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The Short- And Long-Term Effects Of Child Abuse And Their Implications For The Suggested Length Of Physical And Psychosocial Treatment Regimens, Christine M. Ruff

Senior Honors Theses

Child abuse is the physical, psychological, or neglectful maltreatment of a child by a caregiver. Intimate partner violence relates closely to child mistreatment. Children are not likely to disclose that their parent or guardian is abusing them. Child abuse may result in short-term consequences, long-term consequences, or death. Some negative outcomes of maltreatment include delinquency, mental health issues, physical problems, educational underachievement, and socioeconomic disparities. The cycle of mistreatment is when a parent who suffered abuse as a child is more likely to maltreat his or her own child. There are factors that protect from the consequences of mistreatment. Research …

Neurobiology Of Trauma, Julie L. Valentine, Linda Mabey, Leslie Miles

Faculty Publications

• The neurobiology of trauma can affect the functioning of the brain with lasting consequences.
• The body's hormonal response to trauma affects the encoding of memory.
• Acute stress disorder (ASD) can result following trauma and can develop into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if symptoms last for more than 1 month.
• Trauma can cause immediate symptoms, such as tonic immobility and dissociation, and may lead to chronic symptoms oof depression and anxiety.
• Exposure to trauma can cause physical health problems.
• Evidence-based psychotherapy treatment options following traumatic exposure are available.
• Providing compassionate, nonjudgmental care to victims of trauma helps their healing process.

Nurses …

Alarm Fatigue In The Emergency Room Setting, Justin Dickinson, Jocelle Flores, Nora B. Walsh Bsn, Rn, Tiffany Wilkins Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Accurate Timing Of Insulin Administration., Elizabeth Ajamu Bsn, Rn, Ferusha Feradova Bsn, Rn, Rachel Stevko Bsn, Rn, Tony Talor Bsn, Rn, Cynthia Yeboah-Addo Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Effective Communication Strategies Between Nurses And Patients With Altered Airways In The Intensive Care Unit, Angela Carrato Bsn, Rn, Rachel Daniel Bsn, Rn, Beverly Merkel Bsn, Rn, Jonathan Myers Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Early Mobility In Mechanically Ventilated Patients, Samantha Hamer Bsn, Rn, Annie Nguyen Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Kangaroo Care, Samantha Hoyer Bsn, Rn, Dorothy Hussey Bsn, Rn, Tammy J. Touhsaent Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Routine Vs. Clinically Indicated Peripherally Inserted Intravenous Catheter Changes, Juliet Hahn Bsn, Rn, Zinah Heisel Bsn, Rn, Devin Pond Bsn. Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Reducing Fever And Improving Outcomes In The Neurologically Compromised Patient, Rachel Gross Rn, Erin Holman Rn, Leah L. Marchise Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Sedation Scales In The Pediatric Icu, Caroline M. Bollinger Rn, Bsn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Depression Screening In Heart Failure Patients, Amee Siegel Bsn, Rn, Alyx Howard Bsn, Rn, Miranda Carter Bsn, Rn, Kristina Koble Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Patient Education: Reducing Contamination Rates Among Urine Specimens In The Emergency Department, Caitlin Clason Bsn, Rn, Karanda Erdman Bsn, Rn, Emma Fitzgibbon Bsn, Rn, Erica Whitney Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Pediatric Peripheral Iv Access, Kelsey Brault Bsn, Rn, Victoria D'Altrui Bsn, Rn, Marielle Fortune Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

The Effect Of Mindfulness Meditation On Emotional Distress In Adult Cancer Patients, Marie A. Benoit

Evidence-Based Practice Project Reports

Significant advances in cancer treatments have been made over recent decades resulting in state of the art screening and treatment options that have contributed to higher rates of cancer survivorship. However, despite the increase in cancer survivors, a cancer diagnosis continues to be associated with a significant amount of emotional distress and psychological issues that further add to the burden of the disease. The Institute of Medicine (2008), recognizes that a failure to adequately address this problem results in needless suffering and may obstruct quality of care; thereby, leading to a potentially negative impact on the disease course. Among the …

Acute Kidney Injury (Aki), Thrombocytopenia & Hemolytic Anemia With Schistocytes: Babesiosis Mimicking Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (Ttp) Symptomology, Harshal Shah Do, Dhwani Pandya Md, Timothy Coyle Md

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Guided Imagery On Patients Being Weaned From Mechanical Ventilation, Leeanna Spiva, Patricia L. Hart, Erin Gallagher, Frank Mcvay

Faculty Articles

The study purpose was to assess the effects of guided imagery on sedation levels, sedative and analgesic volume consumption, and physiological responses of patients being weaned from mechanical ventilation. Forty-two patients were selected from two community acute care hospitals. One hospital served as the comparison group and provided routine care (no intervention) while the other hospital provided the guided imagery intervention. The intervention included two sessions, each lasting 60 minutes, offered during morning weaning trials from mechanical ventilation. Measurements were recorded in groups at baseline and 30- and 60-minute intervals and included vital signs and Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score. …

Improving Nurse To Patient Ratios In The Emergency Department Utilizing Lean, Paul Delpais Msn, Rn, Cen, Nea-Bc, Lindsa Houck Msn, Rn, Nea-Bc, Cen, Cpen, Phrn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

School Of Nursing News, Georgia Southern University

Nursing: News & Publications (2013-2023)

• Georgia Southern University dedicates School of Nursing Memorial Garden

Client Perceptions Of The Mental Health Engagement Network: A Qualitative Analysis Of An Electronic Personal Health Record, Cheryl Forchuk, Jeffrey P. Reiss, Tony O'Regan, Paige Ethridge, Lorie Donelle Phd, Rn, Fcan, Abraham Rudnick

Publications

BACKGROUND: Information technologies such as websites, mobile phone applications, and virtual reality programs have been shown to deliver innovative and effective treatments for mental illness. Much of the research studying electronic mental health interventions focuses on symptom reduction; however, to facilitate the implementation of electronic interventions in usual mental health care, it is also important to investigate the perceptions of clients who will be using the technologies. To this end, a qualitative analysis of focus group discussions regarding the Mental Health Engagement Network, a web-based personal health record and smartphone intervention, is presented here. METHODS: Individuals living in the community …

Conducting Research With Community Groups, Mary Molewyk Doornbos, Adejoke Ayoola, Robert Topp, Gail Landheer Zandee

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

Nurse scientists are increasingly recognizing the necessity of conducting research with community groups to effectively address complex health problems and successfully translate scientific advancements into the community. Although several barriers to conducting research with community groups exist, community-based participatory research (CBPR) has the potential to mitigate these barriers. CBPR has been employed in programs of research that respond in culturally sensitive ways to identify community needs and thereby address current health disparities. This article presents case studies that demonstrate how CBPR principles guided the development of (a) a healthy body weight program for urban, underserved African American women; (b) a …