- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Radiology practices and education
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Resilience and Mental Health
Montana State University
2007-2023
Jones College
2023
Billings Clinic
2020-2023
University of Montana
2007
Introduction: The use of relevant research findings to inform clinical practice is important for nurses, regardless setting. Although there have been studies addressing the among various practitioners, little known about how nurses in rural areas access health information (specifically findings), nor such are incorporated into daily practice. purpose this study was explore nurses' access, and perceived usefulness Methods: conducted a sparsely populated state located western part USA. An...
Introduction: Clinical research professionals (i.e., clinical assistants, nurses, coordinators, etc.), as outlined by the Joint Task Force (JTF) Core Competency Framework, are highly trained to support breadth of trial operations and manage participant care. uniquely equipped with a scope practice that permits product administration, assessments, data management. As trials grow in complexity their management expands beyond traditional, site-based models decentralized and/or hybrid models,...
This study examined nausea and vomiting (N/V) in hospitalized patients following the use of inhaled peppermint essential oil (aromatherapy) compared to combined aromatherapy/antiemetics or antiemetics alone.A total 103 were offered one three options control N/V. Patient choice was considered holistic trial design so that not denied either antiemetics. Patients rated 0 10 on Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale at symptom onset within 60 minutes intervention.Only subjects enrolled antiemetic...
BACKGROUND: The American College of Surgeons and state regulations mandate that trauma facilities offer trauma-specific continuing education throughout the region they serve. These requirements come with unique challenges when serving a rural sparsely populated state. A novel approach to providing was necessitated by coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, travel distance, limited local specialists. OBJECTIVE: purpose this article is describe development virtual educational program used improve...
Background Adherence to antihypertension medications has been explored in previous studies; however, these studies generally focus on individuals who reside urban areas. Improved understanding is needed regarding rural older adults are self-managing for hypertension and the motivational factors that may influence adherence. Objectives The purpose of this study was examine medication adherence among with association as defined self-determination theory, including quality motivation...