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Fatigue and co-occurring symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome
(2017-04-17)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common bowel disorders. It is characterized by symptoms of abdominal discomfort or pain that are associated with changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea or constipation. ... -
A feasibility study of a web-based physical activity program for university students: Final report for Sigma Foundation for Nursing
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an 8-week web-based physical activity intervention adapted for young adult college students who were insufficiently physically ... -
Fostering the optimal contribution of nurses to parental engagement in neonatal intensive care
(2017-01-11)Objective: Parental presence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is essential for families, especially mothers to participate in infant care and prepare for transition from hospital to home. Nurses are the ... -
A fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle activity for low-income community dwelling older adults: A feasibility pilot study
The overarching purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle physical activity intervention for low-income older adults; assess the preliminary effects of the ... -
Genetic, socioenvironmental, behavioral contributions to metabolic profiles and body composition in Samoan infants
The purpose of this study is to use untargeted metabolomic profiling and pathway discovery to better understand the foundations of variation in adiposity and body composition (e.g., fat mass, lean mass, bone mass, ... -
Health Belief Model factors as predictors of parental misclassification of the weight of the preschool child
Parental misperception and underestimation of child weight have been well-documented in research. There is a clear link between child factors like age and gender that have been correlated to parental misperception. This ... -
Health literacy-based heart failure self-care intervention (H2Lit)
The purpose of the project was to develop the web-based H2Lit intervention and test the usability of the H2Lit intervention using an iterative user-centered approach. -
Healthcare workforce and quality outcomes in Chile
The Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing partnered with our Chilean colleagues, led by Universidad de los Andes, and including 3 other top Chilean nursing ... -
HIV task shifting from physicians to nurses in Nigeria: Examining the correlates of nurse self-efficacy and job satisfaction
(2016-10-20)With 3% global health workforce, the African region accounts for 25% of global disease burden and the largest proportion of people living with HIV. Although task sharing between physicians and nurses improved access to ... -
How nurse work environments relate to the presence of parents in neonatal intensive care
(2016-10-12)Objective: Parental presence in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is essential for families, especially mothers to participate in infant care and prepare for transition from hospital to home. However, NICUs ... -
An immersion intervention for symptoms of PTSD in student veterans
This mixed methods study explored the psychophysiological effects of immersion to the chest in warm 92°F water on student Veterans who experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and potential comorbid ... -
Impact of category of appraisal on diabetes self-management
(2015-10-02)Subject Population: A convenience sample of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus will be recruited from a primary care clinic in north central West Virginia. Participants must be between the ages of 20 and 64, read and ... -
The impact of emotional regulation on treatment burden in the primary care population
For the 60% of the US population living with one or more chronic conditions, understanding how emotional regulation contributes to treatment burden is an unstudied, yet potentially important dynamic affecting self-management ... -
The impact of simulation learning experience sequencing on clinical decision making
(2016-10-20)Summary The purpose of this study was to explore whether there is a difference in learning outcomes based on the order in which nursing students receive patient care learning experiences. Specifically, this study examined ... -
The impact of simulation on knowledge gain regarding diabetic patient care
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a high-fidelity simulation experience on traditional pre-licensure nursing students’ knowledge and performance related to the care of the diabetic ... -
Implementation interventions for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in public health sexually transmitted infections clinic and related PrEP minority trends
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively reduces the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. PrEP implementation in public health clinics is suggested for increasing PrEP access; However, it is unclear if ... -
Implementation of an evidence-based suicide prevention program for a primary care network of clinics in rural Appalachia
The purpose of this project was to increase the early identification of suicidal ideation in patients in the primary care setting and promote prompt referral to a behavioral point-of-care contact by implementing an ... -
Implementing a brief mindfulness based stress reduction self-care intervention into the nursing curriculum
(2015-10-26)Background: High levels of stress experienced by nursing students continue to be identified in the literature. This emphasizes the need for stress management in nursing education to prevent dysfunctional coping and poor ... -
The influence of caregivers’ gender attitudes on adolescents’ health and well-being in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Introduction: Adolescence is a developmentally important phase in one’s life. However, restrictive gender attitudes that gain increased importance during adolescence prevent many from reaching their health and ... -
Influence of maternal childhood adversity on the psycho-neuroendocrine-inflammatory profile during pregnancy
(2015-08-03)Exposure to excessive stress either before or during pregnancy can disrupt neuroendocrine-immune processes required for successful pregnancy outcomes. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship ...