Effect Of Silver-Alloy Urinary Catheters In Reducing The Rate Of Cauti’S In Patients Requiring Short-Term Catheterization: A Review Of The Literature,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Effect Of Silver-Alloy Urinary Catheters In Reducing The Rate Of Cauti’S In Patients Requiring Short-Term Catheterization: A Review Of The Literature, Courtney Mckee, Devon Williams
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
Standardized Report Format: A Review Of The Literature,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Standardized Report Format: A Review Of The Literature, Madeline Kutzy, Kathleen Fitzgerald
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
Prevention Of Central Venous Catheter-Associated Blood Stream Infections In Pediatric Patients: A Review Of The Literature,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Prevention Of Central Venous Catheter-Associated Blood Stream Infections In Pediatric Patients: A Review Of The Literature, Shanna Giedl, Brittany Cain
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
Effect Of Incentive Spirometry On Preventing Atelectasis: A Review Of The Literature,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Effect Of Incentive Spirometry On Preventing Atelectasis: A Review Of The Literature, Caitlin Powers, Caine Teal
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
Respecting Our Elders: Say No To Restraints!,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Respecting Our Elders: Say No To Restraints!, Charity G. Schenk, Stephanie J. Williams
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
When Should Nurses Use Restraints Versus Alternatives To Restraints?,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
When Should Nurses Use Restraints Versus Alternatives To Restraints?, Rosa Garza Moore, Motunrayo Ogunkua
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
Flushing Out The Competition: Normal Saline Vs Heparin Flushes In Peripheral Iv Catheters,
2014
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Flushing Out The Competition: Normal Saline Vs Heparin Flushes In Peripheral Iv Catheters, Sarah Albrecht, Sarah Williams
Nursing Student Work
No abstract provided.
The Effects Of Enhanced Discharge Education On Knowledge Retention In First Time Stroke/Tia Patients,
2014
University of Texas at Brownsville
The Effects Of Enhanced Discharge Education On Knowledge Retention In First Time Stroke/Tia Patients, Edward M. Stiner Jr.
Theses and Dissertations - UTB/UTPA
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients aged 40-65 years, who are admitted for stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA) for the first time and who receive enhanced stroke discharge education have higher levels of education retention than patients aged 40-65 years who are admitted for stroke/TIA for the first time who receive standard stroke discharge education without the enhancement. Forty male and female participants were randomly placed into either a standard discharge education N=20 or enhanced discharge education group: N=20. The standard discharge education group received the usual stroke/TIA discharge education administered by the staff …
Depressive Symptomatology And Perceived Social Support In Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes,
2014
University of San Diego
Depressive Symptomatology And Perceived Social Support In Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes, Kristiana Gay Huffman Cullum Phd, Cpnp
Dissertations
Type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically in the pediatric population in the last decade. One of the comorbidities of diabetes is depression. In the presence of depression, diabetes may be mismanaged by patients and lead to a decline in health. Diabetes with comorbid depression may have better disease management outcomes in the presence of higher levels of social support. Defining childhood depression, which encompasses adolescence, and the subtleties of this disorder compared to the adult counterpart, was needed to better delineate important variables for this research study. There are several instruments that evaluate adolescents' perceived social support, but a fairly …
Symptom Burden And Healthcare Utilization In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension,
2014
University of San Diego
Symptom Burden And Healthcare Utilization In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Catherina Anne Madani Phd
Dissertations
Background: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rapidly progressive disease. There is currently no cure; thus treatment is aimed at prolonging survival, improving functional status (FS), and symptom mitigation. Symptom burden (SB) can impact quality of life (QOL), and lead to increased healthcare utilization. Palliative care (PC) has been associated with higher QOL, decreased depression, aggressive care, and mortality. The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) recent report supports earlier integration of PC for people living with serious illness. Detection of patients at high risk for heavy SB may help to identify patients who could benefit from earlier integration of PC into …
Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer: Quality Of Life And Perception Of Dyspnea,
2014
University of San Diego
Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer: Quality Of Life And Perception Of Dyspnea, Barbara A. Roces Phd, Msn, Np, Rn
Dissertations
Background: Dyspnea perception can be defined as a multidimensional experience of breathing discomfort, influenced by physiological, psychological, social, and environmental factors, that includes secondary psychological and behavioral responses and cannot be defined only by physical objective abnormalities (Mularski et al., 2010). Dyspnea is the most common and distressing symptom in patients with advanced lung cancer and decreases one's quality of life (QOL) (Smith et al., 2001). Furthermore, dyspnea has been found to interfere with physical activities such as walking, work, and psychological activities such as disposition, taking pleasure in life, relationship with others, and sleep (Tanaka, Akechi, Okuyama, Nishiwaki, & …
Patient Care Technology And The Nurse-Patient Relationship,
2014
University of San Diego
Patient Care Technology And The Nurse-Patient Relationship, Belinda M. Toole Phd, Msn, Rn
Dissertations
Background: Technological devices are increasingly used in healthcare and their proliferation has providers questioning the impact on the patient-provider relationship. Technological device integration has been studied in the primary care setting, less extensively in the acute care setting. The impact of device use on the nurse-patient relationship in acute care setting required further study, particularly with nursing's history of holistic practice incorporating caring and presence. Objectives: The study purpose was to explore the patient's perceptions of nurse caring and presence when technological devices were used in care delivery in the acute care setting. Specific aims were: 1) to describe the …
Effect Of A Social Script Ipad Application For Children With Autism Going To Imaging,
2014
Marquette University
Effect Of A Social Script Ipad Application For Children With Autism Going To Imaging, Norah L. Johnson, Octavia Bree, Erin E. Lalley, Kelly Rettler, Pam Grande, Md O. Gani, Sheikh Iqbal Ahamed
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
This randomized controlled trial feasibility study tested the effectiveness of an iPad® application (app) social script intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) going to imaging and their parent (n = 32 parent/child dyads). Parents of the children exposed to the app (n = 16) had lower state anxiety compared to the parents whose children were not exposed to the app (n = 16) (effect size 0.33). Children exposed to the app had fewer externalized challenging behaviors than the control group (effect size 0.56). The results demonstrate feasibility and efficacy of the intervention. Further study of …
An Emerging Population: The Chronically Critically Ill,
2014
Marquette University
An Emerging Population: The Chronically Critically Ill, Philip Jurasinski, Christine A. Schindler
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
No abstract provided.
Access Site Complications After Peripheral Vascular Interventions: Incidence, Predictors, And Outcomes,
2014
Aurora Health Care
Access Site Complications After Peripheral Vascular Interventions: Incidence, Predictors, And Outcomes, Daniel Ortiz, Arshad Jahangir, Maharaj Singh, Suhail Allaqaband, Tanvir Bajwa, Mark W. Mewissen
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Background—
Access site hematomas and pseudoaneurysms are the most frequent complications of peripheral vascular intervention (PVI); however, their incidence and risk factors remain unclear.
Methods and Results—
We retrospectively analyzed data from the multicenter Vascular Quality Initiative on 22 226 patients who underwent 27 048 PVI from August 2007 to May 2013. Primary end points included incidence and predictors of access site complications (ASCs), length of postprocedural hospitalization, discharge status, and 30-day and 1-year mortality. ASC complicated 936 procedures (3.5%). Of these, 74.4% were minor complications, 9.7% were moderate requiring transfusion, 5.4% were moderate requiring thrombin injection, and 10.5% were …
Fever Management In The Acutely Iii Hospitalized Patient,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Fever Management In The Acutely Iii Hospitalized Patient, Vanessa Edgar Bsn, Rn, Elena Brinker Rn, Tiffany Lopez Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Utilization Of Ed For Pediatric Fevers,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Utilization Of Ed For Pediatric Fevers, Krista L. Bilger Bsn, Rn, Kathy Baker Mph, Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
Review Of Toileting Related Fall Data And Proposed Toileting Plan On Tsu An Evidence Based Practice Project,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Review Of Toileting Related Fall Data And Proposed Toileting Plan On Tsu An Evidence Based Practice Project, Denise Estephan Rn, Wendy Lebron Bsn, Rn, Cmsrn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influence And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influence And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influences And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?,
2014
Lehigh Valley Health Network
In The Adolescent Population, How Much Does Parental Influences And Involvement Affect The Adolescent's Use Of Alcohol?, Michele Kratzer Rn
Patient Care Services / Nursing
No abstract provided.
