The Development Of Prolonged Weaning Guidelines To Facilitate Ventilatory Liberation,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
The Development Of Prolonged Weaning Guidelines To Facilitate Ventilatory Liberation, Jamie Jordan Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Angela Lutz Bs, Rrt-Nps, Vanessa Ribaudo-Kaufman Md, Cindy Umbrell Msn, Rn, Cns, Ccrn, Donald J. Butz Rn, Cnrn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
One Year Review Of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
One Year Review Of High Flow Oxygen Delivery System Outcomes, Susan Carvin Rrt-Accs, Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Diane Horoski, Robert Leshko Bs,Rrt, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
The Utilization Of Independent Lung Ventilation Via High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (Hfpv) During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo),
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
The Utilization Of Independent Lung Ventilation Via High Frequency Percussive Ventilation (Hfpv) During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Msrt, Rrt-Accs, Nps, Ae-C, Faarc, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Chad Traub Rrt-Accs, Dorothea T. Watson Do
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
The Utilization Of The Pressure Volume Tool To Determine The Lower Inflection Point During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo),
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
The Utilization Of The Pressure Volume Tool To Determine The Lower Inflection Point During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (Ecmo), Kenneth Miller Med, Rrt-Nps, Rita Pechulis Md, Fccp, James K. Wu, Dorothea T. Watson Do
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Exploring A Diabetic Registry For Cardiovascular Risk Factors,
2014
University of San Diego
Exploring A Diabetic Registry For Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Mary C. Anziano Phd
Dissertations
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. There were over 18 million people diagnosed with diabetes in 2002. These disease processes together combine for significant health burden on society (American Diabetes Association, 2008). The purpose of the study was to describe the relationship between select demographics, and clinical characteristics to determine risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a diabetic population. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using a diabetic registry database containing patients diagnosed with diabetes from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Study variables included age, gender, socio-economic status, glycosylated hemoglobin …
“Keep A Grasp On Patient Safety” A Fall Prevention Pilot Project To Increase Gait Belt Use,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
“Keep A Grasp On Patient Safety” A Fall Prevention Pilot Project To Increase Gait Belt Use, Laura Walker Rn, Bsn, Ccrn, Mary Ellen O'Connell Rn, Bsn, Msn, Mba, Amy Giesler Rn, Bsn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Challenges Facing The Elderly Care Industry In Hong Kong: The Shortage Of Frontline Workers,
2014
Vocational Training Council
Challenges Facing The Elderly Care Industry In Hong Kong: The Shortage Of Frontline Workers, Sin Tung, Stella Kwok, Wai Ning Kris Wong, Shun Lai Yang
Practical Social and Industrial Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Study Examining Resilience And Transitioning To Adulthood Among Emerging Adults With Disabilities,
2014
Molloy College
A Descriptive Mixed-Methods Study Examining Resilience And Transitioning To Adulthood Among Emerging Adults With Disabilities, Jennifer E. Mannino
Theses & Dissertations
Transitioning to adulthood is not without challenges. The move away from family influence towards independence and self-determination is filled with uncertainty. As emerging adults (18-29) transition to adulthood they will encounter various challenges related to their new adult roles (Arnett & Tanner, 2005; Jensen & Arnett, 2012). Increased challenges and vulnerabilities in transitioning are evident among emerging adults with disabilities because they face additional challenges related to their disability over and above what all others of this developmental stage experience (Betz & Redcay, 2002; Blomquist, 2007; Faux & Nehring, 2010; King, Baldwin, Currie & Evans, 2005; Murray, 2003; National Research …
The Design, Development, And Analysis Of An Extraction Device For Retracted Catheter Needles For Multiple Reuses On Simulation Manikins,
2014
Morehead State University
The Design, Development, And Analysis Of An Extraction Device For Retracted Catheter Needles For Multiple Reuses On Simulation Manikins, Travis Fisher
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Science and Technology, Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Travis Fisher on December 3, 2014.
To Filter Or Not To Filter?,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
To Filter Or Not To Filter?, Rachel Moser Rn, Julia Becker Bsn,Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Improving Patient Outcomes Through Bedside Neurological Examinations,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Improving Patient Outcomes Through Bedside Neurological Examinations, Patrick Keane Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
The Case Of Reintegration Of Women Post Incarceration,
2014
University of San Diego
The Case Of Reintegration Of Women Post Incarceration, Deana Raley Noble Phd
Dissertations
Women released from prison or jail face particular obstacles and challenges on reentry to the community, many of which are related to their childhood and to gender roles as women and mothers. This study relates the lived experience of one woman's successful transition to economic and mainstream societal reintegration and family reconnection after release from prison and the insights gained by the researcher. Case study methodology congruent with Miller's Relational-Cultural Theory philosophical framework was utilized in this in-depth, single case design and represents a unique case. The overall purpose of this descriptive and explanatory research was to explore precursors to …
Advanced Practice Nurses In Transitional Care: A Source To The Solution,
2014
Southern Adventist University
Advanced Practice Nurses In Transitional Care: A Source To The Solution, Holly Bottoms
Graduate Research Projects
No abstract provided.
The Human Microbiome: The Brain-Gut Axis And Its Role In Immunity,
2014
Southern Adventist University
The Human Microbiome: The Brain-Gut Axis And Its Role In Immunity, Vanessa Moser
Graduate Research Projects
No abstract provided.
Chhs December 2014 E-Newsletter,
2014
WKU College of Health & Human Services
Chhs December 2014 E-Newsletter, Dr. John Bonaguro, Dean, Vashon S. Wells, Editor, Wku College Of Health & Human Services
College of Health & Human Services Publications
No abstract provided.
A Snapshot Of Synthetic Substances: Nursing Implications For Patients Suspected Of Psychoactive Drug Use,
2014
Wright State University - Main Campus
A Snapshot Of Synthetic Substances: Nursing Implications For Patients Suspected Of Psychoactive Drug Use, Tracy L. Brewer, Margie Collins
Nursing Faculty Publications
Learning Objectives:
- Define what are synthetic substances and their mechanism of action.
- Specifically focusing on synthetic cannabinoids
- Interpret psychological and physiological clinical presentation of patients after use of synthetic substances.
A Partnership To Enhance Community Health Education For Rn To Bsn Students.,
2014
Western Kentucky University
A Partnership To Enhance Community Health Education For Rn To Bsn Students., Cathy Abell, Lori Alexander, Tonya Bragg-Underwood
Nursing Faculty Publications
This article shares a unique model of collaboration between a school of nursing and a community business to offer an on-site occupational health clinical experience for RN to BSN students. This activity could be easily replicated by others to provide a learning opportunity for nursing students. Hospitals remain the primary site of employment for nurses. However, with health care reform nurses are exploring many new opportunities including many settings in the community (Black, 2014). Incorporating community health into nursing curriculum is a necessity; however, providing meaningful clinical experiences can be a challenge for faculty. To meet students' learning needs, faculty …
Got Milk? Human Milk Components And The Benefits Of Breast Feeding,
2014
Southern Adventist University
Got Milk? Human Milk Components And The Benefits Of Breast Feeding, Amber Provenzano
Graduate Research Projects
No abstract provided.
A Comparison Of A Social Support Physical Activity Intervention In Weight Management Among Post-Partum Latinas,
2014
Arizona State University
A Comparison Of A Social Support Physical Activity Intervention In Weight Management Among Post-Partum Latinas, Colleen Keller, Barbara Ainsworth, Kathryn Records, Michael Todd, Michael Belyea, Sonia Vega-López, Paska Permana, Dean Coonrod, Allison Nagle-Williams
Nursing Faculty Works
Background Weight gain during the childbearing years and failure to lose pregnancy weight after birth contribute to the development of obesity in postpartum Latinas. Methods Madres para la Salud [Mothers for Health] was a 12-month, randomized controlled trial exploring a social support intervention with moderate-intensity physical activity (PA) seeking to effect changes in body fat, fat tissue inflammation, and depression symptoms in sedentary postpartum Latinas. This report describes the efficacy of the Madres intervention. Results The results show that while social support increased during the active intervention delivery, it declined to pre-intervention levels by the end of the intervention. There …
SIT Study Abroad
La Cesárea Y El Parto Natural: Las Opiniones De Profesionales De La Salud En La Provincia De Buenos Aires / Cesarean Section And Natural Birth: The Opinions Of Health Provinces In The Province Of Buenos Aires, Jacqueline Chipkin
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Introduction: The ways in which women of society give birth have the power to influence maternal-infant health and shape the economy of the healthcare system. Today, the rates of cesarean sections are increasing throughout the world. In Argentina, on average, more than 35% of pregnant women received cesarean sections in 2008, with large differences observed in the rates between the public and private health sectors. The World Health Organization (WHO) has established that healthcare systems should only employ a cesarean section if labor cannot progress safely. According to this standard, the organization estimates that cesarean sections should only be utilized …
