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Examination Of Negative Coping Strategies In College Students Facing Academic Stress: An Integrative Literature Review, Emina Mujanovic

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Examination of Negative Coping Strategies in College Students Facing Academic Stress: An Integrative Literature Review

Emina Mujanovic

Research Sponsor: Elizabeth P. Anderson RN, PhD

Background: The rise in negative coping strategies including alcohol consumption, nicotine, and amphetamine drug in college students is of growing concern as students seek out means for stress reduction due to academics. The use of amphetamine drugs in particular has risen despite harmful adverse effects.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify predictors that would predispose certain individuals to using negative coping strategies such as stimulant drugs for alleviation of stress from …

Racial Disparities In Maternal Mortality, Natasha Shehade

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Abstract

Background: Black women die during childbirth at a significantly higher rate than white women. This disparity will be examined using an integrative literature review and the minority stress theory lens.

Objectives: The purpose of this proposed integrative literature review is to identify how the stressors unique to vulnerable communities as outlined by the Minority Stress Theory impact maternal mortality in the United States.

Method: An integrative literature review will be used. An analysis of the literature will be performed to determine common themes in the existing literature.

Findings/Results: The review of literature revealed three common themes: black women who …

Role Of Clinical Distrust In Black Americans’ Lack Of Participance In Research Studies: An Integrated Literature Review, Imani N. Gordon

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Role of Clinical Distrust in Black Americans’ Lack of Participance in Research Studies:

An Integrated Literature Review

Imani Gordon

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth P. Anderson RN, PhD

Background: Black Americans face health disparities in the U.S. that cannot be strategically addressed without conducting research studies to understand health deficits within the population. However, this racial group also has remarkably low participance in clinical trials. Therefore, researchers must first understand cultural factors that lead to unwillingness to participate.

Objectives: To explore the extent to which clinical distrust competes with other factors in the lack of Black American participation in clinical …

The Relationship Of Age, Ethnicity, Parity, And Awareness Of The Midwife’S Role In Selection Of Pregnancy Care Provider In Childbearing Age Women, Marquida Morgan

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Abstract

Background: Birthing centers inside hospitals may offer women the choice of a pregnancy care provider. Mothers can choose either a physician or a midwife. The rise of birthing centers is parallel to the rise in the demand for midwives. It is essential for the continuous growth of midwives to examine the maternal selection process of pregnancy care providers.

Objectives: The object of the descriptive survey study was examining age, ethnicity, parity, and the awareness of the midwife’s role influence on a woman’s selection of pregnancy care provider. This information would provide midwives with a framework to understand the …

Complementary And Alternative Therapies For Military Veterans In The Management Of Chronic Pain And Ptsd: An Integrative Literature Review, Gintare Cepukaite, Amanda Munday

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Abstract

Background: A large percentage of veterans and military personal are living with the reality of chronic pain from war-related injuries both mental (PTSD) and physical (neuropathic pain or amputations). Research is being performed to evaluate integrative and alternative medicine to be a part of the interdisciplinary care in the management of chronic pain and PTSD.

Objectives: The objective of this integrative literature will be to analyze research regarding whether complementary and alternative therapies is an effective management for chronic pain and PTSD.

Methods: This integrative literature review will use a matrix method to evaluate the data and compare the …

A Comparison Of Prescriber-Based Opioid Addiction Prevention Strategies: An Integrative Literature Review, Lida Ann Schenkier

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Background: Opioid addiction causes many preventable deaths across the United States. Many recommendations to prevent opioid addiction have been made, however, many recommendations have not been fully evaluated for efficacy. This has led to a gap in knowledge for providers and healthcare systems to make informed decisions on how to reduce opioid addiction.

Objectives: This study explores different prescriber-based opioid prevention strategies, providing an analysis and ranking for the strategies that most effectively reduce opioid abuse and exposure. Additionally, the analysis provides recommendations for future research.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to investigate three opioid abuse prevention strategies: …

The Effect Of Workplace Violence On Inpatient Psychiatric Nursing: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Lubinski, Jessica Kolber

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Abstract

Background: Psychiatric nurses are at an increased risk for experiencing violence while working in an inpatient psychiatric unit, which may result in emotional distress and mental trauma for the nurse, potentially leading to impaired functioning and compromised patient care.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore the effect of violence on inpatient psychiatric nursing and the psychiatric nurse’s response to experiencing violence. The impact of violence on the nurse’s ability to take care of the psychiatric patient will also be addressed.

Method: An integrated literature review using the updated Whittemore and Knafl (2005) methodology was …

Populations At Risk For Cervical Cancer, Danielle Dodd, Chantal Boyd

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This integrative literature review discusses the possible negative effects of the current cervical cancer screening guidelines enforced by the U.S. Preventative Task Force. Potential negative effects of guidelines are examined to determine the need for a more personalized approach in future cervical cancer screening guidelines. The purpose of this integrated literature review is to identify women at greater risk for developing breast cancer and their need to have more frequent screenings. The U.S. Preventative Task Force currently only requires frequent cervical cancer screenings in women who are immunocompromised, due to diseases such as HIV, or women who are diagnosed …

Community Doula Services For Low-Income Population And Its Correlation To Hospital Re-Admissions Of Newborns, Eva Perez

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This integrative literature review seeks to identify a correlation between an expectant mothers’ lack of familial support and lower socioeconomic status and their newborn baby’s hospital admission(s). Various journals and research studies demonstrate that when mothers have added support from community doulas, both mother and baby tend to have a more positive experience. Participants in the different studies included minority women under the age of 21 and women of lower socioeconomic status. A study conducted in rural Nepal showed that the mortality for newborn babies, specifically those with low birth weight (LBW) had sharply declined when they had home …

Multisensor Non-Invasive Telemonitoring System For Prediction Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: Trial Design, Louis Kananowicz, Karen Larimer Phd, Acnp-Bc, Faha

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Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a debilitating lung disease. COPD is typically managed through pharmacological therapies however nonpharmacological therapies such as pulmonary rehabilitation can be added for treatment. Measuring a patient’s progress in a pulmonary rehabilitation program relies on pulmonary function tests, exercise testing, and patient reported outcomes. There is no gold standard for monitoring progress with the patient in pulmonary rehabilitation and no biomarkers are established to indicate responsiveness to treatment.

Objective: Primary objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical utility of the accelerateIQ system in the management of patients in a …

Needs Assessment For Palliative Care In Pediatric Oncology: An Integrative Literature Review, Tabitha Negrete

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Background: Cancer is the leading cause of non-accidental death in childhood. Cancer is the primary disease for which pediatric palliative care services are utilized worldwide. Improvement in pediatric palliative care has been identified as an ongoing research priority. There are still significant gaps in current knowledge of pediatric palliative care because education has not been integrated into curriculum and clinical experiences.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review aims to provide a comprehensive review of current research about the need of nursing education on palliative care for long-term care in pediatric oncology.

Methods: This integrative literature review focused …

Arts-Inclusive Education In Nursing Schools, Michelle Murtaugh

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Arts-Inclusive Education in Nursing Schools: An Integrative Literature Review

Michelle Murtaugh, DePaul University

Category: Research Abstract

Background: Nursing educators have long recognized and championed the value of art within a professional nursing science curriculum, yet many nursing programs exclude the study of the arts. Research suggests that an arts-inclusive nursing curriculum not only enhances student learning, communication, self-efficacy, and clinical confidence, but also positively impacts patient outcomes. To address this gap between what is needed and what is currently offered, some schools are collaborating with art museums to offer arts-based courses in nursing sciences, designed to enhance students’ competency and …

Preventing Postpartum Depression In Women Living In The United States: An Integrative Literature Review, Melanie Rein, Natalie Allen

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Abstract

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is common among women living in the United States (U.S.). Unfortunately, despite its prevalence, PPD is underdiagnosed and undertreated. This can have serious consequences for both mother and baby. Research suggests that there is a need for further understanding of interventions to prevent PPD.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to examine strategies that can be used as prevention interventions for PPD.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to identify research supporting PPD prevention. Research was collected by accessing databases through DePaul University Library and was organized according …

Diabetes Management Interventions In Patients With Schizophrenia: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Angelica Leon

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Abstract

Background: Among those with schizophrenia, a higher incidence of diabetes occurs in comparison to the population at large. This higher prevalence is multi-factorial with can be due to life-style factors, psycho-social factors, as well as the increased risk for metabolic syndrome in those taking atypical anti-psychotics. This makes managing diabetes among those with schizophrenia increasingly difficult.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore health interventions in patients with both schizophrenia and diabetes or at risk as well as to evaluate their effectiveness in diabetes management or metabolic syndrome management.

Methods: An integrative literature review …

Preventive Strategies For Occupational Hearing Loss: An Integrative Literature Review, Francis Thomas

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Background: Occupational hearing loss is the third most common chronic condition in the US, and most commonly affects manufacturing industry workers. Objective: This integrative literature review evaluates qualitative and quantitative research on prevention strategies for occupational hearing loss in manufacturing industries. The objective of this review is to determine which prevention strategies have been described in the literature, and which strategies have been shown to be effective and evidence-based. Methods: The Health Belief Model was used as a conceptual framework to guide this review. A thorough literature search including articles studying adult manufacturing industry workers using the PubMed and …

Complementary And Alternative Medicine In Chronic Conditions In Pediatrics, Kelly Colletti, Sierra Williams

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Background: The number of people being diagnosed with a chronic disease is on the rise. Living with a chronic disease impacts a person’s physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social aspects of the person’s life as well. A child diagnosed with a chronic disease is even more affected by the disease due to the lack of understanding of the disease. Alternative therapies to medication and procedures are explored as a way to help children cope with the symptoms and side effects of their disease.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to determine the effectiveness of Complementary and …

Scarring And The Psychosocial Impact On Surgical Patients: A Review Of Questionnaires, Shandra Melick

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Scarring and the Psychosocial Impact on Surgical Patients:

Integrative Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Skin scars have the potential to impact patients in a variety of ways which can include impaired psychological, physical, social, and emotional well-being. Beginning in the 1990s, guidelines were created for patient-reported outcomes (PRO) to measure these patient specific concepts of scarring. but guidelines require refinement.

Objectives: The primary objective was to examine validated instruments to measure the psychosocial impact of surgical patients in relation to their acquired scar.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to analyze results and findings of different validated …

Maternal And Infant Attributes And Antecedents Of Breastfeeding, Riyan Yanes, Jessie Lakota Dinelli

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Background: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) claim that breastfeeding rates are increasing in the United States. Surveys show that 81.1% of newborn infants started to breastfeed in 2013 (2016). Unfortunately, breastfeeding duration did not meet the recommended length and of the infants born in 2013, 51.8% were breastfeeding at 6 months and 30.7% at 12 months (CDC, 2016). Breastfeeding offers various health benefits to the mother and child, which is why the identification of antecedents and attributes to breastfeeding need to be addressed in order to impact mothers and infants.

Objectives: The goal of this study is to …

Effects Of A Gluten Free Diet On Cardiovascular Health, Alexandra Williamson, Nicole Baty

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Background: Implementing fad diets without the knowledge about actual health costs or benefits of the diet has become common practice. One diet being utilized that needs more research done is the gluten free diet (GFD). Individuals with celiac disease (CD) need to implement a GFD. However, individuals without celiac disease may not benefit from a gluten free diet at all.

Objective: The purpose of the integrative literature review is to investigate what research has been conducted regarding the effects of a gluten free diet on individuals without celiac disease, especially in relation to cardiovascular health.

Methods: Multiple databases were …

Meditation At The Bedside: An Integrative Literature Review, Aaron Newfield

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Background: In the hospital setting, several forms of meditation have been shown to elicit the relaxation response and improve patient outcomes.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to identify which forms of meditation both elicit the relaxation response and will function smoothly in a hospital environment. This information will provide nurses and other healthcare workers with a set of tools that can be used in day-to-day scenarios to decrease stress and improve health outcomes.

Method: An integrative literature review was used. The search engines PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were used to find articles. 9 articles that met criteria …

The Effects Of Family Support Within The Long-Term Care Facility: An Integrative Literature Review, Mia Delesdernier

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Background: As people age they might require more care, and this care can become more difficult; the family can only take on this burden for so long. It is common for a family to move their loved one into a long-term care facility. Many of these facilities are moving towards a family-centered model for patient care.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review was to determine the effects of a family-centered model within long-term care facilities, to determine if these effects were positive or negative, and to discover changes that can be made to this model in order to generate …

Balancing Quality Of Life With Comfort: Educating Medical Surgical Nurses About Pain Management For The Adult Hospice Patient: An Integrative Literature Review, Atree Keso

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The Effects Of Exercise On Brain Function In Alzheimer’S Patients, Jasmine Perez

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The Effects of Exercise on Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Patients

An Integrative Literature Review

Jasmine Perez, MS

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 26 million people and is the fourth leading cause of death in people over the age of seventy worldwide. There have been enormous amounts of funding and resources invested in the study of Alzheimer’s disease and pharmacological treatment. However, there is currently no disease-modifying or preventative management for Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers suggest that if exercise is integrated into the treatment regimen it may have the ability to mitigate or slow …

Impact Of Trauma Center Quality And Geographical Location On Patient Mortality Rates, Bobbie Woods

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Impact of Trauma Center Quality and Geographical Location on Patient Mortality Rates

An Integrative Literature Review

Bobbie Woods, MS

Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Background: The geographic distribution affecting availability of care, in addition to the quality of trauma care centers significantly impacts patient stabilization and mortality resulting in higher rates of negative patient outcomes.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the impact of trauma systems on morbidity and mortality among populations who are geographically isolated or lack adequate resources to receive quality care, and to also make apparent a need for a more practical …

Examining Delayed Onset Of Dementia In The Bilingual Geriatric Population, Erica Brown, Elizabeth Hartman

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Background: Dementia is the largest cause of dependency and disability in older adults, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide with about 10 million new cases every year. Presently, there are no cures for dementia. Consequently, a growing body of evidence suggests that bilingualism may delay the onset of clinical dementia symptoms by several years.

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to summarize and analyze current evidence from studies that examined how bilingualism delays the onset of dementia. Evidence is reviewed suggesting that bilingualism may delay the dementia symptoms due to an increase in cognitive reserve, which refers to an …

An Extra Set Of Hands Or A Roadblock: Nursing Perceptions Of A Birth Doula In The United States Of America, Danielle Pearl

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An Extra Set of Hands or a Roadblock: Nursing Perceptions of a Birth Doula in the United States of America: An Integrative Literature Review

Danielle Pearl, MS

Faculty Sponsor: Alison DiValerio, MS, RN

Abstract

Background: Several studies analyze the relationship and perceptions of nurses of doulas. The studies establish that while the roles of the doula and the nurse are markedly different, they both aim at serving women best if they complement one another. A common thread among the research the threat some nurses feel by doula support, it is possible that the doula’s role is misunderstood.

Objectives: What …

Reducing The Incidence Of Cervical Cancer In Somali Immigrant Women Through Culturally Competent Education And Health Screenings, Salma Bile

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Abstract

Background: The rate of participation in cervical cancer screenings in Somali women is disproportionately lower than for other ethnicities, leaving this population at risk for an increased incidence of cervical cancer. Previous literature has addressed the barriers to cervical cancer screenings however; research on the promotion of culturally based screenings and how such impacts health care outcomes in Somali women does not exist.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of culturally based education and screenings on the prevention and early detection of cervical cancer in Somali immigrant women and to determine the contribution of …

The Efficacy Of Cold Therapy As An Alternative Pain Relief Method For Postpartum Discomfort: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Laleh Afshar

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The Efficacy of Cold Therapy as an Alternative Pain Relief Method for Postpartum Discomfort:

An Integrative Review of the Literature

Laleh Afshar, MS

Alison DiValerio, MS, RN

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of perineal trauma has been well documented worldwide and is associated with acute and chronic perineal pain in postpartum women. Consequently, perineal pain has been shown to contribute to maternal morbidity. Review of literature suggests that addressing postpartum perineal pain utilizing holistical and various modalities as such may decrease the associated morbidity.

Objectives: Determine the efficacy of cold therapy as an alternative pain relief method for mothers in the …

Outcomes Of Bariatric Surgery Prior To Knee Replacement Arthroplasty In Obese Patients: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Karissa Imperl

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Abstract

Background: Review of literature reveals that many obese patients who are requiring total knee replacement do not lose appropriate weight prior to the procedure, which impairs the healing process. Even though bariatric surgery is often a last-resort option for some patients; those that undergo the procedure could experience better outcomes post-knee replacement.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify contributing risk factors of obese patients that elect bariatric surgery prior to total knee replacement. Lastly, to evaluate the effectiveness of this route of weight loss prior to the arthroplasty procedure.

Method: A computerized search of …

Addressing Standards Of Practice For Screening Youth For Onset Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Nancy Garrett

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Addressing Standards of Practice for Screening Youth for Onset of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Nancy Garrett, MS

Faculty Sponsor: Alison DiValerio, MS, RN

Abstract

Background:Accompanying the epidemic of childhood obesity over the past few decades is the rapidly growing incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and prediabetes among the pediatric population. While expansive knowledge exists on diagnosing type 2 diabetes among adults, less is known regarding effective diagnosis of the disease in youth.

Objectives:To explore what standards of practice exist in screening pediatric patients for type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Methods:An …