Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Nursing
Animal-Assisted Therapy And Oncology Hospice Patients, Lauren Anderson
Animal-Assisted Therapy And Oncology Hospice Patients, Lauren Anderson
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Background: If there are more ways to induce comfort during hospice care, all options should be explored, which is why animal-assisted therapy (AAT) could be a viable, non-pharmacological option for oncology hospice patients.
Objectives: The aim of this research is to show that the use of AAT with oncology patients receiving hospice care will result in enhanced comfort and diminished pain. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects on pain for oncology hospice patients receiving AAT compared to oncology hospice patients who do not receive AAT.
Method: This study is performed as an integrative …
Effects Of A Doula Service For Low Income Women, Brittany Odes, Laetitia Kolombo
Effects Of A Doula Service For Low Income Women, Brittany Odes, Laetitia Kolombo
Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium
Effects of a Doula Service for Low Income Women
Brittany Odes & Laetitia Kolombo
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Young-Me Lee
Background: While research shows that a doula service has many health benefits for the mother and baby, many barriers to the use of the service remains unknown.
Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore the effects of doula services on maternal and infant birth outcomes.
Methods: An integrative literature review will be utilized to evaluate current research articles to report the effects of a doula on maternal and infant birth outcomes.
Results: It was determined from the …