- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Sleep and related disorders
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Nursing education and management
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Nursing Education, Practice, and Leadership
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
Emory University
2020-2025
Istituto Giordano
2023-2025
Access to Wholistic and Productive Living Institute
2024
Novem (Netherlands)
2024
United Church of Christ
2023
Philadelphia University
2023
University of Pennsylvania
2016-2022
AID Atlanta
2022
University of Pennsylvania Health System
2022
Northwestern University
2022
: Multimodal analgesia, which combines analgesic drugs from different classes and employs techniques that target mechanisms of pain, is recommended in the treatment acute postoperative trauma-related pain because its synergistic effect maximizes relief at lower doses, thereby reducing risk adverse drug effects. Using a case-based approach, this article reviews various multimodal therapies used pain; discusses their benefits; summarizes findings related research, recommendations...
Living with chronic pain has been identified as a significant risk factor for suicide. Qualitative and cross-sectional studies have reported an association between mental defeat suicidal thoughts behavior in patients pain. In this prospective cohort study, we hypothesized that higher levels of would be associated increased suicide at 6-month follow-up. A total 524 completed online questionnaires measuring variables related to risk, defeat, sociodemographic, psychological, pain, activity,...
Warning labels help consumers understand product risks, enabling informed decisions. Since the 1966 introduction of cigarette warning in United States, research has determined most effective message content (health effects information) and format (brand-free packaging with pictures). However, new challenges have emerged. This article reviews current state tobacco where legal battles stalled pictorial warnings products such as electronic cigarettes synthetic nicotine pose unknown health...
Abstract Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have not been widely integrated into simulation education. This work examines the process of designing and implementing AI-enabled opioid-involved overdose scenarios to aid pre- postlicensure nursing students learning how assess, respond to, manage overdoses. Thirty provided feedback on their engagement with manikin immediately following experience. Data show that participants would recommend use manikins for other students....
Breast cancer survivors often face numerous challenges during and after treatment, including chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) from neurotoxic antineoplastic treatments. Delayed or underreported CIPN may result in worsened symptoms. Several factors influence patient reporting of presentations to the oncology team, health literacy, fear, cultural beliefs.At a GlanceCIPN varies severity mild irreversible, occurs chemotherapy, lasts for weeks, months, years.Assessing...
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the differences in nurse-reported health their work environment, job enjoyment, and intent leave among those employed at New Jersey hospitals with Nursing Workplace Environment Staffing Councils (NWESC). BACKGROUND As an alternative staffing ratio legislation, NWESC provides clinical nurses a structured venue influence human resource allocation decisions improve environment. METHODS A descriptive cross-sectional statewide conducted. RESULTS...
ABSTRACT Background Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is a leading cause of mortality in the United States. Hospitals have implemented safe sleep programs with varying measures and degrees success, but few demonstrated improvements hospital‐based home practices nurse subject matter experts (SMEs) community SUID prevention campaigns. Aims This project evaluated impact state‐wide, evidence‐based program for birthing hospitals using SMEs awareness campaign on knowledge, environments, trends...
Abstract Background Individuals with chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) often present significant challenges that can impact physical, psychological, and social well-being. Mental defeat is a critical consequence of CNCP being known predictor suicidality. This study examines the relationships between specific psychological coping factors mental among individuals on long-term opioid therapy (LTOT). Design A cross-sectional secondary data Setting Primary care, pain, substance abuse clinics in...
During the COVID-19 outbreak, standard methods for treating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) were used patients presenting with ARDS. One such treatment method involves placing prone to improve oxygenation and reduce mortality risk. Challenges in preventing pressure injuries placed have been reported, no studies explored effects of including a certified wound skin care nurse as part team on incidence SARS-CoV-2-infected ARDS.To evaluate association between multiprofessional...
Abstract Background Individuals with chronic pain and a co-occurring substance use disorder present higher risk of suicide, but the individual joint impacts disorders on suicide are not well defined. The objective this study was to exam factors associated suicidal thoughts behaviors in cohort patients non-cancer (CNCP), or without concomitant opioid (OUD). Design Cross sectional design Setting Primary care clinics, abuse treatment facilities Pennsylvania, Washington, Utah Subjects In total,...
Addressing threats to the nursing and public health workforce, while also strengthening skills of current future workers, requires programmatic solutions. Training programs should be guided by frameworks, which leverage expertise leadership, partnerships, integrate ongoing evaluation.
Background Pain after orthopaedic trauma is complex, and many patients who have experienced are at increased risk for prolonged opioid utilization the injury. Patient-centered interventions capable of delivering enhanced education opioid-sparing pain management approaches must be implemented evaluated in care settings to improve outcomes minimize opioid-related risks. Questions/purposes Does personalized delivered by coaches (1) pain-related outcomes, (2) reduce consumption, (3)...
Advancing nursing practice to improve care and system outcomes requires doctoral-prepared nurses conduct programs of research translate science practice. The authors describe a Doctoral support group (DSG) at one hospital designed considering navigating doctoral education while continuing as employees. Strategies from 18 years' experience are provided for others develop sustain DSG part an environment retain with degrees.
Informed consent is fundamental to the autonomous decision-making of patients, yet much still unknown about process in clinical setting. In an evolving healthcare landscape, nurses must be prepared address patient understanding and participate informed better fulfill their well-established role as advocates.This study examines hospital-based nurses' experiences understandings process.This qualitative descriptive utilized a semi-structured interview approach identifying thematic concerns,...