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The Effectiveness Of Music Interventions On Reducing Anxiety, Sedative Requirements, Pain, And Improving Physiological Outcomes And Satisfaction Among Adult Patients Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review Protocol, Shuk Yee Ko, Janita Pak-Chun Chau

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Background: Anxiety and pain are common problems in patients undergoing a colonoscopy procedure. High levels of anxiety may result in more difficult and painful procedures, incomplete procedures, greater medication uses, increased likelihood of sedative-related complications, and prevent the patients from undertaking the examination (Stirling et al., 2007). High anxiety levels may also lead to negative physiological outcomes including elevated blood cortisol levels, increased blood pressure, heart rates, and respiratory rates. Music is well recognized as an important and safe intervention to aid the healing processes (Johnson et al., 2012). Music intervention has been …

The Effect Of The Burnout On The Negative And Positive Automatic Thought In A Japanese Nurse, Takashi Ohue, Michiko Moriyama, Takashi Nakaya

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the effect on a burnout of the negative automatic thought and positive automatic thought in a nurse, and to consider effective cognitive approach.

Methods: A total of 336 nurses (27 males and 309 females) who worked at 5 acute-care hospitals were asked to complete a questionnaire that was designed to determine the status of burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory:MBI) and automatic thoughts (Automatic Thoughts Questionnare-Revised). Ethical considerations : The protocol of this study was approved by the Hiroshima University Ethics Committee, Japan. The objectives and …

Development Of A New Growth And Development Sectors For The Family System Unit, Junko Honda, Naohiro Hohashi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: "Family Development Theory" is a theory utilized when performing family assessment in the area of family nursing. However in modern families diversity has become pronounced, and it has become difficult to apply family development theories that are based on the traditional family model. The authors, based on family members' perception of changes in the structure and function of families, have developed and repeatedly revised the "Growth and Development Sectors for the Family System Unit" which they are proposing as a replacement for family development theory. In this study, in order to further …

Hot Topics In Nurse Practitioner Clinical Education: An Evidenced-Based Review, Julie A. Stanik-Hutt, Benita Walton-Moss

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Clinical competence is the core of NP practice. High quality clinical education is crucial to the development of NP competence. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss controversial issues related to clinical preparation of NPs. Evidence on the four issues will be presented and discussed, including: registered nurse (RN) experience prior to NP preparation, requirements for a minimum number of hours of student clinical practicum, use of simulation to supplement or replace clinical practica, and incorporation of interprofessional education (IPE) in order to produce graduates who are ready to create interprofessional practice. …

Pilot Study To Describe The Substance Use Experiences Of Hiv-Positive Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (Msm) Between The Ages Of 18-29 In San Francisco, Austin Nation

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: The prevalence of HIV among young Black men who have sex with men (MSM) is three to four times higher than white MSM. Young black MSM are run-aways and homeless, forcing them to survive on the streets by becoming sex workers, engaging in unprotected anal intercourse because either they or their partner is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Previous studies cite crack cocaine use, sex while high on crack cocaine, marijuana and alcohol, or sharing needles for injection drugs as strongly associated with HIV infection among young black MSM. The …

Health Status Of Postpartum Women: Bladder Symptoms, Postpartum Depression, And Physical Activity, Jeung-Im Kim, Young-Mi Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The overall purpose of this study was to determine the levels and the associations among postpartum health outcomes. The specific research objectives were as follows; first, to describe general and obstetric characteristics, secondly to describe the levels of the bladder syndrome, postpartum depression, physical activities and postpartum fatigue, thirdly to explain the differences of health outcomes at time-points. Lastly it was aimed to show the associations of the health outcomes.

Methods: Study design was a cross-sectional research, at time-points of 4-, 8-, and 12 weeks to know the changes over the time. …

Home Visit Nurse's Thoughts For Complementary And Alternative Medicine (Cam) In Japan, Atsuko Tokushige, Sayuri Tanaka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: In Japan, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) of knowledge and skills of the visiting nurses is required with the spread of palliative care due to an increase in cancer sufferers and complication of the disease structure in aging. In the report of the group "Research on Complementary and Alternative therapy of cancer in our country" in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare grant-in-aid for cancer research, for the use in the medical field, that 44.6% of cancer patients are using one or more types of CAM has been reported. 1). This …

Personal Weight Beliefs Predictive Of Eating Behavior Patterns And Actual Weight In Young African-American Women, Stephanie Pickett

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: Over 80% of African American (AA) women in the United States (US) are overweight or obese. Weight management in AA women is multifaceted and not completely understood. However, cultural beliefs about weight suggest that many AA women hold beliefs about their weight that may interfere with a desire to engage in behaviors for weight management, it is not known whether personal weight beliefs are predictive of weight management behavior. Personal weight beliefs were defined as a multidimensional concept consisting of three domains including the descriptive characteristics, causal attributions, and consequences of one's …

Medication Adherence Intention And Health Status Among People With Osteoarthritis In Korea: Pilot Study For Development Of Medication Adherence Program, Yang Heui Ahn

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore medication adherence intention and health status among people with osteoarthritis in Korea, to provide data that could be utilized to develop intervention strategies for medication adherence.

Methods: A survey design was employed. The participants were 157 patients with osteoarthritis in a rural community of Korea who were interviewed on adherence to prescribed medications. A direct interview method was carried out in January, 2013. Instruments were the Modified Morisky Scale, the Korean Western Ontario McMaster Universities, the Stanford Health Assessment Questionnaire, the Korean Center for …

Depression, Balance, And Cognitive Function In The Elderly That Practice And Do Not Practice Yoga: A Comparative Study, Hermes Gonzalez, Maria De Los Angeles Villarreal-Reyna, Ana Maria Arredondo, Wendy Molina

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: To identify the relationship between the levels of depression, balance problems, and cognitive impairment in Mexican elderly that practice and do not practice yoga.

Methods: This study will be evaluated using a descriptive comparative correlational design with two different groups: the yoga group (n1=65) and the non-yoga group (n2=65). The sample size will be estimated using the nQuery Advisor 7.0 software; level of confidence 90%, margin of error 5%, and a correlation of .35. The following variables will be observed using standardized assessments: depression, balance, and cognitive impairment. The outcomes will be …

Preoperative Education And Its Associated Factors Among The Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty, Yun-Yi Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study for discussion about preoperative education and its associated factors among the patients with total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: A descriptive and comparative study, purposive sampling, the sample source from a medical center in the middle area of Taiwan was prepared to accept total knee arthroplasty (N=60) which divided into two groups: the control group (n=30) and experimental group (n=30). The research data collection processes is that in the case of out-patient admission and 24-48 hours before surgery to an interview that to explain the purpose of study and …

The Influence Of Participation In Self-Help Groups On Laryngectomized Patients, Kaori Haba, Rieko Kawamoto, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Aya Takahashi, Kumiko Kotake, Yuki Nagamatsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to clarify factors affecting laryngectomized patients' participation in self-help groups and to examine the support for laryngectomized patients' participation in self-help groups and for the promotion of their social participation.

Methods: Subjects were 893 laryngectomized patients who agreed to participate in this research among 1,828 laryngectomized patients registered in self-help groups in Tokyo and Kyushu-Okinawa region in Japan. Survey content was basic attributes (age, sex, the number of years after undergoing laryngectomy, occupation at the time of investigation, family structure, and the main method of conversation) …

Impact Of Marital Coping On Body Image And Sexual Relationship Among Breast Cancer Survivors, Su-Ying Fang, Tzu-Chun Chen, Yi-Chen Lin, Wan-Chun Tung, Hsiu-Mei Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: Changes in body image and sexual relationships can be problematic for women after breast cancer treatments. Breast cancer is a challenge that may change women's usual roles and that can be stressful for women's relationship with their partners. The use of ineffective coping efforts to deal with marital conflicts could result in a lack of support from the partner, which could have a negative impact on a woman's body image and sexual relationships. Understanding women's particular marital coping efforts to deal with their marital conflict and their association with body image as …

The Effect Of Characteristics Of Medical Market And Institutions On Staff-Mixing Level Of Long-Term Care Hospitals, Hanju Lee, Dong Hwan Kim, Hee Sun Kang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: As the number of long-term care hospitals has quickly increased in Korea with a rapidly aging population, it is time to provide appropriate services for patients not only quantitative but also qualitative perspective. Professional nursing services which are provided in long-term care hospitals that performs as an intermediary care-given institution between acute care facilities and nursing homes, is very important to ensure patients safety. It is considered that the level of staff-mixing reflects the quality of nursing service. However, the current system that allows nursing aides to serve as part of registered …

The Carers Of People With Dementia In The Sub-Acute Facility: A Qualitative Study, Allison Fiona Williams, Kimberley Crawford, Melissa Bloomer, Robin Digby

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: When a person with dementia is receiving in-hospital treatment, transitioning through the hospital system and subsequently assessed as requiring residential care, family caregivers may feel overwhelmed and disempowered by the healthcare system (Haesler et al. 2010). There is a danger that the caregiver will feel excluded from decision-making and uncertain about their role as key provider of care for their relative (Efraimsson et al.2006). Although there is a growing body of literature exploring family involvement in the care of persons with dementia in Australia and internationally, minimal research has been conducted on …

Integrating Genomics Into Nursing Education, Ann H. Maradiegue, Quannetta T. Edwards

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

To provide nursing faculty with strategies and resources to be able to integrate genomic information into their existing curriculum. Evidence: Nurses must be knowledgeable in the current scientific discoveries related to health care in order to practice effectively. Recent genomic advances include novel drug therapies, more nuanced reproductive counselling and reproductive options, enhanced risk assessment, and expanded clinical laboratory testing. Genomic discoveries are expected to transform future health care and nurses are 'key' to this transformation. As the largest healthcare discipline, nurses are in the position to educate, care for and manage individuals …

Risk Factors And Outcomes Associated With Initial Use Of Inappropriate Indwelling Urinary Catheters Among Hospitalized Elderly Patients, Shih-Ting Piao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the risk factors and clinical outcomes for initiation of inappropriate urinary catheterization among hospitalized elderly in Southern Taiwan. Methods: The subjects were selected with a purposive sampling method at a medical center in Southern Taiwan from October 29, 2012 to May 19, 2013. A prospective study was conducted to collect data from hospitalized elders who used IUCs within 48 hours after admission. One hundred and fifteen patients were recruited. Data was collected including: demographic variables, Charlson Comorbidity Index, Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living, Geriatric Depression Scale Short …

Spotlight On Practice: Achieving Excellence In Service, Accountability, And Professional Leadership, Rani Hajela Srivastava, Jane Paterson, Gabriella Golea, Margaret Gehrs

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

While much has been written about the implementation of Nursing best practice guidelines within hospitals, there is a dearth of evidence on how to support such implementation within a mental health and addictions environment, and in an integrated interprofessional manner. This presentation will describe how one large mental health and addictions academic teaching hospital endeavored to promote best practice guidelines (BPG's) as part of a new strategic direction and practice plan. It will highlight how the unique aspects of organizational culture were considered during the selection, development, implementation, and evaluation of BPG's in …

Beyond The Braden Scale: Effectiveness Of A Small Group Educational Program On Neuro-Nurses' Braden Risk Assessment Scores And Number Of Preventative Nursing Interventions, Shakira Lita Ismay Henderson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers remain an utmost healthcare concern because of the significant emotional and physical toll on the patient and the large financial impact on hospitals. With an incidence rate of 38% and a total annual cost of approximately $11 billion dollars in the United States, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service will not reimburse for these injuries. Neurological patients are even more susceptible to pressure ulcer formation than most patients. Consequently, neuro- nurses are charged with being implementation experts of preventative nursing interventions in response to their risk assessments. Yet …

Dyspnea Management Experiences Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Qualitative Study, Wei-Chun Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: Dyspnea is the primary chief complains for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dyspnea refers to the subjective perception of illness used to describe 'a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of qualitatively distinct sensations of varying intensity'. This experience is derived from the influences of physiological, psychological, social, and environmental factors and results in physiological and behavioral reactions. For patients with COPD, dyspnea is a subjective body feeling that often creates enormous distress for patients. However, most of dyspnea health examination and measurement are from objective data. There were …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Rejecting Use Behavior Of Trans-Fatty Acid Among Children, Shu Yu, Chun-Hsia Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: Health damage due to trans-fatty acid (TFA) is an important issue around the world, however there is a relatively few studies to explore TFA, particularly for children. The main purpose of this study consisted of investigating children's rejecting TFA use behavior as well as identifying influencing factors and predictors of the behavior.

Methods: A cross-sectional research design was conducted to 1086 children studying in the fifth and sixth grader in Taiwan (562 male occupied 51.75%; 524 female occupied 48.25%). A questionnaire was used to collect data.

Results: The main finding indicated that …

A Study Of Service Quality Perception For Blood Donors, Shu-Chen Yang, Chin-Ching Yu, Shu-Wen Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate blood donors' satisfaction of service quality in a blood donation center.

Methods: A total of 423 blood donors were randomly selected from the database of a blood center in Taichung, Taiwan, with a final sample of 407 participated in this cross-sectional study. Data was collected by a 31-item Blood Donor Satisfaction Scale (BDSS), measuring five dimensions: tangible, reliability, convenience, responsiveness and benefit, on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from very dissatisfactory (score= 1) to very satisfactory (score= 5). Participants were aged between 17-61 years …

Baby Boy Jones: Using Technology To Engage Undergraduate Nursing Students In A Case-Based Learning Activity, Lisa M. Cleveland, Bonnie Taylor, Bruce Paper, Linda Grace Solis

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: Case-based learning activities (CBLAs) are an effective strategy for teaching clinical reasoning and decision-making skills in the health sciences. Baby Boy Jones, our prototype CBLA focused on newborn infection, is an interactive, unfolding case scenario within the context of interprofessional care, deployed as a web-based independent learning activity. The purpose of this presentation is to describe the develpment of this CBLA, discuss learning outcomes and student attitudes as well as our plans for continued development of this project.

Methods: The CBLA, situated in the undergraduate maternal-newborn nursing course, was designed using SoftChalk' …

Identifying Entry-Level Nursing Practice Characteristics And Emerging Trends In The United States Through Evidence-Based Research, Ada Woo, Kathy Apple, Philip Dickison

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Identifying Entry-Level Nursing Practice Characteristics and Emerging Trends in the United States through Evidence-Based Research Preferred Presentation. Format: Oral or poster presentations. Learner Objectives: The learner will be able to describe entry-level nursing practice characteristics and emerging practice trends in the U.S. The learner will be able to describe demographics, such as nursing experience and work setting, of entry-level nurses in the U.S. Research Purpose and Target Audience: The authors aim to identify entry-level nursing practice characteristics through a series of large-scale practice analysis studies. In addition to practice characteristics, emerging trends in …

Application Of Propensity Scores To Estimate The Association Between Cardiovascular Disease And Meridian Energy, Ping-Ho Chen, Chen-Jei Tai, Li-Yin Chien, Sheng-Miauh Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Background: According to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the physiological and pathological changes of the internal organs are presented on the external manifestation through meridian energy. But no documentation is available which shows the actual impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on meridian energy.

Purpose: This paper reports a study to describe the physiological indicators and the meridian energy among adult people. Also, the study explored the net impact of CVD on yin, yang, and overall meridian energy.

Methods: A health examination data at a university hospital in Taipei from 1st August …

Partnership-Based Health Care: Applying Principles Of Caring To Entire System, Teddie Potter

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

We know that Caring Science is very effective in relations with patients and families. We also know it is a key pillar of the nursing profession. However we sometimes lack the resources or tools to effectively apply caring science at the systems level. This presentation has several objectives. The first is to introduce the audience to two new theories for nursing practice, education, and research: The BASE of Nursing Practice, and Cultural Transformation Theory. Attendees will learn how these theories can support the application of Caring Science at a systems level. The second …

Zero New Hiv And Tb Infection: Vision Impossible With The Current Management Of Lgbti Students In A Rural-Based University, Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Peter Thomas Sandy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact Homophobia has on HIV/AIDS management for LGBTI students in a South African Rural-Based University with the view of developing a "LGBTI-friendly" HIV/AIDS management model.

Methods: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) methodology was used to conduct this study. Individual interviews (n=12) and focus group interviews, (n=2 X 8) were used as data collection methods. An open interview format was adopted with the use of two open-ended questions focusing on the experience of stigma, descrimination and utilisation of the available HIV programmes on campus.

Results: …

The Effectiveness Of Exercise Program For Aerobic Fitness In Adults With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mei-Ling Wu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this research aims to review current knowledge concerning the effectiveness of exercise program for cardiopulmonary function among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients. Furthermore, a meta-analysis was performed to examine the cumulative evidence of aerobic fitness.

Methods: Studies were identified through a systemic search process. The keywords used were exercise, physical exercise, therapeutic exercise, supervised exercise, exercise therapy, physical fitness, physical activity, exercise training, aerobic training, walking, bicycling, yoga, dancing, or jogging in combination with lupus or systemic lupus erythematosus. Inclusion criteria were experimental study, the intervention consists of a …

Connections For Learning: An Innovative Program To Support Culturally And Linguistically Diverse Students, Robyn E. Nash, Rena Frohman, Pamela M. Lemcke

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Cultural, academic and social challenges can present significant obstacles to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students' achievement of personal and professional goals. This paper reports on the Connections for Learning Program (CLP), a collaborative, co-curricular initiative that supports undergraduate and postgraduate CALD students in the Faculty of Health at QUT. As expressed in the UNESCO Guidelines on Intercultural Education (2006), 'intercultural education cannot be just a simple 'add on' to the regular curriculum. It needs to concern the learning environment as a whole, as well as other dimensions of educational processes' (p. 19). …

Obtaining Required Childhood Vaccinations: The Latino Immigrant Experience, Barbara Derose

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Vaccinations are an important step in preventing childhood illnesses and disease outbreaks in the community. Complete immunizations before school assure eligibility for enrollment and protect children against severe illness. The fact that foreign-born children of Latino immigrants face health disparities in receiving vaccinations is well documented. However, there is little information in the literature about the actual experience of immigrants facing the complexities of the health system, and through their eyes, which factors ultimately affect vaccination rates of immigrant Latino children. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to give voice to Latino …