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Personality Traits, Perceived Stress, And Coping Mechanisms Of Emergency Department Nurses, Brittany Knipp

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Programs That Can Support Nurses To Reduce Compassion Fatigue And Secondary Traumatic Stress: An Integrative Literature Review, Molly Gruettner

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Compassion allows a nurse to empathize with their patient and their family, but it does not prepare the nurse to cope with stressful events. Repeatedly being exposed to traumatizing events, pain, distress, and suffering can lead to nurse burn-out and fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a unique form of burnout and secondary traumatic stress (STS) encompasses ideas of compassion fatigue and the two terms are often used interchangeably. Objective: The goal of this systematic integrated literature review is to discover interventions to reduce compassion fatigue and STS in trauma nurses Methods: A systematic integrated literature review study was conducted using Ebscohost …

Nurses Lack Education In Caring For Patients With Down Syndrome, Sarah Coughlin

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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Individuals with Down Syndrome have a longer life expectancy due to medical advancements made over the past several years. This creates a concern that nurses are not being effectively educated to provide competent care for this population. The purpose of this research was to conduct an integrated literature review which identified nursing knowledge deficits in providing competent care for patients with Down Syndrome. It also examined how nurses can be best educated to provide care for individuals with Down Syndrome to improve their quality of life. Scholarly articles were found searching scholarly databases such as PubMed and CINAHL Complete. …

The Meaning Of Will To Live In Patients, Jeanne Burdette

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The Meaning of Will to Live in Patients: An Integrative literature review

Jeanne Burdette

DePaul University

Abstract

Background: The will to live (WTL) is the desire, determination and effort to survive as defined by Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 8^th edition (2009). According to Tataryn & Chochinov (2002), we know that the WTL can impact the trajectory of a terminal illness and “has been shown to vary considerably in relatively brief periods of time during the final course of a terminal illness” (p 370). Yet little is known about the concept. Health care professionals (HCPs) can benefit from increased knowledge …

Barriers To Advance Directives, Anna Malia Connor Ticknor

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Background: Advanced directives (ADs) are legal documents that allows an individual to document their specific wishes for medical care should they be unable to speak for themselves. The use of advanced directives has implications directing the course of end-of-life care affecting both the cost and direction of care. Advance directives can clarify confusion and provide guidance, but their implementation is not clearly defined within the healthcare system. Despite their implications, multiple surveys indicate these documents have limited use within the United States for reasons that are not easily isolated including lack of knowledge of advanced directives and lack of …

Barriers To Accessing And Utilizing Preventative Healthcare For The U.S. Hispanic Population, Maya Rosenberg

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Background: Utilization of healthcare in U.S. Hispanic populations is significantly lower compared to other population groups in the U.S. Many of the prevalent health conditions in the Hispanic population are ones that can be prevented or at least have better outcomes if detected and treated earlier. Despite the understanding that the Hispanic population is rapidly increasing and the growing concern of underutilization of healthcare services amongst Hispanics, there are limited studies that identify factors affecting healthcare access and utilization for this target population.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify barriers to accessing and utilizing preventative …

Interventions That Decrease Stigma In The Mentally Ill Adolescent Population: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Anita Stefanek

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Background: One in five adolescents live with a mental health condition, with half developing the condition by age 14 and three quarters by age 24. Many adolescents choose not to seek treatment due to the stigma associated with being labeled by their peer groups. Due to the cost of delayed treatment, as well as the impact of public and self-stigma on the individual, research on interventions that seek to decrease stigma levels in adolescents is necessary.

Objectives: To identify what types of interventions currently exist within the high school setting that help decrease stigma in the mentally ill adolescent …

The Effect Of Motivational Interviewing On Medical Adherence In The Homeless Population, Kimberly Britt

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Background: Methods of improving homelessness medical adherence are important because homeless populations incur higher than average costs in hospitalizations and medical treatment, disease rates, incarceration, police intervention, and emergency shelter expenses (“Cost of Homelessness,” n.d.). It is valuable to understand the role which Motivational Interviewing (MI) could play in improving medical adherence within the homeless population, thereby increasing the stabilization of homeless individual’s health, and decreasing needless overspending on emergency services.

Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to conduct an integrative literature review to determine if motivational interviewing can improve medical non-adherence with the homeless population.

Method: An …

The Effectiveness Of Discharge Planning In Mental Health: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Lindsey Meyers

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Background: Mental health inpatient treatment goals revolve around crisis stabilization and structure. In recent years, an evolution of mental health care has led to shorter inpatient hospital stays because insurance driven health plans place pressure on providers to expedite discharge.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the most effective discharge planning practices for inpatient mental health that are currently in practice.

Method: An integrative review of literature was conducted using CINAHL, PsycINFO, and PubMed with specific search terms.

Results: The results of the integrative literature review suggest that the discharge process is most effective when healthcare providers …

Effects Of Neurofeedback Therapy On Patients With Traumatic Brain Injuries, Erin Paige Robbins

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One to two million traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) take place each year in the U.S. resulting in an estimated 153 related deaths every day, making it a major health concern due to disability and death. Surviving a TBI can result in a lifetime of neurological deficiencies and disabilities, yet no medically accepted treatments have been identified. Holistic treatments such as neurofeedback are often overlooked, even though the improvements and positive benefits are significant and quantifiable in patients with TBIs. The aim of this integrative literature review was to evaluate the effectiveness of neurofeedback as treatment for patients with TBIs, …

Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Dementia Patients Experiencing Agitation, Beata Prendergast

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Background: Several studies suggest that nonpharmacological interventions are preferred for first-line therapy when managing symptoms such as agitation associated with dementia. Patients experiencing dementia most likely develop behavioral symptoms throughout the course of their illnesses. These symptoms include agitation, which affects their quality of life. Current pharmacological treatment modalities are not always effective, and thus the significant shift to address agitation through non-pharmacological interventions is necessary.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature was to explore the various research studies that have been conducted regarding several non-pharmacological interventions that can be beneficial in managing the dementia individual …

Postpartum Depression And Childbirth Education: An Integrative Literature Review, Marialicia J. Kunkel

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Background: Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects approximately 15% of women. Preventative methods are key to reducing the prevalence of PPD, and childbirth educators are in a unique position to disseminate information to new parents.

Objective: The purpose of this literature to review was to investigate what PPD information is currently being incorporated in Childbirth education curriculum. The goal of this literature review was to establish whether new parents were being educated on PPD prior to giving birth and if that helped raise levels of awareness.

Methods: Articles were found using Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied …

The Health Benefits Of Intermittent Fasting, Michael Bacol

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Background: The practice of voluntarily abstaining from food has traditionally been seen as a religious observance. However, as the nation’s prevalence of obesity continues to rise along with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, the concept of fasting has recently gained momentum as a means of achieving weight control. Intermittent fasting (IF) as a weight control protocol has become a popular intervention in weight control.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to examine the health benefits of intermittent fasting.

Methods: A computerized online search was utilized to populate research articles. Databases used included PubMed, CINAHL, & PsychInfo, using a …

The Effects Of Service Dogs In Patients With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Angie Slowik

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Background: Of the 2 million veterans that have been deployed to combat zones, 13-20% of them most likely have developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Only half of the returning combat veterans seek care, and only about 40% experience significant improvement of their symptoms of PTSD. One potentially effective intervention for PTSD has been the use of service dogs. Veterans have reported that service dogs have decreased their PTSD symptoms when they could not find relief from other PTSD interventions.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to determine if service dogs decrease symptoms of depression in …

Intraoperative Blood Pressure And Effect Of Volatile Anesthetic In Brain Dead Organ Donors, Alison Karmanian

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Intraoperative Blood Pressure and Effect of Volatile Anesthetic in Brain Dead Organ Donors

Alison L. Karmanian

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Pamela Schwartz, CRNA, DNP

Background: There is a large disparity between the number of people waiting for organ transplants and the number of organs available. Optimal hemodynamic management can influence transplant outcomes, therefore evidence-based hemodynamic management should be practiced to maximize scarce donor organs.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine intraoperative blood pressures and administration of volatile anesthetics during brain dead organ donor procurements. Use of volatile anesthetics was examined to determine how use and dose affected the …

Cognitive Issues In Childhood Cancer Survivors And Related Parental Perceptions And Behaviors: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Brian Decant, Joseph Tariman

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Background: Survivorship of childhood cancer is often accompanied by neurocognitive late-effects (NCLE) related to the disease and/or it’s associated treatment regimes.

Objectives: The primary purpose of this integrative literature review was to examine NCLE in pediatric cancer survivors and identify parental perceptions and behaviors that correlated to cognitive dysfunction in their children.

Method: An integrative literature review was completed utilizing searches in PubMed, CINAHL Complete, and PsycINFO. Some search terms included “childhood cancer”, “survivor”, “cognition”, “cognitive disorder”, “neurocognitive”, “late-effects”, “child(ren)”, “parent(s)”, and “perception”.

Results: Analysis of ten predominant methods of neurocognitive evaluation yielded five major cognitive deficit measures in pediatric …

Concussion Screening Tools Within The Emergency Department: A Literature Review, Bethany Meyer

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No abstract provided.

Effects Of Case Management On Frequent Users In The Emergency Department: An Integrative Literature Review, Jillian Oliszewicz

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Background: Frequent users of the emergency department (ED) can result in overcrowding, compromised quality of care, increased cost, and reduced efficiency. It is hypothesized that case management interventions can decrease the amount of ED visits, therefore improving quality of care, improving patient outcome, and lowering costs.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify if case management interventions are an effective way to decrease the number of visits in frequent users of the ED.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted by searching ProQuest, CINAHL, and PubMed databases. Search terms included “emergency department,” “frequent,” “case manage,*” “overcrowd,*” …

Canine-Assisted Therapy: How It Can Provide Social And Health Benefits To Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nadia Sarnecki

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Background: Over the years, there have been major developments that assist with the improvement of social skills and health among patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and canine-assisted therapy is one of them. Access to therapeutic resources such as canine-assisted therapy has introduced an inspiring, motivating, and furry new way for providing social and health benefits in patients with ASD in the hospital setting.

Objectives: The primary purpose this integrative review is to highlight the areas of research that have assessed the areas of social functioning positively affected by canine-assisted therapy and health benefits as a result of canine-assisted therapy …

Higher Medication Administration Errors Associated With Automated Dispensing System Usage, Jillian Cramer

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According to a report by The Institute of Medicine, medical errors were associated with up to 98,000 deaths and more than 1 million injuries each year in the United States. These errors can result in poor outcomes, which increase harm or death. According to the Pennsylvania Patient Safety Reporting System, up to 15% of errors reported cite automated dispensing cabinets as the source of the drug involved in the error.Nearly 58% to 70% of hospitals nationwide use automated dispensing cabinets. Nurses play a critical role in promoting patient safety by surveilling and intercepting any possible errors that could occur during …

Effective Methods For Domestic Violence Screening In The Emergency Department, Megan Bryan

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Background: The CDC reports that one in four women and one in ten men will experience some form of domestic violence in their lifetime that will have either a short-term or long-term impact on their well-being. Often the first place these victims are seen where they can receive help is the emergency department. Objectives: The goal of this systematic integrative literature review was to explore existing literature on domestic violence screening methods used in the emergency department and determine which methods prove most effective. Concurrently, this review examined the barriers to effective domestic violence screening and how nursing education …

Efficacy Of No-Nit Policies: An Integrative Literature Review, Amanda Levigne

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No-Nit policies have been used in schools since their introduction in the mid-1980s to combat the spread of head lice throughout a school community. The policies state that if a child is found to have live lice or lice eggs, termed ‘nits,’ they are not able to return to school until they can show a complete removal of all nits. Despite the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses condemning the use of these policies, schools continue to implement them to try to curtail head lice outbreaks. The research analyzed in this literature review has found …

Pediatric Emergence Delirium Assessment: Current Practice And Perceived Barriers, Nicole Zeppo, Alyse Voronov

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Pediatric Emergence Delirium Assessment and Documentation: Current Practice and Perceived Barriers

Alyse Voronov & Nicole Zeppo

Faculty Sponsor: Susan Krawczyk DNP, CRNA

Background: Current literature addresses the complexity of identifying pediatric emergence delirium (PED), but does not address barriers to PED assessment and documentation. By identifying these barriers, further research can be conducted regarding prevention and treatment of PED.

Objectives: This study aimed to: 1) describe the current PED assessment and documentation practices among post anesthesia care unit (PACU) registered nurses and anesthesia providers at UIHHSS; 2) describe the perceived barriers to PED assessment and documentation; and 3) develop an …

Potential Adverse Effects Of Novel Drug Therapies In Multiple Myeloma Treatment, Anndria Cluster

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Background: Multiple Myeloma (MM) has undergone a surge in the introduction of novel therapies to treat the disease in recent years. As of yet, the research has yet to be done compiling the information on the adverse effects caused by these drugs and how patients can manage them.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify the adverse effects caused by the novel therapies and to find management techniques for these effects.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted.

Results: The most common adverse effects included peripheral neuropathy, myelosuppression, fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances, and cardiopulmonary events. The …

Racial Microaggressions Within The Field Of Nursing, Theresa Farris, Elizabeth Hartman, Young-Me Lee

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Racial microaggressions (RM) have transitioned into a subtle form of contemporary racism and are potentially involved within our communication as healthcare providers. Though cultural competency is addressed within nursing education, this RM phenomenon continues to happen in everyday discourse and can occur with little or no awareness on the part of Caucasians. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of how RMs against African Americans exist within the field of nursing and how their underlying discrimination increases the marginalization of this community. A detailed search was conducted using CINAHL, PsycInfo and ProQuest databases using the keywords: …

Effects Of Sleep Deprivation In Children And Adolescents, Anne Dronen

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Sleep plays a vital role in proper health and well-being throughout every person’s life. The damage from sleep deficiency can occur in an instant, or it can cause harm if it accumulates over time. Sleep deficiency can raise one’s risk for serious health problems. The problem in today’s fast paced, technology driven society is that children are not getting enough sleep at night and their schools are demanding they start, thus wake, earlier and earlier. Sleep deprivation can cause a plethora of negative health consequences which set our children up for developmental failure. The purpose of this integrative literature …

The Efficacy Of Public Health Interventions Aimed At Curbing Gun Violence: An Integrative Review, Brian Cook

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Background: Gun violence is a pressing public health issue in the United States. Homicide is the second-leading cause of death for 15 to 24 year-old Americans, and the third-leading cause of death for 25 to 34 year-old Americans, and 80% of these homicides are committed via firearm. In recent years, the field of criminology has studied the efficacy of a variety of policing, public health, and public policy interventions that aim to reduce the incidence of gun violence, but many of their findings have yet to be incorporated into the body of nursing literature.

Objective: This project’s objective was …

The Effects Of Dance Therapy On Patients With Parkinson’S Disease: An Integrative Literature Review, Jennifer Pence

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive, degenerative disease of the nervous system that affects more than one million Americans. Individuals who have PD generally exhibit bradykinesia, postural instability, shuffling steps and freezing during gait. These impairments in motor function cannot be fully addressed with pharmacological treatment and can eventually become unresponsive to this form of treatment. Dance therapy, on the other hand, is one non-pharmacological method that may prove beneficial for PD. It utilizes motor planning skills, which can lead to an improvement in muscle flexibility and balance. The purpose of the systematic integrative literature review was to …

Current Use Of Muscle Relaxants And Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Survey Of Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge And Beliefs For Best Practice, Claritess Sarangay, Amber Muhlhan

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Current Use of Muscle Relaxants and Laryngeal Mask Airways: A Survey of Anesthesia Providers’ Knowledge and Beliefs for Best Practice

Amber Muhlhan, BSN, RN, DNP Candidate and Claritess Sarangay, BSN, RN, DNP Candidate

Faculty Sponsor: Julia Feczko CRNA, DNP- Chair and Pamela Schwartz, CRNA, DNP

Background: Current clinical studies have shown that muscle relaxant use has beneficial effects with laryngeal mask airways; however, knowledge and beliefs differ regarding this practice amongst anesthesia providers.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the knowledge and beliefs of anesthesia providers about muscle relaxant use with laryngeal mask airways before and after …

Factors Contributing To Weight-Gain In Pediatric Psychiatric Patients: An Integrative Literature Review, Holly Ann Douglas Charles

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Obesity and excess weight occur more frequently in the psychiatric patient population. Inappropriate weight gain during in-patient treatment indicates long-term increases in weight. Children are particularly vulnerable to the ill effects of obesity with an increased risk of premature mortality and adult morbidity. Thus, it is imperative to minimize weight gain during psychiatric treatment. The purpose of this review was to identify factors contributing to weight gain in youth psychiatric patients, effective strategies to control modifiable risk factors, and the population that would benefit most from these strategies. An intensive review of literature was conducted. The search utilized multiple databases, …