Browsing by Author Affiliations "University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA"
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Adolescent depression screening project in the pediatric emergency department
The project implemented a depression screening and referral program in the pediatric emergency department for patients ages 12 to 17 that presented for non-psychiatric related complaints. -
Community-based choral singing in ethnically diverse cancer survivors and caregivers
Community-based choral singing, a complementary therapy, is studied to assess its impact on survivorship by decreasing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and increasing resilience. Nurses, nurse practitioners, and music ... -
Data analytics for diagnosis and prediction of central line-associated bloodstream infections in critical care units
Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are among leading causes of in-hospital deaths in the US and are a significant factor for increased morbidity, mortality and health care costs. This study examined ... -
Expanding Guyanese nurse tutor competencies in assessment and evaluation methods: A nurse education certificate program
Assessment and evaluation are critical competencies for a nurse educator/tutor. However,inconsistencies and inaccuracies exist with various assessment measures. The use of a hybrid nursing education certificate program ... -
Experiences of pre-licensure and post-licensure nurses participating in mindfulness training: A qualitative study
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: The current healthcare environment burdens nurses with multiple demands on and of their attention. Nurses are faced with multiple requests from patients, families, and ... -
Exploring the impact of chaplains in interprofessional end-of-life simulation with undergraduate nursing students
By 2060 the global death rates will . increase 87% (World Health Organization, 2018). Nursing students are unprepared to provide end-of-life care (EOL) and address the spiritual elements. This study described an innovative ... -
Exploring the impact of mindfulness training on mindfulness and ethical decision making in pre-licensure and post graduate nurses
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: The current healthcare environment is demanding of the attention of nurses. Studies have demonstrated that distracted, partially attentive people tend to engage in more ... -
A feasibility study in nurse compassion cultivation training
The development of efficient, low-cost programs to increase nurse coping skills and to reduce stress and compassion fatigue may be a key priority for retaining experienced oncology nurses. -
Implementation of a smoking cessation education program in the emergency department
(2017-09-19)The emergency department presents an underutilized opportunity in the health care system to increase smoking cessation education and referral by registered nurses for at-risk patients. However, providing nurses training ... -
Labor progressive environment: An evidence-based approach to primary vaginal delivery
The rate of medically unnecessary primary cesarean sections is a growing epidemic in the United States with no measurable improvement in maternal/newborn outcomes. Implementation of a labor progressive environment that ... -
A literature review of type 2 diabetes among African American women
A disproportionate number of African American women (AAW) are at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Nurse Practitioners must play an effective role in facilitating lifestyle interventions for AAW to ... -
Mechanism of action underlying serious games for health
Screen-based simulations with avatars can promote self-efficacy among those with chronic conditions in negotiating with health care providers. Clinical trials have demonstrated that use of serious games for health can ... -
Medication error reduction using PDA technology by nursing students at the point of care
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Purpose: The purpose of this evidence-based pilot study was to determine if nursing students could calculate medications in a case study with greater speed and accuracy ... -
A medication possession intervention to improve adherence and outcomes of heart failure patients after hospitalization
There are no published medication possession interventions for heart failure patients at hospital discharge. This randomized control trial will pilot test Meds to Beds, in which medications are delivered before discharge. ... -
Mobile technology integration in baccalaureate nursing education to promote technological competency and reduce medication errors
(2017-10-09)The purpose of this presentation is to educate nursing faculty to effectively integrate technology into their teaching through mobile technology use thereby promoting technological competency, to provide students with ... -
Music therapy to improve collateral damage in breast cancer survivors
Chemobrain is a collateral damage from chemotherapy treatment which impacts cognitive abilities. Individual piano instructions are found to have a positive impact with significant improvement in overall cognition and in ... -
Partner communication for HIV prevention among refugee Hispanic women in South Florida
(2017-07-27)The purpose of this study was to assess whether predictors suggested by the literature (age, years living in the US, having insurance, self-esteem, number of partners, having a stable relationship with a male partner) are ... -
Prediction of severe postoperative pain: Modification and validation of a clinical prediction tool
(2017-10-02)Pre-operatively predicting patients at risk for severe postoperative pain may improve postoperative pain management, patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. This study shows severe postoperative pain can be predicted ... -
Strengthening nursing education through mobile technology integration thus promoting technological competency and medication error reduction
(2018-03-23)The purpose of this presentation is to educate nursing faculty to effectively integrate technology into their teaching through mobile technology use thereby promoting technological competency, to provide students with ... -
Substance use among middle-aged Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM) in South Florida
(2017-07-25)Purpose: In 2014, Hispanics represented 17% of the population but accounted for 24% (10, 887) of the estimated 44, 784 new diagnoses of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the US, and 86% (9, 379) of these cases ...