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Pacific Islander Parents’ Feeding Practices And Cultural Preferences About Infant Body Weight, Jaclyn Coleman, Jane H. Lassetter

Journal of Undergraduate Research

My Orca project aimed at researching Pacific Islander parents’ feeding practices and cultural preferences about infant body weight. I analyzed 10 interviews of Utahan Pacific Islander families in a focused ethnographic study about Pacific Islander caregivers’ infant feeding and health-related activities. The main stipulations of the interviews included: one of the participant caregivers needed to be Pacific Islander and at least one of the participant’s children needed to be an infant between six to 18 months of age. There were 11 females and 5 male caregivers interviewed ages 23-61 years, with a mean age of 29.6 years. Ethnicities of the …

Okuno-Jones '86 Named Advocate Health Care Vice President, Kim Hill

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Students’ Perceptions Of Learning Outcomes Throughout Simulation Experience, Brandon Lewis, Dr. Patricia Ravert

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The use of human patient simulation (HPS) is needed more than ever in nursing curriculum today (Bambini, Washburn, & Perkins, 2009). One reason is that it allows students to practice critical thinking and decision-making skills in a safe environment (Howard, Ross, Mitchell, & Nelson, 2010; Medley & Horne, 2005). HPS also creates situations where other learning outcomes, such as communication, teamwork, a better understanding of classroom material, and improved psychomotor skills, are achieved (Bambini et al., 2009; McGaghie, Issenberg, Petrusa, & Scalese, 2006).

Benefits, Barriers And Readiness To Adopt A Universal Serial Bus (Usb) Personal Health Record Among Older Adult Hispanic Americans, Kristen Painter, Dr. Barbara Heise

Journal of Undergraduate Research

As the older adult population has aged, learning to manage their health and concurring chronic disease conditions has become a prevalent topic for health care providers. It has been shown that advances in information technology can improve healthcare outcomes (IOM, 2001; IOM, 2008). Recently, personal health records (PHRs) have emerged as an important information exchange technology to avoid injury and death by increasing access to patient health information by clinicians (AHIMA/AMIA Position Statement, 2007). Yet older adults with chronic illnesses who may gain the most from this technology are reluctant to use a PHR system.

Interventional Workshops For Children With Type 1 Diabetes, Cristy Davis, Dr. Donna Freeborn

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of my project was to determine the effectiveness of interventional workshops to help children manage their type 1 diabetes. This project comprised the third and fourth phases of a larger interventional study, conducted by Dr. Donna Freeborn. The first two stages of the study focused on gathering and analyzing data about the needs of children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes. During the first two stages of the study Dr. Freeborn conducted a series of focus groups with children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes. From these focus groups, Dr. Freeborn identified four themes that were of concern for children/adolescents with diabetes. …

Evaluation Of Methods To Relieve Parental Perceptions Of Vaccine-Associated Pain And Anxiety In Children: A Pilot Study, Amy Pulsipher, Dr. Beth Luthy

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The development and widespread use of vaccinations is one of the most important public health achievements of the 20th century (Schechter, Zempsky, Cohen, McGrath & McMurtry, 2007). Despite the immeasurable benefits of vaccinations, many parents are still reluctant to vaccinate their children. Multiple studies have reported that the perceived pain and anxiety associated with the administration of vaccines is a significant reason why parents are reluctant to vaccinate their children in a timely manner (Luthy, Beckstrand & Peterson, 2009; Luthy, Sperhac, Faux & Miner, 2010).

The Influence Of Family Hardiness On Caregiver Burden In Families With A Child With Disabilities, Devaun Sheppard, Dr. Barbara Mandleco

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this quantitative descriptive study was to examine caregiver burden and family hardiness in families raising children with disabilities (CWD) to determine 1) If there are differences in these variables according to parent gender and type of disability, and 2) If there is a relationship between the variables so more appropriate interventions can be provided to these families.

Relationship Between Horizontal Violence Among Registered Nurses And Falls, Elizabeth Densford Rocha Phd

Dissertations

Background: Horizontal violence is a manifestation of oppressed group behavior leading to low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness among nurses. Horizontal violence leads to the creation of a hostile, unsafe work environment preventing nurses from performing at their highest potentials. A hostile work environment leads to a culture of unsafe patient care which may result in increased harm to patients. An understanding of why horizontal violence occurs and the implications of this phenomenon are the first steps in addressing this destructive behavior as well as protecting patients from harm. Health care environments must support nurses to perform at their best …

The Effects Of Pet Therapy On Undergraduate Nursing Students' Perceived Stress And Exam Performance, Kathleen Bajorek

Honors Theses

Pet therapy has been found to decrease anxiety and stress levels. Pets are becoming an increasingly more significant part of peoples’ lives and families in the American culture. Nurses need to be aware of the benefits that can come from holistic interventions such as pet therapy in various practice settings. An exploratory experimental research study was conducted to explore the effects of pet therapy on undergraduate nursing students’ (n=7) perceived stress and exam performance. Nursing student exposed to pet therapy reported lower levels of perceived stress compared to nursing student who did not experience pet therapy. Exposure to pet therapy …

Conference Learnings, Wendy Lebron

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Kerr Visits Capitol Hill With Nursing Delegation, Kim Hill

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Survey Of The Perception Of Nurses In The Critical Care Setting Concerning End-Of-Life Care, Jeff Brown, Dr. Renea Beckstrand

Journal of Undergraduate Research

In an intensive care center, one sees many patients suffering and staff rushing about, caring for patients’ needs. The most important thing about working in the area of intensive care is efficiency. Dr. Renea Beckstrand of the Brigham Young University College of Nursing has been researching the best way to organize and run Intensive Care Units in the United States for several years. She has discovered many ways to improve patient care and resolve nurse burnout issues by asking nurses what they believe helps or impedes nursing care.

Promoting Client Goal Ownership In A Clinical Setting, Laura H. Vanpuymbrouck

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Effective goal setting involves collaboration between the client and therapist and is an important component of occupational therapy practice. However, encouraging involvement and collaboration does not necessarily guarantee that client goals are incorporated into the treatment plan. The purpose of this innovative treatment program was to determine if providing a client with a venue for goal identification, documentation, and maintenance might impact participation and satisfaction in a day rehabilitation setting. Responses to a study satisfaction survey (Ss) were taken at baseline and immediately postintervention from the experimental (N = 11) and control (N = 10) groups and attendance rates were …

Tobacco Treatment For Individuals With Substance Abuse And Psychiatric Disorders, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli

Nursing Presentations

Overview of this presentation:

• Discuss smoking among persons with substance use and mental illness
• Present smoking cessation outcomes from an evidence-based program for persons with substance use disorders and mental Illness
• Conclusion with current and future Projects

Evaluation Of The Care Program At Goodall Hospital’S Center For Women’S Health, Nicole Hutzler, Lindsey Stockwell

Thinking Matters Symposium Archive

The purpose of this descriptive study is to gain a better understanding of the characteristics that can affect depression and overall compliance in prenatal care. Researchers anticipate that women’s involvement in the CARE Program will lead to a decrease in depression scores measured between the first and second trimester. The continued assessment and support provided by the CARE Coordinator is also expected to lead to fewer untreated cases of perinatal and postpartum depression.

El Trabajo De Enfermería: La Percepción De Las Enfermeras Y Enfermeros De Acerca De Su Profesión En Área Metropolitana De Buenos Aires, Amy Dushkin

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

Información contextual: En Argentina hay una escasez de 80.000 enfermeras. Las condiciones de trabajo de las enfermeras y la falta de reconocimiento profesional y social de las enfermeras perpetúa esta escasez. Este estudio se llevó a cabo en el área metropolitana de Buenos Aires, que tiene la mayoría de la población de Argentina. En Argentina, hay 3 niveles de enfermería: licenciados, técnicos/ universitarios y auxiliares. Las enfermeras auxiliares se someten a un año de la formación; enfermeros universitarios estudian la carrera de 2-3 años en la universidad, y pueden estudiar 2 años más para recibir su licenciatura. Menos del 10% …

Implementation Of A Mhealth Program Within A Homeless Population Of Young Mothers, Maureen Byrnes

Seton Hall University DNP Final Projects

Purpose: Despite major medical advancements and education, more than 500,000 babies are born prematurely and an estimated 28,000 infants die before their first birthday annually (www.marchofdimes.com/peristats). New Jersey’s infant mortality rate appears exemplary when compared to the United States overall infant mortality rate. Yet, New Jersey’s infant mortality rate, preterm birth rate and low birth rate by mother’s race reveal a far greater risk for infants born to a mother who is African American (www.nj.gov/health/epht/outcome.shtml). The need for innovative approaches to improving New Jersey’s maternal-infant health is paramount. Mobile phones may provide an appropriate means of …

Who Are You Going To Call? Primary Care Patients’ Disclosure Decisions Regarding Direct–To–Consumer Genetic Testing, Katherine Wasson, Sara Cherny, Tonya Nashay Sanders, Nancy S. Hogan, Kathy J. Helzlsouer

Nursing: School of Nursing Faculty Publications and Other Works

Background: Direct–to–consumer genetic testing (DTCGT) offers risk estimates for a variety of complex diseases and conditions, yet little is known about its impact on actual users, including their decisions about sharing the information gleaned from testing. Ethical considerations include the impact of unsolicited genetic information with variable validity and clinical utility on relatives, and the possible burden to the health care system if revealed to physicians. Aims: The qualitative study explored primary care patients’ views, attitudes, and decision making considerations regarding DTCGT. This article focuses on the disclosure decisions participants made regarding participation, testing, and results of DTCGT, a topic …

The Effect Of Breathable Under Pads To Decrease Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers: A Nurse Resident Project, Sara Meshino, Bsn, Rn, Bridget Trefz, Bsn, Rn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

PURPOSE

To reduce the rate of hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU), in June 2013, a large urban academic medical center switched from non-breathable to breathable under pads for incontinent patients lying on either a standard bed (low risk patients) or low-air-loss mattress (high risk patients). Standard pressure ulcer prevention measures were maintained. Staff on two oncology units sought to determine the effectiveness of breathable vs. non-breathable under pads in reducing the rate of HAPU and UAPU.

Lifetime Prevalence Of Emotional/Psychological Abuse Among Qualified Female Healthcare Providers., Azmat Jehan Khan, Rozina Karmaliani Professor, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Nargis Asad, Farhana Madhani

School of Nursing & Midwifery

The purpose of this study was to determine the lifetime prevalence of emotional/psychological abuse among married female healthcare providers in tertiary care hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a sample of 350 married female nurses and doctors, recruited from three tertiary healthcare hospitals (one public and two private). This study used the self-administered modified truncated WHO multi-country questionnaire. Descriptive and univariate analysis was performed. Of the total sample of 350 female married healthcare providers, 97.7% (n = 342) were reported with one or more forms of domestic violence at some point in their married life, …

Narco-Trauma: The Phenomenology Of The Mexican Drug War Among Binational Students At The Border, Kathleen A. O'Connor

Nursing Faculty Publications

In this article, I present research conducted among 242 university students living in the binational metropolitan area encompassing El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, that has been affected by drug violence. The particular focus is on narratives of social suffering and lived experience in the context of drug violence.

Fatigue In The Presence Of Coronary Heart Disease, Ann Eckhardt, Holli Devon, Mariann Piano, Catherine Ryan, Julie Zerwic

Scholarship

Fatigue is a prevalent and disabling symptom associated with many acute and chronic conditions. It has been identified as a symptom of acute myocardial infarction and chronic heart failure, but it has not been explored in patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD). Objectives: The purpose of this partially mixed sequential dominant status study was to: 1) describe fatigue in patients with stable CHD, 2) determine if specific demographic (sex, age, education, income), physiologic (hypertension, hyperlipidemia) or psychological variables (depressive symptoms) were correlated with fatigue, and 3) determine if fatigue was associated with health-related quality of life. The theory of …

Practice Of Written Feedback In Nursing Degree Programmes In Karachi: The Students' Perspective, Amina Aijaz Khowaja, Raisa B. Gul, Arusa Lakhani, Nusrat Fatima Rizvi, Faiza Saleem

School of Nursing & Midwifery

Objective: To identify students' perceptions about the practices of provision and utilization of written feedback in the nursing degree programmes in Karachi.

Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.

Place and Duration of Study: Nine Nursing Institutions in Karachi, Pakistan were selected for the study, from February to October 2011.

Methodology: The sample consisted of 379 second year nursing students from nine institutions in Karachi. The data was collected through a modified Assessment Experience Questionnaire (AEQ) developed by Gibbs and Simpson. The data obtained through AEQ was analyzed in the SPPS.

Results: Students reported wide variations in the practices related to written …

Loma Linda Nurse - Vol. 22, No. 01, Loma Linda University School Of Nursing

Loma Linda Nurse

Contents

From the dean

2 | Marilyn Herrmann shares her thoughts

Features

4 | International off-campus MS celebration

6 | Alumni profile - Hollie Caldwell

8 | Global nursing conference

9 | How nursing student Nicole Shea lives it

News

10 | Faculty receive award

12 | New nurse anesthesia program

Alumni

14 | Note from Alumni Association president

15 | Then & now - 2014 homecoming details

16 | 2013 honored classes

18 | 2013 Alumni of the Year

In memory

20 | Remembering beloved faculty and alumni

Development

22 | Thank-you donor lunch

23 | Planning giving

23 …

Spirituality And Religiosity In Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Dora L. Clayton-Jones

Dissertations (1934 -)

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a serious debilitating chronic illness and global health problem. Spirituality and religiosity have been shown to have positive correlations with their health outcomes. Research addressing the spiritual and religious needs of adolescents living with SCD is limited.

The aim of this descriptive qualitative study was to examine how adolescents (Mage = 16.2 years) with SCD describe and experience spirituality and religiosity. Nine adolescents completed two semi-structured interviews. Sickle Cell Disease Interview Guides were developed using the Spiritual Development Framework developed by Benson & Roehlkepartain (2008) as a guide. The framework provided a foundation for conceptualizing …

Does Participation In A Multi-Modal Activity-Based Program Impacts On Functional Recovery, And Quality Of Life In Adults With Spinal Cord Injury?, Carolyn S. Gerber Phd, Msn, Rn

Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between relevant personal factors, participation in a multi-modal activity-based training program, and the program's impact on an individual's level of functional recovery, and overall quality of life in adults with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). A descriptive, correlational design was performed on a secondary analysis dataset to conduct this study. Inferential statistics were performed with mixed ANOVA's on measures of ASIA UEM and LEM scores, EuroQol, and SWLS to compare their means. The study proposed that participation in a multi-modal activity-based training program would be associated with greater functional recovery, less …

Relationship Between Participation In Nurse Externship Program And Rn Retention And Quality Care, Lourdes C. Salandanan Phd

Dissertations

Study Background. Nurse externship programs were initially developed by healthcare institutions as a recruitment tool for new nurses. Literature has demonstrated the positive outcomes of the program on the participants and healthcare institutions but during times of economic difficulties, health care institutions discontinue the program. The studies that demonstrate the value of the program are limited to the recruitment phase and the 2-year retention of the newly graduated nurses. There is a need to demonstrate the value of the program in terms quality of care and long term RN retention. Research Questions. The three research questions this study addressed include: …

Factors Affecting Health Promotion Lifestyle Behaviors Among Arab American Women, Kholoud Khalil Phd

Dissertations

Guided by Pender and colleagues' (2006) revised health promotion model (HPM), this descriptive correlational study was designed to explore the relationships between personal factors (comprised of sociodemographic factors, degree of acculturation, and perceived stress), perceived health self-efficacy, perceived social support, and health promotion lifestyle behaviors (HPLBs) among a group of Arab American women (AAW) living in Southern California. A second purpose was to explore the psychometric properties of the translated version of the perceived health competence scale (PHCS). A convenience sample of 267 AAW were administered a paper copy of a self-reported survey. Four of the study's five standardized measures …

Staple Line Reinforcement For Thoracic Surgery: A Retrospective Study Of Memorial Thoracic Patients From 2009-2012, Kimberly Fugate

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.

Oral Anticoagulation In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention And Bleeding Risks With A Focus On Warfarin And Novel Oral Anticoagulants, Amy Coggin

Graduate Research Projects

No abstract provided.