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Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Korean College Students, Jin-Hee Park, Sun Hyoung Bae Dec 2018

Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Irritable Bowel Syndrome In Korean College Students, Jin-Hee Park, Sun Hyoung Bae

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder in the West. But information on the prevalence of IBS in Asia is still lacking, especially in Korea. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of IBS and to investigate the related factors in Korean college students.

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Antimicrobials From An Epigenetics Based Fungal Metabolite Screening Program, Danielle H. Demers, Bill J. Baker, Ala Azhari, Renee M. Fleeman, Dennis E. Kyle, Lindsey Neil Shaw Dec 2018

Antimicrobials From An Epigenetics Based Fungal Metabolite Screening Program, Danielle H. Demers, Bill J. Baker, Ala Azhari, Renee M. Fleeman, Dennis E. Kyle, Lindsey Neil Shaw

USF Patents

Novel antimicrobial compounds against drug targets such as Eskape pathogens, Leishmania donovani, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Clostridium difficile, Naegleria fowleri, and cancer are presented herein.

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Method For The Treatment Of Malignancies, Richard Heller, Kenneth E. Ugen Dec 2018

Method For The Treatment Of Malignancies, Richard Heller, Kenneth E. Ugen

USF Patents

A method of treating cancerous tumors is presented herein. The method includes injecting an effective dose of a plasmid encoded for IL-12, B7-1 or IL-15 into a cancerous tumor and subsequently administering at least one high voltage, short duration pulse to the tumor. The electroporation pulses may be administered at at least 700V/cm for a duration of less than 1 millisecond. The intratumor treatments with electroporation may be administered in at least a two-treatment protocol with the time between treatments being about 7 days. The intratumor treatments with electroporation may be administered in a three-treatment protocol with a time of …

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Characterizing Temperature Variability States Across Southern South America And Associated Synoptic-Scale Meteorological Patterns, Judah Adam Detzer Dec 2018

Characterizing Temperature Variability States Across Southern South America And Associated Synoptic-Scale Meteorological Patterns, Judah Adam Detzer

Dissertations and Theses

The aim of this thesis is to understand spatiotemporal temperature variability in southern South America by identifying overarching temperature variability states and their associated synoptic-scale meteorological patterns. Further, the temporal frequency of occurrence of those temperature variability states is investigated as is the role of recurrent low-frequency modes of climate variability (El Niño Southern Oscillation and the Southern Annular Mode) on temperature variability. K-means cluster analysis is used to group all months during the period 1980-2015 into four primary categories for summer and winter separately. Monthly maps of temperature anomalies are provided as input to the k-means algorithm and the …

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An Exploration Of The Experiences Of People Living With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Qualitative Study, Saneh Khunkaew Dec 2018

An Exploration Of The Experiences Of People Living With Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Qualitative Study, Saneh Khunkaew

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative study explored the experiences of people living with a diabetic foot ulcer. The findings provide an understanding of how people with DFUs experience and endure the realities of having a DFU including their experiences of undertaking daily foot care.

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Extended Care Activities For Nursing Support Workers In Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Delphi Study, Michael A. Roche, Suzanne Glover, Xiaoou Luo Dec 2018

Extended Care Activities For Nursing Support Workers In Mental Health Inpatient Settings: A Delphi Study, Michael A. Roche, Suzanne Glover, Xiaoou Luo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Generic scopes of practice for nursing support workers provide limited guidance in mental health environments, with role ambiguity and under-utilisation reported. This study reports on context specific care activities for mental health inpatient settings, providing role clarity, and a basis for effective delegation and integration.

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Bsn-To-Phd, Knowing What I Know Now: A Personal Story Of Triumph And Pitfalls, Mercy Ngosa Mumba Dec 2018

Bsn-To-Phd, Knowing What I Know Now: A Personal Story Of Triumph And Pitfalls, Mercy Ngosa Mumba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses know that they want to enhance their education by obtaining doctoral degrees, however, finding appropriate programs that meet individual goals is usually a challenge. Additionally, students are not mentally prepared to face challenges in doctoral programs. This session addresses the do's and don'ts of going through doctoral programs successfully.

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Factors To Influence Autonomous Decision Making By Patients In Cancer Clinical Trials, Chi-Yin Kao, Mei-Chih Huang, Wen-Yu Hu, Chih-Hsin Yang, Wu-Chou Su Dec 2018

Factors To Influence Autonomous Decision Making By Patients In Cancer Clinical Trials, Chi-Yin Kao, Mei-Chih Huang, Wen-Yu Hu, Chih-Hsin Yang, Wu-Chou Su

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Informed consent represents a major step in respect for patient autonomy. However, most cancer patients participating in a trial are based on the pressure of disease progression and trust of physicians. Therefore, it is necessary to explore influential factors of patient autonomous decision when considering cancer trials.

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Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Primary Family Caregivers Of Individuals With Schizophrenia, Chiu-Yueh Hsiao Dec 2018

Health-Related Quality Of Life Among Primary Family Caregivers Of Individuals With Schizophrenia, Chiu-Yueh Hsiao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this presentation is to assess the degree of health-related quality of life and the mediating effect of family sense of coherence on the relationship between affiliate stigma and health-related quality of life among primary family caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia.

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A Qualitative Study: Undergraduate Students' Attitudes And Beliefs About Marijuana, Theresa A. Kessler, Christine P. Kurtz, Bradley R. Adkins, Ellie T. Ashbrook, Andrea E. Pertl, Madissen Brookshire-Green, Guadalupe M. Ortiz Dec 2018

A Qualitative Study: Undergraduate Students' Attitudes And Beliefs About Marijuana, Theresa A. Kessler, Christine P. Kurtz, Bradley R. Adkins, Ellie T. Ashbrook, Andrea E. Pertl, Madissen Brookshire-Green, Guadalupe M. Ortiz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Marijuana is reported as the most common illicit drug used on college campuses. Through focus group interviews, college students expressed their opinions about the safety, popularity, and legal concerns related to the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana.

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Assessing The Impact Of An Rmn Supporting Healthcare Professionals In Dementia Care In Acute Settings, Monika Rybacka Dec 2018

Assessing The Impact Of An Rmn Supporting Healthcare Professionals In Dementia Care In Acute Settings, Monika Rybacka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The focus of this research is the use of expertise in Dementia Care. This work looks particularly at a Quality Improvement role to improve innovations, support staff and develop education.

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Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups In Japan: Relationship With Subject Characteristics, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi Dec 2018

Participation Of Laryngectomized Patients In Self-Help Groups In Japan: Relationship With Subject Characteristics, Kaori Haba, Kumiko Kotake, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Ichiro Kai, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Aya Takahashi, Yoko Ishibashi

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is to reveal the relationship between participation of laryngectomized patients in self help groups and subject characteristics from before surgery to 1 year after discharge. You can get suggestions how you are good by support about the comeback to normal life after the discharge for laryngectomized patients.

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Improving Healthcare Quality For Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis By Analyzing Vascular Access Methods, Hsiu-Lan Li, Pei-Hui Tai, Shih-Wei Lin, Yi-Ting Hwang Dec 2018

Improving Healthcare Quality For Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis By Analyzing Vascular Access Methods, Hsiu-Lan Li, Pei-Hui Tai, Shih-Wei Lin, Yi-Ting Hwang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vascular access is the main access method for administering hemodialysis to patients. Hemodialysis quality is crucial for the health care quality of patients requiring such treatment. Complications related to hemodialysis access may reduce hemodialysis quality.

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Patient Adherence: A Concept Analysis, Lisa Nicole Mansfield Dec 2018

Patient Adherence: A Concept Analysis, Lisa Nicole Mansfield

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Participants will explore how the concept of adherence is defined and used throughout the medical literature. Attributes, related terms, antecedents, and consequences of adherence will also be identified. Exploration of future research on adherence will also be discussed.

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Facilitators And Barriers To Confidence Development In The Clinical Teaching Role, Van N. B. Nguyen, Maxine M. Duke, Helen Forbes Dec 2018

Facilitators And Barriers To Confidence Development In The Clinical Teaching Role, Van N. B. Nguyen, Maxine M. Duke, Helen Forbes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This abstract addresses an important aspect in nursing education literature about clinical nurse educator confidence. Evidence about facilitators and barriers to the development of confidence in clinical teaching in a Vietnamese setting will be helpful for the preparation and support of clinical nurse educators in the future.

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A Family Experience Of Decision-Making Home Care For The Cancer Elderly With In-Home Medical Care, Mana Sakai, Misae Ito, Kanako Yamamoto, Kazunori Nagasaki Dec 2018

A Family Experience Of Decision-Making Home Care For The Cancer Elderly With In-Home Medical Care, Mana Sakai, Misae Ito, Kanako Yamamoto, Kazunori Nagasaki

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The learner will be able to identify the process of home care decision-making of a family for the cancer elderly with in-home medical care at the discharge from an acute care hospital.

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Translation And Validation Of Korean Version Of The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, Yaelim Lee, Susie Cho, Eun-Ok Im Dec 2018

Translation And Validation Of Korean Version Of The Menstrual Distress Questionnaire, Yaelim Lee, Susie Cho, Eun-Ok Im

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The need for cross-cultural and international collaborative nursing studies have been continuously highlighted. A detailed and rigorous steps of translation and validation of Korean version of the Menstrual Distress Questionnaire are introduced in this study.

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Daily Life Challenge Assessment In Visually-Impaired Or Blind Population, Shu-Ling Hung Dec 2018

Daily Life Challenge Assessment In Visually-Impaired Or Blind Population, Shu-Ling Hung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Many studies agree that lifestyle is the most important factor in individual health. However, people with visual impairment or blindness (VIB) may have daily life challenges that can limit their ability to practice a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate daily life challenges in VIB population.

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Social Networks And Health-Promoting Lifestyles In Korean Older Adults, Minjoo Hong, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Hyewon Shin Dec 2018

Social Networks And Health-Promoting Lifestyles In Korean Older Adults, Minjoo Hong, Jennie Chang De Gagne, Hyewon Shin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to understand predictors on social networks and health-promoting lifestyles(HPLS).Total of 354 old adults residing in South Korea and immigrants in the U.S. participated. The scores of two variables were higher in the Korean immigrant. There was a positive relationship between social networks and HPLS in both groups.

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Psychometric Evaluation Of Indonesian Version Of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale In Adolescent Survivors Of Disaster (Pst), Okki Dhona Laksmita, Pi-Chen Chang, Min-Huey Chung, Yuan-Mei Liao Dec 2018

Psychometric Evaluation Of Indonesian Version Of Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale In Adolescent Survivors Of Disaster (Pst), Okki Dhona Laksmita, Pi-Chen Chang, Min-Huey Chung, Yuan-Mei Liao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The present study is about psychometric testing of Indonesian version of 25-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in adolescent survivors of a volcanic eruption in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Pediatricians, mental health professional, and methodologist need to know about the importance of resilience measurement testing to find an appropriate assessment.

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Predictors Of Readiness For Disaster-Management Competency And Disaster-Nursing Skills From Osce Among Hospital Nurses, Chia-Huei Lin Dec 2018

Predictors Of Readiness For Disaster-Management Competency And Disaster-Nursing Skills From Osce Among Hospital Nurses, Chia-Huei Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Disaster-nursing skills based on OSCE are associated with the readiness for disaster management competency. Predictors of disaster-nursing skills based on OSCE include gender, nursing ladder, and previously received disaster training. This can be taken into considerations for future promoting nurses' disaster management competency and disaster nursing skills.

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Evaluating Knowledge, Use, And Skills After Attending Mental Health First Aid Training, Cheryl Schlamb, Jacquelyn Owen Dec 2018

Evaluating Knowledge, Use, And Skills After Attending Mental Health First Aid Training, Cheryl Schlamb, Jacquelyn Owen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

EBP Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training provides participants with the tools to assess individuals for risk of suicide/harm, listen nonjudgmentally, give reassurance/information, encourage appropriate professional help and other support strategies. The purpose of this research is to evaluate participant knowledge and use of MHFA before/after attending MHFA training.

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Evaluation Of The Sharp Toolkit By Community Champions Implementing The Health Education And Counseling Program, Eileen Kae Kintner, Gwendolyn Cook, Linda M. Gibson-Young, Abby M. Hammes Dec 2018

Evaluation Of The Sharp Toolkit By Community Champions Implementing The Health Education And Counseling Program, Eileen Kae Kintner, Gwendolyn Cook, Linda M. Gibson-Young, Abby M. Hammes

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We challenge an existing paradigm that disease-specific self-management programs are inappropriate for academic settings and address a critical barrier to progress in the field of asthma self-management by describing evaluation of a toolkit for targeted users implementing an effective school-based academic health education and counseling program in diverse US schools.

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Nurse Practitioner Non-Billable Activities, Thomas Kippenbrock Dec 2018

Nurse Practitioner Non-Billable Activities, Thomas Kippenbrock

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The nurse practitioner study found NPs working alone were 0.24 times as likely to report non-billable time when compared to NPs working in the large institution with over 30 personnel. In addition, primary care provider NPs spend more non-billable time than do non-primary care providers at a rate of 1.17.

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Caregiver Barriers To Hpv Vaccination In The African American And Afro-Caribbean Population, Gabriella M. Riccio, Eric Fenkl, Charles P. Buscemi, Audrey P. Miller Dec 2018

Caregiver Barriers To Hpv Vaccination In The African American And Afro-Caribbean Population, Gabriella M. Riccio, Eric Fenkl, Charles P. Buscemi, Audrey P. Miller

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This systematic review explores caregiver barriers to HPV vaccination in the African-American and Afro-Caribbean population in order to guide health promotion strategies to counteract existing obstacles to HPV vaccination, particularly in this population who is disproportionately affected by higher rates of HPV and HPV-associated cancers than most others.

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"I Would Like To Be Heard." Communicating With Chinese Patients With Dementia: A Focused Ethnography, Yong-Shian Goh Dec 2018

"I Would Like To Be Heard." Communicating With Chinese Patients With Dementia: A Focused Ethnography, Yong-Shian Goh

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Effective communication is an important aspect for nurses caring for patients with dementia as they have communication deficits often result in their needs unmet. This issue becomes more challenging when it involves more than the spoken language but also how cultural characteristics among patients can affect their communication.

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Association Of Occupational Noise Exposure With Cardiovascular Diseases Among Career Firefighters In Northern California, Usa, Dal Lae Chin, Oisaeng Hong Dec 2018

Association Of Occupational Noise Exposure With Cardiovascular Diseases Among Career Firefighters In Northern California, Usa, Dal Lae Chin, Oisaeng Hong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the association between occupational noise exposure and cardiovascular disease among career firefighters in Northern California, USA.

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Cognitive Rehabilitation And Cognitive Function Among Mild Cognitive Impairment Community-Dwelling Elderly Adults: The Transtheoretical Model, Tzu-Ting Huang, Ying-Fang Huang Dec 2018

Cognitive Rehabilitation And Cognitive Function Among Mild Cognitive Impairment Community-Dwelling Elderly Adults: The Transtheoretical Model, Tzu-Ting Huang, Ying-Fang Huang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This is the first trial to exam the impact of cognitive rehabilitation interventions in mild cognitive impairment community-dwelling elderly in Taiwan. We found that this intervention could improve the cognitive function, quality of life, self-efficacy and depressive mood among the participants. However, there is no impact on their physical function.

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Effects Of College Student Smartphone Addiction/Overuse Intervention Program: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Myung Soon Kwon Dec 2018

Effects Of College Student Smartphone Addiction/Overuse Intervention Program: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Myung Soon Kwon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of smartphone addiction/overuse intervention among university students. Searches were conducted through Pubmed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL National Assembly Library, DBpia, KISS, KMbase, KoreaMed, NDSL and RISS.

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Social Support And Intimate Partner Violence Interaction Effects On Quality Of Life Among Thai Women, Wimonthip Phuangkhem, Ratchneewan Ross Dec 2018

Social Support And Intimate Partner Violence Interaction Effects On Quality Of Life Among Thai Women, Wimonthip Phuangkhem, Ratchneewan Ross

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Intimate partner violence (IPV) can impact women's quality of life (QOL). Family and friend support was found to alleviate the adverse effect of IPV. However, little is known about the interaction effects of such support and IPV on QOL in Thai women. Findings from this study can inform nursing interventions.

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