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Factors Associated With The Length Of Benzodiazepine Hypnotics Use Among Patients With Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Yu-Ting Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We expect the find draw attendees' attention on the high prevalence of Benzodiazepine long term use among this population, and the importance of providing information about alternative treatment besides Benzodiazepine. Students are also expected to apply the results when designing adjunctive treatment in improving insomnia.

Harlem Healthy Heart: A Community Outreach Initiative With Favorable Impact On Diabetes Mellitus And Cardiometabolic Risks, Renee Murray-Bachmann, Icilma Fergus

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

African/Caribbean Americans are more likely to be at risk for diabetes mellitus development and cardiovascular disease as compared to whites. Ongoing monthly workshops providing education, screening, diet, exercise and referral will positively impact premature diabetes and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality within this population.

Develop And Disseminate An Evidence-Based Self-Supporting Care Model In Taiwan: A Study Protocol, Yu-Chia Chang, Yen-Chun Lin

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study is to develop and disseminate an evidence-based self-supporting care model in different long term care settings and communities in Taiwan. The results of the study will help to improve the older adults' autonomy, improve caregivers' self-efficacy, and optimize the quality of the long-term care.

Correlations Among Perceived Faculty Support, Academic Motivation, Academic Self-Concept, And Gpa Of Bsn Students, Donna M. Keeler

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Understanding what makes BSN students academic successful needs to be redefined. This presentation will redefine the elements of academic success for BSN students and look at the relationships between academic success, academic motivation, academic self-concept, and grade point average.

Sharp: Students Helping At Risk Patients To Promote Health And Reduce Disparities, Allison Shorten, William Meador, Peter Bosworth, Laurel Hitchcock, Lynn Marie Stover Nichols, Michael Mosley, Sherita Etheridge

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We describe the development of an interprofessional (IP) program to improve transitional care and reduce health disparities. SHARP: Students Helping At-Risk Patients provides opportunities for students of nursing, medicine and social work to learn in IP care teams while supporting small groups of chronically ill patients at-risk for poor outcomes.

Hpv: A Comparison Of Awareness Between Vaccinated Versus Non-Vaccinated Persons, Kate Rocklein Kemplin, Bronte Elizabeth Craig, Amanda Janel Eichel, Colleen Baumer Malone

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common and highly transmittable infection. The objectives of this study are to determine if knowledge about HPV is a driving force for individuals to get themselves or their children vaccinated. This study will attempt to explain how vaccine campaigns can increase vaccination rates.

The Secret In Breast Milk: A Review Of Breastfeeding Behaviors That Influence Infant Weight, Autumn L. Argent

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An examination of the current research literature on the complex and intricate interplay between feeding preferences, maternal sensitivity, hormones, infant temperament, and infant weight. This review will provide the background and significance for a research proposal.

Integrative Research Review: Comparison Of Vascular Closure Devices To Manual Compression In Decreasing Postoperative Complications, Nichole T. Janca

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Vascular Closure Devices (VCDs) are used internationally and were created to overcome traditional problems associated with manual compression. These devices act as an alternative to manual compression with the goal of decreasing access site complications. The safety and efficacy of VCDs continues to remain controversial, as research is limited.

How May Motivational Interviewing Prevent Suicide In Patients Having Both Substance Misuse And Mental Disorders?, Diane Phimister, Yen Yang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The aim of this poster is to explore the efficacy of motivational interviewing in preventing suicide rates among patients who suffer from substance misuse and mental health disorders.

An Exploration Of Spiritual Care Of Home Visiting Nurses For Patients With Advanced Cancer, Chizuru Nagata, Aiko Tanaka, Rosanna Mcmaster

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The spiritual care process of home visiting nurses for patients with terminal phase of advanced cancer was explored and it was revealed that home visiting nurses provided spiritual care by clinical reasoning based on end-of-life total care.

Finding Shelter For The Homeless And Their Animal Companions, Pamela Willson, Susan K. Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Companion animals play a significant role in effecting change or providing stability to the homeless as there are psychological, physiological, and social benefits associated with having animal companions. The purpose of this study was to explore facilitating space for animal companions with homeless shelter administrators.

Factors Considered To Contribute To Delayed Consultation Among Women With Cervical Cancer In Rwanda, Geldine Chikanya, Esperance Benemariya, Ruth Sego

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cervical cancer is one of the major public health problems affecting women. Therefore, the participants will learn more on factors contributing to delayed consultation from the perspective of women with cervical cancer in the context of East African countries where Rwanda is located.

Status Of Anxiety And Depression Among Chronic Dialysis Patients In Japan, Sachiko Sr. Tamura

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A survey of the actual conditions was carried out, using a HADS yardstick, of chronic dialysis patients aged 60 or over. Responses were obtained from 345 people. The results showed 7.0% people with anxiety, and 18.3% with depression, and 27.0% with anxiety or depression.

Factors Related To Low Birth Weight Newborns In Ramathibodi Hospital, Kunlasatree Wattanapaisit, Yingkwan Yoorat

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Low birth weight is a major factor associated with infant morbidity and mortality. LBW has also been associated with adverse effects on child development throughout life, such as higher predisposition to chronic diseases, problems related to affective-motivational aspects, cognitive performance difficulties, and negative psychological and emotional consequences.

Experience-Based Learning In Nursing Education, Aksara Kakarndee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this study was to (1) compare problem solving ability of nursing undergraduatesthrough the use of nursing process and analytical thinking skills before and after they engaged in experience-based learning; and (2) compare the problem solving ability with the expected competency of nursing undergraduates.

Patient Choice For People With Long-Term Conditions: An Interpretation By Nurses, Kim A. Van Wissen, Denise L. Blanchard, Annabel K. Matheson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurses should support patients in the choices they make; particularly not stepping away from the difficult decisions patients are making as they live with multiple long-term conditions. This research offers a thoughtful interpretation of nurses' conversations exploring experiences and perceptions concerning patient choice and how this links to nursing partnership.

Active Transportation And Cardiometabolic Health Among Adults: A Systematic Review, Elizabeth Ann Lorenzo, Jacob Szeszulski, Rebecca Lee

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This review of active transportation literature is being conducted to determine the presence or absence of a causal link with cardiometabolic outcomes. Findings will inform an active transportation intervention, to improve cardiometabolic health, inform best practice, and advocate for policy changes to enhance the health of communities.

Effects Of Stress Management Intervention On Stress Levels Of Nurses Practicing In Intensive Care Units, Shelley Schmollgruber

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Effective stress management interventions can contribute to enhanced coping skills in a sustainable manner and increase the quality of work life of nurses and patient outcomes.

Diving? The Best Therapy, Mhairi Webster

2018 All Essays

No abstract provided.

Seeking Understanding At The Lowe, Joseph Broehl

2018 All Essays

No abstract provided.

Associations Between Cortical Structure And Reading Skills In Beginning Readers, Meaghan Perdue

Master's Theses

The acquisition of literacy is a challenging task that engages multiple processing systems to integrate multimodal information. As a result, children exhibit wide variability in reading ability, with the lowest performers classified as having Specific Reading Disability (SRD). Functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research has identified a reading network in the brain consisting primarily of left hemisphere temporo-parietal, occipito-temporal, and inferior frontal regions, but the structural neural substrates that support skilled reading during the formative years of reading acquisition remain underspecified. The present study applied a continuous analytic approach to investigate distinct surface-based properties of cortical structure (cortical …

Medical School Watercooler Newsletter - December 16, 2018, Lindsey Lyle

Watercooler Newsletter

This is the December 16, 2018 edition of the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine's newsletter - Watercooler.

Contents Include:

• Dr. Marks to Discuss Treatment Options for Ankle Arthritis at January Med School Café
• USA Pediatrics Honors Retiring Nurse Vista Woodruff
• USA Microbiology and Immunology Honor Retiring Faculty
• USA Welcomes Dr. Paul Henning to Emergency Medicine
• Three Employees Retire from USA Health
• Lifesouth Blood Drive Dec. 21
• Med School Café - Expert Advice for the Community
• USA College of Medicine Welcomes New Emergency Medicine Faculty

Wmu/Kvcc Signing Business 2+2 Articulation Agreement, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

Science In The News - Ag10 Inhibits Amyloidogenesis And Cellular Toxicity Of The Familial Amyloid Cardiomyopathy-Associated V1221 Transthyretin, Tiger Saelee

CHEM151

Penchala, Sravan C., et al. “AG10 Inhibits Amyloidogenesis and Cellular Toxicity of the Familial Amyloid Cardiomyopathy-Associated V122I Transthyretin.” PNAS, National Academy of Sciences, 11 June 2013, www.pnas.org/content/110/24/9992

Yoong Publishes Poem Citrus Reticulata, Ohio University College Of Arts & Sciences

All Forum Articles

No abstract provided.

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church And Center For The Deaf Sunday Bulletin, December 16, 2018

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Landover Hills, MD

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

A Classroom Activity For Teaching Kohlberg’S Theory Of Moral Development, Cheryl L. Carmichael, Anna M. Schwartz, Maureen Coyle, Matthew H. Goldberg

Publications and Research

In two studies, we demonstrate an engaging classroom activity that facilitates student learning about Kohlberg’s theory of moral development by using digital resources to foster active, experiential learning. In addition to hearing a standard lecture about moral development, students watched a video of a morally provocative incident, then worked in small groups to classify user comments posted in response to the video according to Kohlberg’s six stages. Students in both studies found the activity enjoyable and useful. Moreover, students’ scores on a moral development quiz improved after completing the activity (Study 1), and students who completed the activity in addition …

Advent 3 Series C 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Third Sunday in Advent, Series C and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

Gwu Exercise Science Major Pursues Career In Occupational Therapy, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

Recruited to play soccer at Gardner-Webb University, Abbey Smith of Oxford, N.C., chose to major in exercise science. She had a general idea that she wanted to help people and work with athletes, but wasn’t exactly sure of her career path. “My sophomore year, I was introduced to occupational therapy and it was a field that I didn’t know much about, but really intrigued me,” she reflected. “As I learned more about the profession, I knew I wanted to be an occupational therapist so I could help individuals get back to their activities of daily living.”

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Weed And Mexico, Eddy Martinez

Capstones

An American biotech firm named Phylos Bioscience is interested in entering the Mexican marijuana market once it legalizes. Before it can do that, it must deal with the Mexican government and a conservative society.

https://eddymartinezcunyedu.atavist.com/figuring-out-the-mysteries-of-weed-and-mexico