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Dentures, A Matter Of Health: Proper Fitting Oral Prosthetics Improve Elderly Patients’ Overall Wellbeing, Michelle Gellar, Daniel Alter

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

A Theater Intervention To Prevent Teen Dating Violence For Mexican-American Middle School Students, Ruth Ann Belknap, Kristin Haglund, Holly Felzer, Jessica E. Pruszynski, John Schneider

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Purpose

To test a theater intervention designed to raise awareness of the dynamics and consequences of teen dating violence (TDV) and to facilitate creation of nonviolent responses to TDV among Latino and Latina adolescents. The intervention was based on Theater of the Oppressed, which advocates the use of theater methods to explore social issues and to allow audiences to experiment with problem-solving, thereby promoting change.

Methods

This study used a pretest–posttest, no control group, mixed-measures design to study 66 Mexican-American adolescents (mean age, 13.4 ± 5 years). Two plays containing subtle and overt signs of control and abuse were written …

The Flame, 2012-2013, Mennonite College Of Nursing

The Flame (1985-present)

The Flame is a newsletter of Illinois State University's Mennonite College of Nursing

Randomized Comparison Of Two Internet-Supported Fertility Awareness Based Methods Of Family Planning, Richard J. Fehring, Mary Schneider, Kathleen Raviele, Dana Rodriguez, Jessica E. Pruszynski

Randomized Comparison of Two Internet-Supported Methods of Natural Family Planning

Background: The aim was to compare the efficacy and acceptability of two Internet-supported fertility-awareness-based methods of family planning.

Study design: Six hundred and sixty-seven women and their male partners were randomized into either an electronic hormonal fertility monitor (EHFM) group or a cervical mucus monitoring (CMM) group. Both groups utilized a Web site with instructions, charts and support. Acceptability was assessed online at 1, 3 and 6 months. Pregnancy rates were determined by survival analysis.

Results: The EHFM participants (N=197) had a total pregnancy rate of 7 per 100 users over 12 months of use compared with 18.5 for the …

Analysis Of Community-Based Accumulation Of Home Medications (Caches) Found At Death Scenes In Davidson County, Tennessee, Carrie E. Plummer

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Introduction: Stockpiling of unused medications by community-dwelling individuals results in Community-based ACcumulation of Home mEdicationS (CACHES). CACHES place the individual, health care and justice system, and ecosystem at risk for adverse outcomes including: a) diversion of prescription medications by friends and family, b) pediatric poisonings, c) adverse drug events, d) increased criminal justice system costs related to prescription drug abuse, e) increased health care costs, and f) pollution of local water supplies via improper medication disposal. This study explores the relationship among individual risk factors (gender, race, age, comorbid conditions), geographical location, health care risk factors (number of prescribers and …

Randomized Comparison Of Two Internet-Supported Fertility Awareness Based Methods Of Family Planning, Richard J. Fehring, Mary Schneider, Kathleen Raviele, Dana Rodriguez, Jessica E. Pruszynski

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Background

The aim was to compare the efficacy and acceptability of two Internet-supported fertility-awareness-based methods of family planning.

Study design

Six hundred and sixty-seven women and their male partners were randomized into either an electronic hormonal fertility monitor (EHFM) group or a cervical mucus monitoring (CMM) group. Both groups utilized a Web site with instructions, charts and support. Acceptability was assessed online at 1, 3 and 6 months. Pregnancy rates were determined by survival analysis.

Results

The EHFM participants (N= 197) had a total pregnancy rate of 7 per 100 users over 12 months of use compared with …

Spirituality, Religiosity, Depression, Anxiety, And Drug-Use Consequences During Methadone Maintenance Therapy, Linda B. Piacentine

College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications

Substance addiction is damaging to the health of persons, families, and society. Often the person with addiction has decreased spirituality and religiosity and suffers from anxiety, depression, or both, increasing the risk for continued substance use and its concomitant negative consequences. The study purpose was to describe spirituality and religiosity, among persons enrolled in methadone maintenance therapy and to examine associations between spirituality, religiosity, anxiety, depression, and drug-use consequences. Using a descriptive and cross-sectional correlational design, 108 participants completed questionnaires assessing the study variables. Spiritual well-being was similar to other addiction samples and lower than healthy person samples. Most participants …

Support For A Smoke-Free Bylaw In Parks And On Beaches, Chizimuzo T.C. Okoli, Ann Pederson, Wendy Rice

Nursing Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: In September 2010, Vancouver, Canada enacted a smoke-free bylaw in parks and on beaches.

OBJECTIVE: To examine demographic and attitudinal factors associated with the public opinion on Vancouver's outdoor smoke-free bylaw.

METHODS: From 496 randomly selected Vancouver residents, information on demographics, smoking status, and opinions and support for or opposition to the smoke-free bylaw were obtained by telephone surveys.

RESULTS: Approximately 84.2% of the sample endorsed the legislation; a greater proportion of non-smokers supported the bylaw than smokers (88.6% vs. 52.0%). In multivariate analysis, demographic variables significantly associated with supporting the smoke-free bylaw were being female, having completed community …

"A Day In The Life:" A Simulated Experience, Melinda Hermanns, Narisa Waldo, Mary Luanne Lilly

Nursing Faculty Publications and Presentations

An experiential learning activity titled, "A Day in the Life" was implemented with nineteen baccalaureate nursing students in order to achieve a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by persons living with Schizophrenia and a physical disability, such as a fracture in an upper extremity or a visual impairment. The role play simulation required that students interact with public transportation and community resources, while assuming the role of a person with Schizophrenia and a physical disability. Using a qualitative descriptive methodology, reflective journals, aesthetic expressions, and post conference discussions about "A Day in the Life" were reviewed and analyzed by …

Metabolic Syndrome And Depression: A Systematic Review Of The Association, Michael S. Robinson

Student Works

Purpose: To explore whether there is an association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and depression, the nature of the relationship, and implications for practicing health care professionals. Data Sources: Peer reviewed articles obtained through electronic database search in: CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, and PsychINFO between the years of 2006 and 2013. Results: MetS and depression have a bidirectional association; MetS leads to depression and vice-versa. More severe depression has a stronger association with MetS. Increased waist circumference (AKA: abdominal obesity, body mass index [BMI]), elevated triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol are the MetS components most commonly/strongly associated depression. Though not …

Conference Learnings, Kimberly Bartman Rn, Bsn, Cvn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Conference Learnings, Todd Burgert Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Student Perception Of How Simulation Applies To Clinical Experience, Brooke Alleger, Dr. Debra Wing

Journal of Undergraduate Research

For students in the nursing program at Brigham Young University, lab time in the Nursing Learning Center in the basement of the Spencer W. Kimball Tower is a regular part of the classroom experience. In this lab, nursing skills such as assessments, starting IVs, inserting catheters and cleaning wounds are taught and practiced. Once basic skill sets are taught, students are challenged with real-life scenarios requiring them to think critically and practice a subset of learned skills on a mannequin during simulation labs.

Developing An Instrument To Assess Immunization Requirements Among Utah Health Care Workers In The Outpatient Setting, Nathan Wiley, Dr. Beth Luthy

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The health care environment is ideal for the spread of immunization-preventable and communicable diseases (Goldstein, Kincade, Gamble, & Bearman, 2004). Communicable diseases, such as pertussis, are highly contagious and easily transmitted by health care workers (HCWs) to at-risk patients (CDC, 1997; Sandora, Gidengil, & Lee, 2008). Pediatric patients, especially those under 5 years of age, are especially vulnerable to immunization-preventable diseases since they have not yet completed all immunizations in a given series. Since 2006, the CDC has recommended the cocoon immunization strategy, a program that aims to protect newborns from pertussis by immunizing caregivers of the infant (TCH, 2010). …

Healing All Around The World: French Nurses’ Perspective Of The French Healthcare System, Cami Schiel, Dr. Leslie Miles

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this project was to examine how foreign nurses (specifically French nurses) perceived their healthcare system, and those in other countries. This ultimately led to additional insight into where they get their perceptions, positive and negative aspects of different types of healthcare systems, and some differences between the French and American systems. It was fascinating.

Adults With Type 1 Diabetes; Lifetime Perspectives, Laura Boone, Dr. Donna Freeborn

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the stressors experienced throughout childhood and adolescence of adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Identification of stressors can be a helpful tool in improving the child and family’s quality of life and current treatment methodologies.

Nursing Education: The Role Of Debriefing For Nursing Students’ First Clinical Experience With Death, Laura Gilpin, Dr. Barabar Heise

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Death, particularly the unexpected death of a patient, is an emotionally charged, highstress situation for any nurse. Nursing students encounter scenarios involving death and dying in simulation laboratories, as well as in the clinical setting. It is essential a nurse learns how to process and cope with his or her emotions regarding the death of a patient since it may occur frequently during his or her career. If a nurse cannot cope with these emotions it could lead to burn out and damage to overall emotional health.

How Incarceration Affects Maternal Identify Of Female Inmates, Ashlee Manwaring, Dr. Janelle Macintosh

Journal of Undergraduate Research

I proposed an ORCA with Janelle Macintosh, RN, PhD, last fall, and was awarded the grant in February. Our original idea was to investigate how incarceration affects maternal identify of female inmates. This was closely related to Dr. Macintosh’s original dissertation proposal and completed dissertation. However, we were not able to successfully complete the required IRB for the Department of Corrections. We determined a change in population would probably be the best course of action. Our goal was to do the same research on a different population.

Conference Learnings, Jennifer King Rnc, Bsn, Jenna Herb Rn, Bsn, Connie Erasmo Bsn, Rn

Patient Care Services / Nursing

No abstract provided.

Alternative Hospital Gift Bags And Breastfeeding Exclusivity, Yeon Bai, Shahla M. Wunderlich, Rickie Kashdan

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

The type of gift bags given to new mothers at the time of discharge from the hospital can influence their confidence in breastfeeding. Most hospitals in the US continue to distribute commercial gift bags containing formula samples despite the reported negative influence of commercial bags on the duration of breastfeeding. This study compared breastfeeding outcomes in women receiving three different kinds of gift bags at discharge. A prospective intervention study was conducted during the 2009-2010 in New Jersey. Three breastfeeding cohorts were recruited and assigned to three groups: COMMERCIAL received discharge bags containing formula samples, BF-INFO received breastfeeding information and …