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Risk assessment and prevention of pressure ulcers
(Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, 2011-09)This best practice guideline assists nurses who work in diverse practice settings to identify adults who are at risk of pressure ulcers. This guideline further provides direction to nurses in defining early interventions ... -
Risk assessment screening instrument for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) during immediate postpartum period
Develop a validated screening instrument to identify women at risk or exhibiting symptoms of PMAD during the immediate postpartum period to improve behavioral health referral process and access to community support. Providing ... -
Risk behaviors and preventive interventions for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth
(2017-03-03)Session presented on Saturday, March 18, 2017: Problem: Although the number of sign language users in the United States has not been measured by census efforts, estimates range between 500,000 and 2 million users. 17.1% ... -
The risk demographic predictors of low health promotion lifestyles in caregivers of children with disabilities
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the risk demographic factors is related to the risk of low Health Promotion Lifestyles scale and subscales scores in caregivers ... -
The risk factors affecting survival in colorectal cancer in Taiwan
(2017-07-21)Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second and third most commonly diagnosed cancer type in females and males, respectively, representing almost 10% of the global cancer incidence. The incidence of colorectal ... -
Risk Factors and Outcomes Associated With Initial Use of Inappropriate Indwelling Urinary Catheters Among Hospitalized Elderly Patients
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the risk factors and clinical outcomes for initiation of inappropriate urinary catheterization among hospitalized elderly in Southern ... -
Risk factors and prevalence of STI symptoms in rural Mayan villages in Guatemala
This study investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in rural Guatemalan villages as well as the risk factors that predispose the population particularly women to STIs. -
Risk factors associated with the development of hypertension in children
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: The School of Nursing BSN Program at Case Western Reserve University has a 12 year long partnership with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District through which students provide ... -
Risk factors for bowel obstruction and effect of survival on newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients: An example of 2000-2009 colorectal cancer cohorts in Taiwan
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Bowel obstruction (BO) is major complication after resection of colorectal cancer, and is associated with increased mortality. The purpose of this retrospective cohort ... -
Risk factors for burnout among nurses and doctors in selected hospitals of Botswana
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this abstract is to report on the findings of a study that was investigating collaboration of nurses and doctors in selected health facilities in Country ... -
Risk factors for falls in adult stroke patients: A comprehensive model
The comprehensive model which could explain fall risk factors in stroke patients was constructed using theory synthesis. The model consisted of five categories, which were patients' general characteristics, physical function, ... -
Risk Factors of Asthma Among Teens
Asthma is a chronic disease caused by many risk factors. Many factors were assessed among this survey including age, gender, heredity, smoking, and environmental pollutants. Three schools of a total of one thousand one ... -
Risk factors of cognitive impairment on patients with heart failure
(2018-06-26)Mild cognitive impairment is common problem in heart failure. This study was conducted to explore the risk factors of cognitive impairment. In the results, low-income, low-activity, and depressed patients were at high risk ... -
Risk factors of pressure ulcer development during spinal surgery
(2017-07-07)Healthcare related pressure ulcer is an important quality indicator for nursing care. The cost of its treatment was estimated around 2,000 to 3,000 US dollars per patient in the United States. It may extend the length of ... -
The risk factors of unplanned endotracheal extubation in adult intensive care unit
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: Unplanned extubation (UEE)is a frequent problem in the intensive care unit and represents an adverse event. It increases morbidity in the intensive care unit (ICU) ... -
Risk of cardiovascular diseases in patients with insomnia: A nationwide population-based cohort study in Taiwan
Current study conducted a population-based cohort study with the objective clinically diagnosed data to identify the risk of cardiovascular disease among patients with or without insomnia. -
Risk of having prediabetes and attitudes about health risks in predominately Spanish-speaking Latino immigrants
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Based on evidence that type 2 diabetes (T2DM) can be delayed or prevented through lifestyle modification, and the disproportionate impact of T2DM in Latino populations, ... -
Risk of negligence in the maternal care of the hospitalized preterm newborn
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Introduction: There has been an increase in the incidence of preterm births worldwide, with Colombia not being an exception, not only due to ... -
Risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Totonac indigenous population, Mexico
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in five Totonac indigenous communities in the state of Puebla, Mexico, with the use of the ADA diabetes risk calculator. -
Risk perception, safe work behavior, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders among critical care nurses
Background. Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are a major occupational health problem among nurses. Existing interventions have not totally eliminated the risk for WRMSDs. Safe work behavior and risk perception ...
