Browsing Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports by Issue Date
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Parent Perceptions of Sexual Education Needs of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2014-10-02)This study aimed to 1) describe parent perceptions of sexual education needs of their children aged 10-20 with an ASD diagnosis and 2) determine parent-preferred mechanisms of delivery for tailored educational intervention ... -
Examining the impact of sociocultural influences, psychosocial stressors, and cognitive vulnerabilities on development of depressive symptoms in Hispanic adolescents
(2015-02-04)The purpose of this study was to examine individual- and contextual- level factors associated with the development of depressive symptoms in Hispanic adolescents in order to identify salient risk factors to target in the ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
Exploring holistic comfort in children who experience a clinical venipuncture procedure
(2015-09-03)Introduction: Children often experience the uncomfortable effects of invasive procedures as a part of primary health supervision and during times of illness. Inadequate procedural comfort management can lead to numerous ... -
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 ... -
Adverse drug reactions and resultant health-related quality of life during multidrug-resistant tuberculosis treatment in South Africa
(2015-10-02)Background/Significance: The incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is on the rise globally. MDR-TB takes a minimum of 2 years to treat and the treatment regimen produces many adverse drug reactions (ADRs). ... -
The social construction of medicalization of pregnancy and childbirth
(2015-10-22)Pregnancy and childbirth in every society reflect societal values. During the last century (in Slovenia after World War II), medicine, medical interventions, and medical technology became indispensable elements of societal ... -
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 ... -
Accentuating the “I’s” and eliminating the “D’s”: Inducements and discouragements for students transitioning from associate degree to baccalaureate degree nursing programs: A national review
(2016-04-14)To improve the health-care system, we must address the current shortage of highly qualified nurses; to address this shortage of highly qualified nurses, we must elevate more nurses to the baccalaureate level of education ... -
Oxytocin: Biomarker of affiliation and neurodevelopment in premature infants
(2016-06-14)Extremely premature infants, born at 28 weeks gestation or less, are at greatest risk for poor neurodevelopmental outcomes. While survival of these infants has improved in the past decade, neurodevelopmental outcomes have ... -
A brief intervention to counter workplace incivility: Capturing biomarker data, psychological stress and effects on safe patient care
(2016-06-15)The American Nurses Association (2015) recently released a position statement clearly articulating the need for a multi-leveled approach to address workplace incivility, bullying, and violence. Recommendations include the ... -
The experiences of pre-licensure or pre-registration health professional students and their educators in working with intra-professional teams: A qualitative systematic review
(2016-06-22)Background: Numerous inter-professional initiatives permeate the health care landscape, requiring professionals to collaborate effectively to provide quality patient care. Little attention has been given to intra-professional ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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’ ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Unit climate of teamwork and nursing leadership and the effects on patient outcomes
(2016-10-18)In October, 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) through its committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing released a report titled The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing ... -
Factors predicting premature natural death: A pilot study within a medicolegal death investigation setting
(2016-10-18)The project aims were as follows: - Describe the distribution of premature natural deaths in Harris County by circumstances of death and disease states. - Describe the geographic distribution of premature natural deaths ...
