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The Differential Contribution Of Behavior And Biology To Breslow Thickness And Melanoma Survival In Males Compared To Females, Jenna Marie Lilyquist

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

There are many well-documented differences between males and females regarding melanoma including incidence rates, presentation, markers of progression, and survival. A common hypothesis to explain the female survival advantage is that males are less aware of their skin, resulting in thicker lesions at diagnosis, and ultimately poorer survival. However, there are also multiple hypotheses attributing the female survival advantage to biological differences between males and females, mostly regarding sex-steroid hormones. Sex has been identified as an independent prognostic marker in multiple studies, supporting the hypothesis that melanoma progression varies between men and women. Despite these findings, stratifying by sex in …

Defining And Assessing Problem Solving Across A Biochemistry Curriculum, Cheryl A. Sensibaugh

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

Undergraduate discipline-based education research has shown that scientific problem solving involves five domains, spanning the steps of the scientific method as well as metacognition: Hypothesize, Investigate, Evaluate, Integrate, and Reflect. Student performance in each domain is measured with the Individual Problem Solving Assessment (IPSA). Others developed the Critical thinking Assessment Test (CAT) to measure critical thinking, with the view that problem solving is a component of critical thinking. A third group took the perspective that student attitudes about learning science will influence performance, and developed the Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey for Biology (CLASS-Bio) to detect student attitudes. This …

Association Between Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (Lvef) In Patients With Regional Ischemia And Infarction On Myocardial Perfusion Images, Alireza B. Esfahane

Biomedical Sciences ETDs

OBJECTIVES: We used gated single-photon emission computed tomography Technetium (99mTc) tetrofosmin (SPECT Myoview), myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) to (i) determine whether the location of myocardial infarction and Ischemia affect left ventricular function, and (ii) associated changes between post-stress (SEF) and rest ejection fraction (REF) with segmental perfusion abnormalities. METHODS: Five hundred ninety-eight patients underwent a rest- stress or stress—rest gated SPECT Myoview. A Quantitative Gated SPECT (QGS) software program was used to calculate the left ventricular ejection fraction at rest and stress. The left ventricle was divided into thirteen segments. The perfusion abnormalities on each segment were visually assessed. The …

Kinase Independent Oncogenic Cyclin D1., Mathew C Casimiro, Andrew Arnold, Richard Pestell

Kimmel Cancer Center Faculty Papers

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Risk Analysis Of Prostate Cancer In Practical, A Multinational Consortium, Using 25 Known Prostate Cancer Susceptibility Loci., Ali Amin Al Olama, Sara Benlloch, Antonis C Antoniou, Graham G Giles, Gianluca Severi, David E Neal, Freddie C Hamdy, Jenny L Donovan, Kenneth Muir, Johanna Schleutker, Brian E Henderson, Christopher Haiman, Fredrick R Schumacher, Nora Pashayan, Paul D P Pharoah, Elaine A Ostrander, Janet L Stanford, Jyotsna Batra, Judith A Clements, Suzanne K Chambers, Maren Weischer, Børge G Nordestgaard, Sue A Ingles, Karina D Sorensen, Torben F Orntoft, Jong Y Park, Cezary Cybulski, Christiane Maier, Thilo Doerk, Joanne L Dickinson, Lisa Cannon-Albright, Hermann Brenner, Timothy R Rebbeck, Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, Tomonori Habuchi, Stephen N Thibodeau, Kathleen A Cooney, Pierre O Chappuis, Pierre Hutter, Radka P Kaneva, William D Foulkes, Maurice P Zeegers, Yong-Jie Lu, Hong-Wei Zhang, Robert Stephenson, Angela Cox, Melissa C Southey, Amanda B Spurdle, Liesel Fitzgerald, Daniel Leongamornlert, Edward Saunders, Malgorzata Tymrakiewicz, Michelle Guy, Tokhir Dadaev, Sarah J Little, Koveela Govindasami, Emma Sawyer, Rosemary Wilkinson, Kathleen Herkommer, John L Hopper, Aritaya Lophatonanon, Antje E Rinckleb, Zsofia Kote-Jarai, Rosalind A Eeles, Douglas F Easton

Department of Medical Oncology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Genome-wide association studies have identified multiple genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk which explain a substantial proportion of familial relative risk. These variants can be used to stratify individuals by their risk of prostate cancer.

METHODS: We genotyped 25 prostate cancer susceptibility loci in 40,414 individuals and derived a polygenic risk score (PRS). We estimated empirical odds ratios (OR) for prostate cancer associated with different risk strata defined by PRS and derived age-specific absolute risks of developing prostate cancer by PRS stratum and family history.

RESULTS: The prostate cancer risk for men in the top 1% of the …

College Students As Facilitators In Reducing Adolescent Obesity Disparity In Southern Appalachia: Team Up For Healthy Living, Deborah Slawson, William T. Dalton, Taylor Mckeehan Dula, Jodi Southerland, Liang Wang, Mary Ann Littleton, Diana Mozen, George Relyea, Karen Schetzina, Elizabeth F. Lowe, James M. Stoots, Tiejian Wu

ETSU Faculty Works

The proportion of obese adolescents in Southern Appalachia is among the highest in the nation. Through funding from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities — National Institutes of Health, the Team Up for Healthy Living project was a cluster-randomized trial targeting obesity prevention in adolescents through a cross-peer intervention. The specific aims of the project were to: 1) develop a peer-based health education program focusing on establishing positive peer norms towards healthy eating and physical activity (PA) among high school students, 2) test program efficacy, and 3) explore mechanisms underlying the program. The study was guided by …

2015-2016 Summer Bulletin, University Of Mississippi Medical Center

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2015-2016 Summer Bulletin

Behavioral And Pharmacological Investigation Of Anxiety And Maternal Responsiveness Of Postpartum Female Rats In A Pup Elevated Plus Maze, Yu Yang, Jingxue Qin, Weihai Chen, Hong Chen, Ming Li

Department of Psychology: Faculty Publications

The present study investigated the validity of a novel pup-based repeated elevated plus maze task to detect reduced anxiety and increased maternal responsiveness in postpartum female rats and explored the roles of dopamine D2, serotonin transporter and GABA/benzodiazepine receptors in the mediation of these processes. Sprague–Dawley postpartum or nulliparous female rats were tested 4 times every other day on postpartum days 4, 6 and 8 in an elevated plus maze with 4 pups or 4 pup-size erasers placed on each end of the two open arms. When tested with erasers, untreated postpartum mother rats entered the open arms proportionally more …

Discovering Self: Childbearing Adolescents' Maternal Identity, Janelle L. B. Macintosh, Lynn Clark Callister

Faculty Publications

Purpose: Adolescent pregnancy and motherhood have long been a topic of interest for many healthcare professionals. However, there are limited data on how childbearing adolescents incorporate motherhood identity into their sense of self. The purpose of this study was to explore how childbearing adolescents perceive motherhood as becoming part of their personal identity.

Study Design: This qualitative study using ethnographic data collection involved 7 months of observation, interaction, and interviews.

Methods: Data were collected from nine expectant adolescents during in-depth interviews. All participants were patients at a teen mother and child clinic staffed by certified nurse midwives and a pediatrician. …

Pain Management Strategies In Hand Surgery., Constantinos Ketonis, Md, Phd, Asif M Ilyas, Frederic Liss

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Modern anesthetic agents have allowed for the rapid expansion of ambulatory surgery, particularly in hand surgery. The choice between general anesthesia, peripheral regional blocks, regional intravenous anesthesia (Bier block), local block with sedation, and the recently popularized wide-awake hand surgery depends on several variables, including the type and duration of the procedure and patient characteristics, coexisting conditions, location, and expected length of the procedure. This article discusses the various perioperative and postoperative analgesic options to optimize the hand surgical patients' experience.

Role Of Phenol-Soluble Modulins In Formation Of Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilms In Synovial Fluid., Sana S Dastgheyb, Amer E Villaruz, Katherine Y Le, Vee Y Tan, Anthony C Duong, Som S Chatterjee, Gordon Y C Cheung, Hwang-Soo Joo, Noreen J Hickok, Michael Otto

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of prosthetic joint infections, which, as we recently showed, proceed with the involvement of biofilm-like clusters that cause recalcitrance to antibiotic treatment. Here we analyzed why these clusters grow extraordinarily large, reaching macroscopically visible extensions (>1 mm). We found that while specific S. aureus surface proteins are a prerequisite for agglomeration in synovial fluid, low activity of the Agr regulatory system and subsequent low production of the phenol-soluble modulin (PSM) surfactant peptides cause agglomerates to grow to exceptional dimensions. Our results indicate that PSMs function by disrupting interactions of biofilm matrix molecules, such …

การรักษาตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลัน, ปิยะพันธ์ พฤกษพานิช, ภูรีพัทธ์ อรรถเวชกุล, จีรวัชร์ เอื้อวงศ์ศิน, ฐิตา เจียสกุล, สมบัติ ตรีประเสริฐสุข

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

โรคตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลันเป็นโรคที่พบบ่อยในเวชปฏิบัติทั่วไป ซึ่งมักได้รับการดูแลรักษาโดยอายุรแพทย์ ในปี พ.ศ. 2556 นี้ได้มีการทบทวนคำนิยามและการจัดหมวดหมู่ของโรคตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลันและภาวะแทรกซ้อนหลังจากการทบทวนครั้งที่แล้วเมื่อ 20 ปีก่อน ซึ่งได้แบ่งระดับความรุนแรงของตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลันออกเป็นระดับที่รุนแรงน้อย รุนแรงปานกลางและรุนแรงมากโดยประมาณร้อยละ 80 จะเป็นกลุ่มผู้ป่วยตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลันชนิดที่รุนแรงน้อย ปัจจุบันพบว่ามีปัจจัยหลายอย่างทั้งทางคลินิก ทางการตรวจทางห้องปฏิบัติการ และทางการตรวจทางรังสีวิทยาที่ใช้ทำนายระดับความรุนแรงของโรคตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลัน แต่ไม่ว่าตับอ่อนอักเสบเฉียบพลันจะมีระดับความรุนแรงใด การรักษาประคับประคองยังคงเป็นการรักษาที่สำคัญที่สุดเสมอ ซึ่งหมายถึงการดูแลผู้ป่วยให้มีการไหลเวียนโลหิตที่ดีและมีระดับออกซิเจนไปเลี้ยงเนื้อเยื่อเพียงพอ, ลดอาการปวดของผู้ป่วย, ให้สารอาหารอย่างเพียงพอ, และเฝ้าติดตามอาการผู้ป่วยอย่างใกล้ชิดในหออภิบาลผู้ป่วยหนักในกรณีที่เป็นผู้ป่วยตับอ่อนอักเสบระดับรุนแรงมาก โดยผู้ป่วยบางรายอาจเกิดภาวะแทรกซ้อนเฉพาะที่ อันได้แก่ การคั่งของของเหลวรอบตับอ่อน, ซิสต์เทียมของตับอ่อน, เนื้อตายของตับอ่อนในระยะเฉียบพลัน และเนื้อตายของตับอ่อนที่มีผนังล้อมรอบ ทั้งชนิดติดเชื้อหรือปลอดเชื้อ โดยในผู้ป่วยเหล่านี้หากมีอาการคงที่หรือดีขึ้น สามารถให้การรักษาด้วยการประคับประคองต่อได้ แต่หากภาวะแทรกซ้อนนั้นก่อให้เกิดอาการหรือผู้ป่วยมีอาการแย่ลงมีความจำเป็นต้องได้รับการรักษาภาวะแทรกซ้อนนั้นด้วยการทำหัตถการเพิ่มเติมที่มีทั้งวิธีทางการส่องกล้อง, ทางการเจาะผ่านผิวหนัง หรือทางการผ่าตัด โดยบทความนี้จะได้กล่าวถึงการรักษาในปัจจุบันดังจะกล่าวในรายละเอียดต่อไป.

A Novel Approach To Lymphedema Management In Upper Extremity Amputations: A Case Report, Katie Polo, Gali Gamble

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Many breast cancer survivors experience lymphedema complications from past medical management procedures such as axillary lymph node dissections and/or radiation therapy. These complications negatively affect the patient’s health and overall quality of life. Occupational therapists (OT) certified in lymphedema management can contribute to positive patient outcomes as part of a comprehensive medical team. A case is presented of a 73-year-old female post voluntary trans-humeral amputation due to radiation induced brachial plexopathy. This patient’s treatment was led by an OT certified in lymphedema management and included complete decongestive therapy and analysis of function with a focus on the development of a …

Beyond The Basics: Providing Continuing Education Workshops For Preceptors; A Commentary, Sara Nottingham, Michelle Cleary, Jason Bennett

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Current Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) standards allow education programs to determine the most appropriate format and content of preceptor workshops. Clinicians, including preceptors, have noted challenges trying to keep their knowledge updated with current standards of care and educational competencies. Clinicians and preceptors in our program and the literature have described challenges trying to keep knowledge current with changing standards of care, research evidence, and athletic training educational competencies. Preceptors also value applicable and easily accessible continuing education opportunities. In order to address these challenges and provide accessible continuing education opportunities for preceptors, the faculty in …

Understanding Infection Prevention And Control In Nursing Homes: A Qualitative Study., Patricia W. Stone, Carolyn T.A. Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Eileen Carter, Ragnhildur I. Bjarnadottir, Patricia K. Semeraro, Catherine C. Cohen, Jasmine Travers, Steven Schweon

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

Infections have been identified as a priority issue in nursing homes (NHs). We conducted a qualitative study purposively sampling 10 NHs across the country where 6-8 employees were recruited (N = 73). Semi-structured, open-ended guides were used to conduct in-depth interviews. Data were audiotaped, transcribed and a content analysis was performed. Five themes emerged: 'Residents' Needs', 'Roles and Training' 'Using Infection Data,' 'External Resources' and 'Focus on Hand Hygiene.' Infection prevention was a priority in the NHs visited. While all sites had hand hygiene programs, other recommended areas were not a focus and many sites were not aware of available …

Changes In Composite Toxicity Following Exposure To Pulp Capping Materials, Audra Long

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Introduction: Direct pulp capping involves placing a material over the exposed pulp in order to maintain its vitality. For decades, calcium hydroxide (CH) has served as the gold standard for this purpose, but its toxicity to the pulp may negatively impact treatment outcomes. Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) has become a popular alternative based partly on its excellent biocompatibility. Pulp-capped teeth are often restored with highly toxic composite materials, but the pulp capping material’s ability to alter these toxic effects has never been investigated. The purpose of this in vitro study is to determine the effects of Dycal, a CH-based cement, …

The Direct Effect Of Low-Magnitude High-Frequency Mechanical Vibration On Osteoclast Formation From Raw267.4 Monocytes, Maxwell Antonio Abraham

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Low-magnitude high-frequency (LMHF) mechanical vibration has been demonstrated to enhance bone formation possibly through inhibition of osteoclastogenesis of bone. Earlier research has demonstrated osteoclast formation from RAW264.7 monocytes was inhibited by a chewing cycle mimicking vibration through inhibition of dendritic cell-specific transmembrane protein (DC-STAMP). We hypothesize that application of LMHF mechanical vibration directly inhibits osteoclast formation from RAW264.7 monocytes in a frequency dependent manner. RAW264.7 monocytes (ATCC) were cultured in alpha minimal essential medium (MEM) with 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS ) and 1% Pen/Strep at 37°C and 5% CO2. The cells were seeded at a density of 2000 cells/well …

Influence Of Fluoride And Stress On The Electrochemical Properties Of Nickel-Titanium Coils, Ashley Barnes

Master's Theses (2009 -)

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of fluoride and stress on the electrochemical properties of nickel-titanium coils. Forty Dentsply GAC NiTi coils were divided into four groups of ten and individually tested. Twenty coils were placed in a solution of artificial saliva, where ten of the twenty were compressed and the other ten were not stressed. The other twenty coils were placed in a 1500 ppm NaF solution, where ten were compressed and ten were not. The coils were connected to a computer driven potentiostat and three tests were conducted: open circuit potential monitoring for 2 …

Influence Of Fluoride And Stress On The Mechanical Properties Of Nickel-Titanium Coils, Jennifer Ann Fehrman Roloff

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the influence of fluoride and stress on the mechanical properties of nickel-titanium open coil springs. Materials and Methods: Sentalloy nickel-titanium open coil springs (15 mm length) were divided into five groups. A control group was tested mechanically in as-received condition. The other four experimental groups were exposed to artificial saliva (Fusayama-Meyer solution) at 37oC for 12 weeks in a 2x2 factorial design with fluoride exposure and stress (compression) as the two factors. Those springs which were under compression were held at 5 mm in length for the entirety of the testing …

Mechanical Properties And Patient Perceptions Of Commonly Used Clear Aligner Systems As-Received And After Clinical Use, Lauren Evan Montoure Teske

Master's Theses (2009 -)

Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the viscoelastic properties of two clear aligner systems, Invisalign (Align Technology, Inc, Santa Clara, CA, USA) and Simpli5 (Allesee Orthodontic Appliances, Sturtevant, WI, USA), and determine if there was a difference after use. A survey assessed patients’ perceptions of the aligner material and post-treatment satisfaction. Materials/Methods: Mandibular aligners were collected from two patients after 2-3 weeks of use (n=6). Duplicate, unused aligners were obtained for each patient (n=6). Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) characterized the viscoelastic properties of the materials. Three tests were done on separate specimens: frequency scan (0.1-10 Hz under 25 μm displacement …

Thermomechanical Characterization Of Variable Force Niti Orthodontic Archwires, Anjali Sudershan Krishan Mehta

Master's Theses (2009 -)

ABSTRACT THERMOMECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF VARIABLE FORCE NITI ORTHODONTIC ARCHWIRES Anjali Mehta, BDS MDS Marquette University, 2015 Introduction: Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) archwires, due to their properties of superelasticity and shape memory, have been extensively used in orthodontic mechanotherapy. However, one of the shortcomings of these wires is that they deliver constant forces across the entire arch. The amount of force needed to move a tooth is a function of the surface area of the tooth and its supporting bone; and is lesser for single rooted anterior teeth compared to larger molars. The introduction of heat treatment of NiTi wires and the influence …

Individual Personality And Emotional Readiness Characteristics Associated With Marriage Preparation Outcomes Of Perceived Helpfulness And Change, Megan Ann Rogers

Theses and Dissertations

Little is known about the role that personality and emotional readiness factors may play in participation and outcomes of premarital education programs in varying formats. Data collected via the RELATionship Evaluation Questionnaire (RELATE: Busby et al., 2001) was used to analyze how personality and emotional readiness factors affect perceived change and helpfulness in self-directed and workshop formats of premarital education for 384 individuals who participated in such interventions. Depression was significantly and negatively related to participant perception of positive change and helpfulness in a workshop setting. Kindness was positively and significantly related to perceived positive change in both workshop and …

Shame, Relational Aggression, And Sexual Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Study, Austin Ray Beck

Theses and Dissertations

This longitudinal study examined the relationship between husband and wife shame and husband and wife sexual satisfaction one year later with husband and wife relational aggression as mediating variables. The sample included 353 heterosexual married couples who participated in the Flourishing Families Research Project, a longitudinal study of daily family life. Results showed that husband and wife shame was negatively related with husband and wife sexual satisfaction, respectively. Husband love withdrawal was negatively related with both husband and wife sexual satisfaction, while wife love withdrawal was negatively related with only husband sexual satisfaction. Each partner's use of social sabotage was …

Parent And Adolescent Attachment And Adolescent Shame And Hope With Psychological Control As A Mediator, Natasha K. Bell

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if parent adolescent attachment is correlated with adolescent hope and shame two years later with parent psychological control in the year in between as a mediator. Data at wave four, five, and six for 308 families from the Flourishing Families Project were used. In previous studies attachment has been shown to be important in adolescent development. This study found that the adolescent's perception of the relationship is negatively correlated with shame and positively correlated with hope in the adolescent. Additionally the adolescent's perception of their relationship with both mother and father was …

The Moderating Effect Of Attachment Behaviors On The Association Between Video Game Use, Time Together As A Problem, And Relationship Quality, Stella Christine Dobry

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to test whether video game use is associated with more problems with spending time together among married couples, whether problems with time together are associated with relationship quality, and whether attachment behaviors can moderate the association between time together as a problem and relationship quality. Previous studies have found a negative association between excessive video game use and couple relationship outcomes. Excessive video game use may negatively impact relationships by taking away from time spent on shared leisure and relationship maintenance activities. The Double ABCx model provided a theoretical framework for understanding how attachment …

Effects Of Interparental Conflict On Taiwanese Adolescents’ Depression And Externalizing Problem Behavior: A Longitudinal Study, Chih Han Hsieh

Theses and Dissertations

The link between interparental conflict and adolescents’ maladjustment has been well established among European Americans; however, relatively few studies examine these relationships in Chinese societies. This study used longitudinal data from the Taiwan Youth Project (TYP), an on-going longitudinal panel research project focused on adolescent development, in order to examine the relationship between interparental conflict and depressive symptoms and externalizing problem behaviors of adolescents. In addition, this study examined parental warmth as a mediating variable for the relationship between interparental conflict and adolescents’ maladjustment. The results showed that interparental conflict predicted depressive symptoms among adolescents two years later. Mediation analysis …

Gendered Disparities In Quality Of Cataract Surgery In A Marginalised Population In Pakistan: The Karachi Marine Fishing Communities Eye And General Health Survey, Khabir Ahmad, Anthony B Zwi, Daniel J. M. Tarantol, Abdul Qadeem Soomro, Rashid Baig, Iqbal Azam Syed

Department of Surgery Docs

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Marine fishing communities are among the most marginalised and hard-to-reach groups and have been largely neglected in health research. We examined the quality of cataract surgery and its determinants, with an emphasis on gender, in marine fishing communities in Karachi, Pakistan, using multiple indicators of performance.

METHODS AND FINDINGS:

The Karachi Marine Fishing Communities Eye and General Health Survey was a door-to-door, cross-sectional study conducted between March 2009 and April 2010 in fishing communities living on 7 islands and in coastal areas in Keamari, Karachi, located on the Arabian Sea. A population-based sample of 638 adults, aged ≥ …

Joint Modeling Of Treatment Effect On Time-To-Event Endpoint And Safety Covariates In Control Clinical Trial Data Analysis, Kao-Tai Tsai, Karl E. Peace

Biostatistics: Faculty Publications

It is a common practice to perform a separate analysis of efficacy and safety data from clinical trials to estimate the benefit and risk aspects of a particular treatment regimen. However, by doing so, one is likely to miss the complete picture of the treatment effect given that these data are generated from the same study subjects and therefore most likely will be correlated. Therefore, it is desirable to analyze these data jointly to obtain a more complete profile of the treatment regimen. A substantial number of statistical methodologies have been proposed in the last decade to model the time-to-event …

Faith Community Nurse Education: A Conceptual Model, Cristy Marie Daffron

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

As a specialty practice, faith community nursing embodies knowledge that is unique to the practice and requires both generic and specialty training. Scarce research has been conducted on the effectiveness of basic faith community nurse curricula. As the landscape of education continues to be refined in the faith community nurse specialty practice, coupled with limited available research for the evaluation of effectiveness, a conceptual model for faith community nurse education is needed. Faith Community Nurse Education Conceptual Model incorporates both internal and external factors that impact the environment in which education occurs and acknowledges God as the author and finisher …

The Development Of A Faith Community Nursing Intervention To Promote Health Across The Life Span, Donna M. Callaghan

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

Purpose: To report the development of a faith community nursing intervention to promote health across the life span. Studies by Callaghan (2003, 2005, 2006), that investigated the relationships among self-care agency, self-care self-efficacy, and health-promoting self-care behaviors, support the importance of spiritual growth on older adults’, adults’, and adolescents’ initiative and responsibility for self-care. This report will focus on applying these results and the research evidence that supports the integration of these concepts in the development of a health promotion intervention.

Procedures: Data was merged from Callaghan’s studies (2003, 2005, 2006) in order to investigate to what extent do self-care …