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Value-Based Care: Readmission Reduction, Polypharmacy Reduction, And Cost Containment, Ron Billano Ordona

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Value-Based Care is the future of healthcare in the US. Nurse Practitioners in Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) help address prevention of unplanned 30-day readmission, reduction in polypharmacy and overall cost-containment for the US Medicare system. The resurgence of house calls is contributing to quality of care and patient satisfaction.

Predictors For Working In The Gerontological Nursing Setting Among Nursing Students, Mei Hua Kerry Hsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A survey design was adopted to understand the situation among Macao nursing students towards working in gerontological nursing (GN) after graduation. The purpose of this study was to examine the preference and willingness to work in GN after graduation, and predictors in GN for future work.

Educational Program To Improve Quality Of Life Among Elderly Regarding Oral Health, Abd–Allah Eman Shokrya, Mohammed Rehab Adel, Abo El-Seoud Amany Rashad

Future Dental Journal

Background: The ratio of elderly is rising faster than that of any other age group. The mutual relation between oral health and general health is specially stated among older people. Poor oral health affects negatively the quality of life among elderly. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational program on quality of life among elderly regarding oral health. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-and-posttest design was utilized in the geriatric social club in Zagazig City. A purposive sample of 75 elderly subjects who fulfilled the study inclusion criteria. Five tools were used as follow: Tool I: A structured interview questionnaire …

We Are...Marshall, September 23, 2020, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

Well-Being Among Older Adults In Mississippi: Exploring Differences Between Metropolitan, Micropolitan, And Noncore Rural Settings, Carolyn E. Adams-Price, Joshua J. Turner, Margaret Ralston

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

It is a common belief that older adults in rural areas have high subjective well-being, despite often experiencing greater poverty and having access to fewer resources than older adults who live in urban areas, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as the “rural-urban paradox.” However, research does not consistently find high well-being in rural areas, which might be due to research not distinguishing between very rural and semi-rural (or small town) settings. This study compares the subjective well-being of older adults in micropolitan and noncore counties with the well-being of older adults in metropolitan areas in Mississippi (n = 659). Preliminary …

Effect Of Incorporating Undoped Or Silver-Doped Photocatalytic Titanium Dioxide On The Antifungal Effect And Dynamic Viscoelastic Properties Of Long-Term Acrylic Denture Liners, Gihan H. Waly

Future Dental Journal

Objectives: The current study aimed to investigate the effect of incorporating undoped or silver-doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2-NPs and Ag-doped TiO2-NPs) on the antifungal activity and dynamic viscoelastic properties of soft acrylic denture liners. Materials and methods: One soft acrylic liner material was used (COE-SOFT, GC America, USA). Triphasic TiO2-NPs were purchased from Nanotech, Egypt. Half the amount of the TiO2-NPs was doped with silver (z100 ppm). The efficiency of the doping process was validated by FTRI analysis. Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer was used to measure the absorption range of both powders (TiO2-NPs and Agdoped TiO2-NPs). For the antifungal activity test, eight …

Development Of A Telehealth Collaborative To Improve Student Exposure In The Clinical Application Of Telehealth, Tara C. Hilliard, Steven W. Branham

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Telehealth is an area of care delivery which of renewed interest. Providing student exposure to this method of care is relatively new to nursing education. See how a university/industry partnership was used to meet this need.

Psychology Department Newsletter- Sep. 20, 2020, Department Staff

Psychology Department Newsletter

No abstract provided.

We Are...Marshall, September 16, 2020, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

No abstract provided.

An Age-Friendly Health Systems Implementation: A Virtual Clinic As An Educational Technology Innovation, Robin Hughes, Mary Dolansky, Sherry Greenberg, Anne Pohnert, Evelyn Duffy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Virtual gaming simulation is an innovative pedagogical approach to enhancing experiential learning. Case Western Reserve University and CVS Health's MinuteClinic teams, with funding from The John A. Hartford Foundation, developed a virtual gaming technology to educate advance practice providers about Age-Friendly Health Systems, 4Ms care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility.

Caregiver Well-Being And Burden: Variations By Race/Ethnicity And Care Recipient Nativity Status, Heehyul E. Moon, William E. Haley, Sunshine M. Rote, Jeanelle S. Sears

Social Work Faculty Publications

Background and Objectives: Despite growing diversity among the aging population and extensive previous research on racial/ethnic minority caregivers, little research has been conducted on the potentially unique experiences and outcomes of informal caregivers of foreign-born care recipients. Using nationally representative data and the Stress Process Model, the current study examined the differences in caregiver outcomes (care burden, psychological well-being, and self-rated health) by care recipient nativity status (U.S.-born vs. foreign-born) and the extent to which caregiver outcomes vary by care recipient nativity status and caregiver race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic white, non-Hispanic black, Hispanic, and Others).

Research Design and Methods: The current study …

Influencing Undergraduate Nursing Student Attitudes On Older Adults, Monica L. Tenhunen

General Submissions: Presentations (Oral and Poster)

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine baccalaureate nursing student attitudes toward older adults and whether gerontological nursing education affects those attitudes. As the number of older adults increases, more nurses will be needed to provide care for this part of the population. Education specific to the health care needs of this population should enable nurses to provide safe, quality care by increasing their knowledge and understanding about the older adult.

In the essential competencies for the nursing care of older adults, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing addresses incorporation of attitudes about aging to the education …

Minutes Of Graduate College Committee On Curricula, September 14, 2020, University Of Northern Iowa. Graduate College Curriculum Committee.

Minutes - Graduate Curriculum Committee

Minutes of the committee that oversees the development of the curriculum of the University of Northern Iowa Graduate College.

Social Inequality And Type 2 Diabetes Management Among Older Latinx Immigrants, Jasmin Tahmaseb-Mcconatha, Frauke Schnell

Psychology Faculty Publications

Being an immigrant in the contemporary U.S. is stressful. During the pandemic of 2020, these stressors are amplified for all populations. At the same time, Latinx immigrants are also disproportionately affected by the pandemic. They are more vulnerable, face greater economic challenges, and are more likely to die from the virus. In addition to these difficult realities, regardless of status, Latinx immigrants are often perceived as illegal and subjected to discriminatory treatment [1]. Type 2 diabetes is also an illness that disproportionately affects minorities and immigrant populations. In 2018, there were almost 60 million Latinos-18% of the U.S. population (more …

Connection Magazine, Fall 2020, Cristina Hatem

Newsletters from University Library - Library Connection

No abstract provided.

Employment Status And Qol With Laryngectomized Patients, Kazuyo Iwanaga, Kumiko Kotake, Yoshimi Suzukamo, Ichiro Kai, Yoko Ishibashi, Kaori Haba, Aya Takahashi, Mami Miyazono, Yuki Nagamatsu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

We longitudinally examined employment status and quality of life with 199 laryngectomized patients. QOL assessed by the SF-36 was low until twelve months after discharge. It is necessary to continue physical and psychological support for those who want to continue to work after their discharge from hospital.

Effects Of Respiratory Infection Prevention Education For Rural Dwelling Elderly On Kap And Social Capital, Myung Soon Kwon, Jin Soon Kim

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study was to investigate the effectiveness of respiratory infection prevention(RIP) program based on Social Cognitive Theory developed for rural dwelling elderly on South Korea. In conclusion, it was verified continuous effect on improving the knowledge, attitude, and practice of RIP, and enhances the social capital of the rural elderly.

Factors Related To Quality Of Life In Patients With Cardiac Surgery, Wei-Yi Chen, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Cardiac surgery can improve the heart function and prolong life of patients, but the health care and quality of life of patients after surgery should also be addressed.

A Literature Review Of Type 2 Diabetes Among African American Women, Brenda Owusu, Balkys L. Bivins

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to prevent T2D in this population.

The Association Between Frailty And Quality Of Life In Elders With Colorectal Cancer After Surgery, Hsing-Fang Tsai, Ai-Fu Chiou

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Frailty is the beginning of a vicious cycle of geriatric syndrome. elders need to face the age–related senescence and suffer from cancer-related symptoms which have significant impacts on their quality of life (QoL).This study is investigate the association between frailty and QoL in elders with colorectal cancer before and after surgery.

Nursing Staffing And State-Level Dementia Training In Relation To Inappropriate Psychotropic Medication Use In Nursing Home Residents With Dementia, Jung Min Yoon

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports

This study was to examine the occurrence of F-758 citations in relation to NH nurse staffing and state-level NH in-service dementia training requirements.

Chronicling Resident And Staff Outcomes Throughout The Implementation Of A Professional Nursing Practice Model In One Midwest Continuing Care Retirement Community: A Longitudinal Analysis, Kimberly Michele Bergen-Jackson

Dissertations

This research used a case study approach to chronicle the process of seeking the American Nurse Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence in Long-Term Care designation in one Midwest community. The PTE-LTC practice standards framework guided the implementation of professional nursing practice which focused on a positive practice environment, shared decision-making, accountability for resident care, and the leadership development of nursing staff. These practice standards are outlined in the study and incorporated the major components necessary to implement Professional Nursing Practice and Shared Governance in long-term care. The components of the designation process over a five-year period were documented and compared …

The Association Between Medication Use And Gait In Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, S. Maas, D. A.M. Festen, Thessa I.M. Hilgenkamp, A. Oppewal

Physical Therapy Faculty Research

Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have polypharmacy and often use antipsychotics. Both polypharmacy and antipsychotics have a negative effect on gait in the general population, but this has not been studied in adults with ID. These negative effects may add to pre‐existing gait disturbances in adults with ID and increase the risk for adverse health outcomes in this population. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the difference in gait parameters between adults with ID with and without polypharmacy and between adults with ID using and not using antipsychotics. Method: The gait parameters of 31 participants …

Bedside Nurse Recognition Of Delirium In The Medical-Surgical Setting, Bridget Ann Denzik

Dissertations

Delirium in adults aged 65 and older is a common occurrence in the acute care setting and is often unrecognized by bedside nurses. Delirium can trigger a negative cascade of events resulting in an increase in morbidity and mortality, functional decline, longer length of stay, and high rates of post hospital institutionalization and has a significant socioeconomic impact. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to establish a solid foundation using scholarly literature to support the development of a delirium prevention, recognition, and treatment program in the medical-surgical acute care setting applying the program logic framework. The goal was …

Online Certificate In Grandfamilies Leadership: Identifying And Fulfilling The Training Needs Of Grandfamily Practitioners, Jennifer Crittenden

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

This practice brief discusses the development and delivery of a unique online certificate program in grandfamilies leadership designed to serve the needs of a wide variety of grandfamily professionals and support personnel. To-date the program has engaged 177 learners from across the U.S. and Hong Kong representing a diverse set of organizations and professional and lay roles. Evaluation results from the first seven learner cohorts underscore the effectiveness of the program content as well as the utility of an initial program needs assessment to guide curriculum development. Practice implications for future continuing education efforts targeting grandfamily professionals and lay leaders …

Utilizing Family Life Education As A Resource For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Jessie L. Piper, Melinda Stafford Markham

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Increasingly, grandparents have the responsibility for raising their grandchildren. Using Family Stress Theory as a theoretical framework, this study asked the question How can Family Life Education (FLE) be used as a resource to help grandparents raising grandchildren? Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Findings suggest grandparents raising grandchildren could benefit from education in a variety of areas. There are multiple barriers, however, that participants identified toward the utilization of FLE. Interestingly, grandparents identified their adult children or grandchildren as better suited recipients of FLE. Ultimately, there is a lack of collaboration …

Utilizing A Community-University Partnership To Meet Grandfamilies’ Needs: Development And Evaluation Of A Grandchildren-Mentoring Program, Christine A. Fruhauf, A. Nancy Mendoza, Pamela Bishop, Gail Engel, Suzanna Hetchler

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

In response to the increasing rate of grandparent-headed homes and the needs of grandparents and grandchildren, we engaged in a community-university partnership to develop, implement, and evaluate a grandchildren-mentoring program. Prior to developing the grandchildren-mentoring program, a county needs assessment was conducted. The needs assessment revealed that grandparents wanted opportunities for mentorship of their grandchildren. As a result, we partnered with an undergraduate practicum course to create a new option of college students engaging with grandchildren. During our inaugural grandchildren-mentoring program, we conducted focus groups/interviews with grandparents (n = 5) and grandchildren (n = 7) at the end of the …

Parenting Challenges Of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Discipline, Child Education, Technology Use, And Outdated Health Beliefs, Ludivine Brunissen, Eli Rapoport, Kate Fruitman, Andrew Adesman

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

BACKGROUND: As of 2015, approximately three million children in the United States were being raised primarily by their grandparents. This study aims to examine, in a large national sample, to what extent grandparents raising grandchildren (GRGs) have difficulty with discipline and meeting their grandchild’s educational and social needs, find computers/other technology challenging, and subscribe to outdated health beliefs.

METHODS: An anonymous online parenting questionnaire was administered to GRGs recruited through state and local grandparent support groups and elderly service agencies.

RESULTS: 733 grandparents that self-identified as the primary caregiver of one or more grandchildren met inclusion criteria. 56.5% of GRGs …

Thematic Dimensions Of Grandparent Caregiving: A Focus Group Approach, Bert Hayslip Jr., Rebekah P. Knight, Kyle S. Page, Carolyn Phillips

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

The present study involved 75 grandparent caregivers (M age = 59) who participated in focus groups targeting their needs and concerns relevant to raising their grandchildren. Based upon a qualitative analysis of group session notes reliably cross referenced across 3 observers, the following themes emerged: 1) Isolation, disenfranchisement, and marginalization with regard to others, 2) Difficulty in dealing with and frustration with the adult child whose child one is raising, 3) The need to be able to cope with one’s own emotions and life situation, 4) Difficulties in coping with the emotional, interpersonal, or behavioral problems of the grandchild, …

Complete Issue, Volume 6, 1 (2020)

GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy

Complete Issue, 6(1) 2020