Browsing Sigma International Nursing Research Congress by Author Affiliations "Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA"
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Anxiety-reducing efficacy of inhaled essential oils: A case study and literature review
(2017-07-03)Purpose: Anxiety disorders impact approximately 40 million adults, are the most prevalent mental health-related diagnosis, and cost the United States healthcare system over 42 billion dollars annually. Additionally, anxiety ... -
Enhancing organizational effectiveness of an inpatient psychiatric hospital through assessing organizational culture
Participants of this session will learn the importance of understanding organizational culture and how it relates to an organization's effectiveness. The results of an inpatient psychiatric state hospital survey will be ... -
Essential oils reduction of dementia-related behavior disturbances: A case study and literature review
In 2015, over 9 million people were diagnosed with dementia worldwide. Dementia can be accompanied by aggression or violent behavior intractable to standard treatment (e.g. Seroquel). In one case study, essential oils ... -
Intractable peripheral edema in hospice: A clinical aromatherapy case study and review of the literature
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: Many patients experience peripheral edema nearing end-of-life. Although peripheral edema is directly related to numerous hospice admitting diagnoses and co-morbid ... -
A linguistic and culturally-appropriate digital tool to increase cancer screening utilization in Hispanic women
Designed to increase breast and cervical screening in Hispanic women living in the US, this digital tool incorporates health literacy, multimedia education and USPSTF Guidelines to serve as an educational and screening ... -
Nurse leader perceptions of appropriate nurse staffing: An Omani perspective
(2018-06-20)This presentation will reveal the results of a qualitative descriptive study involving Omani head nurses. Head nurses were asked how they determined excellence in nurse staffing. Four themes emerged from inductive content ... -
Topical hyssopus officinalis L. essential oil for the reduction in terminal respiratory secretions
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Friday, July 24, 2015: Purpose: Terminal respiratory secretions, or death rattle, occur in up to 90 percent of all dying persons and is often distressing to families, caregivers, and practitioners. ...