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Creating A Transitional Residency For Acute Care Program (Trac), Lenis Sosa

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The Transitional Residency for Acute Care Nursing (TRAC) was meticulously designed to significantly enhance the onboarding process for nurses with acute care experience in other countries. The program targets nurses without in-hospital experience, and it is structured to enhance the quality of the orientation process for these individuals. Nurses in this program may have previous experiences in home health, continuing care, long-term acute care, rehab, and skilled facilities and hope to transition into an acute care setting. The TRAC program was designed to facilitate the safe transition of these nurses into the hospital. This was accomplished using multiple educational strategies, …

Developing A Machine Learning Method To Identify Racial Disparities In End-Stage Kidney Disease, Brandon M. Varilek, Semhar Michael, Hossein Moradi Rekabdarkolaee, Patti J. Brooks, Surachat Ngorsuraches

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) disproportionately affects Hispanic and American Indian (AI) persons with prevalence rates more than double of White persons. Furthermore, all-cause mortality is significantly higher for Hispanic and AI. The increased prevalence and mortality rates can be attributed to the higher level of health disparities caused by social determinants of health (SDOH). We are developing machine learning and computational models based on patient-level ESKD data at zip code or county level paired with SDOH data to predict the risk of mortality among Hispanic and AI persons with ESKD in South Dakota who have varying socio-demographic characteristics. The primary …

Demographic Factors And Hrqol In Younger Persons With An Ostomy And Ibd, Caitlin Werther

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

As of 2020, in the United States, over one million individuals have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with 10% requiring intestinal ostomy formation.1,2 Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) can be impacted by the presence of an ostomy.3 IBD is typically diagnosed in young adults, presenting unique social and psychological concerns if an ostomy is required for treatment.4,5 This study determines if demographic factors are related to HRQOL in young adults living with an ostomy and IBD.

A convenience sample of participants was recruited from online support groups, collecting demographic data in 2018. HRQOL was measured using the Health Days Core Module. …

Building Decolonial Nursing Curricula To Address Disparities In Indigenous Health, Nicole Ashley Thomas, Brenda Owen, Anne Ersig, Bram Wispelwey, Lisa C. Bratske

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Social and health inequities and inequalities are rising all over the world (Smith, 2012; McGibbon, et. al., 2014; Chinn, et. al., 2018). Nursing students should therefore be educated to understand the multifaceted factors creating health inequities. The lack of nursing courses highlighting the effects of colonization, environmental justice, upstream structural and social determinants of health, globalization, and state violence must be addressed. Colonization, broadly speaking, characterizes the Eurocentric project to “civilize” the rest of the world utilizing various forms of violence (McGibbon, et. al., 2014). The persistent and ongoing reproduction and recurrence of colonialism, enacting cycles of disenfranchisement and oppression, …

Perspectives On Physical Activity In Us South Asian Women At Risk For Type 2 Diabetes, Nitha Mathew Joseph, Larkin Strong, Madelene Ottosen, Veronica J. Brady, Raji Pillai, Sandy Jones

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The learner will be able to increase their understanding of beliefs and barriers to physical activity (PA) among SA (South Asian) women and can contribute knowledge to the development of culturally sensitive, social support-based public health nursing interventions to improve their PA and reduce their risk of T2D.

Assessing Healthcare Interventions: Impact Of Covid-19 Precautions On Hospital Acquired Infections, Judeil Krlan Teus, Lucinda Mithen, Heidi Green, Alison Hutton, Ritin Fernandez

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Personal protective equipment (PPE) has played a fundamental role in protecting healthcare workers and patients, but its effectiveness in reducing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) during the pandemic remains a subject of debate. This systematic review and meta-analysis explores the impact of COVID-19 precautions on HAIs and its implications for future practice.

Innovative Nursing Education Pedagogy Connecting Population Health, Policy, And Finance, Carolyn Kleman, Lisa Anne Bove, Yvonne M. Smith

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Presenters will share study results about learning activities that helped students become more comfortable and knowledgeable about population health, finance, and policy. If nurses are knowledgeable about and comfortable with the interconnectedness between population health, finance, and policy, they can effectively advocate for themselves and others, both locally and globally.

Global Nursing Leadership Framework: Shaping The Future Of Healthcare, Emily Mcwhirter, Barbara Stilwell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

While nursing leadership courses proliferate, there is no globally agreed competency framework. A team led by Sigma with funding support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation has created a global leadership competency framework, based on evidence. This presentation will describe the framework and next steps.

Framework For Creating And Expanding Virtual Exchanges To Increase Student Exposure To Global Health Issues, Barbara Derose, Lucinda R. Hill, Linda A. Sinclair

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation provides a framework for educators to create a global virtual exchange, and details that support a successful outcome. The purpose is to explore healthcare issues in different regions of the world by engaging students in a virtual exchange to interact with nursing students on a global scale.

Developing Transition Of Care Competency Around Youth With Special Healthcare Needs For Nursing Students, Julie Lamothe, Kathleen A. Kent, Lucinda R. Hill, Beth Morton, Carol Clark

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will be able to identify the need to educate graduate nursing students on the Health Care transition (HCT) of Youth with Special Health Care Needs (YSHCN), apply the evidence-based guidelines for HCT, and advocate for YSHCN through interprofessional collaborative practice and community partnerships.

A Collaborative Online International Learning Experience With Doctoral Nursing Students In Three Countries, Judith Bacchus Cornelius, Adesola Adenike Ogunfowokan, Charlene Downing, Nompumelelo Ntshingila, Oluwayemisi Olagunju, Florence Okoro, Ijeoma Enweana

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe the process by which faculty in three different countries developed a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) experience with doctoral nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The COIL project was guided by the Global Health Advocacy framework and the Global Citizen 123 Model for Global Citizenship.

Benefits Of International Online Mentoring, Camila Biazus Dalcin, T. Robin Barlett

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Describe the experience and mutual benefits of a mentor and mentee located in different countries. Some benefits of an online international mentoring are exchange of experiences, to gain understanding of unique aspects of nursing and more accessible opportunities. Chance to build collaborative networks, so critical for a 21st century society.

Evaluation Of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: A Secondary Data Analysis Of A Feasibility Study, Nitha Mathew Jospeh, Rozmin Jiwani, Jing Wang, Andrea E. Berndt, Sara Espinoza

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to inform audience regarding the study findings of the feasibility study using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and preliminary evaluation of changes in PROMs in a pilot randomized controlled trial testing of different modes of self-monitoring in behavioral lifestyle interventions among patients with T2D.

Improving The Mental Health Of Immigrant And Refugee Children In Canada, Nazish Nazish, Olga Petrovskaya, Bukola Oladunni Salami

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The mental health of immigrant and refugee children is a combined product of personal, social, cultural, and economic, pre-, and post-migratory factors. Cultural diversity, institutional receptivity, and social support mediate well-being of immigrant and refugee children in Canada. This presentation will provide a review of recent research and offer recommendations. Purpose: Globally, millions of children migrate across borders. It is predicted that by 2036, the number of immigrant children in Canada will increase. The purpose of this presentation is to report findings of a review of existing recent research on factors affecting immigrant and refugee children's mental health in Canada. …

Predicting Factors Influencing Translation To Foot Self-Care In Patients With Diabetes: An Integrative Review, Ming Wei Jeffrey Woo, Jiao Cui

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Regular foot self-care practice is instrumental towards effective self-management of diabetes. Evidence nevertheless revealed patients as being less inclined to comply in regular foot self-care in view of their deficiency of knowledge and behavioral response on such practices. Reviewing the current state of evidence is required to understand the learning needs and behavioral responses of diabetic patients in order to plan a diabetic foot education program that tailors their needs. This study seeks to examine relevant literature to assess factors that influence the knowledge and practice of foot self-care among diabetic patients.

Social Factors That Exacerbate Features Of Borderline Personality Disorder In Young Adult Women, Erika Marie Carrasquillo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Although there are studies conducted with Hispanics and Puerto Ricans living in the United States, there are no studies with female Puerto Rican BPD patients residing in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico available. Since most of the individuals affected by this condition are female, the present research was focused on uncovering factors that increased the likelihood of BPD features in women between the ages of 25-35 years. The purpose of this study was to examine the social factors that exacerbate borderline personality disorder in the female population between 25 and 35 years of age living in the metropolitan area of …

Assessment Of School Connectedness And Pregnancy Susceptibility Among In-School Adolescents In A Semi-Urban Town, Nigeria, Omowumi Romoke Salau, Titilayo Odetola

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

School connectedness is a needed concept to be explored in the issue of adolescent susceptibility to teenage pregnancy. Its understanding is a critical platform for developing effective pregnancy reduction among adolescents. This concept was measured among female in-school adolescents in a semi-urban town in Nigeria via this study.

2020 Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall Of Fame: Conversation With The Honorees, Session 2, Jason E. Farley, Vanora Hundley, Susan M. Latter, Karen A. Monsen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN.

2020 Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall Of Fame: Conversation With The Honorees, Session 4, Connie White Delaney, Carol M. Musil, Jacquelyn Taylor

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Attendees will experience the opportunity to hear International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame honorees discuss their work and their research journeys. Session moderated by 2019-2021 President, Richard Ricciardi, PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN.

Development And Collaborations Of A Nursing Workgroup Within A Bilateral Global Medical Consortium, Davika D. Reid, Jane R. Von Gaudecker, Faith M. Sila, Julie A. Zuniga, Lindsay A. Haskett, Titus K. Tarus, O'Brian Kyololo, Dinah J. Chelagat, Christine W. Abbyad, Alexandra A. Garcia, Janice Buelow

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We describe the formation of a bilateral nursing workgroup within a global medical consortium of North American and Kenyan healthcare providers and detail our collaboration to advance nursing care, education, and research to improve patient outcomes across a variety of specialties in acute care and community settings in both countries.

Evaluating The Effect Of Dietary Sodium Restriction On Mortality In Older Adults With Heart Failure, Yaewon Seo, Jing Wang, Donelle M. Barnes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Using data from the 1999-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the effect of dietary sodium intake on mortality, after adjusting for the effects of confounders was examined in 1322 subjects aged 50 years or more who reported having been told by a physician that they had heart failure (HF).

Pain Reports During Sexual Assault Forensic Medial Examinations: Implications For Healthcare Providers, Leslie W. Miles, Julie Valentine

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will present research findings regarding sexual assault pain and treatment and contribute to bridging the gap in knowledge regarding pain management following sexual assault.

Adventure Therapy For Child, Adolescent, And Young Adult Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review, Hoi Yee Lau, Ying Tung Chan, Winnie Lui, Chi Wo Cheung, Wai Yan Chan, Wen Lam Dai, Yuk Sze Jacqueline Chane Thu, Ka Ching To, Hui Lin Cheng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Limited evidence suggests that adventure therapy (AT) may be effective in improving physical and psychological health of child, adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients. This systematic review examines the evidence on AT intervention for child and AYA cancer patients to inform the design of future research and clinical practice.

Promoting The Culture Of Health Through A Girls Summer Camp Intervention, Adejoke B. Ayoola, Barbara Bosscher Timmermans

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This session is about a summer HEALTH camp intervention to promote the culture of health among young racially and socioeconomically diverse girls aged 9 to 15 years.

The camp introduced basic health concepts related to nutrition, exercise, reproductive health, cardiovascular health, mental health, and promotion of healthy behaviors and communities.

Development Of Nursing Managers Performance Through A Nursing Management Development Programs: Pre- And Post-Evaluation, Salah-Addin H. Aqtash

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The objective of this program is to assess the impact of a dedicated intensive nursing management development program in a network of public hospitals in the UAE on improving the leadership and management skills of the first and second level nurse managers.

Bridging The Gap With Advanced Practice Care, Andrea Driscoll

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Heart failure (HF) is a common end-stage disease of many cardiovascular diseases. It has a high rehospitalisation and mortality rate, with a third of patients dying within one year of discharge. My projects have been translated into clinical practice which have had a direct benefit on reducing hospitalisations and mortality.

Facilitating The Teaching Of Helping Babies Breathe In Fiji: A Method For Developing Cultural Sensitivity, Gaye L. Ray, Janelle L. B. Macintosh, Karen Miller Lundberg, Jessica Bramhall

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the impact of facilitating the Helping Babies Breathe Curriculum in a Fijian nursing school on American student nurses, enrolled in a public and global health nursing clinical practicum.

Relationships Between Victims And Suspects Of Sexual Assaults: Implications For Prevention And Advocacy, Gaye L. Ray, Julie Valentine, Leslie W. Miles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Violence against women is of worldwide epidemic proportions. World Health Organization (2017) indicates 35% of women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most often by someone known to the victim. This presentations seeks to illuminate the variables surrounding Intimate Partner Violence.

Getting Published, Susan Gennaro, Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The editors of the Journal of Nursing Scholarship and Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, both well-published nurse researchers, will present this session on getting published. The presentation will cover tips for planning and writing manuscripts, including deciding on the kind of manuscript, following author guidelines, formatting, and thinking about target audience.

Minimizing Infection In Colorectal Oncology Patients: Advanced Surgical Recovery (Asure) Program, Shanetia S. Avinger, Pamela J. Love

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A program evaluation was done with the Advanced Surgical Recovery (ASURE) program regarding decreased postoperative complications among 111 surgical oncology patients comparing pre- and post-implementations of ASURE program. Although there was no statistical significance, data indicated an individual decline regarding postoperative complications secondary to the ASURE program.