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The Influence Of Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors On Cognitive Functioning Of Older Turkish Women, Ayse Malatyali, Zehra Golbasi, Nermin Altunbas, Linda Weglicki

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study is conducted by nurse researchers in the United States and Turkey as part of internationally collaborative efforts to promote the cognitive well-being of older women in Turkey. Results have revealed the prevalence of cognitive impairment and how healthy lifestyle behaviors impact the cognitive outcome in older Turkish women.

A Nurse-Led Interprofessional Dementia Education Workshop For Prison Staff, Healthcare Professionals, And Prisoners, Joanne Brooke, Monika Rybacka

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The development of a two hour dementia education workshop from the knowledge of prison, health and social care professionals and prisoners to provide an understanding of dementia and how to support prisoners with dementia in the closed environment of a prison.

Utilizing Informatics To Collect Cardiac Surgical Patient Reported Outcomes And Implement Enhanced Recovery, Cheryl Crisafi, Carol Lynn, Debra Abel, Daniel T. Engelman

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Learn how an interactive application (App)-based platform as part of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program provides caregivers with real-time patient reported outcomes and patients with tailored specific-education. The App automatically reminds patients to follow established care plans, and alerts caregivers when a patient is deviating from their care plan.

Micro-Preemie Parents' Perceptions Of New Care Model And The Nicu's Readiness To Integrate Evidence-Based Practice, Jeannie Couper

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study explored parents' perception of care following a practice change to include Neonatal Integrative Developmental Care (NIDC) for infants born at less than 26 weeks gestation. Positive outcomes were noted. Additionally, the NICU nurses' perceptions of readiness to integrate EBP evaluated over 12 months steadily increased over time.

Evaluation Of A Statewide, Extension-Based, Email-Mediated Walking Intervention, Elizabeth A. Richards, Stephanie Woodcox

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Get WalkIN' is an 12 week, theory-driven, email-based intervention shown effective in increasing physical activity among adults. In addition outcome data, participants will engage in understanding theoretical constructs to develop health messages and promote physical activity behavior change.

Development Of The Targeting Intake And Pills (Tips) Intervention For Hyperphosphatemia In Hemodialysis Patients, Xingjuan Tao, Haifen Zhang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Based on Chronic Care Model (CCM) and Health Promotion Model (HPM), the Targeting Intake & Pills (TIPS) intervention was designed to improve self-efficacy of phosphorus management by supporting patients to appropriate modify their diets and binder use through self-monitoring, problem solving, and goal setting.

Impact Of A Youth Theological Institute On Moral Development: Findings From Vocati Cohort 2-2, Joann D. Long, Steven Bonner, Hope A. Cimino, Aundraea T. Guinn, Lucy Brown

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The developmental stage of adolescence is prolonging. Evidence suggests an adolescent physical maturity is accelerating while psychological and behavioral development is slowing. This project reports findings from cohort 2 of a program designed to engage youth in the critical appraisal of theological content on moral development.

Effects Of Ase Program On Cpg And Body Composition In Persons With Type 2 Diabetes, Ratchanok Phonyiam

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

An Arm Swing Exercise (ASE) Program is the management of diabetes by promoting self-efficacy perception involved motivating activities to continuously perform exercise. ASE assists to promote insulin sensitivity and energy expenditures resulting in improving capillary plasma glucose and body composition in persons with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in community.

Mind The Gap: Improving Care Delivery And Patient Outcomes, Anna Dermenchyan, Therese Offer

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Health care delivery requires an illustration of high quality and low cost. Addressing quality care gaps has historically relied on physicians with highly variable processes and inconsistent results. A standard system in the EHR can be used by all members of the healthcare team to track and improve care delivery.

Nursing Education Approaches To Enhance The Inter- And Intra-Cultural Competence Of Nurses Serving In Africa, Linda Govere

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The inter- and intra-cultural diversity among Africans is greater than the rest of the world. It is imperative that the nurses who choose to serve in Africa be inter- and intra-culturally competent. This presentation provides nursing education approaches to enable the foreign nurses to provide inter-and intra-culturally competent care.

Adolescent Motivation For Physical Activity: A Concept Analysis, Karla A. Palmer, Lorraine B. Robbins, Jiying Ling, Vicki Voskuil

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Motivation keeps adolescents progressing towards achievement of an outcome, such as attainment of regular and adequate physical activity (PA). For adolescents to develop a habit of engaging in PA research is needed to understand motivation. Conceptual clarity about motivation is lacking, but is needed to identify its importance.

Nutrition Education And Physical Activity Program For Food Pantry Patrons, Manju N. Daniel, Priyanka Ghosh Roy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Food insecurity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with long-term poor health outcomes and preventable chronic diseases. More than 80% adults of all races fail to meet these recommended physical activity guidelines in the United States. Lifestyle modification with eating healthy and physical activity is crucial for prevention of chronic diseases.

Psychosocial Perspectives On Motherhood Among Black Women Living With Hiv: A Multi-Country Analysis, Josephine Bassey Etowa

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The paper provides analysis of motherhood among HIV+ black women of African Descent in three Countries. It measured Motherhood on the "Being a Mother Scale" and analysed the socio-cultural and psychosocial determinants of motherhood in the study populations. Infant feeding practice was one significant factor.

Problem Solving Therapy Reduces Burden In Caregivers Of Family Members With A New Cognitive Diagnosis, Linda J. Garand

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We examined whether problem-solving therapy (PST) would prevent or treat burden among family caregivers of persons with a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early-stage dementia (AD). Relative to caregiver's receiving nutritional training (NT), PST improved caregiver's perceived burden (worry) and dementia-related behavioral burden levels, over time.

A Novel Peer Mentor Model For Nutrition Education Within A Food Pantry, Tracy Oliver, Amy Mckeever

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Food insecurity has continued to increase. To combat food insecurity, the number of food pantries has increased. Nutrition education delivered within a food pantry is a suggested strategy to improve the diets of those who are food insecure. This presentation describes "Community Cooks", which was a participatory-based quality improvement project

Barriers To Treating And Managing Obesity, Anna Dermenchyan

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Obesity rates are on the rise in the United States and worldwide. Primary care providers are key to treating and managing patients who are obese. This presentation highlights some of the barriers faced by primary care providers in treating and managing obesity.

The Influence Of The Family On Childhood Obesity In Oman, Basma Alyazeedi, Diane C. Berry, Jamie Crandell

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The study has examined the influence of the family on childhood obesity among 6 - 10 years old children in Oman. Two strong family factors linked to childhood obesity were identified and included increased maternal BMI and mothers' high level of education.

Families In Transition: The Lived Experience Of Parenting A Transgender Child, Linda D. Wagner, Elizabeth M. Armstrong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This qualitative study explored parent's experiences of their child undergoing gender transition. Data analysis yielded themes that begin to identify the complex nature and struggles parents face as they encounter the emotional and physical aspects of this transition. Implications for holistic nursing practice, policy and education will be discussed.

Implementation Of Low Cost High Impact Interventions To Improve The Health Outcomes Of Preterm Babies, Jane W. Kabo

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study assessed the implementation of four evidence based interventions for enhancing the health outcome of preterm babies in Kenya. The findings present a knowledge-practice gap among nurses and midwives which aught to be addressed for successful implementation, to avert preterm morbidity and mortality.

The Use Of Prescription Medications And Supplements By Community-Dwelling Individuals With Peripheral Neuropathy, Constance Visovsky

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Medications and supplements are used for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy (PN) used by 45 patients attending a community-based, free specialized neuropathy clinic. The etiology of PN can vary, impacting efficacy of treatment. Patients were prescribed ineffective opioids for PN showing the need for provider education and treatment guidelines.

Feeding Practices And Beliefs Of Hispanic Mothers Of Preschool Age Children, Nancy Ann Innella

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore maternal feeding practices and beliefs of Hispanic mothers of preschool-age children. A convenience sample of 6 mothers were interviewed. Overall, mothers who perceived they had control over feeding practices and strong support systems had children with healthier weights.

Pregnant Women In Four Low-Middle Income Countries Have A High Prevalence Of Inadequate Dietary Intakes That Are Improved By Dietary Diversity, Rebecca L. Lander, K Michael Hambidge, Jamie E. Westcott, Gabriela Tejeda, Tshilenge S. Diba, Shivanand C. Mastiholi, Umber S. Khan, Ana Garcés, Sumera Aziz Ali, Sarah Saleem, On Behalf Of The Women First Preconception Nutrition Trial Group

Community Health Sciences

Background: Up-to-date dietary data are required to understand the diverse nutritional challenges of pregnant women living in low-middle income countries (LMIC). To that end, dietary data were collected from 1st trimester pregnant women in rural areas of Guatemala, India, Pakistan, and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) participating in a maternal lipid-based nutrient supplement (LNS) Randomized Controlled Trial to examine dietary diversity (DD), usual group energy and nutrient intakes, and prevalence of inadequate dietary intakes.
Methods: Two 24-h dietary recalls were conducted in ~240 pregnant women/site (total n = 966) prior to 12-week gestation. Adequate DD was assessed, i.e., ≥5 …

Intervention Design Elements Are Associated With Frontline Health Workers' Performance To Deliver Infant And Young Child Nutrition Services In Bangladesh And Vietnam, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Sunny S. Kim, Lan Mai Tran, Purnima Menon, Edward A. Frongillo

Faculty Publications

Background: Frontline health workers (FLWs) are needed for delivering interventions at scale to reduce maternal and child undernutrition, but low- and middle-income countries often face inadequate FLW performance.

Objectives: We examined whether and how intervention design elements such as training, supervision, and mass media improved FLW performance in delivering nutrition services.

Methods: Survey data were collected in 2010 and 2014 as part of impact evaluations of Alive & Thrive (A&T) interventions to improve infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in Bangladesh and Vietnam. FLWs in A&T intensive (A&T-I) areas received specialized IYCF training, job aids, and regular supportive supervision. …

Experimental Evidence For Adaptation To Species-Specific Gut Microbiota In House Mice, Andrew H. Moeller, João C. Gomes-Neto, Sara Mantz, Hatem Kittana, Rafael R. Segura Munoz, Robert J. Schmaltz, Amanda E. Ramer-Tait, Michael W. Nachman

Department of Food Science and Technology: Faculty Publications

The gut microbial communities of mammals have codiversified with host species, and changes in the gut microbiota can have profound effects on host fitness. Therefore, the gut microbiota may drive adaptation in mammalian species, but this possibility is underexplored. Here, we show that the gut microbiota has codiversified with mice in the genus Mus over the past 6 million years, and we present experimental evidence that the gut microbiota has driven adaptive evolution of the house mouse, Mus musculus domesticus. Phylogenetic analyses of metagenomeassembled bacterial genomic sequences revealed that gut bacterial lineages have been retained within and diversified alongside Mus …

Training And Development Of Undergraduate Researchers To Address Diabetes Health Disparities Using Geographical Information Systems, Barbara Ann Graves

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation will describe faculty perspective of innovative and interprofessional development and training of undergraduate researchers focused on addressing social determinants of diabetes health disparities. It will discuss use of geographical information systems as emerging technology for nursing research, student research mentoring, and the scope of student research involvement.

Maternal Diet During Lactation And Breast-Feeding Practices Have Synergistic Association With Child Diet At 6 Years, Jacob P. Beckerman, Emily Slade, Alison K. Ventura

Kinesiology and Public Health

Objective: Children breast-fed during infancy consume more fruits and vegetables than formula-fed children. This pattern is likely due, in part, to infant learning from flavours of the mother’s diet transmitted through breast milk, but more research is needed to understand associations between early flavour exposures and later dietary patterns. We examined whether breast-feeding and maternal fruit and vegetable consumption during nursing were synergistically associated with higher child fruit and vegetable consumption.

Design: Prospective cohort study of breast-feeding duration, maternal diet postpartum and child diet. Complete breast-feeding and maternal diet data were available for 1396 mother–child dyads; multiple imputation was used …

Awareness Of Obesity Bias: A Qualitative Approach To Educating Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Students, Susan Gordon Williams, Sharon Fruh, Rebecca J. Graves, Heather R. Hall, Brook Sims, Leigh Minchew

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Obesity bias and stigma among healthcare providers impact patients′ willingness to seek treatment and preventive care. This project focused on NP students′ attitudes and perceptions toward obesity bias based on their clinical, educational experiences to inform future training programs for NP students.

Low Ses Women's Perceptions Of Health, Community Needs, And Educational Engagement, Joellen B. Edwards, Victoria W. Loerzel, Kimberly Paige Emery

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This presentation describes low SES women's perceptions of their health and health needs of other women in their community. Participants contributed suggestions to help other women actively engage in healthy behaviors. Session attendees will experience the women's voices, captured in interviews, as they challenge stereotypes and display insight and strength.

College Of Health Professions News, Georgia Southern University

College of Health Professions: News & Publications (2012-2023)

• Students Gain Experience in Costa Rica
• The Biodynamics & Human Performance Center Awarded $9,965 Grant

How Do We Change Statistical And Critical Thinking Attitudes In Young People?, Rhys C. Jones

Numeracy

A quasi-experimental design was used to measure the impacts on student attitudes in statistics, mathematics and critical thinking (16-18 years of age) on a group of students who received a 21-week-long contextualised statistics course (called the Pilot Scheme in Social Analytics), in South Wales. This paper will discuss the development and delivery stages of the course as well as the student recruitment strategies employed. This paper will also discuss the changes in attitudes observed after the course had finished. Results suggest the course did lead to changes in the students’ attitudes becoming more positive with respect to statistics, mathematics, and …