Doctoral Papers
This collection contains doctoral papers and dissertations that have been previously un-disseminated, cataloged in university library/repository collections and/or that have appeared in the ProQuest database. These items have not gone through the Sigma Repository’s peer-review process, but have been accepted by the indicated university or college in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the specified degree.
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Fatigue and co-occurring symptoms in women with irritable bowel syndrome
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. ... -
An outcome evaluation of an evidenced-based leadership framework on nursing retention in a tertiary medical center
An evidence-based leadership (EBL) framework is an intervention designed to facilitate organizational changes such as the reduction of nursing turnover and the improvement of nursing job enjoyment. This project provides ... -
Prostate cancer screening survey among African-Americans and their partners
Problem and Significance: Prostate cancer (PC) is a potentially deadly disease that causes increased mortality rates in African-Americans. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer occurs more frequently ... -
Automated medication dispensing cabinet and medication errors
The number of deaths due to medical errors in hospitals ranges from 44,000 to 98,000 yearly. More than 7,000 of these deaths have taken place due to medication errors. This project evaluated the implementation of an automated ... -
Minorities in nursing: The experience of incivility in nursing education
The aim of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of minority nursing students with nursing faculty’s incivility. Six students of varied ethnicity participated in the study. The guiding theoretical ... -
Nutritional management of the extremely low birth weight infant: An evidence based clinical practice guideline
Premature birth has risen steadily over the last decade resulting in an increased number of infants needing neonatal intensive care. The demand for neonatal intensive care has lead to many improvements in the delivery of ... -
The meaning of grieving for families living with AIDS
The purpose of this nursing study, guided by Parse's human becoming theory, was to investigate the meaning of grieving for families living with AIDS. Parse's research methodology was used to uncover the meaning of grieving ... -
Attitudinal barriers to cancer pain management in Iceland
Attitudes about pain among patients, their family members and the lay-public can be barriers to cancer pain management. The aim of this dissertation was to evaluate attitudinal barriers to cancer-pain management in the ... -
Brain-based learning principles applied to the teaching of basic cardiac code to associate degree nursing students using the Human Patient Simulator
Neurobiology research has enhanced our knowledge about the brain, and subsequently learning. This perspective is revolutionizing education. New teaching strategies are being developed with learning as the focus. Nurse ... -
Academic success factors influencing linguistically diverse and native English speaking associate degree nursing students
To address the healthcare needs of vulnerable populations, nursing educators should evaluate educational preparedness and identify which factors influence a successive academic trajectory in nursing school. A prospective ... -
Predictors of unprotected sex for teens at pregnancy testing
This study explored factors which predict unprotected sexual activity in adolescent females. Three hundred and five teens completed a self-report questionnaire at the time of a pregnancy test; the paper and pencil items ... -
Nursing students' perceptions regarding faculty feedback
Higher education researchers in a variety of disciplines have explored instructor and student perceptions of what constitutes feedback that is useful and timely. Researchers agree that students desire feedback but are often ... -
The quest for treatment: Cancer patients' experience of Phase I clinical trials
Phase I clinical trials of new anticancer drugs and therapies, while critical to the development of new treatment, rarely benefit participants directly. Despite the potential risks and unknown benefits, however, many ... -
Purposeful simulation role assignment
(2020-09-01)In order to efficiently use simulation resources, nursing students are often assigned various simulation roles. A double-blind, randomized control trial was conducted to explore the impact of purposeful simulation role ... -
Lived experiences of nursing autonomy: A phenomenological exploration
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the meaning that acute care, bedside nurses’ assign to their autonomous actions. A feminist critique of the nursing work environment was applied using standpoint ... -
Development of a church-based educational program to increase prostate cancer screening for Black men 40 and older
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States and is one of the leading causes of cancer death among men of all races. However, African-American men are at particularly high risk. These men are ... -
Remote hospitals and hospital value based purchasing
The purpose of this study is to identify remote hospitals and then assess their performance in the first three years of the Hospital Value Based Purchasing program. A definition for remote hospital was created using clinical ... -
Predictors of HIV/AIDS related stigma and discrimination among Anglophone Caribbean women
The effects of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) global epidemic continue to emerge decades after the first wave of infection. One key aspect of the HIV epidemic that is significantly impacted by culture and knowledge ... -
A study of the relationship between resilience and personal constructions of the experience of moving to congregate housing among older adults
This study explored personal constructions of the experience of moving into a congregate housing facility as one component of individual adaptation to a life transition. The life span construct served as an organizing ... -
A randomized controlled trial of an individualized preoperative education intervention for symptom management following total knee arthroplasty
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical procedure for the treatment of patients with pain and immobility as a result of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Painrelated interference, pain and nausea are ...
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