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Coadministration of ketamine and magnesium: An integrative review
Objective: The object of this integrative review was to investigate the analgesic benefit and side effect profile of the coadministration of ketamine and magnesium. Secondary goals were to provide an evidence-based ... -
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) reduced missed opportunities
The purpose of this project was to test an evidence-based bundle intervention within a military hospital-based outpatient clinic to improve HPV vaccination rates among military-affiliated females ages 11-26 years. -
Barriers to inquiry about history of sexual assault during initial assessment
History of sexual violence is a pertinent concern when providing comprehensive nursing care. One in three women and one in four men experience sexual violence within their lifetime, leading to a host of adverse health ... -
Implementation interventions for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in public health sexually transmitted infections clinic and related PrEP minority trends
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) effectively reduces the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. PrEP implementation in public health clinics is suggested for increasing PrEP access; However, it is unclear if ... -
Professional Identity in Nursing: Next steps
Professional Identity in Nursing is a “sense of oneself, and in relationship with others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and ... -
NPWH position statement: Systemic racism and implicit bias in women's healthcare
The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is committed to addressing structural racism and implicit bias in meaningful ways that will improve women’s healthcare and reduce health disparities. ... -
Beyond prognosis communication: Exploring the existential dimensions of palliative care conversations with adults with advanced cancer
Communication about prognosis is integral to effective palliative care. However, prognosis communication often entails considering mortality, which can trigger existential questions. We understand very little about how ... -
Oral care practice guidelines for the care-dependent hospitalized adult outside of the intensive care unit setting
Many nurses lack evidence-based knowledge to deliver appropriate oral care, view oral care in the care-dependent patient as a comfort measure, and give it a low clinical priority. An estimated 44%-65% of hospitalized ... -
Factors affecting health promotion behaviors among Korean immigrant women at midlife
There are many areas of women's health at midlife in which little is known, such as their health promotion practices and the subsequent effects on their health and longevity. The purpose of this study was to describe the ... -
Safely prescribing opioids for chronic pain in primary care using risk mitigation strategies
Background: Safely prescribing opioids in primary care for adults with chronic non-cancer related pain has become a cornerstone of fighting the current opioid epidemic. The statistics are alarming, with the Centers for ... -
Foot care confidence of individuals with diabetes in a medically underserved area
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately five in every 1000 will be hospitalized for lower limb amputations each year. Foot care is vitally important to prevent both limb and life threatening ... -
Unique approach to success on the NCLEX RN©: Test strategies, embedded linking, conceptualization and practice questions: Part III
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-01-12)This webinar will focus on content that has the highest percentage chance of showing up on your examination. NCLEX expert Dr. Lois Marshall will discuss the use of her unique strategies of "Linking" and "Conceptualization" ... -
Research from around the world: Improving healthcare in partnership with children and families: SigmaCast, Episode 17
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2021-01-12)This episode we discuss the body of nursing research from Linda S. Franck, PhD, RN, FRCPCH, FAAN, a Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame inductee in July of 2020 and the Jack and Elaine Koehn Endowed Chair in ... -
Building nursing research capacity in Ethiopia through a collaborative doctoral education program
Emory University School of Nursing joined with the College of Health Sciences at Addis Ababa University (AAU) to launch the first PhD in Nursing program in Ethiopia. This presentation highlights the PhD program's design, ... -
Evidence-based clinical guidelines and their impact on prevention of catheter related blood stream infections
The growing concern for hospital-acquired infections in healthcare has stimulated the development of evidence based practice guidelines. Healthcare institutions across the United States are increasing their focus on the ... -
A grounded theory of directors' of nursing perceptions on caring: Post-Francis paradoxes
This study explores the perceptions of Directors of Nursing from NHS acute Trusts in England, on caring practices. The aspiration of the NHS is to deliver good care to patients and their families. The NHS constitution ... -
The moderating effect of religion on death distress and quality of life among Christian cancer patients in the United States with Muslim cancer patients in Saudi Arabia
Cancer is an illness that knows no international boundaries. There are more than eight million global cancer deaths each year. A life-threatening diagnosis generates significant emotional problems for many patients across ... -
The relationship between death depression and death anxiety among cancer patients in Saudi Arabia
Cancer is one of the main public health problems in the world. People diagnosed with cancer may become depressed and fearful of dying. This causes them to question treatments and sometimes avoid treatment altogether. Cancer ... -
Research from around the world: Substance use disorder in the US: SigmaCast, Episode 16
(Sigma Theta Tau International, 2020-12-11)This episode we will be discussing the body of nursing research from Peggy Compton, PhD, RN, FAAN, a Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame inductee in July of 2020 and an Associate Professor and van Ameringen ... -
Professional Identity in Nursing: Bridging the gap between nursing's professional identity and the profession's brand image
(Sigma Theta Tau InternationalInternational Society for Professional Identity in Nursing, 2020-12-15)Professional Identity in Nursing is a “sense of oneself, and in relationship with others, that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and ...
