Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Beta Tau"
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Academic-practice collaboration: A framework for promoting palliative and end-of-life care in academic and clinical settings
The purpose of this leadership project is to establish a framework for an academic-practice collaboration to prepare student nurses, new graduates and practicing nurses to provide compassionate, evidence-based palliative ... -
Acculturation and health status among Hispanic American elders
Hispanic Americans are at risk for health-related problems. Disparities in diseases such as diabetes and obesity, access to health services and health insurance have placed Hispanic Americans at a disadvantage. Sociocultural ... -
Adaptation and PilotTesting of SEPA Intervention for Hispanic Women and Men in South Florida
(2018-06-11)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the adaptation and pilot testing of the SEPA intervention among Hispanic men and women between 18 and 50 years old. SEPA (Salud/Health, Educacion/Education, Promocion/Promotion, ... -
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. -
Associate degree nursing students' thoughts, feelings, and experiences of short study abroad in a low-income country
Associate Degree Nursing students are rarely offered opportunities to study abroad. Educational research about nursing students studying abroad is limited but suggests positive outcomes. Prior research has focused on ... -
Barriers and Facilitators of Couples' HIV Testing and Counseling: Providers' Perceptions From an HIV Epicenter
(2017-07-26)This presentation will describe and synthesize findings from a study among U.S. healthcare providers (N=22) on the perceived barriers to and facilitators of couples HIV testing and counseling (CHTC) in a U.S.-based clinical ... -
Barriers and facilitators to the completion of advance directives in healthy, non-healthcare employed adults aged 45-65
Background: The Patient Self-­‐Determination Act -­‐-­‐ passed in 1991 -­‐-­‐ requires staff in health care facilities -­‐-­‐ such as skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, home health services ... -
Co-occurring health risks among middle aged Hispanic men who have sex with men, South Florida
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Background: In 2010, men who have sex with men (MSM) represented 4% of the population in the US and accounted for 78% of all new HIV infections among ... -
A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program for Youth Who Engage in Domestic Violence Against Their Parents
(2017-07-24)Purpose: The purpose of this oral presentation is to present the specifics and the results of an evidence-based, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy intervention program developed for youth who engage in domestic violence against ... -
A college and a university collaborating on 'Moving On' Project: Reducing Hispanic childhood obesity
(2017-07-07)Introduction: Childhood obesity is known to increase risk of obesity in adulthood and can lead to type 2 Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease (Chen et al, 2016, Evans et al, 2016; Bauer, 2015; Brown, ... -
Comparison of Telemedicine to Traditional Face-to-Face Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Analysis of Cost, Caring, and Family-centered Care
It is estimated that one out of every five household with children in the United States includes a Child with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Families of CSHCN face many challenges including financial burdens beyond ... -
Comparison of telemedicine to traditional face-to-face care for children with special healthcare needs: Analysis of cost, caring, and family-centered care
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: The purpose of this research project was to examine cost, caring and family-centered care in relation to pediatric specialty services utilizing telemedicine technology ... -
Culturally Tailored Nursing Strategies for French Jewish Immigrants in America
(2018-06-29)As a result of growing anti-Semitism in Europe, French Jewish immigrants are settling in the United States. To improve health outcomes nurses must devise health promotion strategies addressing the lack of and delayed access ... -
Culturally Tailored Nursing Strategies for French Jewish Immigrants in the United States
(2018-06-14)As a result of growing anti-Semitism in Europe, French Jewish immigrants are settling in the United States. To improve health outcomes nurses must devise health promotion strategies addressing the lack of and delayed access ... -
The Danger in Hearing Voices: Reported Experiences Following an Auditory Hallucination Simulation With BSN Students
Auditory hallucination experiences are low cost, low resource attractive options to budget conscious schools of nursing. This presentation will address key areas of consideration that are essential for safely implementing ... -
Determinants of HIV and STI testing among women experiencing intimate partner violence
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Purpose: HIV testing and counseling among high risk populations has been identified as a key strategy to reducing HIV related health disparities (CDC, 2007). There is a growing ... -
Developing the simulation on management, awareness, and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury care learning program
This article describes the design and pilot of the Simulation on Management Awareness & Rehabilitation of Traumatic brain injury (SMART) Care Learning Program, developed for TBI patients and caregivers. SMART Care ... -
Development and testing of a measure of patient satisfaction with nursing care
The purpose of this research was to test an empirically derived measure of patient satisfaction with nursing care. Existing measures of this important phenomenon lack adequate validity and a strong theoretical base. A ... -
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 ...
