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Increased Risk Of Women's Breast Cancer Associated With Race/Ethnicity When Having The Breast Cancer Gene Mutation: An Integrated Literature Review, Andrea C. Alexander

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: For women in the United States, about 5-10% of breast cancers can be linked to gene mutations (abnormal changes) inherited from one’s mother or father. Mutations of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common. Information on the prevalence of pathogenic BRCA1 mutation carriers in racial/ethnic minority populations is limited.

Objectives: This study is an integrative literature review aimed to examine the increased risk of women’s breast cancer associated with race/ethnicity and breast cancer gene mutation.

Methods: Online databases such as CINAHL, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source, Wiley Online Library, and PubMed were searched using the …

Does Performing A Spiritual Assessment On A Patient Enhance Patient Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review, Christina Ebertsch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: One aspect that is often overlooked when providing holistic care to patients is spiritual care. Even though a high percentage of people identify as spiritual, there has been limited research conducted to determine its effect on health outcomes.

Purpose: This paper explores through an integrative review the impact of performing a spiritual assessment on patients and if the assessments enhanced patient outcomes.

Methods: The literature review will be guided by a process introduced by Whittemore and Knafl (2005), which includes the following stages: problem identification, literature search, data evaluation, and data analysis. Databases will be searched using keywords …

Parental Knowledge And Perceptions Of Hpv Vaccines Among Korean American Parents, Veronica Ross, Serik Tursunaliev

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Title: Parental Knowledge and Perceptions of HPV Vaccines among Korean American Parents

Author: Young-Me Lee

Affiliation: School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing KAs, limited attention has been paid to the specific concerns of KA parents and barriers that underlie parental reluctance to vaccinate their children.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine Korean-Americans parents’ level of knowledge of the HPV vaccine, explore their perceptions of the HPV vaccination for their children, and identify the difference in parental knowledge and perceptions of …

Exploring Reasons For Opting Out Of Hpv Vaccination Among Patients And Health Care Providers, Megan Masters

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can infect both males and females, potentially causing genital warts, vaginal, cervical, anal, and vulvar cancers. According to CDC guidelines, the HPV vaccine can be given to boys and girls age 9 to 26 (CDC, 2017). Although cases of HPV have dropped as the number of HPV vaccinations rise, vaccine rates are still far below the Health People 2020 target of 80% coverage. With current rates of 49.5% coverage in females, and 37.5% in males through 2017, it is evident that current routes of vaccine education are not adequate (CDC, 2017).

Objective: …

Should Ferritin Tests Be Added To Routine Screening: An Integrative Literature Review, Adebowale Adesuyi

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Abstract

The purpose of this analysis was to explore the possible benefits of a blood screening to be coupled with the annual routine check-up. Blood screenings are only administered upon reasonable suspicion of pathology. Upon the examination of current research concerning ferritin levels within the blood, one can speculate the existence of strong correlations between ferritin levels, inflammatory disease and early morality. Cause for concern stems from the fact that the ferritin levels of the vast majority of people in the US are completely unknown.

Ferritin levels are the most accurate marker for measuring the amount of iron being stored …

The Influence Of African Immigrants’ Beliefs On Health-Seeking Behaviors: An Integrative Literature Review, Omolara Alao-Aboko

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Abstract

Background: Africans hold many beliefs and engage in various practices that shape their health in their countries of origin. African immigrant population in the United States had the fastest immigrant growth rate between the years 2000-2013, increasing by 41% (Anderson, 2017). However, not much is known about how their beliefs impact health-seeking behaviors after immigrating into the U.S.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore and discover the influences of African immigrants’ beliefs on their health-seeking behaviors.

Method: Whitemore & Knafl (2005) was used as a guide for this literature review. A database search …

Effectiveness Of Bibliotherapy On Patients Diagnosed With Cancer: Integrative Literature Review, Ryan Malibiran

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background Bibliotherapy is a self-help intervention that involves literature and treatment books used to help patients overcome distress and improve quality of life. It has been a cost effective, therapeutic method with the means of helping patients with their coping skills. However, studies and research is scarce in the psychology-oncology domain.

Objective This is an integrative literature review (ILR) aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bibliotherapy for alleviating cancer-related physical and mental symptoms.

Methods A variety of methods involved self-help workbooks, pamphlets, novels, and audiobooks, followed up guided interviews and questionnaires to gather feedback from participants.

Findings/Results report that …

Knowledge Gaps In Sepsis Among The Public And Healthcare Professionalseffective Educational Programs Developed For High Risk Sepsis Patients And Caregivers: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Erin Gideon

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Sepsis is a common clinical condition with a high mortality rate. Prompt recognition and treatment improves patient outcomes. This literature review aims to explore research that addresses the populations awareness of sepsis, as well as the educational materials and programs available to the public. Additionally, the existing educational programs as well as the barriers frequently encountered by patients with sepsis are examined. In order to improve the public’s health literacy, it is essential that the complexity of sepsis is acknowledged so that appropriate educational programs can be initiated.

Health Benefits Of Pet Ownership For Older Adults, Molly Cook, Sydney Busch

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Over the last few decades, life expectancy has increased causing a significant rise and rising number of senior citizens. This has resulted in greater demand and spending in healthcare for this growing population, due to, the increase risk for health problems that are associated with older age.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine the health benefits of pet ownership for older adults. This study will provide information on what health benefits come with pet ownership, and how this can affect the elderly population.

Method: A computerized integrative review was conducted using various combinations of the …

Modifiable Risk Factors, Demographics, Serious Morbidities Related To Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Bph) And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (Luts) In Older African American Men, Sakeena Hawkins

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a major health concern for aging men. BPH is associated with urinary voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which negatively affects quality of life. Studies have shown that older African American men have a similar or greater risk to develop BPH and LUTS compared to Caucasian men.There are several specific symptoms that are associated with BPH and LUTS. It is important to identify these symptoms in order to better understand these diseases and who are more susceptible to them. It is even more important to identify the risks associated with BPH and …

The Physical And Emotional Benefits Of Animal-Assisted Therapy On Patients With Mood And Psychotic Disorders, Kelly Kunkel, Danit Aharoni

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The amount of diagnoses related to mental illness continues to rise each year. Several studies suggest that animal-assisted therapy may offer a range of physical and emotional benefits to patients being treated for mental health disorders.

Objectives: To identify the benefits of animal-assisted therapy on patients with mood and psychotic disorders and to identify which specific mental health patient population receives the greatest benefit by using animal-assisted therapy.

Methods: Three databases were used to find scholarly journal articles for analysis: CINAHL Complete, PubMed, and PsycInfo. Articles that were included were from reputable journals, peer-reviewed and published between 2007-2017.

Results: …

Transabdominal Versus Transvaginal, Kyla Camille Gray

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: In the United States, there has been a 21% increase in the occurrence of premature births within the last two decades. These children are also more likely to require lifelong therapies, assistive technologies, mobility devices, and more supportive services throughout their time in school. Globally, preterm births, and their preventions, have become a topic of interest. One method that has had significant success rates is placing a cerclage to prevent cervical dilation; while simultaneously treating prophylactically for early delivery.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to focus on which placement of cerclages, transabdominal or transvaginal, …

Exploring Significant Impacts Of Global Health On Nursing Education And Resource-Poor Communities: An Integrative Literature Review, Kimberly Elkayam, Elizabeth Del Cimmuto

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Exploring Significant Impact of Global Health Experienced by Nursing Educators: An Integrative Literature Review

Elizabeth Del Cimmuto & Kimberly Elkayam

Faculty Sponsor: Young-Me Lee, PhD, RN

Background: Nursing education in the United States is largely focused on health promotion at the local and community level. Modern advances in communication technology have facilitated a movement in nursing to gradually adopt a global health perspective in both practice and education.

Objective: to explore what research has been done regarding how nurse educators are impacted by adopting global health perspectives in nursing education and to suggest one potential way to add to this …

Necessity Of A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Refreshment Course Among Registered Nurses, Amber Tibbles, Ian Pfeiffer

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Aims and objective: To (1) examine the level of comfort in performing CPR skills among registered nurses, and (2) assess the need for supplemental education between periods of recertification.

Background: While Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and other Basic Life Support (BLS) skills are pivotal for patients experiencing life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiopulmonary arrest, there are limited studies assessing the comfort of registered nurses in performing these necessary skills.

Design. A descriptive survey design was used to determine the comfort level of Registered Nurses performing CPR and perceived need for a CPR refresher course over the 24-month interval of CPR certification …

The Correlation Between The Misuse Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Medication And Depression Among College Students: An Integrative Literature Review, Sara Randazzo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. The prolonged misuse of ADHD medication can have adverse effects including drug seeking behaviors and suicidal etiology with documentation of depression and suicide attempts.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to determine the adverse effects of ADHD medication on college students who misuse it.

Methods: The research design chosen is an integrative literature review intended to explore the correlation between the misuse of ADHD medication and depression among college students.

Results: The results showed that approximately 50% of frequent or non-oral, non-medical use …

Use Of Mind-Body Exercise Performed By Nurses To Effectively Decrease Compassion Fatigue: An Integrative Literature Review, Carly Grimes

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This integrative literature review was conducted to explore the effects of mind-body based interventions used by nurses to reduce symptoms of compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is the physical, emotional and mental exhaustion a caregiver can develop from tending to patients suffering emotional and physical pain. Compassion fatigue is a phenomenon that is becoming increasingly prevalent among nurses, particularly those caring for traumatized patients. Compassion fatigue can hinder the quality of patient care, as well as negatively impact a nurse’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. The conceptual framework utilized to guide this literature review is Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Model. …

A Correlation Between Parental Visitation Neglect And Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Psychosis: An Integrative Literature Review, Alia Mohammad

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Background: Pediatric intensive care unit psychosis is a serious disorder where patients experience anxiety, hallucinations, delirium, and other symptoms, setting them back in their recovery process during their hospital stay.

Purpose: This study is an integrative literature review aimed at the use of evidence based practices to establish the most effective solution in preventing ICU psychosis in pediatric patients, and discovering if parental presence is a factor to successful recovery.

Methods: WorldCat.org, MEDLINE, ABI/INFORM Complete, Academic Search Complete, OAlster, PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Business Source Complete, and Computers & Applied Sciences Complete were searched using the keywords pediatric, intensive care unit, …

Cognitive Responses Commonly Used By College Students In The Context Of Depression And Their Consequent Manifestation As Risky Behaviors: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Yuliya Bandurovych

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Abstract

Background: Individuals struggling with depression differ from those without depression in their cognitive responses to life events. In spite of the prevalence of depression among college students, there are limited studies available to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cognitive responses associated with depression in this specific population.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to use research published within the last five years to identify cognitive responses commonly utilized by college students with depression and the consequent risky behaviors which manifest from these responses.

Methods: An integrative review of literature was conducted using Academic Search Complete, …

The Risk And Resistance Factors Influencing The Propensity Toward Alcoholism Among Children Of Alcoholics: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Molly Pierce

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Abstract

Background: Currently in the United States there is an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs). Many healthcare professionals advise COAs to abstain from alcohol in its entirety due of the strong genetic propensity toward addiction. However, due to the complex psychological and physiological factors that are unique to each person, there are many COAs who do not become alcoholics despite their adverse environments.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the risk and resistance factors that influence the propensity toward alcoholism among children of alcoholics. This information will aid health care professionals in providing …

Neurologic Remediation Post Ischemic Stroke: An Integrated Literature Review, Erika Melman

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

To date, tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is one of the only FDA approved treatments for patients presenting with symptomatic ischemic stroke. The narrow therapeutic window range of 3 – 4.5 hours poses a serious set-back in recovery and neurological remediation rates. This research will explore the following research questions: First, what current therapies are clinically proven most effective and used most commonly in increasing neurologic function post ischemic stroke? Second, what is the safest and most effective treatment to date for an ischemic stroke to reduce permanent neurological dysfunction? An integrative literature review was used to assess and report current …

Maternal Psychological Distress And Cortsiol, Jenna Schroeder

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Abstract

Background: Previous studies have reported associations between prenatal maternal distress and negative health outcomes for the unborn. There are gaps within this body of knowledge and inconsistencies in the research which make the relevant relationships unclear. If changes in maternal cortisol cause alterations in fetal development, it is important to gain an adequate understanding of how, and if, maternal psychological distress predicts maternal cortisol levels. This study is an integrative literature review that looks at the research investigating a connection between maternal psychological distress and maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy. Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) Transactional Model of Stress and …

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Background: Research suggests that a large number of prisoners in the United States suffer from mental illness, with a portion actively psychotic at any given time. Though it is a constitutional right for prisoners to receive adequate mental health care, most correctional facilities in the country do not provide appropriate treatment.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the treatment of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia, in the US prison system and plans to improve the inadequacies.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using the following keywords and phrases: schizophrenia in prison, schizophrenia in jail, psychosis in …

Consequences Of Workplace Bullying On Employees' Health And Organization, Nency Antoine

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Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee

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Aim: 1) To identify cultural influences and other barriers affecting HPV vaccination decisions, 2) To identify educational methods that can deliver HPV related information to Korean American (KA) parents effectively

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing Korean Americans, it is imperative to better understand the barriers to vaccination. Currently, there is no HPV-focused education program that considers the linguistic and cultural barriers of the KA community. Additionally, there is a lack of effective educational content and methods available to reach KA parents.

Methods: An exploratory, qualitative design was conducted. Content …

Investigating Ampk Signalling Regulation Of Autophagy In A Model Of Ovarian Tumour Dormancy, Jeremi Laski

Western Research Forum

Investigating AMPK signalling regulation of autophagy in a model of ovarian tumour dormancy

Jeremi Laski and Trevor G. Shepherd

Background:

Ovarian cancer is the most deadly gynecologic malignancy in women. A particular subset of this disease, epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC), is responsible for over 70% of all diagnosed ovarian cancer cases, yet the mechanisms governing disease progression are poorly understood. One of the unique hallmarks of EOC metastasis lies in the process of spheroid formation, whereby tumour cells aggregate into larger 3D structures. These EOC spheroids have been shown to be metabolically dormant, while concurrently up-regulating autophagy (cellular waste …

Multisensory Integration And Autistic Traits Using Non-Sociolinguistic Information, Sébastien A. Lauzon, Samantha E. Schulz, Zack I. Cohen, Ryan A. Stevenson

Western Research Forum

Background: Sensory processing issues are one of the most common complaints in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One area of sensory difficulties in ASD that has been the focus of intense research in recent years is multisensory integration (MSI), or the ability to bind auditory and visual information into a single, unified percept. While integration of social or linguistic information is consistently shown to be an area of difficulty in ASD, results are less clear with simple, non-sociolinguistic stimuli. This study aims to address this ambiguity by determining whether MSI of non-sociolinguistic sensory information is related to traits and symptomatology …

Organizational Behaviour During Instability: A Critical Discourse Analysis Of Shared Mental Model Through Various Forms Of Acute Care Learning Using Mixed Methods, Adam Morse, Ryan Chan

Western Research Forum

Background: The purpose of this study is to better understand nurses' performance based on training processes. This will determine if group training will increase performance compared to independent training through a shared mental model in a contextual setting of unpredictability mediated by the effects of nurses’ perceptions of patient safety climate. A mixed methods study is conducted using critical discourse analysis of organizational documentation and semi-structured interviews to determine measures of contextual setting when identifying and treating sex trade workers.

Methods: Pragmatic study will analyze two groups of 125 nurses each determining the impact of group and individual …

Associated Factors Of Cam Use In Adults With Chronic Pain: A Scoping Review, Jessica Lachance

Western Research Forum

Background: Chronic pain is a multifaceted, complex disorder resulting in disability that poses a significant impact on the quality of life for those afflicted and serious effects on society and the health care system at large. Available conventional treatments for chronic pain are not fully effective, resulting in more people turning to Complementary and Alternative Medicine to manage it. This area encompasses any medical system or therapy that resides outside of the conventional medical treatments of a given society, for example: acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, or Traditional Chinese Medicine. One important direction of research in this area is to understand the …

Effects Of Mental Imagery Use On Anxiety, Confidence, Mental Well-Being, And Performance In Track And Field Athletes, Sarah J. Deck, Despina Kouali, Craig Hall Dr.

Western Research Forum

Background: Student athletes can experience a number of stressors above and beyond those of their classmates, one being competition anxiety in their specific sport, which is common among varsity athletes (Storch, Storch, Killiany, & Roberti, 2005). Unfortunately, the tools to help with the demands of their sport mentally are often overlooked by not only the athletes, but their coaches, teammates, and supporters. The purpose of the present study was to introduce imagery as a tool to help deal with competition anxiety (i.e., fear of failure), and to improve confidence, mental well-being, and performance.

Methods: Two female varsity level throwers ( …

A Chimeric Nucleobase - Phenylazo Derivative As An Intrinsic Nucleobase Quencher, Gyeongsu Park, Timothy Martin-Chan, Amer El Samm, Robert H.E. Hudson

Western Research Forum

Molecular beacons are important bioanalytical probes which are most often

constructed from a single-stranded oligonucleotide which has been labeled at

opposite termini with a fluorophore and a quencher. When the fluorophore and

quencher are in close proximity, no fluorescence is observed due to FRET

(Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer). DABCYL (4-dimethylaminoazobenzene-

4'-carboxylic acid) has been used as a quencher in the molecular beacon to absorbs

excitation energy from a fluorophore and to dissipate the energy as heat. However,

DABCYL is unable to form a base-pair and is conventionally placed as an overhanging

residue. This produces a derivative wherein the chromophore has …