Browsing by Sigma Chapters "Zeta Epsilon"
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Alcohol and binge drinking behaviors among college students
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Thursday, July 21, 2016 and Friday, July 22, 2016: Purpose: In 2002, The Task Force of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism identified drinking on college campuses as a unique ... -
Best Practice for Assessing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Asymptomatic Women 35-54 Years
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, as well as every major country. Unfortunately, disparities in cardiovascular health ... -
The caregiver role for a family member with dementia
There are nearly 16 million caregivers for persons with dementia. Through focus group interviews, caregivers expressed their experiences and the impact of the role on their physical, emotional, and financial lives. -
College students' perceptions and use of marijuana
(2017-10-18)The objectives were to assess perceptions and use of marijuana among undergraduate students at a faith-based university. A survey and focus groups were used. The primary motivator for use was "to experiment." Sixty percent ... -
Contextual factors, cognitive appraisal, and quality of life during cancer treatment
(2018-06-18)Contextual factors and cognitive appraisals of stress provide strong explanatory power for variations in quality of life scores following the diagnosis of cancer. An improved understanding of the cancer experience trajectory ... -
Cultivating graduate nurses' knowledge of pathophysiology through gamification
The use of gamification in a pathophysiology class stimulates students' interest in the physiological processes that cause disease, which in turn, provides students a deeper understanding of the content. When students are ... -
Education and reminders to increase cervical cancer screening: An evidence-based report
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Regular screening can find abnormalities early and prevent morbidity and mortality. But CCS rates are low in the U.S. and at the project site. A comprehensive ... -
The Effects of Implementing a Smartphone Application to Improve Asthma Self-Management in Adults
This project assessed the effectiveness of an intervention that incorporated a 30-minute asthma-focused education session, and the use of a mobile application which included a symptom tracker, medication reminders, and a ... -
A grounded theory investigation into depression in freshman college students
(2017-07-18)Purpose: Freshman students may find adjusting to college a stressful experience. The stressors students face during this time of transition require the use of previously developed coping mechanisms, as well as the development ... -
Impact of an emergency department sepsis policy
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Sepsis can be described on a continuum from initial infection to severe sepsis. It is a serious concern of key healthcare stakeholders due to high incidence, mortality, and ... -
Implementation of a Standardized Handoff During Transition of Care from the ED to the ICU
(2017-03-03)Session presented on Saturday, March 18, 2017: ABSTRACT: Patient safety and communication are crucial to the nursing handoff. Emergency department (ED) patients transferring to the intensive care unit (ICU) have life-threatening ... -
Implementing Change to Organize and Engage Members
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Thursday, September 25, 2014, and Wednesday, September 24, 2014: A common issue for many Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) chapters is inconsistent membership involvement in chapter business and ... -
Implementing in-person and online educational materials in a quality improvement project to improve nursing confidence and competence in providing spiritual care
Nature and Scope of the Project. Hospitals are held accountable for their accommodation of patient rights including cultural, personal, religious, and spiritual values. At the studied hospital, there is not a formal ... -
Influence of personal and contextual factors and cognitive appraisal on quality of life over time in persons newly diagnosed with cancer
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Tuesday, July 23, 2013: Purpose: As cancer treatment has become more successful, measurement of outcomes focusing on quantity, such as disease free survival, mortality, and cancer relapse rates, are ... -
Keeping the Child with Food Allergies Safe at School
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Rates of children suffering from food allergies have increased dramatically in prevalence in the past decades. It has been documented that the overall prevalence of pediatric ... -
Opinions about smoking policies, exposure to secondhand smoke, and smoking behaviors of freshman college students
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: College years are a time of life transition and therefore smoking abstinence programs are needed on college campuses in order to prevent ... -
Parents' Experience Raising a Child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobiological disorder affecting 3%-11% of children leading to 30%-50% of child referrals for mental health services. Symptoms include diminished attention span, ... -
Partnering to Increase the BSN Prepared Workforce
(2018-03-14)The development of an RN-BSN Completion Program using a cohort model is showcased. This initiative grew out of collaboration between hospital administrators and nurse educators. Development and results of a needs survey, ... -
A qualitative study: Undergraduate students' attitudes and beliefs about marijuana
Marijuana is reported as the most common illicit drug used on college campuses. Through focus group interviews, college students expressed their opinions about the safety, popularity, and legal concerns related to the ... -
A qualitative study: Undergraduate students' attitudes and beliefs about marijuana
Marijuana is reported as the most common illicit drug used on college campuses. Through focus group interviews, college students expressed their opinions about the safety, popularity, and legal concerns related to the ...
