Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma): Recent submissions
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Venous thrombo embolism prevention initiative an interprofessional collaborative
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a preventable life-threatening hospital acquired complication. Peri-operative DVT or PE risk adjusted rate was 4.51 per 1000 discharges and higher than the national average of 3.8 per 1000 ... -
ASPIRE to Excellence: A mentoring academy for evidence-based practice
The overview of the development of a mentoring program to support nurses as they ASPIRE to Excellence by completing evidence-based practice projects impacting patient outcomes. -
Evidence-based quality improvement strategies to prevent errors during the night shift
A direct correlation exists between nurse fatigue and an increased incidence of errors in the workplace (Zion & Shochat, 2019). This project identified evidence-based strategies aimed at reducing the amount of errors during ... -
Impact of horizontal violence: Nurse-to-nurse
Promote a healthy and safe work environment by supporting positive behaviors and effective communication skills. Providing nursing professionals with tools and educational learning opportunities that will empower the ... -
A surgical PPE task force can improve PPE selection during a COVID-19 Pandemic
The impact of the Surgical Services Task Force on the front line staff caring for patients with COVID-19 was studied. The purpose of this project was to ensure safety of front line staff and confirm the positive effect of ... -
The satisfaction of patients with breast cancer who used shared decision-making before surgery
The audience will understand: 1. the process and the benefits of shared decision-making 2. the possible predictors of the medical service satisfaction in the outpatient -
The effects of administrative support on registered nurse well-being during COVID-19
Understanding the level of administrative support related to nurses’ well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic can help improve workplace conditions for nurses working in inpatient facilities. Determining trends among ... -
Advocating for the workforce: A focus on Filipino American nurses' pursuit of graduate education
This study provides an examination into intergenerational perspectives of 33 Filipino American nurses from 14 states. The decision to pursue an advanced nursing degree depended upon the individual’s determination that the ... -
Reducing workplace violence in the emergency department through evidence-based quality improvement
This evidence-based quality improvement nursing project aims to investigate the most effective research-based strategies to reduce workplace violence in the emergency department and promote a healthy work environment. -
Chemotherapy exposure risk in nurses: Eliminating the gap between evidence-informed health policy and clinical practice
Each year, approximately 8 million healthcare workers are exposed to chemotherapy agents. Properly implemented health policy can create a safe work environment for nurses. Evidence-Informed Health Policy Model was used ... -
Creatively impacting patient hospital experience rounds: Nurses leveraging technology
Humanizing technology to enhance rounding with purpose has been instrumental in: increased staff and patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and reducing harm.Utilizing an integrated interdisciplinary rounding tool that ... -
Factors influencing customer care among nursing and midwifery students in selected PNFP schools in Uganda
The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors that contribute to the observed quality of customer care by student nurses and midwives during their clinical practice. Are student nurses and midwives adequately ... -
Evaluating burnout in nursing faculty
Use of ProQOL to evaluate level of faculty burnout in the face of current demands in nursing academia with a discussion of literature supported interventions to prevent and address burnout. -
Mentoring to support ethnic minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged nursing students’ well-being and future clinical practice
This multi-site study aimed to determine the effects of mentoring undergraduate nursing students from ethnic minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds in research, promoting faculty-student relationships and ... -
Integration of AACN's healthy work environment standards: Essential principles of shared governance
This presentation will assist in understanding the evidence available to support the use of the AACN's Healthy Work Environment standards to enhance high quality outcomes and the essentials of shared governance for ... -
Using interprofessional unit huddles to promote communication and situational awareness
Interprofessional daily unit huddles were designed on pediatric general care units to promote interdisciplinary communication and situational awareness that can impact patient safety events and team dynamics. -
Creating a COVID-19 disaster playbook for training and support
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated, there was a need to create a disaster playbook on virtual training and Clinical Informatics support. We will discuss our challenges which were two-fold: 1. Transitioning a ... -
Ethical considerations when caring for unconscious transgender patients: Promoting TGD-inclusive and gender-affirming interdisciplinary healthcare
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) patients are a highly marginalized population. Ethical issues abound when TGD patients enter the healthcare system in unconscious states and are incapable of disclosing their gender-identity. ... -
Reducing nurse stress and building resilience for a healthier work environment
With nurses today confronting the COVID-19 crisis, building resilience that leads to healthier workplaces is critical. We tested a number of simple strategies that were statistically significant showing increased resiliency ... -
Implementation of an interdisciplinary huddle to improve emergency response
This session will provide attendees with an understanding of how a nurse-driven, Interdisciplinary Emergency Response Huddle can improve care of vulnerable patients during acute deterioration. Evidence-based need, planning, ...
