High Antioxidant Diet And Its Effect On Delaying Alzheimer’S: An Integrative Literature Review, Alyssa Beyer

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High Antioxidant Diet and its Effect on Delaying Alzheimer’s:

An Integrative Literature Review

Alyssa Beyer

Faculty Sponsor: Alison DiValerio

Abstract

Background: In the absence of an adequate antioxidant defense system, oxidative-stress related changes occur in the brain. Therefore, a diet high in antioxidants may prove as an effective means in delaying, if not preventing, the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Objectives: The goal of this systematic integrated literature review is to determine whether there is a direct correlation between intake of a high antioxidant diet and delayed symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted …

Perceived Stigmas And Barriers For Veterans With Mental Health Disorders, Elaine Lobo

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PERCEIVED STIGMAS AND BARRIERS FOR VETERANS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Elaine Lobo

Faculty Sponsor: Kim Siarkowski Amer, PhD, RN

Background: Research has shown a low percentage of veterans taking advantage of mental health services.

Objectives: Evaluate the help-seeking behaviors of veterans screening positive for mental health problems and determine the most common modifiable risk factors of perceived stigma and barriers to mental health underutilization.

Method: An integrative review of literature using Whittemore and Knafl’s updated methodology was performed. A total of nine articles were selected and reviewed independently for comparison.

Findings/Results: No more than 39% of veterans screening positive for …

Mexican-American Women’S Perceptions Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Carlos Becerra-Meneses

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No abstract provided.

Impact Of A Mastectomy On Female Body Image And Sexuality, Hilary Tingley

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Impact of a Mastectomy on Female Sexual Expression: An Integrative Literature Review

Hilary Tingley

Nursing Student, DePaul University, School of Nursing

Background: Women diagnosed with breast cancer are often treated with a combination of therapies, one of which may be a mastectomy. There are an increasing number of women who are undergoing preventative mastectomies, many as a result of BRCA gene testing.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to examine the impact of a mastectomy on female sexual expression and body image.

Method: An integrative literature review design was used with research articles pulled from search engines such …

Predicting And Preventing Secondary Victimization For Sexual Assault Survivors: An Integrative Literature Review, Sara Gears

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Abstract

Background: Survivors of sexual assault often experience upsetting interactions with legal and medical professionals during post-assault care, a phenomenon termed “secondary victimization”; research is lacking on ways in which providers can predict and prevent this occurrence.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify traumatizing aspects of post-assault care and to explore potential interventions for preventing or abating secondary victimization.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted to include recent, primary, peer-reviewed sources. Data synthesis and analysis was completed to identify themes in the literature as they pertain to the research questions.

Results: Commonly identified traumatizing aspects of …

Motivational Interview & Text-Messaging: Medication Adherence, Thomas Daly

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No abstract provided.

Pet Therapy In Combat Veterans With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Raina Shah

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Pet Therapy is Associated with Reducing Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Combat Veterans: An Integrative Literature Review

Raina Shah

Faculty Sponsor: Larry Maturin, MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CCRN

Abstract

Background: The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 30% of Vietnam veterans, 12% of Gulf War (Desert Storm) veterans, 11% of veterans of the war in Afghanistan, and 20% of Iraqi war veterans.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore and discuss further the use of pet therapy as a non-pharmacologic therapeutic approach to treating PTSD in combat …

Identifying Medical Marijuana Patient Barriers And Strategies To Overcome, Angelina Lynch

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Background: Marijuana has been used globally to treat varying ailments throughout history. The U.S. prohibition of marijuana in the 1930’s halted research into its medicinal and therapeutic uses. The current trend toward decriminalization of medical marijuana has allowed for research to investigate potential benefits and adverse effects.

Purpose: The purpose of this literature review was to identify patient barriers and healthcare provider interventions to overcome said barriers as they relate to the use of medical marijuana.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to identify potential patient barriers and provider interventions through a search of various platforms. All …

Development Of Exercise Intervention Programs For Healthy Adult Females With Overweight And Obesity: An Integrative Review, Hannah Lee

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The purpose of this study was to identify factors of adherence, evaluate current exercise interventions, and determine areas of risk factor modification within the context of developing exercise intervention programs for healthy adult females with overweight and obesity. In recent years, overweight and obesity rates have significantly increased in the adult female population while their physical activity levels have declined. Health and wellness benefits of exercise interventions are widely known, however; practical guidelines do not exist for nurses to utilize in management of overweight and obesity. An integrative review was conducted to identify and evaluate components of exercise intervention development …

Effectiveness Of Early Interventions Strategies On Reducing Body Mass Index In Children In Greater Chicago, Sarah Donnelly, Jennifer Dykhuizen, Elizabeth Moxley, Desale Habtzghi

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Background: In 2016, Illinois ranked 39^th out of 51 states for overweight and obese children. Rates in Illinois have trended down since 2007 with current reports cite 27% of those aged 10-17 are overweight or obese. Obesity is irrespective of age, race and educational background. Childhood obesity is a risk factor for a myriad of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, asthma, liver disease, joint disorders and psychiatric conditions.

Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed to evaluate a quantitative program intervention aimed at reducing childhood obesity. A convenience sampling methodology was used and extracted from …

Using Debriefing As A More Beneficial Approach To Nurses Who Experience Patient Death: An Integrative Review, Sarah Borghi

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Abstract

Background: The death of a nurses’ patient can result in effects both personal and professional. A majority of nursing literature addresses how the nurse can assist a patient through grief. A universal evidence based intervention to assist nurses through a patient death experience does not exist. One specific method, debriefing, was found in multiple primary sources as an intervention to use for healthcare workers.

Objectives: This integrative literature review investigates if debriefing is more beneficial to nurses who experience patient death than other present approaches.

Method: The health promotion framework used to support this integrative literature review was the …

Opioid Vs Antidepressant Efficacy In Treatment Of Comorbid Chronic Pain And Depression In Older Adults: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Swanson

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Background: Complexity of treatment of older adults frequently suffering from comorbid chronic pain and depression necessitates a further understanding of how best to focus treatment for these conditions to increase functional ability, quality of life, social, physical, and emotional well-being. Nurse practitioners should be aware of how to best treat these patients. The question whether to treat the pain directly, treat the depression, or using combined treatment for both conditions is a barrier to effective treatment by clinicians.

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to compare the pharmacological treatment strategies and explore their differences, similarities, and effectiveness in improving …

Medication Adherence In Adult Patients With Bipolar Disorder: An Integrative Literature Review, Mohammad Zeina, William Macke

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Abstract

Medication Adherence in Adult Patients with Bipolar Disorder: An Integrative Literature Review

Objective: To examine factors contributing to nonadherence in BD and methods for directly addressing these in an effect to offer providers information that can be used to assist clients.

Methods: A review of the literature from 2012 to 2017 was conducted using a computerized search using Cumulative Index to Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL) and PsycInfo.

Results: Ten studies were identified as meeting the inclusion criteria. The resulting studies evenly discussed the reasons for medication non-adherence as well as treatment strategies aimed at improving adherence.

Conclusion: The …

Effects Of Art Therapy During Chemotherapy Sessions, Samantha Scholzen

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Effects of Art Therapy During Chemotherapy Sessions: An Integrative Literature Review

Samantha Scholzen

Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: Individuals undergoing cancer treatment experience many physical, psychological, and social adverse side effects that may be addressed with complementary and alternative medicine, such as art therapy.

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of art therapy for cancer patients during chemotherapy sessions.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using the keywords “art therapy” and “neoplasms” to search the literature between 2006 and 2017. The databases used in this literature search were CINAHL, …

Use Of Acupressure Improve Sleep In Esrd Patients With Sleep Deficiency: An Integrative Literature Review, Aaron Fischer

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Use of Acupressure Improve Sleep in ESRD Patients with Sleep Deficiency: An Integrative Literature Review

Aaron Fischer

Faculty Sponsor: Larry Maturin

Background: Sleep deprivation and fatigue, which results in decreased quality of life, is a common problem in patients with ESRD and on hemodialysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this research review is to examine the effects of acupressure for ESDR and hemodialysis patient to improve sleep quality.

Method: This integrative literature review search was conducted between 1/27/2017 and 09/15/2017 using the databases of CINAHL Complete, Health Source: Nursing/Academic edition, and MEDline. Subject heading search terms included acupressure, ESRD, and sleep. …

Correlation Between Mandatory Influenza Vaccination For Healthcare Personnel On The Influenza Rate, Nilaben Patel

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Background: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention had discovered that only 66.7% healthcare personnel were vaccinated in early 2015-16 influenza season nationally. Annual influenza vaccination acceptance by the healthcare personnel could deliver enhanced quality of care by preventing hospital-acquired influenza and thereby alleviating patients’ suffering and healthcare costs.

Objectives: The goal of this systematic integrated literature review was to determine the effect of mandatory influenza vaccination for healthcare personnel on the influenza rate.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using keywords “mandatory”, “influenza vaccination”, and “healthcare personnel” to search the literature published between 2010 and …

Decreasing The Rate Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome By Increasing Nursing Knowledge: An Integrative Literature Review, Farah Siddique

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Decreasing the Rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

by Increasing Nursing Knowledge: An Integrative Literature Review

Farah Siddique

Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Background: The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development defined sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) as the unexplained death of an infant younger than one year of age (NICH). Nearly 53,000 infants die each year linked to SIDS in the United States placing parents in a state of severe trauma resulting from the loss of their child.

Objectives: The goal of this integrated literature review was to explore the reasons behind the disconnect between nurse’s knowledge …

Perceptions And Experiences Of Children Living With Type 1 Diabetes In A School Environment: An Integrative Literature Review, Michelle Gandhi

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Abstract

Background: Type 1 diabetes affects many children across the world. Many of these children spend majority of their time at school where they may not receive appropriate support from school staff and peers in order to better manage their condition. Examining school-aged children who are living with type 1 diabetes and their perceptions and experiences can help guide school staff in creating an appropriate environment to meet the children’s needs.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine quantitative and qualitative studies that investigates common concepts that makes self-management of type 1 diabetes in children difficult while …

Impact Of Hpv Education On Knowledge, Perception, And Cultural Influence Among African American Parents, Christina Lattner, Christina Lattner

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Abstract

Background: Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical and penial cancer can be prevented. An effective vaccine has been approved for both boys and girls since 2006. Despite recommendation from the Center of Disease Control, vaccination initiation and completion rates among African American adolescents in the United States are lower than average in the nation.

Objectives: The purpose of this descriptive survey study was to identify African-American parents’ knowledge and perceptions of sexually transmitted HPV infection and the HPV vaccination. The secondary objective was to use a single-group pre-test post-test research design to …

A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet For Treatment Of Type Ii Diabetes An Integrative Literature Review, Steven Lisowski

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A Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet for Treatment

of Type II Diabetes: An Integrative Literature Review

Steven Lisowski

Faculty Sponsor: Larry Maturin

Abstract

Background: Dietary modifications are commonly prescribed initial interventions in those recently diagnosed with type II diabetes. Presently, various researchers support that there is a growing body of evidence that advises to restrict carbohydrate intake to minimum levels to achieve optimal blood glucose levels and reduce complications related to poor diabetes management.

Objectives: To explore if the low carbohydrate, ketogenic diets (LCKD), in which carbohydrate intake of any kind is restricted, are very effective at reducing obesity and controlling …

Strategies To Decrease Depression From Social Isolation Among The Elderly Population, Erin Gallagher, Megan Russ

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Strategies to Decrease Depression from

Social Isolation Among the Elderly Population

Erin Gallagher and Megan Russ

Faculty Sponsor: Christina Lattner, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, ANP-BC

Background: The lack of social interaction among the elderly population has been directly linked with higher rates of morbidity related to diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, thus leading to higher rates of mortality.

Objectives: This comprehensive literature review selected a variety of social interactions to present to the elderly population to examine if an increase in socialization will decrease the depressive symptoms felt during social isolation.

Method: An integrative literature review of both qualitative and …

Effects Of Chronic Illness On Self-Image In Adolescents, Krista Stillson

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EFFECTS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS ON SELF-IMAGE IN ADOLESCENTS:

AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Krista Stillson

Abstract

Background: Chronic illness can pose more than just pathological effects on an individual. During the vulnerable developmental stage of adolescence, the psychological effects of disease can be equally as damaging. In adolescence, manifestations of chronic illness can cause a distorted self-image which may potentiate negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. For this reason, it is important for nurses to be aware of the broad impact that can accompany disease and use interventions to counteract such effects. Implementation of coping interventions can help …

Benefits Of Exercise In Severe Mental Illness, Heather M. Young

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BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS

Heather Young

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Barbra Harris, RN, PhD. & Dr. Kim Amer, RN, PhD.

Background: Several studies have provided evidence to support the benefits of exercise in offering protection from depression and as an intervention in the treatment of mental illness. Exercise in mental illness is not only beneficial to the mental health of the patients, studies have also shown that patients with a mental illness are at a significantly higher risk of physical health concerns and complications and exercise can help decrease many of those complications.

Objective: The purpose of this …

Advance Directives Should Be Part Of The Admission Process For Adults With Cancer: An Integrative Literature Review, Jennifer Leonard

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Advance Directives Should Be Part of the Admission Process for Adults with Cancer:

An Integrative Literature Review

Jennifer Leonard

Larry Maturin MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CCRN

Abstract

Background: Approximately 40 percent of individuals will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and less than half of those patients have an advance directive when admitted to an oncology service.

Objective: The purpose of the integrative literature review was to determine the current standards for advance directives; determine why patients do not have advance directives after being diagnosed with cancer.

Methods: The integrative literature review was conducted using keywords “advance directives, adult, …

The Efficacy Of Treatment For Ptsd In Combat Veterans, Daniel Lutz

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An integrative literature review to treatments available to combat veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Effects Of Technology And Media On Childhood Obesity, Hannah Rutzick

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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of obesity is substantially increasing among children in the United States. Despite current interventions used by families and pediatricians, a knowledge gap exists regarding the use of modern technology as a strategy to increase physical activity and prevent/treat childhood obesity.

Objective: The purpose of this review is to explore the influences of modern technology and the media on childhood obesity.

Methods: This integrative review evaluates the evidence from investigational studies that have examined the influences of modern technology on childhood obesity. The effects of the media as a contributing factor was also explored. PsycInfo, ProQuest and …

Examining The Impact Of Prior Clinical Experience And Learning Outcomes During High-Fidelity Simulation In Nursing Education, Jacqueline Hamlin Bensfield

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No abstract provided.

The Impact Of Behavioral And Alternative Therapy In Reducing Treatment Disparities In Childhood Adhd: An Integrative Literature Review, John Ter Louw

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The Impact of Behavioral and Alternative Therapy in Reducing Treatment Disparities in Childhood ADHD: An Integrative Literature Review

John Ter Louw

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: In the United States, significant disparity exists in the treatment of Childhood attention deficit disorder (ADHD) across a variety of demographic and geographic planes. Although current guidelines recommend a combination of pharmacy and behavioral/psychotherapy, present research provides evidence that many children receive pharmacological treatment alone to resolve symptoms.

Objective: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the use of a combination of pharmacological and behavioral/psychotherapy approaches to resolve symptoms of ADHD. …

Outcomes For Resistant Hypertension In Patient On Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Integrated Literature Review, Kelechukwu Otuonye

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No abstract provided.

Stem Cell Therapy As An Effective Treatment Method For Traumatic Burn Injuries, Axita Patel

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Effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment for

Burn Patients: An Integrative Literature Review

Axita Patel

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Moxley

Abstract

Background: Current literature suggests that packing burn wounds with antimicrobial solutions and skin barrier creams are no longer considered to be effective in the patient’s recovery process. Stem cell therapy has been introduced as an alternative treatment strategy that aims to yield reliable and improved patient outcomes.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding stem cell therapy as a treatment option for burn patients and to explore the benefits of using the suggested newly proposed method as opposed to …