Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Alpha Iota"
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American lymphedema framework project: An overview of 8 years in moving the lymphedema field forward
(2017-07-21)Purpose: To inform nurses and other health professionals in the U.S. and around the world about the founding of the American Lymphedema Framework Project (ALFP) in 2008 as the first invited national framework of the ... -
Breast cancer-related lymphedema and rural/small town survivors' return to work
The aim of this study is to describe the interactions between survivors living with BCRL in rural counties and their occupation and work environment. -
Determining the influence of parent mental health on two-generation outcomes in families with children in residential treatment
Adolescents with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders discharged from residential treatment (RT) experience severe, life-altering psychosocial outcomes that may be ameliorated by addressing positive parenting ... -
Development of an instrument to measure hope
The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure hope in adults and to evaluate its psychometric properties. A forty item Miller Hope Scale was developed based on the critical elements of hope gleaned from ... -
Dog walking: An exercise incentive for older adults
This review will study the literature in outcomes of dog walking in promoting physical activity in older adults. Subjectively reported data showed trends towards dog walkers being more active compared to their counterparts. ... -
The effectiveness of an interactive theatre intervention on improving adherence to self-management regimens for breast cancer-related lymphedema
(2016-10-11)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an interactive theatre (IT) intervention bundled with printed information to printed information alone in improving adherence to self-management of ... -
The exploration of three theoretical constructs in animal-assisted therapy with PTSD
This poster will explore Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory and self-efficacy, Callista Roy's Adaptation Model, and Jean Watson's Human Caring Theory as it relates to Human Animal Interactions and Post Traumatic Stress ... -
From Cherry Ame's Nursing Dreams to Sigma Theta Tau International Hall of Fame
(2017-07-27)The presentation will share the story of progressing from the childhood dreams of becoming a nurse through the journey to becoming a successful nurse clinician, educator, and researcher. -
Mobile platform for assessment, early detection, and management of breast cancer-related lymphedema
(2017-07-26)We will describe development and testing of the 3D mobile device for application in clinical and home use for assessment, early detection, and self-management of lymphedema in those at risk following breast cancer treatment. -
A narrative analysis of spiritual coping in individuals with terminal heart failure
Approximately 6 million Americans have heart failure with treatment costs estimated at $30.7 billion annually. Those in late stages of the disease experience profound physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Spiritual ... -
A practical approach to learning about healthy work environment standards within any clinical setting
(2017-10-12)Examine the use of an organizational concept based learning assessment with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Healthy Work Environment standards, to analyze a clinical setting. The end product is the ... -
Promoting GRIT (Gratitude, Resilience, Integration, Technology) to enhance healthy work environment amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
The hospital’s collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts focused on promoting GRIT (gratitude, resilience, integration, and technology) have improved the organization’s healthy work environment during this ... -
Reduction of falls and fall-related injuries in highly engaged, low performing hospitals
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Nature and scope of the project: The Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) is a collaborative effort between the American Hospital Association and Hospital Research and Education ... -
Refining the EARR Tool in pediatric oncology
The purposes of this study were to ensure the Pediatric Oncology Education on Audiogram Results and Recommendations (EARR) Tool is feasible and acceptable to parents, audiologists, and oncology providers and to describe ... -
The RN to BSN Transition: A Qualitative Systematic Review
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Background and Significance: Despite ongoing recommendations from leading healthcare and nursing organizations that propose entry to nursing practice should be at the bachelor's ...
