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Redesigning Orientation: Embracing The Challenge Of Multidisciplinary Oncology Care, Donna Colabroy Rn, Msn, Ocn, Ccm, Maura Price Rn, Bsn, Ocn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

An Online Survey Of The Healthcare Needs Of Undergraduate Students At An Urban University, Linda Graf

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

There is a growing body of evidence that reveals mounting need for radical modification of college health services for young adults in the United States. The health issues for this population, which are exacerbated by inadequate access to healthcare include alcoholism, depression, unintended pregnancy, disordered eating, sexual assault and sexually transmitted infections. Utilizing the College Student Health Survey developed by University of Minnesota’s Boynton Health Service, this study specifically focused on analyzing the health care needs of undergraduate students at a large, urban, university. Access and utilization of healthcare services for this population were also examined. An online survey was …

The Use Of Human Factors Training To Improve The Quality Of Decision-­‐Making In Nurse Anesthesia Trainees, Julia T. Feczko

College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations

In the U.S, an estimated 44,000-­‐98,000 deaths occur annually due to medical errors. Adverse events can occur as anesthesia providers face a complex environment of high acuity patients undergoing interventions in a variety of locations. Production pressure, new equipment and medications, and constant turnover of personnel contribute to a hazardous working environment. Human factors educational training in cognitive errors, metacognition, and de-­‐biasing strategies has been proposed as a solution to help prevent medical errors in anesthesia practice The study of human factors has been integrated into safety culture industries such as aviation and nuclear power plants, but its incorporation into …

Relationships Between Activation Level, Knowledge, Self-Efficacy, And Self-Management Behavior In Heart Failure Patients Discharged From Rural Hospitals., Van Do, Lufei Young, Sue Barnason, Hoang Tran

Journal Articles: College of Nursing

Non-adherence to self-management guidelines accounted for 50% of hospital readmissions in heart failure patients. Evidence showed that patient activation affects self-management behaviors in populations living with chronic conditions. The purpose of this study was to describe patient activation level and its relationship with knowledge, self-efficacy and self-management behaviors in heart failure patients discharged from rural hospitals. Our study populations were recruited from two hospitals in rural areas of Nebraska. We found that two-thirds of the participants reported low activation levels (e.g., taking no action to manage their heart failure condition). In addition, low patient activation levels were associated with inadequate …

Radiation Oncology – Fulfilling A Need For Research, Education, And Practice: Effectiveness Of Calendula Lotion For Radiation Dermatitis (Poster), Jennifer B. Bergenstock Bsn, Rn, Ocn, Sandra Frey Rn Msn Ocn, Erin Light Rn Bsn Ocn, Kathy Krause Rn Ocn, Sue Lewis Rn Ocn, Marisa Kauker Rn Bsn Ocn, Jenna Byorek Rn Bsn, Debra Knappenberger Rn Ocn, Mary T. Konek Rn, Ocn, Ba, Ruth Ocasio Lpn, Mary Lenahan Durnin Rn Msn Ocn, Charles Andrews Md, Jeanette Blauth Md, Alyson Mcintosh Md, Steven Perch Md, Robert G. Prosnitz Md, Mph, Dennis Sopka Md, Clinton Leinweber Do, Tracy Kichline Data Systems Analyst, Mandy Hendricks Rn Msn Ocn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Characteristics Of Successful Nursing Students, Sergey G. Pugachov, David Maxwell, Jacob Youmans, Kurt Wahnschaff

Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium (Archived)

In an attempt to look into ways to reduce attrition rates in nursing programs, we did a study to look into what non-academic factors can be looked at in addition to the current standard admission data. The research question of interest was “What non-academic characteristics of students can lead to best chance of success in nursing school?” Our sample included 115 students at Georgia Southern University School of Nursing, who have already completed at least one semester of nursing school. Instrument of collection was an IRB approved 20-item self-reported questionnaire with anonymous and passive content. Data was analyzed using SPSS …

Md Vs. Np: A Study On Nurse Practitioner Roles And Responsibilities And Their Acceptance In Our Generation, Celia A. Price, Neysa Hobbs, Lauren Stokes, Anquanett Scott

Phi Kappa Phi Research Symposium (Archived)

The purpose of this research was to compare the roles of physicians versus nurse practitioners in our community and raise awareness for nurse practitioners amongst our generation. It was hypothesized that there would be no difference in preference among the population to see a nurse practitioner or medical doctor as his/her routine provider. The null hypothesis was supported as evidenced by a p-value of 0.610. Results show that majority of the population understood the definition of a nurse practitioner. However, the surveyed population was unsure of the scope of practice of nurse practitioners. More than 90% of the studied population …

Alumna's Dedication To Nursing Spans 50 Years

DePaul Magazine

2014 marked the 20th anniversary of Professional Healthcare Resources for founder and president Eileen DeCesare (LAS MS ’78). Her home health care, hospice and personal care services organization in Washington, D.C. that was one of a handful of agencies preapproved to take affected patients when a health care fraud crackdown in 2014 closed 10 agencies. DeCesare talks about her nursing career and the legacy she hopes to leave.

Nurses' Spiritual Care Practices: Becoming Less Religious?, Cheryl Delgado

Nursing Faculty Publications

Research indicates that nurses do not consistently provide spiritual care, feel ill equipped to do so, and there is a lack of information as to the type of spiritual care practices nurses use. This exploratory descriptive study surveyed nurses (N = 123) about their spiritual care practices and perceptions of effectiveness, followed by qualitative interviews with volunteers (n = 5) from the surveyed group. The nurses favored spiritual interventions that are not overtly religious, but conveyed concern and support, such as listening and providing comforting touch.

Strengthening Midwifery Education, Regulation And Association; A Case Study From Afghanistan, Sabera Turkmani, Fatima Gohar, Farida Shah, Saleha Hamnawazada, Pashtoon A. Zyaee

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Immediately after the fall of the Taliban in 2002, the midwifery system in Afghanistan underwent a massive reform, and Afghanistan has since developed a strong midwifery pre service educational (PSE) system to achieve the relevant MDG goals. Establishment and involvement of professional associations, and partnerships with the government and other key stakeholders have contributed in shared knowledge, resources, and coordinated activities to speed up achieving these goals.

The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and its partners believe that the midwifery profession needs to be a strong voice in reducing maternal and child mortality. The three pillars of the midwifery profession, …

Commencement Program 2015, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

3 | 2015 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

7 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 | The Good Samaritan

10 | University History Highlights

12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"

13 | The Speakers

23 | The University Honorees

45 | The School Honorees

72 | The Programs

• School of Medicine, 73
• School of Pharmacy, 95
• School of Dentistry, 103
• School of Allied Health Professions, 122
• School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 143
• School of Public Health, 154
• School of Behavioral Health and School of …

Examining The Relationship Between Anemia, Cognitive Function, And Socioeconomic Status In School-Aged Ecuadorian Children, Angela Chamberlain

Theses and Dissertations

Background and Objectives: It is estimated that over 40% of children in Ecuador are anemic. Anemia in children can influence physical and cognitive development and have lasting effects on adulthood productivity and quality of life. The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the relationship of anemia and cognitive function, and (2) determine the influence of demographic factors on cognitive function. Population and Setting: The sample consisted of 175 school-aged children between 5 to 11 years old attending a school in a poverty stricken area of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Methods: A descriptive correlational cross sectional design was used to study …

Examining The Relationship Between Anemia, Cognitive Function, And Socioeconomic Status In School-Aged Ecuadorian Children, Angela Chamberlain

Student Works

Background and Objectives: It is estimated that over 40% of children in Ecuador are anemic. Anemia in children can influence physical and cognitive development and have lasting effects on adulthood productivity and quality of life. The objectives of this study were to: (1) evaluate the relationship of anemia and cognitive function, and (2) determine the influence of demographic factors on cognitive function. Population and Setting: The sample consisted of 175 school-aged children between 5 to 11 years old attending a school in a poverty stricken area of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Methods: A descriptive correlational cross sectional design was used to study …

Jam: Sharing The Voices Of Regional Practicing Midwives, Rafat Jan, Edwin Van Teijlingen

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.

News & Events

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

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First Private Sector Midwifery Education Initiative In Bangladesh: Experience From The Brac University, Ismat Bhuiya, Asiful Haidar Chowdhury, Km Zahiduzzaman

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

In an attempt to further improve maternal and newborn health in Bangladesh, the BRAC University has started a three-year diploma in midwifery education programme, with the goal of ensuring availability of at least one midwife in all the 4,500 unions of the country by 2030, starting from the hard-to-reach under-served areas. The programme used a ‘hub and spoke’ model, where the BRAC University is the hub and six NGOs working in the rural under-served areas are the spokes, termed as academic sites. In addition, a new academic site was established in 2014 by the BRAC University in urban, Dhaka through …

Twinning In Nepal: The Royal College Of Midwives Uk And The Midwifery Society Of Nepal Working In Partnership, Jillian Ireland, Edwin Van Teijlingen, Joy Kemp

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

The midwifery association of the United Kingdom, the Royal College of Midwives (RCM), has twinned with the Midwifery Society of Nepal (MIDSON) to help strengthen the latter association, through its Global Midwifery Twinning Project (GMTP). The GMTP aims to strengthen midwifery and develop leadership, advocacy, and campaigning skills both at the level of the association and at the individual midwife level. Reciprocity is an important aspect of twinning as the RCM also hopes to strengthen midwifery in the UK through greater engagement of its members and a raised profile of global maternal and new-born health. This paper describes the importance …

A Survey Of Women’S Views Of Epidural Analgesia In The Middle East, Grace Edwards, Tarek Ansari

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Background: There is little information on the factors that influence epidural uptake in the Middle East. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the uptake is low, overall, but rising due to socio-economic change and increased awareness of analgesia options in labour. The low prevalence of epidural in labour is influenced by many factors; however, there is a general lack of information about epidurals, both risks and benefits.
Methods: This study was a questionnaire -based study eliciting women’s knowledge of epidural analgesia immediately post-delivery. It was based on a survey using a questionnaire with, largely, closed questions, with one final section inviting open-ended …

Midwifery In Gilgit Baltistan By Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan, Nawroz Zeenat, Rafat Jan

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

Midwives are practicing in diverse capacities in public and private health settings of Pakistan, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) such as the Aga Khan Health Service, Pakistan (AKHS, P), which is a leading non-profit, non-governmental and non-denominational community-based organization that provides quality maternal and child health services all over Pakistan. Maternal and child health centers led by registered Midwives and Lady Health visitors (LHV), were specifically established in Gilgit Baltistan in 1974 by this NGO as a strategy to combat the alarming rates of maternal and child mortalities.

Woman, Mother And Baby: A Relishing Experience, Shahnaz Shahid, Ayesha Anwar

Journal of Asian Midwives (JAM)

No abstract provided.