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Accuracy Of Rn Visual Quantification Of Emesis Volumes In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Stephen Stoever

Seton Hall University DNP Final Projects

An important component of nursing assessment of feeding tolerance in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for both low-risk and high-risk babies, is the quantification of emesis volumes. While some nurses attempt to weigh the items saturated in emesis in order to quantify volume loss (QEV), there is no or limited consistency in this practice across nurses in this unit. Rather, volumes are “best-guessed” or estimated (EEV) and reported to the practitioner for decision-making. Often feed advances are paused or limited due to perceived feeding intolerance connected to emesis events in neonates.

For this project, 158 NICU nurses at a …

Parental Online Information Access And Childhood Vaccination Decisions In North America: Scoping Review, Sarah Ashfield, Lorie Donelle Phd, Rn, Fcan

Publications

BACKGROUND: Immunizing children throughout their early years prevents the spread of communicable disease and decreases the morbidity and mortality associated with many vaccine-preventable diseases. Searching online allows individuals rapid access to health information. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review was to develop an understanding of the existing literature of parents' online health information-seeking behaviors to inform their vaccination choices for their children and to identify gaps in the literature around parents' use of online health information and their vaccination choices. METHODS: A scoping review of peer-reviewed literature from Canada and the United States was performed. The following databases were utilized …

Healthcare-Seeking Behaviours In College Students And Young Adults: A Review, Dieu-My T. Tran, Angela Silvestri-Elmore

Nursing Faculty Research

Background/aims: To review the literature on college students’ healthcare-seeking behaviours to uncover the current evidence and promote better healthcare-seeking behaviours and essentially better health outcomes in young adults. Methods: The researchers conducted an extensive literature review using CINAHL, Cochrane, PubMed, EBSCOhost and Google Scholar in the years 2018 and 2019. The search was limited to the past 18 years (2000–2018) and to studies reported in the English language focused on the general healthcare-seeking behaviour of college students. The search was also extended to young adults (aged 18–39 years). Results: A total of 56 articles were identified for abstract review and …

Ratings Of Performance In Multisource Feedback: Comparing Performance Theories Of Residents And Nurses, Muhammed Tariq, Marjan Govaerts, Azam Afzal, Syed Ahsan Ali, Tabassum Zehra

Department for Educational Development

Background: Multisource feedback (MSF) is increasingly being used to assess trainee performance, with different assessor groups fulfilling a crucial role in utility of assessment data. However, in health professions education, research on assessor behaviors in MSF is limited. When assessing trainee performance in work settings, assessors use multidimensional conceptualizations of what constitutes effective performance, also called personal performance theories, to distinguish between various behaviors and sub competencies., This may not only explain assessor variability in Multi Source Feedback, but also result in differing acceptance (and use) of assessment data for developmental purposes. The purpose of this study was to explore …

Caring Near And Far By Connecting Community-Based Clients And Family Member/Friend Caregivers Using Passive Remote Monitoring: Protocol For A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial, Lorie Donelle Phd, Rn, Fcan, Sandra Regan, Michael Kerr, Merrick Zwarenstein, Michael Bauer, Grace Warner, Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Aleksandra Zecevic, Elizabeth Borycki, Dorothy Forbes, Lori Weeks, Bev Leipert, Emily Read

Publications

BACKGROUND: Significant chronic disease challenges exist among older adults. However, most older adults want to remain at home even if their health conditions challenge their ability to live independently. Yet publicly funded home care resources are scarce, private home care is expensive, and family/friend caregivers have limited capacity. Many older adults with chronic illness would require institutional care without the support from family member/friend caregivers. This role raises the risk of physical health problems, stress, burnout, and depression. Passive remote monitoring (RM), the use of sensors that do not require any action by the individual for the system to work, …

The Impact Of High-Fidelity Simulation On Nursing Student’S Flexible And Reflective Thinking In Higher Education, Hungwei Tseng, Lori Hill

Higher Learning Research Communications

This study evaluated the effect of high-fidelity simulation with both mannequins and live actors on flexible and reflective thinking of nursing students. Students enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program were recruited to participate in this study. Ninety students, all female, completed both pre- and post-surveys. The researchers conducted a paired samples t-test to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in students’ level of flexible thinking before and after they experienced the high-fidelity simulation. Moreover, we conducted multivariate correlational analysis to examine the relationships between flexible thinking and reflective thinking. In general, statistical results in this study provide …

The Impact Of High-Fidelity Simulation On Nursing Students’ Flexible And Reflective Thinking In Higher Education, Hungwei Tseng, Lori Hill

Research, Publications & Creative Work

This study evaluated the effect of high-fidelity simulation with both mannequins and live actors on flexible and reflective thinking of nursing students. Students enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program were recruited to participate in this study. Ninety students, all female, completed both pre- and post-surveys. The researchers conducted a paired samples t-test to determine if there is a statistically significant difference in students’ level of flexible thinking before and after they experienced the high-fidelity simulation. Moreover, we conducted multivariate correlational analysis to examine the relationships between flexible thinking and reflective thinking. In general, statistical results in this study provide empirical …

Application Of Auricular Point Acupressure For Pain In Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease And Their Caregivers, Chao Hsing Yeh, Mengchi Li, Jennifer Wenzel, Mollie Fox, Aiguo Nni, Jennifer Kawi

Nursing Faculty Research

Objective: To explore the feasibility of Auricular Point Acupressure (APA) to self-manage pain among patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) and their caregivers (patient-caregiver dyads). Methods: A two-phase study design was used. Phase 1 was designed to explore the experiences of the dyads in using APA to manage chronic pain. In Phase 2, we examined the revised intervention protocol to manage pain. All of the study activities were conducted at the participants’ homes. Results: In Phase 1, five dyads (patients and caregivers) who received the APA treatment reported marked and immediate outcomes but there were challenges in applying …

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State Actions And Shortages Of Personal Protective Equipment And Staff In U.S. Nursing Homes, Diane M. Gibson, Jessica Greene

Publications and Research

BACKGROUND: It is crucial that nursing homes have adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and staff to protect residents and staff from COVID-19. Some states have taken actions to mitigate shortages of PPE and staffing in nursing homes, including creating dedicated long-term care (LTC) teams and supporting staffing capacity.

OBJECTIVE: To examine whether state actions and nursing home characteristics are associated with shortages of PPE and staffing.

DESIGN AND SETTING: Facility-level data, released July 31, 2020, from the Nursing Home COVID-19 Public File, were combined with data from other sources. Our sample was the 13,445 facilities with information about PPE and …

From Caregiver To Patient And Back Again ... My Covid Experience, Marie B. Thornton

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

As a Registered Nurse and a member of the nursing faculty at a public university, my primary role and instinct is to be a caregiver. Here is my story about becoming a patient with COVID-19 and finally returning to be a caregiver once again.

Simulation: An Effective Tool For Mentoring The Novice Nursing Faculty, Charlene B. Smith, Jeanne Hamner, Carol Hession, Cari Granier, Travis "Pete" Lewis, Ashley Thibodeaux

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Abstract

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) (2019) reported in 2018-2019, U.S. nursing schools turned away more than 75,000 qualified applicants from baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs due to insufficient numbers of faculty and clinical sites. Two-thirds of the nursing schools related a shortage of nursing faculty and/or clinical preceptors as a reason for not admitting qualified applicants (AACN, 2019).

There is a triad of challenges facing nursing today. The evolving triad is a nursing shortage, a lack of clinical facilities and nursing faculty. Nursing education must increase enrollment to fulfill the upcoming nursing shortage. Nursing schools are …

Communicating Confidently: Skills For Nursing Student Clinical Success, Cari Granier

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Background: Ineffective communication in healthcare has been tied to medical errors and provider stress (Chaharsoughi et al., 2014). Many nursing students struggle when communicating in the clinical setting because they lack confidence. When left unaddressed, this issue can follow students as they begin their nursing careers. Purpose: The study focused on measuring how confident undergraduate nursing students felt communicating with patients, visitors, nurses, and faculty in the clinical setting prior to and after instructor-led interventions. Methods: 17 first-year baccalaureate nursing students from Nicholls State University volunteered to participate. Participants were asked to anonymously complete a survey prior …

Brown Bag Review For Identification Of Discrepancies In Patient Medication Use, Chandra James, Shawna Mason, Shellye Vardaman, Amy Yoder Spurlock

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Patients suffer unintentional harm from their medications. Many organizations have proposed that healthcare providers implement strategies to decrease medication related harm for patients. This study implemented a brown bag review along with medication safety education within a clinic that caters to the poor and uninsured. It was notable that the majority of the participants educational levels were equivalent to a high school graduate or beyond. In the pre-intervention survey, they expressed that they were knowledgeable about the purpose of their medicines, they knew the correct way to use their medications, and they were aware of potential side effects. During their …

Feasibility Of Treating High Grade Gliomas In Children With Tumor-Treating Fields: A Case Series., John Crawford, Marlon G Saria, Girish Dhall, Ashley Margol, Santosh Kesari

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

Children diagnosed with high grade gliomas (HGG) have dismal prognoses and treatment options remain limited. Tumor treating fields (TTFields) in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) is approved for the treatment of newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) in adult patients. However, clinical experience with TTFields in the pediatric HGG population is lacking. This retrospective review of four clinical cases was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of treating children diagnosed with HGG off-label with TTFields. Patients were evaluated for device compliance, safety, and outcome. Treatment with TTFields was delivered via four transducer arrays placed on the shaved scalp, which were connected to …

Doulas In The U.S.: State Of Science – Can Nursing Students Help Support Laboring Women And Reduce Health Disparities? A Literature Review, Miah Arechiga

McNair Research Journal SJSU

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A Narrative Analysis Of Psychological Adjustments Of Professionals Transitioning To Work Following Cerebral Vascular Accident (Cva), Mabel Munachiso Korie

Theses & Dissertations

This research study was a narrative analysis of the psychological adjustment of professionals transitioning to work after a cerebral vascular accident, commonly known as a stroke. The purpose of this research was to explore the psychological adjustment of professionals who returned to work after a stroke following their subsequent rehabilitation. This has been an important subject because stroke research predominantly addresses older adults, which means that there has not been enough information on the experience of affected working-age professionals. The Roy Adaptation Model and Social Cognitive Theory were the frameworks for the study. The data collected were from audio-recorded and …

“A Study To Assess The Correlation Between Level Of Critical Thinking Ability And Competency In Performing Neurological Assessment Among Nursing Students Of Selected Nursing Colleges Of Udupi District, Karnataka”, Piyali Saha

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study entitled “A study to assess the correlation between the level of critical thinking ability and competency in performing neurological assessment among nursing students of selected Nursing colleges of Udupi district” was conducted by Ms. Piyali Saha in partial fulfillment of the degree of master of science in nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal. The objectives of the study were to identify the level of critical thinking ability among nursing students, assess the level of knowledge regarding neurological assessment among nursing students, assess the level of competency in performing neurological assessment …

“A Comparative Study To Assess The Attitude And Self-Reported Practices Of Self- Medication Among The Healthcare And Non- Healthcare Undergraduate Students Of Selected Institutions Of A University In Udupi District, Karnataka”, Ilakkiya P

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT “A comparative study to assess the attitude and self-reported practices of self- medication among the healthcare and non-healthcare undergraduate students of selected Institutions of a University in Udupi District, Karnataka” was carried out by Ms. Ilakkiya P in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka. The objective of the study was to compare the attitude and self-reported practices of self-medication among the undergraduate students of healthcare and non- healthcare. The study aimed at assessing the attitude on self-medication in terms …

"“A Cross-Sectional Study To Assess The Body Mechanics, Perceived Musculoskeletal Problems And Health-Seeking Behaviour Among Construction Workers Of Udupi District.” ", Raghavendra Nayak

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A study to assess the body mechanics perceived musculoskeletal problems and health-seeking behaviour of construction workers of Udupi district was carried out at construction sites in selected panchayats of Udupi district by Mr Raghavendra Nayak for the award of MSc Nursing Degree. The objectives of the study were to assess the body mechanics, to find the perceived musculoskeletal problems and health-seeking behaviour among construction workers of Udupi district. The modified conceptual framework adopted from Irwin Rosen Stocks Health- Belief Model 1950 for the study. Through quantitative research approach cross-sectional survey design used in the study. The simple random sampling …

“A Study To Assess The Perception Towards Tobacco Consumption And Its Usage Among The Auto Rickshaw Drivers Of Udupi District, Karnataka”, Shakeel Mohan

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study entitled “A study to assess the perception towards tobacco consumption and its usage among the auto rickshaw drivers of Udupi District, Karnataka” was carried out by Mr. Shakeel Mohan in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal, MAHE, Manipal. The objectives of the study were to assess the perception towards tobacco consumption among the auto rickshaw drivers as measured by rating scale on perception towards tobacco consumption, to determine the usage of tobacco products among the auto rickshaw drivers as measured by tobacco …

“A Study To Assess The Knowledge On Post Exposure Prophylaxis And Adherence To Needle Stick Injury Prevention Measures Among Nurses In Selected Hospitals Of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka”, Kusumavathi .

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study titled, “A study to assess the knowledge on post exposure prophylaxis and adherence to needle stick injury prevention measures among nurses in selected hospitals of Udupi taluk.” was conducted by Ms. Kusumavathi in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of Master of Science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, MAHE. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge on post exposure prophylaxis among nurses, and to observe adherence to needle stick injury preventive measures. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was based on health belief model” by Hochbaum, Rosenstock …

“Awareness About Rights Of Older Adults, Attitude And Perception Towards Ageism Among The College Students Of Udupi District: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study”, Angel Thomas

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study entitled: “Awareness about rights of older adults, attitude and perception towards ageism among the college students of Udupi district: A descriptive cross-sectional study.” Ageing is an unavoidable and irreversible biological process which has its own advancements beyond the human control. Globally the ratio of the elderly population is growing rapidly, because of the medical advancements and decreased fertility ratio. It is important to protect the rights of the older adults to reduce the mistreatment against them. The objectives of the study were to determine the awareness level of the college students on the rights of the …

“ Life Style Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure Among Working Women Of Selected Institutions Of Udupi Taluk: A Case Control Study.”, Priya Laveena Alva

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study entitled “Life style factors associated with elevated blood pressure among working women of selected institutions of Udupi Taluk: A case control study” was conducted by Ms Priya Laveena Alva in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of Master of Science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal. The objective of the study was to identify the lifestyle factors that contributed to elevated blood pressure among working women. The conceptual framework for the study was based on Kaoru Ishiwaka fishbone model 1968. A quantitative study with case control design was adopted for the …

" “A Study To Assess The Pattern Of Smartphone Usage, Smartphone Addiction And Associated Subjective Health Problems Among Nursing Students Of Selected Colleges Of Udupi District” ", Joyce Machado

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study titled “A study to assess the pattern of smartphone usage, smartphone addiction and associated subjective health problems among nursing students of selected colleges of Udupi District” was conducted by Joyce Machado in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Masters of science in Nursing at Manipal College of Nursing Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. The objectives of the study were to assess the pattern of smartphone usage, smartphone addiction, study habits and subjective health problems associated with smartphone usage, among nursing students. The conceptual framework used for the study was based on Technology …

"“A Descriptive Study To Assess The Knowledge And Attitude Towards Global Warming And Perceived Impacts Of Regional Climate Change On Health Among The Health Science Students Of Udupi District, Karnataka” ", Badaplin Rynjah

Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT A research study A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and the attitude towards Global warming and perceived impacts of regional climate change on health among the health science students of Udupi district, Karnataka was conducted by Ms Badaplin Rynjah as a partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Nursing, at Manipal College of Nursing, MAHE, Manipal. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge on Global warming among the students of health science, attitude towards environmental protection and assess the perception on impact of regional climate change on health among …

Empowering Nurses Of Minority In The Face Of Incivility And Bullying: Through The Lens Of Phenomenology, Corrine Floyd

Dissertations

Abstract

Up to 85% of nurses have reported exposure to incivility in the workplace (Hunt & Marini, 2012). The often-subtle nature of incivility toward nurses in a minority population may partially explain why it remains a problem. Healthcare organizations realize the need for civility to counter the high turnover rate, staff shortages, and low job satisfaction reported by nurses, but lack understanding of how nurses of a minority population perceive incivility and bullying. This study aimed to answer the research question how do nurses with minority representation experience incivility and bullying versus empowerment in the workplace? A descriptive phenomenological design …

Parental Online Information Access And Childhood Vaccination Decisions In North America: Scoping Review, Sarah Ashfield, Lorie Donelle

Nursing Publications

Background: Immunizing children throughout their early years prevents the spread of communicable disease and decreases the morbidity and mortality associated with many vaccine-preventable diseases. Searching online allows individuals rapid access to health information. Objective: The purpose of this review was to develop an understanding of the existing literature of parents’ online health information-seeking behaviors to inform their vaccination choices for their children and to identify gaps in the literature around parents’ use of online health information and their vaccination choices. Methods: A scoping review of peer-reviewed literature from Canada and the United States was performed. The following databases were utilized …

The Comparison Between Delayed Cord Clamping And Immediate Cord Clamping On Fetal Outcomes, Aydan Drake, Kelsey Mawyer

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The research question that is being asked is, are newborns, who are delivered vaginally, that have their umbilical cord clamped immediately after birth at a disadvantage for improved health benefits compared to newborns who received delayed cord clamping? Delayed cord clamping is a procedure performed after the baby is born in which healthcare providers delay clamping the umbilical cord in order to allow blood from the placenta to be transferred into the newborn. Delayed cord clamping is performed 25 seconds to 5 minutes after birth. The study used gathered data from 9 university hospitals in 4 different countries and involved …

For People Over The Age 65, Does The Use Of Cloth Face Masks Help Lower The Transmission Of Covid-19 Compared With The Use Of Gaiter Masks?, Abigail Mills, Joelle Harthun

Fall Showcase for Research and Creative Inquiry

The COVID19 pandemic has generated rumors and conspiracy theories: -Origin of the virus, its modes of transmission, the options for preventing and treating it, and the actions governments have taken (Vraga & Jacobsen, 2020). Which is more effective: cloth face masks or neck gaiters. Gaiter masks fit very loosely around the mouth and nose. According to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, your mask should fully cover your nose and chin: preventing breathing in any droplets (Schive, 2020). Masks need to be tightly woven; you cannot see the individual fibers when holding it up to the light (Schive, 2020). Masks should be …