Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Eta Alpha"
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Classification of traumatic brain injury severity complexities in retrospective data
(2018-06-04)Retrospective research utilizing big data sets is essential as we collect and examine data across the globe. However, inconsistencies are noted when classifying data such as the case of traumatic brain injury classification. ... -
Description of the moderate brain injured patient and predictors of discharge to rehabilitation
This retrospective, descriptive study characterized moderate traumatic brain injured patients between the ages of 18 to 64 years that were treated at level I and level II trauma centers within the United States and the ... -
Ending the globalization of human trafficking: The need for moral agency and nursing responsiveness
This presentation addresses how moral agency and upholding human dignity is a hallmark of nursing practice requiring nurses to advocate for voiceless trafficked human persons. -
Fewer ventilator days with dexmedetomidine use for patients difficult to extubate implementation study
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Traditional sedation for mechanically ventilated patients causes delirium which increases the patients' length of stay while hospitalized. When extubation is ... -
Harnessing Brain-Based Learning Principles for Academic Success: A Quality Improvement Initiative
This presentation provides an overview of brain-based teaching and learning (BBL) strategies and shares findings from a quality improvement initiative examining the impact of BBL strategies on student engagement. Specific ... -
The lived experience of nurses caring for adult family members with cancer
This qualitative research poster presentation addresses the complexities and unique experiences of nurses as family caregivers for adult family members with cancer. The characteristics of family caregiving includes physical, ... -
Patient-centered communication: Where does the time go?
Confluences of increasing demands upon NP time, of more care in less time challenges therapeutic patient-provider conversation. Expression is thwarted in which valid concerns expressed are less welcome. Changes to ... -
A pilot study: An interprofessional educational activity between nursing and physical therapy students
A pre and post assessment of students' perceptions using the revised Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) examined teamwork, collaboration and role identity of nursing and physical therapy students in ... -
Retaining Lost Knowledge: A Challenge and Opportunity for Nurse Leaders
With the profession's most experienced nurses retiring, addressing lost knowledge presents a challenge and opportunity for nurse leaders. This presentation will offer practical and proven techniques, gleaned from manufacturing, ... -
Retrospective review comparing three pharmacological methods of treating alcohol withdrawal patients in ICU
(2018-06-26)Research suggests that the use of dexmedetomidine (DEX)improves patient outcomes during alcohol withdrawal, including decreased intubation time and reduction in alcohol withdrawal symptoms. A retrospective chart review of ... -
Student satisfaction related to basic civility strategies implemented in an entry level nursing course
Uncivil nursing student behavior has been linked to uncivil clinical behaviors, which can result in poor patient outcomes. Understanding the problem of incivility and implementing effective classroom strategies is crucial ... -
Will introduction of a pain assessment template in an electronic medical record result in improvement of pain assessment documentation in an outpatient setting
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: This pilot project evaluated whether the pain assessment instrument Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) embedded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) used by providers in a ...