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Examining DNAR Status in Pediatric Palliative Surgical Patients: An Application of a Decision Analysis Tool
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Abstract Background: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) involves a multidisciplinary approach for the improved quality of life of children with life-limiting conditions. Many ... -
Examining health-related decision making patterns of African Americans with coronary heart disease: A hermeneutic phenomenological study
The purpose of this study was to explore the themes that affected the day-to-day health-related decision making of African Americans managing coronary heart disease (CHD). Understanding the lived experience of African ... -
Examining knowledge and retention using storytelling versus board game toward improving intimate partner violence education
(2018-03-26)To evaluate the use of storytelling compared to simulation board game as an instructional strategy to enhance or improve IPV education in undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students. -
Examining nurse attitudes and knowledge gaps related to substance use disorder
(2017-07-14)Purpose: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (2015) reports that in 2014, more than 21 million people over the age of 11 had a substance use disorder (SUD). Substance use ... -
Examining nurse educators' stages of concern about the teaching innovation of simulation as clinical experience
There exists a critical need to boost the overall number of baccalaureate-prepared registered nurses to accomplish goals for providing high-quality healthcare for all United States citizens (Institute of Medicine, 2011). ... -
Examining nurse satisfaction with a bedside handover report process
(2018-05-09)Nurses’ job satisfaction affects work performance at the point of care in hospitals. The incoming nurses who are able to receive a comprehensive patient report at shift change are more prepared in comparison ... -
Examining nursing faculty credentials and NCLEX-RN pass rates in pre-licensure nursing programs
The healthcare industry has registered nurses from various academic and clinical backgrounds. With nurses accounting for a significant number of healthcare professionals, there is a continued need for nursing students to ... -
Examining nursing student stress in an end-of-life care simulation: Grade level and simulated patient type
(2018-04-03)This research examined undergraduate nursing students’ stress in an end-of-life care simulation, examining the differences in grade level and simulated patient type. The stress was examined through psychological and ... -
Examining patient engagement with clinical technology: Demographic patterns of pediatric patient portal activation
EHRs of more than 42,000 patients at two geographically diverse pediatric specialty clinics were analyzed to identify 1) patients approached for patient portal access and 2) activated the portal. There were moderate ... -
Examining patient outcomes of receiving long-acting injectable antipsychotics
This study evaluated a long-acting injectable (LAI) treatment program through examining the short and long-term outcomes of patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders receiving the LAI treatment in comparison ... -
Examining Readmission Policies: Academic Performance After Readmission to Nursing School
(2018-03-23)The presenters will describe factors related to academic performance of students readmitted after dismissal and evaluate factors predicting program completion rates in relation to readmission policies. Attendees will be ... -
Examining relationships among body image, sexuality, and sexual functioning in women with cervical and endometrial cancer
Introduction: Over 74,000 US women are diagnosed annually with endometrial or cervical cancers and experience significant treatment-related difficulties with body image, sexuality, and sexuality. The aims of the research ... -
Examining spiritual support encountered by bereaved parents
This pilot descriptive qualitative study of two families illuminates the lived experience of end of life spiritual care. It identifies the spiritual needs/wishes of families who have lost a child within the modern healthcare ... -
Examining story-telling vs. board game with community health nursing students toward improving intimate partner violence education
(2017-10-12)Literature suggest the prevention and identification of intimate partner violence (IPV) is challenged by subtle cues, absent warnings, and lack of IPV education in the classroom. This quasi-experiential study evaluates the ... -
Examining stress, anxiety, and resilience in new graduate nursing residents during COVID-19
This research study examines the levels of stress, anxiety, and resilience in new graduate nurses enrolled in a 12 month nursing residency program during COVID-19 pandemic. This study is using a repeated measures design ... -
Examining Students' Attitudes towards Obesity
(2012-9-12)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if an educational intervention would affect students' attitudes towards obesity. According to the World Health Organization, obesity is a global health issue with more ... -
Examining the effectiveness of virtual instruction for medication administration skill acquisition in prelicensure nursing students
To better meet student needs, nurse educators must explore alternatives to traditional educational approaches that will accommodate student needs while still providing essential instruction and feedback for students. Virtual ... -
Examining the effects of a rater training program on interrater reliability with the Lasater Clinical Judgment Rubric
There is high demand for competent graduate nurses as they begin working in healthcare. However, the transition from classroom to professional practice can be difficult. Students and newly licensed entry-level practitioners ... -
Examining the effects of a standardized patient simulation experience on decision making, self efficacy and critical thinking
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a standardized patient simulation experience on decision making, self efficacy and critical thinking. Standardized ... -
Examining the habits of E-cigarette usage in Generation Z college students
The project is a qualitative look at the motivations behind the behaviors of Generation Z. E-cigarette usage and JUUL are on the rise. Interviews and group discussion led to common themes such as weight loss and sorority ...