Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Rho"
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Hospital nursing organization and outcomes for surgical oncology patients
As interest in the relationship between the organization of nursing care and patient outcomes grows, concerns exist that the quality of care for cancer patients is unequal. This study examined the association between the ... -
Influence of treatment of depression and utilization of a self-management intervention
(2017-10-26)Little is known about the influence of depression treatment on self-management. This study explored the influence of medications and psychotherapy on usage of a self-regulation strategy for managing depression (PIM-D) and ... -
An integrative review of interventional designs in studies utilizing home telehealth to reduce hospital admissions for heart failure patients
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Problem: Home telehealth monitoring (HTM) uses home-based electronic stations to monitor heart failure (HF) patients in community settings. ... -
International collaboration: Creation of a global clinical immersion to improve healthcare for at-risk communities
This poster will present the process for establishing a global partnership, including sustainability. It will discuss outcomes from a unique global clinical experience in rural Thailand, including, implications for nursing. -
International collaboration: Use of a student-led educational intervention to decrease stroke risk in rural Thailand
(2018-06-29)A student-led international team from University of Michigan School of Nursing and the Institute of Nursing at Suranaree University of Technology delivered a community-based educational program aimed at improving knowledge ... -
Mentoring as it relates to persistence in associate degree nursing students
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Students who are preparing to become registered nurses are more likely to attend community colleges due to the unequal distribution of financial resources to educational systems ... -
Mindfulness-based meditations versus healthy living after traumatic brain injury: A pilot RCT to treat post-TBI depressive symptoms
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this pilot intervention study was to conduct a preliminary evaluation of our adapted 8-week mindfulness-based group therapy (MBGT) intervention using ... -
Multi-Method Critical Care Orientation Improves Critical Thinking, Skills and Confidence
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Traditional didactic educational strategies have not been efficient or effective in preparing critical care nurses to care for moderately complex patients with ... -
Nursing interventions to reduce unilateral neglect in right hemisphere stroke patients
Unilateral neglect is described as the failure of an individual, despite normal primary sensation, to report, respond, or orient to novel or meaningful stimuli presented to the side opposite the brain lesion (Heilman & ... -
Objectively measured physical activity in surgical lung cancer patients: Feasibility and acceptability of a longitudinal approach
The aim of this study was to 1) determine the feasibility and acceptability of tracking longitudinal PA and its correlates (HRQOL and social cognitive variables), and 2) obtain preliminary estimates of changes in PA before ... -
Perceived palliative and EOL care knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among health professionals
(2017-09-21)The results of the Palliative/End-of-Life Care Competencies Study completed at the University of Michigan Health System will be presented. Interventions implemented to address identified gaps in the provision of quality ... -
The pervasive role of religion/spirituality in Pakistani women's self-management of recurrent depression
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Background: Understanding self-management of chronic illness including Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) has become a prominent effort for researchers and clinicals. Much of the ... -
Political Environment, Minority Stress, and Perceptions of Social Inclusion After Obergefell vs. Hodges
Marriage equality is associated with improvements in perceived social inclusion and reduced feelings of stigma among same-sex couples. Using a nationwide sample of male couples, this presentation highlights how the political ... -
A positive deviance approach to understanding HIV risk and testing
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Applied to HIV testing, positive deviants would be men who test routinely for HIV in an environment of low testing and where cultural norms are against testing. In this ... -
Positive emotions and sexual desire among healthy women
Sexual desire disorders are highly prevalent, account for a significant proportion of sexual problems, and affect important aspects of women's lives. Sexuality research has traditionally focused on dysfunction models, ... -
Put your own mask on first: Protecting nurses from deaths by suicide
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-07-29)In this webinar, Dr. Friese will review the latest multi-state data on the incidence of deaths by suicide among nurses, physicians, and the general population. He will review trends over time and correlated factors. The ... -
A quantification model for home health care nursing visits
Home care managers are faced with an unprecedented challenge to provide quality care at reduced costs at the same time that their case mix is becoming more complex. Since the major expense in home care is nursing labor, ... -
The relationship between the birth of a preterm infant and the vulnerable child syndrome using Lessick's Vulnerability Model as a theoretical framework
The primary purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the birth of a preterm infant and the vulnerable child syndrome. The theoretical framework for the study was Lessick's Vulnerability Model for Nursing ... -
Social determinants of health and sexual dysfunction in women with breast cancer
The sexual well-being of breast cancer patients is essential for their quality of life. However, the sexuality of these patients is neglected by health professionals in general. Thus, it is essential to understand the ... -
Social determinants related to depression outcomes
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Purpose: The World Health Organization has projected that depression will be the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020 (Kessler & Bromet, 2013; Murray & ...