This literature review will look at the factors influencing staff nurse turnover and identify strategies that enhance nurse resilience to keep professional nurses at the bedside. The information review can assist nurses to prepare for the demands of bedside nursing and provide su [....] » Read More
As health care becomes more complex and patient acuity increases, unforeseen and adverse outcomes become more frequent, placing a tremendous burden on healthcare providers (HCPs). They are at the forefront of experiencing the detrimental effects of adverse patient outcomes, and t [....] » Read More
The recent advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) offers new possibilities for enhancing clinical judgment skills in nursing education. This presentation will discuss innovative assignments and approaches that integrates AI, specifically ChatGPT, into nursing curricula to fo [....] » Read More
The purpose of this project was to increase speciality certification and BSN or higher prepared nurses in the Labor and Delivery (L&D) Department. The L&D Department has 145 nurses and more than 9,000 deliveries a year. Research shows that adequate staffing and BSN [....] » Read More
Not thought of enough as a North American epidemic, let alone a worldwide phenomenon, diabetes is attacking younger and younger people and without discrimination. Pediatric clinics, once nearly the sole domain of type 1 diabetes, are now overrun with obese adolescents with type 2 [....] » Read More
This pilot study is currently in progress. Healthy People 2030 offers definitions of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). Currently, SDoH are not addressed consistently across nursing curricula, meaning nurses may have varying understanding of SDoH. Some evidence suggests SDoH h [....] » Read More
This pilot study is currently in progress. Healthy People 2030 offers definitions of Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). Currently, SDoH are not addressed consistently across nursing curricula, meaning nurses may have varying understanding of SDoH. Some evidence suggests SDoH h [....] » Read More
The demand placed on prelicensure nursing students is overwhelming in the fast paced, dynamic, and often stressful academic setting. Mentoring in general has been recognized throughout education literature as a valuable tool to improve performance, increase retention, and enhance [....] » Read More
The demand placed on prelicensure nursing students is overwhelming in the fast paced, dynamic, and often stressful academic setting. Mentoring in general has been recognized throughout education literature as a valuable tool to improve performance, increase retention, and enhance [....] » Read More
The demand placed on prelicensure nursing students is overwhelming in the fast paced, dynamic, and often stressful academic setting. Mentoring in general has been recognized throughout education literature as a valuable tool to improve performance, increase retention, and enhance [....] » Read More
One in five hospital CEOs leave their positions every year. In rural communities, turnover is even higher. Yet, that is only the tip of the iceberg, as nurses' and other key staff turnover rates are greater than one out of four, with critical care and emergency nurses approac [....] » Read More
Background: Over the past few years, the phenomenon of "nursing student attrition" has been unevenly studied. Investigators often focused on independent predictors as age, family obligations, final grade of high school, demanding physical and mental workload and ot [....] » Read More
OBJECTIVE: To study whether a multi-layer, silicone-adhesive polyurethane foam dressing shaped for the sacrum prevents pressure ulcers (PUs) development in addition to standard PUs preventive care for high-risk hospitalized patients. DESIGN: Open-label, parallel group, multi-cen [....] » Read More
Background Multi-morbidity increases with age and older adults are more likely to present to acute hospital services with complex health states/Geriatric syndromes. For people with underlying physical or cognitive illnesses, these issues can be compounded by the built environmen [....] » Read More
Nursing Home Residents (NHR) are the frailest group of older people in society and require a gerontologically attuned approach to address multiple challenges presented to the practitioner. In 2018 we commenced an advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) specialist liaison service with [....] » Read More
Parents undergo negative experiences that include parental anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress when their new-born babies are hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit. During this stressful period, parents need assistance from staff in order to cope. A quantitati [....] » Read More
Long-term care settings in the United States are charged with the provision of quality care to those it serves. A means to enhance the existing delivery of care services rendered is to adopt educational strategies such as simulation that have been proven to improve outcomes. The [....] » Read More
As a team the Stroke Navigators (SN) work to improve stroke patient outcomes and minimize hospital readmissions. The SN has a multifaceted approach to eliminate disjointed care during hospitalization through transition into the outpatient setting. SNs work as part of an interprof [....] » Read More
As a team the Stroke Navigators (SN) work to improve stroke patient outcomes and minimize hospital readmissions. The SN has a multifaceted approach to eliminate disjointed care during hospitalization through transition into the outpatient setting. SNs work as part of an interprof [....] » Read More
As a team the Stroke Navigators (SN) work to improve stroke patient outcomes and minimize hospital readmissions. The SN has a multifaceted approach to eliminate disjointed care during hospitalization through transition into the outpatient setting. SNs work as part of an interprof [....] » Read More
Brief Description: We explored concepts of high reliability between perioperative disciplines by incorporating a surgical patient handoff tool that builds in "real time." The tool starts building in the pre-operative phase of care, into the operating room and eventua [....] » Read More
BACKGROUND: Despite significant advances in medical/surgical treatment and anesthesia methods, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most common complications of surgical patients. In the orthopedic setting specifically, PONV is one of the most common causes for [....] » Read More
Problem Statement: Anxiety is known to interfere with nursing students' academic life. Nurse educators are challenged to develop new teaching strategies to support nursing students' educational success. Purpose: This project aims to assess and implement new t [....] » Read More
Background Psychiatric emergency room visits are often associated with long wait times, leading to agitation and dissatisfaction among patients, delay in care, some patients leaving without receiving care, staff frustration and increased cost. Research indicates that triage guid [....] » Read More
Background Psychiatric emergency room visits are often associated with long wait times, leading to agitation and dissatisfaction among patients, delay in care, some patients leaving without receiving care, staff frustration and increased cost. Research indicates that triage guid [....] » Read More
Background Psychiatric emergency room visits are often associated with long wait times, leading to agitation and dissatisfaction among patients, delay in care, some patients leaving without receiving care, staff frustration and increased cost. Research indicates that triage guid [....] » Read More
Nursing education is in constant evolution. Teaching methodologies are also evolving to match learning needs of new graduate nurses impacted by the pandemic. With limited clinical hands-on experience, new nurses entering the healthcare system, as well as educators are presented w [....] » Read More
Nursing education is in constant evolution. Teaching methodologies are also evolving to match learning needs of new graduate nurses impacted by the pandemic. With limited clinical hands-on experience, new nurses entering the healthcare system, as well as educators are presented w [....] » Read More
Background: Supporting nursing staff is key in supporting patient safety. With the staffing shortages, increased amount of junior staff, decreased resources and increased acuity of pediatric patients, in the moment nursing support options have become more challenging. This [....] » Read More
Introduction: In Uganda, people living in fishing communities tend to engage in high-risk sexual activity which leads to unintended pregnancies that may end in abortions. Abortion has negative social, psychological, and medical impacts. We determined the frequency of abortion an [....] » Read More
Despite the fact that nearly 1 in every 4 American women have had or will experience an abortion in their lifetime, abortion care is rarely if ever discussed or taught in nursing. There is a dearth of information being shared in medical and nursing school curricula as well as in [....] » Read More
The key to experiencing true happiness, success, overall well-being and inner peace in your professional and personal life begins and ends with a conscious connection to your heart … period! During these challenging times, self-care is a necessity in order to maintain over [....] » Read More
As we prepare to "Boldy go” into the Next Gen NCLEX©, let’s explore how the NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (NCJMM) is used to integrate elements of nursing process and cognitive tes [....] » Read More
Many chronic diseases as well as infectious diseases have been linked to patient behavior. Yet, often patients are reticent to change. This session will address theories and research that support empowering patients to make necessary behavioral changes to improve health. Particip [....] » Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a surge in demand for health care, leading to widespread shortages of medical equipment, staffing, hospital beds, and more. During this time, the government institutions issued a report raising concerns about the alarming conditions, which was in [....] » Read More
Objective: This was a randomized controlled trial to investigate the effect of a peer mutual management model on fast rehabilitation exercise in patients with gluteal muscle contracture after surgery. Design: Single centre, parallel randomized controlled, close label, observer [....] » Read More
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical complications in pregnancy. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy may prevent the risk of GDM. However, most pregnant women in the world did not meet the recommended level of physical activit [....] » Read More
Objective: This study aimed to explore the prevalence of prenatal depression and to determine the dyadic relationship between perceived stress, marital satisfaction, and prenatal depression among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners. B [....] » Read More
Poor family quality of life (FQOL) negatively affects the intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and leads to adverse physical and psychosocial outcomes for both children and their families. Parental self-efficacy and social support are critical for the wel [....] » Read More
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart rate disorder in adults. According to 2020 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines, the Atrial Fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway can effectively improve the integrated management of AF using a simple strat [....] » Read More
Background: Pregnant women's coping styles during childbirth can be positive or negative, but maladaptive coping is linked to adverse outcomes for both mother and infant. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms behind their coping behavior and how they receive [....] » Read More
Guidance & counselling are twin concepts & have emerged as essential elements of every educational activity.Guidance & counselling are not synonymous term. Counselling is a part of guidance. Guidance, in educational context, means to indicate, point out, show the way, [....] » Read More
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) accounts for 30% of neonatal deaths in developing countries and 30% of babies with HIE develop disability. HIE is diagnosed with the following criteria; APGAR score is < 6/10 at 5, cord blood pH < 7 or base deficit > 12m.mol/L, prese [....] » Read More
Musculoskeletal disorders refer to disorders of musculoskeletal system that provide the ability to move or to stand, with the consequence of hampering the natural function. Ageing frays the musculoskeletal system regardless of the presence of illness which leads to musculoskeleta [....] » Read More
Background: The investigation of adverse clinical events, in a private health care hospital in the Western Cape, during January and February 2022, have indicated that events occur due to poor clinical handover. These investigations identified that failure to handover risk ass [....] » Read More
Background: Despite the fact that autism is on the rise globally and in Cameroon specifically; few studies have been conducted on the phenomenon. These studies have mostly focused on speech and language development for children. Caring for children with autism spectrum dis [....] » Read More
Background: Nurses need to control over their practice and their satisfaction was affected by work environment. Nurse satisfaction has direct impact on the quality of care and patient outcome. Objective: To assess the effect of work environment on the pattern of nurse [....] » Read More
The objective of the present study was to modify three dimensional polyester textile fabric using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and activated carbon (A) for antibacterial activity and SO2 elimination properties of hospitals air filters. Silver nanoparticles were effectively in sit [....] » Read More
The objective of the present study was to modify three dimensional polyester textile fabric using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and activated carbon (A) for antibacterial activity and SO2 elimination properties of hospitals air filters. Silver nanoparticles were effectively in sit [....] » Read More
There have been a host of recent surveys with nurses trying to understand the factors leading to the high turnover of those that are working at the bedside. This turnover trend is concerning given that this level of job dissatisfaction is occurring among the segment that re [....] » Read More
In the healthcare industry, retaining skilled and dedicated nurses is vital for maintaining high-quality patient care, operational efficiency, and organizational success. However, nurse turnover rates continue to pose significant challenges, resulting in increased costs, decrease [....] » Read More
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Association had stated that studies show most accidents happen mostly when officers are more likely to sleep between midnight to 6am and 1pm to 3pm. There are about 88 diagnosable sleep disorders currently in North America that people [....] » Read More
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) numbers continue to rise in the general population as well as among nurses. To date, there is no requirement for a SUD course or module to be included in the BSN curriculum. BSN students have identified numerous hurdles including ide [....] » Read More
Background: Incivility in undergraduate nursing programs has been exemplified since the onset of the global pandemic. The nursing profession relies strongly on teamwork and unity. Incivility impedes learning and negatively impacts the teaching and learning environment for both s [....] » Read More
Background: Incivility in undergraduate nursing programs has been exemplified since the onset of the global pandemic. The nursing profession relies strongly on teamwork and unity. Incivility impedes learning and negatively impacts the teaching and learning environment for both s [....] » Read More
The increasing prevalence of online education in graduate nursing programs has brought about unique challenges, including higher attrition rates. Engaging online graduate nursing students is essential for improving program completion rates and ensuring a successful learning exper [....] » Read More
Background: Nurses are seeing increasing numbers of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) given that one in thirty-six children receive the diagnosis. Previous studies have found that there is limited amount of education regarding the care of patients with ASD in undergrad [....] » Read More
The purpose of this presentation is twofold. First, the model of care for nurse-led drop-in centers, called the Augsburg Health Commons (AHC), will be introduced, which is grounded in the principles of transcultural nursing. The nursing faculty at Augsburg University founded the [....] » Read More
The purpose of this presentation is twofold. First, the model of care for nurse-led drop-in centers, called the Augsburg Health Commons (AHC), will be introduced, which is grounded in the principles of transcultural nursing. The nursing faculty at Augsburg University founded the [....] » Read More
The goal of this study was to share with others the implementation process and strategies we utilized to enhance our curriculum when taking into consideration the Next Gen NCLEX changes. A survey was conducted to identify perceived deficits in the understanding of NGN by faculty [....] » Read More
Nursing care is not a duty that should be taken lightly-it is of utmost importance that nursing care is delivered to clients safely with empathy and competence. Professional nurses, such as a Registered Nurse (RN), are on the frontlines of providing care. “The backbone of a [....] » Read More
Background: Mental illness in the United States is a prevalent health concern. Mental health conditions are subject to mental illness stigma that negatively impacts client care. Purpose: This quality improvement project aimed to implement the National Alliance on Mental Illness [....] » Read More
Aging is a process inherent to nature that promotes functional changes (senescence) that will appear discreetly throughout life, as all organs or systems age in a different and complex way in this process, in which changes it happens, both functional and psychological, whic [....] » Read More
Background: To identify the efficiency of pre–Medical Emergency Team (MET) escalations of care conversation types. Types include consulting, liaising, interpretation/translation and coordinating between partners in care involved in the escalations of care of the det [....] » Read More
The personal defense session teaches participants to deal with instances where patients or family members may become violent, attack them or need safe restraining. The techniques are based on physical space (proximity), leverage, physiology and psychological awareness. The method [....] » Read More
In the current healthcare climate, retaining our workforce has become increasingly important. Even more so the retention of leadership has become even more crucial, as the need to have leaders guide the profession during tenuous and difficult times is now even more apparent. Look [....] » Read More
Faced with continued patient surges in the emergency room, increased number of patients left without being seen (LWBS), increased boarding times, with declining patient satisfaction scores, the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) administration recognized an innov [....] » Read More
Medication administration continues to be a large part of the nurses’ role in delivering optimum nursing care. The 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) seminal report To Err is Human detailed medication errors (ME) cause unintended harm to patients and are a significant source [....] » Read More
New nurse graduates are entering the nursing profession unable to meet the demands and clinical responsibilities expected of them. Current and past literature shows that there is a lack of clinical reasoning abilities new nurse graduates possess to care for the nation's [....] » Read More
The increased vulnerability of nursing home residents in Lebanon to COVID-19 infection put the residents under increased stress requiring harsher restrictive measures to be implemented, including stricter forms of social isolation. As a result of social isolation, older residents [....] » Read More
The Covid-19 pandemic and national movements for health equity over the past few years have highlighted the impact of trauma on health as well as on provider well-being. Rates of depression and anxiety in the U.S. have climbed above 40%, and burnout rates among clinicians are rea [....] » Read More
A Nursing TED Talk (NED) meant to inspire fellow educators to discover new and innovative ways of engaging the newest generation of nurses. Nurse Educators have been met with the challenge of engaging and retaining a new generation of nurses while they navigate both the typ [....] » Read More
Nurses work in unique, challenging, fast paced and unpredictable environments in which they are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals (HCPs) across the globe have faced an influx of patients, resource limit [....] » Read More
The Corporate Placement Expansion Project is a workstream within a successful Enabling Effective Learning Environments (EELE) programme, working across a sub-region of Northwest England, hosted by the University of Chester. The overall philosophy of this NHS England funded projec [....] » Read More
The Corporate Placement Expansion Project is a workstream within a successful Enabling Effective Learning Environments (EELE) programme, working across a sub-region of Northwest England, hosted by the University of Chester. The overall philosophy of this NHS England funded projec [....] » Read More
Introduction: In recent decades, there has been a growing concern over problematic electronic device (e-device) use, characterized by excessive internet access and poorly controlled impulses, leading to impairment and distress. Despite the widespread accessibility of e-devices, c [....] » Read More
Background: To date, no research has been conducted on the prevalence of burnout, psychological distress, and coping techniques used by palliative care professionals in the low-resource MIC of Kazakhstan. Aim: To understand emotional challenges faced by palliative car [....] » Read More
Healthcare (HC) workers have long dealt with mistreatment and abuse from patients and their families/friends. HC workers are often told that mistreatment comes with the job. Yet the increasing number of incidents and the levels of violence have dangerously escalated during and af [....] » Read More
During this presentation you will learn about the impact technology has had on nursing practice and how it has affected the outcomes of patient care and patient recovery. The use of technology in nursing practice has had a profound impact on nursing care and patient outcomes. By [....] » Read More
The purpose of this research presentation is to discuss school-age child mental health priorities. Researcher will provide the challenges faced by school nurses in Kentucky and the impact on children related to education and learning gaps. The aim is to engage attendees in advoca [....] » Read More
Nursing is a trusted and noble profession. However, nurses are not consistently humane with each other. Incivility in nursing has longstanding roots in the literature- "Nurses eat their young." The culture of aggression may originate in nursing academia. Nursing s [....] » Read More
People interact with their energy, with or without words and sounds. Verbal and nonverbal communication offer us relevant data about an individual: intelligence education emotional state medical conditions welfare [....] » Read More
Objective: To investigate the status quo of cognitive frailty in elderly patients with coronary heart disease in community, and analyze its influencing factors, so as to provide reference for the management of cognitive frailty in community. Methods: From November 20 [....] » Read More
To discussed the effects of weight management in overweight endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia patients undergoing fertility-sparing treatment. Women with endometrial cancer or atypical hyperplasia who were treated with fertility-sparing and had BMI ?25 kg/m2 were randoml [....] » Read More
Hailey-Hailey disease (HHD), or familial benign chronic pemphigus, is characterized by a chronic relapsing course, with a difficult-to-treat condition that severely affects a patient’s quality of life. Although HHD is caused by a mutation of the ATP2C1 gene, there is no gen [....] » Read More
Aims: This study aims to examine the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and identify its predictors among pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus and their partners and explore the mediating role of marital satisfaction between maternal and paternal anxiety. Design: A cros [....] » Read More
Background: As the most common complication of childbirth, postpartum depression affects both mothers and fathers, and its prevalence has been steadily rising in recent years. There is a need to include both parents in research to understand their interaction effects. Objectiv [....] » Read More
Background: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a common illness associated with high mortality and increased risk of rehospitalization. Self-care management that provides psychoeducational support to CHF families is an approach to improve patients’ health-related quality of lif [....] » Read More
Aim: This study investigates the quality of nursing work life and level of stress at hospitals located in different regions in Saudi Arabia. Background: Nursing staff are at increased risk of distress and are exposed to a variety of wear-generating elements that may influence [....] » Read More
Aim: This study investigates the quality of nursing work life and level of stress at hospitals located in different regions in Saudi Arabia. Background: Nursing staff are at increased risk of distress and are exposed to a variety of wear-generating elements that may influence [....] » Read More
With the demanding nature of their work, healthcare professionals often face challenges that can affect their overall well-being. Understanding the factors that affect their quality of life is crucial to developing effective interventions and support systems. The present systemat [....] » Read More
“Financing Efficient Healthcare” is a core problem in all healthcare systems. Based on the "Ulm Legacy", we present four pillars that may bear the financial burden of efficient health care. The nursing profession might be an ideally suited profession to take [....] » Read More
Aim: This study was carried out in order to evaluate the use of “Nursing Services Upper Position Candidate Evaluation Form” in objective evaluation in the selection of leader staff. Method: This study was designed descriptively and retrospectively. The sample of th [....] » Read More
Background: There have been controversies about public perception of the nursing profession for varied reasons. Survival of nursing as a profession is dependent upon the positive impact it has on consumers. Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the views of participant [....] » Read More
In recent decades, the growing awareness of the impact of nurses’ occupational stress at individual and organizational levels, along with the increasing issue of conflicts and violence in healthcare services, has raised international interest towards prevention and health p [....] » Read More
Adverse childhood experiences affect children’s mental health and well-being, extending into adulthood and increasing the risk of chronic diseases. The pandemic has increased the risk of adverse experiences for children. Trauma-informed care, the framework used to [....] » Read More
Background or Introduction: The Medical Mission Model for remote locations is a comprehensive framework designed to address the healthcare challenges faced by underserved populations in remote areas. This study provides an overview of the key components and objectives of the mod [....] » Read More
Background or Introduction: The Medical Mission Model for remote locations is a comprehensive framework designed to address the healthcare challenges faced by underserved populations in remote areas. This study provides an overview of the key components and objectives of the mod [....] » Read More
Background or Introduction: The Medical Mission Model for remote locations is a comprehensive framework designed to address the healthcare challenges faced by underserved populations in remote areas. This study provides an overview of the key components and objectives of the mod [....] » Read More
Advance Care Planning is defined as a process that supports adults at any age or stage of health in understanding and sharing their values, goals, and preferences regarding future medical care. The goal is to help ensure that people receive medical care that is consistent with th [....] » Read More
The Athena Doctrine research which was a cross cultural study of qualities and traits that we are coded with feminine such as empathy, relatedness, creating success and leading to better decisions at every single level to the point that the creators of that research declared that [....] » Read More
Transform Your Life by Being Here Now. Life is filled with change and uncertainty. We can’t control what is happening on the outside. We can, however, learn how to increase our resiliency and experience peace, calm and clarity on the inside. Explore mindfulne [....] » Read More
Self-care is often lacking in nursing students worldwide. The objectives for this study were to discover the current self-care practices of one group of entry level undergraduate nursing students, the students’ understanding of self-care, and the students’ preferences [....] » Read More
Purpose: This study aimed to examine self-reported quality of life (QoL) profiles in Chinese older adults and explore the association of QoL profiles with demographic and psychosocial characteristics. Methods: A sample of 354 older adults in nursing homes was recruited from Gu [....] » Read More
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are susceptible to comorbid anxiety and depression. From the network model perspective, comorbidity is due to direct interactions between depression and anxiety symptoms. The objective of this study was to assess the network structu [....] » Read More
Background: Depression has long been recognized as the most common mental disorder of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. This study aimed to examine how personality traits, social support and clinical features including pain, disease activity, functional status, sleep quality, [....] » Read More
Diabetic patients’ self-care management practices help to keep diabetes under control, which includes performing activities such as eating a healthy diet, physical activity in regular patterns, conducting foot care, adhering to medication, and self-monitoring of blood gluco [....] » Read More
Societies are in constant change and, consequently, the concept of family and the social role of its members. For this reason, the plurality vision of the parenthood concept is fundamental. Parenthood evolves on a personal level, but also on a collective level with the influence [....] » Read More
According to the Children’s Bureau, child abuse and neglect is any action, whether physical, emotional, sexual or the failure to provide necessities and safety of a child (i.e., food, shelter, clothing, water, medical care, supervision, etc.). The unfortunate reality is tha [....] » Read More
This cohort-based retrospective chart review examines the integrative and traditional psychiatric approaches and their treatment on depression in the outpatient setting using the PHQ-9 scale. With the various approaches to psychiatry, limited research is available on integrative [....] » Read More
Background: One in four elderly falls, frequently resulting in unintentional injuries and death, causing a health concern and a financial burden. This project identified a home health agency (HHA) with a vulnerable population and unmet fall goals. It recognized nurses had fall kn [....] » Read More
INTRODUCTION: Retention rates of students continue to be an issue in higher education, especially the retention rates of students in nursing academic programs. As the nursing shortage continues to increase, the need to replenish the supply of nurses places increased demands on n [....] » Read More
In 1953, Africans were presented as “the happy savage” with an ‘idle’ frontal lobe protected from psychic conflict that arise from the untamed environment, which made them less susceptible to mental illness. This historical neglect and false depiction of A [....] » Read More
Purpose: The primary objective of this initiative was to reduce the Standardized Utilization Ratio (SUR) for central lines and foley catheters to below 1.0, thus enhancing patient safety and minimizing the risk of catheter/line-related complications. These complications, such as [....] » Read More
Introduction: Chemotherapy hair saving therapy (CHST) (i.e. scalp cooling or cold capping) is a technology that can be utilized by cancer patients to prevent chemotherapy induced alopecia (CIA). Machine scalp cooling must be available at the institution that the patient receives [....] » Read More
According to the 2020 Taiwan Health and Welfare Report, 2020 was the 7th consecutive year (2014-2020) in which lung cancer was the number one killer of all cancer types, and thoracoscopic surgery was one of the major treatments for lung cancer. Exercises such as deep breathing an [....] » Read More
Title : Multigenerational workforce teams
Adele Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Healthcare currently consists of five generations of providers. Each generation brings a different set of skills as well as a different set of experiences to the table. In order to appreciate the differences, as well as the similarities, providers must embrace each generatio [....] » Read More
Title : Transforming nursing through digital innovation
Julia Bietsch, CVS Health, United States
Recent digital transformations—from automation to telehealth to informatics—allow nurses to provide evidence-based care that improves population outcomes. Though the media often portrays nursing as a high-touch, relationship-based occupation, data indicates that nurse [....] » Read More
Title : Building resilience: Leading through trauma in nursing
Robin Adams Geiger, Ingenovis Health, United States
Nurses work through frequent, and often unrecognized, mental and physical challenges as part of their dedication to the profession. This level of dedication can often create patients out of nurses, and unmet expectations from our initial view of what it means to be a nurse. It&rs [....] » Read More
Title : Prevalence of pressure injuries over twenty years in a Western Australian hospital and evaluation of an intervention to reduce pressure injury prevalence
Linda Coventry, Edith Cowan University, Australia
Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) impinge on patients’ emotional, mental, social and physical wellbeing and financially burden the Australian healthcare system. National and international evidence suggests that prevalence of hospital-acquired PIs (HAPIs) has decreased ov [....] » Read More
Title : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Sara Bastin, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » Read More
Title : Using behavior analysis to create an autism friendly environment in a healthcare setting
Jacqueline McKendry, Boston Medical Center, United States
Hospital visits can be challenging for autistic patients due to unmet communication, sensory, and behavioral needs. Additionally, empiric research indicates that many medical practitioners, including nurses, demonstrate a limited understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) an [....] » Read More
Title : The important role of nursing in a turner syndrome multidisciplinary clinic
Rosemary O Dell, Children's Hospital Colorado, United States
The care of patients and families affected by Turner syndrome extends beyond basic medical care. Consideration of multiple medical needs include, but are not limited to: addressing medical, behavioral and developmental concerns; recommendations for corresponding therapies and med [....] » Read More
Title : The important role of nursing in a turner syndrome multidisciplinary clinic
Karen Regan, Children’s Hospital Colorado, United States
The care of patients and families affected by Turner syndrome extends beyond basic medical care. Consideration of multiple medical needs include, but are not limited to: addressing medical, behavioral and developmental concerns; recommendations for corresponding therapies and med [....] » Read More
Title : Finding wellness through self-care
Susan Ferguson, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, United States
Life in the pandemic and all the craziness in the world is exhausting and has disrupted our lives, routines, and habits. There is a huge need to focus on our physical health and mental wellness as everyone may be struggling in some way to restore our bodies and regain our peace o [....] » Read More
Title : Strategies to prevent nurse burnout: An integrated literature review
Toby Noel L Carver, Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, United States
Aim: To highlight the need to integrate self-care as a strategy that may reduce nursing burnout, foster a positive work culture, and build resilience. Background: Nursing burnout is a national health crisis recognized by the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease [....] » Read More
Title : Workplace reintegration of nurses affected by operational stress injuries: A scoping literature review
Elly O Greysik, Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Research Consortium (HiMARC), University of Alberta, Canada
Nurses regularly engage in unpredictable environments in which they are exposed to potentially psychologically traumatic events of which may include moral and ethical dilemmas. As a result of COVID-19, more nurses have been affected by traumatic and morally injurious events tha [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Diane Vines, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Geoffrey Cui, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Teaching empathy to Nursing students through a foot soak program for homeless people
Sarah Harrington, California State University San Bernardino, United States
Homeless people experience stigmatization, shaming, and uncompassionate care, which destroys their trust in the healthcare system and dignity. The ultimate outcome of our project is to see future nurses change and improve the interactions between homeless people and healthcare st [....] » Read More
Title : Empowering & retaining nurses by strengthening the world's health workforce
Sonia Valdez, National Healthcare & Housing Advisors (NHHA), United States
As the population grows and shifts, a diverse nursing workforce will be critical to patient-centered, culturally competent care. When nurses share similarities with their patients, whether through language, religion, gender or countless other characteristics, patients’ uniq [....] » Read More
Title : Factors influencing National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) outcomes of internationally educated nurses
James Montegrico, School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Charlotte , United States
Background: The United States’ (U.S.) nursing shortage attracted internationally educated nurses (IENs) from 187 countries and territories to migrate to the U.S. The National Council Licensure Examination–Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) is required to practice nursing in [....] » Read More
Title : Implementation of LPNs into the acute care setting
Jaime Van Allen, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, United States
The recent Covid-19 pandemic left hospitals nationwide with a deficit in their workforce, due to staff burnout, retirement, and an uptick in the travel nurse industry. UMBWMC was no exception. As staff worked short-handed, they expressed feeling overwhelmed, making it difficult t [....] » Read More
Title : Rebalancing health and social care experience in the pre-registration nursing curriculum
Kate H Knight, University of Chester, United Kingdom
Practice placements are essential to all pre-registration Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals, providing the theoretical underpinning and developing the learner’s professional identity (Knight et al., 2023). Since changes to supervision and proficiencies by the [....] » Read More
Title : Nursing home residents direct review in emergency depart - A registered advanced nurse practitioner supported approach
Claire Noonan, Age related Health care, Tallaght University Hospital, Ireland
Introduction: Nursing home residents (NHR) are among the most vulnerable members of our community, with complex care needs and increased frailty. Often the Emergency Department (ED) is the first point of care for NHR during acute illness. The Nursing home liaison service combine [....] » Read More
Title : The culture renovation project
Sharonda Middlebrooks Brown, Ex Consultants LLC, United States
This presentation will delve into the Culture Renovation Project, a transformative initiative aimed at establishing a culture of safety and operational excellence within healthcare organizations. By aligning and designing processes that prioritize the pivotal aspects of people, p [....] » Read More
Title : Presentation improving transitions of care for persons with dementia from the hospital to the long-term care setting: A mixed methods study
Nayomi Walton, University of Hartford, United States
The transition of care for persons with dementia (PWD) from the hospital to long-term care facility is associated with significant stress, lack of communication, and adverse events. Efforts to improve the transition process have mainly assessed only healthcare professional perspe [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the world: Public & global health experiences for undergraduate nursing students
Kristen Erekson, Brigham Young University, United States
Nurse educators have the challenge of training future nurses that will provide compassionate care to an increasingly diverse population of patients in a culturally sensitive way. It is in the interest of educators, current nurses, healthcare team members, and patients to find inn [....] » Read More
Title : Expanding the world: Public & global health experiences for undergraduate nursing students
Sarah Spendlove Caswell, Brigham Young University, United States
Nurse educators have the challenge of training future nurses that will provide compassionate care to an increasingly diverse population of patients in a culturally sensitive way. It is in the interest of educators, current nurses, healthcare team members, and patients to find inn [....] » Read More
Title : Can full outline of unresponsiveness tool supersede GCS? Are we ready for the change?
Anandhi Amirtharaj, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
Accurate assessment and monitoring of level of consciousness is fundamental for prompt management and recognizing warning signs of deterioration. The aim of study was to compare the Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and full outline of unresponsiveness -FOUR score (FS) tool for neurolog [....] » Read More
Title : Developing and implementing an innovative virtual nursing care model to improve patient outcomes
Hawazen Rashed Albalawi, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Saudi Arabia
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for healthcare providers to develop innovative ways to deliver care remotely. The goal of this project is to develop and implement a virtual nursing care model aimed at improving patient outcomes and increasing access to care. The [....] » Read More