Browsing Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports by Title
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Development of a model to guide the implementation of simulation-based education in under-resourced nursing education institutions in Lesotho
The purpose of this study was to develop a model that will guide implementation of simulation-based education in resource-constrained nursing education institutions in Lesotho. -
Development of a scale to measure synergy
Aim: The purpose of this study was to develop and pilot an instrument to assess group synergy among nursing students. Background/Significance:. Little is known on how to evaluate acquisition of ‘soft skills’ ... -
Digital pulse: Unraveling the complexities of AI-enabled hypertension management in African American communities
The main objective of this grant is to study the factors that impact the use of AI-powered tools for managing hypertension among African Americans with high blood pressure. Specifically, we aim to understand how cognitive ... -
Discrimination, health, and vaccine acceptance among Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese Americans amid COVID-19
The racialization of COVID-19 in the United States contributed to a sharp increase in anti-Asian discrimination and violence against Asian Americans (AA). Little research has been conducted to understand how Asian Americans ... -
A duel role: Nurses as family caregivers
The purpose of this study is to understand the emotional and financial wellbeing for nurses who balance the dual caregiving role of “nurse” and “family caregiver,” (referred as dual role caregiver ... -
Effect of a drinker identity on smoking-related information processing and behavior
(2016-10-14)Purpose: Drinking and smoking frequently co-occur in undergraduate students. A drinker identity − a valued identity related to alcohol consumption behaviors − predicts high levels of alcohol use and alcohol ... -
Effect of a tailored technology-enhanced home-based exercise program on DNA methylation change among cancer survivors with multiple chronic conditions
This study aims to (1) examine the pre-and-post tailored home-based exercise (iHBE) program epigenetic changes (2) examine the associations of changes in DNA methylation age with symptoms (pain, fatigue, cognitive function) ... -
The effect of deliberate practice and peer mentoring on baccalaureate nursing students’ competence in vital signs, breath sounds, and heart sounds
(2017-08-25)Background: Nursing students often do not have adequate opportunities to practice psychomotor skills within patient care settings, but skill decay can occur without regular practice. Methods: A one-group, repeated-measures ... -
Effect of genetic education on sickle cell disorder screening uptake among secondary school students in Ilesa- East Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria
(2017-09-19)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is becoming an epidemic in Nigeria. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of genetic education with counselling on uptake of genotype screening among secondary school students (SSS). This was ... -
The effect of infusion rate titration on taxane-related hypersensitivity
The purpose of this project is to determine if an initial three-step, gradual infusion rate titration provided with first and second lifetime exposure taxane infusions reduces the occurrence and severity of immediate ... -
Effect of nurse-led simulation on OB/perinatal nurses' knowledge & confidence in managing complications & emergencies
(2015-08-05)OB/perinatal emergencies and complications are low-volume, high risk occurrences, and research suggests that simulation helps both novice and experienced clinicians to obtain and maintain clinical competence (Argani, ... -
Effect of Sequence of Simulated and Clinical Practicum Learning Experiences on Clinical Competency of Nursing Students
(2016-10-11)Although simulation has been increasingly used as a supplement to traditional clinical experiences, it is unknown if the order in which simulated and clinical practicum learning experiences occur affects nursing students’ ... -
The effectiveness of an interactive theatre intervention on improving adherence to self-management regimens for breast cancer-related lymphedema
(2016-10-11)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an interactive theatre (IT) intervention bundled with printed information to printed information alone in improving adherence to self-management of ... -
Effectiveness of psychoeducational intervention among patients with advanced cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention (PEI) on psychological distress, anxiety, depression, coping, fatigue, and quality of life. We hypothesized that the psycho-educational ... -
Effects of a nurse-led transitional rehabilitation programme (4Cs-TBuRP) for adult burn survivors: A randomized controlled trial
The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the effects of a nurse-led transitional rehabilitation programme for adult burn survivors. Quality of life was the primary outcome of interest in this study. The secondary ... -
The effects of a same gender and same race coaching intervention on the resilience of Black baccalaureate nursing students
Reports from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and National Academy of Medicine (NAM) state that it is important to increase the number of underrepresented racial minorities in the health professions. ... -
The efficacy of a short compassion meditation intervention and factors associated with quality of life in undergraduate nursing students: A randomized controlled trial
The purposes of this 2-arm (a short compassion meditation [S-COME] intervention group vs. control group) randomized controlled trial (RCT) are to examine the relationships of psychological factors (i.e., stress, anxiety, ... -
Emotion regulation intervention to sustain physical activity in rural-dwelling women and men after myocardial infarctions
This proposed 2-group, randomized, controlled pilot study is to evaluate preliminary efficacy of a nurse led, theoretically based emotion regulation intervention (POWER) remotely to improve MVPA among a vulnerable group ... -
Evaluating the effects of an LGBTQ+ educational program on the attitudes and knowledge of undergraduate nursing students
Members of the LGBTQ population, due to discrimination from the general public as well as healthcare providers, have generally poorer health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. Fear of stigma contributes to this ... -
Evaluation of a school nurse-led obesity program for severely obese New York City public school students
(2016-10-07)The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to evaluate the Healthy Options and Physical Activity Program (HOP), a school nurse-led childhood obesity initiative for severely obese New York City Public School students. Aims ...