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A Reader's Guide To Daniel Bernoulli's "Recurrent Series", Stacy Langton

Euleriana

This is a commentary and reader’s guide to Daniel Bernoulli’s article “Observations concerning recurrent series”. It is intended to help the modern reader understand what Bernoulli is doing in that article.

Comprehensive Conversations, Christopher Goff, Erik Tou

Euleriana

An introduction to the contents in Volume 5 (Issue 1) of Euleriana.

Reflections On The “Pore Space Estate”, Joseph A. Schremmer

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Co₂ Pipelines As Common Carriers, Madeleine Lewis, Tara Righetti

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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The Meaning Of “Other Minerals” And Other Incidents Of Mineral Ownership, Monika U. Ehrman, Colton Franks

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Editor's Introduction & Front Pages, Alexandra Jury

Oil and Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Journal

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Comparative Analysis Controlled Substances Prescribing: A Review Of National And State-Level Data, Carrieann Matyac, Mary Ellen Biggerstaff, Renzhi Cao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The expansion of nurse prescribing authority in parallel with widespread policy response to the opioid epidemic has altered the landscape of healthcare delivery, and prescription of controlled substances. This study provides a comparative analysis of nurse and non-nurse prescribing patterns using national and state-level data from the United States. Utilizing comprehensive datasets from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and the Washington State Medical Association, this analysis identifies trends in opioid and other controlled substance prescriptions among Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and other providers. These findings help evaluate the impact of …

Adverse And Positive Childhood Experiences Affect General Health In Asian American Emerging Adults, Wenyi Chen, Chakra Budhathoki, Maichou Lor, Deborah Gross

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments in childhood.1 Both PCEs and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common and can co-occur. Empirical studies have shown that PCEs not only buffer the negative effects of ACEs,2, 3, 4 but also positively impact physical and mental health outcomes independent of ACEs.5, 6, 7, 8 However, few studies have simultaneously examined the influence of ACEs and PCEs in Asian American populations. This study examined the association between ACEs and general health and assessed whether PCEs moderated this association among Asian American emerging adults from diverse backgrounds. …

Implementing Flipped Classroom In The Nurse Anesthesia Curriculum: A Quality Improvement Project, Pedro Hernandez, Yasmine Nicole Campbell, Valerie J. Diaz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Current research indicates that most faculty members are from the Baby Boomer generation (1946-1964) or Generation X (1965-1980), in which the instructor assumes the principal role of knowledge. Current evidence precludes that 91% of graduate nursing students are from Generation Y (1981-1996) and Generation Z (1997-2012) with a fondness for a flipped classroom, where student autonomy in classroom preparation is prioritized. The application of this technique has been widely evaluated using student exam scores. Utilization of generational pedagogical preferences is crucial for student success and critical thinking. This quality improvement project aims to answer the question: In multigenerational nurse anesthesia …

Accelerate: Growing Frontline Nurse Leaders Through A Year Long Innovative Leadership Cohort, Julie Stephenie Stefanick, Melissa K. Gonzalez, Clara Brown

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Accelerate Program is a year-long, frontline leadership development initiative, aimed at creating a pipeline of future nurse leaders designed and implemented at a large academic medical center. Focus centers on supporting the career advancement and succession planning of informal nurse leaders, enhance and develop nursing leadership competencies, provide innovative leadership development opportunities as well as promoting interprofessional learning and collaboration to achieve effective, impactful outcomes. The first cohort consisted of nurse clinicians from inpatient, procedural, emergency department and ambulatory settings.

Curriculum design was guided by The American Organization for Nursing Leadership leader core competencies and was presented by experts from …

Care Coordination: 20 Years Of Lessons Learned And Future Visions, Janine Marie Petitgout

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Problem/Purpose: Health systems are challenged to provide and lead care coordination for patients with efficient, effective discharge plans. All healthcare systems need care coordination programs focused on high-risk patient populations to help throughput. A family-centered team approach can be used for children with complex healthcare needs. The purpose of this presentation is to describe a hospital-based care coordination program; outline implementation strategies and processes; discuss staffing mix; and share lessons learned and future visions.

Program Description: A hospital-based care coordination program for children with complex healthcare needs was developed over 20 years ago in an academic medical center in the …

Enduring Uncertainty Through The Lens Of Osteoporosis: A Mixed Methods Study, Caitlin M. Vlaeminck

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Osteoporosis is a chronic illness that affects individuals globally, is underdiagnosed, and often poorly managed. Uncertainty is a phenomenon experienced by individuals diagnosed with chronic illness and is defined as the inability to determine the meaning of illness-related events. Experiencing uncertainty can lead to decreased quality of life (QOL), delays in decision-making, and negative impacts on relationships.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine if individuals diagnosed with osteoporosis experience uncertainty and to determine the lived experience of individuals with osteoporosis. Mishel’s Uncertainty in Illness Theory was used as the theoretical framework.

Method: Participants completed The Mishel Uncertainty in Illness …

Opportunities In Emergency Preparedness Through Community Partnerships, Katie Hooven

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The two-part project was primarily focused on expanding disaster management and emergency preparedness learning experiences in our nursing courses by partnering with our local community agencies.

To diversify our student experience and work within our local community we established a mutually beneficial partnership to create an opportunity to expose students to emergency management and disaster preparedness. We asked the local County Medical Reserve Corporation Coordinator to partner with us to offer their eight required training courses which would allow interested sophomore students to become MRC members. The national MRC organization developed the MRC Core Competencies as a guide for training …

Clinical Placements For Nursing Education And Student Perceptions In Correctional Healthcare, Kimberly A. Rumsey, Shinu Joy

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Texas has the largest prison population in the United States, with approximately 134,000 individuals currently incarcerated. Ensuring quality healthcare for all patients, including incarcerated individuals, is essential to uphold ethical standards and legal requirements. However, correctional health facilities face unique challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled nursing staff due to the demanding nature of the work, safety concerns, lower pay, and the stigma of working in a prison environment (Chafin & Biddle, 2013). Introducing nursing students to correctional healthcare through positive clinical experiences may increase their interest in this field for future employment.

Purpose: The project investigated nursing students’ …

Three-Month Trajectories And Key Factors Of Preventive Treatment Efficacy In Patients With Migraine, Ming Jung Tsai, Yen-Feng Wang, Shuu-Jiun Wang, Yu-Chi Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

1. Purpose: The primary aim of this study is to explore the trajectories of monthly headache days (MHDs) among patients with migraine over a three-month period following preventive treatment. The secondary aim is to identify key factors that influence these trajectories, providing insights for effective nursing interventions that emphasize health promotion and chronic disease prevention to alleviate the chronic burden of migraine.

2. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted at a neurology outpatient clinic in Taiwan, involving 132 migraine patients, of whom 116 completed the 3-month follow-up. Nursing assessments included evaluations of personality traits, sleep quality, anxiety, depression, and …

Effects Of A Communication Intervention On Nursing Home Quality Indicators, Kristine Williams, Clarissa Shaw, Maria Hein, Yelena Perkhounkova, Carissa Coleman, Frances M. Yang, Maria Roche-Dean

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

There is a critical need to improve quality of care in long term service and support settings (LTSS).1 Elderspeak communication is linked to behavioral and psychological symptom responses (BPSD) in nursing home (NH) residents with dementia.2 The Changing Talk (CHAT) intervention improved staff communication and reduced resident BPSD in NH care.3,4 To evaluate effects of the CHAT intervention, we compared NH-level quality measures before and after participation in intervention and control groups. Aggregate minimum data set data was extracted for the quarter before and after NHs participated as intervention or no-treatment controls in years 1 and 2 of the CHATO …

A Pilot Study Of Integrating Vr Into Innovative Nursing Education By Interprofessional Collaboration, Luna Chang, Shu-Chuan Chen, Hsiao Hua Kao, Pei Jung Hsieh, Yi-Ying Tsao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Due to global threats from infectious diseases, aging populations, and rising community health care needs such as chronic illnesses and dementia, nursing students face significant pressure when dealing with complex patient scenarios and health behavior challenges. There is an urgent need to develop innovative nursing curriculum designs through interdisciplinary collaboration, teaching students to integrate information technology into health care [1,5,6]. This approach will help cultivate their self-directed learning, innovation, and problem-solving skills, better preparing them for the evolving health care environment [2,3,4].

This study employs a comparative research design, with data collection conducted from May 2023 to September 2023. The …

Development Of A Cancer Rehabilitation Programme For Women Treated For Gynecological Cancer, Ka Ming Chow, Carmen W. H. Chan, Alexandra Mccarthy, Jiemin Zhu, Kai Chow Choi, Alice W. Y. Leung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Gynaecological cancer (GC) is the second most common cancer worldwide.1 While incidence is rising, advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment mean more women with GC now live longer lives. Cancer rehabilitation has been recommended for people treated for cancer to facilitate their recovery. Women treated for GC report a strong desire for supportive care to motivate them to make the changes necessary to reduce their risk and promote their health post-treatment.2 However, no structured rehabilitation and supportive programme tailored for women treated for GC is available.

Methods: A multimodal cancer rehabilitation programme (MRCI) was developed based on Level I-II …

Factors Impacting Nurse Perception Of Professional Development In A Saudi Arabian Health Organization, Joanne Lee London

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nursing Professional development is an essential enabler for nursing professional practice and career trajectory. Empirical evidence supports nurses and health care organizations commitment to professional development is intrinsic to the high quality safe patient care.

The study aim to explore perceptions of Registered Nurses regarding professional development.

A qualitative methodology, conducted in the Cardiology Clinic of a tertiary referral hospital with Magnet re-designation, in Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

Five registered nurses with novice to expert nursing experience were purposively sampled. Two focus groups were conducted, which were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Academic rigor was ensured through the principles of trustworthiness. …

An Analysis Of Psychological Capital And Influencing Factors Among Disaster Care Reservists, Qianmei Zhong

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: In recent years, with frequent occurrence of public health emergencies, various infectious diseases and natural disasters have placed a prominent burden on global public health and healthcare systems, especially on healthcare workers. This study aimed to investigate the current state of psychological capital among disaster care reservists and the factors influencing it.

Methods: Between January and February 2024, 330 members of the disaster nursing reserve team from four tertiary general hospitals in Mianyang, China, were surveyed using the STAR questionnaire to obtain information on general demographics, psychological capital, and job burnout.

Results: The total score of psychological capital was …

A Qualitative Study About Healthcare Practices For Rural Guatemalan Women, Linda Johanson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The purpose for this qualitative study to assess the healthcare practices of women in rural Guatemala. Understanding how women there approach health would provide useful information for nurses involved in development of culturally sensitive sustainable healthcare programs in Guatemala, and in providing culturally sensitive care to Guatemalan patients who are living outside of their country.

Studies have confirmed many challenges that rural Guatemalan experience with respect to health care services. Medical equipment and medications are notably scarce for pediatric patients (Hughes et al., 2022), and availability of access to care for adolescents is also deficient (Hassan et al., 2020). Attempts …

A Cross-Country Comparison Of The Vitality Acupunch Exercise Effects On Long-Term Care Residents, Kuei-Min Chen, Brittany Murley, Szu-Yu Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) oriented chair-based exercises are suitable for older adults living in long-term care facilities (LTC) due to their mild nature. However, their efficacy in different cultural environments was unclear. To address this question, a cross-country comparison study was conducted to test the treatment outcomes of a TCM-oriented chair-based acupunch exercise program, the Vitality Acupunch (VA), administered for both Eastern and Western samples.

Methods: This study adopted a longitudinal design to test the efficacy of the VA program for 80 long-term care older residents in Taiwan (n treatment = 23; n control = 17) and in …

Mapping Key Components Of Substance Use Disorder Stigma Awareness Education: A Scoping Review, Marianne Adam, Erin Kitt-Lewis, Kat Phillips

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The substance use epidemic is the latest wave in a series of global substance use related public health crises (Mania et al., 2021; Jemberie et al., 2020). A fundamental cause of health inequities, stigma impacts the development of substance use disorder (SUD), undermines treatment efforts, and drives disparities within these crises (Earnshaw, 2020; Nyblade et al., 2019; Carrara et al., 2021). Stigma awareness education is an essential component to prepare nurses and healthcare providers who care for people with SUD. However, the types and quality of stigma awareness educational programs is not well documented in the literature. The purpose of …

The Changing Trends In Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Among Survivors Transferred Out Of The Icu, Yu-Hua Lin, Wan-Hao Chang, Tzu-Yu Tseng

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Aim: Intensive care unit (ICU) survivors suffering from post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) have been recognized as post-intensive care comorbidities. However, there are rare literature exploring the changing trends of intensive care unit survivors. The purpose of this study was to explore the changing in PICS among survivors transferred out of the intensive care unit.

Methods: The study conducted a longitudinal design, participants were recruited from a medical center in Southern Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Following approval by the participant hospital’s institutional review board (EMRP-108-145). Inclusion criteria were patients who were diagnosed with critical illness and stay at ICU at least 7 days. …

Optimizing Clinical Training In Novice Nurse Anesthesia Residents Through Simulation-Based Education, Yasmine Nicole Campbell, Nimisha A. Francis, Valerie J. Diaz

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The educational transition from an intensive care unit nurse to a nurse anesthesia resident (NAR) is challenging. Adequate clinical acumen is expected upon arrival to the learning environment, especially in the context of anesthesia clinical skills and cognitive knowledge. Consequently, providing a learning environment and physical practice builds the foundation for skill sets and enhances NAR proficiency. A routine simulation involving foundational skills in anesthesia will expose NARs routinely to develop workflow, clinical skills, and critical thinking abilities. This quality improvement project aims to evaluate the best evidence-based method for clinical training for first-year nurse anesthesia residents in simulation …

Exploring Ai In Hospice And Palliative Care: An Integrative Review, Tuzhen Xu, Gloria M. Rose, Caiyi Liu, Lin Li, Sen Zhu

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming the healthcare industry by integrating various algorithmic models into electronic health records and wearable health technologies. These advancements support healthcare providers in making evidence-based decisions and predicting patient outcomes, ultimately enhancing the quality of care. This integrative literature review synthesizes peer-reviewed research on the application of AI in palliative and hospice care, aiming to identify both the implications and barriers to practice and research in this vital area.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search across nine databases—Academic Search Complete, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Cochrane, PubMed, Medline, Web …

Comparative Effectiveness Of Psychotherapies For Ptsd In Adults: A Network Meta-Analysis, Kuei-Ru Chou, Ninik Yunitri

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The long-term comparative effectiveness of psychotherapies for adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) remains unclear. We conducted a network meta-analysis (NMA) to evaluate the effectiveness of various psychotherapies for adults with PTSD using randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and long-term follow-up measurements to extend existing evidence.

Methods: A comprehensive search was performed in the Cochrane Library, Embase, Medline-OVID, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycInfo databases, including studies on the effectiveness of psychotherapies—cognitive processing therapy (CPT), cognitive therapy (CT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), narrative exposure therapy (NET), prolonged exposure (PE), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), present-centered therapy (PCT), brief eclectic psychotherapies (BEP), …

Boosting Trauma First Aid Proficiency With Constructivist Self-Learning And Video Production, Hsiao Ting Tung

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: Effective trauma first aid training is essential for preparing nursing students to handle emergencies. This study aimed to: (1) assess the impact of a 36-hour self-learning course, incorporating a trauma care video project based on constructivist principles, on students' familiarity with trauma care processes; and (2) evaluate its effect on their confidence in applying trauma first aid.

Methods: Eight students completed a 36-hour trauma first aid course over three months, including Trauma First Aid Overview (5 hours), Emergency and ICU Experience with Case Studies (12 hours), and Video Production Guidance and Practical Exercises (15 hours). Students' trauma knowledge and …

Enhancing Ehealth Technology Acceptance Among Patients With Chronic Illness-Role Of Ehealth Literacy, Lian-Shin Shiu, Yu-Chi Chen

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: With the integration of healthcare and technology continuously accelerating, These technological transformations present significant challenges, especially in the care of patients with chronic illness who are older or with multiple comorbidities. The effectiveness of chronic illness management increasingly depends on patients' acceptance and use of innovative eHealth technologies. eHealth literacy is a critical skill that reflects patients' ability to understand and use technology, playing a pivotal role in their acceptance of innovative eHealth technology. This study aims to identify the predictors of eHealth technology acceptance and explore the mediating role of eHealth literacy in enhancing care outcomes for patients …

Enriching Nutritional Status In The Intensive Care Unit Through Early Enteral Nutrition, Rizaldy Icawat Bandola

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: The ASPEN recommended initiating enteral nutrition within 24-48 hours of hospital admission to benefit the patient’s outcome.

Problem: Evidence shows the decline in nutritional status for critically ill populations over the week. The unfamiliar impact of nutrition on patient outcomes causes undertreated nutrition risks among patients, increasing the prevalence of hospital-acquired malnutrition.

Methods: The setting is a 20-bed MSICU, accommodating adult patients aged >18 years with medical and surgical critically ill conditions. The project used the Knowledge-To-Action framework. The project measures the hours from MSICU admission or intubation to enteral feeding administration over the 8-week timeframe.

Intervention: The evidence-based …