A5047352611- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Stoma care and complications
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Education and Technology Integration
- Online and Blended Learning
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Gender and Technology in Education
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Education Systems and Policy
- Global Education and Multiculturalism
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Mobile Learning in Education
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Digital literacy in education
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
University of South Alabama
2020-2024
University of Chicago
2024
Women of Color Breast Cancer Survivors' Support Project
2024
Indiana University Health
2010-2023
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2011-2023
Christie's
2023
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
2023
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2023
Harvard University
2023
Smith & Nephew (United States)
2023
The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, the Pan Pacific Injury Alliance, and National Panel are updating 'Prevention Treatment of Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline' (CPG) in 2019. aim this contribution is to summarize discuss guideline development protocol for 2019 update.A governance group determines monitors all steps CPG development. An international survey consumers will be undertaken establish consumer needs interests. Systematic evidence searches relevant electronic databases...
Abstract Background Emergency laparotomies in the UK, USA and Denmark are known to have a high risk of death, with accompanying evidence suboptimal care. The emergency laparotomy pathway quality improvement care (ELPQuiC) bundle is an evidence-based for patients undergoing laparotomy, consisting of: initial assessment early warning scores, antibiotics, interval between decision operation less than 6 h, goal-directed fluid therapy postoperative intensive Methods ELPQuiC was implemented four...
PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to describe demographic, clinical, and quality-of-life variables related ostomy complications (skin irritation, leakage, difficulty adjusting an ostomy) in a veteran population the United States. DESIGN original employed descriptive crosssectional using mixed method design. This secondary analysis used quantitative data collected. SAMPLE AND SETTING Two hundred thirty-nine veterans with intestinal ostomies from 3 Veteran's Administration hospitals...
Marking the optimal location for a stoma preoperatively enhances likelihood of patient's independence in care, predictable pouching system wear times, and resumption normal activities. Colon rectal surgeons certified ostomy nurses are clinicians to select mark sites, as this skill is part their education, practice, training. However, these providers not always available, particularly emergency situations. The purpose position statement, developed by Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses Society...
PURPOSE: To compare ostomy-related costs and incidence of peristomal skin complications (PSCs) for ceramide-infused ostomy barriers control barriers. DESIGN: The ADVOCATE trial is a multi-centered randomized controlled trial, double-blinded international study with an adaptive design. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: sample comprised 153 adults from 25 sites the United States, Canada, Europe. Participants were seen in hospital outpatient care settings. METHODS: Data collected by investigators at each...
Purpose This paper aims to share responses from current literature, a small case study about perceptions and practices of the school education faculty toward multicultural educational issues concerning rapid rise in online environments during coronavirus (COVID-19) experiences just-in-time strategies for addressing digital equity inclusion K-16 settings. Design/methodology/approach is conceptual that emerged an action research study. The included four urban education. participants were asked...
Despite prevention strategies, hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) continue to occur, especially in critical care, raising the question whether some are unavoidable.To determine proportion of HAPIs among patients and progressive care units that unavoidable, identify risk factors differentiate avoidable from unavoidable HAPIs.This study used a descriptive retrospective design. Data collected included demographic information, Braden Scale scores, clinical factors, preventive...
ABSTRACT Background Pressure injury (PI) development is multifactorial. In patients with dark skin tones, identifying impending PIs by visual assessment can be especially challenging. The need for improved techniques, persons continues to increase. Similarly, greater awareness of the inclusivity regard representation diverse colors/tones in education materials apparent. Objective To provide current perspectives from literature surrounding and PI tones. Methods following elements will...
Goldberg, Margaret MSN, RN, CWOCN; Aukett, Linda K.; Carmel, Jane Fellows, Pittman, Joyce APRN-BC, CWOCN Ostomy Guidelines Task Force Scribe: Ronald Palmer, Fullerton, California. Author Information
Integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) into the culture a healthcare organization is essential to provide safe patient care and promote thriving for nurses within organization. Collaboration utilization both clinical academic experts facilitate removal barriers EBP. This article describes successful partnership between system school nursing in executing 3-phased multimodal approach an EBP training program.
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to (1) describe the demographic and clinical characteristics individuals with peristomal skin complications (PSCs); (2) PSCs; (3) examine relationship PSC occurrence severity possible risk factors, (4) how PSCs managed clinically. DESIGN: Secondary analysis data from randomized controlled study, ADVOCATE trial. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Study participants (n = 153) divided into 2 groups: those who did not experience a 80) 73). A participant was considered...
BACKGROUND Ostomy surgery requires significant reconstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in uncontrolled passage fecal effluent from a stoma abdominal wall. Concerns about creation an ostomy often supersede all other concerns. Ostomy-related concerns include impaired body image; fear incontinence; odor; limitations affecting social, travel-related, and leisure activities; sexual function. Because affects multiple domains within construct health-related quality life (HRQOL), it...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties a new instrument measure incidence and severity ostomy complications early in postoperative period. 71 participants were enrolled, most men (52%), white (96%), married or partnered (55%). mean age 57 ± 15.09 years (mean SD). Fifty-two (84%) experienced at least 1 complication 60-day research setting 3 acute care settings within large healthcare system Midwestern United States. We developed an evidence-based conceptual...
Abstract Background Implementation and sustainability of a culture evidence‐based practice ( EBP ) require systematic approach. A baseline assessment the organizational context can inform implementation efforts. Aims To examine hospital provider characteristics associated with readiness to describe across hospitals. Methods nonexperimental descriptive correlational design was used conduct web‐based survey direct‐care registered nurses N = 701) nurse managers 94) large Midwestern multisite...
We studied the frequency with which treatment was withdrawn in intensive care patients and primary reason for reaching decision. The medical records of having had active between August 1992 February 1996 inclusive were reviewed. Patients classified into an imminent death group consisting those expected to die, a qualitative who on quality life considerations lethal conditions associated disease that precluded long-term survival. There 1745 admitted, whom 338 (19.4%) died ICU. In 220 followed...
The soundness and robustness of research depend on the quality data collection. An overview important considerations when developing an instrument for collection is presented in this article. These include theoretical issues fundamental to development, conceptual model selection types, questionnaire design construction, establishment reliability validity.
This editorial uses stakeholder and conference tourism theory to discuss how open access has influenced the increasing growth of virtual conferences meetings implications for social capital traditionally valued by face-to-face events. Online or conferences, events have emerged as a growing sector professional, education, research development market worldwide. Educational leadership stakeholders must form partnerships determine economic impact global online vs. face-toface on host communities...
Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) are a problem in the acute care setting causing pain, loss of function, infection, extended hospital stay, and increased costs. In spite best practice strategies, occurrences continue. Many these HAPUs related to medical device. Correct assessment reporting device-related were identified as an important issue our organization. Following Iowa Model for Evidence-Based Practice Promote Quality Care, task force was created, thorough review current...
Marking the optimal location for a stoma preoperatively enhances likelihood of patient's independence in care, predictable pouching system wear times, and resumption normal activities. Urologists certified ostomy nurses are clinicians to select mark sites, as this skill is part their education, practice, training. However, these providers not always available, particularly emergency situations. The purpose position statement, developed by Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses Society collaboration...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine ostomy complications and health-related quality life (QOL) in individuals with an who wear support belt/garment. DESIGN: A mixed-methods descriptive study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Two hundred two community-living adults were recruited using industry distribution list. target sample had no geographic restrictions. METHODS: Descriptive analysis conducted for all outcomes. Participants separated into groups depending on type belt or belt/garment...