Browsing Doctoral Papers by Sigma Chapters "Beta Beta (Dallas)"
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Determining the needs of fathers of premature neonates
Background: In order to practice true family-centered care in the NICU setting, a nurse needs to understand the perceptions and concerns of both parents of the neonate. Although research is emerging on fathers’ perceptions ... -
Impact of managed care on health care delivery practices as perceived by health care administrators and practitioners
Managed care has had a significant impact on many components of the U.S. health care delivery system such as cost effectiveness, access to care, and quality of care. These changes have affected how administrators and ... -
Pain and postoperative health-related quality of life in inguinal hernia patients
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between selected variables (i.e., pain issues, hernia characteristics, and personal attributes) and postoperative health-related quality of life in inguinal hernia ... -
Purpose in Life, Appraisal, and Coping Behaviors in Black, Hispanic, and White Anglo-Saxon Pregnant Adolescents
The purposes of this descriptive study were: (1) to identify differences in perceptions of life purpose, appraisal, and coping behaviors based on ethnicity; and (2) to describe the interrelationship of these variables, ... -
The relationship between the perceptions of implicit rationing of nursing care and emotionally intelligent leadership style among direct-care nurses
Implicit rationing of nursing care and emotionally intelligent leadership style of nurse managers has been found to contribute to patient outcomes. No studies had been done prior to this study to examine possible links ... -
Therapeutic strategies, health status and quality of life among persons with asthma: A meta-analysis
Asthma is a major health problem that affects approximately 17 million people in the United States. Unique circumstances associated with a patient's health status have made evaluations of the management of asthma difficult. ...