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Demographic Factors That Correlate With Adherence To Hemodialysis Treatment Regimen, Brittany Ross Jan 2017

Demographic Factors That Correlate With Adherence To Hemodialysis Treatment Regimen, Brittany Ross

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Background: Research has shown that non-adherence to the recommended treatment regimen in patients with chronic health conditions such as end stage renal disease can have detrimental consequences such as cardiac enlargement, difficulty breathing, cardiac arrest, and death. Several studies have shown a patient’s age, marital status, gender, and family support can affect adherence to treatment regimen in hemodialysis patients. Purpose: The goal of this study was to provide insight into the demographic factors that correlate with adherence to treatment regimen in hemodialysis patients. Method: This research study consisted of a retrospective chart review of 75 charts of chronic outpatient hemodialysis …


Adaptation Of Kenyan-Born Registered Nurses Into The American Healthcare System, Emily Tangwar Jan 2014

Adaptation Of Kenyan-Born Registered Nurses Into The American Healthcare System, Emily Tangwar

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Kenyan-born nurses (KBNs) continue to be an important part of the nursing workforce in the United States of America (USA). They bring their skills, knowledge, and experience to their new areas of nursing practice. Even though it may be challenging to adapt, Kenyan Nurse's skills, knowledge, and experiences may be enhanced by successfully integrating them in the American healthcare system. Some of these challenges include socio-cultural difference; structure of healthcare systems; technology; language such as abbreviations, expressions, and phrases; and new environment. This study will be conducted using a quantitative research method and purposeful survey of 20 KBNs using Cross …