Browsing Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma) by Level of Evidence "Descriptive/Correlational"
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Acute confusion among the patients in surgical intensive care units
(2014-11-17)Purpose: An ICU patient's probability of occurrence of acute confusion is higher than that of a general inpatient. Acute confusion is likely to not only cause accidental injury and prolong ICU stay, but also increase the ... -
Adolescent perspective of family functioning when living with a sibling with autism
(2012-01-04)Purpose: Autism is on the rise at an alarming rate affecting all races and impacting all members of a family including siblings. The purpose of this study was to examine family functioning from the perspective of the ... -
Adult patients’ experience using patient portal: The impact of perceived usability on portal use behavior
Background: Patient portals (PPs) are a robust tool that can engage patients into their care. PPs can be especially helpful for older adults who have complex healthcare conditions. Usability of PPs is a major influencing ... -
Adverse events: Consequences of error
(2016-03-17)Purpose: Understanding the effects of an unanticipated adverse or near miss patient event has implications for the well-being of healthcare professionals, the retention of staff, and the sustainability of a healthy practice ... -
Aggression in South Korean middle school students
(2014-11-17)Purpose: Aggressiveness is a behavioral and emotional response made on purpose for the sake of destroying or damaging other persons or things (Kim & Kim, 2007). Currently South Korean society suffers from violent and ... -
Alcohol and school violence in high school students
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Introduction: The consumption of alcohol is a serious public health problem in Mexico. Segments of the population most vulnerable to experience ... -
Assessment of family levels of functioning among civil servants in Federal Capital Territory Abuja
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Introduction: The family is a social institution responsible for child upbringing, emotional and economic support for its members. Industrialization ... -
The assistant manager as a leader for community health nursing in Pakistan
(2012-01-04)Purpose: There are few leadership roles in community health nursing in Pakistan. However, leadership is essential if the targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are to be realized. The Aga Khan Development ... -
Attitudes toward plagiarism in online RN to BSN students
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: Purpose: Plagiarism, an increasingly common occurrence in diverse academic settings, violates codes of honor, obstructs intellectual honesty, impedes students' academic ... -
Baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of simulation and the development of clinical judgment
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore baccalaureate nursing students' perceptions of simulation and the development of clinical judgment. Methods: Qualitative ... -
Beyond prognosis communication: Exploring the existential dimensions of palliative care conversations with adults with advanced cancer
Communication about prognosis is integral to effective palliative care. However, prognosis communication often entails considering mortality, which can trigger existential questions. We understand very little about how ... -
Breastfeeding and the workplace: Maternal reflections
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: There are a significant number of women of childbearing age are in the workplace today. Postpartum retuRNo employment, especially for breastfeeding mothers, is often ... -
The breastfeeding relationship between employed mother-infant dyads: A mixed methods prospective study
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of maternal employment during the COVID-19 pandemic on the breastfeeding relationship between breastfeeding mother and infant dyads and its relationship to maternal ... -
Bridging the gap in care to prevent 30 days readmissions
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Background: In the United States 30 day hospital readmissions is a national concern; this problem is significant because it is costly and is a poor indication of the quality ... -
BSN students collaborate with rural community hospital in quality improvement project: Hand hygiene compliance
BSN students will work collaboratively with the Quality Initiatives and Resources department in a rural community hospital determining hand hygiene compliance through the use of the mobile app iScrub®. This initial research ... -
Caregiver experiences, functioning, and needs of low-income African-American and Latino mothers of children with asthma
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Thursday, July 25, 2013: Purpose: The purpose of this proposed pilot study was to explore the caregiver experiences of African American and Hispanic/Latino mothers of children with asthma in an effort ... -
Caritas: Nurses' Perceptions of Caring in a Large Healthcare System
This mixed-methods descriptive, exploratory study examined the perceptions of registered nurses regarding self-care and feeling cared for by co-workers and leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are illuminating ... -
Challenges experienced by caregivers of family members with a mental illness in a rural community
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Purpose: In South Africa, as in countries such as the United Kingdom (Rugk'sa, Canvin, Sinclair, Sulman & Burns, 2014) and the United States of America (Harvey, Burns, ... -
Colorectal cancer screening practices among Texas nurse practitioners and physician assistants
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015: Background: Cancer now rivals cardiovascular disease as a leading cause of death. New cases of cancer are projected to increase 42% by 2025. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the ... -
Correlates of lifestyle physical activity in older Latinos
(2015-01-15)Aims: The purpose of this secondary analysis is to identify the background (demographics, acculturation, environment, current health, and light physical activity [PA]) and intrapersonal (self-efficacy) correlates of ...