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Nurses’ Empathy, Burnout, And Contentment With Life In Turkey, Sevinç Mersin, Özlem İbrahimoğlu, Merve Tuncer, Ali Arslanoğlu

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Empathy has various consequences for nurses. Therefore, its effects on nurses should be identified. Thus, this study aimed to determine the relationships between empathy, burnout, and level of contentment with life in nurses and the characteristics that affect them.

Methods: This descriptive–correlational study was conducted on 653 nurses in Turkey between November and December 2021. Data were collected using an information form, the Basic Empathy Scale, Burnout Measure Short Scale, and Contentment with Life Assessment Scale.

Results: A positive, weak, and significant relationship was noted between the mean Basic Empathy Scale and Burnout Measure Scale scores. …

Be An Advocate For Caring Children In Pain, Rashal Rashmi Martis Ms, Mamatha Shivananda Pai

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Experiences Of Nurses Caring For Patients During The Initial Outbreak Of The Covid-19 Pandemic In The Maldives: A Phenomenological Study, Khadiyya Simany, Asiya Ibrahim

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The experience of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 in the Maldives may have been unique and at the same time similar to the global nursing situation during the initial outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research aimed to explore nurses’ experiences in providing nursing care for COVID-19 patients in one of the facilities in the Maldives. A descriptive phenomenological approach of inquiry was employed to explore the new phenomenon of the nursing experience during the early COVID-19 pandemic. Using purposive convenience sampling, six nurses were interviewed in depth via semi-structured face‒to-face interviews. The interviews were analysed through modified principles …

Quality Of Life (Qol) Among Cataract Patients In A Selected Hospital, Mangaluru, Ashritha Mendon, Annmariya Babu, Ashmitha Rodrigues, Anupama Johnson, Ans Mariya Joy, Arya Raphel, Precilla Dsilva

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Background and Aim: A cataract is a condition in which the typically clear lens of the eye or its capsule, which is a transparent membrane surrounding the lens, becomes clouded or opacified, making it difficult for light to pass through the lens and reach the retina. This study aims to assess the quality of life among patients diagnosed with cataract and to determine the association between Quality of Life(QOL) and baseline variables.

Materials and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted in a selected hospital in Mangaluru. The sample consisting of 152 subjects was selected by purposive sampling technique. The tool …

Perception Of Nursing Care Among Patients And Nurses In Neuro Units Of Selected Settings In Chennai., Kanwaljeet Kaur, Deepa M, Dr. Sudha R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Nurses are the health experts because they are caregivers, advocates, and educators. Patient is the Centre of nursing practice. Nurses provide care to patients from admission till discharge and gives more time to patients and their families as compared to other health care workers. This is the reason that nurses influence the patient perception about hospital care at most. Objective: The aim of this study was to Assessment of perception on nursing care provided among patients and nurses in neuro units of selected settings, Chennai. Methods: A quantitative research approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the …

Global Standards And Protocols For Oral Care In Pediatric Cancer Patients: Systematic Review Protocol, Meghna Pandit, Baby S. Nayak, Vasudeva K. Bhat, Suneel C. Mundkur, Judith A. Noronha, Sridhar N

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction Childhood cancer is a global health challenge, with over 275,000 cases annually among individuals under 19 years. Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy lead to significant oral complications, including mucositis, xerostomia, and infections, adversely affecting treatment adherence and quality of life. Effective oral care is essential for mitigating these complications, particularly in resource-limited settings like India.

Objectives This systematic review aims to identify, assess, and summarize global guidelines and protocols for oral care in pediatric cancer patients, focusing on the prevention and management of oral complications during treatment.

Methods The protocol adheres to PRISMA-P guidelines and is …

Application Of Transformational Leadership In Nursing-An Integrative Review, Sudha R, Dhanalakshmi R

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Nurses play a crucial role as leaders in healthcare and have the ability to turn their vision into reality. The different styles of leadership directly or indirectly affect both nursing and patient outcomes. Among these styles, Transformational Leadership (TFL) is the most preferred. Transformational leaders empower individuals to believe in themselves and have been found to have numerous benefits in nursing and other fields. As a result, this study aims to gather evidence for its application in nursing. The study employed an integrative review approach and searched literature from online databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Additionally, articles were …

Empowering Schools: Suicide Prevention Education For School Nurses, Navjot K. Singh

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

Introduction: Suicide among adolescents and youth is such a serious issue that immediate, appropriate interventions are needed to reduce rates of suicide ideation and suicide mortality. The increasing rate of suicide among this population profoundly affects families, friends, and the community. Identifying and implementing appropriate interventions in schools could identify individuals who are suffering from mental illness and support suicide prevention.

Aim: The purpose of this integrative literature review was to examine the literature on suicide prevention interventions for young adolescents and teenagers aged 12-17 years old and identify the best, evidence-based practices for the school setting. The aim …

“But The Trauma Did Not Fade Away” Childhood Sexual Abuse, Adolescent Pregnancy, And Rurality, Cynthia H. Mcniss

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and adolescent pregnancy are critical public health issues that intersect in complex ways, particularly in rural areas. Adolescents who have experienced CSA are at a significantly higher risk of becoming pregnant before the age of 19 compared to their peers without such a history (Madigan et al., 2014). Rurality is also associated with elevated rates of adolescent pregnancy due to various socio-economic and healthcare access challenges ("Rural Health Information Hub," 2024). This study employed a grounded theory approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of the social and psychosocial processes influencing the choices, actions, and decisions of …

Improving The Preparedness And Confidence Of Healthcare Providers In The Detection And Management Of Preeclampsia And Acute Stroke In Perinatal Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Beth Karasin

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Pregnancy-related stroke (PRS) is a cerebrovascular injury that occurs during and up to six weeks after pregnancy. This includes hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, however, regardless of the type, strokes in this special population are on the rise and preeclampsia is a major contributing factor. It is paramount for healthcare providers to not only understand the physiologic changes that occur during pregnancy, but also remain aware of the risk factors, symptoms, and currently accepted management of perinatal preeclampsia and strokes. Aware of the missed opportunities at a single center institution this quality initiative aimed to equip healthcare providers with education in …

Minimizing Infant Injury Risk By Utilizing Parental Education In A Primary Care Setting, Courtney Munroe, Erin Kuehl, Rachel Mahlberg

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects: College of Nursing

Introduction

Accidental injury and death to infants has been correlated to lack of proper education to parents of infants in the primary pediatric care setting. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and unintentional injuries were the second and third leading causes of post neonatal death during this period of time (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). Studies have found that motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of child injury and death for infants under 12 months of age. The CDC found that drowning, suffocation, and poisoning were other leading causes that contributed to child injury and death rates …

Understanding Widowhood Cultural Practices, Values, And Beliefs, Of Nigerian American Women: An Ethnonursing Study, Prisca Anuforo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Introduction: Many widowhood cultural practices are detrimental to the health and well-being of widows in Nigeria. Little is known about the experiences of widowhood for Nigerian American women, their cultural practices, and how it affects their health.

Purpose: Understand widowhood cultural practices among Nigerian Americans and how these experiences may affect health and wellbeing.

Methods: The qualitative ethnonursing method was used to collect data from 25 Nigerian American widows. Data were analyzed using NVivo qualitative data manager software guided by Leininger’s four phases of qualitative analysis.

Results: Widowhood cultural practices are modified and undertaken to preserve health and honor the …

Implementing A Transition Plan For Adolescents With Adhd Transitioning To Adult Care, Emily Anderson

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Background: Annually in the United States approximately 750,000 children with special health care needs transition from pediatric to adult health care. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and nearly two thirds of children who have symptoms of ADHD in childhood have symptoms that persist to adulthood (Inman et al., 2017). The Child Development Center at a large medical center in northern New Jersey, prior to this project, did not have a transition process or procedure in place to aid providers to successfully prepare adolescent patients with ADHD for transition to adult care. Transition …

Promoting Confidence And Evidence-Based Practices For Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Among Integrated Primary Care Providers: A Qualitive Improvement Education Initiative, Omar Samateh, Margaret Emerson, Kayla Meisinger, Taylor Wilson, Leeza Struwe

Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects: College of Nursing

Introduction: Primary Care Providers (PCPs) are seeing growing number of patients presenting for adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) evaluations as a result of social media influences highlighting ADHD. Yet, PCPs report lacking confidence and education with adult ADHD. The purpose of this quality improvement study was to develop educational materials to promote confidence, competence, and adherence to ADHD evidence-based recommendations among integrated care PCPs. Methods: A literature review and retrospective chart review of 19 patients were used to create 1) Baseline ADHD Provider Education (PE) tool, 2) Standardized ADHD Diagnosis (SAD) referral process, 3) ADHD Assessment, Treatment, and Monitoring …

Implementing The Morisky Medication Adherence Scale To Improve Medication Adherence In Patients With Hiv And Mental Illness, Kyle Ransom

Doctor of Nursing Practice Final Project Abstract

PURPOSE The purpose of this scholarly project was to implement a standardized process for assessing patient medication adherence through the use of a high-quality self-report questionnaire.

BACKGROUND The project was implemented at a federally funded outpatient HIV specialty clinic.

METHODOLOGY Patients seen by the clinic’s psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners completed the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale during the nurse triage encounter. Patients who scored poorly (below 6) were then referred to the clinic’s interprofessional team (e.g., social workers and pharmacists) to address barriers to medication adherence. Medication adherence was measured using data collected from the on-site pharmacy records in order to …

Factors Associated With Cognitive Flexibility In People With Opioid-Use Disorder: A Pilot Study, Paul S. Regier, Thais Costa Macedo De Arruda, Laura Sinko, Anne M. Teitelman, Anna Rose Childress

College of Nursing Faculty Papers & Presentations

The ability to adapt to changing circumstances has strong survival value. Individuals with substance use disorders tend to get "stuck" over-responding to drug-reward signals and pursuing drugs despite negative consequences. A lack of flexibility may be tied to impairments in neurocognition, including learning, memory, and executive function. However, results are often mixed, potentially due to heterogeneity in factors such as mental health, personality traits, or prior adversity. This study aimed to identify which factors influence neurocognitive variations within the opioid use disorder (OUD) population. Based on prior literature, we hypothesized that individuals with OUD would show deficits (vs. controls) in …

Improving Early Detection Of Skin Cancer Through Enhanced Screening Practices, Ashley Cline

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

With an effort to enhance early detection and intervention, this research investigates the urgent need for better skin cancer screening procedures. Developing and evaluating a multicomponent intervention to improve skin cancer screening and increase skin cancer early detection rates in primary care settings was the purpose of this project. In order to assess the use of improved screening procedures for early skin cancer detection in the primary care setting at the Complete Health organization’s Ormond Beach branch, the evidence-based practice study used a quasi-experimental approach. The project focused on the clinical question of whether implementing enhanced screening practicessuch as patient …

Implementing A Patient Decision Aid Tool To Improve Knowledge Of Lung Cancer Screening And Lung Cancer Screening Rates In A Primary Care Setting, Emily Evans Brown

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

It is well known that lung cancer is a devastating disease affecting many individuals in the United States. Through education and early screening efforts, lung cancers can be identified earlier when they can be more easily treated. This evidence-based practice project was developed for the purpose of improving patient and provider knowledge of lung cancer screening and to increase lung cancer screenings in primary care. The evidence-based lung cancer screening educational tool, referred to as a patient decision aid tool, was implemented in a family medicine practice setting over a 10-week period. After the 10-week implementation, there was an increase …

Promoting The Use Of Suicide Prevention Mobile Applications Among Clinicians To Reduce Suicide & Suicidal Behaviors In Adults Aged 18-45, Papetua Jepkoech Kimutai

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Suicide among adults aged 18-45 has increased significantly and has become a challenge to public health worldwide. The purpose of this scholarly project was to promote the use of suicide prevention mobile applications by clinicians to reduce suicide and suicidal behaviors among adults (18-45 years old). Safety Plan suicide prevention mobile app was used in addition to the standard method of preventing suicide. A quasi-experimental design was conducted to promote a suicide prevention mobile app in clinical practice. The clinician participants included three family nurse practitioners (FNPs) and five psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)The data were collected using pre …

Hormone Therapy Among Women Within A Clinical Setting: Health Literacy And Teach Back Method To Increase Understanding Of Potential Benefits And Risks Of Treatment, Mariah L. Petersen

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project was to examine hormonal therapy among women between the ages of 40 and 55 within a clinical setting. This project assessed women’s understanding of hormonal therapy for various treatments as well as the risks. The intervention utilized the teach-back method. The project also included the 10 essential elements the provider needs to be competent in the teach-back method. A pre- and post-test were given to patients to measure improvement of knowledge and understanding. The goal is to improve patients’ understanding of these treatments and to help them ask questions if they do not fully understand …