Browsing Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma) by Author Affiliations "Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA"
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The accuracy of machine learning to predict cardiac arrest: A systematic review
This systematic review sought to determine if machine learning models more accurately predict in-hospital cardiac arrest when compared to the modified early warning score. Five of five studies demonstrated that machine ... -
Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to understand energy drink consumption behaviors in college students
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: College students consume energy beverages (i.e., energy drinks and energy shots) to fight fatigue, heighten concentration, and promote weight loss, raising conceRNabout ... -
Breastfeeding practices and attitudes toward breastfeeding in human milk donors
This study aimed to determine breastfeeding outcomes and attitudes toward breastfeeding among human milk donors. In addition, barriers to milk donation process were also assessed. A prospective descriptive study using an ... -
Bridging the gap from expert clinician to novice nurse educator: A collaborative approach
A collaborative approach between the school of nursing and university instructional designers has created a unique delivery of faculty development. The development of novice nurse educators is critical for retention and ... -
Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight adults? A systematic review
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the impact of mobile applications and wearable devices on weight loss in overweight adults, as their reliability is not well-documented. Evidence indicates that mobile ... -
Coffee chat challenge
New faculty were challenged to participate in three coffee chats with three different faculty over a period of three months. We aimed to promote a relaxed atmosphere to encourage discussion about university resources, ... -
Community-coalition based wellness efforts: Evaluation of policy, systems, and environmental changes through an academic-community partnership
(2018-06-18)Formalized wellness efforts by community-based coalitions can provide support for policy, systems and environmental changes which support healthy lifestyles across a variety of community settings. The impact goes beyond ... -
Educating next generation nursing leaders and enhancing education-practice partnerships: The role of quality improvement projects
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: The healthcare crisis in the United States requires new approaches and continuous improvement. Nursing has the unique opportunity to champion ... -
Enhancing cultural competence and global awareness for baccalaureate nursing students: An interdisciplinary service learning approach to safe water in a developing country
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Introduction: In recent years there have been multiple calls to action for nursing students to gain a global health perspective in an effort to increase cultural competence ... -
Enhancing mental health competencies in advanced practice nursing graduates
(2017-07-25)Purpose: The purpose of this project was to assess the impact of a curricular enhancement of mental health content to Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner students. The project goal was to demonstrate the ... -
Evaluation of a statewide, extension-based, email-mediated walking intervention
Get WalkIN' is an 12 week, theory-driven, email-based intervention shown effective in increasing physical activity among adults. In addition outcome data, participants will engage in understanding theoretical constructs ... -
Evaluation of an email-mediated county extension-delivered walking intervention
(2017-07-06)Purpose: Even though promotion of physical activity (PA) has been a public health priority for decades, key U.S. public health agencies, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routinely collect data ... -
[Excerpt and supplemental materials for] The influence of psychological trauma in nursing
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2019)This item record pertains to materials from The Influence of Psychological Trauma in Nursing, which are provided free of charge by the publisher. About this book: As nurses know firsthand, the impact of psychological ... -
An exploratory, qualitative study of perceptions of a hospital-based animal-assisted intervention program
(2017-09-22)The purpose of this qualitative pilot study was to contribute to the body of knowledge surrounding the experiences and perceptions of hospital staff who have participated in a hospital-based animal assisted intervention program. -
High-fidelity simulation in graduate nurse programming
(2017-10-20)High fidelity simulation is a valuable teaching strategy among various healthcare professions. This mixed method project examined the effectiveness of high fidelity simulation within an advanced physical assessment course ... -
High-functioning autistic spectrum disorder: A conceptual model of health
To explore two widely used health behavior models, the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Reasoned Action when applied to the population of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. A second aim is to present ... -
Injury incidence trends vary by age, sex, and race among older Americans, 2004-2017
Using best available nationally representative data, we produce annual estimates of injury incidence for older adults for 2004 to 2017: (1) all-cause fatal and nonfatal injury, (2) fatal and non-fatal falls, (3) fatal and ... -
Innovative, international, and interprofessional: Nursing and engineering technology students creating new patient safety technology
(2017-07-10)Background: The role of the professional nurse is undergoing a rapid paradigm shift, with leadership and problem solving becoming cornerstones of nursing practice and key to their role as a member of the interprofessional ... -
An integrative review of nurse-delivered physical activity interventions in primary care
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: Promotion of physical activity (PA) has been a public health priority for decades (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). Participation in regular PA ... -
Mentoring, modeling, and mastery: An innovative mentoring model to support new clinical nursing faculty
(2018-06-12)Successful mentoring programs must be structured to foster and facilitate new faculty transition into a teaching role and provide a framework for success in an academic environment. The program ecosystem requires a theoretical ...