Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Phi Gamma (Virtual)"
Now showing items 1-20 of 98
-
Acculturation of healthy, college-educated, female, diaspora immigrants from five English-speaking countries including Australia
(2018-07-03)This cross-sectional study compared acculturation in healthy, college-educated women from English-Speaking Countries (i.e., Australia, Canada, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States). It found no differences ... -
Assessing Risk of Falling: A Comparison of Three Different Methods
(2016-07-15)Session presented on Thursday, 21 July 2016 and Friday, 22 July 2016: Purpose: Prevention of falls and fall-related consequences is crucial in elderly health care because older individuals are at a high risk of suffering ... -
An assessment of competencies of clinical instructors in teaching and guidance for nursing students in clinical areas: A cross-sectional study in Tanzania
(2018-07-03)Nursing student’s clinical competence including psychomotor skills, attitude, values, and beliefs of professional practices depend on the quality of clinical instruction given by their preceptors in clinical settings. ... -
Attitude of Nurses towards the Use of Braden Scale in Intensive Care Units and Medical Wards
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Tuesday, July 23, 2013: Purpose: This cross-sectional, descriptive correlational study investigated the relationship between the nurses' clinical area and their attitude towards the use of Braden ... -
Authentic and collaborative project-based learning: A model for teaching evidence-based practice focused graduate capstone online
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Friday, April 8, 2016: Taking a radical departure from the traditional primary research focused Capstone and implementing an authentic and collaborative competency-based project-focused online nursing ... -
The Best Reward Types: Perceived by Registered Nurses
(2017-09-18)The purpose of this presentation is to describe the best reward types perceived by registered nurse (RNs) in Finland. A cross sectional, descriptive questionnaire survey of registered nurses (n=402) in Finland was conducted ... -
Caregiver Outcomes of Geriatric Oncology Patients
(2017-09-19)This study emphasizes the importance of caregiving experience with a special group: Geriatric Oncology patients. Results highlight the effect and outcomes of caregivers of the underestimated group. -
Changes in self-care behaviors and health outcomes among metabolic risk group
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Wednesday, July 24, 2013: Purpose: To examine the self-care behaviors and health outcomes among metabolic risk group participating the behavioral modification program. Methods: A case-control ... -
Chronic stress, a cardiovascular risk factor, linked to societal integration in teenage immigrants of African descent
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Monday, July 27, 2015: Purpose: This study examines the nature of disparities in cardiovascular risk by exploring the impact that chronic stressors and other cardiovascular risk factors have on the ... -
Clinical Decision-Making Regarding the Management of Pain: Differences Between Novice, Intermediate, and Expert Nurses
(2017-06-22)Purpose: Nursing pain management is closely related to decision making-process, which includes continuous estimate, intervention, monitoring the effect of treatment, identifying the need for changes and alternative ... -
CLIPI Score Validation: Proposal as Tool for Level of Nursing Coordination in Mycosis Fungoides/Sezary Syndrome
(2017-07-17)Background/Rationale Cutaneous T-cell Lymphomas (CTCL) with mature CD4+ t-lymphocytes are rare complex forms of malignant neoplasms that present primarily on the skin, the most common subtypes include Mycosis Fungoides ... -
A Collaborative, Systemwide Approach to Reducing Healthcare Onset Clostridium Difficile (HOC-diff)
(2017-07-10)Purpose: Healthcare Onset Clostridium Difficile (HOC-diff) is one of the most common healthcare associated infections (HAIs), within the United States. It has a negative impact on patients by increasing their hospital ... -
Comparisons of health status and behaviors of adolescent immigrants and non-immigrants by gender
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016: Purpose: This study examined the nature of health status disparities between immigrant and non-immigrant adolescents and the influence of gender. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
Correlation between theoretical classroom instruction and related learning experiences: Evidence from a Philippine nursing university
(2019-12)In nursing education, it is expected that theory underlies practice. However, studies have indicated nursing students still experience theory and practice gap. This study attempted to determine the relationship between ... -
A correlational study on the stress level and academic performance of nursing students
This study assess the level of stress and its relationship to the academic performance of the respondents. This study used descriptive-correlational design, and total enumeration was utilized. -
COVID-19 Resource: Expecting the unexpected: Transition to practice in the time of COVID-19
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-04-21)Webinar Details: The 2020 graduating class will forever hold a collective place in our nursing hearts. Not only have you finished your academic and clinical programs during challenging circumstances, you will also be ... -
Crafting a Personal Legacy
(2017-11-29)Institute of Global Healthcare Leadership, Emerging Global Health Leaders Institute -
Creating a Governance Structure Consistent With the Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) Standards
(2017-10-13)The purpose of this leadership project was to develop a governance structure consistent with CNEA accreditation standards for a newly developed BSN program at a private, liberal arts college in the Northeast that will seek ... -
Development and evaluation of a nursing psycho-educational program focused on communication for family caregivers in early Alzheimer's disease
In the early stage of Alzheimer's disease, a major area of concern for the family caregiver is that of communication with the family member. In response to this problem, a psycho-educational intervention focused on ... -
Development of a Campus-Based Clinic
(2017-10-13)Campus-based health centers that address chronic illnesses, minor injuries, and behavioral health support are an essential component of student success. Because our small, liberal arts college is not able to meet health ...
