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An innovative strategy to increase patient hand hygiene autonomy of hospitalized adults
(2018-04-02)
Despite recognition that patients carry pathogens on their hands and demonstrate poor hand hygiene practice, little attention has been given to interventions that increase hand hygiene practices of patients. Studies that ...
Nursing students perceptions of their role in the learning process
(2018-05-10)
Nurse educators have identified oversaturated curriculum as a factor influencing adequate preparation of nursing students for beginning practice. The dynamic nature of healthcare contributed to content laden ...
Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease: A qualitative descriptive study exploring the individual’s perspective
(2018-03-22)
Fatigue in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a major cause of disability and lower quality of life. It is often under-assessed by health care providers and under-recognized by individuals with PD as being part of their ...
Exploring the moderating effect of a caring work environment on the relationship between workplace mistreatment and nurses' ability to provide patient care
(2018-03-22)
Workplace mistreatment (bullying, horizontal violence, and incivility) has been shown to impact nurses’ work satisfaction, job turnover, and physical and mental health. However, there are limited studies ...
Factors which influence adult African Americans' asthma self-management
(2018-05-07)
There are approximately 22.2 million Americans’ who are living with asthma and of those 18.4 million are adults. African Americans’ are more likely to be diagnosed with asthma compared to Caucasians, ...
Treatment-related decisional conflict, quality of life, and comorbid illness in older adults with cancer
(2018-05-09)
As the aging population the nation increases, cancer diagnoses in this age group will also increase. The many chronic medical conditions associated with older adults will be confounded by a diagnosis of cancer. Older adults with cancer are at risk for physical, psychological, and functional decline as a result of not only the cancer, but also the cancer treatment. This study utilized a cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational study design to explore the relationships between and among treatment-related decisional conflict, quality of life and comorbidity in older adults with cancer. An anonymous survey method was employed. The criteria for inclusion in this study were: (a) 65 years of age or older, (b) English-speaking, (c) ability to read English at an eighth grade level, (d) having a current cancer diagnosis, and (e) currently receiving cancer treatment. A sample size of 200 was recruited for this study from outpatient medical oncology, radiation oncology and palliative care practices in New Jersey. The participants completed four instruments including: (a) Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS), (b) Self- Administered Comorbidity Questionnaire (SCQ), (c) European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30), and (d) Demographic Information Form (DIF). Bivariate relationships existed between increased levels of decisional conflict and increased quality of life (p = .009) and quality of life and comorbidity (p = .001). All six regression models achieved significance (p < .001). Three to five statistically significant relationships were identified in each of the six regression models. Positive relationships existed between decisional conflict and financial problems, physical function, and global health status/quality of life. Increased emotional function may be predictive of decreased decisional conflict in all of the regression models. Other negative relationships existed between decisional conflict and cognitive function, diarrhea, spiritual support, insomnia, year diagnosed, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting. With their focus on patient-centered care, nurses are a crucial component of the multidisciplinary cancer team that can empower older cancer patients to communicate their values and preferences regarding cancer treatment....
An examination of the role discrepancy, depressive symptoms, and turnover intention among the Jordanian nursing workforce
(2018-03-22)
Globally, nursing shortage is affecting all components of patient care process, especially in the developing countries due to their lack of resources. Literature identified nurses’ dissatisfaction with work environment ...
Management of facilitators and obstacles experienced by Hispanics in their first semester of a baccalaureate nursing program
(2018-07-03)
Although an ethnically diverse workforce is believed to enhance patient care quality, Hispanics are under-represented in nursing. Recruiting and retaining Hispanic students in nursing programs is essential for greater ...
An assessment of competencies of clinical instructors in teaching and guidance for nursing students in clinical areas: A cross-sectional study in Tanzania
(2018-07-03)
Nursing student’s clinical competence including psychomotor skills, attitude, values, and beliefs of professional practices depend on the quality of clinical instruction given by their preceptors in clinical settings. ...
Barriers to and facilitators of initiation and retention in behavioral health services in Cape May County, New Jersey
(2018-06-05)
Mental illness is shown to increase healthcare costs and decrease quality and length of life. Barriers to access care must be removed in order to help increase access to vital behavioral health services. This project is a ...