Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Kappa Kappa"
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Cultures in Cadence: Nursing Student Panel Discussions Addressing Unity and Diversity
(2017-10-23)The concept of an open panel discussion was conceived based on a motivation to promote positive orientation between cultures through communication, understanding, and relationship building. Equally, it compelled each ... -
Early Alzheimer's Intervention: A Holistic Approach to Care
(2012-9-12)Purpose: Early Alzheimer's disease intervention reveals that maintaining cognitive function can be supported and maintained for longer periods when a holistic approach of mind-body-spirit centered care for both care ... -
Effects of aromatherapy on stress levels in BSN students: A pilot study
Aromatherapy may have positive effects of increased attention, performance and mental acuity through stimulating the conscious mind. Stress is a common psychological factor affecting physiological factors in nursing students. ... -
Expressive art and stress levels in baccalaureate nursing students: A secondary analysis study
(2017-10-20)Expressive art (EA) is utilized to calm and balance the mind, body, and spirit through enhanced relaxation. Stress is a common psychological factor that affects physiological factors in nursing students. This secondary ... -
Hope in the Elderly: Exploring the Relationship Between Psychosocial Developmental Residual and Hope
Hope has been postulated to be a motivational life force associated with psychosocial developmental residual from early stages of life (Erikson, 1963). This study explored the relationship between psychosocial developmental ... -
Interprofessional collaborative practice for cardiovascular risk reduction in chronic disease
(2018-06-19)To reduce cardiovascular risk for vulnerable individuals, an Inter-professional Collaborative Practice(IPCP) program has been implemented into a federally-qualified health center in west Texas. All IPCP team members including ... -
The lived experiences of male partners of women who have previously been diagnosed with postpartum depression
This qualitative, descriptive phenomenological study was conducted to determine the actual lived experiences of male partners of women who have previously been diagnosed with postpartum depression. The study also explored ... -
Nurse educators, nursing students, and licensed nurses knowledge and attitudes regarding complementary and alternative medicine
The implementation of Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) mirrors the nurses knowledge and attitude regarding various therapies and practices outside of conventional medicine. Despite evidence proving the effectiveness ... -
Psychological factors and work-related musculoskeletal disorders in nurses: A comparative secondary analysis
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) continue to occur at a high rate in nurses despite various interventions implemented for safe patient handling. Psychological effects of a WMSD sustained are understudied. ... -
Quality Bedside Shift Report Data: Hit or Miss
Bedside shift report (BSR) can lack standardization and compromise patient safety. A descriptive study was conducted to examine the quality of data identified for the BSR process. Sixteen nurses identified critical information ... -
Transformation for health in chronic disease management among high risk vulnerable populations
(2018-06-14)Access to health care has been a global-wide issue among vulnerable populations, who have limited access to care due to limited funding and resources. Our Chronic Disease Management programs using Transformation for Health ... -
Using personalized music playlists to improve outcomes for patients with dementia in long-term care facilities
(2017-10-20)Nursing students are in need of experiences which help to promote inter-professionalism in the care of patients with dementia. The purpose of this study was to examine nursing and social work students' experiences working ... -
Validating targeted behavioral markers for baccalaureate nursing student teamwork performance outcomes in simulation
(2017-07-05)Background: Patient safety is a global priority for nurses and healthcare providers alike, yet medical errors are not decreasing. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ, 2014f) indicates that one out of seven ... -
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders and prominent psychological factors in licensed nurses
Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) rates remain high despite implementing multidimensional interventions to decrease injuries in nurses. Psychological effects of a WMSD sustained by the nurse should be evaluated ... -
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Psychological factors in licensed nurses
(2017-09-15)Licensed nurses complain of pain and leave the profession citing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). Psychological factors affect injury response of avoidance or confrontation. Explore the self-reported ...
