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Emotional Intelligence And Spiritual Well-Being Among Nursing Students (Abstract), Audrey Beauvais, Susan Denisco, Julie G. Stewart

Julie G. Stewart

Purpose: To examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and spiritual well-being among nursing students. Conclusion and Implications: The significant relationship between emotional intelligence (Branch 4-managing emotions) and spiritual well-being as well as existential well-being in this study supports the statements in the literature that spirituality is related to both emotions and the rational application of those emotions. Emotional intelligence may aid in spiritual development, well-being, and education as emotions are a basis of awareness and engagement within humanity. Research is needed to examine if strategies to enhance emotional intelligence can facilitate the process of increasing spiritual well-being with a test-retest …

The Use Of Motivational Interview Intervention In Discharge Teaching Of Patients With Heart Failure, Jason O'Brien

Jason O'Brien

It is widely recognized in healthcare that there are many different behavioral choices a patient can make that can have an impact on their health and disease management outcomes. One of the more prevalent diseases that requires consistent compliance is heart failure. The literature suggests that the different areas of management are often something the layperson in the home can have control over, provided they have the confidence and conviction to do so. There is a call for a new way of teaching these patients upon hospital discharge as the old way of lecturing instruction is not effective. It has …

The Use Of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation In Fanconi Anaemia Patients: A Survey Of Decision Making Among Families In The Us And Canada, Sadie P. Hutson, Paul K. J. Han, Jada G. Hamilton, Sean C. Rife, Mohamad M. Al-Rahawan, Richard P. Moser, Seth P. Duty, Sheeba Anand, Blanche P. Alter

Dr. Sadie P. Hutson, PhD, RN

Background: Fanconi anaemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder associated with bone marrow failure (BMF, congenital anomalies and cancer susceptibility. Stem cell transplantation (SCT) offers a potential cure for BMF or leukaemia, but incurs substantial risks. Little is known about factors influencing SCT decision making.

Objective: The study objective was to explore factors influencing patients' with FA and family members' decision making about SCT.

doi: 10.1111/hex.12066

Prevalence And Predictors Of Patient Adherence To Health Recommendations After Acute Coronary Syndrome: Data For Targeted Interventions?, Wanling Lee Ms

Wanling Lee Ms

Background: Poor adherence is a significant nursing and public health concern because it affects patients' quality of life. It compounds the disease burden of the growing coronary heart disease population. Promoting optimal patient adherence to cardiac-health enhancing recommendations by healthcare providers can reduce mortality and morbidity risk after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Aim: This paper sought to examine rates and predictors of patient adherence to health recommendations after ACS. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 210 Malaysian patients using consecutive sampling was conducted in early 2009 at a tertiary teaching hospital. The Medical Outcome Study Specific Adherence Scale (MOSSAS) questionnaire was …

Analysis United Kingdom And United States Healthcare, Joyce K. Kutin

Joyce K Kutin RN, MSN, MOL

United Kingdom and the United States are two dissimilar health systems each having uniquely differing focuses, where the primary differences are a parliamentary verses a republic government application toward the socioeconomic requirements of the populace. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service interprets health care as a public service rather than the commodity. The United States healthcare system is riddled with disparities regarding quality, access and cost. The socioeconomic poor and or homeless are less likely to utilize the healthcare system when compared to others who are more fortunate. Health care systems are facing the same challenges around the world with …

Retention Of New Graduate Gen Y Nurses, Joyce K. Kutin

Joyce K Kutin RN, MSN, MOL

The purpose of this paper is to review the research of new residency programs on Generation Y retention and the quality implications that influence the organization. General orientation of all nurses upon hire has been the standard practice with preceptoring of senior nurses from the individual units. The process of each unit’s orientation and standards was different without respect to the individual nurse’s experience. Prior to the implementation of the Nurse Residency program for new graduate generation y nurses, the turnover rate within the first year was greater than 50 percent. Health care organizations and their leaders need to anticipate …

Intergrative Review Of Palliative Care In End Stage Heart Failure, Joyce K. Kutin

Joyce K Kutin RN, MSN, MOL

The aim of this integrative literature review is to explore and discuss palliative care placement within the trajectory of heart failure in the end stage process. After an extensive search through 200 peer-reviewed studies published from 2009-2013 in the following databases: CINAHL, Academic Search Elite, Health Source Consumer Source Edition, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, MEDLINE, Academic Collection (EBSCOhost), seven articles meeting the constraints were chosen.. Common themes of these studies concern symptom management, medication administration, and decision-making tools for assessing patient centered needs and future research regarding effective implementation of palliative care integration in end stage heart failure patients. Nurses …

"Cultural Cognition:" What Mental Health Researchers Might Learn From The Climate Change Debate, Summer Schrader, Mona Shattell

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Mad Pride: Reflections On Sociopolitical Identity And Mental Diversity In The Context Of Culturally Competent Psychiatric Care, Summer Schrader, Nev Jones, Mona Shattell

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Health Survey Of Us Long-Haul Trucker Drivers: Work Environment, Physical Health, And Healthcare Access, Yorghos Apostolopolous, Sevile Sonmez, Mona Shattell, Clifford Gonzales, Caitlin Fehrenbacher

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Undergraduate Nursing Students Caring For Cancer Patients: Hermeneutic Phenomenological Insights Of Their Experiences, Andreas Charalambous, Charis P. Kaite

Charis P. Kaite

Background: The care of patients suffering from cancer and especially those facing the death trajectory appears to be complex and demanding not only for student nurses but for professional nurses as well. The educational models often used in nursing require students to face challenging care scenarios, sometimes with minimal or no supervision and guidance. These “worst case scenarios” can be traumatic experiences that can leave the student hopeless and disappointed of themselves and in many cases can “scar” their subsequent professional career. The literature demonstrates that this can be the result of the students’ ill-preparation to care for cancer patients …

Mobile Elderly Living Community (Melco): The Development Of The Social Community Model: A Case Study, Christiana Kouta, Charis P. Kaite, George Samaras

Charis P. Kaite

Background: Elderly prefer to be in their own homes rather than being in hospital or residential homes. Communication between elderly and community nurses is essential in caring and mutual interaction and modern technologies like MELCO provides the elderly the feeling of independence and safety. Aim: The aim of this paper is to describe the development of the social community model within the objectives of the MELCO project and its application within the community. Methodology: Three axes were taken in consideration: a) ontology, b) ecological theory and c) social network and information systems analyses for the development of the social community …

Knowledge, Attitudes And Perceptions Of Immigrants From Third Countries In Cyprus, On Hiv/Aids And Sexual And Reproductive Health. The Implication Of Nursing Ethics To Healthcare, Christiana Kouta, Constantinos Phellas, Charis P. Kaite

Charis P. Kaite

Background: Cultural, social policy and legal factors contribute to HIV vulnerability amongst ethnic minorities. Insufficient knowledge on HIV transmission and prevention contributes in engaging in risky sexual behaviours that increase the risk of infection. Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions amongst immigrants, foreign students and foreign workers living in Cyprus on HIV/AIDS. Μethods and Material:. The sample consisted of 600 migrant from third countries from two cities in Cyprus (Nicosia, Limassol). Both men and women were included in the study sample. A closed-ended questionnaire referring to the knowledge, attitudes and behaviour …

Immersion Research Education: Students As Catalysts For International Collaboration Research, Kathryn H. Anderson, Marie-Luise Friedemann, Andreas Buescher, Julita Sansoni, Donna R. Hodnicki

Kathryn H. Anderson

Background:  This paper describes an international nursing and health research immersion program. Minority students from the USA work with an international faculty mentor in teams conducting collaborative research. The Minority Health International Research Training (MHIRT) program students become catalysts in the conduct of cross-cultural research. Aim:  To narrow the healthcare gap for disadvantaged families in the USA and partner countries. Methods:  Faculty from the USA, Germany, Italy, Colombia, England, Austria and Thailand formed an international research and education team to explore and compare family health issues, disparities in chronic illness care, social inequities and healthcare solutions. USA students in the …

Sex Work In Trucking Milieux: ‘Lot Lizards,’ Truckers, And Risk, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Sevil Sönmez, Mona Shattell, Jennifer Kronenfeld

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Trucking Organization And Mental Health Disorders Of Truck Drivers, Mona Shattell, Yorghos Apostolopoulos, Chad Collins, Sevil Sonmez, Caitlin Fehrenhacher

Mona Shattell

Background: There are over 3 million truck drivers employed in the commercial transportation and material moving occupations, one of the largest occupational groups in the United States. Workers in this large and growing occupational segment are at risk for a range of occupational health-induced conditions including mental health and psychiatric disorders due to high occupational stress, low access and use of health care, and limited social support.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore male truck drivers’ mental health risks and associated co-morbidities, using a cross-sectional and quantitative design.

Methods and Sample: Data were collected from a random …

Nursing Prof Julie Stewart Nationally Recognized For Education Excellence, Julie G. Stewart

Julie G. Stewart

Sacred Heart University Assistant Nursing Professor Julie Stewart, DNP, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, is one of the most outstanding nursing educators in the United States, says the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF).

Registered Nurse Workforce Trends For New Entrants Age 23-26: Hope For The Psychiatric Nursing Workforce Shortage, Mona Shattell, Kathleen Delaney

Mona Shattell

No abstract provided.

Highly Relevant Mentoring (Hrm) As A Faculty Development Model For Web-Based Instruction / Highly Relevant Mentoring (Hrm) (Mentorat Haute Efficacité), Un Modèle De Formation Du Corps Professoral À L’Enseignement En Réseau, Lorraine Carter, Vincent L. Salyers, Aroha Page, Lynda Williams, Liz Alba, Clarence Hofsink

Dr. Vincent L Salyers

This paper describes a faculty development model called the highly relevant mentoring (HRM) model; the model includes a framework as well as some practical strategies for meeting the professional development needs of faculty who teach web-based courses. The paper further emphasizes the need for faculty and administrative buy-in for HRM and examines relevant theories that may be used to guide HRM in web-based teaching environments. Of note is that HRM was conceived by the instructional design staff who contributed to this paper before the concept of high impact mentoring appeared in the recent literature (2009). While the model is appropriate …

Decision Support System: Iom Swap, Edward J. Lusk, Chuo H. Lee, Christine T. Kovner, Carina Catigbak, Nellie Selander

Edward J. Lusk

No abstract provided.

Nursing Science Research Consulting: A Multidisciplinary Framework, Thomas N. Templin Ph.D.

Thomas N Templin Ph.D.

Nursing science research is at the intersection of the social and medical sciences and statistical developments in many different disciplines are relevant. A framework for nursing science statistics which recognizes and builds upon the statistical contributions from biostatistics, quantitative psychology, epidemiology, econometrics, survey research, computer science and statistics is presented. A broad eclectic framework is necessary to take advantage of new developments in statistical and research design methodology addressing specific problems common to a given area. This framework recognizes that awareness of differences in established expectations (conventions, guidelines, regulations, etc.) with regard to statistical methodology across different research areas is …

The Effectiveness Of Secondary Prevention Lifestyle Interventions Designed To Change Lifestyle Behavior Following Stroke: Summary Of A Systematic Review, Maggie Lawrence, Susan Kerr, Caroline Mcvey, John Godwin

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background A feature of stroke is that it recurs (25% within

five-years). Risk factors for stroke and recurrent stroke

include smoking, alcohol consumption, poor diet, and physical

inactivity.

Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of secondary prevention

lifestyle interventions designed to change lifestyle behavior

following stroke. This short paper presents a summary of the

systematic review process and findings.

Methods Ten major databases were searched using subject

headings and key words. Papers were screened using

review-specific criteria. Critical appraisal and data extraction

were conducted independently by two reviewers. Data were

pooled in statistical meta-analysis; where this was not possible

findings were …

Tobacco And Alcohol-Related Interventions For People With Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review Of The Literature., Susan Kerr, Maggie Lawrence, Chris Darbyshire, Alan Middleton, Lorna Fitzsimmons

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background The behavioural determinants of health among people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities are of increasing concern (ID). With the closure of long stay institutions, more people with ID are living in the community. As they lead more ordinary and less restricted lives, people with ID may be exposed to social and environmental pressures that encourage them to adopt behaviours that impact negatively on their health. Levels of smoking and alcohol consumption in this client group are of particular concern. Methods We undertook a mixed method review of the literature, aiming to assess the Feasibility, Appropriateness, Meaningfulness and Effectiveness (FAME) of …

Defining And Measuring Patient-Centred Care: An Example From A Mixed Methods Systematic Review Of The Stroke Literature., Maggie Lawrence, Sue Kinn

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background

Involving patients in the determination of their care is increasingly important, and healthcare professionals worldwide have recognised a need for clinical outcome measures and interventions that facilitate patient-centred care delivery in a range of settings.

Aim

A mixed-methods review was conducted, which aimed to identify stroke-specific patient-centred outcome measures, patient-centred interventions, and family-centred interventions.

Search strategy

Databases searched included MEDLINE and PsycINFO; search strings were based on MeSH terms and keywords associated with the terms ‘stroke’ and ‘patient-centred’.

Data extraction and analysis

Descriptive statistics were used to report quantitative data; papers included in the review were also underwent thematic …

Pirandello’S Analogy: A Source For A Better Understanding Of The Social Impact Of Stroke, M.A.C. Van Haaren, Maggie Lawrence, P.H. Goossens, B. Van Den Bossche, M.J.H. Wermer, A.A. Kaptein

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background: Suffering a stroke has major implications for the patient. To understand human suffering, one should understand society. Pirandello described society as a higher entity than the individual, thereby justifying human adaptability to society. We explore a qualitative finding that suggests that social trends may influence how stroke patients prioritize aspects of their rehabilitation. Methods: We compare a contemporary patient’s experience of stroke recovery with that of a fictional character from the works of Luigi Pirandello. Both patients had two main residual symptoms: hemiparesis and aphasia. Results: The rehabilitation priorities of the two patients differed, and appeared to reflect the …

Determining The Needs, Priorities, And Desired Rehabilitation Outcomes Of Young Adults Who Have Had A Stroke, Maggie Lawrence, Sue Kinn

Dr. Maggie Lawrence

Background: Guidelines state that young adults’ rehabilitation needs and priorities following stroke are different from older adults’. However, there is a lack of evidence regarding young adults’ perspectives of their needs and priorities.

Aims: To gain an understanding of young adults’ experience of stroke and associated rehabilitation needs, priorities and desired outcomes.

Methods: Longitudinal data were gathered using unstructured interviews and analysed using phenomenological reduction.

Results: Ten young adults took part in up to four interviews over two years. An overarching theme, Embodied Disorientation, and three sub-themes: Mortal Body, Situated Body, and Embodied Perception of Difference, described the young adults’ …

Four Distinct Generations Of Workers Makes Leadership Challenging, Joyce K. Kutin

Joyce K Kutin RN, MSN, MOL

The Bureau of Labor Statistics for the year 2000 stated that Baby Boomers (age thirty-six through fifty-four) represented fifty percent of the United States labor force while Generation X (age twenty to thirty-five) represented some thirty-three percent, a significant decline in workforce. This demographic, time bomb indicates the urgency for many organizations in developed countries to prepare for and cope with the imminent retirement of their aging workforce.

Shu Nursing Faculty Awarded Diamond Jubilee Awards For The Second Consecutive Year, Anne M. Barker

Anne M. Barker

No abstract provided.

Características Demográficas E Ocupacionais Do Estudante-Trabalhador De Enfermagem E O Risco De Acidentes De Trabalho / Demographical And Occupational Characteristics Of The Student-Worker Of Nursing And The Risk Of Accidents At Work, Everton Fernando Alves

Everton Fernando Alves

Os estudantes-trabalhadores da enfermagem estão expostos a inúmeros acidentes de trabalho devido à dupla jornada, trabalho e estudo, que afeta o estilo de vida e o estado biopsicoemocional. Objetivou-se neste estudo realizar uma discussão de caráter introdutório sobre a análise de algumas características demográficas e ocupacionais de estudantes-trabalhadores de enfermagem e suas relações com o riscode acidentes de trabalho. Realizou-se um estudo exploratório, descritivo e com abordagem quantitativa de dados. Fizeram parte da amostra 88 estudantes-trabalhadores do curso de enfermagem regularmente matriculados do1º ao 4º ano. Observou-se que a maioria dos entrevistados eram mulheres (65,9%), com idades acima de 25 …

Leaders Of Today Are Challenged By Generation X Workforce Retention, Joyce K. Kutin

Joyce K Kutin RN, MSN, MOL

Many organizations today are comprised of a culturally diverse workforce. In addition to organizational diversity related to gender, ethnicity, race, or religious beliefs, there are also four different generations working side by side. Today’s workforce includes the Silent Generation, the Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y. The Silent Generation is known for their lifestyle approach of consistency, uniformity, conformity, law and order, hard work and playing by the rules. Baby Boomers were the first generation to grow up with television; they were the first to have broad access to news, issues, advertising, and a variety of programming. Generation X …