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Correlations Of Physical And Psychological Health In Parents Of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Norah L. Johnson, Abir K. Bekhet, Emily Zint, June Wang, Sylvia Peña, Amy V. Van Hecke, Mauricio Garnier-Villarreal, Alexander V. Ng

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Background: Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have social communication difficulties and restricted, repetitive, and/or sensory behaviors or interests. The prevalence of ASD is now 1 in 36 individuals. Parents of individuals with ASD face challenges that can affect their physical and psychological wellbeing.

Objective: With the long-term goal to tailor an exercise program, the purpose of this study was 2-fold: (1) establish the baseline physical and mental health of parents of individuals with ASD and (2) estimate the relationship of physiologic variables with psychological variables of health for parents of individuals with ASD.

Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study (N …

Using Implementation Science To Improve Short Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Outcomes, Mary Hook, Aimee A. Woda, Kelsey Bohr, Cailin Ford, Maharaj Singh

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Short peripheral intravenous catheters (short PIVCs) are commonly used in acute care, guided by evidence-based policy with interventions to limit premature failure. Research on how nurses use evidence and change processes to optimize outcomes is needed. The study objective was to use a theory-based implementation science approach to evaluate and improve short PIVC insertion and care processes and reduce removals for adverse outcomes in acute care. This mixed-methods study was conducted with inpatient nursing units (n = 23) at a large urban quaternary medical center. Units identified and implemented one PIVC care intervention that could lower catheter removals for adverse …

Surgeon Experience Matters: An Exact Matched Analysis Of Tlif Outcomes Demonstrates No Difference In Surgical Outcomes Between Experienced Neurosurgeons And Orthopedic Surgeons, Geet Shukla, Abhijith V. Matur, Kelly Childress, Xu Tao, Julia Garcia-Vargas, Jay P. Mehta, Rebecca Garner, Justin Gibson, Daryn Cass, Phillip Vorster, Andrew Wu, Seth Street, Henry Ofori Duah, Benjamin Motley, Joseph Cheng, Owoicho Adogwa

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Study Design:  Retrospective cohort study. Objective:  To compare surgical and medical complications profile between neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons after transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedures. Background:  Studies comparing the impact of spine surgeon specialty (neurosurgery vs. orthopedic spine) on TLIF outcomes have been inconclusive and failed to control for operative learning curves and surgical maturity. Orthopedic spine surgeons perform fewer spine procedures in residency, although these differences may be attenuated by mandatory fellowship before starting practice. Any observed differences are likely attenuated with increasing surgeon experience. Materials and Methods:  Using an all-payer claims database, PearlDiver Mariner, 120 million patient records …

Nailing The Diagnosis: Using Screen-Based Simulation To Improve Factors Of Diagnostic Reasoning In Family Nurse Practitioner Education, Sarah L. Beebe, Angela M. Mcnelis, Majeda El-Banna, Kristina T. Dreifuerst, Quiping Pearl Zhou

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Background

Providers’ diagnostic skills and reasoning are essential to the health and safety of patients and the healthcare system. Simulation is a promising modality for improving diagnostic reasoning, with the ability to practice, receive feedback, and reflect in a safe learning environment.

Methods

This study used a quasi-experimental, pretest/posttest one group design to investigate the effect of a 5-week intervention screen-based simulation intervention on metacognitive awareness, knowledge, and diagnostic reasoning factors in family nurse practitioner students in their final semester of clinical coursework. Univariate descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic data and study variables. Paired sample t-tests were used …

Psychometric Properties Of The Positive Thinking Skills Scale Among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Ruth A. Engbers, Abir K. Bekhet, Teresa Jerofke-Owen, Norah L. Johnson, Maharaj Singh

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Increasing the resilience of undergraduate nursing students is essential for the individual student's well-being and the healthcare system dealing with a looming nursing shortage. Undergraduate nursing students have reported that positive thinking and positive reframing are ways of coping with exposure to suffering, but measurement of these skills remains limited in this population. This is the first study to examine the psychometric properties of the Positive Thinking Skills Scale specifically in undergraduate nursing students and in a sample that includes students from both public and private universities. Internal consistency was demonstrated with a Chronbach's alpha of 0.824, convergent validity was …

Telehealth Resources And Utilization Interest Among Women Who Sell Sex: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study, Jessica L. Zemlak, Randi Beth Singer, Jacqueline Christianson, Madeline Stenersen, Maharaj Singh, Stacee M. Lerret

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Objective

Among a sample of women who sell sex (WSS), we examined unmet health needs, resources for telehealth, utilization interest, and attributes associated with interest in using telehealth.

Study design

Explanatory sequential mixed methods.

Methods

WSS (N = 52) completed a fixed choice survey and focus group (N = 6, 26 individuals) from drop-in centers serving WSS. Chi-square/t-tests and results from the survey data informed the semi-structured focus group interview guide. Thematic analysis of focus group data was conducted to identify themes.

Results

Over half (58%) of participants expressed interest in using telehealth; however, some lack the necessary resources for …

Depression And Its Associated Factors Among People Living With Hiv In The Volta Region Of Ghana, Jerry John Nutor, Robert Kaba Alhassan, Rachel G.A. Thompson, David Ayangba Asakitogum, Henry Ofori Duah, Tiarney D. Ritchwood, Nkothula Nkosi, Ntombifikile Klaas, Sampson Opoku Agyemang, Akua O. Gyamerah

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Depression among people living with HIV/AIDS in higher-income countries is associated with suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy and though counterintuitive. Yet, less is known regarding how depression, social support, and other sociodemographic factors influence outcomes among people living with HIV, particularly in resource-limited settings like Ghana. In view of this gap, this study investigated factors associated with depressive symptoms among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana. A total of 181 people living with HIV from a local antiretroviral clinic was purposively sampled for the study. The questionnaire included the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, the …

Understanding The ‘Dancing Nurses Of Tiktok’, Jacqueline Christianson, Sarah Marie Calonder, Jessica Leiberg, Virginia F. Riggs

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Judgment by nursing leaders is the wrong response.

Synthetic Interbody Devices And Traditional Bone Graft Are Associated With A Similar Rate Of Surgical Complications After 1-2 Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusions, Geet Shukla, Abhijith V. Matur, Xu Tao, Syed Khalid, Rebecca Garner, Justin Gibson, Daryn Cass, Andrew Wu, Seth Street, Julia Garcia-Vargas, Jay P. Mehta, Kelly Childress, Henry Ofori Duah, Benjamin Motley, Joseph Cheng, Owoicho Adogwa

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Study Design:  Retrospective cohort. Objective:  To compare the rates of all-cause surgical complications of synthetic interbody devices versus allograft or autograft in patients undergoing 1-2 levels anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) procedures. Summary of Background Data:  Cervical degenerative disorders affect up to 60% of older adults in the United States. Both traditional allograft or autograft and synthetic interbody devices (polyetheretherketone or titanium) are used for decompression and arthrodesis, with increasing utilization of the latter. However, the differences in their postsurgical complication profiles are not well-characterized. Patients and Methods:  Patients who underwent 1-2 level ACDFs for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy …

Preparing Nursing Students To Manage Acculturative Stress Experienced During Study Abroad Experiences: Novel Use Of Immersive Simulation And Cognitive Behavioral Strategies, Theresa Schnable, Christine A. Schindler, Jeffrey D. Roche, Karli Webster, Christopher E. Larkee, Maharaj Singh, John F. Ladisa

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This pilot study adds to the understanding of interventions to manage acculturative stress experienced during undergraduate study abroad programs. It was designed to evaluate the impact of cognitive behavioral strategy training combined with intentional practice during mixed reality (MR) simulations on acculturative stress. Participants included a convenience sample of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in a faculty-led study abroad course. Students participated in two MR simulations within a virtual environment over back-to-back days. Simulations were written by nursing faculty experts to reproduce realistic clinical situations students may encounter while studying in Peru. The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Slater-Usoh-Steed …

Psychometric Evaluation Of The “Providing Validation” Measure In Vascular Anomalies, Bryan A. Sisk, Anna M. Kerr, Amy R. Newman, Dandan Chen, Jennifer W. Mack, Bryce B. Reeve

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We assessed the psychometric properties of the “providing validation” subscale of PedCOM measures for parents of children with vascular anomalies and adult patients. A total of 139 adult patients and 78 parents completed surveys. The mean score for patients was 3.7 (standard deviation 1.0), and for parents was 4.0 (standard deviation 0.9). “Providing validation” measures demonstrated high internal consistency and good model fit to a unidimensional model for both patients and parents using confirmatory factor analysis. The measures also demonstrated convergent validity with co-administered measures. This study demonstrated the validity of “providing validation” measures for parents and adult patients with …

Cannabis Use Is Associated With Higher Rates Of Pseudarthrosis Following Tlif: A Multi-Institutional Matched-Cohort Study, Xu Tao, Abhijith V. Matur, Syed Khalid, Geet Shukla, Phillip Vorster, Kelly Childress, Rebecca Garner, Justin Gibson, Daryn Cass, Juan C. Mejia Munne, Kyle Mcgrath, Natalie Ivey, Julia Garcia-Vargas, Andrew Wu, Seth Street, Jay P. Mehta, Louisa Onyewadume, Henry Ofori Duah, Benjamin Motley, Joseph S. Cheng, Owoicho Adogwa

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Study Design.  This was a retrospective cohort study. Objective.  To compare the rates of pseudarthrosis in patients undergoing 1 to 3 level transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) procedures between cannabis users and noncannabis users. Summary of Background Data.  Recreational use of cannabis is common, though it remains poorly studied and legally ambiguous in the United States. Patients with back pain may turn to adjunctive use of cannabis to manage their pain. However, the implications of cannabis use on the achievement of bony fusion are not well-characterized. Methods.  Patients who underwent 1 to 3 level TLIF for degenerative disc disease or …

Correlation Between Rod Fracture And Shear Stress: A Novel Parameter, Seth Street, Abhijith V. Matur, Xu Tao, Geet Shukla, Julia Garcia-Vargas, Jay P. Mehta, Kelly Childress, Justin Gibson, Daryn Cass, Andrew Wu, Henry Ofori Duah, Benjamin Motley, Daniel Webb, Joseph Cheng, Owoicho Adogwa

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Background We sought to assess the accuracy of a novel parameter proportional to the rod shear stress (RSS) in identifying patients at risk of rod fracture (RF) after surgery for correction of adult spinal deformity. Methods We performed a retrospective medical record review of patients aged ≥18 years treated for adult spinal deformity between 2004 and 2014 with ≥24 months of follow-up. The primary outcome was RFs identified radiographically. Patient weight (w), number of instrumented levels (N), and minimum rod diameter (d) were recorded and used to calculate the RSS parameter (). Receiver operating characteristic curves were produced and the …

Professional Responsibility, Nurses, And Conscientious Objection: A Framework For Ethical Evaluation, Pamela J. Grace, Elizabeth Peter, Vicki D. Lachman, Norah L. Johnson, Deborah J. Kenny, Lucia D. Wocial

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Conscientious objections (CO) can be disruptive in a variety of ways and may disadvantage patients and colleagues who must step-in to assume care. Nevertheless, nurses have a right and responsibility to object to participation in interventions that would seriously harm their sense of integrity. This is an ethical problem of balancing risks and responsibilities related to patient care. Here we explore the problem and propose a nonlinear framework for exploring the authenticity of a claim of CO from the perspective of the nurse and of those who must evaluate such claims. We synthesized the framework using Rest’s Four Component Model …

Predicting And Identifying Factors Associated With Undernutrition Among Children Under Five Years In Ghana Using Machine Learning Algorithms, Eric Komla Anku, Henry Ofori Duah

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Background Undernutrition among children under the age of five is a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to use machine learning (ML) algorithms to predict undernutrition and identify its associated factors. Methods Secondary data analysis of the 2017 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) was performed using R and Python. The main outcomes of interest were undernutrition (stunting: height-for-age (HAZ) < -2 SD; wasting: weight-for-height (WHZ) < -2 SD; and underweight: weight-for-age (WAZ) < -2 SD). Seven ML algorithms were trained and tested: linear discriminant analysis (LDA), logistic model, support vector machine (SVM), random forest (RF), least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), ridge regression, and extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost). The ML models were evaluated using the accuracy, confusion matrix, and area under the curve (AUC) receiver operating characteristics (ROC). Results In total, 8564 children were included in the final analysis. The average age of the children was 926 days, and the majority were females. The weighted prevalence rates of stunting, wasting, and underweight were 17%, 7%, and 12%, respectively. The accuracies of all the ML models for wasting were (LDA: 84%; Logistic: 95%; SVM: 92%; RF: 94%; LASSO: 96%; Ridge: 84%, XGBoost: 98%), stunting (LDA: 86%; Logistic: 86%; SVM: 98%; RF: 88%; LASSO: 86%; Ridge: 86%, XGBoost: 98%), and for underweight were (LDA: 90%; Logistic: 92%; SVM: 98%; RF: 89%; LASSO: 92%; Ridge: 88%, XGBoost: 98%). The AUC values of the wasting models were (LDA: 99%; Logistic: 100%; SVM: 72%; RF: 94%; LASSO: 99%; Ridge: 59%, XGBoost: 100%), for stunting were (LDA: 89%; Logistic: 90%; SVM: 100%; RF: 92%; LASSO: 90%; Ridge: 89%, XGBoost: 100%), and for underweight were (LDA: 95%; Logistic: 96%; SVM: 100%; RF: 94%; LASSO: 96%; Ridge: 82%, XGBoost: 82%). Age, weight, length/height, sex, region of residence and ethnicity were important predictors of wasting, stunting and underweight. Conclusion The XGBoost model was the best model for predicting wasting, stunting, and underweight. The findings showed that different ML algorithms could be useful for predicting undernutrition and identifying important predictors for targeted interventions among children under five years in Ghana.

The Association Of Hiv-Related Stigma And Psychosocial Factors And Hiv Treatment Outcomes Among People Living With Hiv In The Volta Region Of Ghana: A Mixed-Methods Study, Jerry John Nutor, Akua O. Gyamerah, Henry Ofori Duah, David Ayangba Asakitogum, Rachel G.A. Thompson, Robert Kaba Alhassan, Alison Hamilton

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Stigma and discrimination have been identified as significant barriers to HIV treatment among people living with HIV (PLWH). HIV stigma affects decision to seek HIV testing and early treatment. Evidence shows that HIV stigma undermines antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence by affecting the psychological process such as adjusting and coping with social support. In Ghana, stigma toward PLWH occurs in many ways including rejection by their communities and family members, ostracism, and refusal to engage in social interactions such as eating, sharing a bed, or shaking hands. Therefore. we examined PLWH’s experiences with different forms of HIV-related stigma and the impact …

Professionalism In Pre-Licensure Nursing Education: Core Values, Didactic Coursework And Clinical Training, Jessica L. Zemlak, Tamar Rodney, Emma Mangano, Diana-Lyn Baptiste

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Aim

To discuss professionalism for pre-licensure nursing students and identify recommendations for inclusion in core values, didactic coursework and clinical training.

Background

Professionalism is part of the nursing identity that encompasses integrity and honesty. This concept has been difficult to translate into formal education in nursing programs and clinical practice.

Design

A discursive paper.

Data Sources

A search of national literature without date restrictions in PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar and frameworks for nursing education. We explored principles of professionalism in nursing education and practice.

Discussion

Evidence-based literature supports the integration of core values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, honesty …

Application Of The Adverse Childhood Experiences Framework To The Nicu, Kathryn J. Malin, Dorothy Vittner, Darilek Umber, Kelly Mcglothen-Bell, Allison Crawford, Rebecca Koerner, Britt Frisk Pados, Diana Cartegena, Jacqueline M. Mcgrath, Ashlee J. Vance

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Background:

Infants and families requiring neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) care often experience significant stress and trauma during the earliest period of the infant's life, leading to increased risks for poorer infant and family outcomes. There is a need for frameworks to guide clinical care and research that account for the complex interactions of generational stress, pain, toxic stress, parental separation, and lifelong health and developmental outcomes for infants and families.

Purpose:

Apply the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) framework in the context of the NICU as a usable structure to guide clinical practice and research focused on infant neurodevelopment outcomes …

Redefining Value In Nursing Research: Beyond Statistical Significance To Clinical Relevance, Maharaj Singh

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Background: In quantitative nursing research, a comprehensive reporting of results is crucial. Researchers should not only include traditional statistical significance with p-values but also effect size, confidence interval, observed statistical power, and clinical relevance to provide a more holistic understanding of their findings. Objective: This article addresses key aspects of results reporting in nursing and clinical research. It delves into the importance and interplay of statistical significance, effect size, confidence interval, statistical power, and clinical relevance, and how these elements collectively contribute to a more meaningful interpretation of research outcomes. Method: The article discusses the outcome measures in clinical research, …

Family Engagement In Paediatric Acute Care Settings: A Realist Review, Teresa Jerofke-Owen, Natalie S. Mcandrew, Joan P. Totka, Karen S. Gralton, Kathleen J. Sawin, Alissa V. Fial, Marianne E. Weiss

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Aim

To create a programme theory of family engagement in paediatric acute care to explicate the relationships between contexts and mechanisms of family engagement that align with family, direct care providers and healthcare organization outcomes.

Design

Realist review and synthesis.

Data Sources

PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science searches for the 2.5-year period (July 2019–December 2021) following our 2021 scoping review.

Review Methods

Following methods described by Pawson and Rycroft-Malone, we defined the scope of the review, searched for and appraised the evidence, extracted and synthesized study findings and developed a supporting narrative of our results.

Results

Of 316 …

Childhood Obesity Interventions Need To Address Groups Experiencing Inequities, Marilyn Frenn

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Prevalence And Determinants Of Diarrhoea And Acute Respiratory Infections Among Children Aged Under Five Years In West Africa: Evidence From Demographic And Health Surveys, Derrick Nyantakyi Owusu, Henry Ofori Duah, Duah Dwomoh, Yakubu Alhassan

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Background Diarrhoea and pneumonia are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children aged < 5 y (under five) globally. This study sought to investigate the prevalence and determinants of diarrhoea and acute respiratory infections (ARIs) among children under five in West Africa. Methods The most recent demographic and health survey (DHS) standard for 13 West African countries was used in the study. We calculated the prevalence of diarrhoea and ARIs (2 wk prior to the survey) and performed multivariable complex logistic regression analysis to identify possible predictors of diarrhoea and ARIs. Results The weighted prevalence of diarrhoea and ARI was 13.7% and 15.9%, respectively. The prevalence of comorbid diarrhoea and ARI was 4.4%. Children aged < 2 y (p< 0.001), mothers aged < 30 y (p< 0.003), mothers without formal education (p< 0.001), poor households (p< 0.001) and poor nutritional status, wasting (p=0.005) and underweight (p< 0.001), were the independent predictors of diarrhoea. The independent predictors of ARIs were children with no childhood vaccinations (p=0.002), use of solid fuel in the household (p=0.007), being underweight (p=0.05) and diarrhoea (p< 0.001). Conclusions The findings imply the need for holistic public health interventions such as increased vaccination coverage, population-based nutritional programmes and campaigns on the use of cleaner cooking fuel targeted at high-risk subgroups in the population to reduce the burden and adverse effects of diarrhoea and ARIs in the West African region.

Vaginal And Rectal Microbiome Changes Following Administration Of A Multi-Species Antenatal Probiotic: A Randomized Control Trial, Emily Malloy, Ashley Kates, Jonah Dixon, Colleen Riley, Nasia Safdar, Lisa Hanson

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The gut and vaginal microbiome undergo changes during pregnancy which may be protective or harmful to the birthing person. Probiotics have been found to cause protective changes to the gut and vaginal microbiomes, with the potential to improve perinatal outcomes. This randomized control trial compares the vaginal and rectal microbiomes before and after an antenatal probiotic or placebo intervention, with a diverse group of pregnant people and a special focus on racial disparities. The vaginal and rectal microbiomes reveal non-significant increased Lactobacillus in the probiotics group, with a greater increase in participants who identified as Black. Potential implications and future …

Process Of Maintaining Self In Individuals Living With Systemic Sclerosis: A Grounded Theory Study Of American Women, Donald D. Miller, Jennifer J. Doering

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Background: People with chronic illnesses may struggle to adapt psychologically to the illness experience and have feelings of identity loss, self-diminishment, and biographical disruption. This may limit people’s ability to engage in optimal selfmanagement. Systemic sclerosis is a debilitating, stigmatizing, and life-limiting progressive chronic illness with significant disfiguring effects. Little is known about the identity management process in people with disfiguring and debilitating conditions such as systemic sclerosis.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to generate a grounded theory explicating the process of maintaining a sense of self in people living with systemic sclerosis.

Methods: Fifteen women with systemic …

Why We Quit: Relationships Between Work-Related Burnout, Work Rewards, And Intention To Leave In Nursing, Jacqueline Christianson, Abir K. Bekhet, Jill L. Guttormson, Maharaj Singh, Norah L. Johnson

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Burnout and pay satisfaction were associated with intention to leave the profession; however, overall compensation dollar amount was not correlated with intention to leave. Approaches to nurse retention should employ a multifaceted approach to effectively enhance retention rates.

Positive Thinking Training Intervention For Nursing Students To Foster Resilience: Assessing Critical Parameters From Students’ Perspectives, Abir K. Bekhet, Karen Nakhla, Denise M. Matel-Anderson, Alexandra Rominger, Hernan Cano, Joshua Scherf, Alexis Dart, Daniel Nakhla

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The COVID-19 pandemic impacted not only the physical but also the mental health of the American population. Anxiety and depression have increased three-fold since the pandemic [1]. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2021 survey revealed that approximately 33% of the American population have anxiety symptoms and 28% have depressive symptoms as compared to 11% and 4% of anxiety and depression respectively in 2019 [1]. Also, Research showed that the rate of suicidal ideations during the pandemic is higher than that reported prior to pandemic, suggesting that this may result in higher suicide rates in future [2]. Nursing …

Grounded Theory Approach To Understand Self-Management Of Opioid Recovery Through Pregnancy And Early Parenting, Nicole M. Mattson, Jennifer M. Ohlendorf, Kristin Haglund

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Objective

To develop a theory to explain the processes women use to self-manage recovery from opioid use disorder during pregnancy, the postpartum period, and early parenting.

Design

Constructivist grounded theory approach.

Participants

Women (N = 16) who gave birth during the past 12 months and used medication for opioid use disorder for recovery through pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Methods

We recruited participants through seven medication-assisted treatment clinics in a mid-size Midwestern city and the surrounding suburbs and through online parenting and recovery community groups with national-based memberships. We conducted semistructured, individual audio interviews from November 2020 to July …

Generational Differences In Moral Injury, Resilience, And Well-Being Among Nurses: Predictors Of Intention To Leave Position And Profession, Minjin Kim, Jin Jun, Joshua Lambert, Henry Ofori Duah, Sharon J. Tucker, Dónal P. O’Mathúna, Grant Pignatiello, Joyce J. Fitzpatrick

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Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the negative impact of moral injury on nurses’ well-being. However, there is a lack of research about generational differences among nurses, particularly on newer nurses who have been identified as having a higher rate of intention to leave.

Objective:

This study examines generational differences among nurses on moral injury, well-being, resilience, and intention to leave their nursing position and profession.

Methods:

This is a secondary analysis of cross-sectional data from registered nurses in clinical practice in Ohio between July and August 2021. Data on demographics, moral injury, resilience, and well-being were collected using an online …

Emphasizing Self-Regulation In Teaching: Reducing Disruption To Students’ Learning During Unplanned Instructional Mode Transition, Somesh Roy, Amber Young-Brice, Jenna Lassila, Brandon Kyle Johnson

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In Spring 2020, engineering faculty transitioned to emergency remote instruction due to COVID-19. This mixed-methods study was done to understand the correlation between self-regulated learning and how students experienced the emergency transition to remote learning. The participants were from an upper-level engineering course, with 33 students surveyed four times during the semester. Seven students were interviewed after the semester. Findings revealed that during the transition to remote learning, students perceived less change if they had higher degrees of self-regulation. The qualitative analysis also revealed that transparency in learning and teaching also played an important role in students’ perceptions.

Feasibility And Acceptability Of Studying Full-Time Nurse Faculty Salaries, Kathryn J. Malin, Jessica L. Zemlak, Jacqueline Christianson, Jessica Leiberg, Lisa M. Grabert

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The nursing shortage is driven, in part, by the critical shortage of nursing faculty. Consequently, qualified potential nursing students are being turned away from nursing schools each year. The preeminent issue influencing the United States nurse faculty workforce shortage is salary; financial compensation is higher in clinical and private-sector settings than educational settings. The purpose of this study is to describe current full-time nurse faculty salary, sources of income, and perceived need for more income, as well as the feasibility and acceptability of research focused on full-time nurse faculty salaries, so to guide future nursing faculty workforce research.

Methods …