Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Beta Omicron"
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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 ... -
Education: A barrier to self-management of diabetes
The perspective of professional nursing practice in relationship to nursing research remains a critical piece of nursing practice. Nurses throughout history demonstrated different theoretical concepts, as it integrates ... -
Effects of Music and Movement on Mood in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: L Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 350 million people worldwide, negatively impacting their quality of life and increasing their potential for mental health hospitalization ... -
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 ... -
An Evaluation of Midwives for Haiti Programs: Can they Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality in Haiti?
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: The United Nations was commissioned to develop a plan to eliminate poverty and hunger and improve health around the globe, which was announced in 2005 as the Millennium ... -
Evaluation of written inpatient heart failure education to support self-care at discharge
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Background: The leading cause of hospital readmission is adults with heart failure. Readmission rates in less than thirty days are a key indicator of inadequate health care ... -
Evidence-based education intervention to improve knowledge and attitudes of nurses' Postoperative Pain Management for improved patient satisfaction
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: The purpose of this presentation is to demonstrate how to select and generate an evidence based education intervention for acute care nurses regarding postoperative pain ... -
Examining the use of the transdermal scopolamine patch in the prevention of postdischarge nausea and/or vomiting: A secondary analysis
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Postdischarge nausea and/or vomiting (PDNV) is estimated to affect up to 50% of patients undergoing general anesthesia. New guidelines recommend long acting antiemetics for ... -
Exploration of two methodologies for measuring clinical judgment in baccalaureate nursing students
Introduction: Senior nursing students need a requisite level of preparedness to safely care for an acutely ill, complex patient once they graduate and become independent clinicians. This level of preparedness may be evaluated ... -
Guided Imagery for Enhancing Health and Health Seeking Behaviors of Employees in the Worksetting
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an intervention program in the worksetting using guided imagery to enhance the health and health-seeking behaviors of employees. The health indicators for this study ... -
Impact of a human papilloma virus seminar on students' attitudes, perceptions, knowledge, and record search
(2017-09-15)The purpose of this presentation is to examine whether a 15-minute school-located face-to-face Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) seminar directly impacts college-level freshman students' vaccination-record search behavior, or ... -
Increasing breastfeeding support among neonatal nurses
The importance of breastfeeding support remains a global phenomenon, as breastfeeding remains the algorithm of healthcare promotion throughout the life span. The purpose of this project reviews benefits of improving ... -
Insulin resistance in young adults with impaired sleep
(2017-10-02)Our study determined the proportion of a sample of young adults with impaired sleep that had elevated insulin resistance levels and examined the association of impaired sleep with the total number of additional Type 2 ... -
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 ... -
QSEN and Magnet: Incorporating System Thinking for Quality Care
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Patient care errors with dire consequences have continued to threaten the health and safety of patients and erode trust among the public in our health care systems. Recent ... -
Quick and Easy Peer Review Processes: Too Good To Be True, Avoid Predatory Journal Traps
(2017-09-28)The purpose of this study was to examine the legitimacy of the peer review process as described in the publishing guidelines in predatory nursing journals. We will highlight the red flags of predatory journals that promote ...
