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The Lived Experiences Of Emergency Department Personnel In Working With Individuals With Mental Health Needs, Sarah Wohlford-Neubauer
The Lived Experiences Of Emergency Department Personnel In Working With Individuals With Mental Health Needs, Sarah Wohlford-Neubauer
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Individuals who work in emergency departments and emergency services in the United States have daunting, overwhelming, and difficult tasks to perform. In addition to medical emergencies that include physical trauma and illnesses, emergency personnel treat individuals with psychiatric emergencies. This qualitative research study explored the lived experiences of ten emergency department personnel that had experienced working with individuals with mental health needs. The ultimate purpose of the study was to break down individuals’ experiences into a shared description of a universal phenomenon. The study utilized a phenomenological, qualitative research design to capture the essence of this phenomenon. Participants’ responses to …
Qualitative Exploration Of Spirituality In Heart Failure Patients, Abigail M. Reggio
Qualitative Exploration Of Spirituality In Heart Failure Patients, Abigail M. Reggio
The Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Undergraduate Honors Theses
Background.
Heart failure (HF) is a severe, progressive disease that afflicts large numbers of
individuals around the world. One significant factor affecting quality of life in persons
with HF is the extent to which spiritual needs are met. Developing an understanding of
spirituality in the HF patient is essential in order for the healthcare professional to
provide the highest quality care possible. This study focused on examining spirituality
in HF patients by means of conducting in-depth interviews with individuals diagnosed
with HF and completing a descriptive analysis of the responses. The goal of this study
was to gain insight into …