- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Academic Writing and Publishing
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Electronic Health Records Systems
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Nursing education and management
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Social Media in Health Education
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Mentoring and Academic Development
- Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Georgia State University
2019-2023
Georgia College & State University
2020
Objectives: People who live in unsheltered situations, such as the streets, often have poorer health, less access to health care, and an increased risk of premature mortality compared with their sheltered counterparts. The objectives this study were (1) compare characteristics people experiencing homelessness sleeping primarily situations those accessing homeless shelters other (2) identify correlates status, (3) assess relationship between status mortality. Methods: Using primary data...
ABSTRACT Purpose: This project examined nurses' positive and negative perceptions of the technology used in language interpretation for patients who have limited English proficiency (LEP). The intervention was guided by acceptance model, a framework that addresses users' or rejection computer-based technology. Methods: A sample 47 nurses participated. Nurses' an existing telephone-based remote were compared with their video (VRI) system. Instruments included structured questionnaire to...
Abstract Providing engaging activities to supplement classroom learning can be a challenge for today’s nurse educator. Quick response (QR) code technology provides hands-on clinical experiences without the use of high-fidelity simulators. The purpose this article is evaluate how QR codes during health assessment simulation activity enhanced first-semester baccalaureate nursing students. increased student confidence with form they found engaging.
Background: Virtual mock interviews were offered to students improve job interviewing skills. This educational quality improvement project aimed use virtual increase student preparedness and confidence, reduce anxiety related professional interviews. Method: Health professions ( n = 19) participated in the conducted recorded through a web-based meeting. Students received interview watch before follow-up. completed pre- postquestionnaires that addressed students' preparedness, interviewing....
Background: When evaluating new technology designed to improve patient care quality and safety in the clinical setting, researchers need instruments with evidence of reliability validity. This secondary analysis aimed examine validity Positive Negative Effectiveness Technology Use (PNET) instrument. Method: A sample 71 nurses evaluated current telephone interpretation system use for persons limited English proficiency. Internal consistency using Cronbach's alpha construct factor tests were...
Limited clinical experiences have led to an increase in the use of simulation teach and evaluate judgement. Provision hands-on simulated experience postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management can prepare health care providers manage one obstetric emergent situations that occur 2.9% all U.S. births each year. The high-fidelity mannequins provides realistic patients practice skills knowledge application, but cost availability these be barriers. purpose this activity was demonstrate how low-fidelity...
Providing culturally responsive communication to clients with limited English proficiency (LEP) is important achieve equitable care. Ensuring nurses are trained in effective using interpreters or interpretation devices can begin before licensure. Virtual remote (VRI) commonly used the absence of in-person for LEP. The purpose this simulation activity was evaluate student performance and perceptions related when VRI a prenatal care