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Ranking Of Health Problems And Prioritization Of Cancer Education Topics By African American Communities In South Carolina, E. Sylvia Melikam, Gayenell S. Magwood Phd, Rn, Faha, Faan, Marvella Ford, Judith Salley, Latecia Abraham-Hilaire, Joni Nelson, Audrey Mccrary-Quarles, Cammie Berry, Delaram Sirizi, Kathleen B. Cartmell Jan 2024

Ranking Of Health Problems And Prioritization Of Cancer Education Topics By African American Communities In South Carolina, E. Sylvia Melikam, Gayenell S. Magwood Phd, Rn, Faha, Faan, Marvella Ford, Judith Salley, Latecia Abraham-Hilaire, Joni Nelson, Audrey Mccrary-Quarles, Cammie Berry, Delaram Sirizi, Kathleen B. Cartmell

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Despite landmark breakthroughs in cancer research, African American adults (AA) bear the highest cancer burden compared to other racial groups in the United States (US). AA adults have twice the likelihood of dying from prostate and uterine cancers compared to White adults, suggesting that there are fundamental issues yet to be addressed when developing and implementing cancer-preventative programs for AA communities. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) empowers community members to identify and prioritize their health problems and preferred strategies to tackle these issues. In alignment with the CBPR approach, the South Carolina Cancer Disparities Research Center (SC CADRE) undertook a study …


Harnessing The Power Of Complementarity Between Smart Tracking Technology And Associated Health Information Technologies: Longitudinal Study, Youyou Tao, Ruilin Zhu, Dezhi Wu Jan 2024

Harnessing The Power Of Complementarity Between Smart Tracking Technology And Associated Health Information Technologies: Longitudinal Study, Youyou Tao, Ruilin Zhu, Dezhi Wu

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Background: Smart tracking technology (STT) that was applied for clinical use has the potential to reduce 30-day all-cause readmission risk through streamlining clinical workflows with improved accuracy, mobility, and efficiency. However, previously published literature has inadequately addressed the joint effects of STT for clinical use and its complementary health ITs (HITs) in this context. Furthermore, while previous studies have discussed the symbiotic and pooled complementarity effects among different HITs, there is a lack of evidence-based research specifically examining the complementarity effects between STT for clinical use and other relevant HITs. Objective: Through a complementarity theory lens, this study aims to …


Impact Of Telehealth On Health Disparities Associated With Travel Time To Hospital For Patients With Recurrent Admissions: 4-Year Panel Data Analysis, Youyou Tao, Ace Vo, Dezhi Wu, Junyuan Lin, Kala Seal, Abhay Mishra, Arindam Brahma Jan 2024

Impact Of Telehealth On Health Disparities Associated With Travel Time To Hospital For Patients With Recurrent Admissions: 4-Year Panel Data Analysis, Youyou Tao, Ace Vo, Dezhi Wu, Junyuan Lin, Kala Seal, Abhay Mishra, Arindam Brahma

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Background: Geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic differences in health outcomes persist despite the global focus on these issues by health organizations. Barriers to accessing care contribute significantly to these health disparities. Among these barriers, those related to travel time—the time required for patients to travel from their residences to health facilities—remain understudied compared with others. Objective: This study aimed to explore the impact of telehealth in addressing health disparities associated with travel time to hospitals for patients with recurrent hospital admissions. It specifically examined the role of telehealth in reducing in-hospital length of stay (LOS) for patients living farther from the …


Pursuing Success In A Hybrid Phd Nursing Program, Chloé Littzen, Jennifer T. May Phd, Rn, Anp-Bc, Jessica Rainbow, Helena Morrison, Lois Loescher Jan 2024

Pursuing Success In A Hybrid Phd Nursing Program, Chloé Littzen, Jennifer T. May Phd, Rn, Anp-Bc, Jessica Rainbow, Helena Morrison, Lois Loescher

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Background:

Little is known about hybrid PhD nursing students' experiences.

Method:

The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the experiences of PhD nursing students in a hybrid program using a convergent mixed methods design. Recent nursing PhD alumni (n = 18), and current PhD students (n = 4) were recruited at a research-intensive university in the southwestern United States.

Results:

Four metainferences were identified: (1) the facilitator of faculty as both advisors and mentors; (2) the facilitator of peers as support, motivation, and a source of advice that preceded advisors; (3) the barrier of receiving …


Relationship Of Serum Copeptin Level With Traditional Risk Factors For Acute Coronary Syndrome In Early Diagnosis Of This Syndrome In Iraqi Patients, Ali Abdul Rasool Hussein, Abdulkareem H. Issa, Abbas Naji Muslem Al Shareeifi Jan 2024

Relationship Of Serum Copeptin Level With Traditional Risk Factors For Acute Coronary Syndrome In Early Diagnosis Of This Syndrome In Iraqi Patients, Ali Abdul Rasool Hussein, Abdulkareem H. Issa, Abbas Naji Muslem Al Shareeifi

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is still one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and an early diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI) aims to decrease mortality in MI patients. The ACS is manifested as one of three subtypes. These subtypes include MI with the electrocardiogram (ECG) is showing ST-segment elevation (STEMI), the other is MI with the ECG is showing no ST-segment elevation (NSTEMI) and the third type is unstable angina (UA). Objectives: To explore the Relationship of serum copeptin level with traditional risk factors for acute coronary syndrome in early diagnosis of this syndrome in Iraqi …


Immunological And Molecular Investigation Of Non-Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis Within Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Zahraa Maad Abdul-Sahib, Najah Ali Mohammad, Abdul Razzaq Nema Jan 2024

Immunological And Molecular Investigation Of Non-Helicobacter Pylori Gastritis Within Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Zahraa Maad Abdul-Sahib, Najah Ali Mohammad, Abdul Razzaq Nema

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Gastritis is one of the most common diseases in the digestive system, especially in patients with low immunity, including diabetic mellitus. Diabetic Mellitus considered one of an endocrine gland disease characterized by elevated blood sugar because of a defect in the regulation of sugar in the body. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between Non-Helicobacter pylori gastritis with type 2 diabetic mellitus (N-Hp G.T2DM), by interleukin IL-10 and IL-18. This study included 37(41.1%) N-Hp G.T2DM, 23 (25.6%) gastritis (G) only and 30 (33.3%) healthy participants. Biomarkers for T2DM and G (FBS, …


Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Hospital Practices That Support Breastfeeding In The United States, Jane Lazar Tucker Jan 2024

Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Hospital Practices That Support Breastfeeding In The United States, Jane Lazar Tucker

Open Access Dissertations

Breastfeeding is the optimal form of infant nutrition and has many health benefits for mothers as well as infants (CDC, 2022a; Victora et al., 2016). Though rates of breastfeeding have improved in recent years, disparities in breastfeeding persist among Black and Hispanic women compared to White women (Beauregard et al., 2019; Chiang et al., 2021), despite similar intentions to breastfeed across all racial/ethnic groups (Hamner et al., 2021). Hospital practices that support breastfeeding, such as the baby being placed skin-to-skin immediately after delivery or staying in the room with the mother throughout the hospital stay, are known to predict breastfeeding …


Postpartum Depression Among Latina Women: A Literature Review, Juan M. Martinez Jr. Jan 2024

Postpartum Depression Among Latina Women: A Literature Review, Juan M. Martinez Jr.

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The Hispanic population in the United States has increased to 62.1 million, significantly shaping the country's demographic landscape, with Hispanic women exhibiting the highest fertility rates. Concurrent with the population's growing trend is an increased prevalence rate of postpartum depression, with Latinas facing heightened risk factors. The inadequate representation of Latinas in postpartum depression research and healthcare guidelines exacerbates their vulnerability. The prevalence of postpartum depression among Latina women makes this condition a serious public health concern. Due to insufficient research on marginalized groups, emphasis is needed on culturally competent healthcare. This literature review aims to explore the underlying factors …


At The Heart Of Nursing: A Literature Review On Health Literacy Education In Nursing Curricula And Preparation For Patient Teaching Encounters, Samantha Garcia Jan 2024

At The Heart Of Nursing: A Literature Review On Health Literacy Education In Nursing Curricula And Preparation For Patient Teaching Encounters, Samantha Garcia

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: Health literacy is defined as one’s ability to find, comprehend, and utilize information to make health decisions (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, n.d.). Globally, nursing students are exposed to the concept of health literacy during their degree-seeking years, yet no formal health literacy education exists across nursing curricula in pre-licensure programs at the associate and bachelor levels. This lack of standardization and non-emphasis of health literacy as a formal topic within education has contributed to poor provider performance and, in turn, low health literacy rates that may lead to suboptimal patient outcomes.

Significance: Studies have found that …


Palliative Care Integration Into Critical Care In People With Terminal Conditions, Arielle Westfall Jan 2024

Palliative Care Integration Into Critical Care In People With Terminal Conditions, Arielle Westfall

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Palliative care is of value to the quality of life in people with terminal conditions when initiated early. The purpose of this literature review was to identify barriers to early initiation of palliative care consultation. The secondary purpose was to examine characteristics that prompt palliative care consultation. The TLC model of palliative care was used to explore palliative care in the critical care setting in people with terminal conditions. The concepts of the model support optimal palliative care as collaborative and comprehensive, with shared decisions made by the patient, practitioners, and loved ones. A literature review was conducted to identify …


Identifying Contributing Factors For Legal Placement Status In Involuntary Commitment And Voluntary Commitment In Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, Brianna R. Perry Jan 2024

Identifying Contributing Factors For Legal Placement Status In Involuntary Commitment And Voluntary Commitment In Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, Brianna R. Perry

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: Psychiatric hospitalization of children and adolescents can be carried out either voluntarily or involuntarily. The aim of this form of inpatient hospitalization is to provide treatment for those who cannot manage the symptoms of their mental illnesses on their own. However, psychiatric hospitalizations of children and adolescents are costly and could lead to outcomes such as worsened mental state in former patients and distrust of the system in caregivers. It is crucial to have a solid understanding of specific components that lead to the hospitalization.

Purpose: To identify potential trends in patient admission data through the analysis …


Exploring Nurses' Perspectives Of The Use Of Hospital Interpretation Technologies Versus Other Methods For Communicating With Non-English Language Preference (Nelp) Patients: A Literature Review, Natalie Moreira-Rivera Jan 2024

Exploring Nurses' Perspectives Of The Use Of Hospital Interpretation Technologies Versus Other Methods For Communicating With Non-English Language Preference (Nelp) Patients: A Literature Review, Natalie Moreira-Rivera

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Nurses' perspectives on the use of interpretation technologies compared to other methods for communicating with NELP patients when providing treatment in a hospital setting was explored utilizing a literature review. The literature search was conducted using CINHAL, APA PsychInfo, Medline, and Applied Science & Technology Source databases. The search resulted in 84 articles, of which 6 were eligible to be included in the narrative review. Three themes emerged that helped explain nurses’ perspectives: preferred technology, facilitators/benefits, and barriers/concerns. Interpretation technologies were preferred over in-person translators in most cases. Nurses and other healthcare providers perceived technologies as convenient, flexible, versatile, and …


Dance Movement Therapy For Pediatric Oncology Patients And Its Effect On Cancer Therapy-Related Symptoms, Victoria M. Trautwein Jan 2024

Dance Movement Therapy For Pediatric Oncology Patients And Its Effect On Cancer Therapy-Related Symptoms, Victoria M. Trautwein

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: Pediatric cancer patients are susceptible to emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and physical symptoms impacting their quality of life. Dance movement therapy is a non-pharmacological method that has been shown to improve feelings of depression, anxiety, emotional, somatic symptoms, and overall quality of life. While much of cancer research is dedicated to finding cures, it is also important to focus on identifying methods for improving the symptoms and quality of life for pediatric cancer patients.

Aim: The purpose of the literature review is to examine studies that show the effects of dance movement therapy on pediatric oncology patients’ cancer-treatment related …


2024-2025 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Nursing Department. Jan 2024

2024-2025 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Nursing Department.

Nursing Department Publications Archive

2024-2025 Newsletter of the Department of Nursing at Morehead State University.


Relationship Between Internet Social Media Addiction And Communication Patterns Among Adolescents, Mona Hassan Abdelaal Jan 2024

Relationship Between Internet Social Media Addiction And Communication Patterns Among Adolescents, Mona Hassan Abdelaal

Nursing

Abstract: Background: Internet social media and availability of mobile devices have an impact on the way people communicate. Adolescents have a wide range of positive and negative impacts come from the use of social media. Aim: Assess the relationship between internet social media addiction and communication patterns among adolescents. Design: A descriptive correlational design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at Technical Nursing Institutes in Benha city which consists of 2 Institutes and contain total (320) students from Benha Technical Nursing Institute for girls with total (170) students and from Benha Technical Nursing Institute of Health Insurance for …


Effect Of An Intervention Bundle On Thirst Intensity Among Intensive Care Unit Patients, Marwa Abdo, Manal Sayed Ismail, Nayera Mohamed Tantaewy Jan 2024

Effect Of An Intervention Bundle On Thirst Intensity Among Intensive Care Unit Patients, Marwa Abdo, Manal Sayed Ismail, Nayera Mohamed Tantaewy

Nursing

Background: Dry mouth and thirst are commonly associated with a strong desire to drink fluid. Despite this, thirst is often overlooked in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) experience various causes of distress. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effect of an intervention bundle on thirst intensity among ICU patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was used with a purposive sample of 100 ICU patients were selected and randomly divided into two groups: the thirst bundle group comprised of 50 ICU patients who received thirst bundle intervention with lip moisturizer, peppermint water mouthwash, …


Effect Of Incentive Spirometry On Respiratory Parameters Among Critically Ill Patients With Chest Tube Drainage, Marwa Abdo, Nayera Mohamed Tantaewy, Asmaa Ibrahim Aboseda Jan 2024

Effect Of Incentive Spirometry On Respiratory Parameters Among Critically Ill Patients With Chest Tube Drainage, Marwa Abdo, Nayera Mohamed Tantaewy, Asmaa Ibrahim Aboseda

Nursing

Background: Chest tube drainage is a common procedure following cardiac or thoracic surgery, which can lead to respiratory disorders. Incentive spirometry (IS) is used to enhance respiratory outcomes by promoting deep breathing and lung expansion. Aim: evaluate the effect of incentive spirometry on respiratory parameters among critically ill patients with chest tube drainage. Research Design: A quasi-experimental design was used in this study. Setting: Cardiothoracic intensive care unit at the Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Center of Mansoura University. Subjects: A convenience sample of 120 patients who underwent chest tube drainage was randomly assigned to either the IS group (n = …


Examination Of Nursing Staffs’ Perceptions Of The Covid-19 Vaccine Using The Health Belief Model, Aidan Cossio, Wilson Cobb, Addison Fugitt, Sandra Nielsen, Matthew Hesson-Mcinnis, Marilyn Prasun Jan 2024

Examination Of Nursing Staffs’ Perceptions Of The Covid-19 Vaccine Using The Health Belief Model, Aidan Cossio, Wilson Cobb, Addison Fugitt, Sandra Nielsen, Matthew Hesson-Mcinnis, Marilyn Prasun

Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing

Background:

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic profoundly impacted patient care across the United States.

Objective:

To examine nursing staffs’ perceptions of the COVID-19 vaccine using the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a theoretical framework.

Methods:

A cross-sectional, anonymous, web-based survey was completed by practicing nursing staffs throughout the United States. Analyses involved descriptive and comparative statistics.

Results:

Of the 294 nursing staff who completed surveys, 50% were between 18 and 37 years of age, and 73.1% were registered nurses, with 49.3% employed in a hospital setting. Nursing staff reported their primary reason for vaccination was concern for others (mean: 84.44; SD: …


Emergency Nurses’ Recognition Of And Perception Of Sex Differences In Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms, John R. Blakeman, Jessica K. Zègre-Hemsey, Sahereh Mirzaei, Myoungjin Kim, Ann L. Eckhardt, Holli A. Devon Jan 2024

Emergency Nurses’ Recognition Of And Perception Of Sex Differences In Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptoms, John R. Blakeman, Jessica K. Zègre-Hemsey, Sahereh Mirzaei, Myoungjin Kim, Ann L. Eckhardt, Holli A. Devon

Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing

Introduction

Emergency nurses must quickly identify patients with potential acute coronary syndrome. However, no recent nationwide research has explored nurses’ knowledge of acute coronary syndrome symptoms. The purpose of this study was to explore emergency nurses’ recognition of acute coronary syndrome symptoms, including whether nurses attribute different symptoms to women and men.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional, descriptive design using an online survey. Emergency nurses from across the United States were recruited using postcards and a posting on the Emergency Nurses Association website. Demographic data and participants’ recognition of acute coronary syndrome symptoms, using the Acute Coronary Syndrome Symptom Checklist, …


A Nationwide Study Of Emergency Nurses’ Triage Decisions For Potential Acute Coronary Syndrome, John R. Blakeman, Myoungjin Kim, Ann L. Eckhardt, Stephen J. Stapleton, Holli A. Devon Jan 2024

A Nationwide Study Of Emergency Nurses’ Triage Decisions For Potential Acute Coronary Syndrome, John R. Blakeman, Myoungjin Kim, Ann L. Eckhardt, Stephen J. Stapleton, Holli A. Devon

Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing

Introduction: Prompt recognition of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is critical to facilitate timely treatments to preserve the myocardium. Aims of the study were to: 1) identify the symptoms used to assess angina; 2) determine how emergency nurses make triage decisions for potential ACS; and 3) determine emergency nurses’ initial actions.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, survey-based design. Emergency nurses were recruited through a posting on the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) website and through postcards. Measures included demographic data, assessment of angina, and the Nurses Cardiac Triage Instrument. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression.

Results: A …


Evaluation Of The Performance Of A Card Game To Introduce Students To Interprofessional Collaboration: A Randomized 2-Group Comparison Study, Antony Joseph, Valerie M. Wright, Susan M. Watkins, Stacy E. Goddard, Daniel D. Mast Jan 2024

Evaluation Of The Performance Of A Card Game To Introduce Students To Interprofessional Collaboration: A Randomized 2-Group Comparison Study, Antony Joseph, Valerie M. Wright, Susan M. Watkins, Stacy E. Goddard, Daniel D. Mast

Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing

Background:

Gamification is an approach that can be used to introduce interprofessional collaboration in nursing and health science. Card games are an effective and convenient way to educate students about clinical professions.

Purpose:

We compared the perception of an experimental group of students who played an educational card game to a control group that played an uninstructive card game.

Methods:

College students (n = 148) from nursing and health science majors consented to play a 30-minute card game and complete a 13-item survey.

Results:

Perceptions of the card game were significantly better for students in the experimental group who played …


Strategies And Emerging Mechanisms In Managing Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm-Associated Antibiotic Resistance In Renal Catheters, Ahmed Fadhil Kadhim Jan 2024

Strategies And Emerging Mechanisms In Managing Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm-Associated Antibiotic Resistance In Renal Catheters, Ahmed Fadhil Kadhim

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Strategies and mechanisms in controlling Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistance to biofilm-associated with renal catheters are a serious concern. Renal catheters are widely used in hospitals for numerous urological disorders. However, they are the main cause of bacterial infections, especially P. aeruginosa, when used for a long time. The mechanism of biofilm-associated antibiotic resistance of P. aeruginosa in renal catheters is complex and has not been efficiently managed. This review debates certain strategies and mechanisms associated with P. aeruginosa biofilm antibiotic resistance in cases with renal catheters, including the prevention of biofilm formation, eradication of biofilm, and reducing biofilm-associated antibiotic resistance and …


Distribution Of Epidemiological Characteristics Among Drug Addiction Patients Admitted To Alqana Center For Social Rehabilitation, Ali Abdul Alkhudhur Murad, Atta Ah. Mousa Al-Sarray, Zeena Jamal Alkhazraji Jan 2024

Distribution Of Epidemiological Characteristics Among Drug Addiction Patients Admitted To Alqana Center For Social Rehabilitation, Ali Abdul Alkhudhur Murad, Atta Ah. Mousa Al-Sarray, Zeena Jamal Alkhazraji

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Drug addiction is a worldwide issue; 5.6% of the world's population aged 15 to 64 took drugs at least once in 2016. For the majority of medicines, younger individuals use them more than older people do. Drug abuse seems to be on the increase in several ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries, particularly among young men aged 15 to 30. Illicit drug abuse account for around 14% of the overall health burden among young males. Younger individuals are also more prone to die from drug abuse issues. Aim: To assess the severity of problems related to drug …


Immunological Markers And Clinical Features With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Iraqi Women Patients, Ali Yahya. Zeki, Ali Hussein. Al-Hafid, Haider Hafudh Humaish Jan 2024

Immunological Markers And Clinical Features With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus In Iraqi Women Patients, Ali Yahya. Zeki, Ali Hussein. Al-Hafid, Haider Hafudh Humaish

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a complicated condition caused by the immune system attacking disease with unclear causes, affecting mainly women. It manifests with various symptoms and is diagnosed based on clinical and serological signs. Aims: To investigate the prevalence and the type of immunological and hematologic manifestations in SLE from pathologist's perspective. Methods: The study was done on 60 SLE patients and 60 controls from the Consulting Rheumatology Clinic in Baghdad Teaching Hospital in Baghdad City during the first half of the year 2024, from 25th January 2024 until 25th April 2024. Results: Marital state …


Cathepsin D And Its Relation With Lipid Profile In Coronary Atherosclerosis Patients, Israa Saad Salim, Walaa Ismael Jassim, Ahmed Saadi Hassan Jan 2024

Cathepsin D And Its Relation With Lipid Profile In Coronary Atherosclerosis Patients, Israa Saad Salim, Walaa Ismael Jassim, Ahmed Saadi Hassan

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Coronary atherosclerosis is a long lasting and continuously evolving disease with multiple clinical manifestations ranging from asymptomatic to stable angina, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), heart failure (HF) and sudden cardiac death (SCD). The onset and advancement of coronary atherosclerosis are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Objectives: The study aimed to find out if cathepsin D a good indicator to diagnose atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases and its relation with lipid profile. Materials and Methods: The study conducted with the participation of 150 subjects (100 patients with coronary atherosclerosis and 50 healthy control). Age for all subject was in …


Secretor Status And Anxiety Are Risk Factors For Getting Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ola Amer Jasim, Khalid Mahdi Salih Jan 2024

Secretor Status And Anxiety Are Risk Factors For Getting Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ola Amer Jasim, Khalid Mahdi Salih

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disease of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) that affects 10-20% of the population worldwide and is distinguished by abdominal pain/discomfort and changes in bowel habits that is accompanied by diarrhea, constipation, or both. Control-based study was conducted on 50 Iraqi patients with IBS who were presented at private clinics for gastrointestinal diseases (GIDs), along with 20 healthy individuals matched in their age and gender to act as control group. The study lasted from November 2021 to May 2022 and aimed to determine the frequency of IBS subtypes among Iraqi patients, as well as the influence …


Complement Component C3 And C4 Levels In Juvenile And Adult Sle Iraqi Patients, Sahar S. Aldhahir, Izzat A. M. Al-Rayahi, Salwa S. Muhsin Jan 2024

Complement Component C3 And C4 Levels In Juvenile And Adult Sle Iraqi Patients, Sahar S. Aldhahir, Izzat A. M. Al-Rayahi, Salwa S. Muhsin

Al-Esraa University College Journal for Medical Sciences

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, with about 15-20% of patients being children. The causes of the disease are a mix of genetic and environmental factors. Complement C3 and C4 play a significant role in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease severity. Additionally, renal function tests are important for monitoring the disease, as the disease affects the kidneys in a large percentage of patients. Aim: The study was primarily conducted to compare complement C3 and C4 levels in Iraqi adult and juvenile patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Patient and methods: The study consisted of 70 patients, …


Improving Health Outcomes In Children And Adolescents With Asthma, Elizabeth Kate Coffey Moore Jan 2024

Improving Health Outcomes In Children And Adolescents With Asthma, Elizabeth Kate Coffey Moore

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Asthma is among the most prevalent chronic illnesses found in the United States, affecting millions of people under the age of 18 each year. The disease burden for affected children, adolescents, their families, and the healthcare system is immense. Finding ways to mitigate its impact is critical to improving the lives of affected children, adolescents, and their families. The three chapters included in this dissertation aimed to document the asthma triggers that children and adolescents are exposed to and strategies for reducing them and to demonstrate using Imogene King’s conceptual framework to guide nursing practice to care for and nursing …


ความท้าทายในการทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาไม่ประสงค์จะรับบริการสาธารณสุขที่เป็นไปเพื่อยืดการตายในวาระสุดท้ายของชีวิต (Living Will) ในผู้ที่เป็นมะเร็ง, อธิพงศ์ มุณีโน, รัตติยา ไชยชมภู Jan 2024

ความท้าทายในการทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาไม่ประสงค์จะรับบริการสาธารณสุขที่เป็นไปเพื่อยืดการตายในวาระสุดท้ายของชีวิต (Living Will) ในผู้ที่เป็นมะเร็ง, อธิพงศ์ มุณีโน, รัตติยา ไชยชมภู

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

ในช่วงสุดท้ายของชีวิต ผู้ป่วยอาจไม่สามารถสื่อสารหรือตัดสินใจเองได้ การตัดสินใจเกี่ยวกับการดูแลรักษามักตกไปอยู่กับผู้อื่น ซึ่งอาจไม่ใช่สิ่งที่ผู้ป่วยปรารถนา จะดีกว่าหรือไม่หากผู้ป่วยมีการวางแผน
และเลือกแนวทางการดูแลรักษาในช่วงสุดท้ายของชีวิตไว้ล่วงหน้าด้วยการทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาไม่ประสงค์จะรับบริการสาธารณสุขที่เป็นไปเพื่อยืดการตายในวาระสุดท้ายของชีวิต (living will) ซึ่งนับว่ามีความท้าทายเป็นอย่างมากในกลุ่มผู้ที่เป็นมะเร็งที่แตกต่างออกไปจากกลุ่มโรคอื่นเป็นอย่างมาก บทความนี้นำเสนอ ผ่านการทบทวนวรรณกรรม มีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่ออธิบายถึงความท้าทายในหลากหลายแง่มุม อุปสรรคของผู้ที่เป็นมะเร็งที่มีผลต่อการทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาฯ และอธิบายถึงบทบาทของผู้ให้บริการด้านการดูแลสุขภาพ หนึ่งในนั้นคือบทบาทของพยาบาล ในการสนับสนุนการตัดสินใจเลือกแนวทางการดูแลตนเอง
ล่วงหน้าของผู้ที่เป็นมะเร็ง ด้วยพื้นฐานของข้อมูลการเจ็บป่วย ความรู้ ความเข้าใจที่ถูกต้องเกี่ยวกับการ ทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาฯ เพื่อสนับสนุน อำนวยความสะดวกให้ได้รับการรักษา การพยาบาล และการดูแลจากครอบครัว ตามเจตนาของผู้ป่วย อันจะนำไปสู่การพัฒนาขับเคลื่อนประเด็นการทำหนังสือแสดงเจตนาฯในการรักษาในวาระสุดท้ายของชีวิต ให้เป็นที่ยอมรับในวงกว้างของบุคคลในสังคมต่อไป และเกิดประโยชน์สูงสุดกับทุกชีวิต


ปัจจัยทำนายพฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 ของผู้สูงอายุ, เสาวนีย์ โสบุญ, ดรุณี ใจสว่าง Jan 2024

ปัจจัยทำนายพฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 ของผู้สูงอายุ, เสาวนีย์ โสบุญ, ดรุณี ใจสว่าง

Journal of Nursing Research, Innovation, and Health

ัตถุประสงค์: เพื่อศึกษาปัจจัยทำนายพฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 ของผู้สูงอายุ

รูปแบบการวิจัย: การวิจัยเชิงพรรณนาแบบศึกษาความสัมพันธ์เชิงทำนาย

วิธีดำเนินการวิจัย: กลุ่มตัวอย่าง คือ ผู้ที่มีอายุ 60 ปีขึ้น อาศัยอยู่ในจังหวัดอุบลราชธานี จำนวน 384 คน เลือกกลุ่มตัวอย่างโดยวิธีการสุ่มแบบหลายขั้นตอน เครื่องมือที่ใช้ในการวิจัยครั้งนี้ประกอบด้วย แบบสอบถามข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล แบบสัมภาษณ์พฤติกรรมตามแผน แบบประเมินความรอบรู้ด้านสุขภาพ และแบบสัมภาษณ์พฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 วิเคราะห์ข้อมูลโดยใช้สถิติวิเคราะห์ถดถอยพหุคูณ

ผลการศึกษา: 1) พฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 อยู่ในระดับดี ( = 54.51, SD = 7.91)  2) ความรอบรู้ด้านสุขภาพ (ß = .515, p< .001) และความตั้งใจปฏิบัติพฤติกรรม (ß = .365, p < .001) สามารถร่วมกันทำนายพฤติกรรมการป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 ของผู้สูงอายุ ได้ร้อยละ 61.

สรุป: ผลการศึกษานี้สามารถนำข้อมูลไปใช้ในการพัฒนาโปรแกรมเพื่อป้องกันโรคติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนา 2019 ในผู้สูงอายุ