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D1.06 Comida, Cristo Leon, Comité Organizador, New Jersey Institute Of Technology, Red De Investigadores De Juegos De Rol, The Collaborative For Leadership, Education, And Assessment Research

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

Pausa para comida durante el primer día del 10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol.

D1.05 Keynote Ii: Publishing And The Synoptic View Of Role-Playing Game Studies, Evan Torner Ph.D.

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

Keynote session on publishing, field formation, and the synoptic view of role-playing game studies, with attention to how scholarly communities organize, circulate, and consolidate research across disciplinary traditions. It will be held in English.

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D1.04 Keynote I: Exploring The Intersection Between Research In Consciousness, Spirituality, And Role-Playing Games, Sarah Lynne Bowman, Kjell Hedgard Hugaas

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

The Keynote session (in English) examines the intersections among consciousness research, spirituality, and role-playing games, with attention to how role-playing practices can support inquiry into experience, meaning-making, transformation, and collaborative forms of play.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://njit-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ozwjN4KWQ7u0qmcRLONCGw Join from an H.323/SIP room system: H.323: 144.195.19.161 (US West) or 206.247.11.121 (US East) Meeting ID: 913 4648 7472 Passcode: 280957 SIP: [email protected] Passcode: 280957 After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Zoom will detect the spoken language from the presenters and generate captions accordingly. The attendees will be able to choose English …

D1.03 Comité De Revisores, Cristo Leon, Edgar Meritano, Laura Ivonne Quiroz Castillo

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

Español

Descripción del evento: Presentación del Comité de Revisores, acompañada de una discusión y análisis sobre las contribuciones de las personas que participaron en el proceso de evaluación académica y curaduría del programa.

English

Event description: Presentation of the Review Committee, accompanied by a discussion and analysis of the contributions made by those who participated in the academic evaluation process and the curation of the program.

Português

Descrição do evento: Apresentação do Comitê de Avaliação, acompanhada de uma discussão e análise das contribuições das pessoas que participaram do processo de avaliação acadêmica e da curadoria da programação.

D1.02 Inauguración, Cristo Leon Ph.D., New Jersey Institute Of Technology, Red De Investigadores De Juegos De Rol, James Lipuma Ph.D.

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

Español:  Sesión inaugural del 10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol, con bienvenida institucional, presentación del tema del coloquio y apertura formal del programa académico.

English: Opening session of the 10th International Colloquium on Role-Playing Game Studies, featuring an institutional welcome, presentation of the Colloquium’s theme, and the formal opening of the academic program.

Português: Sessão de abertura do 10.º Colóquio Internacional de Estudos sobre Jogos de Rol, com boas-vindas institucionais, apresentação do tema do Colóquio e abertura formal da programação acadêmica.

D1.01 Registro Y Apertura, Cristo Leon, New Jersey Institute Of Technology, Red De Investigadores De Juegos De Rol, The Collaborative For Leadership, Education, And Assessment Research, Njit's Theatre Arts And Technology

10mo Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol

Description

Registration, opening welcome, and logistical orientation for participants in the 10th International Colloquium on Role-Playing Game Studies.

Descripción

Registro, bienvenida inicial y orientación logística para participantes del 10.º Coloquio Internacional de Estudios sobre Juegos de Rol.

Descrição

Credenciamento, boas-vindas iniciais e orientação logística para as pessoas participantes do 10.º Colóquio Internacional de Estudos sobre Jogos de Rol.

Effectiveness Of A Microdebriefing Intervention In A Rural Hospital: A Quality Improvement Project, Adrienne Nicole Nelson, Judith Walloch, Sheila Huggins, Teresa Mcconkey, Kathy Williams

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses, who experience a critical incident as a sudden unexpected event, can be devastated as second victims (Buhlmann et al., 2021; Edrees & Wu, 2021). The associated psychological stress negatively impacts coping, resulting in an increased risk of fixating on or reliving the critical incident for many years (Buhlmann et al., 2021; Cantu, 2020; Harvey & Tapp, 2020). The consequential impact on coping increases the likelihood for second victims to experience secondary traumatic stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other mental health issues. A lack of organizational support can lead to organizational consequences such as higher nursing attrition, poor patient safety …

Preparing Patients Without Caregivers: Nursing Strategies For Safe Discharge To Home, Christine Rae Platt, Alycia Bristol, Hannah Wilkerson, Susy Vega, Deedee Long, Catherine Elmore, Andrea Wallace

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Hospital discharge represents a critical transition in care, particularly for individuals without caregiving support. Patients who identify as having “no one to help” face heightened vulnerability to complications and rehospitalization. Understanding how nurses can identify and address these gaps is essential to reducing post-discharge complications and readmissions.

Purpose: To explore from the patient perspective how nurses can effectively prepare patients, who have no identified caregivers, for discharge home.

Methods: A qualitative descriptive design was used. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 adults recently discharged from a large metropolitan hospital in the western United States who reported having no one …

Effects Of Family-Based Frailty Self-Management Program On Caregivers Of Patients With Heart Failure, Yung-Ching Yang, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Family caregivers of patients with heart failure often experience decreased confidence in caregiving due to limited heart failure knowledge, the complexity of patient's condition and treatment, and insufficient social or professional support. These challenges can adversely affect caregivers' quality of life.

Objective: The study examined the effects of a family-based frailty self-management program (FRAIL-SM) on knowledge, self-care confidence, strain, and quality of life among family caregivers of patients with heart failure.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 116 pairs of frail patients with heart failure and their family caregivers recruited from two medical centers in Taiwan. Participants …

From Didactic To Digital: Using Animated Videos To Transform Health Education In Nursing Informatics, Fiona Wing Ki Tang, Ricky Ahmat, Winnie Kwok Wei So, George Pak Kin Yau, Sally Wai Sze Lo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The integration of multimedia in clinical settings is rapidly expanding. Animated videos are effective in enhancing clients understanding across diverse health topics (Feeley et al., 2023). The post-COVID-19 era has accelerated the demand for remote health education. It is vital to equip nursing students with the competency to develop engaging animated health education resources (Brown et al., 2020; Risling, 2017). In a postgraduate nursing programme, a blended learning approach featuring micro-modules with animated content and video production workshops was implemented to enhance students’ competency and self-efficacy in nursing informatics.

Methods: A quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest design was employed. Four animated …

Implementation Science Intervention Adaptation To Address Maternal And Neonatal Health In Cameroon, Hanne Sybil Harbison, Henna Budhwani, Comfort Enah, Alan Tita, Eric Wallace, Waldemar Carlo, Mary Glory Ngong, Pius M. Tih, Rahel Mbah Kyeng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The World Health Organization aims to reduce the global maternal mortality rate (MMR) to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030. Mobile health interventions, particularly those adapted from high income settings, are increasingly recognized for their potential usefulness in addressing gaps to quality maternal and neonatal care in low-income countries. However, few studies protocolize the adaptation process, including stakeholder feedback and side-by-side adjustments required to ensure contextualize relevance.

Design: We used the 8 sequential phases of the ADAPT-ITT framework to iteratively transform the medical intervention service via Telephone (MIST) to mobile phone-based solution (mMIST) intervention, incorporating qualitative …

Depressive Symptoms By The Quality Of Life Among Korean American Midlife Women, Yeeun Kim, Jiwon Baek, Dongmi Kim, Seulgi Ryu, Wonshik Chee, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Midlife women experience a major developmental transition involving multidimensional changes (physical, psychological, and social changes), before, during, and after their menopause (1-4). During this transition, the women’s depressive symptoms could be linked to their quality of life (5). However, few studies have been conducted on the women’s depressive symptoms by their quality of life. The aim of this study was to identify patterns of depressive symptoms by the QoL among Korean American midlife women and provide directions for future interventions for this specific population.

Methods: This is a part of an ongoing randomized controlled trial of Korean American midlife …

Trajectories Of Compassion Competence Among Clinical Nurses: A Longitudinal Study, Eunkyo Lee, Sunghee Park, Youngjin Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This study aimed to identify distinct trajectories of compassion competence among clinical nurses and to examine demographic and psychosocial characteristics associated with each trajectory.

Background: Compassion competence is a vital attribute in nursing practice, encompassing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral capacities that enable empathetic, patient-centered care. Although compassion competence is recognized as essential to both care quality and nurse well-being, limited longitudinal evidence exists on how it develops over time. Identifying its trajectories and influencing factors is crucial for designing interventions that sustain compassionate care and workforce resilience.

Methods: A longitudinal cohort study was conducted with clinical nurses in South …

Lived Experiences Of Noise Exposure And Hearing Loss Among Native Americans, Melessa N. Kelley, Rose Wimbish-Tompkins, John Lowe, Camila Solorzano-Barrera, Oi Saeng Hong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an irreversible chronic condition resulting from prolonged exposure to loud noise and represents a major global public health concern. Native American (NA) populations are particularly vulnerable due to social and occupational determinants that increase exposure to high-noise environments, including construction, manufacturing factory, farming, and forestry. Hearing health has deep cultural importance for NAs, as oral communication is central to transmitting traditional knowledge and cultural teachings. Despite this, limited research has examined noise exposure, hearing protection practices, and the lived experiences of hearing loss within NA communities.

This study explores NA tribal members’ experiences with noise …

Exploring University Nursing Students’ Experiences Of Cross-Disciplinary Courses: A Qualitative Study, Hsueh-Wen Chung, Li-Yin Chien

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Cross-disciplinary education is increasingly emphasized in nursing programs to prepare students for complex professional roles, yet little is known about their actual learning experiences. This study aimed to evaluate the learning outcomes of cross-disciplinary education among undergraduate nursing students and explore how such experiences influence their professional perspectives and career development.

Methods: Using a semi-structured, in-depth interview design, this study purposively recruited 13 nursing students who had participated in cross-disciplinary programs at a top research university in Taiwan. Only those students with a GPA of >3.38 were allowed to apply for cross-disciplinary programs. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. …

Determinants Of Patient Health Engagement In Post-Surgery Oral Cancer Patients, Tao-Wen Hsiao, Yu-Chi Chen, Shiow-Ching Shun, Hui-Ying Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Patients with oral cancer often face persistent physical and psychological challenges after surgery, which may hinder their engagement in care. Identifying the determinants of patient health engagement (PHE) is essential for guiding targeted, supportive care interventions throughout the treatment trajectory. This study aimed to examine key determinants of PHE among post-surgery oral cancer patients.

Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a medical center in northern Taiwan. Postoperative patients were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were collected from medical records and structured questionnaires, including demographics, disease and treatment characteristics, communication ability, psychological distress, and PHE. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses …

Bridging The Gap In Digital Literacy Through An Interprofessional Partnership, Kimberly Abraham, Amanda Newell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background/Introduction: RN-to-BSN students whom balance work and academics often struggle to locate, evaluate, and apply scholarly resources. Limited database experience, difficulty identifying high-quality evidence, and challenges with APA 7th edition can hinder success in Evidence Based Practice (EBP) coursework. Many students now turn to Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for searching and citation support; however, risks such as “hallucinated” information, fabricated citations, and inaccurate summaries require strong critical thinking. Interprofessional collaboration with academic librarians offers a strategy to strengthen digital literacy, EBP skills, and responsible AI use.

Purpose: This project evaluated the impact of synchronous, librarian-led virtual workshops on RN-to-BSN students’ …

Marginalized Youths Pathways Into Healthcare: Hands-On Workshops As A Catalyst For Empowerment, James Ehiagwina

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: There is a disparity in the representation of individuals from marginalized and racialized backgrounds across healthcare professions (Keisha et. al, 2022). These disparities reflect ongoing barriers to access and a lack of relatable representation. Engaging workshops in healthcare professions have the ability to foster identification and inspiration for marginalized youths (Kendrick et. al, 2020).

Objective: To address these gaps, the CBNA-YorkU, a student-led organization, developed a summer workshop for marginalized youth to introduce nursing as an achievable career, promote a sense of possibility, and spark interest in post-secondary education.

Description: Building on the success of the 2024 inaugural workshop, …

Evaluating An Innovative Frugal Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Educational Programme In Uganda, Melanie Stephens, Louise Ackers, Rincy Sajiith, Daniel Parker, Rachel Namirro

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Diabetes is a global health care problem, with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) projected to increase by 2045 (WHO, 2023). Diabetes health related complications such as foot ulcers (DFU) constitute the largest proportion of admissions, amputations, and mortality and have significant impact on healthcare resources, patients and communities in low to middle income countries (Rigato et al., 2018). Using Burdett Trust for Nursing funding the research team (two nurse researchers, a social scientist, and a biomechanic scientist) wanted to address this issue by introducing 'nurse-led frugal innovations' to demonstrably improve morbidity, reduce mortality, in-patient stays …

Normal Isn’T Neutral: How Health Education Shapes Body Bias In Future Nurses, Megan Spurlock

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Pre-health and health students’ understanding of the human body is shaped by the curriculum used in anatomy and health education courses. These materials often present a narrow, idealized depiction of health and normalcy that does not reflect the diversity of real patient populations. Such portrayals can influence students’ perceptions of health, illness, and professional expectations in healthcare. Examining how educational materials construct the concept of a “normal” body is critical for fostering inclusive, equitable education and preparing providers to serve diverse populations effectively.

This study explores how pre-health and health education shape students’ perceptions of a healthy, normal body, focusing …

More Than A Voice: Interpreters As Cultural Brokers In Serious Illness Conversations, Katherine Doyon, Sadia Abdulkadir, Sarah Darney, Sunny Smart, Hannya Ornelas, Alice Mwamba, Adebusola Oluwatoba-Adeyemi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: In serious illness and end-of-life care, effective communication is critical to honoring patients’ values and goals. For patients with refugee backgrounds, healthcare encounters may also evoke distress or (re)traumatization due to past experiences of displacement, persecution, or medical mistrust. Interpreters are essential in facilitating understanding and emotional safety. Yet, their role often extends beyond that of neutral language conduits, they act as cultural brokers, bridging cultural and religious divides, buffering emotions, and fostering trust between refugees and the healthcare team.

Objective: To explore how medical interpreters experience their role as cultural brokers in serious illness conversations.

Methods: A 126-minute …

Curriculum Integration Of High-Consequence Infectious Disease Preparedness In Nursing Education, Shinu Joy, Corri Levine, Kimberly Rumsey

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Infectious threats with pandemic potential are occurring more frequently, emphasizing the need to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for safe, effective management of complex cases. The health system serves as one of 13 federally funded Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) and the only one in the Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 6. The on-site Biocontainment Care Unit (BCU) is designed to care for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs). The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, and Education (SPECTRE) Program supports this mission by providing comprehensive training for professionals and students in the recognition, …

Exploring Adherence Barriers To Nutrition Intervention: A Qualitative Study Of The Pro-Heart Trial, Andrew Thomas Reyes, Angelina Nguyen, Alona D. Angosta, Rebecca Meraz, Kelly L. Wierenga, Jennifer Kawi, Lorraine S. Evangelista

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Altering the dietary habits of individuals with obesity, heart failure, and cardiometabolic comorbidities can enhance their health outcomes (Gjermeni et al., 2025). Adhering to these interventions remains challenging, leading to higher dropout and lower retention rates in clinical nutrition trials (Chao et al., 2021). To develop enduring, patient-focused interventions, it is essential to understand participants' experiences. Therefore, this qualitative sub-study explored participant-reported barriers to dietary adherence within the Pro-HEART randomized controlled trial, which evaluated the effects of high-protein versus standard-protein diets in individuals with heart failure and metabolic syndrome or Type 2 diabetes mellitus. The intervention in the Pro-HEART trial …

Engaging Nurses In Early Ai Implementation: Usability, Trust, Acceptability, And Training Evaluation, Quyen Ly, Kyung Mi Kim, Olivia Cunha, Michele Diaz Nelson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Nurses, the largest healthcare workforce, are often overlooked in AI design and implementation (Ronquillo et al., 2021). Excluding them can hinder adoption, as tools may disrupt rather than enhance workflows. Early engagement fosters trust, usability, and alignment with practice (van Steenis et al., 2025). ChatEHR is an institution-developed large language model integrated with the electronic medical record to help clinicians retrieve information efficiently. It entered beta testing in January 2025 and was introduced in October 2025 to 50 nurses from the Research and Innovation Council (RIC), part of nursing shared governance. Fifty nurses completed a “Prompt-a-Thon” training three weeks …

Assessing Nursing Students’ Palliative Care Competence To Inform Course And Curriculum Design, Wen-Wen Li, Jung Eun Kim, Derrick Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This project evaluated undergraduate nursing students’ competency and knowledge in palliative care (PC) before a semester-long course. Findings informed curriculum design to strengthen students’ understanding and application of PC concepts in clinical practice.

Background/Significance: Palliative care is vital in nursing education, yet integration into undergraduate curricula remains inconsistent (Lippe & Becker, 2021). Developing PC competence enhances patients’ and families’ quality of life (Alhaddar et al., 2025). Assessing students’ baseline knowledge helps identify learning gaps and align curricula with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] CARES Competencies (AACN, 2021) in PC education.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted …

Lessons Learned Using A Decision-Making Model To Develop The Tell Tool For Gamete Donation Families, Patricia Ensweiler Hershberger, Alison L. Miller, Mary B. Richardson, Yolanda Smith, Alison Walsh, Agatha M. Gallo, Kirby Adlam, Susan C. Klock, Lauri A. Pasch

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The history surrounding the use of donated gametes and/or embryos is shrouded in secrecy due to long standing concerns about protecting future parents and their donor-conceived children from stigma and even unlawful birth [1]. Estimates indicate about 23% of parents worldwide disclose the genetic origins to their children [2], approximating the 14% disclosure rate we found in our 12-year longitudinal study among U.S. parents [3]. We created an innovative digital tool called the Tool to Empower Parental TeLling and TaLking or the TELL Tool to support parents’ decision processes about informing their 1–16 year old children about their genetic …

Effectiveness Of Np-Led Disaster Response Training: A Central Taiwan Case Study, Po-Hsi Su, Jun-Dai Lin, Yi-Hui Lee, Shun-Shiang Yu, Yi-Fen Liang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Taiwan, situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, is a democratic island nation prone to earthquakes and typhoons,compounded by geopolitical tensions. Enhancing national resilience via community preparedness and self-help is a key policy focus. This project evaluated the effectiveness of Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP)-leddisaster response training within Taiwan’s “Resilient Nation Medical Preparedness Project.” It aimed to boost community readiness, empower local health centers, and set up functional emergency medical stations through structured training and simulations.

Methods: From October 29 to November 22, 2024, five of Nantou County’s 13 health centers in Central Taiwan joined the initiative. An experienced ENP …

Spherical Video–Based Vr Training For Nurses' Workplace Violence Management, Wen-Chii Tzeng, Yen-Yin Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Workplace violence is a major global public health concern that undermines the physical safety, psychological well-being, and professional performance of nurses. Effective responses require increased sensitivity to environmental cues and interpersonal dynamics. However, nurses' workplace violence management cannot be cultivated through classroom instruction or text-based materials alone. This gap necessitates innovative, sustainable, and immersive learning approaches.

Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and acceptability of a spherical video–based virtual reality training programme aimed at helping nurses manage workplace violence.

Methods: A convergent mixed-methods study was employed. This study included nurses from a tertiary medical centre in Taiwan. The training …

Developing And Validating A Nursing Leadership Competency Framework For Hospital Nurse Managers, Wen-Chii Tzeng, Ling-Yu Chien, Yao-Mei Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Nursing leadership competencies are essential for ensuring care quality, organizational performance, and professional advancement. However, in Taiwan, leadership development has been limited by the absence of a validated, tiered competency framework that reflects both local practice contexts and global standards.

Purpose: To develop and validate a nursing leadership competency framework for hospital nurse managers in Taiwan.

Methods: A three-phase design was employed. Phase 1 involved a systematic review of international and domestic literature to generate preliminary competency domains. Phase 2 used focus group interviews with nurse executives, managers, and educators to refine and contextualize the framework. Phase 3 conducted …

Impact Of Bullying Workshops Among Southern California Registered Nurses, Veronica Santos Timple, Lina Najib Kawar

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of bullying workshops offered to Southern California Registered Nurses within an integrated healthcare delivery system to mitigate bullying and improve work environment.

Background: Bullying is an aggressive, repetitive undesirable behavior that is a common problem in many disciplines including nursing. This was a follow up study on the “Assessment of bullying among nurses in Southern California” research that was conducted in 2020. Previous study revealed that registered nurses (RNs) experienced bullying or incivility and many considered leaving their positions.

Methods: An intervention mixed method study was conducted with 148 RNs. Participants from …