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Does nail polish have significance on pulse oximetry readings?: A literature review
(2017-07-27)Pulse oximetry measures the amount of oxygen (SpO2) carried by the hemoglobin molecules in the blood. Normal values range from 95-100 percent. Disease processes affecting perfusion and circulation can contribute to lowered ... -
Does oral health predict cognitive decline among older adults? The health and retirement study
(2017-07-27)Better knowledge of the importance of promoting oral health among the elderly. Better understanding of the relationship between oral health and cognitive decline among the elderly. Better understanding of the potential ... -
Does playing the role or wearing clinical attire improve self-efficacy in culturally diverse nursing students?
(2017-07-27)Nursing students’ face many challenges: include time management, academically thought-provoking coursework, and learning new skill-sets for quality patient care. The purpose of this study was to measure the self-efficacy ... -
Does preceptor training improve new graduate performance?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: The new graduate nurse faces stress and many challenges as they acclimate to the roll of a nurse during their first year of clinical practice. ... -
Does quality of life (QOL) predict morbidity or mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)?
(2012-9-12)Purpose: To examine the contributions of quality of life to one year hospitalization and mortality in patients with AF. Methods: This study used the public access data from the Atrial Fibrillation Follow up Investigation ... -
Does quick response technology (QR) used by student nurses in clinical impact learning?
Using QR technology with nursing students in clinical will provide useful resources at point of care, learned in didactic or skills lab and helping to bridge the theory practice gap. This technology can also help decrease ... -
Does social activity decrease the depression in the elderly?: An analysis of a population-based study in South Korea
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: Geriatric depression is a common condition in elderly Asian women including South Koreans. Geriatric depression also becomes an imminent challenging health concern with ... -
Does the ADLS course increase nursing students' knowledge of disaster response?
This project is a quantitative evaluation of the Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS) course. The ADLS course is an educational intervention designed to deliver standardized education that seeks to enhance the knowledge ... -
Does the hospital medical home increase primary care follow-up among pediatric medical patients?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: The New England Journal of Medicine (2009) found that over 50% of Medicare beneficiaries who were re-admitted to the hospital within ... -
Does the use of case studies impact scores on specialty exams for undergraduate nursing students?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Introduction: Whether used for readiness or high stakes testing, standardized exams provide valuable outcomes data on the effectiveness of nursing curricula. Many undergraduate ... -
Does training in motivational interviewing techniques increase providers' use of patient self-management goals?
This program evaluation will consider the unique characteristics of a federally qualified health center and the identified gap in self-management goal documentation. Based on a needs assessment, a professional development ... -
Does transformational leadership of nurse managers change over time?: A longitudinal study
(2017-07-27)To find out the differences in nurse managers’ transformational leadership from the longitudinal viewpoint and examine the relationship between nurse managers’ transformational leadership and study years and ... -
Does ultrasound-guided neuraxial placement save time and trauma?
In obstetric patients presenting with physical or surgical deformities known to prove challenging for neuraxial placement, does the initial use of ultrasonography compared to traditional palpation technique affect the ... -
Does unmet need for healthcare services among children with anxiety affect family time burden?
Family members of children with chronic conditions spend considerable time caring for their child. We assessed whether unmet need for recommended healthcare services for anxiety is associated with increased family time ... -
Does Using a Surgical Safety Checklist Improve Surgical Readiness?
Previous studies supported training multidisciplinary teams using an evidence-based tool such as the Comprehensive Surgical Checklist (CSC) to promote communication, teamwork, and safety. Evidence showed the CSC’s four-phased ... -
Does utilizing nursing graduate assistants boost retention rates across nursing programs?
Innovative strategies developed and implemented by Doctorate of Nursing Practice Graduate Assistants were employed over 1 academic year to improve retention and reduce attrition in undergraduate, RN to BSN and MSN nursing ... -
Does what we eat and the bacteria in our gut determine our migraine risk?
(2017-10-05)Research from the Human Microbiome Project indicates that bacteria in the mouth and gut may make an individual is prone to developing migraine headaches. Foods like wine, green leafy vegetables and processed meats increase ... -
A dog a day keeps the stress away
Decrease stress in healthcare staff, increase staff satisfaction and retention at Blessing Hospital with implementation of Pet Therapy Program. -
Dog tags: Homeless veterans and their pets/animal companions
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Overall, military veterans, who are at increased risk for homelessness and are over-represented when it come to the general population, comprise 10% of the United States ... -
Dog walking: An exercise incentive for older adults
This review will study the literature in outcomes of dog walking in promoting physical activity in older adults. Subjectively reported data showed trends towards dog walkers being more active compared to their counterparts. ...
