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A qualitative description of WIC breastfeeding peer counselor support
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Breastfeeding peer counselor programs have been successful in increasing breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. However, factors contributing to a counselor’s ... -
A qualitative mini-study of young adults who use electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)
A focused ethnographic mini-study that explores the beliefs, values, and experiences of young adults who vape. Data were collected through interview with semi-structured question guide. Ten categories were identified and ... -
A qualitative study: Undergraduate students' attitudes and beliefs about marijuana
Marijuana is reported as the most common illicit drug used on college campuses. Through focus group interviews, college students expressed their opinions about the safety, popularity, and legal concerns related to the ... -
Quality enhancement plan: Interprofessional educational program to improve nursing students' self-efficacy in scholarly written communication
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: This presentation describes Nursing and English departments’ interprofessional strategies to create two sequential writing courses for an online RN to BSN nursing ... -
Quality improvement in an academic organization: A lean approach
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Saturday, September 27, 2014: Lean is a type of quality improvement philosophy/methodology developed originally by the Toyota Production System as a means of improving the automotive assembly process. ... -
Quality Improvement of Documentation of the Use of Chlorhexidine in Patients with Central Venous Catheters
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: The objectives of this poster presentation are to (1) determine the causes for the lack of documentation of chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) in patients with central lines, then ... -
Quality of care strategies and subsequent improvement of kangaroo care incidence rates in premature infants
Kangaroo care (KC)'s benefits to infant and parent have long been studied and proven. However, KC incidence rates remain low in the neonatal ICU (NICU) at Kentucky Children's Hospital. This study strives to address barriers ... -
Quality of life in patients with neuromyelitis optica
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is a rare CNS autoimmune disease, resulting in lesions throughout the optic nerves and spinal cord. NMOSD causes profound disability and severe central neuropathic pain. This study ... -
A quick start guide to chapter website management
(2012-11-29)Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: Discover the features and functions of your chapter website hosted on The Circle and learn how your chapter can create a virtual environment that will encourage membership ... -
Raising awareness concerning neonatal abstinence syndrome prevalence and effects
This presentation focuses on the prevalence and associating factors of neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Included is information regarding long-term effects, cost, and contributing factors. Additionally, the viewers will ... -
Rapid enteral feed volume advancement’s effect on necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birthweight preterm infants
This literature review found that rapid enteral feed volume advancement in stable preterm infants with a birth weight > 1500g may reduce time to regain birth weight, reduce time to achieve full enteral feeds, and reduce ... -
Rapid response team model for a school for autistic children
(2015-01-15)Session presented on Friday, September 26, 2014: Rapid response teams have been utilized in industries and acute care for decades. However, in other settings change to the more efficient and preferred model has been slow. ... -
Rate and rhythm control medications for atrial fibrillation: Do adverse effects outweigh benefits?
Guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation currently recommend rhythm and rate control for individuals who report bothersome symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, rate control and rhythm control medication often cause ... -
Reading between the lines: Utilizing membership surveys
(2012-11-29)Session presented on Thursday, September 20, 2012: Chapters that periodically survey actives members are more likely to create an exciting member experience and keep members continually involved. During this chapter panel ... -
Reboot and refresh: How to start over
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Do you find that your chapter does something because 'that's the way we've always done it'? Settling into a rigid routine can make for a stale chapter experience. This ... -
Recruitment and retention using your chapter website in The Circle
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: The Circle is a powerful tool that allows each STTI chapter an opportunity to recruit and retain members. This session will focus on making updates to your site, and how ... -
Recruitment roundup
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Saturday, September 17, 2016: Improper recruitment practices can result in low acceptance and retention rates. Attend this session to learn quick tips to help recruit members to your chapter. -
Reducing ED length of stay: Designing an evidence-based guideline for oral contrast use in CTs
(2016-09-16)Session presented on Sunday, September 18, 2016: Purpose: Organizations should adopt evidence-based strategies to reduce ED length of stay and improve the overall patient experience. The purpose of this project was to ... -
Reducing falls in long-term care with root cause analysis method
(2016-09-26)Session presented on Monday, September 19, 2016: Falls among the elderly are a public health problem that has economic and quality of life burdens not only to the individual patient, but also to society. The Joint Commission ... -
Reducing Telemetry Overuse in a Non-Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study
In a 40-bed, non-intensive care unit of a community hospital, a multidisciplinary team spearheaded a process improvement project to reduce telemetry overuse by using the IOWA Model for Evidence-Based Practice. This 4-week ...