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Implementing A Nurse Education Seminar To Improve Chlorhexidine 4% Compliance On A Cardiac Surgical Unit, Erin Wilson

DNP Projects

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Racial Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women Of Color In New York City: Biological And Systemic Impacts, Kaylin Peña

Pitzer Senior Theses

Racial Health Disparities Among Pregnant Women of Color in New York City: Biological and Systemic Impacts

Abstract

This thesis aims to explore how racial health disparities, underrepresentation in gynecology, and socioeconomic barriers contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes among women of color in New York City. Through an interdisciplinary approach that combines resources from medical anthropology and human biology, this research will examine the biological implications of chronic stress, specifically HPA axis dysregulation, and its role in maternal health outcomes. With the idea of intersectionality, as conceptualized by Kimberlé Crenshaw, the study analyzes the various effects of systemic inequities and social …

The Bonding Project: Addressing Mental Health Issues In The Older Lgbtq+ Community In Sacramento, Jose A. Gonzalez-Villasenor, Morgan Taniguchi, Claire Tousley, Jessica Landmark, Jacqueline Paine

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

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Navigating Burnout In Caregivers Of Patients With Alzheimer’S Disease, Kristie Tsao, Avenal Nair, Elijah Saavedra

ELMSN E-Portfolio. A collection of Scholarly and Creative Works

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Availability And Use Of Digital Technology Among Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Scoping Review, Pamela J. Wright Phd, Ms, Med, Rn, Cen, Charlotte Burts, Carolyn Harmon, Cynthia F. Corbett Phd, Rn, Faan

Publications

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy among women that requires self-management to improve mental and physical health outcomes and reduce risk of comorbidity. Digital technology has rapidly emerged as a valuable self-management tool for people with chronic health conditions. However, little is known about the digital technology available for and used by women with PCOS. Objective: The purpose of this scoping review was to identify what is known about digital technology currently available and used by women with PCOS for PCOS-specific knowledge, self-management, or social support. Methods: The databases PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Compendex were searched using …

A New Risk Assessment Scale For Pressure Injuries In The Icu: The M.D.R. Scale, Ann Murdock, Andrea Daily, Deb Reilly, Shih-Ting Chiu

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

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Early Palliative Care In Heart Failure, Meadow Stempek, Beverly Balfe, Jennifer Tantarelli

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

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Guidelines For The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Manuscript Preparation And Review: Aenj’S Current Perspective On Artificial Intelligence, K. Sue Hoyt, Donna Agan

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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From Classroom To Practice: Boosting Enp Proficiency With Online Pocus Training, Andrew Walsh, Pedro A. Colio, Sukhdeep Singh

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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Social Determinants Of Health And Health Confidence: A Cross-Sectional Study, Laura Truman, Patricia Calero, Caroline Etland, Razel Bacuetes Milo, Cynthia D. Connelly

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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Between-Visit Asthma Symptom Monitoring With A Scalable Digital Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Robert S. Rudin, Savanna Plombon, Jorge Sulca Flores, Jessica L. Sousa, Jorge Rodriguez, Dinah Foer, Stuart Lipsitz, Maria O. Edelen, David Bates, Adriana Arcia, Anuj K. Dalal

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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A Systematic Review Of The Non-English Versions Of The Perceived Stress Scale (Pss)-10 Psychometric Analysis, Razel Bacuetes Milo, Arlin Ramira, Sandra Peppard, Maria Luisa B. Ramira, Roxane Brown, Kathleen Soon, Maria Fontimayor, Jaden B. Milo, Patricia Calero

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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Translated Versions Of The English Satisfaction With Life Scale (Swls) Among Adult Participants: A Systematic Review, Razel Bacuetes Milo, Nicole Martinez, Theresa Asmus, Jennie Lee, Kathleen Soon, Jaden Milo, Patricia Calero

School of Nursing and Health Science: Faculty Scholarship

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Medical-Grade Honey And Standard Dressings In Burn Wound Care: Evaluating Effectiveness, Cost, And Patient Outcomes, Chloe Shin, Andrew Golonka

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Background: Burn injuries burden the healthcare system globally as silver sulfadiazine (SSD) is the standard treatment even though it delays healing and is highly costly. Medical-grade honey (MGH) demonstrates superior antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, however, there are still evidence gaps when comparing effectiveness, cost efficiency, and patient centered outcomes. Purpose: This study aims to compare MGH and SSD amongst these gaps to inform evidence based burn care. Methods: A randomized controlled trial will enroll 100 people between 25-50 years of age with first and second degree burns, < 20% total body surface area within two hospital burn units. Participants will be assigned to either MGH or SSD treatment. The study will be a single blind design where dermatologists evaluating the wound photographs will not know the treatment given. Primary outcomes include wound healing time, infection rates, and patient reported pain scores. Secondary outcomes will focus on cost effectiveness analyses and patient quality of life. Standardized protocols will be implemented for data collection, wound assessment, and safety monitoring. Results: We anticipate that MGH will have lower infection rates, promote faster wound healing, improved outcomes from patient reports, and better cost effectiveness through shorter hospital stays and reduced medical treatments compared to SSD. Conclusion: This study will provide evidence comparing MGH and SSD across economic, clinical, and patient centered outcomes. If our hypothesis aligns with the results, MGH could be a new evidence based standard in burn care as it offers many advantages over SSD in patient comfort, healing efficiency, and medical costs. The findings will provide areas for future research, especially long term outcome and a bigger patient population.

Exploring The Mental Impact Of End-Of-Life Care Exposure On Neonatal Nurses: Perspectives And Insights, Kaith Monterroso

Nursing | Student Research Posters

Purpose: This research investigates education interventions aimed to improve neonatal nurses’ knowledge in End-of-Life Care (EoLC), with a goal in improving their mental health using coping strategies. This study seeks to, in the end, deliver effective sensitive and comprehensive care during EoLC. Improved education in this area is expected to enhance higher quality of care while fostering better mental health outcomes for nurses themselves. Methods: The proposed research utilizes a pre- and post-test design to evaluate the effectiveness of education and training in nurses who have a minimum of 3 to 4 years of experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care …

How To Save A Life: The Impact Of Death Prevention Education Including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And Hemorrhage Control On Adolescents, Emily Charlton

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and uncontrolled traumatic bleeding are two of the leading causes of death globally. Death due to OHCA and bleeding is largely preventable. With appropriate bystander intervention, positive outcomes in cases of OHCA and traumatic bleeding would greatly increase. Purpose: Bystander ability and intent to provide emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and bleeding control is dependent on educational programs including death prevention first aid. Upon review of research, a gap was identified in adolescent death prevention training. The purpose of this proposed prospective study is to determine the effect of a high school education curriculum …

Postpartum Depression In Adolescent Mothers: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Screening Tools, Social And Cultural Interventions, Ysabella M. Co

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Pregnancies among adolescents is often an outcome of improper sex education and understanding. It is vital to provide mothers with the proper medical care and resources throughout their pregnancy and postpartum period to prevent any risks or harm from occurring. With the complexities and stressors of pregnancy at such a young age, it is important for healthcare to provide resources regarding postnatal depression diagnoses and interventions, especially to a population that is at risk for mental health issues. Objective: To provide adolescent mothers thorough medical care and lessen the risk of experiencing postpartum depression. By providing frequent …

The Impact Of Parental Presence On Pediatric Recovery Outcomes Following Invasive Procedures Or Surgery, Jaymie Riza Torres, Franchesca Isabelle Andaya Lazaro

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: Pediatric patients are severely affected by preoperative anxiety which can lead to postoperative complications and delayed recovery. This could be attributed to their developmental stage which determines their response to stress and fear. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate postoperative recovery outcomes in pediatric patients following the implementation of parental presence at the induction of anesthesia and upon first waking up. Method: This proposed research utilizes a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods through a quasi-experimental study. The target population consists of pediatric patients between the ages of three and eight years …

Music Therapy: Influence On Procedural Cooperation For Patients On The Autism Spectrum, Sabrina Quach

Nursing | Senior Theses

Cooperation with patients on the autism spectrum during nursing interventions and procedures is a significant problem in the hospital. Working with patients with autism takes patience, active listening, and creativity. Although patients who are not on the spectrum also require the same level of care, patients with autism communicate and behave differently which affects the amount of time it takes to do interventions and procedures with them. This thesis will explore the types of music therapy and how it affects the patients' cooperation during nursing interventions and procedures. The main subtopics explored in this paper include; Music Therapy Benefits with …

Evaluating The Mental Health Of Newly Graduated Nurses In Transition From Undergraduate Training To Professional Practice, Victor Louis C. Alinas

Nursing | Senior Theses

Background: There is an increasing demand for nurses worldwide as healthcare systems slowly recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously, there is a high turnover of registered nurses and an even higher turnover in the demographic of newly graduated nurses. Newly graduated nurses (NGNs) are constantly faced with high levels of stress upon starting out in the professional environment and as a result of mental burnout and inadequate preparation, there is a notably high turnover of newly graduated nurses within their first year of employment. Purpose: This research aims to use existing information on the transition from undergraduate training to professional …