Background: Unable to repair joint damage caused by forces brought on by any abnormalities of the joint or peri-articular tissue is known as osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects the entire joint, and fundamentally loss of cartilage. Osteoarthritis in the knee can cause pain, st [....] » Read More
Background: Nurses operate within high-acuity, emotionally demanding environments where chronic stress is often normalized and unaddressed until impairment is visible. Traditional burnout interventions focus on late-stage symptoms, leaving a gap in early recognition. The original [....] » Read More
Nursing is not an occupation for the faint of heart. Now more than ever, we need skills to combat PTSD and build resilience in both our patients and ourselves. It is time to empower individuals with simple skills that will set them up for success. This presentation will define wh [....] » Read More
This session will describe a quality improvement initiative designed to strengthen perioperative team preparedness for malignant hyperthermia (MH), a rare but life-threatening aesthetic emergency. The project implemented in situ interprofessional simulation using Rapid Cycle Deli [....] » Read More
Background: Worldwide, pressure ulcers affect between 0.4% and 38% of patients, depending on the setting and population. Hospitalized patients show an average prevalence of 12%, with higher rates observed among high-risk groups such as intensive care unit patients and those with [....] » Read More
Our growing centralized telephone triage program provides care to over 250,000 patients across an extensive care network of 30+ primary care offices located in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We are associated with a large teaching institution which provides training to both residen [....] » Read More
Simulation provides an educational opportunity for students to learn about the clinical environment, how to manage care, and make critical decisions that impact patient care. Simulation is a controlled environment where the situation can change based on those decisions and action [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse burnout poses a significant threat to workforce stability, quality of care, and patient safety, particularly in rural and long-term care settings where staffing shortages, emotional labor, and limited access to support resources are common. Evidence-informed, sc [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse burnout poses a significant threat to workforce stability, quality of care, and patient safety, particularly in rural and long-term care settings where staffing shortages, emotional labor, and limited access to support resources are common. Evidence-informed, sc [....] » Read More
Problem Statement: Just Culture is a framework designed to enhance accountability, safety, and transparency in nursing education by shifting away from punitive responses to errors and near misses (Barnsteiner & Disch, 2012; Boysen, 2013). Purpose: The purpose of this Doctor [....] » Read More
As patients increasingly hire non-medical, out of hospital support workers, like birth doulas, to enhance their hospital experience, tension can arise between hospital staff and these supplemental team members. In labour and delivery settings, this can lead to a "battlefield [....] » Read More
Background: Nutrition Impact Symptoms (NIS)refer to a constellation of symptoms affecting patients' ability to eat due to disease or treatment. Patients with esophageal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy experience a substantial burden of NIS during treatment, wh [....] » Read More
Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain is a common complication after stroke. It causes limitation of shoulder mobility and delays functional recovery. Several nonpharmacological interventions have been developed to manage this condition. However, their comparative effectiveness re [....] » Read More
Background: Nurse educators working in global and resource-limited environments often face increased workload demands, curricular complexity, and the emotional labor of supporting diverse learners. These pressures can influence well-being, professional identity, and resilience. R [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the discharge hospitality suite to improve hospital throughput
Nicole Mari Paz Corpuz, Baylor University Medical Center, United States
Delays in discharge were creating daily challenges in our hospital—slowing patient flow, limiting available beds, and adding stress to nursing teams. Many patients who were already medically cleared were still staying in inpatient rooms while waiting on transportation, medi [....] » Read More
Title : Supporting the journey: Helping immigrant nurses thrive in a new healthcare culture
Seena Thomas, Memorial Hermann Hospital, United States
The global nursing workforce deficit reached an estimated 5.9 million in 2020, according to the World Health Organization, and the United States is projected to experience a shortage of at least one million nurses by 2030. In response to this escalating crisis, international nurs [....] » Read More
Title : Supporting the journey: Helping immigrant nurses thrive in a new healthcare culture
Sindhu Joseph, Memorial Hermann Hospital, United States
The global nursing workforce deficit reached an estimated 5.9 million in 2020, according to the World Health Organization, and the United States is projected to experience a shortage of at least one million nurses by 2030. In response to this escalating crisis, international nurs [....] » Read More
Title : Mindful at the bedside
Brandon Everett, Temple University Hospital, United States
Mindfulness transforms our experience of ourselves and our role at the bedside. Mindfulness is an innate ability. It is your ability to bring a relaxed, clear attention to the present moment. Incredibly, the simple practice of training your attention to be present offers a wealth [....] » Read More
Title : The power of our voice: Strengthening clinical research nurse identity through story, leadership and innovation – A Sydney perspective
Ellen Yeo, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Australia
Across many health systems, clinical nursing roles are experiencing increasing pressure from workforce shortages, expanding responsibilities and growing concerns about the erosion of professional identity. Clinical Research Nurses are particularly vulnerable in this landscape. Th [....] » Read More
Title : One path, many campuses: Consistent nursing excellence
Nora Billodeaux, Methodist Health System, United States
A quality improvement initiative standardized Nursing Clinical Orientation (NCO) across a multi-campus health system using ADDIE and PDSA methodologies. Seven campus-specific programs were merged into a single, unified model that improved efficiency, engagement, and collaboration [....] » Read More
Title : Stroke caregiver connection: Support for the survivor's care partner
Lana Wilhelm, Stroke Caregiver Connection, United States
Provide an overview of who stroke care partners are, their responsibilities, and the crucial role they play in the recovery and well-being of stroke survivors. Discuss the physical, emotional, and financial challenges commonly experienced by stroke care partners, emphasizing the [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating the impact of the nursing emotional resource toolkit: a longitudinal study of staff wellbeing and burnout prevention
Ashley Cowan, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
This study evaluated the Nursing Emotional Resource Toolkit, designed to support nurse wellbeing and reduce burnout. Over eleven months, surveys showed significant improvements in staff emotional support, work-life balance, and resource effectiveness, with a modest reduction in b [....] » Read More
Title : Evaluating the impact of the nursing emotional resource toolkit: a longitudinal study of staff wellbeing and burnout prevention
Amanda Encinar Casado, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
This study evaluated the Nursing Emotional Resource Toolkit, designed to support nurse wellbeing and reduce burnout. Over eleven months, surveys showed significant improvements in staff emotional support, work-life balance, and resource effectiveness, with a modest reduction in b [....] » Read More
Title : The power of presence: Investing in LVNs for lasting impact
Emma Gitomer, Houston Methodist Hospital, United States
Over the years the patient acuity in the hospital has increased substantially however, with the increase in the hospital acuity we have not had a change in the nurse-to-patient ratio in the ICU. With the increase in patient acuity this has led nurses being bogged down by tasks th [....] » Read More
Title : Ciao! Implementation of an international clinical capstone experience
Megan Mook, Thomas Jefferson University, United States
Introduction: To better prepare graduating nurses to enter the ever-evolving, complex world of health care, a clinical capstone experience was developed. Graduating nursing students were joined with a selected preceptor to complete 108 hours of the final clinical experience. Stud [....] » Read More
Title : Importance of genetic testing in patients referred for heart transplant or durable mechanical circulatory support
Carly Pine, Sentara Healthcare, United States
Purpose: Genetic abnormalities are found in 5 to >20% of cases of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), depending on the population studied. Truncating variants of TTN (TTNtv) are the most common genetic cause of DCM, accounting for up to 25% of cases with familial inheritance. Lifeti [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking potential: A nurse-driven model for Ed leadership development
Monica M Loperena, Bayshore Medical Center, United States
The emergency department faces a critical leadership gap, contributing to staff burnout and high turnover. To address this, we developed and implemented a six-month, nurse-led leadership program designed to cultivate future leaders from our own frontline staff. This initiative pr [....] » Read More
Title : Outpatient clinicians’ attitudes toward leading group therapy: Barriers, benefits, and breakthroughs
Madeline Noelle King, Boston College, United States
Background/Significance of Issue: Group therapy is an evidence-based, cost-efficient psychiatric intervention that remains underutilized in outpatient care. Implementation is frequently clinician-dependent and impacted by system-level barriers such as limited time, inadequate spa [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming post-cardiac surgery resuscitation: implementing the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) guidelines for better outcomes
Angelica Tobias, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Plano, United States
Purpose: This project implements Society of Thoracic Surgeons resuscitation guidelines for post–cardiac surgery patients, addressing needs unmet by standard ACLS. The initiative aims to enhance safety, reduce complications, and build staff confidence and performance in card [....] » Read More
Title : Leveraging change management for a successful EHR migration in correctional health
Jacqueline Jones, Parkland Health, United States
Effective change management is essential when transitioning from one Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to another, as it helps reduce clinician burnout and fosters trust in technology (Huang et al., 2020). To align Correctional Health Dallas County with the enterprise system [....] » Read More
Title : The effect of structured antepartum lactation consultation on exclusive human milk feeding for preterm infants
Rachel Cascone, North Shore University Hospital, United States
The benefits of human milk feeding for preterm infants are substantial, but the mothers of preterm infants face challenges in initiating and sustaining lactation. They often experience physical and emotional stress after admission of their child to the Neonatal Intensive Ca [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond the discharge: A trauma service program integrating community health workers
Lisa K Koser, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, United States
Background: High-utilizing trauma patients face complex medical, social, and psychological challenges, including substance use, exposure to violence, food and housing insecurity, and health illiteracy. These social determinants of health (SDOH) are often unaddressed, contributing [....] » Read More
Title : Keeping warm, healing strong: A multidisciplinary quality improvement initiative to reduce intraoperative hypothermia in burn surgery patients
Kim Priban , Akron Children's Hospital, United States
Background: Burn patients are uniquely vulnerable to hypothermia due to impaired thermoregulation, high evaporative heat loss, and frequent exposure of large surface areas during surgery. Intraoperative hypothermia increases risks of coagulopathy, blood loss, delayed wound healin [....] » Read More