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A 10-Year Journey Toward an Accountable and Sustainable Patient-Centered Care Model

Aguilera, Jose M.; Walker, Kim N. (2017-06-16)

Purpose: The provision of an accountable and sustainable healthcare system is a major challenge worldwide. The delivery of a patient-centred care model that is accessible, safe, reliable and affordable remains elusive for ...

1000 Days Engagement Model: Promoting Positive Relational Health for Vulnerable Maori Families in New Zealand

Richard, Lauralie (2016-07-13)

Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Whanau Ora is a cultural praxis promoting Maori (Indigenous people of New Zealand) health and wellbeing for whanau (Maori families). ...

1991-2015 Longitudinal Prevalence Trends of Suicide Ideation Among High School Students in the U.S.

Zheng, Yu-han; Chen, Yu-ku; Sheu, Jiunn-Jye (2017-07-28)

This study was designed to describe the longitudinal prevalence trends of high school students who had suicide ideation one or more times and to compare them in the different grade levels, genders, and races/ethnicities ...

1991-2015 Trends of Adolescent Smoked First Whole Cigarette Before Age 13 in the U.S.

Chen, Yu-ku; Zheng, Yu-han; Sheu, Jiunn-Jye (2017-07-28)

Tobacco use since young increases the risk of harmful health effects and lifelong nicotine addiction. The literature has studies that reported adolescent's first whole cigarette smoking before the age 13 prevalence trends. ...

2 Feet 4 Life: A Foot Care Self-Management Intervention for Older Adults Without Diabetes

O'Connor, Jennifer J.; Wipke-Tevis, Deidre D.

The high prevalence of foot problems in older adults necessitates preventative foot self-care. This feasibility study evaluated a foot care self-management program on community-dwelling older adults without diabetes. ...

The 2017 National QSEN Faculty Assessment: Findings and Implications for Nursing Education

Altmiller, Gerry; Armstrong, Gail (2018-03-23)

This presentation describes findings of the National QSEN Faculty Assessment, implications for nursing education, and opportunities to improve resources and support faculty in this work.

2017-2019 Presidential Call to Action: Connect, Collaborate, Catalyze

Tigges, Beth Baldwin (2017-12-15)

Presented during the House of Delegates, at Sigma's 44th Biennial Convention held 28 October through 1 November 2017. This record contains Dr. Tigges' Presidential Call to Action, calls for nurses to "connect, collaborate, ...

2018 AACN Critical Care Work Environment Survey Results: Implementing the HWE Standards Matters!

Cassidy, Linda; Barden, Connie; Ulrich, Beth

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ (AACN) 4th national work environment survey revealed compelling data from over 8000 RNs related to the health of acute and critical care work environments. This presentation ...

2020: Year of the Nurse

Vlasich, Cynthia

The World Health Organization recently designated 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Year of the Midwife”, honoring the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. Sigma’s President and CEO will discuss the ways Sigma ...

25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014 Conference Proceedings

STTI Corporate (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015)

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 25th International Nursing Research Congress at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24-28 July 2014. More than 800 nurses from ...

25th International Nursing Research Congress 2014 Program Book

Sigma Theta Tau International (2016-09-22)

This is a printable archival version of the International Nursing Research Congress 2014 official program book, with included abstracts and schedule. This program book is also available on Issuu

25th International Nursing Research Congress, Conference Proceedings: Enhanced Abstracts of Oral and Poster Presentations

STTI Corporate (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2014-07-24)

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) conducted its 25th International Nursing Research Congress at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 24-28 July 2014. More than 800 nurses from ...