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A philosophy of Catholic nursing education in the philosophy of Bernard Lonergan
A Catholic university is not just an environment for providing a series of lessons; it operates with an educational philosophy, which aims to meet the needs of the students of today. -
Photovoice empowerment activity: Engaging high-risk youth in civic engagement and a leadership program
(2017-07-26)Photovoice is a community-based participatory research methodology that has been successful in giving marginalized populations leadership roles in assessing their environments and advocating for positive changes. This ... -
Physical activity and cognitive function among mild cognitive impairment community-dwelling elderly adults: The transtheoretical model
(2017-07-06)Background: Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a common clinical syndrome that identifies people at high risk of developing dementia, and the prevalence range from 7.7 to 51.7%. Although treatments for MCI are currently ... -
Physical activity and perceived fatigue in men receiving external beam radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Fatigue is reported to be the most distressing side effect of radiation therapy (RT), negatively effecting physical function and quality of life. This study explores the relationship of fatigue with free living activity ... -
Physical activity as an intervention for pain based on Gate Control Theory
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of physical activity on pain tolerance and pain perception. The expectation that physical activity would reduce the perception of pain was deduced from clinical ... -
Physical activity habits and its relationship to the weight of children
(2017-07-06)Purpose: The objetive of this study was to identify the state of art in reference to the relationship between Physical Activity Habits and Weight. Methods: A systematic research in the databases: EBSCO, SCIELO, MEDLINE, ... -
Physical activity improves depressive symptoms in older adults
Engaging in physical activity can help older adults to take part in community activities, maintain relationships, and initiate new friendships, thus preventing loneliness and depression. The purpose of this quality improvement ... -
Physical Activity in Toddlers
The concern with the practice of physical activity is not current. Some studies show that when practiced moderate and regularly it is beneficial for health promotion. -
Physical activity in U.S. Asian Indian women: Comparison of acculturation level and immigrant status
(2017-07-25)Purpose: Asian Indian women generally have low levels of physical activity, which may increase their risk for chronic diseases compared with Whites and other immigrant groups in the U.S. (Daniel, Wilber, Marquez & ... -
Physical activity predicts depression in older adults: The impact of race/ethnicity and level of activity
The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the associations level of physical activity and level of depression among older adults and these relationships are influenced by race, gender, and level of physical activity. ... -
Physical activity preferences and its related factors among cancer patients receiving active treatment
These results provide a valuable recommendation for future designs of physical activity interventions to improve the quality of life of cancer patients.The adherence to regular physical activity is improved by understanding ... -
Physical activity trends among minority women
(2016-11-07)Purpose: To present and analyze physical activity participation trends, prevalence, and areas of strategic development among minority (Black and Latina) women. Methodology: Secondary analysis of data from the National ... -
Physical activity, prevention of functional decline and support of mobility in older hospitalized patients: A literature review
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Purpose: Physical activity is the basis for participation and social life. Older hospitalized patients are prone to decline of physical activity and functional status. ... -
Physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy in association with pregnancy outcomes
This study examined physical activity, sitting time, and duration of sleep during pregnancy and explored their associations with cesarean delivery, birth complications, and low birthweight. Though physical activity and ... -
Physical activity: How can patients activity level be objectively measured?
Participants will learn about the process of testing a technical device to measure physical activity outcomes in a laboratory setting and further in a hospital setting. -
Physical and emotional health among caregivers of heart failure patients
Caregiving has been associated with negative psychological and physical consequences for years (Molloy, Johnston, & Witham, 2005). Some research indicates that caregivers with higher perceived control may experience ... -
Physical and emotional needs of primary caregivers of in-home oxygen-dependent children
The need to understand physiologic needs of oxygen-dependent children seems to be the priority of these primary caregivers, especially on the aspects regarding disease monitoring, disease management and disease knowledge. ... -
Physical and psychological effects of Qigong exercise in community-dwelling older adults: An exploratory study
Background: Older adults need exercise programs that correspond to age-related changes. Qigong exercise, a type of Chinese traditional medicine exercise, is a gentle low-impact exercise and is safe for older adults. Qigong ... -
Physical and psychological effects of the relax chair in young adults
The study aimed to examine the physiological and psychological effects of the relax chair in healthy young adults. Accordingly, our results indicate that the relax chair could have possible implications for individuals ... -
Physical assessments are essential to patient outcomes: Are RNs really performing them?
Between 210,000 and 440,000 patients die each year as a result of some type of preventable harm during hospitalization. The Joint Commission has identified inadequate or lack of patient assessment as one of the primary ...