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The Helpp Zone App For Survivors Of Ipv, Joseph Burroughs

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Our objective was to build a mobile app called HELPP (Health, Education on safety, and Legal Participant Preferred) Zone app to help users of mobile technology recognize, respond and prevent Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). IPV is a serious, preventable public health problem. It is described as physical, sexual, or psychological harm inflicted by a current or former partner or spouse. IPV has brought serious public health and social justice issues to people, especially the young who may not report it because they are afraid to tell friends and family. If IPV is left unchecked, it will bring short term …

It Takes A Village: Addressing Health Inequities Via Nurse Practitioner Education, Felesia Renee Bowen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Introduction: This presentation describes how nurse practitioner (NP) education can be used to ameliorate the effects of health inequities in an urban area. In the United States (U.S.) minorities who reside in urban areas experience noticeable health inequities when compared with their white counterparts. Primary care providers offer valuable preventive care and screening services that are needed to prevent and manage chronic conditions. Early screening, detection and access to primary care services can make a significant difference in the quality and longevity of an individual's life. Nurse practitioners can ease the burden of …

Infused Telemental Health Home Monitoring: Right Care, Right Time, Right Place, Deborah A. Harris-Cobbinah

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented Monday, July 28, 2014:

History of Telemental Health Program: CCHT and Telemental Health (TMH) are nationwide VHA programs. 2003-Care Coordination (CCHT) started, 2008-New York Harbor added Telemental Health as a subdivision. New York Harbor has 100 CCHT enrollees, 200 Telemental Health enrollees. Two designated Telemental Health Care Coordinators. Abstract Content: To provide current information to health clinicians regarding expanded provisions of patient care beyond mental health institutional settings to Veterans with mental health and co-morbid medical diagnosis using of health informatics, integrated mental health and medical disease management protocols and Telehealth technologies. This presentation/poster will also review New …

Fostering Healthy Work Environments: Diversity And Health Equity Competencies For Managers, Rani Hajela Srivastava, Kristin Cleverley, Janet Mawhinney

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Although it is well recognized that 21st century health system transformation requires a foundation of equity and cultural competence, this goal continues to be challenging and elusive. Healthcare providers and organizations need to navigate complex, intersectional layers of diversity and social determinants in order to develop effective strategies to achieve equity and quality care for all. The purpose of this interactive presentation is to describe an innovative approach to equity education being used to guide the development of individual and organizational capacity for cultural competence and equity. The initiative was undertaken as part …

The Family Partners For Health Study: A Randomized Cluster Control Trial For Child And Parent Weight Management, Diane C. Berry, Madeline Neal, Natnaree Aimyong, Robert G. Mcmurray, Gail D'Eramo Melkus, Emily Gail Hall, Todd A. Schwartz, Dean J. Amatuli

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to test a two-phased nutrition and exercise education, coping skills training, and exercise intervention for overweight or obese low-income ethnic minority 2nd to 4th grade children and their parents in rural North Carolina, U.S.

Methods: A cluster randomized controlled trial was carried out with 358 children (7-10 years) and a parent (n = 358). General linear mixed models were used to determine the effects of the intervention on weight, adiposity, health behaviors and eating and exercise self-efficacy by examining changes in children and parents from baseline …

The Emergence And Evolution Of The Intensive Care Patient Diary, Ingrid Egerod

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The intensive care patient diaries originated in the Scandinavia countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. In the 1990's, the ICU nurses began keeping the ICU diary with the purpose of helping their patients come to terms with their illness following being discharged from the hospital. The diaries were written by the nurses, with the patient's family contributing as well. Following being critically ill and being cared for in the intensive care setting, patients were found to be developing psychological problems such as nightmares, hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, depression and symptoms of posttraumatic stress. …

Factors Influencing Overweight And Healthy Lifestyles In Adolescents: Supporting Evidence To Guide Effective Interventions, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Overweight/obesity remains a significant public health problem that threatens the health outcomes of adolescents. Thirty-two percent of youth are now overweight or obese. Substantial health disparities exist with minority youth experiencing even higher rates of these problems. Overweight teens have multiple adverse health outcomes, including depression, anxiety, poor social skills and problems with academic performance. Identifying factors that influence overweight/obesity in adolescents is critical in order to develop targeted interventions to prevent this public health epidemic. The first paper in this symposium will describe the relationships among sleep, gender, mood and weight in …

Expanding Our Understanding Complex Decision-Making In Emergent, Routine And Urgent Ethically Challenging Clinical Situations, Monica Mclemore

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 24, 2014:

Purpose: Nurses routinely provide care to patients in ethically challenging situations. The purpose of this study was to discover and identify the continuum between conscientious objectors and designated staff in the provision of nursing care to women seeking abortions. More specifically, we sought to gain a deeper understanding of processes that nurses use when making clinical decisions in ethically challenging situations in both urgent and routine care provision using abortion as the clinical context.

Methods: Constructivist grounded theory method was used. A purposive sample of 24 nurses who currently or previously work in …

Factors Associated With Physical Activity In Kindergarten Children, Carol L. Hammonds, Janet C. Meininger

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: Reversing obesity is an urgent public health need for children: worldwide, in 2011 more than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight 1. Increasing intensity and duration of physical activity (PA) is a strategy to aid in preventing and reducing obesity. According to limited available research, PA in kindergarten children is decreasing below recommended guidelines and sedentary behavior is increasing 2; the potential to change the obesity trajectory, however, is greater in early childhood when healthy behaviors are 'imprinted' and entrenched 3. More than 11,207,000 children in the United …

The Changing Role Of The Chief Nursing Executive In An Enculturated Evidenced-Based Practice Environment, Mary G. Nash

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Purpose: This presentation will discuss the transitions that the most senior nurse leader, Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) must make in his/her role to sustain the EBP culture and support mid-level nurse leaders.

Methods: As the most senior nursing leader in the organization, the Chief Nursing Executive (CNE) creates the vision and simultaneously maintains overall accountability for promoting a culture of evidence-based practice within a healthcare organization.

Results: Nursing staff empowerment is reported as a positive outcome of establishing an EBP practice environment. Nursing staff experience a renewed sense of confidence which can translate …

Parent's Perception Of Recommendation Of Hpv Vaccination For Adolescent Children, Maria Jefferson-Walker

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are approximately 40 types of genital HPV. Some types are responsible for most cases of cervical cancer in woman and other forms of cancer in men and women. Other types of HPV are responsible for genital warts in both men and women ('HPV Vaccinations,' 2011). In a CDC report (2011), in the United States, 11,000 new cases of cervical cancer occur each year and about 1 in 100 sexually active individuals contract genital warts at some time. The purpose of this study is to examine parents' knowledge regarding HPV, …

Engaging Nurses Across Disciplinary, Organizational And Sectoral Boundaries For The Health Of Vulnerable Populations: A Systemic Model Of An Unfolding Interface Nursing Practice In Quebec (Canada), Lauralie Richard

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014:

Purpose: It is internationally renowned that primary care nurses are key actors in public health programs that are dedicated to vulnerable populations. In Qu'bec (Canada), such programs provide opportunities to develop a nursing practice at the interface of Health and Social Service Centres (HSSC) and community resources in order to reduce social vulnerability and health inequalities. Some nurses are now crossing their disciplinary, organizational and sectoral boundaries to engage in what we refer to here as interface nursing practice. Yet, to our knowledge, no study has documented this unfolding practice. The objective of …

A Place At The Table: Voices Of Nursing At The Un, Bringing The Voice Of The Un To Nurses, Holly Shaw

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

The UN System serves as the world's main transnational forum. While only the governmental representatives make decisions, civil society, through its representatives, have an opportunity to offer voice and input into the deliberative process. STTI and NIGH (Nightingale Initiative for Global Health) are affiliated with the Department of Public Information (DPI) and accredited with Special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), assuring a voice and a place at policy discussions. This symposium includes presentations by a NYC based panel that will share their experience participating in UN activities, events and …

Perceptions Of Aging And Interaction Self-Efficacy With Older Adults Among Nursing Students Through The Intergeneration Service-Learning Program, Jiin-Ru Rong, Shu-Chen Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: In today's society, the young people lack of opportunities interact with community-dwelling older adults. Many young adults, even including nursing students, may have negative attitude toward aging and have no confidence or no interest in interaction with elderly people. The healthy aging attitude and gerontological caring skills are essential competences for nurses in providing humanity gerontology care. In this study, the intergenerational service-learning program (IGSLP) was provided for nursing students to promote positive attitude to aging, interaction and communication skills with older adults.

Methods: This was a two-group pre and post-test quasi-experimental …

How Politics Affect The Development And Evolvement Of A Nursing Program: Engaging Colleagues In The Community To Improve Global Health Outcomes, Patricia R. Messmer, Amy C. Pettigrew, Annette Gibson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Thursday, July 24, 2014:

On December 10, 2013 Barack Obama shook hands with Raul Castro at Mandela's memorial in South Africa. This gesture can be viewed as a move toward global cooperation and expanding Miami Dade College (MDC) community across 90 miles addressing community health nursing, service learning and medical missions for academics and global health outcomes.

Purpose: Of this historical study was to shed light of the Cuban influence for the past 50+ years on the nursing program at Miami Dade College (MDC).

Methods: Interviews from primary and secondary sources were collected along with a collection …

Bullying And Its Prevention Among A National Sample Of Israeli Icu Nurses, Freda Dekeyser Ganz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of bullying as well as what measures were taken to prevent it, as perceived by a national sample of Israeli ICU nurses. Background: 'Bullying refers to repeated, offensive, abusive, intimidating, or insulting behaviors; abuse of power; or unfair sanctions that make recipients feel humiliated, vulnerable, or threatened, thus creating stress and undermining their self-confidence (Embree, & White, 2010; Hutchinson, Wilkes, Jackson & Vickers, 2010; Murray, 2009; Rowell, 2005; Yildrim & Yildrim, 2007).' This phenomenon has been shown to be widespread within nursing …

Supportive Education And Follow-Up For New Fathers, Terry A. Throckmorton, Terri L. Newsom

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a specialized multi-modal program for new fathers on their expectations of the baby, depression, anxiety, stress (DASS21), and quality of life.

Methods: This exploratory study employed a one group, repeated measures design to evaluate a facilitated program to educate and support new fathers during the transition into fatherhood. Prospective fathers were recruited from the rosters for the antenatal classes taught at a medical center hospital system in Texas. Fathers who agreed to participate in the study had the study explained and …

The Resilience In Illness Model: Dialogue On Applicability In Other Illness Conditions And Difficult/Traumatic Life Circumstances, Joan E. Haase

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Background: Individuals who develop a positive approach to deal with difficult life circumstance and/or traumatic events are often called 'resilient'. In the United States, the Institute of Medicine and National Institutes of Health identified research on positive health concepts, such as resilience, as a priority. Over her 35 year career as a nurse researcher, Dr. Joan Haase developed the Resilience in Illness Model (RIM) in adolescents/young adults (AYA) with chronic illnesses, especially cancer. The resulting RIM explains large amounts of variance in outcomes of self-transcendence (62%) and resilience resolution (67%) for AYA with …

Dating Cafe Ambassadors Programme: A Bystander Education Programme To Prevent Dating Violence In Hong Kong, Janet Yuen Ha Wong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Hong Kong was the median city with prevalence of physical victimization being 25.6% and sexual coercion being 13% among dating partners in university campus. The study also found 37.7% of university students in Hong Kong reported suicidal ideation, which was above average among 32 countries. The high prevalence of dating violence and severity of suicidal ideation among university students in Hong Kong accentuate the need to tackle dating violence by interventions specifically targeting the Chinese population. Purpose: The Dating Cafe Ambassadors Programme is evaluated in this pilot study. The programme is the first …

Using Diaries To Explore The Lived Experiences Of Primary Healthcare Clinic Nursing Managers In Two South African Provinces, Pascalia Ozida Munyewende

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Purpose: There is global recognition of the importance of the health workforce illustrated by the 2013 Global Forum on Human Resources for Health which asserted that the foundation for Universal Health Coverage and the post-2015 development agenda focuses around health care workers. Locally and internationally nurses are majority of health care providers in any health care system. In South Africa the majority of primary health care (PHC) clinics are managed by nurses. Currently, South Africa is on the brink of another wave of major health system reforms that underscore the centrality of PHC. …

High Quality And Low Cost: Evidence-Based Nursing Workshops In A Large Health Care Organization, Rivka Hazoref, Limor Yariv, Dorit Weiss, Peles Bortz Anat

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Background: The trend for identify evidence of clinical nursing activity will lead to the most significant reform in the nursing profession in the years to come. The traditional practices in nursing still based on experience and health organizations around the world are currently required to minimize the gap between tradition practice and current evidence. The main process that can assimilate a new professional language in evidence based nursing as a well structured educational program.

Purpose: To implement an educational program of EBP in clinical fields based on self learning model. Objectives of a …

Sustaining Global And Local Nursing Voice At The United Nations, Raissa Lynn Sanchez, Gloria Chan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: This presentation will describe the development of chapter and regional programs and projects that focus on UN goals and initiatives, highlighting the STTI Region 14 UN Interest group and the NIGH UN Interest Group Team. The response among STTI and NIGH members to these initiatives has been positive and enduring, with members demonstrating interest in pursuing meaningful opportunities to collaborate on global health and nursing issues. Programs have included evening education and all day symposia, networking, and fundraising events held at universities and UN Headquarters. UN goals and activities have provided young …

Youth Un Representatives: Emerging Roles For Youth At The Un, Timothy Shi, D. J. Schnabel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: This purpose of this presentation is to describe the newly established Youth Representative role within the UN System, and activities associated with the DPI NGO (Department of Public Information) and ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council). Youth engagement in the UN is regarded as a crucial focus for developing leadership and particpation in the resolution of transnational issues. Activities and opportunities for youth participation (18-24) will be explored and discussed.

Methods: The experience of the UN Youth Representatives will be highlighted for STTI members interested in enagement of young members. Mentorship and collaboration …

Meta-Analyses Of Epigenetics Risk Factors For Prevention Of Hypertension: Angiotensinogen Human Gene Variations Across Different Race-Ethnicity Groups, Guey-Shiun Huang, Kidest Babi, Shyang-Yun Pamela K. Shiao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014:

Background: Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart diseases, stroke, and kidney diseases. Previous research suggests an association between Angiotensinogen (AGT) single nucleotide polymorphisms M235T variations and hypertension. Life style risk factors were associated with increased risk for hypertension. No meta-analysis concluded the association for AGT M235T with hypertension for different population groups.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the association of AGT M235T gene variations and hypertension for various race-ethnicity groups and the associated risk factors for the prevention of hypertension.

Method/Results: Preliminary analyses included 7607 cases and …

Who Collaborating Centers Advancing Global Nursing Leadership And Fostering Collaboration, Rachel Blankstein Breman, Phyllis Sharps, Debra Jackson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: The Johns Hopkins University Center for Global Nursing World Health Organization Collaborating Center (WHO CC) in collaboration with University of Technology Sydney's, WHO CC will present current and past accomplishments of their WHO CCs. There are a variety of forms for WHO CCs such as research institutes, parts of universities or academies, which are designated by the WHO to carry out activities that support WHO activities. Currently there are over 800 WHO collaborating centres in over 80 Member States working with WHO on areas such as nursing,midwifery, occupational health, communicable diseases, nutrition, mental …

A Study On Reliability And Validity Of A Tool For Measuring Foreign Patient Satisfaction, Yun-Kyoung Choi, Jung Won Ahn, Keum Soon Kim, Myogyeong Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: This study sought to improve the already developed tool for measuring foreign patient satisfaction to develop a highly reliable and valid tool.

Methods: In the first stage, the said existing tool was improved to develop preliminary questions. In the second stage, the validity of preliminary items was examined targeting 15 working experts of international teams in 10 hospitals where the rate of foreign patients is relatively high. In the third stage, preliminary questions were translated into relevant foreign languages and back translated. In the fourth stage, by surveying foreign patients, the reliability …

The Journey Of Fighting Cancer: Chinese Canadians' Experiences, Tsorng-Yeh Lee, F. Beryl Pilkington

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: To understand the experience, informational and psychosocial needs of Chinese immigrants in Canada who are survivors of cancer through focus groups and individual interviews. Background: Cancer is the leading cause of death for both men and women in Canada. Most Chinese Canadians are foreign-born, with limited social networks. The language obstacle, cultural adaptations and the Eastern view of health beliefs and practices may act as barriers to both access to and utilization of services. Although the number of Chinese Canadians is growing in Canada, there are very few appropriate culture-sensitive resources available …

Educational Tool To Improve Caregiver Role, Maria Jose Lumini Landeiro, Teresa Martins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014:

Purpose: The development of new technologies in the health area is a strategic axis to improve family caregiving role.

Methods: Develop 'Caring for dependent persons' an interactive tool in order to provide information tailored to the needs of family caregivers of dependent patients to complement the given guidance and promote their autonomy. Using an instrument to evalauate this educacional tool through 6 experts in the area of family caregivers.

Results: Quantitative and qualitative study, quasi-experimental field, with two study groups. To be implemented in an Oporto`s hospital. Consisting of three phases: 1. - …

Engaging Colleagues: Improving Global Health Outcomes, Hester C. Klopper

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Health is central in development and has been identified as a critical indicator for sustainable development. Three of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) focused specifically on health. The question and debate for the future is how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) post-2015 should reflect health, as these goals shape agendas and determine resource allocation. In this session the status of the achievement of the MDGs will evaluated, the changing global health agenda will be explored and some insights shared into how health could be linked to the SDGs post-2015. Specific attention will be …

Using The Job Demands-Resource Model To Decrease Burnout Of Perioperative Nurse Managers, Theresa M. Criscitelli

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014:

Purpose: Perioperative Nurse Managers are an integral part of the administration of quality health care, performing an array of clinical, financial, and leadership roles. The focus of this research is to improve the human and social conditions of the Perioperative Nurse Managers. Perioperative Nurse Managers lack the available resources to effectively cope with role demands on a daily basis. Lack of resources has led to decreased work engagement, job dissatisfaction, frustration, and ultimately attrition. The Job Demands-Resource Model provides a conceptual framework to increase work engagement, motivation, and organizational outcomes.

Methods: qualitative case …