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Medical Cannabis: Knowledge, Beliefs And Attitudes Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Adam Conlon
Medical Cannabis: Knowledge, Beliefs And Attitudes Of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Adam Conlon
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Medical Cannabis: Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
Student:Adam Conlon RN, BSN
Faculty Sponsor: Kathryn Coletto DNP, CRNA, APN
Abstract Patients who require anesthesia may have a history of using medical cannabis (MC). Illinois has had a MC program since 2013 and legalized recreational use on January 1, 2020. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) in Illinois need to be adept at discussing MC with their patients and understand how this class of medication affects anesthesia. Multi-modal approaches to control pain are becoming the standard of care inside and outside of the …
Electronic Cigarette Health Education Interventions, Kaitlyn Skryd
Electronic Cigarette Health Education Interventions, Kaitlyn Skryd
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Purpose: To determine the effective teaching strategies and interventions aimed at discontinuing the use of e-cigarettes amongst the adolescent population. This information would be useful to community health experts, healthcare providers, teachers (especially health educators), and parents.
Research Question: Will education interventions from health care providers regarding the harmful health effects of electronic cigarettes to American adolescents (aged 10-19) impact the incidence of everyday e-cigarette smokers?
Research Design: An integrative literature review was used to determine the most effective educational approaches to use towards reducing e-cigarette use in the adolescent population.
The Influence Of Nurse Image On The Future Of Nursing, Alexandra Armada
The Influence Of Nurse Image On The Future Of Nursing, Alexandra Armada
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: Nurse image as perceived by society is outdated, inaccurate, and leads to the lack of interest in pursuing the profession. Contributing factors to this lack of interest in nursing could be explored by researching what resources are available to prospective nurses.
Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to explore the implications that current overall nurse image (NI) has on the future of the nursing profession, by analyzing existing resources available to prospective nurses.
Methods: This integrative literature review utilized the matrix method by Judith Garrard to organize and synthesize the data. A data comparison of the data …
Clinical Cues Of Suboptimal Glucose Homeostasis In Individuals Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Literature Review, Joel Hutson
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: General practice healthcare providers may not fully utilize all available subtle clinical cues (physical/behavioral signs and symptoms) when screening for diabetes, or when assessing for suboptimal control of glucose homeostasis.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence and utility of incorporating diabetic clinical cues into routine physical assessments and questionnaires of individuals with type 2 diabetes, and to compile a comprehensive list and questionnaire using clinical cues.
Methods: Utilizing the databases CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and Academic Search Complete, an integrative literature review of 78 studies was conducted using the key terms type 2 diabetes and clinical manifestations of diabetes. …
Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters
Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females, potentially causing genital warts, vaginal, cervical, anal, and vulvar cancers. According to CDC guidelines, the HPV vaccine can be given to boys and girls age 9 to 26 (CDC, 2017). Although cases of HPV have dropped as the number of HPV vaccinations rise, vaccine rates are still far below the Health People 2020 target of 80% coverage. With current rates of 49.5% coverage in females, and 37.5% in males through 2017, it is evident that current routes of vaccine education are not adequate (CDC, 2017).
Objective: …
Transabdominal Versus Transvaginal, Kyla Camille Gray
Transabdominal Versus Transvaginal, Kyla Camille Gray
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: In the United States, there has been a 21% increase in the occurrence of premature births within the last two decades. These children are also more likely to require lifelong therapies, assistive technologies, mobility devices, and more supportive services throughout their time in school. Globally, preterm births, and their preventions, have become a topic of interest. One method that has had significant success rates is placing a cerclage to prevent cervical dilation; while simultaneously treating prophylactically for early delivery.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to focus on which placement of cerclages, transabdominal or transvaginal, …
Why American Parents Circumcise Their Sons: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Lacy Lauber
Why American Parents Circumcise Their Sons: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Lacy Lauber
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: Since medical evidence supports both pros and cons of routine neonatal male circumcision, expectant and new parents are left to make the decision to circumcise their sons on their own. There is limited research as to why American parents choose to circumcise their newborn sons.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify the reasons behind parental decision making in neonatal male circumcision in the United States. Understanding motivating factors in parental decision-making can highlight areas of prenatal education for expectant parents.
Method: An integrative literature review was conducted utilizing these online databases: PubMed, The Cumulative …
A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet For Treatment Of Type Ii Diabetes An Integrative Literature Review, Steven Lisowski
A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet For Treatment Of Type Ii Diabetes An Integrative Literature Review, Steven Lisowski
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet for Treatment
of Type II Diabetes: An Integrative Literature Review
Steven Lisowski
Faculty Sponsor: Larry Maturin
Abstract
Background: Dietary modifications are commonly prescribed initial interventions in those recently diagnosed with type II diabetes. Presently, various researchers support that there is a growing body of evidence that advises to restrict carbohydrate intake to minimum levels to achieve optimal blood glucose levels and reduce complications related to poor diabetes management.
Objectives: To explore if the low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets (LCKD), in which carbohydrate intake of any kind is restricted, are very effective at reducing obesity and controlling …
Methods To Reduce Fall Risk, Christin Klineman
Methods To Reduce Fall Risk, Christin Klineman
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: The reinforcement of patient, family, and staff education in addition to traditional fall risk interventions is critical to reduce the rates of falls in hospitalized patients.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to analyze whether or not performing initial falls risk assessments combined with patient and family education could potentially reduce the number of falls in hospitalized patients.
Method: An integrative literature review guided by Whittemore & Knafl was conducted using Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL) Complete, ProQuest, PubMed and Google Scholar. A search was conducted using these terms: hospital, falls, fall prevention, …
Effective Methods For Domestic Violence Screening In The Emergency Department, Megan Bryan
Effective Methods For Domestic Violence Screening In The Emergency Department, Megan Bryan
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Abstract
Background: The CDC reports that one in four women and one in ten men will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime that will have either a short-term or long-term impact on their well-being. Often the first place these victims are seen where they can receive help is the emergency department. Objectives: The goal of this systematic integrative literature review was to explore existing literature on domestic violence screening methods used in the emergency department and determine which methods prove most effective. Concurrently, this review examined the barriers to effective domestic violence screening and how nursing education …