And Findings Of Intimate Partner Violence Research In Canada's North, Pertice M. Moffitt, Heather Fikowski

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to highlight knowledge mobilization (a way of taking the knowledge generated by a study and putting it into action to afford change in a culturally and contextually congruent way) in relation to the research findings of this study and to specific strategies of knowledge mobilization used for our northern culture. Knowledge mobilization was conducted from the beginning of the research through to completion of the project and will extend beyond the completion date with dissemination of the findings. The process of knowledge mobilization occurred through a variety of different activities, some of which were …

Misconceptions About Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Complications Rate Based On Insertion Settings: A Comprehensive Literature Review, Ani Kaziu, Liam Mcneil, Laura Lee Robishaw, Erica Marie Luke, Elisha Son

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: With more than 300 million IV catheters sold and 60% to 90% of hospitalized patients requiring PIVC access in the United States, this intervention is the most common, invasive, patient procedure performed worldwide (Helm et al., 2015). Current guidelines for PIVC care suggest that complication rates may be increased when access is obtained in pre-hospital or emergency department settings over those placed in the inpatient care units. The 2011 CDC published guidelines state there is no need to replace PIVC more frequently than 72 to 96 hours in order to decrease the risk of complications in adult patients (CDC, …

Pain-Me-Free: A Video Game To Improve Geriatric Pain Management Using A Multi-Discipline Approach, Martha L. Martinez, Sandra Sanchez-Reilly, Jeanette Ross

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: In response to the IOM report the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) recognized the importance adequately preparing healthcare professionals to care for elders and developed minimum geriatrics competency guidelines grounded in evidence-based principles of quality care for older adults. Despite its prevalence, evidence suggests that pain is often poorly assessed/managed, especially in the elderly. The PAIN-ME-FREE (Pain Activity for Inter-professional Nursing and Medical Student Education Focusing on Response, Effectiveness and decreasing side E …

Preschool Children: What They Know About Asthma And How They Learn, Adaya A. Troyer, Tami Hodges Wyatt

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Childhood asthma is a growing societal problem that causes suffering for children and families. Asthma currently impacts 6.8 million children in the United States, with as many as 50-80% developing symptoms before the age of five ( Beydon et al., 2007; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Insitute, 2007). Short of finding a cure, the best way to address this health concern is to give children with asthma the resources they need to control their condition. Unfortunately, research and resources for young children with asthma are lacking. The authors hypothesize using age-appropriate education via technology, which promotes self-regulation with psychosocial …

Burnout And Intent To Leave Among Mid-Level Academic Nurse Leaders: An Unfolding Crisis, Linda Flynn, Pamela Ironside

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Much attention has been focused, appropriately, on nursing faculty shortages. Another growing international concern, however, is the critical shortage of mid-level academic nurse leaders such as associate and assistant deans. Since many future deanship vacancies are expected to be filled by current mid-level academic leaders, it is vital to the future of nursing education that we better understand the contributors to mid-level leader shortages (Morton, 2014). Occupational burnout has been found to be associated with job dissatisfaction and attrition in international samples of clinical-focused nurses as well as educators in other disciplines (Aiken, et al., 2012; Brunsting, Sreckovic, & …

The Cultural Impact Of An Interprofessional Nursing And Health Sciences Summer Academy, Audrey P. Miller, Chanadra T. Young-Whiting

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The vision of the 100: Nursing & Health Sciences Summer Academy is to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve as self-sufficient shareholders of the communities they serve. To create a positive transformation of society with a focus on the healthcare needs of underserved populations. The mission of the 100: Nursing & Health Sciences Summer Academy is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities. To prepare diverse healthcare professionals and leaders in the delivery of high quality, …

A Pilot Study Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Diabetes Prevention In A Medically Underserved Community, Stefanie Annette Schroeter, Kelley Anderson, Andrew C. Robie

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This pilot study evaluated the effectiveness of participation in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) for weight reduction in a sample of prediabetic individuals in an urban medically underserved community. The study also evaluated the challenges of implementing the NDPP into such a community, where rates of low education, poverty, medical comorbidities and psychosocial comorbidities are high. The NDPP was developed from a large multicenter study by Knowler and co-authors (2002), Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group, demonstrating a reduced risk for diabetes in prediabetic individuals who participated in an intensive lifestyle intervention program aimed at reducing weight and improving lifestyle …

Use Of The Pediatric Infant Parent Exam: Screening Maternal-Infant Interactional Synchrony During Well-Infant Visits, Kathryn Sridaromont

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Maternal-infant interactional synchrony is a dyadic interaction between mother and infant that provides an observable mutually regulated pattern of contingent reciprocal rhythm as each member makes behavioral adjustments to maintain a balance in the system (Leclere et al., 2014). Reciprocal synchronous interaction results in greater maternal sensitivity and more secure infant attachment. A major anticipatory need has been identified to screen for altered maternal-infant interaction early in life to identify at risk dyads and guide appropriate interventions to ameliorate maladaptive patterns. Nurses are well suited to screen early maternal-infant interactional synchrony as a component of well-baby visits via direct observation …

Barriers And Facilitators To Timely Epinephrine Administration For Anaphylaxis In Schools: A Systematic Review, Emily Christensen, Susi Miller, Victoria Von Sadovszky

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Anaphylaxis affects 2% of the United States population and the incidence is increasing the US, UK, and Australia (Koplin, Marcin, & Allen, 2011; Lieberman et al, 2006). Rates of anaphylaxis are highest in children between the ages of 0 and 19 years, with between 10%-18% cases of all pediatric anaphylaxis occurring in schools (Song, Worm, & Lieberman, 2014). In children not previously diagnosed with anaphylaxis, 24% of first time anaphylaxis occurred at school (Dinakar, 2012). In 32 cases of fatal anaphylaxis in the school setting, 28% of those were due do a delay in the administration of epinephrine (Sicherer …

Students' Perceptions Of Front-End Loading Of Didactic And Simulation Classes In A Maternal Child Course, Judy M. Comeaux, Julie A. Baker-Townsend

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The purpose of the presentation is to share an innovative approach to teaching undergraduate BSN students" concepts and practices essential to maternal child nursing prior to inpatient clinical experiences.

Methods: In an effort to improve confidence and ensure acceptable skill level in the maternal child specialty areas, all didactic and simulation experiences were front-end loaded during the first two weeks of the semester. This concept was developed to improve knowledge of maternal child principles to promote safe practices in various inpatient clinical areas of maternal child health. Evidence-based studies have shown the use of laboratory simulators help students become …

Transforming Dnp Practice Partnerships Through Meaningful Student Initiatives And Structured Collaborations, Mary A. Hooshmand, Jessica R. Williams, Kenya Snowden, Cynthia L. Foronda

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies (UMSONHS) Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) program has developed a unique approach to practice immersion. During this time, students have been exposed to an increasingly diverse array of educational experiences with a broad range of healthcare partners across local, national, and international communities. The objective is to expand students" leadership skills for serving at the forefront of the 21^st century heath care system by providing transformational experiences. Ensuring such opportunities remain available for each successive class requires maintaining strong bonds with an infrastructure of health providers throughout the community …

The Effects Of Tai Chi Exercise On Cardiovascular Functions: A Meta-Analysis, Hsiao-Ping Shih, Yueh-Yen Fang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) continues to rise, and will be accounted for 23.6 million global deaths by 2030. Physical activity plays an important role on cardiac rehabilitation. Prior studies had suggested that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation had contributed to a reduction of 20% mortality in patients with coronary artery disease. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese conditioning exercise, is well recognized by its effect on relaxation. Many studies had investigated its effect on cardiovascular functions, however, there was a lack of direct measure on heart functions and the study results were inconsistent …

"Gift Of Life": Comparing Factors Involving Non-Directed Kidney Donor Motivation For Social Workers And Nurses, Cheryl K. Giefer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This research examines donor motivations using a research design from earlier investigations evaluating the persuasiveness of the National Kidney Foundation"s (NKF) altruistic "gift of life" frame. Earlier studies produced mixed results, showing, in particular, substantially more support for material incentives among an international sample of nursing professionals as compared to a convenience sample of college students. The purpose of this exploratory study is to compare nurses and social workers on each of three measures used as indicators of kidney donor motivation: 1) social distance between donor and recipient; 2) support for material incentives as a component of motivation to …

Regular Sport Activity Is Positively Associated With Biopsychosocial Outcomes In Adults With Congenital Heart Disease, Hsiao-Ling Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore whether adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) engaged in regular sport, and to examine whether participating in sport activities on a regular basis was associated with increase exercise capacity as well as better quality of life in adults with CHD.

Methods: From March 2014 to July 2014, a total of one hundred and thirty adults (82 female, 48 male, 18 -61 years) with various CHD were included in this study, twenty four (18.5%) with simple CHD, seventy four with moderate CHD (56.9%), and thirty two (24.6%) with great complexity CHD. Participants …

Perceptions Of Self-Reported Civility Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Abby Grammer Horton, Norma Graciela Cuellar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Nearly 62% of students and faculty in nursing education have reported incivility in an academic setting. The majority of the evidence in the literature describes Student Incivility as faculty to student or student to faculty. Few studies have identified student to student. It is uncertain how students perceive their level of civility. Incivility between students can impact participation in the class resulting in failure, poor attrition, stress, anxiety, depression, and lack of self-esteem.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify perceptions of self-reported civility in undergraduate nursing students.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study of undergraduate …

Impact Of High-Fidelity Simulation On Teaching Medical Nursing, Yaohua Gu, Zhijie Zou, Yangun Liu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose:Â Â The purpose of this study was to examine the High-Fidelity Simulation to improve disease-related knowledge level of junior students in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and to explore the students evaluation on High-Fidelity Simulation.

Methods:  The study used a within-group, pre-post test design with twenty-three students of a nursing school in central city in the People’s Republic of China. Students were divided into four groups of five to six students. Facilitated by the same teacher, the four groups performed simulations in four different days. For each group, three simulation scenarios with high-fidelity simulator were implemented. …