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Qualitative analysis of older adults' experiences with sepsis
Atypical symptoms, multiple co-morbidities and a lack of public awareness make it difficult for older adults to know when to seek help for sepsis. Diagnosis delays contribute to older adults’ higher sepsis mortality ... -
Qualitative assessment of an electronic diabetes education tool for Burmese immigrants
(2015-04-22)Providing preventative health education to refugee groups presents challenges due to language barriers, limited literacy, educational resources, and time constraints. Purpose: pilot an electronic audio-visual ... -
Qualitative assessment of answer letters of patients with chronic fatigue and a psychiatric disorder
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014: Purpose: Care delivery is a complex process, involving many different actors (physicians, nurses,'). Appropriate communication between those actors is of key to guarantee ... -
A qualitative description of millennial nurse administrators' perspectives on leadership and their practice environment
(Association of Indonesian Nurses Education Center (AINEC), 2018-12)Introduction: Millennial nurses are beginning to accept leadership roles and will soon take over governance in the nursing profession and healthcare industry. This study aimed to describe the perspectives on leadership and ... -
A qualitative description of WIC breastfeeding peer counselor support
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Breastfeeding peer counselor programs have been successful in increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. However, factors contributing to a counselor’s ... -
A qualitative descriptive study of novice and advanced beginner nurse's experiences caring for patients and their families at the end-of-life
Nurses are the primary healthcare professionals that spend the most time caring for seriously ill patients. Nurses have a responsibility to care for patients at the end of their lives, to relieve pain, and promote dignity ... -
A qualitative descriptive study of the experiences of nurse educators in developing and implementing concurrent enrollment ADN-BSN programs
Nursing leaders have called for more bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-(BSN)-prepared nurses to meet workfoce demands. There is limited capacity in BSN programs to meet the projected demand. Currently, associate degree in ... -
A qualitative descriptive study that identifies essential competencies and leadership characteristics of army adult medica-surgical critical care head nurses
The purpose of this study was to identify and describe competencies and leadership characteristics of Army Adult Medical-Surgical Critical Care Head Nurses. A qualitative, exploratory descriptive research design was used ... -
A qualitative exploration of how administrators in community health promote organizational ethos to mitigate burnout
This qualitative study explored efforts and strategies used by administrators (n=6) in low-income, minority serving, community health settings to mitigate provider burnout. Following the thematic analysis of ten interviews, ... -
A qualitative exploration of nurse-physician collaboration in intensive care units
Effective nurse-physician collaboration is an essential part of the healthy work environment and is associated with improved patient outcomes. This research team interviewed ten nurses and physicians to better understand ... -
Qualitative exploration of perceptions of nursing undergraduates regarding family care at end-of-life
Background/Purpose: Family care at end-of-life is delivered by nurses and includes communication and explanations, providing emotional support for the family, creating an environment in which death occurs with dignity, ... -
A Qualitative Exploration of the Impact of Destination Therapy on Patients and Their Families
(6/9/2016)The purpose of this research was to explore the lived experiences of destination therapy (DT) left ventricular assist device (LVAD) patients and their families using a narrative method of inquiry. Previous ... -
Qualitative exploration of undergraduate nursing student perceptions of end-of-life care of families of dying patients
(2017-10-18)Nurses spend the most time with dying patients and their families. Nursing school is an optimal place to provide this information, which is not well-developed. The purpose is to examine nursing students need to feel confident ... -
A qualitative inquiry into travel study abroad: Experiences of baccalaureate nursing students
(2018-06-14)This research explored nursing students' perceptions of cultural awareness following short-term study abroad. A qualitative descriptive design integrated three data sources; purposive sampling identified participants. ... -
Qualitative Inquiry of Nurse Educators Transitioning from Classroom to Online Teaching
In response to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations of meeting the goal of 80% of RNs prepared at the BSN level by 2020, an increase in graduates from RN-to-BSN completion programs must occur. One approach to ... -
Qualitative interviews with nurses in Appalachian Ohio regarding prenatal smoking
(2017-10-02)The Central Appalachian area of Southeast Ohio has higher rates of tobacco-related low birth weight and preterm birth than other parts of the nation. The purpose of this study was to learn about the cultural influences and ... -
A Qualitative metasynthesis of caring leadership: Reclaiming humanistic caring in nursing leadership
A meta-synthesis was conducted of 12 qualitative studies on caring leadership. Five overarching themes emerged; caring leadership as way of being, situational, relational, action-driven practices and interventions, and ... -
A qualitative mini-study of young adults who use electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
A focused ethnographic mini-study that explores the beliefs, values, and experiences of young adults who vape. Data were collected through interview with semi-structured question guide. Ten categories were identified and ... -
Qualitative research in teens with asthma: Understanding patterns of symptoms and self-management
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Self-management is a central component of controlling disease and preventing morbidity and mortality (CDC, 2011; Rand et al., 2012). ... -
A qualitative study exploring the use of visual thinking strategies with nursing students
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Monday, July 28, 2014: Purpose: Nurse educators are called upon to provide creative, innovative experiences for students in order to prepare nurses to work in complex healthcare settings. As part of ...
