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The Meanings Of Daily Activities And Attitudes Of Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case Study Research, Wadha Alquraini
The Meanings Of Daily Activities And Attitudes Of Older Breast Cancer Survivors: A Case Study Research, Wadha Alquraini
Doctoral Dissertations
Objectives: The aim of the study was to explore how older breast cancer survivors made meaning from daily activities and their attitudes to life and behaviors in it. Method: Secondary data was analyzed from nine older women with breast cancer. Data on living women was used to elicit the influence of breast cancer on survivors' attitudes and behaviors. Results: Eight significant themes were identified that were related to breast cancer meanings, attitudes to it, and behaviors that impact participants' survivorship; breast cancer means death or being close to death, survivor-provider relationships, social support, the meaning of dignity or …
Educating Novice Nurses And Nurse Practitioners About Military Sexual Trauma Screening, Alyssa D. Freeman
Educating Novice Nurses And Nurse Practitioners About Military Sexual Trauma Screening, Alyssa D. Freeman
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Background: Military sexual trauma prevalence has continually increased over the past 25 years. Exposure to sexual trauma, violence, and abuse result in notable health consequences. The Veterans Health Administration has led the integration of universal Military Sexual Trauma (MST) screening and training. Purpose: The purposes of this project were to educate novice nurses and nurse practitioners about MST and to increase their knowledge and comfort in MST screening techniques. Methods: Following an educational session, a pre- and post-study design was used to evaluate improvement in knowledge and comfort screening for MST. Thirty-two participants including PBRNR Nurse Residents, …