Browsing by Author Affiliations "Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA"
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Anxiety-reducing efficacy of inhaled essential oils: A case study and literature review
(2017-07-03)Purpose: Anxiety disorders impact approximately 40 million adults, are the most prevalent mental health-related diagnosis, and cost the United States healthcare system over 42 billion dollars annually. Additionally, anxiety ... -
A conceptual model of palliative care within the chronic illness continuum
An evidence-based conceptual model was developed concerning the use of palliative care. The model illustrates three phases (early, episodic, late) of palliative care along the chronic illness continuum. Research is needed ... -
Enhancing organizational effectiveness of an inpatient psychiatric hospital through assessing organizational culture
Participants of this session will learn the importance of understanding organizational culture and how it relates to an organization's effectiveness. The results of an inpatient psychiatric state hospital survey will be ... -
Essential oils reduction of dementia-related behavior disturbances: A case study and literature review
In 2015, over 9 million people were diagnosed with dementia worldwide. Dementia can be accompanied by aggression or violent behavior intractable to standard treatment (e.g. Seroquel). In one case study, essential oils ... -
Intractable peripheral edema in hospice: A clinical aromatherapy case study and review of the literature
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Many patients experience peripheral edema nearing end-of-life. Although peripheral edema is directly related to numerous hospice admitting diagnoses and co-morbid ... -
A linguistic and culturally-appropriate digital tool to increase cancer screening utilization in Hispanic women
Designed to increase breast and cervical screening in Hispanic women living in the US, this digital tool incorporates health literacy, multimedia education and USPSTF Guidelines to serve as an educational and screening ... -
Nurse leader perceptions of appropriate nurse staffing: An Omani perspective
(2018-06-20)This presentation will reveal the results of a qualitative descriptive study involving Omani head nurses. Head nurses were asked how they determined excellence in nurse staffing. Four themes emerged from inductive content ... -
Re-examining metoclopramides' role in the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting: A secondary analysis
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) continue to be two of the most undesirable and distressing complications following general anesthesia, ... -
Selecting an organizational culture assessment instrument to drive strategies for optimized care environments
Participants attending this session will learn how an academic-practice partnership team evaluated Organizational Culture Assessment instruments. The goal of selecting a tool was to better understand a psychiatric hospital's ... -
Starting early: Influencing change through nurse engagement in health policy
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Nurses are the largest professional group within healthcare and have been voted the most trusted profession by the public for over 14 consecutive years (Tomajan, 2012). ... -
Topical hyssopus officinalis L. essential oil for the reduction in terminal respiratory secretions
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: Terminal respiratory secretions, or death rattle, occur in up to 90 percent of all dying persons and is often distressing to families, caregivers, and practitioners. ...