Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Tau Theta"
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Conducting ethical research with veterans
(2017-07-25)Military veterans have lived within a unique culture. Research participants with this background may have additional points of vulnerability that need to be considered for the ethical conduct of research. -
Describing Bacterial Content on Inpatient Nursing Uniforms
(2018-06-20)This study describes the bacterial content on inpatient nurses providing direct patient care from arrival to eight hours into their shift. These efforts highlight the differences in bacterial content between staff uniforms ... -
Developing a framework and inventory of instruments to measure team-based primary care
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Background: Team-based care holds promise to improve patient outcomes, care processes, and patient and provider experiences of care. However, the understanding of how care ... -
Developing a team approach for MR safety
MRI makes headlines for its dramatic accidents. MR safety needs a diverse, well-educated team to implement safety policies effectively. Radiology nurses play are vital role in MRI procedures. Creating a safety program ... -
Disruptive nursing education for the 21st century: Bringing telehealth clinic to the pathophysiology classroom
Establishing a 'clinic based' telehealth simulation teaching strategy for a didactic course diversifies the monolithic classroom lecture. Using technology to enhance student problem-solving and decision-making skills ... -
The Effectiveness of Molecular Assays and Sampling Methods: An Application on HPV Detection in Oropharyngeal and Oral Cavity Cancers
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: In recent years, the oropharyngeal (OP) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) demographic has changed drastically. While OPSCC once afflicted older men who were heavy smokers ... -
Evaluating NP student clinical progress
The purpose of this presentation is to describe the methods used to evaluate nurse practitioner student performance in the context of progress across the program. -
The experience of chief nurses in military operations other than war
The purpose of this research was to describe the experience of chief nurses in military operations other than war. The study is significant to the profession because nurses will continue to provide care in humanitarian ... -
Exploring posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and quality of life in post ICU stay patients
This study report PTSD, depression and QOL at 3-5 days, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months in post ICU stay patients in Taiwan. That provide an important information that patients' physiology and psychology are not recovery ... -
Factors Predicting Paternal Fear of Childbirth Among Thais
(2017-09-29)The results of this study would give important background information regarding paternal fear of childbirth. Nurses and midwives can use these data as the guideline for planning or reducing factors affecting paternal fear ... -
A faith-based education program to reduce stigma associated with HIV/AIDS among the African-born population
Background and Review of Literature: Faith-based organizations are important institutions with the potential to increase the reach of HIV knowledge and address HIV-related stigma in the African-born population. This ... -
Introducing APRN students in the armed forces to the power of transdisciplinary integrative methodologies
Eighty three percent of Military Treatment Facilities offer at least one type of CAM. The nursing faculty of the Uniformed Services University (USU) aligned with physician, social work, and physical therapy colleagues to ... -
Preceptor effectiveness as a mediator of relationship between psychological empowerment and newly registered nurses' intent to stay
Background: The nursing profession is currently experiencing a nursing shortage that is projected to worsen. One in five newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) leaves the profession within the second year of practice ... -
Predictors of nurse adoption of a computerized information system as an innovation
Computerized information systems are viewed as innovations in the health care delivery system and are used by nurses to support the management of clinical and administrative information. The development, implementation and ... -
A study of health locus of control, self-efficacy, health promotion behaviors, and environmental factors related to the self-report of the avoidance of environmental tobacco smoke in young adults
Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) is a source of preventable diseases. Currently, 3.1 million adolescents smoke cigarettes. Despite the prevalence of smoking in young people and the health consequences of ETS, research has ... -
Team characteristics that save lives: Lessons learned from military healthcare teams
To examine the lessons learned of experienced military interprofessional healthcare teams in order to help prepare today's healthcare providers faced with a changing reality. A reality of responding to mass casualty events. -
To develop an incontinence-associated dermatitis care teaching program for nursing post-graduate staff
1.To develop an incontinence-associated dermatitis care teaching program including teaching video for learning, simulated incontinence-associated dermatitis situation for practice. 2.To evaluate this outcome by using OSCE test. -
Use ISBAR Communication Tool to Reduce the Rate of Unplanned Endotracheal Extubation in Neonates
(2017-07-07)Purpose: Patients with unplanned endotracheal extubation have a higher mortality rate if re-intubation is required. We expect unplanned extubation is reduced to 0% after implementation of quality improvement in our ... -
Using the triangulated OSCE to assess student performance in simulation
(2018-03-15)This presentation describes a novel approach to triangulating student performance during objective structured clinical examination using structured, tailored faculty rubric, student experience and SP feedback. -
Utilization of Simulation Techniques to Enhance Trauma Training for East African Military Nurses
This presentation incorporates the inclusion of a MASCAL tabletop and live patient scenario simulation as a multimodal component to enhance the confidence and competence of East African military nurses completing a trauma ...
