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Using simulation as a method to improve paediatric nurses skills in assisting circumcision procedure
The purpose of this presentation is to share results of study on using Low-Fidelity simulation as a way to improve paediatric skills in assisting circumcision. -
The impact of nursing surveillance on specific adverse events for adult hospitalized patients: Systematic review
Nurses use surveillance to identify and rescue patients. The findings from this systematic review will clarify the processes of measuring nursing surveillance and its impact on adverse events. Translating the findings into ... -
Association between subthreshold depression and self-care behaviours in adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Subthreshold depression, a common comorbidity in type 2 diabetes may impact diabetes self-care behaviour. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to examine the association between subthreshold depression and self-care ... -
Lost in gender: A scoping review of parents' acceptance of gender nonconformity in prepubertal children
Research synthesized in this scoping review informs readers of the current evidence in prepubertal children experiencing gender nonconformity and the impact of parents’ acceptance. Upon completion, readers should have a ... -
Epidemiology and outcomes of surgical site infections after coronary artery bypass grafting surgeries in Oman
Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are considered to be one of the most recognized complications after Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG) surgeries. SSIs are linked with enormous burden on the healthcare system at the patient and ... -
Developing a predictive model of diabetic neuropathy by using principal component analysis
Muscle strength and physical activity could be used in clinical practice as simple parameters for the identification of those at risk of Diabetic Neuropathy. Otherwise, gender difference effected their appearance. We should ... -
Talking prescription label: Impact on blood pressure and self-efficacy in low health literate, hypertensive patients
A randomized, quasi-experimental study to evaluate the effect of talking prescription digital audio labels on decreasing blood pressure, increasing medication self-efficacy and the patient’s perception of usability and ... -
The lived experience of infertility among married southeastern Nigerian women
Van Manen (1990) hermeneutic qualitative phenomenological study of lived experience of infertility among married Southeastern Nigerian women, using qualitative methodology of data collection and analysis, with emerged ... -
Virtual reality-based behavioral interventions for opioid use disorder: A new era in tele-health
VRT is effective in treating various SUDs. However, few studies were found that specifically looked at its use with opioid use disorder. Therefore, more research is needed to ascertain its efficacy in this population. We ... -
The power of psychological capital in nursing students participating in a renal health literacy simulation
This quantitative study considered perceived stress and positive psychological capital (hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism) through a health literacy renal simulation. Examining 41 nursing students’ responses throughout ... -
An evidence-based protocol to improve HPV vaccine initiation rates at a county immunization clinic
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 26,900 cancer cases each year in the USA, but not all teenagers are vaccinated against it. This project examines vaccine initiation rates before and after implementation of a ... -
Can mobile technology improve weight loss in overweight adults? A systematic review
The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the impact of mobile applications and wearable devices on weight loss in overweight adults, as their reliability is not well-documented. Evidence indicates that mobile ... -
Incorporating the use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks following Cesarean Sections to decrease opioid consumption
C-sections are one of the most common surgical procedures performed in the United States. Patients undergoing these procedures typically receive opioids for control of postoperative pain. Considering the national opioid ... -
The impact of trait mindfulness on nursing student's psychological stress
Nursing school can be stressful and students need to be equipped with better coping mechanism to reduce the likelihood of adverse psychological events such as suicide and depression. Regardless of formal or informal practices ... -
Harnessing experiences of clinicians and faculty to develop supervisory guide for individualized patient care study
Supervised clinical practice plays a significant role in the nursing profession by influencing students' acquisition of knowledge and skills. This study focuses on harnessing the strategies employed by clinicians and faculty ... -
Launching policy to protect students from bullying in an urban population
Prior to 2007, bullying in 42 urban schools was rampant. In sample school, around 1,200 students got bullied per school-year. Root cause analysis was done and evidence-based interventions were conducted from 2007 to 2013. ... -
A comparison of intranasal Dexmedetomidine and oral Midazolam as premedicants in the pediatric population
Oral midazolam has been the premedication of choice for healthy pediatric patients undergoing elective surgical procedures. However, undesirable adverse effects include respiratory depression, paradoxical reactions, and ... -
Assessing professional self-perception of Mongolian nurses
Regardless of the setting around the world, a nurse's professional self-perception is vitally important to their job-satisfaction and retention as well as patient outcomes. This longitudinal panel study is the first to ... -
Improving healthcare gender non-conforming people: Impact of education on nurses' knowledge and awareness
The purpose of this project is to educate nurses about people in possession of transformative gender identity (PIPOTGI) and their healthcare issues and to explore nurses personal attitudes and beliefs regarding PIPOTGI. ... -
The legalization of cannabis in Canada: Reflections on stigma in nursing
Nurses know stigma impacts patients' ability to access health care, yet, stigma remains. Through findings from a Nursing Learning Needs Assessment conducted upon the legalization of cannabis in Canada, it is apparent nurses ...
