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Effective Learning Methods For Clinical Skills In Simulation Laboratories: High-Fidelity Mannequins And Standardized Patients, Sandra Cupic

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Many nursing programs are utilizing simulation laboratories to teach clinical skills in a safe environment. Two modes of high-fidelity simulation—high-fidelity mannequins and standardized patients (SPs)—allow for an interactive experience that closely resembles the health care setting.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to compare the two high-fidelity simulation methods—high-fidelity mannequins and standardized patients (SPs)—and their benefits when it comes to the development of nursing skills. Furthermore, the paper explored how skills learning laboratories can be optimized.

Method: An integrative literature review of 19 research articles was conducted using databases of CINAHL, ERIC, …

Risk Factors Related To Hiv Transmission In African American Men Who Have Sex With Other Men, Joseph Kunst

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: HIV infections and diagnoses among African American MSM continue to increase, despite ongoing education and improved access to health care. However, there are limited attempts to understand why African American MSM are more susceptible to acquiring HIV.

Purpose: To identify risk factors that lead to a difference in HIV transmission in men who have sex with other men and specifically African American MSM .

Methods: An integrative literature review was performed using Cumulative Index of Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, and ProQuest. Different combinations of text were used in the search including the following key words: HIV or …

Self-Perception Of Body Image In Female Patients Living With Ostomies, Elizabeth Cairns

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Women living with ostomies face altered function and appearance of their bodies resulting in social challenges as well as altered self-perception of body image.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of living with a stoma on self-perception of body image among females and well as identify current and proposed interventions to promote a positive body image in this population.

Method: An integrative review of the literature was conducted searching the databases CINAHL, ProQuest, and PsycINFO. Search terms included ostomy, stoma, ileostomy, colostomy, perception, body image, woman, women, and female.

Results: Many women experience negative …

The Effects Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine Therapies On Cognition In Older Adults Diagnosed With Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Integrative Literature Review, Candance Swanigan

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Background: The aging U.S. population is expected to produce a significant increase in persons with progressive cognitive impairment or dementia. A method to prevent, halt, or slow this decline has yet to be found. Research suggests that a multidomain approach in the early stages of impairment, such as in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) should be investigated as an integrative strategy to prevent cognitive decline. Complementary and alternative therapies have the ability to be a part of an integrative approach to preventing cognitive decline.

Objectives: The purpose of study is to explore what research has been conducted regarding complementary and alternative …

Common Components Of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Prevention Intervention Programs: A Review Of Literature, Ross Siemering

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are the most common yet completely preventable cause of mental disability in the western world.

Objective: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to examine and identify the common elements among varying interventions for FASD prevention that have demonstrated effectiveness for reducing the risk of FASD to better understand what defining features may contribute to the efficacy of the interventions.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted. The databases searched included: CINAHL, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Science Direct. Articles were then reviewed to determine if they were appropriate for inclusion based upon …

Attitudes And Beliefs Among Anesthesia Provides Regarding Smartphone Use For Intraoperative Anesthetic Management, Jasprit Dulat, Marjorie Reeves

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Smartphone technology has evolved at the same accelerated pace as healthcare technological innovation. The literature shows that healthcare providers already utilize Smartphone technology to bridge gaps in knowledge and provide quality care to patients. Critics of these advancements are leery about Smartphone use in the operating room (OR) because it may be a source of distraction for anesthesia providers; however, supporters argue that their use is also recognized as a potential aid in learning. Objectives: This study was conducted to assess workplace attitudes and beliefs regarding the use of Smartphones in the operating room in order to establish policies …

Factors Associated With The Rise In Repeat Cesarean Deliveries, Danielle Walczak

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Abstract

Background: Women choose elective repeat cesarean deliveries as opposed to vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC’s) based on various reasons and these choices are most often made without adequate education from healthcare professionals.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to determine why there is a continuing rise in elective repeat cesareans and whether women in the United States are being routinely informed of VBAC’s based off of their decision for the mode of delivery.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the databases of CINAHL, PubMed, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health, and other studies from journals …

Motivation For Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Among Non-High Risk Patients: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Eva Vanoer

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Motivation for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Among Non-High Risk Patients: An Integrative Review of the Literature

Eva Vanoer

Faculty: Linda Graf, CNM, WHNP-C, DNP

Abstract

Background: Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has allowed for highly accurate screening for trisomy 21, 18, and 13 in high-risk expectant mothers since 2011. Despite high cost, it is now being used in the low-risk, general population. Few studies exist that illustrate why low-risk mothers want to elect this testing and if it as effective for them as it is for the high-risk population.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review is to identify key motivators that …

Hispanic Women’S Beliefs And Attitudes Around Type 2 Diabetes: 
An Integrative Literature Review, Maritza Perez

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Hispanic women have a higher rate of diabetes and complications and their management needs to be improved. It is important to have a better understanding of this populations attitudes and beliefs to better tailor prevention and management of type 2 diabetes efforts.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review was to examine literature to date, which describes Hispanic women’s beliefs and attitudes surrounding their type 2 diabetes.

Method: An integrative literature design was performed using the databases CINAHL, PubMed, and Psychinfo. The search terms included diabetes, diabetes type 2, Hispanic, Latina, women, beliefs, attitudes, and perceptions.

Results: There …

Maternal Mortality In Non-Hispanic Black Women, Amelia Major

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Background: The United States has the highest maternal mortality among all developed countries, among these mothers, non-Hispanic black women are three times more likely than women of any other racial group to die from pregnancy-related causes.

Purpose: To investigate racial disparities among pregnant women who die from pregnancy related causes (maternal mortality) and determine possible interventions to improve outcomes.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to analyze peer-reviewed articles published from 2007 to 2018; a computerized search of literature was performed using Cumulative Index to Nursing and Health Literature (CINAHL), Proquest Nursing and Allied Health Sources, …

Physical And Mental Health Literacy And Its Impact On Asian Americans’ Health Outcomes, Scarlett Choi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: For Asian Americans (AA), cultural barriers bring an added challenge to accessing and navigating the already very complex US healthcare system which in turn contributes to limited health literacy among this population. While physical and mental health literacy are closely related to a person’s overall health, there is a limited synthesis of published data on the impact of physical and mental health literacy on health outcomes among AA.

Purpose of Study: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to review the existing studies on the impact of physical and mental health literacy on general health outcomes …

Alternative Headache Treatments In Adolescents: An Integrative Literature Review, Joanna Youstra

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Alternative Headache Treatments in Adolescents:

An Integrated Literature Review

Joanna Youstra

Faculty Sponsor: Lauren Rossen

Background: Complementary and alternative therapies can be integrated into treatment to help reduce the level of pain. However, there are limited studies to explore literature for studies to identify the modalities of CAM that have demonstrated efficiency on decreasing headache pain and influencing factors affecting the use of CAM for headache in adolescents.

Objectives: The objective was to determine what are the most commonly used modalities of CAM and what are the factors influencing adolescents to choose CAM use.

Method: An integrative literature review was …

Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Pain Management In Adolescents To Prevent Opioid Dependency: An Integrative Literature Review, Margaret Norton

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Pain medications like opioids are beneficial for treating serious, painful medical conditions like surgeries or cancers, but abuse of these medications can occur with lethal side effects. There is a significant opioid epidemic on the rise in the United States because of over-prescription and abuse.

Objectives: To identify complementary and alternative medicine to opioid pain medication prescriptions in order to determine if these alternative and non-pharmacological pain management practices can decrease the risk of opioid addiction in children and adolescents who are coping with pain.

Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted. The keywords children, adolescents, pain management, complementary …

Barriers To Cervical Cancer Screening Among Hispanic Women, Lauren Wils

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

ABSTRACT

Background: Although rates of cervical cancer have greatly decreased since the development of the Papanicolaou (Pap) smear in the 1950s and more recently, the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine, Hispanic women suffer from disproportionately higher incidence and mortality rates than any other ethnic/minority group. At 9.4 women per 100,000 cases, cervical cancer is still one of the leading causes of cancer death among Hispanic women due to screening disparities.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify cultural and social barriers to cervical cancer screening specific to the Hispanic population that are often overlooked in classic research on healthcare disparities.

Methods …

Factors Preventing Pregnant Teens From Early And Adequate Prenatal Care: An Integrative Literature Review, Clare Keffer

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Pregnant teens and their infants are exceptionally vulnerable to adverse birth outcomes. The most reliable way to reduce the incidence of these negative outcomes is to receive early and adequate prenatal care. There are a number of factors that prevent pregnant teens from receiving or even seeking prenatal care, including limited access, a lack of social support, and stigmas or biases held by cultures or even health care providers.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review is to explore factors preventing pregnant teenagers from receiving early and adequate prenatal care, and the consequences they may encounter …

Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo): A Review Of Clinical Indications And Barriers To Efficacy Within Acute Care Inpatient Pediatric Populations, Luke Schulte

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an increasingly utilized form of cardiopulmonary life-support therapy to treat patients with severe acute respiratory failure or cardiac failure.

Objectives: The purpose of this review is to describe the overall effectiveness of the current use of ECMO intervention within inpatient hospital settings for pediatric patients, and to explore potential barriers in intervention effectiveness

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the following databases: CINHAL, PubMed, and DePaul Libraries Worldwide from January 1, 2008 until August 1, 2018. Search terms included extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ECMO, extracorporeal life support, ECLS, pediatric, adolescent, infant, neonate, …

Pediatric Peanut Allergy Prevalence Review, Kaitlyn Lynch

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Abstract

Background: The rates of childhood allergies are increasing, prompting the need for continued research. The specific immune reaction to the allergen, peanuts, is the highest reported food allergy in children. The gap in knowledge is regarding the reasons behind the increased prevalence rates and the discrepancies in recommended guidelines for infant introduction of peanuts.

Purpose of Study: The review of studies narrowed down the reasons for prevalence and combined the current research into one integrative review. Additionally, the research standardized protocol recommendations for the early introduction of peanuts in infancy. The integrative review consolidated recent research on peanut prevalence …

The Transition Of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients From Pediatric To Adult Services, Irena Haghighi

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: The transition from pediatric to adult care in the JIA population is currently in need of refinement so that adolescents undergoing the transition may be more successful in their adult care programs. JIA has a large group of patients crossing over from pediatrics to adult care, and thus needs to have a more structured and appropriate approach to providing care in this transition.

Objectives: To understand how transition from pediatric to adult services in the JIA population is defined, and identify elements that may be implemented to facilitate better transitional programs.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using …

Barriers To Dietary Adherence In Children With Celiac Disease, Kiley M. Janas

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only treatment option available for those with celiac disease. Barriers to dietary compliance have been studied among adults, but limited attempts have been made in exploring barriers of dietary adherence in children, as well as strategies to overcome the barriers.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the barriers of adherence to a gluten-free diet among children with celiac disease as well as explore effective strategies that could be used to increase dietary adherence.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted using the databases PubMed, Cumulative Index …

Opioid Alternative Medications: Crna Beliefs, Opinions, And Practices, David Velasco

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Opioids are powerful pain medications that have significant side effects. Opioid alternative administration can treat analgesia and limit opioid administration.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine and describe CRNAs’ beliefs, opinions, and practices on administering opioid medications versus opioid alternative strategies to treat intraoperative pain.

Method: A qualitative, survey study design using semi-structured interviews was conducted. Twelve CRNAs were interviewed and audio recorded discussing their perspectives and opinions on administering opioid alternatives.

Results: Two themes were established: barriers and promoting factors with each theme containing sub themes. The subthemes under barriers included: …

Barriers To Providing Psychiatric Care Within Cook County Public Health System: An Integrative Literature Review, Elizabeth Ann Reuter

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Abstract

Background: Cook County Public Health Systems located in Cook County, Illinois, are responsible for providing free and low cost psychiatric care to thousands of residents despite continuing state and federal budget cuts and inadequate Medicaid reimbursements. This not only financially strains county taxpayers, but it also limits treatment options, negatively impacts patients, and places an extreme burden on the public service workforce.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify the major barriers of providing psychiatric care within Cook County Public Health Systems.

Method: An integrative literature review was conductedusing the databases of Academic Search …

Risk Factors And Frequency Of Unplanned Readmissions To The Picu, Ashley Walter

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Early unplanned readmissions to the PICU can be costly to the patient and their family, as well as the hospital. Readmissions have negative outcomes such as increased length of stay and higher morbidity and mortality rates. Determining the frequency of readmissions and the risk factors that lead to them may help plan and prevent these situations.

Objectives: The purpose of the integrative literature review was to identify the frequency of and risk factors leading to early unplanned readmission to the PICU and to determine interventions that may prevent them.

Method: An integrative literature review was completed to identify risk …

An Examination Of Effective Integrative Medicinal Models For Adult Critical Care: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Carleen Xiong

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Abstract

Background: In America, there is an increased interest and growth of integrative medicine (IM) with traditional medicine. Currently, effective IM models exist in lower acute care settings. Identifying these successful models and determining barriers in critical care can pave the way for evidence-based integration into acute critical care units.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to explore current research to examine effective IM models in acute care and recommend evidence-based practices that can be integrated in critical care settings given environment specific barriers.

Method: An integrative literature review was completed to research common traits of effective …

Fatigue Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis In Young Adults, Sydney Van Alstyne

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Often, practitioners do not address their Rheumatoid Arthritis patients' fatigue and do not perceive it as a detriment to the patient's wellness. In actuality, fatigue has been determined to be proportionate to the other variables, such as pain and disease progression, of rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives: to determine the cause(s) of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis and determine how fatigue can be used in a clinical setting to determine disease progression and status in patients suffering from chronic illness.

Method: This integrative literature review was conducted using the keywords, “fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, young adults, perception of fatigue” to search the literature …

Management Of Risk Factors To Decrease Peanut Allergy Occurrences In The Youth Population, Emily Vukovich

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Recent increases in prevalence of peanut allergy has become a significant public health concern. There are many risk factors that have been determined to cause development of peanut allergies. These risk factors include genetics, race, sex, primary, and secondary prevention. Previous guidelines have given no evidence that preventing an infant from allergenic foods stunts development of peanut allergy.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify if early exposure to peanut prevents occurrence of peanut allergy development.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted undergoing extensive search for studies that have focused …

Management Of Risk Factors To Decrease Peanut Allergy Occurrences In The Youth Population, Emily Vukovich

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Abstract

Background: Recent increases in prevalence of peanut allergy has become a significant public health concern. There are many risk factors that have been determined to cause development of peanut allergies. These risk factors include genetics, race, sex, primary, and secondary prevention. Previous guidelines have given no evidence that preventing an infant from allergenic foods stunts development of peanut allergy.

Objectives: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify if early exposure to peanut prevents occurrence of peanut allergy development.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted undergoing extensive search for studies that have focused …

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors And Spontaneous Abortions In Early Pregnancies: An Integrated Review Of Literature, Monsurat Okesanjo

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: 30 percent of women with Cardiovascular diseases have a risk of having a miscarriage. Modifiable risk factors such as obesity, smoking, drug use, diabetes and/or hypertension are those that can be changed. Non-modifiable risk factors like race, age, or family predisposition are those that cannot be changed but can be controlled.

Objective: The purpose of this literature review is to identify cardiovascular risk factors that can potentially result in a miscarriage of 18-week gestation or less and to properly apply nursing interventions to reduce the number of potential miscarriages.

Method: An integrative literature review was conducted with widespread …

Determining Risk Factors To Decrease Maternal Mortality Related To Chronic Hypertension: An Integrative Literature Review, Chelsea Stellmach

Grace Peterson Nursing Research Colloquium

Background: Maternal mortality ratio (MMR) in the United States in 2015 was 26.4, higher than many other developed countries. Maternal deaths due to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are on the rise, including chronic hypertension. Chronic hypertension is defined as blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg before pregnancy or during the first 20 weeks of gestation. This condition occurs in up to 5% of pregnancies which are more likely to result in adverse maternal outcomes. Nearly 40% of maternal deaths are preventable, especially those related to chronic diseases.

Objectives: The purpose of the integrative literature review was to …

The Benefits Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Integrative Review Of Literature, Kali Polich

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Abstract

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized by joint swelling, tenderness, synovial joint destruction all of which leads to disability as well as premature death. It is a disease that affects all bodily systems as well as daily living. The current methods of treatment are aggressive medications in various forms. Complementary and alternative methods (CAMs) of treatment can be useful in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis as well as improving the quality of daily living.

Objectives: The purpose of a literature review was to explore the current treatment methods of Rheumatoid Arthritis as well …

The Impact Of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Design On Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Of Premature Neonates: Single Rooms Vs. Multi-Bed Wards An Integrated Literature Review, Tory Bugaieski

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Background: Preterm birth is a significant cause of infant death and disability, including impaired neurodevelopmental functioning. Many recent studies report beneficial effects of single-family room (SFR) versus multi-bed-ward design in NICUs, however few studies focus on the neurodevelopmental-associated outcomes. Identification of positive and negative neurodevelopment in each environment will allow nurses and other healthcare providers to strategize patient placement and moderate environmental stimuli to maximize neurodevelopmental outcomes in both settings.

Objectives: The purpose of this literature review was to explore current research to evaluate whether neurodevelopmental outcome (including cognitive delay, hearing deficit or loss, and visual impairment) differs between preterm …