A5070666368- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Media Influence and Politics
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Financial Literacy, Pension, Retirement Analysis
- Corruption and Economic Development
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Judicial and Constitutional Studies
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Pain Management and Opioid Use
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Innovations in Medical Education
University of Chicago
2018-2025
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
2011-2024
Emergency Nurses Association
2023
Illinois State University
2011-2022
Gainesville Obstetrics & Gynecology
2022
Missouri State University
2019-2020
Dublin Dental University Hospital
2018
Trinity College Dublin
2018
WiLAN (Canada)
2015
Mid Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates
2014
Aims and objectives To identify barriers facilitators to nurses' decisions regarding activation of rapid response teams ( RRT s) in hospitals. Background Hospitalised patients the U nited S tates who experience cardiopulmonary arrest seldom recover. Most these show signs clinical deterioration prior arrest. s have been shown decrease incidence by bringing needed resources unstable patients. Despite evidence support s, nurses do not always use this resource. Nurses' activate or are clearly...
We study labor market attachment among homeless families using baseline survey data from a large-scale in Illinois. Of parents, 40 percent worked the past month. Among those not working, most report wanting and actively searching for job. When asked about barriers to employment, parents overwhelmingly cite childcare constraints, lack of housing, transportation, family responsibilities. Health problems or skills deficits are mentioned far less frequently. The nature these barriers--each...
We aimed to determine the acceptability and feasibility of a pentablet-based software program, PAINReportIt-Plus, as means for patients with cancer in home hospice report their symptoms differences by demographic variables. Of 131 participants (mean age = 59 +/- 13, 58% women, 48.1% African American), 44% had never used computer, but all easily computerized tool reported an average computer score 10.3 1.8, indicating high acceptability. Participants required 19.1 9.5 minutes complete pain...
Background: Graduate nursing students in online courses often have limited success developing the critical thinking (CT) skills essential for advanced roles. This study describes use of complementary strategies a graduate-level course to enhance CT discussions. Method: Using Paul and Elder's framework understanding components CT, authors designed an asynchronous using multiple promote CT. We used mixed methods collect descriptive numerical data content repeated measures analyses identify...
Conducting scientific research within a clinical practice area presents variety of challenges. When the specialty is hospice and palliative care, collaborative task particularly daunting. In this paper, we describe an ongoing study being conducted as partnership between University Illinois at Chicago large metropolitan organization. Our focused on engaging patients their caregivers in measuring effects massage cancer pain. The purpose paper to both lessons learned benefits accrued from...
Distress is regarded as the sixth vital sign in cancer care, but few studies describe distress patients undergoing radiation therapy.The purpose of this study was to assess levels among with breast or prostate therapy and investigate which problems contribute patients' levels.A retrospective medical record review conducted for 217 at a midwestern community center. Demographic data, scores, concerns from patient-completed Thermometer associated Problem List were collected. Descriptive...
Many older people experience chronic pain, so increased comfort and pain relief are important for residents in assisted and/or supported-living environments. While several studies have found that using non-pharmacological interventions without taking medication experienced significant differences the effect of on has not been studied.To assess among facilities who had chronic, non-cancer used or did use interventions.A descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional pilot study with a convenience...
Abstract Aims and objectives The purpose of this study was to explore adult women's unique shared experiences prodromal myocardial infarction fatigue. Background Fatigue is the most prevalent symptom experienced by women in weeks months before infarction. However, dimensions fatigue, such as timing, distress, intensity, quality, patterns associated characteristics have not been established through studies symptom. A lack understanding fatigue context which it occurs makes clinical...
Background Most women experience prodromal myocardial infarction (MI) symptoms, but more information is needed about the perception, attribution, and care-seeking behaviors related to these symptoms. Objectives We aimed describe women's perceptions, attributions, MI Method used a qualitative, multiple case study approach, recruiting participants during summer 2019 from large hospital in Midwestern United States. Data were collected interviews with who experienced some of their family...
Background The COVID-19 pandemic added challenges to patient assessment and triage in the emergency department (ED). Objective aim of this study was describe effects on ED nurse decisions for patients with potential acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods This a secondary analysis data from descriptive, electronic, survey-based study. Participants were asked 2 questions: whether had affected their and/or practices ACS and, if so, how. Descriptive statistics used compare characteristics...