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Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
It’S Playoff Time – And A Reminder That Brain Health Comes First, Kenneth P. Serbin
It’S Playoff Time – And A Reminder That Brain Health Comes First, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Creating A Christmas Memory For A Huntington’S Family, Kenneth P. Serbin
Creating A Christmas Memory For A Huntington’S Family, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
‘Alive And Well’ Captures Struggle Against Untreatable Brain Disorder, Kenneth P. Serbin
‘Alive And Well’ Captures Struggle Against Untreatable Brain Disorder, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Quality Of Life Among Southwest American Indians And Alaska Natives Living With The Hepatitis C Virus, Rydell Todicheeney-Mannes Phd, Rn, Acns-Bc
Quality Of Life Among Southwest American Indians And Alaska Natives Living With The Hepatitis C Virus, Rydell Todicheeney-Mannes Phd, Rn, Acns-Bc
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Background: Hepatitis C Virus is considered to be a global public health threat because seventy-five percent of infected persons have no symptoms and are unaware of their infection. It is significant to note that AI/ANs commonly contend with issues that prevent them from receiving or seeking medical care. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to: (a) Characterize the level of depression, alcohol consumption, stigma, and quality of life; (b) Examine the relationship among the variables of age, gender, residing on an AI/AN reservation, current partner status, depression, alcohol consumption, and stigma with quality of life in a sample of …
Acupuncture For Sleep Disturbances In Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Heather C. King Phd
Acupuncture For Sleep Disturbances In Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Heather C. King Phd
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has emerged as a significant problem among Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) veterans. Disturbed sleep is one of the most frequently reported symptoms among OEF/OIF veterans with PTSD. PTSD itself is impairing, but the burden of this disorder is likely heightened when accompanied by sleep disturbances. Sleep disturbances have been associated with a 75-90% increased risk of co-morbid conditions, increased levels of depression and anxiety, daytime sleepiness and fatigue, reduced psychomotor performance, diminished work productivity, and decreased quality of life. These consequences of disturbed sleep emphasize the critical need for additional evidence based therapies …
A Huntington’S Thanksgiving Message: Gratitude For Health And The Ability To Work, Kenneth P. Serbin
A Huntington’S Thanksgiving Message: Gratitude For Health And The Ability To Work, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
A Descriptive Exploratory Study Of The Experience Of Gay Partners Of Hiv-Positive Men, Jon Christensen Phd, Msn, Rn
A Descriptive Exploratory Study Of The Experience Of Gay Partners Of Hiv-Positive Men, Jon Christensen Phd, Msn, Rn
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HIV disease/AIDS has been the focus of much research since its introduction in 1981 and continues to have profound implications for those living with the disease and for those who are in close social relationships with them. One group that has received minimal attention in the HIV/AIDS literature is gay partners of HIV infected men. The aim of this study was to explore and describe the experiences of gay men living with a life partner who has HIV disease/AIDS who were not primary caregivers. A qualitative study using an interpretive descriptive approach was employed to study the experiences of ten …
Braving Bioethical Challenges: The Importance Of Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Braving Bioethical Challenges: The Importance Of Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
One Year Out Of The Terrible, Lonely Huntington’S Disease Closet, Kenneth P. Serbin
One Year Out Of The Terrible, Lonely Huntington’S Disease Closet, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Effects Of Acculturation On Mammography Utilization Among Korean American Women, Jungeun K. Kim Phd
Effects Of Acculturation On Mammography Utilization Among Korean American Women, Jungeun K. Kim Phd
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The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between acculturation and mammography utilization among Korean American (KA) women. The specific aims of this study were to determine the differences in demographic characteristics, perceived health beliefs, self-efficacy, and knowledge of breast cancer, and mammogram history among the four cultural groups (American identity, Bicultural, Korean identity, and Marginality) of KA women, and to examine the effects of the level of acculturation on the likelihood of getting a mammogram. Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer among KA women. However, KA women consistently have lower screening rates for breast cancer. …
‘Tired Of Waiting,’ Huntington’S Disease Families Engrossed In Efforts To Conduct Clinical Trials, Kenneth P. Serbin
‘Tired Of Waiting,’ Huntington’S Disease Families Engrossed In Efforts To Conduct Clinical Trials, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
The End Of Fear And Exclusion: Informing My Health Insurance Plan About The Risk Of Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
The End Of Fear And Exclusion: Informing My Health Insurance Plan About The Risk Of Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Hope, Cutting-Edge Science, And Poignant Moments At The World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Hope, Cutting-Edge Science, And Poignant Moments At The World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Reaching Out To The ‘Hd Family’ At The World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Reaching Out To The ‘Hd Family’ At The World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Heading To Rio For The 2013 World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Heading To Rio For The 2013 World Congress On Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Advocacy Meets Science And Medicine: Personal Enrichment And A Coping Mechanism For Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Advocacy Meets Science And Medicine: Personal Enrichment And A Coping Mechanism For Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
‘Predicting’ Huntington’S Disease In The Heartland, Kenneth P. Serbin
‘Predicting’ Huntington’S Disease In The Heartland, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
A Gene-Positive Dad’S Reflections On Huntington’S Disease, Parenthood, And The Fragility Of Life, Kenneth P. Serbin
A Gene-Positive Dad’S Reflections On Huntington’S Disease, Parenthood, And The Fragility Of Life, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Going With The Flow Of Time, Kenneth P. Serbin
Going With The Flow Of Time, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Fighting For The Option To Care For Huntington’S Disease Patients At Home, Kenneth P. Serbin
Fighting For The Option To Care For Huntington’S Disease Patients At Home, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Strangling Of Patient In Nursing Home A Shuddering Reminder Of Subpar Care For Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
Strangling Of Patient In Nursing Home A Shuddering Reminder Of Subpar Care For Huntington's Disease, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Do We Need To Shock The World To Strengthen The Huntington's Disease Cause, Kenneth P. Serbin
Do We Need To Shock The World To Strengthen The Huntington's Disease Cause, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Memories Of Genetic Testing: From My Mom To Angelina Jolie, Kenneth P. Serbin
Memories Of Genetic Testing: From My Mom To Angelina Jolie, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
Psychometric Properties Of Standardized Patient And Faculty Rater's Evaluations Of Pre-Licensure Nursing Student Competencies, Karen A. Macauley Phd, Dnp, Fnp-Bc, Gnp, Bc
Psychometric Properties Of Standardized Patient And Faculty Rater's Evaluations Of Pre-Licensure Nursing Student Competencies, Karen A. Macauley Phd, Dnp, Fnp-Bc, Gnp, Bc
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The use of simulation as a teaching modality has been rooted in the military, aviation, space, and engineering for centuries (Bradley, 2006). Clinical simulation allows for training of healthcare providers that might be too costly, risky, or hazardous in the clinical setting (Bradley, 2006). A variety of simulation modalities are used including virtual learning, task trainers, mannequins, and standardized patients (SPs). External demands for improved accountability of clinical performance is requiring nursing educators to reevaluate methods of teaching and how we measure nursing competence (Nehring & Lashley, 2010). Standardized patients have been used in medical school curricula to teach and …
Description Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Care Of Patients At Risk For Pressure Ulcers, Barbara Jean Mayer Phd
Description Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Care Of Patients At Risk For Pressure Ulcers, Barbara Jean Mayer Phd
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Aim: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the level of understanding of PU development and prevention and perceptions of implementing PU prevention measures in nurses caring for patients in medical-surgical units. Method: The study was conducted in three (3) community hospitals within the same healthcare system using an Interpretive Description approach. Six (6) focus groups were conducted including thirty (30) participants. Findings: Participants described their knowledge of PU development and prevention as good and perceived continuing education as important in maintaining knowledge levels. Two (2) methods of identifying patients at risk for PU development were …
Nutritional Status Of Patients With End Stage Liver Disease: An Outpatient Assessment, Anna Marie Cumming-Browne Hefner Phd, Msn, Cpnp, Rn
Nutritional Status Of Patients With End Stage Liver Disease: An Outpatient Assessment, Anna Marie Cumming-Browne Hefner Phd, Msn, Cpnp, Rn
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Cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States. It is well documented end stage liver disease drives a patient to a catabolic state thus depleting them of essential nutrients. Malnutrition is often unrecognized and untreated in outpatients. Though BMI, nutritional intake, anthropometric measurements have been used in clinical trials, there still remains no standard nutritional assessment. The purpose of this dissertation was to (1) identify the incidence of malnutrition in patients with compensated and decompensated liver disease utilizing defined nutritional parameters (Subjective Global Assessment, anthropometric measurements, hand grip strength, and laboratory values) and (2) correlate with …
Risk-Appropriate Maternal Care: Identifying Risk Factors That Effect Maternal Outcome, Lucy R. Van Otterloo Phd, Msn, Rnc, Cns
Risk-Appropriate Maternal Care: Identifying Risk Factors That Effect Maternal Outcome, Lucy R. Van Otterloo Phd, Msn, Rnc, Cns
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Although maternal deaths are the most tragic of obstetric events it continues to be a rare event. Maternal morbidity, on the other hand, is increasing and poses a greater impact on the economic, psychological, and physical health of the woman and her family, yet it has not been the focus of measurement or research since there is no systematic collection of data available. As complications increase, the likelihood of adverse maternal outcomes such as longer postpartum stays due to the need for more extensive care will also increase. Nurses are being challenged to use their knowledge and skills to identify …
A Key New Ally In The Search For Huntington’S Disease Treatments, Kenneth P. Serbin
A Key New Ally In The Search For Huntington’S Disease Treatments, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.
A Case Study Exploring Restraint And Seclusion Use In School-Age Children On An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Michelle Buckman Phd
A Case Study Exploring Restraint And Seclusion Use In School-Age Children On An Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, Michelle Buckman Phd
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Perceptions of children restrained and secluded (R&S) were explored using Yin's methodology and critical theory. The literature presented reviewed proponent's and opponent's views of the R&S intervention used on inpatient psychiatric units for the containment of violent patients. Despite reports of physical and emotional injury to staff and patient during restraining and secluding children, the intervention is still in use. Using Machover's framework, a semi-structured interview and drawings were used to illicit information from a 12 year old boy about his perceptions of R&S. Then, a presentation of barriers to conducting research is made. Results of the child's perceptions included …
Feeling The Hope, Kenneth P. Serbin
Feeling The Hope, Kenneth P. Serbin
At Risk for Huntington's Disease
No abstract provided.