The purpose of this workshop is to provide a synthesis between the healthcare provider and the individual who continues to use a substance that is causing extreme health related issues. Terminology and medical terms have been shown to often be a barrier in the treatment of [....] » Read More
It is disturbing to learn that approximately 87% of trafficked individuals were seen by a health care provider while they were with their capturer (Bauer et al, 2019; Mason, 2018; Schwarz et al., 2016). Every year, approximately 18,000 people are brought to the United States and [....] » Read More
Neuropathic pain is a chronic issue that typically does not resolve. This means that it is experienced for at least three months, or more. The underlying causes that lead to neuropathic pain, many times cannot be cured making the main goal, controlling pain. Pre [....] » Read More
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is progressive, debilitating, and the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. COPD is seen in adult health care settings, and providers, nurses, and their patients must learn effective coping strategies to enhance individual qua [....] » Read More
Clinical educators in the Emergency Department (ED) assume primary responsibility for the onboarding and education of new graduate nurses and other new hires to their department. New hires are paired with preceptors chosen by the educators until their orientation goals have [....] » Read More
Over 150,000 new nurses enter the workforce each year. Since the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, some of the nurses entering the field have graduated early to enter the workforce; some with minimal patient experience due to lack of opportunities for in person clinicals. These ne [....] » Read More
The purpose of this project was to enhance foundational knowledge that senior-level nursing students have regarding the importance of lifelong learning and professional engagement within the nursing profession. Through collaboration with instructors who taught a senior nursing pr [....] » Read More
Abstract: Nursing students are often working full-time while attending school and supporting their families. In addition to the stressors caused by returning to school the pandemic has left many nursing students feeling burned out and questioning their future as nurses. The nurse [....] » Read More
Introduction: Infection prevention and control is a clinical and public health speciality that is based on a scientific approach, providing practical solutions grounded in infectious diseases, healthcare epidemiology, social and implementation science, and health systems strength [....] » Read More
Project objective/background: The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented challenges for health care providers (HCPs), resulting in stress related disorders, insomnia and burnout. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a mind-body intervention, was explored as a tool to positively imp [....] » Read More
Safe Hand hygiene practice is considered as the most essential components of patient safety. Especially when it comes to the health professionals; students are exposed to their clinical practice in first few years of their education. This accelerates the chances of getting infect [....] » Read More
Background : Abdominal binder is a non-pharmacological method of relieving pain after surgical procedures. Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of the abdominal binder in relieving pain and distress scores after cesarean delivery (CD). Search strategy: The f [....] » Read More
Each person is given a name that follows them through their lifetime. Our names are unique, chosen carefully by our loved ones, and acts to separate us from others. Our names identify us as one human being among the 7.9 billion other human beings in this world (WorldOMeters [....] » Read More
Background: Residential aged care plays a crucial role in the spectrum of long-term care services for older adults in most developed nations. While organisational leadership is responsible for ensuring residents’ care quality and safety in residential aged care facilities, [....] » Read More
Intravenous (IV) catheterizations are frequently applied in cancer therapy for hydration, nutrition, drug administration, and transfusion of blood and blood products. Oncology nurses are responsible for the safe and timely administration of IV treatments to the patients throug [....] » Read More
Background: School-aged children of the ages 3-18 spend most of their day attending school. A portion of this population will be diagnosed with chronic conditions that may affect the amount of time spent in the classroom which can affect their academic success. [....] » Read More
Background: To better primary health care and better-trained nurses, knowing the causes of cancer provides a basis for understanding the potential for prevention or early detection of the disease. Our study aimed to assess knowledge and awareness about breast, cervical, and oral [....] » Read More
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the acceptance of healthcare technology, attitudes toward technology, and technology self-efficacy that might influence nursing students' technology readiness. It is posited that healthcare technology acceptance, posit [....] » Read More
Aim: To determine the appropriate nonpharmacological interventions and pharmacological treatments that are beneficial for dementia patients, and how and when they should be initiated or discontinued. Background: Alzheimer’s dementia is a progressive, disabling dise [....] » Read More
When nurse residents’ communication skills are improved, it positively impacts patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, and better adherence to treatment. Although effective communication has been acknowledged as a critical skill for all nurses to provide quality patient car [....] » Read More
BACKGROUND: Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening, systemic complication of infection. Rapid intervention is critical to reduce morbidity and mortality, however early recognition of sepsis is challenging due to a highly variable and non-specific presentation. Recognition is pa [....] » Read More
Rationale/Background The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of a proof-of-concept design for an academic-corporate partnership aimed at enhancing clinical skills, clinical judgement, and communication skills of internationally educated nurses (IENs) transi [....] » Read More
Nurses are already in a field that is among the highest when it comes to burnout. This study examined the effect that COVID-19 has had on nurse burnout. The goal was to determine the effect that additional COVID-19 regulations and policies have on nurse burnout and ideally to ide [....] » Read More
Purpose: To identify evidence-based strategies used in transformational leadership to create a nursing work culture where incivility is reduced. Background: History repeats itself in nursing and continues to show “nurses eat their young”. Strategies, interventions, [....] » Read More
Background: Workplace violence is a priority safety concern in healthcare settings. Exposure to patient aggression is associated with major consequences such as increased injury, loss of productivity, psychological distress, medical costs, reduced job satisfaction, and higher tur [....] » Read More
Abstract Background: Vaccination is the most effective method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and helps reduce mortality rate and economic costs associated with the pandemic. Despite these advantages, misinformation and rumors on vaccine safety and efficacy can lead [....] » Read More
The words represent a common, valuable communication channel for the people in interaction. Word usage informs us about the difference between the individuals, and they may generate disputes, agreement, disagreement, interest, enthusiasm, standing ovation, restlessness, turbulenc [....] » Read More
Rationale/Background: To increase access to and quality of care for homeless veterans, a structure including Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) regional teams (Social Work, Nursing, Psychology) and Housing Resource Groups (HRGs) was developed to provide coordinated assistance [....] » Read More
Aim: To analyze the documented effects of nurse incivility for individuals and organizations and discuss strategies to address nurse incivility. Background: Nurse incivility is the deliberate and habitual abusive conduct that occurs by one or more perpetrators and takes severa [....] » Read More
Cannabis will always be controversial and push the standards of traditional western medicine. Join in an engaging discussion around a few topics that push the envelope of how cannabis is used medicinally: pregnancy, weight loss and children. End this challenging talk [....] » Read More
The Art and Science of Nurse Coaching for Healthcare Transformation Background: Nurse Coaching has gained considerable recognition as the role has expanded in various clinical settings, from institutional organizations, outpatient clinics, telehealth services to private pra [....] » Read More
Background: Nursing turnover is related to a variety of reasons. The literature have linked anticipated turnover as a consequence of job dissatisfaction among nurses. Aim and Objectives: This study aimed to assess factors influencing job satisfaction and r [....] » Read More
Background: To prevent a wider spread of COVID-19 infection, several countries around the world have closed schools. We had to conduct a study aimed at evaluating the extent of behavioral and emotional disorders among school-age children through the quarantine period. Objectiv [....] » Read More
Background : Patients’ experience defined as interaction between patients and health care system. Positive experience will enhance patients care and treatment outcome. Goals: To promote positive patients’ experience in outpatients’ clinics through utilization [....] » Read More
Objectives: This review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of peer video feedback (PVF) on healthcare students' reactions and learning outcomes against other feedback methods (e.g., expert- or self-video feedback). It also synthesized the characteristics of PVF within health [....] » Read More
Abstract: The dealing of childhood cancer is one of oncology's great achievement sections. As many as two-thirds childhood cancer survivors are likely to experience at least one late effect, with perhaps one-fourth of survivors experiencing a late effect that is severe or lif [....] » Read More
Background: Patients age 65 and older are identified as being an at-risk population for readmissions to the hospital within 30 days. Evidence based practice has shown that completing the Identifying Seniors At Risk (ISAR) screening tool can help to identify the needs of these pat [....] » Read More
Purpose Resilience plays an important role in helping individuals to adapt to adversity and improve their psychosocial outcomes. This study aims to examine the mediating role of coping in the relationship between family function and resilience in adolescents and young adults (AYA [....] » Read More
Resumen: La tuberculosis es una enfermedad de interés en salud pública y laboral, al respecto el Informe Global de Tuberculosis del año 2020 destacó que la enfermedad continúa generando alta carga y en el mundo (1-3). En este inform [....] » Read More
Heart failure is a growing worldwide problem. The growing burden of managing this progressive chronic disease is expensive. Effective management of this chronic debilitating disease requires vigilant patient and caregiver engagement. Self-management is complicated and requires pa [....] » Read More
Background: Medication errors are a leading cause of patient harm. Being a novice nurse and workplace interruptions are two of the largest risk factors for medication administration errors. Student nurses need opportunities to learn, practice and develop interruption management s [....] » Read More
Title : Moving Through Caring for Yourself and Others During Covid 19
Adele Webb, Capella University, United States
It has been well documented that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant stress and burnout for providers. The nursing profession is losing qualified and important staff due to vaccine hesitancy and fear of contracting the virus. Nurses are reporting cases of PTS [....] » Read More
Title : Health Equity in the Era of Covid 19
Robin Adams Geiger, Ovita Health, United States
In the last few years, we have seen an increase in health disparity due to the Covid 19 pandemic. An already fragile state of health concerns was worsened to include an increase in lower socioeconomic status due to loss of jobs and the closing of businesses. This impact to [....] » Read More
Title : Peer Support Applying Emotional and Spiritual First Aid
Elaine Webb, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, United States
Abstract – Establishing a Peer Support Program in the Acute Care Setting INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the evidence-based project was to determine if implementing a peer support program will minimize the trauma experienced by HCPs following unanticipated adverse events. B [....] » Read More
Title : Supporting Transgender Patients in Healthcare
Connor Jude Wesley, Multicare Allenmore Hospital, United States
It is important to first understand the language when talking about and with a community. Many people have had very little interaction with the transgender and gender nonconforming (tgnc) folks. It is imperative to be able to talk respectfully with and about them.&nbs [....] » Read More
Title : Development and Psychometric Testing of the Intercultural Competence Scale
Hsiu Chin Chen, Utah Valley University, United States
Student cultural competence should be evaluated to identify the effectiveness of educational interventions relevant to culturally congruent care. Given the broad availability of instruments developed to assess cultural competence, there is a need to develop psychometric propertie [....] » Read More
Title : Intervencion educativa en trabajadores de la salud para identificar sintomaticos respiratorios un estudio cuasi experimental
Alba Idaly Munoz Sanchez, Facultad de Enfermería Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
Objetivo: Determinar la efectividad de una intervención educativa en la identificación de sintomáticos respiratorios por parte de los trabajadores de la salud. Método: Estudio cuasi-experimental con 100 trabajadores de la salud (médicos, enfe [....] » Read More
Title : Knowledge And Attitude Related to Cervical Cancer Prevention And Screening Among Female Students in the College of Nursing, Kuwait.
Nabil Ahmed Kamal Badawy, Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, Kuwait
Dr Nabil A Badawy, studied at the faculty of medicine, Alexanderia university in Egypt , get my Doctorate degree in 2000 at the same institution. My current position is an associate professor in the college of nursing, in Kuwait.
Title : The impact of training of community health care workers providing Ward Based Community Outreach services in Dr Kenneth Kaunda district of the Northwest Province South Africa
Segomotso Magzimah Ntlhaile, Masedi Project Management, South Africa
In recent years, community health workers (CHWs) have emerged as the main role players in implementing community-based public health interventions in racially diverse communities. Yet little is known about the extent to which CHW training curriculums influence intervention effect [....] » Read More
Title : Thermoregulation In Full Term Newborns What Do Nurses And Midwives Need To Know
Roselene Mugwidi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Full-term thermoregulation by nurses and midwives is important for the survival, growth, and development of a newborn. Thermoregulation of newborns is a complex and critical physiological function influenced by many factors of which environmental control is one major factor. Nurs [....] » Read More
Title : An Exploration of Family Caregiver Experiences of Burden and Coping While Caring for People with Mental Disorders in Saudi Arabia A Qualitative Study
Loujain, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Family caregivers of people with mental disorders face a number of burdens and stressors, such as associative stigma and burnout. These burdens are often a result of their caring role coupled with insufficient support or ineffective coping strategies, which can affect their quali [....] » Read More
Title : Incorporating End of Life Content Early in BSN Programs
Jodi Noga, Colorado Mesa University, United States
Educating students about end-of-life, death, dying, and grief is a passion of mine, which many may find unusual. These are not easy topics, but they are important. I have seen a lot of death and dying throughout my career. As I tell my students, death can and does happen anywhere [....] » Read More
Title : Conceptual Framework for Strengthening Nurse Initiated Management of ART Training and Implementation in North West Province South Africa
Sheillah Hlamalani Mboweni, Academic, South Africa
Background: The implementation of nurse-initiated management of antiretroviral therapy (NIMART) or HIV management training is a challenge in the primary health care (PHC) setting, after the adoption of task shifting. It is evident from the literature reviewed and the data obtaine [....] » Read More
Title : Minority Community Health Initiative- A Health Disparities Call to Action
Toni Hawkins, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, United States
Health disparities in rural and underserved communities often go unchecked leaving individuals to fend for themselves in terms of undiagnosed medical conditions, misunderstanding of diagnoses, and ongoing mistrust of healthcare systems. Community mistrust of healthcare systems an [....] » Read More
Title : The Effect of Clinical Judgment Methods for Care Plan Development in Nursing Students
Lisa Foertsch, University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, United States
Student nursing care plans typically present two prioritized patient health problems. Student nurses research patient information to plan care, identify patient problems and plan the appropriate nursing interventions. The completed 3-phase pre-post qualitative study has significa [....] » Read More
Title : Extraordinary Thinking Creates Extraordinary Leaders for Patient Care
Christopher R Salem, CRS Group Holdings, LLC, United States
Leadership is not a title but action you exhibit daily through being the example. The foundation for extraordinary leaders comes down to extraordinary thinking. How you think creates the action you take in the moment as part of the process that leads to desired results. This foun [....] » Read More
Title : Bio-Aerosolization and Medical Staff Safety
Eli Schwalm, Inspir Labs ltd, Israel
Healthcare Workers (HCW) are the most at-risk population for infection during epidemics, with constant and close exposure to infected individuals, the risk for them to be sick is up to 12 times that of the general population. Combined with their frequent contact with compromised [....] » Read More
Title : Leadernship Mastering the Art of Learning to Lead
Molly Mackey, Leadernship Institute, United States
Today's staffing crisis means it is more important than ever to have capable leaders in the mental health field. We know that people don't leave companies – they leave people. We will inspire mental health professionals and leaders to learn to be the type of leaders [....] » Read More