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Formula And Milk Food Insecurity Amongst Infants And Children In Wic Families, Kristen Hench

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

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The Role Of Nurses In The Care Of Children & Adolescents With Type One Diabetes, Lauren Francis

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Type one diabetes is a leading chronic illness among children within the United States. The risk of complications is high, and with adequate care, these can be prevented. Current research indicates that the support, education and care that nurses give are vital to these patients’ outcomes and their families. By gaining a comprehensive look into the care that nurses provide, the art of nursing science can gain a new dimension in how to better care for these patients.

Objectives: The aim of this literature review is to analyze current research in order to better understand the various roles …

Adolescent Substance Abuse Patients Within The Therapeutic Alliance: An Integrative Literature Review, Emily Decker

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Adolescent patients with substance use disorders (SUD) struggle with seeking treatment, staying motivated during treatment, and are at a higher risk of relapse following treatment compared with other SUD patients. A positive therapeutic alliance between provider and patient has been shown to positively affect treatment outcomes. Therefore, describing interpersonal patient traits which influence this alliance is integral to keeping patients in treatment and preventing relapse post-treatment.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative review was to identify interpersonal characteristics of adolescent patients with a substance use disorder which can significantly influence their therapeutic alliance with the provider, ultimately leading to …

The Association Between Electronic Cigarettes And Traditional Cigarettes In The Youth: An Integrative Literature Review, Anam Hussain

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are seen as a “healthy” alternative in comparison to traditional cigarettes. However, the increased use of e-cigarettes as a new trend among the youth, may serve as a gateway to traditional cigarette use.

Objective: The integrative literature review aimed to provide a comprehensive review of current research on the association of e-cigarettes with the use of traditional cigarettes in the youth.

Method: An integrative literature review was used to examine and summarize previous research on the correlation between the use of electronic cigarettes and traditional cigarette in the youth population.

Findings/Results: The analysis revealed …