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Can Heterogeneity of Chronic Sickle Cell Disease Pain Be Explained by Genomics? A Literature Review
(Sage, 2009-07)This literature review explores the potential of genomics to explain, or at least contribute to the discussion about, heterogeneity in chronic pain in sickle-cell disease (SCD). Background: Adults with SCD, a single-gene ... -
Genomics and Pain Research in Sickle Cell Disease: An Explanation of Heterogeneity?
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2011)Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic illness, and the major complication, pain, results in complex multidimensional problems that affect an individual’s ability to maintain adequate quality of life in multiple areas. ... -
Nurses Collaborating with Cross Disciplinary Networks: Starting to Integrate Genomics into Practice
(National Black Nurses Association, Inc.College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2010-07)Nurses and other health-care providers are poised to include genetic discoveries into practice settings and to translate such knowledge for consumer benefit within culturally appropriate contexts. Nurses must seek ... -
The Relationship Among Spirituality, Self-efficacy and Quality of Life in Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
(University of Texas at ArlingtonCollege of Nursing, 2007-12)For the individual with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing but adults report decreased quality of life (QOL), low self-efficacy, and ineffective coping skills. The care of adult patients with SCD ... -
Scholarly Tailgating Defined: A Diverse, Giant Network
(Association of Black Nursing Faculty, Inc., 2013)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Scholarly tailgating and developmental relationships can soar professional identity, advance one’s scholarly career and foster cultural diversity in healthcare. ... -
Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
(2015-07)**Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: The aim of this paper was to report the findings of a study examining relationships among sleep, pain, self-efficacy, and demographic attributes of community-dwelling ... -
Soar like Geese: Building Developmental Network Relationships for Scholarship
(National League for Nursing, 2011-02)The article encourages doctoral students and graduates to include networking in their repertoire of professional relational skill sets. It states that doctoral students should develop diverse network relationships and ... -
Spirituality and Quality of Life in Chronic Illness
(Tucker PublicationsCollege of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006)Chronic illness presents challenges and opportunities to the person affected. Persons with chronic illness have identified spirituality as a resource that promotes quality of life. Few authors and researchers have ... -
Spirituality, Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease
(Southern Nursing Research Society, 2011-04)Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, ... -
Taking Learning to the Learner: Using Audio Teleconferencing for Clinical Postconference and More
(Springer Publishing CompanyCollege of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2011)Clinical educators are often burdened by conflicts that occur as they try to balance multiple postclinical scheduling demands with students’ varying timetables. The purpose of this article is to inform educators how to ... -
Using Lived Experiences of Adults to Understand Chronic Pain: Sickle Cell Disease, an Exemplar
(i-manager Publications, 2011)Healthcare provision pertaining to painful, chronic conditions can best be optimized by developing positive healthcare provider [HCP]-patient relationships that minimize fragmented care. Nurses, with their holistic, ... -
Voices of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease Pain
(National Black Nurses Association, 2012-12)The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the lived experiences of adults with sickle cell disease-related pain. Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, a purposive sample of 13 African-American ...