Sigma Foundation for Nursing Research Grant Reports: Recent submissions
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Assessing feasibility and sensitivity of using VoxNeuro as an objective measure of cognitive function in cancer survivors receiving neurofeedback for post-cancer cognitive impairment
Problem: Many cancer survivors continue to report distressing and debilitating cognitive problems and fatigue long after treatment has ended. There is a need for evidence-based therapies to manage post-cancer cognitive ... -
Understanding the situated experiences of tenured Black nursing faculty keys to eradicating race inequities nursing education
The purpose of this study was to explore how tenured Black nursing faculty described the challenges, barriers, feelings, and success(es) they experienced when they worked to earn tenure and identify strategies to that may ... -
An immersion intervention for symptoms of PTSD in student veterans
This mixed methods study explored the psychophysiological effects of immersion to the chest in warm 92°F water on student Veterans who experience symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and potential comorbid ... -
Understanding the self-management in pregnancy and breastfeeding in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus from Thailand
The overarching purpose of this study was to understand diabetes self-management in pregnancy and breastfeeding experiences in Thai women with preexisting Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The specific aims include: 1) ... -
Breast cancer transitions
The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of patients diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer to inform the development of a coping and supportive care intervention. -
Using ethnographic methods to explore stigma in South African HIV and tuberculosis clinics to develop a measure of intersectional stigma
The purpose of this study is to explore the intersection of multiple stigmatized identities in the South African TB/HIV treatment environment and to develop a culturally relevant and linguistically sensitive instrument ... -
An exploration of the effects of virtual gaming simulation on knowledge retention, student enjoyment, satisfaction and confidence levels-A pilot study
The purpose of this research study is to determine the effects that VGS has on knowledge retention, student enjoyment, satisfaction and confidence levels among undergraduate, post-licensure RN-BS nursing students enrolled ... -
Psychosocial predictors of risky sexual behaviors for HIV/AIDS prevention among African American college students
This research project was to investigate the relationships between HIV/AIDS preventive self-efficacy, spiritual well-being, depression, and risky sexual behaviors and to examine the predictive role of HIV/AIDS preventive ... -
Relationship between individual and environmental factors on sleep outcomes and symptoms in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between individual and environmental factors with sleep and IBD-related symptoms. -
Development and psychometric testing of the Capstone-Experience Preceptor Preparedness Scale: The Cap-ExPresS study
To develop and psychometrically test a survey measuring preceptor preparedness, particularly when working with Nursing students completing their BSN degree. -
Digital pulse: Unraveling the complexities of AI-enabled hypertension management in African American communities
The main objective of this grant is to study the factors that impact the use of AI-powered tools for managing hypertension among African Americans with high blood pressure. Specifically, we aim to understand how cognitive ... -
The breastfeeding relationship between employed mother-infant dyads: A mixed methods prospective study
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of maternal employment during the COVID-19 pandemic on the breastfeeding relationship between breastfeeding mother and infant dyads and its relationship to maternal ... -
A duel role: Nurses as family caregivers
The purpose of this study is to understand the emotional and financial wellbeing for nurses who balance the dual caregiving role of “nurse” and “family caregiver,” (referred as dual role caregiver ... -
A fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle activity for low-income community dwelling older adults: A feasibility pilot study
The overarching purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of a fully immersive virtual reality based bicycle physical activity intervention for low-income older adults; assess the preliminary effects of the ... -
Exercise habits for veterans
The purpose of the study was to pilot test the innovative VetPA4Life physical activity (PA) habit formation program for Veterans. The objectives of the study were to determine the feasibility for recruitment and retention ... -
A longitudinal perspective of professional quality of life and intention to stay among perinatal registered nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this study is to examine the professional quality of life and intention to stay in the current job and nursing profession among perinatal nurses since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Long term care home residents' experiences with socially assistive technologies and the effectiveness of these technologies: A mixed methods systematic review protocol
To document the experiences of LTC residents with the use of socially assistive technologies and the effectiveness of these technologies in decreasing depression, loneliness, and social isolation in LTC settings. -
Predictors and mediators of postpartum depression (PPD) and experiences of accessing mental health treatment for PPD among Syrian refugee women settling in Turkey: A mixed methods study
The purposes of this study of female Syrian refugees are to: (a) identify subtypes of PPD, (b) examine predictors and mediators of PPD, and (c) describe the experiences of mothers with PPD symptoms in accessing mental ... -
Exploring sub-cultural adolescent population experiences of opioids [ESCAPE Opioids]
The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences and under-researched core cultural characteristics (e.g., cultural values, norms, beliefs, attitudes) that may lead to opioid misuse among adolescents living in a ... -
Effectiveness of psychoeducational intervention among patients with advanced cancer
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention (PEI) on psychological distress, anxiety, depression, coping, fatigue, and quality of life. We hypothesized that the psycho-educational ...