Browsing by Author "Macapagal, Frederick R."
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CICU pre heart transplant 1A patients experiences using Fitbit activity tracker in their own words
Macapagal, Frederick R.; Rodriguez, Holly M.Excerpts from pre heart transplant patients' interviews about the effects of using Fitbit as an activity/ ambulation aid in their pre transplant hospital stay, with corresponding patient-verified analysis and conclusions ... -
Experiences of pre-heart transplant patients using Fitbit as an ambulation measuring device
Macapagal, Frederick R.; McClellan, Emma G.; Rodriguez, Holly M.; Bonuel, Rizalina M.This research examines the experiences of pre heart transplant patients with ambulatory intra-aortic balloon pump and swan ganz catheter. Each was provided a fitbit to aid with ambulation and mobilization. Recorded interviews ... -
How-to guides for first time staff RN researchers, from staff RN researcher, published author
Macapagal, Frederick R.Advice and tips from a first time bedside staff RN researcher/ published author to potential staff RN researchers/ authors on how to start, fund, form teams, gather and analyze data, submit completed research project for ... -
Use of common technology (Fitbit) as an aid to increase ambulation among pre-heart transplant patients
Macapagal, Frederick R.; Rodriguez, Holly M.; Bonuel, Rizalina M.; McClellan, Emma G.This activity focuses on the use of commonly available Fitbit activity measuring device to motivate pre heart transplant patients to walk. A qualitative research done on 8 patients who were issued a fitbit revealed after ... -
Walking pre-heart transplant patients with percutaneously placed axillary-subclavian intra-aortic balloon pump
Macapagal, Frederick R.; McClellan, Emma G.; Green, Lisa Marie; Bridges, Carolyn (2017-07-27)This activity will discuss an innovative approach of mobilizing pre-heart transplant patient with percutaneously placed axillary-subclavian intra-aortic balloon pump.New nursing protocol to safely manage this patient ...