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Mobile Outreach For Hepatitis C And Hiv In Western Massachusetts, Donna M. Zucker, Jeung Choi, Emily Gallagher Apr 2009

Mobile Outreach For Hepatitis C And Hiv In Western Massachusetts, Donna M. Zucker, Jeung Choi, Emily Gallagher

Donna M. Zucker

Poster Presentation


Effect Of Oral Stimulation On Feeding Progression In Preterm Infants, Brenda Lessen Apr 2009

Effect Of Oral Stimulation On Feeding Progression In Preterm Infants, Brenda Lessen

Brenda S. Lessen

This is a poster presentation of original research conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of a newly developed prefeeding oral stimulation intervention (Beckman Oral Motor Intervention-Premature Infant) on feeding progression and length of stay on preterm infants younger than 30 weeks PMA.


College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace Apr 2009

College Of Health And Human Services International Service Learning Program: Gales Point, Belize, Jordan Norris, Carrierobin Menapace

Impact Belize

No abstract provided.


Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas Jan 2009

Becoming A Reviewer, Sandra Thomas

Sandra Thomas

No abstract provided.


Videoing As A Teaching And Learning Tool In An Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, Selma Alliex, Karen Clark-Burg, Annie Das Jan 2009

Videoing As A Teaching And Learning Tool In An Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum, Selma Alliex, Karen Clark-Burg, Annie Das

Nursing Conference Papers

This conference addressed a range of critically important themes related to nursing education. It was designed to bring together nursing educators from across the globe, who are proactive in providing innovative educational practice to meet the changing needs of nursing; nursing students and healthcare personnel.


Fostering Community Of Relationships Via Online Discussion, Kellie Smith, Rn, Msn Jan 2009

Fostering Community Of Relationships Via Online Discussion, Kellie Smith, Rn, Msn

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Background:

Statistics reveal that online education continues to expand in significant numbers throughout higher education. Nursing education must evolve and incorporate instructional technologies to meet the needs of the new era of tech-savvy students. An important aspect to consider for online and nursing education is creating and fostering a strong sense of community among students. Establishing a sense of community builds relationships among nursing students, assists in developing a comfort level with online course technology, is conducive to learning, and encourages reflection on learning possibilities. It has been established that online threaded discussions can encourage the growth of a learning …


Do Inquiries Make A Difference Or Are They A Waste Of Time?, Heather Gluyas Jan 2009

Do Inquiries Make A Difference Or Are They A Waste Of Time?, Heather Gluyas

Nursing Conference Papers

Government inquiries into system failures are expensive, time consuming and have an enormous impact professionally and personally on those involved. They are set up to investigate systemic failures in healthcare delivery. Such major failures are different from a single event failure that may capture media attention or be the focus of a coronial inquest. Health system failures that result in an inquiry are distinguished by the scale and magnitude of the breakdown in care. The timescale of the events may stretch over months or years, and there are a number of different occasions where poor patient outcomes (including patient deaths) …


The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Cancer survivors are living longer, and encounter physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts until the end of life. However studies examining whether a cancer diagnosis alters the rate of falls in elderly survivors are rare. This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study examined community dwelling elderly in a home based waiver program to identify if individuals with a diagnosis of cancer experience falls at a higher rate than those without cancer. The Minimum Data Set in a State in the Midwest was used to examine cancer, age, gender, race and ethnicity, poor vision, reduced ADLs, reduced IADLS, cognitive skill, incontinence, pain, or depression …


The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

The Influence Of Cancer On Falls In Community Dwelling Elderly, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Cancer survivors are living longer, and encounter physical, psychosocial, and economic impacts until the end of life. However studies examining whether a cancer diagnosis alters the rate of falls in elderly survivors are rare. This retrospective, longitudinal cohort study examined community dwelling elderly in a home based waiver program to identify if individuals with a diagnosis of cancer experience falls at a higher rate than those without cancer. The Minimum Data Set in a State in the Midwest was used to examine cancer, age, gender, race and ethnicity, poor vision, reduced ADLs, reduced IADLS, cognitive skill, incontinence, pain, or depression …


A Pilot Study To Test Interventions To Improve Adherence And Symptoms From Oral Agent(S), Sandra Spoelstra Dec 2008

A Pilot Study To Test Interventions To Improve Adherence And Symptoms From Oral Agent(S), Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Significance: This pilot study makes important contributions to the new ONS research agenda priority by promoting and managing treatment adherence. If management of symptoms is shown to improve adherence to oral cancer mediations, this will link two concerns among oncology nurses, patient adherence to medication protocol and symptom management.
Problem & purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of accruing cancer patients who are undergoing treatment using oral chemotherapy to actively participate in a research project and to test an Automated Voice Response (AVR) system complemented by nurse strategies for more severe symptoms, to improve adherence …