A5031689445- Diabetes Management and Education
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
University of Central Florida
2015-2025
Florida College
2015-2024
Orlando Health
2019-2024
CT Group Of Institutions
2020
Florida Department of Health
2020
American Association of Diabetes Educators
2019
Christie's
2017
University of Miami
2015
Background: Perceived stress during pregnancy has been associated with adverse maternal health and birth outcomes. Compared to White pregnant women, Black women in the United States report higher levels of perceived experience rates mortality preterm birth. Mother–father relationship among though literature is limited. Objective: We aimed examine associations mother–father women. Methods: Using a cross-sectional, correlational design, we conducted secondary analysis data obtained from 418...
Summary Statement The exponential growth of telehealth in health care, triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, has necessitated updates to educational standards including integration competencies academic curricula prepare students for technology-enabled clinical practice. Simulation-based experiences (SBEs) are a valuable pedagogical tool teaching and assessing skills safe controlled virtual learning environments. Simulated or standardized patients (SPs) an essential component SBEs creating...
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting early and intermediate hospital-to home transition outcomes older adults with preexisting diabetes mellitus. Methods A mixed-methods design used. sample 96 hospitalized a prior diagnosis were recruited within 4 hours discharge. Data reflective general health status, perceived discharge readiness (Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale), hospitalization, anticipated postdischarge support gathered upon enrollment. Transition...
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a rapid uptake of telehealth utilization, with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) at the forefront care delivery. To advance training nurse practitioners and support curricular development, essential APRN student competencies in were developed.Although have been developed, little is understood about their evaluation across curricula. Moving to competency-based nursing education involves leveling broad into subcompetencies, including those for...
Ritten, Angela DNP, FNP‐BC; (Assistant Professor, Nurse Practitioner)*,1; LaManna, Jacqueline PhD, ANP‐BC, BC‐ADM, CDE; Practitioner)1 Author Information
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
Background: Recently published nurse practitioner (NP) education organization recommendations and telehealth equipment acquisition necessitated integration of simulation into NP curricula at a large, public university. The COVID-19 pandemic associated rapid uptake accelerated the need for evidence-supported research in tele-health education. Method: A formative gerontologic scenario using robot technology was developed by synthesizing best practice guidelines delivery. simulated visit used...
Background: Health care–related errors are the third leading cause of death in United States. When evidence-based processes applied, harm related to health care can reach zero. Purpose: The purpose was achieve zero preventable patients during transitions from emergency department (ED) medical/surgical (Med/Surg) areas. Methods: A performance improvement process used drive design eliminate ED Med/Surg units. Once initial complete, small tests change were deployed until achieved. Results: Zero...
The purpose of the study was to examine factors associated with food insecurity among Medicare beneficiaries type 2 diabetes.The 2019 Current Beneficiary Survey Public Use File ≥65 years old diabetes (n = 1343) analyzed. A binary variable created represent (1 insecurity, 0 without insecurity) ≥2 affirmative responses adapting an established algorithm United States Department Agriculture questionnaire. survey-weighted logistic model performed (ie, sociodemographic characteristics, health...
To examine the association between food insecurity and achieving glycemic goals among Medicare beneficiaries with type 2 diabetes.This study analyzed nationally representative 2019 Current Beneficiary Survey of 1340 aged ≥65 years diabetes. The binary dependent variable was whether beneficiaries' blood glucose at target (A1C ≤ 7.5% or average fasting ≤140 mg/dL, all/most time). Food insecurity, a variable, adapted based on USDA's security questions. A survey-weighted multivariable logistic...
Welcome to Medicare and Annual Wellness Visits (AWV) provide opportunities for providers engage beneficiaries in health promotion-related discussions. Diabetes self-management education support (DSMES) facilitates beneficiary competence complex technical skills, critical decision-making, coping behaviors required achieve individualized blood glucose goals. Although covered by Medicare, DSMES utilization is low. Increasing AWVs may help improve participation older adults. Using the 2020...