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The Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus: A Toolkit For Family Planning Service Providers Working In High Hiv/Sti Prevalence Settings (Spanish Translation), Population Council
The Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus: A Toolkit For Family Planning Service Providers Working In High Hiv/Sti Prevalence Settings (Spanish Translation), Population Council
Reproductive Health
The Balanced Counseling Strategy Plus (BCS+) toolkit, developed and tested in Kenya and South Africa, provides information and materials that healthcare providers need to offer complete, high-quality family planning counseling to clients living in areas with high rates of HIV and STIs. Content is in accordance with the 2015 WHO Medical Eligibility Criteria. The BCS+ provides evidence on clinical indications for the provision of family planning methods, counseling cards, instructions for providers, and guidance for supplemental counseling and services that family planning clients may need. This publication is the Spanish language version of the user's guide, trainer's guide, algorithm, method …
Safe Motherhood Training For Rural Health Care Workers In Odukpani Local Government Area Of Cross River State, Nigeria, Josephine Etowa, Ekaete Asuquo, Ani Etokidem
Safe Motherhood Training For Rural Health Care Workers In Odukpani Local Government Area Of Cross River State, Nigeria, Josephine Etowa, Ekaete Asuquo, Ani Etokidem
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Maternal mortality remains a challenge in developing countries which bear 99% of global maternal deaths (WHO, 2014). Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Ethiopia carry more than 50% of the global burden of maternal mortality. According to the UNDP Human Development Report (2014), Nigeria’s maternal mortality ratio of 630 per 100,000 live births ranks among the highest in Africa. Two countries accounted for one third of all global maternal deaths: India at 17% (50 000) and Nigeria at 14% (40 000) (WHO, 2014).. Archibong and Aghan (2010) found that hospital based maternal mortality ratio in Cross River state was 1,513.4per 100,000 …
Outcomes Associated With Blood Component Transfusion In Adult Trauma Patients, Allison R. Jones
Outcomes Associated With Blood Component Transfusion In Adult Trauma Patients, Allison R. Jones
Theses and Dissertations--Nursing
The purpose of this dissertation was to evaluate outcomes associated with blood component (BC) transfusion in adult trauma patients. Specific aims were to: 1) explore the relationship between traumatic injury, hemorrhage, and BC transfusion, focusing on consequences of the component storage lesion through presentation of a conceptual model; 2) systematically review research literature comparing outcomes of massively transfused major trauma patients based on ratios of BCs received; 3) evaluating the relationship between type of blood transfusion trauma patients received (whole blood versus BCs) and mortality likelihood after controlling for demographic and clinical variables; 4) evaluating the relationship between volume and …
Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants, Sandra A. Laird
Colorectal Cancer Screening Practices Among Nurse Practitioners And Physician Assistants, Sandra A. Laird
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Projects - Archive
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the colorectal cancer screening practices of Texas nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs). Research Questions: 1) What are the beliefs, attitudes, barriers, and practices of Texas NPs and P As with regard to risk stratified CRC screening in adults? 2) Is there a relationship between provider demographics (professional role, age, gender, race/ ethnicity, time in professional role, specialty, practice setting, percentage of primary care provided, percentage of patients aged>50, and weekly patient volume) and CRC screening practices? 3) What are the differences between NPs and P As …
Integration Of Evidence-Based Practice In Nursing Education: A Novel Approach, Preethy D'Souza Mrs, Anice George Dr, Judith A. Noronha Dr, Vishnu Renjith Mr
Integration Of Evidence-Based Practice In Nursing Education: A Novel Approach, Preethy D'Souza Mrs, Anice George Dr, Judith A. Noronha Dr, Vishnu Renjith Mr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Evidence based practice (EBP) has gained momentum globally, to provide effective and efficient health care. Although EBP has evolved to a great extent over the last two decades and is accepted as an important concept by all health care professionals, its integration in practice is still challenging. Integration of EBP in nursing profession both in nursing practice and nursing education is an important issue. This article describes the experience of the authors in integrating evidence based practice in nursing education in Manipal University. It focuses on the training of nurse educators in EBP, alignment of EBP in curriculum and EBP …
Noise In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Effects On Hospitalized Preterm Infants, Sonia R B D'Souza Dr, Leslie E. Lewis Dr, Vijay Kumar Dr, Asha Kamath Dr
Noise In Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Effects On Hospitalized Preterm Infants, Sonia R B D'Souza Dr, Leslie E. Lewis Dr, Vijay Kumar Dr, Asha Kamath Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
For continued existence and survival, preterm infants depend on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The NICU is a sophisticated and technology-driven environment, and preterm infants experience enormous stress in an NICU environment. Even though NICU is actually required by preterm infants for their continued existence, it may end up being an inappropriate milieu. The presence of overwhelming stimuli, most potent being the continuous presence of noise, may have various effects on preterm infants. Regardless of the recommendations by various committees, investigators have found that noise levels in the NICUs have exceeded the recommendations. The objective of this review was …
Boerhaave’S Syndrome Repaired With Surgery And Oesophageal Stent Placement: A Case Report, Leena Sequira, L Ramachandra Dr
Boerhaave’S Syndrome Repaired With Surgery And Oesophageal Stent Placement: A Case Report, Leena Sequira, L Ramachandra Dr
Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences
Background: Boerhaave’s syndrome is a condition resulting in oesophageal tear, commonly affecting the distal part of the oesophagus. Early identification and treatment of the condition reduces mortality. In this condition the symptoms are not specific, which usually delays the diagnosis and results in poor outcome.
A Comparative Evaluation Of The Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method In Nursing Education, Marisa J. Belote
A Comparative Evaluation Of The Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method In Nursing Education, Marisa J. Belote
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The nursing discipline lacks a consensus on a best practice method for debriefing students following simulation-based training. A recognized, standardized method does not exist and various methods are utilized within the domain. The similarities between aviation and healthcare are well documented. Training members of both disciplines require standardization and methods of best practice. The aviation industry through the Federal Aviation Administration has found Learner Centered Grading (LCG) to be a successful educational format. The utilization of the LCG Debriefing method in simulation-based training is the standardized debriefing format for a technologically dynamic industry.
The aim of this research was to …
Sleep, Depressive Symptoms And Cognition In Older Adults And Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia, Glenna Shemida Brewster
Sleep, Depressive Symptoms And Cognition In Older Adults And Caregivers Of Persons With Dementia, Glenna Shemida Brewster
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Caregivers of persons with dementia, who are often older adults, report sleep disturbance, high rates of depressive symptoms and may be at risk for impaired cognition. This dissertation examined sleep, depressive symptoms, and cognition in older adults and caregivers of persons with dementia. The aims of the review of literature were to understand, in community dwelling adults 60 years and older, the relationships among sleep parameters (sleep onset latency, wake after sleep onset, sleep efficiency, total sleep time, and general sleep complaints), and the domains of cognition (Executive Function, Attention, Episodic Memory, Working Memory, Processing Speed), and global cognition. Based …
ผลของโปรแกรมการสอนแนะต่อพฤติกรรมมารดาในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอในทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนด, สุนทรี มอญทวี, รัตน์ศิริ ทาโต
ผลของโปรแกรมการสอนแนะต่อพฤติกรรมมารดาในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอในทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนด, สุนทรี มอญทวี, รัตน์ศิริ ทาโต
Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health
วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อเปรียบเทียบพฤติกรรมมารดาในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอ ระหว่างกลุ่มที่ได้รับการสอนแนะกับกลุ่มที่ได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ\n \nรูปแบบการวิจัย: การวิจัยแบบกึ่งทดลอง\n\nวิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนดที่มีภาวะสุขภาพดี จากการวินิจฉัยของแพทย์ น้ำหนักมากกว่าหรือเท่ากับ 2,500 กรัม และมารดาทารกแรกเกิดคลอดครบกำหนด คลอดปกติ มีอายุครรภ์มากกว่า 37 สัปดาห์ ถึง 42 สัปดาห์ แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มควบคุมและกลุ่มทดลอง กลุ่มละ 20 คู่ โดยจับคู่ในด้าน ประสบการณ์การเลี้ยงดูทารกตัวเหลือง การสนับสนุนทางสังคม และระดับการศึกษา กลุ่มควบคุมได้รับการดูแลตามปกติ กลุ่มทดลองได้รับโปรแกรมการสอนแนะ ตามแนวคิดการสอนแนะของ Helfer and Wilson (1982) ที่ประกอบด้วยคู่มือแนวทางการดำเนินกิจกรรมการดูแลทารกแรกเกิดในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลือง ภาพพลิก และแผนการสอน เก็บรวบรวมข้อมูล โดยใช้ แบบสอบถามพฤติกรรมการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอ ที่ผ่านการตรวจสอบความตรงตามเนื้อหาโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิจำนวน 5 คน มีค่าสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟ่าของครอนบาค เท่ากับ .91 วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติเชิงพรรณนา และสถิติทดสอบที (Independent t-test)\n\nผลการวิจัย: คะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมมารดาในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอในทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนดของกลุ่มมารดาที่ได้รับโปรแกรมการสอนแนะสูงกว่ากลุ่มที่มารดาได้รับการพยาบาลตามปกติ อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p<.01)\n\nสรุป: โปรแกรมการสอนแนะเป็นกิจกรรมการพยาบาลที่มีประสิทธิภาพต่อพฤติกรรมของมารดาในการป้องกันภาวะตัวเหลืองจากการได้รับนมมารดาไม่เพียงพอในทารกแรกเกิดครบกำหนด\n
ผลของโปรแกรมสร้างการตระหนักรู้และส่งเสริมความมีคุณค่าในตนเองต่อพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ของวัยรุ่นหญิงตอนต้น, วารุณี สอนอินทร์, มยุรี นิรัตธราดร, ปรีย์กมล รัชนกุล
ผลของโปรแกรมสร้างการตระหนักรู้และส่งเสริมความมีคุณค่าในตนเองต่อพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ของวัยรุ่นหญิงตอนต้น, วารุณี สอนอินทร์, มยุรี นิรัตธราดร, ปรีย์กมล รัชนกุล
Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health
วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาผลของโปรแกรมสร้างการตระหนักรู้และส่งเสริมความมีคุณค่าในตนเองต่อพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ของวัยรุ่นหญิงตอนต้น\n\nรูปแบบการวิจัย: การวิจัยแบบกึ่งทดลอง\n \nวิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ วัยรุ่นหญิงตอนต้นชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 6 ในจังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี จำนวน 105 คน แบ่งเป็นกลุ่มทดลอง 51 คน และกลุ่มควบคุม 54 คน กลุ่มทดลองได้รับโปรแกรมสร้างการตระหนักรู้และส่งเสริมความมีคุณค่าในตนเอง เป็นเวลา2 สัปดาห์ จำนวน 4 ครั้ง กลุ่มควบคุมได้รับความรู้ตามปกติ เก็บข้อมูลโดยใช้แบบสอบถามพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ ได้รับการตรวจสอบคุณภาพเครื่องมือโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิจำนวน 5 คน ได้ค่าดัชนีความตรงตามเนื้อหา (CVI) เท่ากับ .84 ค่าสัมประสิทธิ์อัลฟ่าของครอนบาคเท่ากับ .83 เก็บข้อมูลก่อนการทดลองและหลังการทดลอง 4 สัปดาห์ วิเคราะห์โดยใช้สถิติพรรณนาและสถิติ t-test\n\nผลการวิจัย: 1) คะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ของกลุ่มทดลองหลังการทดลอง 4 สัปดาห์ สูงกว่าก่อนการทดลองอย่างมีนัยสำคัญอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p<.05) 2) คะแนนเฉลี่ยพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์หลังการทดลอง 4 สัปดาห์ของกลุ่มทดลองสูงกว่ากลุ่มควบคุมอย่างมนัยสำคัญทางสถิติ (p<.05)\n\nสรุป: พยาบาลอนามัยชุมชนหรือพยาบาลโรงเรียนสามารถนำโปรแกรมไปประยุกต์ใช้เพื่อส่งเสริมพฤติกรรมป้องกันการมีเพศสัมพันธ์ในวัยรุ่นหญิงตอนต้น อันจะส่งผลลดการตั้งครรภ์และการติดเชื้อโรคติดต่อทางเพศสัมพันธ์ต่อไป\n
ปัจจัยคัดสรรที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด, ขวัญจิรา ถนอมจิตต์, สุรีพร ธนศิลป์
ปัจจัยคัดสรรที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด, ขวัญจิรา ถนอมจิตต์, สุรีพร ธนศิลป์
Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health
วัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาความสัมพันธ์ระหว่าง ความปวด ความเหนื่อยล้า อาการหายใจลำบาก ความวิตกกังวล ภาวะซึมเศร้า และความต้องการการดูแลแบบสนับสนุนกับคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด และปัจจัยทำนายคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด\n\nรูปแบบการวิจัย: การวิจัยความสัมพันธ์เชิงทำนาย\n\nวิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด จำนวน193 คน ที่มารับการรักษาที่แผนกผู้ป่วยนอกของโรงพยาบาลในเขตกรุงเทพมหานคร จำนวน 3 แห่ง เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการเก็บข้อมูล คือ แบบบันทึกข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล แบบประเมินความปวด แบบประเมินความเหนื่อยล้า แบบประเมินอาการหายใจลำบากแบบประเมินอาการวิตกกังวลและซึมเศร้าแบบประเมินความต้องการการดูแลแบบสนับสนุน และแบบประเมินคุณภาพชีวิต ซึ่งผ่านการตรวจสอบความตรงตามเนื้อหาจากผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิ และมีค่าสัมประสิทธิ์แอลฟ่าของครอนบาค เท่ากับ .89, .92, .71, .83, .94 และ .92 ตามลำดับ วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยหาค่าความถี่ ร้อยละ ค่าเฉลี่ย ส่วนเบี่ยงเบนมาตรฐาน สัมประสิทธิ์สหสัมพันธ์ของเพียร์สัน และการวิเคราะห์ถดถอยพหุคูณแบบขั้นตอน\n \nผลการวิจัย: 1) คุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด อยู่ในระดับสูง (x̄ = 73.01, SD = 15.44) 2) ความเหนื่อยล้า อาการหายใจลำบาก ความวิตกกังวล ภาวะซึมเศร้า และความต้องการการดูแลแบบสนับสนุน มีความสัมพันธ์ทางลบกับคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอดอย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05แต่ความปวดไม่มีความสัมพันธ์กับคุณภาพชีวิตของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด 3) ภาวะซึมเศร้า (β = -.52) อาการหายใจลำบาก (β = -.28) ความเหนื่อยล้า(β = -.30) และความต้องการการดูแลแบบสนับสนุน (β = -.14)เป็นปัจจัยทำนายคุณภาพชีวิตผู้ป่วยของมะเร็งปอด ได้อย่างมีนัยสำคัญทางสถิติที่ระดับ .05 โดยสามารถอธิบายความแปรปรวนได้ร้อยละ 43 (R2 = .43)\n \nสรุป: องค์ความรู้ที่ได้จากงานวิจัย สามารถนำไปพัฒนาเป็นโปรแกรมการดูแลผู้ป่วยมะเร็งปอด เพื่อให้ผู้ป่วยมีคุณภาพชีวิตที่ดีโดยมุ่งเน้นการดูแลเพื่อจัดการกับกลุ่มอาการและตอบสนองความต้องการที่เกิดขึ้น \n
Using Servqualto Identify Gaps In Quality Care For Patients With Cystic Fibrosis: A Hospital-Based Quality Improvement Project, Alisha M. Nadeau
Using Servqualto Identify Gaps In Quality Care For Patients With Cystic Fibrosis: A Hospital-Based Quality Improvement Project, Alisha M. Nadeau
Master's Theses and Capstones
Background: Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Care Centers were established to centralize and integrate the knowledge and skills of pulmonary medicine, nutrition, gastroenterology, nursing, respiratory therapy, social work, and genetics to efficiently provide care for people living with CF. The high quality, specialized care that is given at CF Care Centers has led to the improved length and quality of life for people living with CF.
Aim: The aim of this quality improvement project was to identify any gaps in providing effective, high quality care to patients with CF to reduce the variability in nursing practices and improve their quality …
Aldrete Discharge Scoring: Appropriate For Post Anesthesia Phase I Discharge?, Laura P. Dowling
Aldrete Discharge Scoring: Appropriate For Post Anesthesia Phase I Discharge?, Laura P. Dowling
Master's Theses and Capstones
Background: Advances in anesthesia and surgical techniques, along with an increase in managed care, have led to an increase in ambulatory surgeries. The post-anesthesia discharge criteria used for inpatient care may not be appropriate for ambulatory care patients
Aim: This quality improvement project was aimed at examining whether or not the patient length of stay (LOS) in Phase I of post anesthesia care was appropriate. The global aim was to right-size post anesthesia care Phase I length of stay for adult upper extremity surgical patients.The first step was to assess the effectiveness of the PACU discharge criteria. The specific aim …
An Updated Rounds Checklist To Increase Appropriate Use Of Telemetry Monitoring, Hattie Miller
An Updated Rounds Checklist To Increase Appropriate Use Of Telemetry Monitoring, Hattie Miller
Master's Theses and Capstones
Background: Telemetry monitoring is an essential tool to monitor cardiac electrical activity. Its overuse is costly in time and resources and leads to subsequent testing and treatments that are not necessary for the patient and, in addition, healthcare staff is burdened with work that is potentially not clinically useful.
Aim: The global aim of increasing efficiency in telemetry use starts with the local improvement to facilitate nurse-physician communication of telemetry patients during
Methods: This study with pre and post data collection looked at the results of quantitative data, collected in May-July 2015, on the number of patients with telemetry and …
The Effect Of Personal Contact On Attitudes Toward Mental Illness In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Jessica Ashe
The Effect Of Personal Contact On Attitudes Toward Mental Illness In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Jessica Ashe
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Many people who suffer from serious mental illness also suffer from the stigma associated with such illness. Because nurses frequently come into contact with the mentally ill, it is important that they do not stigmatize these individuals. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of a guest lecture by an individual with a serious mental illness on attitudes about mental illness in a sample of baccalaureate nursing students. The theoretical framework that guides this study is Goffman’s (1963) theory of social stigma. The sample used for this research is a convenience sample of 50 junior level nursing …
A Systematic Review: Immediate And Maintenance Effects Of Interventions On Handwashing Compliance In Healthcare Workers, Brent E. Gibson, Dajana Markovic
A Systematic Review: Immediate And Maintenance Effects Of Interventions On Handwashing Compliance In Healthcare Workers, Brent E. Gibson, Dajana Markovic
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
There has been a drastic rise in the number of nosocomial infections of patients in intensive care units. Handwashing is generally accepted as an effective and inexpensive method that healthcare providers in hospital settings can use to decrease the likelihood of nosocomial infections, however, studies have shown that healthcare providers are often not compliant with handwashing protocol. The purpose of this systematic review of literature is to not only obtain information on handwashing compliance and non-compliance among different healthcare providers, but also to identify, describe, and evaluate evidence about the effect of various interventions on handwashing compliance in healthcare providers. …
Kangaroo Care And Preterm Infants, Natalie Schindler, Kathryn Lynn
Kangaroo Care And Preterm Infants, Natalie Schindler, Kathryn Lynn
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Infants that are born near-term or before they reach their full gestational age of 40 weeks are at risk for facing future health problems and disparities in terms of proper development (Ladewig, London, & Davidson, 2012). This has been a major concern in the medical realm because of the high cost of managing preterm newborns and the complications that can develop. However, kangaroo care may aid in physical growth and cognitive development of these infants. The purpose of this integrative review was to determine if current research shows that kangaroo care has a positive effect on preterm infants in the …
Review Of The Accuracy Of Two Pain Assessment Tools In Nonverbal Adult Patients, Mackenzie Mosley, Emily Hartman, Kristen Tankovich, James Galantis
Review Of The Accuracy Of Two Pain Assessment Tools In Nonverbal Adult Patients, Mackenzie Mosley, Emily Hartman, Kristen Tankovich, James Galantis
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Intensive care units frequently have patients that are unable to verbally communicate their pain, thus negating conventional pain assessment techniques and making pain assessment difficult. Pain management is often a priority in all patients’ circumstances and therefore, assessment and reassessment are included in the plan of care. Different observational pain scales have been used in intensive care units, but often times these scales must be adapted to fit the patient’s circumstances. Pain scales that are used for nonverbal patients typically include behavioral indicators and some are adapted to incorporate physiologic indicators such as vital signs. The aim of this review …
Caregiver Perceptions Of Healthcare Providers And Environments Related To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deanna Klettlinger, Lynn Wirfel, Brittany Bielak
Caregiver Perceptions Of Healthcare Providers And Environments Related To Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Deanna Klettlinger, Lynn Wirfel, Brittany Bielak
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The healthcare setting can be intimidating for any child. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), in particular, this setting can cause anxiety and elicit disruptive behavior. The reactions of children with ASD to healthcare settings have not been widely studied. This study explores the lived experience of caregivers of children with ASD related to healthcare providers and environments. A qualitative phenomenological approach and methods guide the study. Purposive sampling was utilized at a resource center to identify and recruit participants fulfilling inclusion criteria. Sample size consisted of four female and two male adults. Semi-structured interviews were performed and voice …
The Effect Of An Educational Hunger Cues Intervention On Awareness In Mothers With Infants, Juliana F. Gill, Ellen A. Vierheller
The Effect Of An Educational Hunger Cues Intervention On Awareness In Mothers With Infants, Juliana F. Gill, Ellen A. Vierheller
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Stress to an infant can inhibit the ability to properly feed and gain the nutrients that are essential for efficient growth. Mothers who are unaware of early hunger cues from their infant have the potential to stress the infant if their early hunger cues are not attended to. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an educational hunger cues intervention on awareness in mothers with an infant. The following research question will be answered: Will new mothers who complete an educational intervention show increased awareness of hunger cues in their infants, in comparison to before the …
A Comparison Of Empathy In Sophomore And Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Alexandra I. Woods, Stephanie Malachin
A Comparison Of Empathy In Sophomore And Senior Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Alexandra I. Woods, Stephanie Malachin
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Empathy is a cognitive process rather than an emotional and is often learned through life. Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations explains the importance of the nurse having a shared experience with the patient. Empathy is a crucial skill for nursing students to develop because it is shown that nurses showing empathy is directly related to improved patient satisfaction. Empathy levels tend to decrease as students progress throughout nursing school. The purpose of this study is to examine the empathy levels in sophomore baccalaureate nursing students compared to senior baccalaureate nursing students. Using a descriptive comparison design and a cross-sectional …
Assertiveness In Nursing Students, Kaitlin F. Amicone, Rachel Miller
Assertiveness In Nursing Students, Kaitlin F. Amicone, Rachel Miller
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The problem that this study focused on was that there was minimal evidence on whether or not nursing students become more assertive throughout their academic education. The purpose of this study was to compare the assertiveness scores of sophomore level nursing students and senior level-nursing students. The study was guided by Hildegard Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations in nursing, which focuses on the therapeutic process between nurses and patients, rather than on internal patient pathology. The descriptive, comparative study used a 15-question survey design and a convenience sample of sophomore and senior level nursing students at a large urban Midwest …
Relationship Between Stages Of Change And Hpv Vaccine Attitudes And Beliefs In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Megan M. Stein, Michael Sabo, Julia Caverly
Relationship Between Stages Of Change And Hpv Vaccine Attitudes And Beliefs In Baccalaureate Nursing Students, Megan M. Stein, Michael Sabo, Julia Caverly
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
The purpose of this study was to: (a) determine if there is a relationship between attitudes/beliefs about Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and stages of change and (b) investigate gender differences in attitudes/beliefs and stages of change in undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students. The study employs a cross-sectional and descriptive correlational design and it was guided by the Trans-theoretical Model of Change (TMC). The convenience sample was comprised of 131 participants at a large urban public university in Midwest United States. Data were collected with online surveys distributed via university email. A positive, moderate relationship was found between HPV vaccination attitudes/beliefs and …
A Systematic Review: Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting, Miranda L. Ayers, Olateju F. Olowe
A Systematic Review: Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea And Vomiting, Miranda L. Ayers, Olateju F. Olowe
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Around 70-80% of patients receiving chemotherapy are at risk of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), which can interfere with appetite and the ability to perform normal activities for daily living. When CINV is severe, psychological distress, depression, and physiological impairment occur. Patients may also stop chemotherapy treatments, which can lead to untimely deaths. The aim of this systematic review was to identify, describe, and evaluate the evidence about the use and effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions, compared to no use of non-pharmacological interventions, on self-reported episodes of CINV among the cancer patients. Twenty articles were reviewed on the use of acupressure, …
Induced And Spontaneous Labor Education: Evaluation, Knowledge, And Intent To Discuss Options In Pregnant Women, Kathleen Hartzell, Katherine Bartolotta
Induced And Spontaneous Labor Education: Evaluation, Knowledge, And Intent To Discuss Options In Pregnant Women, Kathleen Hartzell, Katherine Bartolotta
Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects
Labor inductions are increasing worldwide, with rates continuing to rise each year. Currently 30% of labors in the United States result from inductions. The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of an educational intervention about induced and spontaneous labor on knowledge and intent to discuss options with health providers in pregnant women. This study was guided by the health-belief model which explains that people’s beliefs about how a health care decision may affect their lives affect how they make the decisions. This study was conducted using a quantitative and descriptive design with pre and post paper and …
Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration, Global Health Awareness And Leadership Skills Through International Service-Learning, Janice E. Hawkins, Christine A. Sump
Promoting Interprofessional Collaboration, Global Health Awareness And Leadership Skills Through International Service-Learning, Janice E. Hawkins, Christine A. Sump
Ellmer School of Nursing Faculty Publications
Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: International service-learning programs offer a unique opportunity to incorporate interprofessional education and global health awareness into health science curriculums. Through service activities, students develop leadership skills and collaborative team approaches to promote the health of diverse populations. Appreciation, respect, integration of knowledge, and communication between multiple disciplines are crucial components of international health care teams and desired outcomes for health science students. Graduates of health science programs must have the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values that prepare them to be "collaborative practice-ready" for the healthcare workforce. According to …
Effectiveness Of Health Education Teachers And School Nurses Teaching Sexually Transmitted Infections/ Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention Knowledge And Skills In High School, Elaine A. Borawski, Kimberly A. Tufts, Erika S. Trapl, Laura L. Hayman, Laura D. Yoder, Loren D. Lovegreen
Effectiveness Of Health Education Teachers And School Nurses Teaching Sexually Transmitted Infections/ Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention Knowledge And Skills In High School, Elaine A. Borawski, Kimberly A. Tufts, Erika S. Trapl, Laura L. Hayman, Laura D. Yoder, Loren D. Lovegreen
Ellmer School of Nursing Faculty Publications
BACKGROUND- We examined the differential impact of a well-established human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted infections (STIs) curriculum, Be Proud! Be Responsible!, when taught by school nurses and health education classroom teachers within a high school curricula.
METHODS- Group-randomized intervention study of 1357 ninth and tenth grade students in 10 schools. Twenty-seven facilitators (6 nurses, 21 teachers) provided programming; nurse-led classrooms were randomly assigned.
RESULTS- Students taught by teachers were more likely to report their instructor to be prepared, comfortable with the material, and challenged them to think about their health than students taught by a school nurse. Both groups reported …
The Noncompete Clause And The Nurse Anethetist: An Assessment Of Knowledge, Perception, And Experience, Briana K. Meseroll, Nathaniel M. Apatov, Carolyn M. Rutledge
The Noncompete Clause And The Nurse Anethetist: An Assessment Of Knowledge, Perception, And Experience, Briana K. Meseroll, Nathaniel M. Apatov, Carolyn M. Rutledge
Ellmer School of Nursing Faculty Publications
Economic pressures and the challenge to maintain competitive advantage have resulted in many health-care entities requiring their practitioners to contractually enter into noncompete clauses (NCCs). Many student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs) and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are unaware of NCCs in employee contracts.
An anonymous, web-based questionnaire regard-ing NCCs was distributed to SRNAs and CRNAs nation-wide. Of 242 practicing CRNAs who responded, 147 (60.7%) were employed without a noncompete clause and 22 (9.1%) were unaware whether they had such a provision in their employment contracts. The knowledge level of the nurse anesthetist respondents was low (average score of 55.3%). …
Health Behaviors Of Mandated And Voluntary Students In A Motivational Intervention Program, Donna M. Kazemi Phd, Rn, Cne, Fiaan, Maureen J. Levine, Jacek Dmochowski, K Roger Van Horn, Li Qi
Health Behaviors Of Mandated And Voluntary Students In A Motivational Intervention Program, Donna M. Kazemi Phd, Rn, Cne, Fiaan, Maureen J. Levine, Jacek Dmochowski, K Roger Van Horn, Li Qi
Publications
UNLABELLED: College students engage in many unhealthy behaviors, one of these, heavy alcohol use, is a major global public health problem. OBJECTIVE: This longitudinal study examined whether students' mandated/voluntary status in a program to reduce college drinking was associated with overall health, ethnicity, gender, and personality traits. Both mandated and voluntary groups participated in the Motivational Intervention (MI) program to prevent high risk drinking. METHODS: Freshmen (710 voluntary, 190 mandated, n = 900) between the ages of 18 and 21, received the MI at baseline and again at 2 weeks, with boosters at 3, 6 and 12 months. Participants completed …