Sigma Foundation for Nursing
To encourage the advancement of nursing science through research around the globe Sigma Foundation for Nursing provides funding for small and collaborative research grants. Reports from those grants may be found in the collection(s) under this community. To learn more about the foundation's grant process, please click here.
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The effect of infusion rate titration on taxane-related hypersensitivity
The purpose of this project is to determine if an initial three-step, gradual infusion rate titration provided with first and second lifetime exposure taxane infusions reduces the occurrence and severity of immediate ... -
Mothers caring for technology dependent neonates
The purpose of this study was to prospectively examine mothers’ psychological well-being and needs for information and support as well as their technology-dependent neonates’ healthcare utilization (rehospitalization, ... -
Symptom cluster experiences in patients with oral cancer using mixed methods
Aims: 1. Identify distinct patient subgroups based on severity of symptoms using hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) and latent profile analysis (LPA) and assess concordance between the two methods. 2. Examine if selected ... -
The effects of a same gender and same race coaching intervention on the resilience of Black baccalaureate nursing students
Reports from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and National Academy of Medicine (NAM) state that it is important to increase the number of underrepresented racial minorities in the health professions. ... -
Substance use treatment providers perspectives on barriers and facilitators to treatment, recovery, and returning to work for healthcare professionals with substance use
The overall purpose of the study is to help identify barriers and facilitators to SU treatment, successful recovery and return to work for HCPs with SU. -
Rural older female family caregivers lived experiences in the context of caregiving for those with AD/ADRD during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This qualitative study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects older female caregivers' lived experience, ongoing capacity, and willingness to provide care for their loved one(s) with AD/ADRD. -
Effect of a tailored technology-enhanced home-based exercise program on DNA methylation change among cancer survivors with multiple chronic conditions
This study aims to (1) examine the pre-and-post tailored home-based exercise (iHBE) program epigenetic changes (2) examine the associations of changes in DNA methylation age with symptoms (pain, fatigue, cognitive function) ... -
Breast cancer-related lymphedema and rural/small town survivors' return to work
The aim of this study is to describe the interactions between survivors living with BCRL in rural counties and their occupation and work environment. -
Evidence for human placental SLC6A4 dysregulation in prenatal opioid and alcohol exposure
The purpose of this project was to address the convergent effect of POE and PAE on key placental immune and serotonin factors. The central hypothesis was that increased opioid-induced activation of the TLR4 pathway in the ... -
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 ... -
Evaluating the effects of an LGBTQ+ educational program on the attitudes and knowledge of undergraduate nursing students
Members of the LGBTQ population, due to discrimination from the general public as well as healthcare providers, have generally poorer health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts. Fear of stigma contributes to this ... -
Association between burnout, DNA methylation, and work environment among interprofessional clinical and non-clinical staff
Purpose: About 35-54% of nurses and physicians in the U.S. suffer from burnout. Currently, there is a lack of an objective biologic measure of burnout. This study will assess the feasibility of using DNA methylation (DNAm) ... -
Exploring resident-to-resident aggression in long-term care from a nurse leader perspective
Purpose: Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is one of the most common forms of violence in long-term care (LTC) and can have devastating physical, emotional and psychological consequences. Incidents of RRA remain ... -
Unmet needs in adolescents and young adults with cancer: A mixed-method study using social media
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify and compare the unmet needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer by age and gender. Methods: This is a mixed-methods study to analyze textual data from blog ... -
Psychosocial factors and prevention of HIV/AIDS related risky sexual behaviors among college students
Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy, depression, spiritual well-being, and risky sexual behaviors among college students in the United States, to examine the relationships ... -
Nursing students’ views regarding the use of virtual reality: A qualitative exploration
Background: The popularity and use of virtual reality in healthcare delivery and nursing education is on the rise. Yet, the views of future nurses regarding this technology remain underexplored. This qualitative study ... -
Exploration of RN to BSN students intent for faculty role
Aim: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the factors that RN to BSN students’ intent to become nursing faculty. Background: The nursing faculty shortage is predicted to worsen as faculty members reach ... -
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 ... -
Determining the influence of parent mental health on two-generation outcomes in families with children in residential treatment
Adolescents with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders discharged from residential treatment (RT) experience severe, life-altering psychosocial outcomes that may be ameliorated by addressing positive parenting ... -
Exploration of competence in new graduate nurses
The primary goal of nursing education programs is to graduate competent novices who are ready to begin their nursing careers. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to know how the employers of new graduates define competence. ...
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