A5002850585- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Gun Ownership and Violence Research
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Nursing education and management
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Workplace Violence and Bullying
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
Rush University
2022-2025
Boromarajonani College of Nursing
2024
Rush University Medical Center
2024
University of Illinois Chicago
2024
DePaul University
2015-2024
University of Baltimore
2021
Center for Health and Gender Equity
2020
Florida State University
2013
Background:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic profoundly affected food systems including security.Understanding how the COVID-19 impacted security is important to provide support and identify long-term impacts needs.Objective: The National Food Access COVID research Team (NFACT) was formed assess over different US study sites throughout pandemic, using common instruments measurements.This presents results from 18 across 15 states nationally first year of pandemic.Methods: A...
This study aimed to describe the contemporary role of oncology nurse throughout entire cancer shared decision-making (SDM) process. Study participants consisted 30 nurses and practitioners who are actively involved in direct care patients with inpatient or outpatient setting. The major themes that emerged from content analysis are: have various roles at different time points settings SDM processes; patient education, advocacy, treatment side effects management among top nursing roles; value...
The United States has poor birth outcomes, including high rates of infant mortality and substantial racial inequities, compared to other developed nations. However, both overall inequities in vary across locations, emphasizing the structural forces that shape population health. We used natality data from National Vital Statistics System assess within most populous US cities for 2018-2021. Specifically, we: (1) calculate race-specific 69 48 cities; and, (2) analyze associations between these...
This study aimed to identify the barriers and promoters for participation in cancer treatment decision era of shared decision-making (SDM) process. A qualitative design was utilized. Nineteen nurses 11 nurse practitioners from oncology inpatient outpatient settings participated semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using directed content analysis. The findings include practice barrier, patient institutional policy professional scope insurance coverage administrative barrier....
This study introduced Zentangle®, which involves drawing simple, repetitive lines and shapes to create patterns, as a tool promote wellness for oncology nurses in clinical practice setting.
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among demographics, doctoral teaching preparation, nurse faculty institutional support, job satisfaction, and intent leave current nursing academic position in PhD- DNP-prepared faculty.Using a survey research design, invitations Qualtrics were emailed program directors. Independent samples t-tests logistic regression models used determine nature relationships.In total, 149 participants completed survey. Degree type, age,...
This study aimed to develop a scale that can measure the role competency of oncology nurses during shared decision-making process.A total 226 who actively provide direct care patients from inpatient and outpatient units in Midwest Pacific Northwest completed online or mail survey. Exploratory factor analysis parallel showed multidimensionality on nurses.The revealed four dimensions: knowledge, attitudes, communication, adaptability. The 22 items have excellent internal consistency with...
Postgraduate programs, specialized academic and national health organizations such as the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have identified begun addressing gap in knowledge, skills, factors for successful transition into practice.The purpose this study is to examine relationships differences among personal community resources that promote nurse practitioners (NP) who practice emergency department (ED) skills or procedures they find difficult perform independently.A descriptive, correlational,...
Abstract Health maintenance ( HM ) practices are essential to prevent illness, promote well‐being, and maximize health. Patients with multiple myeloma MM at increased risk for cardiovascular disease cancers, yet, research on preventative care of survivors has limited report. The study comprised a descriptive, correlational, cross‐sectional online survey design. Survey patients was carried out through the International Myeloma Foundation IMF Association Cancer Online Resources ACOR e‐mail...
Methodological obstacles limit most estimates of trafficking among sex workers in the United States. The diversity activities and interactions erotic labor market (ELM) demand an empirical approach more nuanced than what has been utilized much previous research on this topic. We address area literature with results from a first its kind quantitative study ELM. This community-based participatory web survey to collect anonymous responses over 1,000 individuals engaged ELM (workers, managers,...
Objectives Korean-American primary family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) may face unique stress, attributable to the distinctive characteristics Korean-Americans, including their immigration history, culture, language. Using narrative inquiry, we explored caregiving experiences, focusing on identified factors contributing stress among providing in-home care ADRD.