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A Q methodology study of operating room personnel's perceptions of certified registered nurse anesthetists
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: Purpose and Background/Significance: While the Institute of Medicine has called for nurses to practice to the fullest extent of their training ... -
QSEN Dissemination: Leading a Multi-Site Study of the Giving and Receiving Constructive Feedback Teaching Strategy
This presentation describes the process of leading a national multi-site study of a QSEN teaching strategy designed to teach students about the benefits of constructive feedback. Fourteen nurse educators teaching at eleven ... -
A Qualitative Analysis of Minority Students' Educational Experiences
(2017-10-09)This presentation is expected to increase awareness and recognition of the unique challenges of the African American nursing student and examines strategies to support these students as they progress. It describes a plan ... -
Qualitative exploration of undergraduate nursing student perceptions of end-of-life care of families of dying patients
(2017-10-18)Nurses spend the most time with dying patients and their families. Nursing school is an optimal place to provide this information, which is not well-developed. The purpose is to examine nursing students need to feel confident ... -
Qualitative interviews with nurses in Appalachian Ohio regarding prenatal smoking
(2017-10-02)The Central Appalachian area of Southeast Ohio has higher rates of tobacco-related low birth weight and preterm birth than other parts of the nation. The purpose of this study was to learn about the cultural influences and ... -
Qualitative research in teens with asthma: Understanding patterns of symptoms and self-management
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Background: Self-management is a central component of controlling disease and preventing morbidity and mortality (CDC, 2011; Rand et al., 2012). ... -
A qualitative study: Caregiver experience of dementia
The caregivers of individuals with dementia experience burdens associated with emotional, physical, and financial repercussions for themselves as well as their loved ones. Using respite services promotes resiliency in the ... -
Quality improvement project to improve "on-time surgical starts" in a referral hospital in Kigali, Rwanda
The presentation will be about a quality improvement project conducted at one of referral hospital in Rwanda to improve the starting time in operating room. By applying eight steps strategic problem-solving approach, the ... -
Quality of Life and Artistic Expression in College Students: Creation of Measurement Tool
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: QUALITY OF LIFE AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN COLLEGE STUDENTS: CREATION OF MEASUREMENT TOOL Introduction: initiative and artistic creativity of ... -
Quality of life in patients with peritoneal dyalisis continuous ambulatory
(2017-10-25)The presentation will be in poster and will provide handouts about the topic. The information will be clear and punctual. It can be questions and will answers and will provide examples. -
The quality of life matters: The benefits of ethnic nursing homes for ethnic elders
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: The long term care needs for minority ethnic elders has grown dramatically across the western world due to an aging population and global ... -
Quality of parent-child interactions in migrant community
Parents in this study frequently used direct and indirect commands but were unlikely to use responsive interaction behaviors with their children. Children dominantly showed compliance and demonstrated a low level of ... -
A quality project to improve the palliative care services and utilization in Pakistan
Home-based palliative services are at the initial stage in Pakistan. Palliative care is a multidisciplinary approach that is based on prevention and relieving suffering as well as promoting the optimal wellbeing of patients ... -
Quick and easy peer review processes: Too good to be true, avoid predatory journal traps
(2017-09-28)The purpose of this study was to examine the legitimacy of the peer review process as described in the publishing guidelines in predatory nursing journals. We will highlight the red flags of predatory journals that promote ... -
R.E.D. Light: Putting a stop to human trafficking by assessing nurses' awareness and knowledge in Pensacola, FL
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Saturday, November 7, 2015 and Sunday, November 8, 2015: According to Dovydaitis (2010), it is estimated that traffickers bring 50,000 victims into the United States each year, adding to the 20 million ... -
Raising global awareness in nursing students through a community educational outreach program in Tanzania
Participants will understand the challenges inherent in healthcare delivery in rural Tanzania. A program designed to provide health screenings for hypertension and diabetes will be discussed as it was implemented by nursing ... -
Rare Epilepsy Network: A PCORnet Study to Engage Patients in Research
(2017-10-13)The Rare Epilepsy Network is a data base built for and by people/families with a rare epilepsy. It is part of PCORnet and is designed to provide a place for patients and researchers to design studies important to those ... -
Re-examining metoclopramides' role in the prevention of postoperative nausea and/or vomiting: A secondary analysis
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Monday, November 9, 2015 and Tuesday, November 10, 2015: Postoperative nausea and/or vomiting (PONV) continue to be two of the most undesirable and distressing complications following general anesthesia, ... -
Re-Shaping Communication Skills in Order to Enhance the Patient Experience
Communication is an integral part of the nursing profession, regardless of venue or specialty area. Communication is the basis upon which relationships are initiated and established. Despite ongoing professional efforts ... -
Reaching across the pond: Global collaboration to enhance teaching and learning
By creating global experiences that are based in genuine respect and intellectual curiosity, nurse faculty have the opportunity to model cultural competence and lead by example in our effort to develop nursing students as ...