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Education In The Emergency Department For Cardiac Conditions, Shelby Thomason
Education In The Emergency Department For Cardiac Conditions, Shelby Thomason
Nursing | Student Research Posters
In the United States 610,000 people die every year from coronary artery disease which equates to 1 in 4 deaths. Inequity in access to healthcare is a persistent issue that impact patient outcomes. Tracking adherence and patient outcomes can be challenging, especially for patients who may not have access to necessary resources or support. Nurses are often overworked and have limited time to provide in-depth education. Patients and their families often struggle to afford caregivers or other resources that can help manage these chronic cardiac conditions.
Kangaroo Care Education For Low Socioeconomic Status Families In The Neonatal Care Unit, Joara Peterson
Kangaroo Care Education For Low Socioeconomic Status Families In The Neonatal Care Unit, Joara Peterson
Nursing | Student Research Posters
The early contact between mother and baby is known as skin-to-skin, also referred to as “kangaroo care” (KC). It involves placing the baby on the mother’s chest as soon as it is appropriate (Thompson, 1979). This interaction was primarily for bonding but many researchers have discovered additional benefits. There is significant correlation between kangaroo care and weight gain (especially for low birth weight infants), as well as body temperature and heart rate regulation, which reduces the risk of medical complications. It also decreases levels of stress in mothers and babies by lowering the release of cortisol hormone (Mohammadi et al. …