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Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors Associated with Level of Paralysis in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Analysis of the National Spinal Cord Injury Database
(2022-08-03)
The National Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) were established in 1970 to provide and study comprehensive care for anyone with a traumatic spinal cord injury. A spinal cord injury (SCI) is defined as transient or ...
The Influence of African American Women's Values and Beliefs on Moderate Intensity Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study
(2022-12-19)
ABSTRACT
THE INFLUENCE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN’S VALUES AND BELIEFS ON MODERATE INTENSITY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Routine participation in moderate intensity physical activity (MIPA) is one of the most ...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Consultation and Education for Adolescents and Young Adults
(2022-05-18)
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have drastically increased in recent years nationwide and worldwide. Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) ages 15-24 make up just over one-quarter of the sexually active populace. ...
Impact of Legislative Policy on Young women’s Breast Cancer Health
(2022-05-27)
Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women in the United States (CDC, 2021). Approximately 12% of US women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime and 3% will die from invasive ...
Effect of Simulations on Nurse Self-Efficacy and Knowledge of Hypertensive Crisis Treatment in Pregnancy
(2022-08-17)
Severe hypertension in pregnancy is leading to increased rates of maternal morbidity and mortality. A lack of knowledge and awareness regarding protocols for the treatment of hypertensive crises in pregnancy is leading to ...
THE EFFECTS OF A NOVEL QUARTERLY CPR TRAINING PROGRAM ON HOSPITAL BASIC LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDERS' ADULT AND INFANT CPR SKILLS
(2021-05-09)
This article-based dissertation consists of two manuscripts related to the effects of a novel quarterly cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program on hospital basic life support (BLS) providers’ adult and infant ...
NURSING STUDENTS’ CULTURAL AWARENESS AND HIGH-FIDELITY SIMULATION SKILLS
(2022-05-16)
Cultural awareness is learning to be self-aware of other cultures and even an individual’s own culture. Nursing students learn about influences of values and beliefs, and the impacts of culture as they consider how to care ...
Perceptions and Experiences of Informal Caregivers Related to the Role of Social Support while Caring for Stroke Victims
(2021-11-12)
There are many expectations and responsibilities associated with stroke caregiving. The influence of social support on coping with stressors of stroke caregiving is important to explore. Using Pearlin's Stress Theory of ...
Pain Management in Nursing Homes
(2020)
Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs.
Over 85% of patients in nursing homes report pain on a daily basis (CDC, 2016). The rescheduling
of hydrocodone to schedule ...
Mediating Effect of Cognitive Function on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Older Adults with Cardiovascular Disease in the United States
(2021-09-02)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are related to disorders of the heart and blood vessels. They may become serious problems, especially in older adults. They could also negatively affect the health-related quality of life ...