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Further Validation Of The Body-Mind-Spirit Wellness Behavior And Characteristic Inventory For College Students, Nicole Mareno, Kathy James

Nicole Mareno

Infection Risk Along U.S. Highways? The Case Of A ‘Truckchaser’ Cruising For Truckers, Mona Shattell, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Sevil Sönmez, Richard Rothenberg, Rose Weitz, John Smith

Richard Rothenberg

This article explores potential infection risks linked with trucker cruising along U.S. highways. Specifically, the article delineates the settings and social organization of trucker cruising, examines the structure of sex partnerships of truckers and cruisers, and delves into the unique database of one truckchaser who recorded 4,162 sex interactions with 2,499 different truckers during a 13-year period. Concurrent sexual partnerships of bisexual and particularly straight-identified truckers hold increased potential for amplifying infection risk as they enable pathogens to operate as bridges along disparate geographies, demographies, and epidemiologies.

Interdepartmental Simulation Collaboration In Academia: Exploring Partnerships With Other Disciplines, Janet Willhaus

Janet Willhaus

Multidisciplinary collaboration provides opportunities for growth in any simulation program. Simulation coordinators pursuing excellence may find unlikely partners among health care and non–health care professionals. Non-nursing collaborations can offer students, faculty, and simulation coordinators fresh views about simulation in an interdisciplinary climate. Examples of cooperative work with instructors and researchers in radiology, sports medicine, and criminal justice studies are described. Sports medicine students participated in scenarios involving a school-aged child with a spontaneous pneumothorax, a coach who was having a stroke, a pregnant yoga instructor experiencing an asthma attack, and a football player who had been momentarily unconscious after a …

Comparison Of 1-Year Survival And Heart Rate Variability In Acute Coronary Syndrome. [Abstract], Patricia R.E. Harris, Phyllis K. Stein, Barbara J. Drew

Patricia Harris

Research Presentation: Simulation And Oncology Nursing Chemotherapy Competence For Undergraduate Nursing Students, Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Information Placed In Trust: Older Gay Men And Social Workers On Talking About Sexual Identity In Aged Care, Mark Hughes

Professor Mark Hughes

As more men who openly identify as gay approach older age, it is important for health and aged care professionals to consider the appropriateness of talking with these men about their sexual identity. This paper reports findings from a pilot study that examined how sexual identity should be acknowledged in aged care practice. The paper draws on qualitative data from two focus groups; one with older gay men and one with social workers. An analysis of the themes that overlapped the two groups highlighted the extent to which participants thought sexual identity should be discussed openly, the value placed on …

Nurse Practitioner Provision Of Patient Education Related To Medicine, Andrew J. Cashin, Thomas Buckley, Claire Newman, Sandra V. Dunn

Professor Andrew Cashin

Objective: To describe the perceptions of Australian NPs and NP candidates (student NP and NPs in transitional roles but not yet authorised) in regards to their confidence and practice in providing medicine information to patients/clients. Design: An electronic survey related to prescribing practices. Setting: The survey was open to all Australian NPs (n=250 at time of survey) and NP candidates. Subjects: The survey was completed by 68 NPs and 64 NP candidates (student NP and NPs in transitional roles but not yet authorised) across Australia. Main outcome measures: Survey findings. Results: Sixty seven percent of NPs and 54% of NP …

Manikins Across The Lifespan: Intertwining Scenarios With Hi-Fidelity Simulation To Teach Medical Students Clinical Skills, Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

No abstract provided.

Culture Care Theory Application For Bsn Students' Entry Into A Paiute Tribal Community, Ann Hubbert

Ann Hubbert

No abstract provided.

Mentoring: A Nurse Educator Survey, Connie Hubbard, Kathleen Halcomb, Brenda Foley, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

Mentoring promotes success throughout the careers of nurse educators. This pilot study discusses findings from a survey administered at the 18th Annual Nurse Educator Conference in the Rockies. Facilitators of and barriers to mentoring were identified by participants and clustered into themes by researchers. The findings are useful to associate degree nursing programs because issues surrounding the nurse educator shortage are addressed. Strategies to develop effective mentoring programs to assist in recruiting and retaining qualified nurse educators are discussed.

Hiv & Aids Self Study Packet Presentation, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

No abstract provided.

Ways To Enhance Children's Activity And Nutrition (We Can)--A Pilot Project With Latina Mothers, Kathy James, Cynthia Connelly, Luz Garcia, Nicole Mareno, Janice Baietto

Nicole Mareno

Collaborative Test-Taking: An Evaluation Of Teaching Through Testing, Margaret Fink, Barbara Ganley

Margaret Fink

Safety During Simulation: Students And Faculty Perceptions (Poster), Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Luanne Linnard-Palmer

Labyrinth Walking & Quality Of Life In High Risk Substance Abusers: A Mixed Methods Study, Donna M. Zucker, Amy Sharma

Donna M. Zucker

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Audience Response Systems In Nursing Education: Best Practice Guidelines, Nicole Mareno, Marie Bremner, Christie Emerson

Nicole Mareno

Perfil Dos Acidentes De Trabalho No Brasil, 2004-2007 / Analysis Of Labor Accidents In Brazil, 2004 - 2007, Everton Fernando Alves

Everton Fernando Alves

Neste estudo sintetizam-se achados epidemiológicos de morbi- mortalidade decorrentes de acidentes de trabalho napopulação brasileira. O objetivo do estudo é descrever o perfil dos acidentes de trabalho no Brasil entre 2004 e 2007. Trata-se de um estudo descritivoexploratório utilizando como fonte de dados a estatística anual de acidentes do trabalho da Previdên- cia Social. Foram notificados 465.700 mil acidentesem 2004 e 653.090 em 2007, mostrando uma tendência ascendente nos acidentes com trabalhado- res formais no Brasil. Evidenciou-se que o estado de residência com maior acidentabilidade foi Santa Catarina com uma média de 577,3 acidentes para cada 100.000 trabalhadores. O aumento …

Occupational Stressors And The Mental Health Of Truckers. Issues In Mental Health Nursing, Mona Shattell, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Sevil Sönmez, Mary Griffin

Mona Shattell

Trucking has been classified as one of the highest-risk occupations in the United States.

Occupational stress is even greater for long-haul truckers who are away from home, family, friends, and other support networks for several days or weeks at a time. Occupational stressors and the mental health of truckers was studied using data collected as part of a large multisite ethnoepidemiological study of trucker networks. Findings from the current study show that truckers face many occupational stressors including constant time pressures, social isolation, disrespectful treatment from others, driving hazards such as weather changes, traffic, and road conditions, and violence or …

Tailoring A Diabetes Nursing Elective Course To Millennial Students, Sharon Strang, M. Bagnardi, S. Utz

Sharon L. Strang

No abstract provided.

Diabetes Self-Management In The Migrant Latino Population, Dawn Weiler, Janice D. Crist

Dawn Weiler

This article will present an in-depth exploration and synthesis of current literature that informs nursing knowledge of diabetes self-management for the migrant Latino population. Extensive research in diabetes care has been conducted, however, there is a significant knowledge gap related to the factors that influence the achievement of glycemic control and self-management practices of the Latino population. Based on well-documented disparities in complications and health outcomes among Latinos when compared with White Americans, there is sufficient evidence to question whether traditional White beliefs about self-management are successful or appropriate for the Latino population in general and migrants specifically. Traditional models …

Using Multiple Sources Of Data To Assess The Prevalence Of Diabetes At The Subcounty Level, Duval County, Florida, 2007, William C. Livingood, Luminita Razaila, Elena Reuter, Rebecca Filipowicz, Ryan C. Butterfield, Katryne Lukens-Bull, Linda Edwards, Carlos Palacio, David L. Wood

David L. Wood

Long Chain N-3 Fatty Acids Intake, Fish Consumption And Suicide In A Cohort Of Japanese Men And Women — The Japan Public Health Center-Based (Jphc) Prospective Study (Journal Of Affective Disorders), Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Akiko Nanri, Motoki Iwasaki, Tetsuya Mizoue, Yumi Matsushita, Yoshihiko Takahashi, Mitsuhiko Noda, Manami Inoue, Shoichiro Tsugane

Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar

Psychometric Properties Of Three Instruments To Measure Fatigue With Myocardial Infarction, Ann L. Eckhardt, Anne M. Fink, Michelle M. Fennessy, Jessica Jones, Donna Kruse, Kathryn J. Vanderzwan, Catherine J. Ryan, Julie J. Zerwic

Ann L. Eckhardt

Web-Based Education For Low-Literate Parents In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Development Of A Website And Heuristic Evaluation And Usability Testing, Jeungok Choi, Suzanne Bakken

Jeungok Choi

Purpose—Low health literacy has been associated with poor health-related outcomes. The purposes are to report the development of a website for low-literate parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the findings of heuristic evaluation and a usability testing of this website. Methods—To address low literacy of NICU parents, multimedia educational Website using visual aids (e.g., pictographs, photographs), voice-recorded text message in addition to a simplified text was developed. The text was created at the 5th grade readability level. The heuristic evaluation was conducted by three usability experts using 10 heuristics. End-users’ performance was measured by counting the time …

Controle De Infecção Em Clínicas De Cirurgia Plástica / Infection's Control In Plastic Surgery Clinics, Everton Fernando Alves

Everton Fernando Alves

A infecção é a mais frequente e grave complicação que acomete pacientes que procuram serviços estéticos e/ou funcionais em clínicas de cirurgia plástica. Uma infecção hospitalar eleva os custos do processo, tanto para o paciente quanto para a empresa. Diante disso, torna-se importante a instalação de uma comissão de controle de infecção hospitalar, tendo como responsável um enfermeiro. A importância deste profissional se dá por meio da organização da Central de Material Estarilizado (CME), bem como do estabelecimento de outras medidas efetivas para a prevenção e controle de infecções nas clínicas apresentadas ao longo desse artigo.

Caring For Patients With Parkinson Disease: Your Role, Bridget Roberts

Bridget R. Roberts

Learn about pathophysiology, assessment points, and nursing care for patients with this common motor system disorder.

The Rising Rates Of Hiv Among Black And Latio Men: What's Going On?, Sheldon Fields

Sheldon D. Fields

No abstract provided.

Devastatingly Human: An Analysis Of Registered Nurses’ Medication Error Accounts, Linda Treiber, Jackie Jones

Linda A. Treiber

Despite many safeguards, nurses make the majority of medication administration errors. The purpose of our research was to investigate the perceived causes for such errors and to better understand how nurses deal with them. We performed an interpretive analysis of 158 accounts by nurses who made self-identified medication errors. We found common themes among these accounts. First, although nurses admitted responsibility for errors, they simultaneously identified a variety of external contributing factors. Second, nurses’ accounts were often framed in terms of "being new," with the underlying background expectancy of inexperience. Third, emotionally devastating visceral responses to errors were common and …

Preferred And Actual Participation Roles During Health Care Decision Making In Persons With Cancer: A Systematic Review, Joseph D. Tariman Phd

Joseph D Tariman PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAAN

No abstract provided.

Qualidade De Vida No Trabalho: Indicadores E Instrumentos De Medidas / Quality Of Work Life: Indicators And Instruments Of Measure, Everton Fernando Alves

Everton Fernando Alves

The measurement of Quality of Life at Work (QLW) has been emerging in the scientific community as an important tool for investigating and evaluating the occupational health of individuals in a holistic manner. The measurement instruments are developed for many different purposes and directions, being held by generic scales of health status and specific scales to a given situation. The objective of this study is to discuss important aspects related to QLW and present in a systematic concept, indicators and measurement instruments used and validated in Brazil. Was conducted a study of narrative review of available knowledge in the literature, …