Browsing Sigma International Nursing Research Congress by Level of Evidence "Quasi-Experimental Study, Other"
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Are there benefits to teaching newly hired nurses self-care techniques in a mandatory workshop format
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Tuesday, July 23, 2013: Purpose: The purpose of this presentation is to share with conference attendees the innovative and holistic research study that explored whether workshops designed to convey ... -
Comparison of face-to-face and distance learning teaching modalities in delivering therapeutic crisis management skills
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare effectiveness and student satisfaction of distance education versus face-to-face interaction in delivering therapeutic crisis ... -
Cultural relevance of the healthy choices intervention program
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Background: The burden of obesity and its health consequences disproportionately affects Hispanic children and families. In Arizona, nearly 18% of the state's children and ... -
Educational tool to improve caregiver role
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: The development of new technologies in the health area is a strategic axis to improve family caregiving role. Methods: Develop 'Caring for dependent persons' an ... -
Effect of education module on knowledge of student registered nurse anesthetists regarding surgical site infection
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Monday, July 25, 2016: Purpose: The Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist is accountable for prophylactic antibiotic administration and maintenance of normothermia during the intraoperative period. CMS ... -
The effect of multimedia education of PCA on patients' cognition, interference of life, and satisfaction
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: To examine the effect of interactive multimedia education program (MEP) of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) on cognition, interference of life, and satisfaction of ... -
Effect of nurses living fit? Exercise and nutrition intervention on body mass index in nurses
(2012-9-12)Purpose: Overweight and obesity are increasing at alarming rates worldwide. In the healthcare setting, administrators are searching for evidence-based programs featuring interventions on healthy living to enable weight ... -
Effectiveness of an educational intervention on palliative care for registered nurses in Lebanon
Purpose: Assess effectiveness of educational intervention, adapted from End of Life Care Curriculum for nurses. Method: Quasi experimental pre-post-test. Assessment: 34 multiple choice questions. Results: Mean pretest ... -
The effects of ballroom dance on blood pressure, heart rate, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index Among Filipino-Americans: A feasibility study
(2014-11-17)The purpose of this feasibility study was to examine the effects of 3-month ballroom dance on resting blood pressure, heart rate, weight, waist circumference, and body mass index of Filipino American adults. -
Effects of insecticide exposure prevention program on exposure and blood cholinesterase levels in Thai farmers
(2017-07-10)The present study aimed at investigating the effects of an insecticide exposure prevention program on exposure and blood cholinesterase levels of farmers. -
The effects of the senior elastic band exercise program on the functional fitness of community aged adults: Transtheoretical Model
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 25, 2015: Purpose: The TTM was applied in this study to promote behavioral change and test the effects of a group senior elastic band (SEB) exercise program on the functional fitness ... -
The effects of Transtheoretical Model-based interventions on smoking cessation in Taiwan: A longitudinal study
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Purpose: The adverse effects of cigarette smoking have caused a noticeable increase in smoking-related diseases and death globally. The purpose of ... -
Impact of a peer-led educational program on knowledge and attitudes about prevention of substance abuse among Lebanese/Armenian adolescents
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Tuesday, July 23, 2013: Purpose: to evaluate the extent to which participation in a peer-led educational program about substance abuse produces changes in knowledge and attitudes among Lebanese/Armenian ... -
Mitigating procedural pain during venipuncture in the pediatric population: A randomized factorial study
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if a there was a difference in the perceived pain associated with a venipuncture procedure in a group of pediatric patients ... -
Peristomal skin integrity of patients with tracheostomy
(2016-03-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 26, 2015: Purpose: Study was carried out to determine effect of barrier cream on peristomal skin integrity. Background: Patients with tracheostomia are facing new problems every day. Among ... -
Too anxious to learn?: Should the ongoing debriefing technique be amongst the best practices in simulation?
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Friday, July 25, 2014: Purpose: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate benefit of the Ongoing Simulation Debriefing Technique on lowering anxiety levels amongst those participating in simulation ... -
Will introduction of a pain assessment template in an electronic medical record result in improvement of pain assessment documentation in an outpatient setting
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Sunday, July 27, 2014: Purpose: This pilot project evaluated whether the pain assessment instrument Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) embedded in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) used by providers in a ...