Exploring The Need Of Hpv Education Programs In Korean American Communities, Emilia Mondragón, Young-Me Lee

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Aim: 1) To identify cultural influences and other barriers affecting HPV vaccination decisions, 2) To identify educational methods that can deliver HPV related information to Korean American (KA) parents effectively

Background: Given significant concerns about HPV infection, lower immunization rates, and higher cervical cancer risks facing Korean Americans, it is imperative to better understand the barriers to vaccination. Currently, there is no HPV-focused education program that considers the linguistic and cultural barriers of the KA community. Additionally, there is a lack of effective educational content and methods available to reach KA parents.

Methods: An exploratory, qualitative design was conducted. Content …

Mexican-American Women’S Perceptions Of Diabetes And Cardiovascular Disease Risk, Carlos Becerra-Meneses

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No abstract provided.

Predicting And Preventing Secondary Victimization For Sexual Assault Survivors: An Integrative Literature Review, Sara Gears

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Abstract

Background: Survivors of sexual assault often experience upsetting interactions with legal and medical professionals during post-assault care, a phenomenon termed “secondary victimization”; research is lacking on ways in which providers can predict and prevent this occurrence.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify traumatizing aspects of post-assault care and to explore potential interventions for preventing or abating secondary victimization.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted to include recent, primary, peer-reviewed sources. Data synthesis and analysis was completed to identify themes in the literature as they pertain to the research questions.

Results: Commonly identified traumatizing aspects of …

Effectiveness Of Early Interventions Strategies On Reducing Body Mass Index In Children In Greater Chicago, Sarah Donnelly, Jennifer Dykhuizen, Elizabeth Moxley, Desale Habtzghi

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Background: In 2016, Illinois ranked 39^th out of 51 states for overweight and obese children. Rates in Illinois have trended down since 2007 with current reports cite 27% of those aged 10-17 are overweight or obese. Obesity is irrespective of age, race and educational background. Childhood obesity is a risk factor for a myriad of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, asthma, liver disease, joint disorders and psychiatric conditions.

Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed to evaluate a quantitative program intervention aimed at reducing childhood obesity. A convenience sampling methodology was used and extracted from …

Opioid Vs Antidepressant Efficacy In Treatment Of Comorbid Chronic Pain And Depression In Older Adults: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Swanson

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Background: Complexity of treatment of older adults frequently suffering from comorbid chronic pain and depression necessitates a further understanding of how best to focus treatment for these conditions to increase functional ability, quality of life, social, physical, and emotional well-being. Nurse practitioners should be aware of how to best treat these patients. The question whether to treat the pain directly, treat the depression, or using combined treatment for both conditions is a barrier to effective treatment by clinicians.

Objectives: The purpose of this research is to compare the pharmacological treatment strategies and explore their differences, similarities, and effectiveness in improving …

The Correlation Between Postpartum Depression And Nutritional Intake: An Integrative Literature Review, Oana Vadineanu

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No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of The Mental Health, Coping Ability, And Related Nursing Interventions For Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment, Tia Rosenstein

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DEPAUL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING

NURSING 598 GRADUATE SYNTHES

An Analysis of the Mental Health, Coping Ability, and Related Nursing Interventions for Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

Tia Rosenstein

Faculty Sponsor: Linda Graf, DNP, CNM, WHNP-C, APN, RN

Background: Women experiencing the process of infertility treatment often face stressful events that can be discouraging and emotionally demanding. The physical demands are stressful and painful, however, the psychological issues can be just as challenging, often not addressed by the health care team. Mental stress, particularly anxiety and depression resulting from infertility, is an area often overlooked. Though, improving mental health for women …

Factors Effecting Parental Decision-Making In Measles, Mumps, And Rubella Vaccine Determination: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Cameron Anderson

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Background: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) are diseases that can be vaccinated against but have had a recent increase in incidence. The vaccination is not mandatory allowing parents to decide whether or not to vaccinate their child. Health decision-making is multifaceted including many sources of information and factors that surround it. This complicates the decision making especially regarding the MMR vaccination.

Objectives: This integrative literature review explored the factors and appraisal that parents conduct to make an informed decision regarding the MMR vaccination for their child.

Methods: A search from CINAHL Complete and PsychINFO, where the terms …

Implementation Of A Quality Practice Model In The Emergency Department, W Wysocki

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Implementation of a Quality Practice Model in the Emergency Department An Integrative Literature Review

Wojtek Wysocki

Faculty Sponsor: Larry Maturin, RN, MSN

Background: Various factors can affect delivery of care along with the efficiency of the effectiveness of the practice environment. In the last several decades’ significant changes occurred in the healthcare delivery systems that have created a setting that does not support delivery of quality care provided by nursing.

Objectives: The purpose of this research review is to explore the need for and implementation strategies of a quality practice setting attribute model in the ED that increases nursing satisfaction …

The Comparison Of Post Abortion Emotional Effects In African Americans And Other Races, Melissa Pinney

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The Comparison of Post Abortion Emotional Effects in African Americans and Other Races: An Integrative Literature Review

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Hartman, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: African American women tend to encounter pregnancy and infant loss twice as high as any other racial group; however, present research does not supply adequate information with regard to abortion concerning minority women. Consequently, African American females may be experiencing post abortion emotional effects and not be receiving proper mental health care.

Objective: To determine if African American women experience a higher rate of post abortion emotional effects compared to other races and …

Factors That Influence Smoking During Pregnancy: An Integrative Literature Review, Victoria Baylis

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For both the mother and the infant, the risks of smoking during pregnancy are numerous and have been studied for many decades. Despite this, some women still continue to smoke during pregnancy. The purpose of this integrative literature review is to identify contributing factors that influence women to smoke during pregnancy and to identify the factors that are modifiable by healthcare providers. This literature review acts as an additional resource that health providers may utilize in order to better understand why their patients continue to smoke and to inform their patients regarding smoking cessation during pregnancy. A computer-based search was …

Association Between Improved Mental Illness Treatment And Homelessness Outcomes, Madeline Caplice

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Background: A significantly higher percentage of the homeless population in the United States suffer from severe mental illness as compared to the total population. Research suggests that experiencing homelessness contributes to sensitivity to psychiatric distress in addition to less successful mental health recovery outcomes.

Objectives: This literature review sought to evaluate the effectiveness of improving mental illness treatment as a way to also combat homelessness through interventions such as supportive housing.

Methods: This integrative literature review was conducted using keywords “homelessness,” “mental illness,” and “supportive housing” to search the literature between 2010 and 2017.

Results: This study reveals that …

Effects Of Animal-Assisted Therapy Among Children With Mental Health Disorders, Alysa Amelio

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Abstract

Background: Mental health illness is on the rise amongst children in the United States. Research is still underway about alternative forms of therapy to provide to this vulnerable population. One of the alternative therapies utilized is Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT).

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of AAT on children whom have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted to include primary research that was peer reviewed, and completed within the last ten years. Data synthesis and analysis was completed to identify themes within the literature. The themes …

Challenges Associated With Advanced Maternal Age, Krupa Patel

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Abstract

Background: Advanced maternal age is a growing social phenomenon. The proportion of first births to women ages 35 years and over in the United States have increased. Women are prolonging childbearing to accommodate their careers. One’s socioeconomic status, culture, and a movement towards a women making herself and career a priority has contributed to the increasing number of advanced maternal age births.

Objective: The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding of the challenges associated with advanced maternal age pregnancies. This study looked into the challenges the mother faced at an older age, their reason behind …

Outcomes For Resistant Hypertension In Patient On Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Integrated Literature Review, Kelechukwu Otuonye

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No abstract provided.

The Salutogenic Effects Of Prayer And Meditation On Health Perception, Behavior, And Outcomes., Maryclaret Ndubuisi-Obi

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The Salutogenic Effects of Prayer and Meditation on Health Perception, Behaviors and Outcomes: An Integrative Literature Review

Maryclaret Ndubuisi-Obi

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Moxley, PhD, RN

Abstract

Background: Though spirituality in medicine has been around for centuries, it is not emphasized enough in modern medicine. The limited research availability within this domain has left healthcare professionals skeptical of the benefits to which prayer and meditation have within different patient populations and in the daily life of the ill-stricken.

Objective: The purpose of this integrated literature review is to determine if prayer and meditation pose a salutogenic effect that is beneficial to …

The Impact Of Behavioral And Alternative Therapy In Reducing Treatment Disparities In Childhood Adhd: An Integrative Literature Review, John Ter Louw

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The Impact of Behavioral and Alternative Therapy in Reducing Treatment Disparities in Childhood ADHD: An Integrative Literature Review

John Ter Louw

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: In the United States, significant disparity exists in the treatment of Childhood attention deficit disorder (ADHD) across a variety of demographic and geographic planes. Although current guidelines recommend a combination of pharmacy and behavioral/psychotherapy, present research provides evidence that many children receive pharmacological treatment alone to resolve symptoms.

Objective: To explore what research has been conducted regarding the use of a combination of pharmacological and behavioral/psychotherapy approaches to resolve symptoms of ADHD. …

Outcomes For Resistant Hypertension In Patient On Treatment For Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Integrated Literature Review, Kelechukwu Otuonye

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress: An Integrative Literature Review, Cassia Onken

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Pediatric Medical Traumatic Stress (PMTS) is a common occurrence and not well understood by the medical community. Therefore, identifying key concepts is necessary to provide early intervention for children and parents. The purpose of this literature review is to evaluate current research to determine common themes of PMTS. Questions included “What is known about the defining characteristics of PMTS?” and “What variable interactions predispose a child to PMTS development?” Articles were found using CINAHL, PsychInfo, PubMed, ProQuest, and Academic Search Complete using key words like acute stress disorder, post-traumatic stress, medical traumatic stress, pediatric, child, parent, and guardian. Studies had …

Stem Cell Therapy As An Effective Treatment Method For Traumatic Burn Injuries, Axita Patel

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Effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment for

Burn Patients: An Integrative Literature Review

Axita Patel

Faculty Sponsor: Elizabeth Moxley

Abstract

Background: Current literature suggests that packing burn wounds with antimicrobial solutions and skin barrier creams are no longer considered to be effective in the patient’s recovery process. Stem cell therapy has been introduced as an alternative treatment strategy that aims to yield reliable and improved patient outcomes.

Objectives: To explore what research has been conducted regarding stem cell therapy as a treatment option for burn patients and to explore the benefits of using the suggested newly proposed method as opposed to …

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Integrative Literature Review Of The Variations In Psychosocial Effects, Maggie Yastrow

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) is an orthopedic disorder among adolescents world-wide. The condition manifests as a curvature of the spine which can range from mild to severe. Treatment courses vary, and include a combination of clinical observation, physical therapy, orthopedic bracing and/or surgical intervention. Across treatment modalities, patients with AIS often experience significant physical and psychological changes. The literature points to both positive and negative psychosocial impacts that AIS and treatment cause. The purpose of this study was to compare positive and negative psychosocial outcomes among patients with AIS, relative to various patient and treatment variables. In order to do …

Advance Directives Should Be Part Of The Admission Process For Adults With Cancer: An Integrative Literature Review, Jennifer Leonard

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Advance Directives Should Be Part of the Admission Process for Adults with Cancer:

An Integrative Literature Review

Jennifer Leonard

Larry Maturin MSN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CCRN

Abstract

Background: Approximately 40 percent of individuals will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and less than half of those patients have an advance directive when admitted to an oncology service.

Objective: The purpose of the integrative literature review was to determine the current standards for advance directives; determine why patients do not have advance directives after being diagnosed with cancer.

Methods: The integrative literature review was conducted using keywords “advance directives, adult, …

Examining The Impact Of Prior Clinical Experience And Learning Outcomes During High-Fidelity Simulation In Nursing Education, Jacqueline Hamlin Bensfield

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No abstract provided.

Benefits Of Exercise In Severe Mental Illness, Heather M. Young

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BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS

Heather Young

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Barbra Harris, RN, PhD. & Dr. Kim Amer, RN, PhD.

Background: Several studies have provided evidence to support the benefits of exercise in offering protection from depression and as an intervention in the treatment of mental illness. Exercise in mental illness is not only beneficial to the mental health of the patients, studies have also shown that patients with a mental illness are at a significantly higher risk of physical health concerns and complications and exercise can help decrease many of those complications.

Objective: The purpose of this …

Effects Of Technology And Media On Childhood Obesity, Hannah Rutzick

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of obesity is substantially increasing among children in the United States. Despite current interventions used by families and pediatricians, a knowledge gap exists regarding the use of modern technology as a strategy to increase physical activity and prevent/treat childhood obesity.

Objective: The purpose of this review is to explore the influences of modern technology and the media on childhood obesity.

Methods: This integrative review evaluates the evidence from investigational studies that have examined the influences of modern technology on childhood obesity. The effects of the media as a contributing factor was also explored. PsycInfo, ProQuest and …

Effects Of Chronic Illness On Self-Image In Adolescents, Krista Stillson

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EFFECTS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS ON SELF-IMAGE IN ADOLESCENTS:

AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Krista Stillson

Abstract

Background: Chronic illness can pose more than just pathological effects on an individual. During the vulnerable developmental stage of adolescence, the psychological effects of disease can be equally as damaging. In adolescence, manifestations of chronic illness can cause a distorted self-image which may potentiate negative outcomes such as depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. For this reason, it is important for nurses to be aware of the broad impact that can accompany disease and use interventions to counteract such effects. Implementation of coping interventions can help …

Strategies To Decrease Depression From Social Isolation Among The Elderly Population, Erin Gallagher, Megan Russ

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Strategies to Decrease Depression from

Social Isolation Among the Elderly Population

Erin Gallagher and Megan Russ

Faculty Sponsor: Christina Lattner, DNP, APRN, AGNP-C, ANP-BC

Background: The lack of social interaction among the elderly population has been directly linked with higher rates of morbidity related to diabetes, arthritis, cancer, and heart disease, thus leading to higher rates of mortality.

Objectives: This comprehensive literature review selected a variety of social interactions to present to the elderly population to examine if an increase in socialization will decrease the depressive symptoms felt during social isolation.

Method: An integrative literature review of both qualitative and …

The Efficacy Of Treatment For Ptsd In Combat Veterans, Daniel Lutz

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

An integrative literature review to treatments available to combat veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Perceptions And Experiences Of Children Living With Type 1 Diabetes In A School Environment: An Integrative Literature Review, Michelle Gandhi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Type 1 diabetes affects many children across the world. Many of these children spend majority of their time at school where they may not receive appropriate support from school staff and peers in order to better manage their condition. Examining school-aged children who are living with type 1 diabetes and their perceptions and experiences can help guide school staff in creating an appropriate environment to meet the children’s needs.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to examine quantitative and qualitative studies that investigates common concepts that makes self-management of type 1 diabetes in children difficult while …

Inconsistencies In Geriatric Uti Management In Long Term Care, Wilsy Abraham

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Inconsistencies in Geriatric UTI Management in Long Term Care

Wilsy Abraham

Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Elizabeth Hartman

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections in nursing home facilities among older adults with studies reporting a 28-day mortality of 5%. Such infections are associated with high rates of morbidity, extended hospital stays, re-hospitalization, and significant healthcare expenses.

Objectives: To identify barriers in adherence to the management of UTI and how effective protocols can benefit the geriatric population. Although guidelines on UTI management are available, there are inconsistencies in adherence to managing the infection among healthcare …