Browsing by Author Affiliations "The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA"
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Binational research challenges: Assessing diabetes self-management behaviors in the US-Mexico border region
(2018-06-14)Discussion of the complexities and challenges when conducting binational diabetes research in the US-Mexico border region, methodological adaptations to achieve a common data set and research protocols and results that can ... -
Dissemination and implementation of a cervical cancer screen and treatment program in Ethiopia
(2017-07-27)Cervical cancer incidence and mortality are rising in Ethiopia. With low resources for cancer treatment, prevention of cervical cancer is a key strategy to decreasing incidence. This presentation is describes dissemination ... -
Dissemination and implementation of colon cancer screening program for Latinos living near the U.S.-Mexico border
(2017-07-27)Recent trends in increased colorectal cancer screening test utilization are not mirrored in poor and minority populations. We will detail the process of conducting a dissemination and implementation study in the context ... -
Guided reflection and deep breathing to reduce stress and anxiety during clinical: A pilot study
Evidence demonstrates college students enrolled in majors including a clinical component are at risk for increased stress and anxiety. We examined if nursing students felt a reduction in stress and anxiety when two relaxation ... -
Implementation of a diabetes self-management intervention for Mexican-American families in the Arizona-Mexico border region
(2017-07-27)Refinement, implementation and testing of a culturally tailored diabetes self-management education community-based intervention for Mexican American adults with Type 2 diabetes and their family members will be described. ... -
Improving screening for child physical abuse in the emergency department
Children often present to the emergency department (ED) for treatment of abuse-related injuries. ED healthcare providers (HCPs) do not consistently screen children for physical abuse, which may allow abuse to go undetected ... -
Managing psychosocial distress and symptoms for cancer survivors and their caregivers
The purpose of this presentation is to describe the results of a study testing two interventions to reduce psychological distress and improve symptom management for Hispanic women with breast cancer and their caregivers. ... -
Needs assessment for using a stroke scale in urban and rural Kenyan hospital settings
This project identified the need for the use of a stroke scale to help improve stroke assessment in Kenya, a country with a significant stroke burden. It also highlights facilitators and barriers to stroke care improvement, ... -
Research designs for dissemination and implementation
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to define translation research, determine readiness for dissemination and implementation research and identify appropriate study ... -
A research journey: To boldly go forward
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: The development of a successful career requires passion, persistence, teamwork, and mentorship. In my research career, I have focused on reducing disparities in the early detection ... -
Translating interventions to practice: Dissemination and implementation research methods
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: There is an almost 17-year gap between the publication of research findings and implementation to practice. Such a long delay in translation greatly nullifies the impact of ... -
Using 21st century technology for DNP student patient interview and interprofessional care coordination
(2018-06-07)Telehealth training should be incorporated into DNP education to prepare students as providers in the 21st century since six of the seven continents have nurses participating in telehealth. This presentation provides lessons ... -
Why meaningful recognition matters: Helping nursing faculty bloom during a pandemic
A panel of nursing faculty will present the development, implementation, and early findings from a multi-institutional study of a formal meaningful recognition program intended to improve the academic work environment. ...