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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Ricketts, Hunter Christian, B. 1997 (Fa 1382), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Ricketts, Hunter Christian, B. 1997 (Fa 1382), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
FA Finding Aids
Finding aid only for Folklife Archives Project 1382. Project completed by Hunter Ricketts in fall 2019 regarding Mennonite health practices as part of a WKU folk studies class on Field Methods in Ethnography.
Modifications For An Overnight Camp For Children With Chronic Illnesses, Victoria Walker
Modifications For An Overnight Camp For Children With Chronic Illnesses, Victoria Walker
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
An overnight camp is something that almost every child looks forward to attending. Unfortunately, children with chronic illnesses are often not able to attend these types of camps. However, medical camps that institute modifications can make overnight camp stays a reality for children with chronic illnesses. The purpose of this study was to explore modifications made for children with chronic illnesses at a medical camp. The two research questions for this study were: 1) what modifications do overnight camps make for children with chronic illnesses to keep them safe and promote fun, and 2) how can these modifications be applied …
Wittman, Dorothy M., 1917-2010 (Sc 3438), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Wittman, Dorothy M., 1917-2010 (Sc 3438), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3438. Materials related to 2nd Lieutenant Dorothy M. Wittman’s service as a U.S. Army nurse with the 32nd Station Hospital during World War II. Includes a letter to her parents in Canal Fulton, Ohio, from Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky describing a review of the 98th Infantry Division; photographs of her and fellow nurses; a nurses roster; meal tickets; and a whimsical “Dishonorable Discharge” from the Army. Also includes a medical history of the 32nd Station Hospital Unit written by Chief Nurse Helen W. Brammer.
Nursing Alumni: Continuing Education Preferences, Maire M. Blankenship, Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Kim Elaine Young Vickous
Nursing Alumni: Continuing Education Preferences, Maire M. Blankenship, Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Kim Elaine Young Vickous
International Journal of Faith Community Nursing
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that there are 2.9 million registered nurses in the U.S who practice in a variety of settings including faith communities. The faith community nurse blends care of the spirit along with physical health to prevent or decrease illnesses. To stay informed of the latest evidenced-based practice, continuing education is essential. Due to many factors; work schedules, family, and location, meeting educational needs can be a challenge. The aim of this study was to examine nurses’ preferences related to delivery methods and day/time as well as topics of interest that influence nurses’ decisions when choosing …
Osteoporosis Education: Success In A Community Setting, Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Maire M. Blankenship, S. Renea Watkins
Osteoporosis Education: Success In A Community Setting, Cathy H. Abell, Maria E. Main, Maire M. Blankenship, S. Renea Watkins
International Journal of Faith Community Nursing
The purpose of the quasi-experimental study was to examine the effect of a community educational offering on attendees’ knowledge of osteoporosis as measured by the Osteoporosis Knowledge Test. A statistical significant difference was noted between the pretest and post-test means (p = .000). The findings demonstrate that a brief educational session can increase knowledge regarding osteoporosis. Development of partnerships with community populations to provide opportunities for health education can be valuable in promoting healthy behaviors.
Describing Transitional Care Using The Nursing Intervention Classification: Faith Community Nursing, Deborah J. Ziebarth, Katora Campbell
Describing Transitional Care Using The Nursing Intervention Classification: Faith Community Nursing, Deborah J. Ziebarth, Katora Campbell
International Journal of Faith Community Nursing
Abstract
Objective(s)
Faith community nurses (FCNs) provide transitional care to community patients following discharge from acute care facilities. Study objectives: describe transitional care using a standardized nursing language, Nursing Intervention Classification (NIC) and compare transitional care interventions to those considered to be evidenced-based.
Sample
Two years of de-identified intervention data captured from the FCN’s documentation of transitional care.
Design
A mixed method descriptive design was used to facilitate a thorough exploration of the interventions. A qualitative descriptive method operationalized the concepts regarding transitional care interventions performed. A quantitative descriptive design was used to count nominal categories of documented nursing interventions. …
Metabolism During Pregnancy And Postpartum: How Does It Change And What Factors Influence It?, Kristin Yoho
Metabolism During Pregnancy And Postpartum: How Does It Change And What Factors Influence It?, Kristin Yoho
Masters Theses & Specialist Projects
PURPOSE: Pregnancy is a physically impactful process in a woman’s life. During this time, a woman will gain weight and research has shown that many women will retain some extra weight after delivery. Because of this, recovery in the postpartum period is pivotal to avoiding the implications of weight retention. The postpartum period is vastly understudied in both the research and medical communities and this gap between pregnancy and postpartum research needs to be bridged. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate metabolic changes from pregnancy to postpartum and to study how factors such as sleep and breastfeeding …
Mccallum, Elizabeth Elliott (Cherry), 1890-1985 (Sc 3355), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Mccallum, Elizabeth Elliott (Cherry), 1890-1985 (Sc 3355), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
MSS Finding Aids
Finding aid and scan (Click on "additional files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 3355. Typescripted account of Elizabeth (Cherry) McCallum’s experiences after she entered nursing school in 1913 in Kentucky. She subsequently served as a Red Cross nurse during World War I and as superintendent of nurses at Louisville Children’s Hospital. Includes her note about writing the piece, and her short article about rural life, published in the (Louisville) Courier-Journal.
Ua66/13/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Public Health Centers, Wku Archives
Ua66/13/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Public Health Centers, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records related to Public Health Centers.
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/4 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Allied Organizations, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Allied organizations associated with the Nursing Department including the Kentucky Partnership for Farm Family Health & Safety.
Ua66/14/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Accreditation, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/2 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Accreditation, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
The accreditation file for Nursing.
Ua1c11/65 Helen Turner Photo Collection, Wku Archives
Ua1c11/65 Helen Turner Photo Collection, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Photographs of Helen Turner, Kentucky nurse.
Ua66/14/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Administration, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/1 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Administration, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Records created by and about the administration of Nursing.
Ua66/14/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Publications, Wku Archives
Ua66/14/3 Ogden College Of Science & Engineering Nursing Publications, Wku Archives
WKU Archives Collection Inventories
Publications created by and about Nursing.