Browsing by Author Affiliations "University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA"
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Creating a culture of health with a clinical trial to promote physical activity
(2017-07-27)The Culture of Health initiative endorsed by the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action proposes that health is greatly influenced by complex social factors, such as community perceptions, values, access, and equity. Yet, ... -
Evaluating student knowledge, self-confidence, and satisfaction during a postpartum hemorrhage simulation scenario
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is an avoidable medical emergency that is the primary cause of nearly one-quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide (WHO, 2018). Pre-licensure nursing students are often unknowledgeable about ... -
Feasibility of using quadriceps-strengthening exercise to improve pain and sleep in a severely demented elder with osteoarthritis – A case report
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2002-10-02)Background. Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, which is prevalent among older adults in nursing homes, causes significant pain and suffering, including disturbance of nocturnal sleep. One nonpharmacologic treatment option ... -
"Saying 'thank you' wouldn't cost them one cent": Voices of Southern CNAs
Results of qualitative research conducted on tenured certified nursing assistants working in four nursing homes in a two-state study. Seventeen CNAs were interviewed for factors that were displeasing to them or made their ... -
Time perspectives and health behaviors of adults with hypertension: A feasibility study
(2017-07-27)Time perspective, a concept that suggests an individual’s past, present, and future is influential in their current thoughts and actions, will be introduced. Preliminary results from a feasibility study will examine ...