A5047202805- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Nursing care and research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Health Education and Validation
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Nursing education and management
- Stuttering Research and Treatment
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
- Health and Wellbeing Research
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
2016-2025
Dartmouth College
2013-2022
Fitchburg State University
2021
Kellogg's (Canada)
2021
Weatherford College
2021
National League for Nursing
2021
Dartmouth Hospital
2021
National Institute of Nursing Research
2020
University of Rhode Island
2020
University of Pennsylvania
2013-2020
Background: Self-care is essential in people with chronic heart failure (HF). The process of self-care was refined the revised situation specific theory HF self-care, so we updated instrument measuring to match theory. aim this study test psychometric properties 29-item Self-Care Heart Failure Index (SCHFI). Methods: A cross-sectional design used primary analysis using data collected at 5 sites United States. longitudinal site collecting test-retest data. We tested SCHFI validity...
The aim was to develop and psychometrically test the self-care of chronic illness Inventory, a generic measure self-care.Existing measures are disease-specific or behaviour-specific; no exists.Cross-sectional survey.We developed 20-item self-report instrument based on Middle Range Theory Self-Care Chronic Illness, with three separate scales measuring Maintenance, Monitoring, Management. Each is scored separately standardized 0-100 higher scores indicating better self-care. After...
The Minnesota Living With Heart Failure Questionnaire (LHFQ) is a commonly used measure of health-related quality life in persons with heart failure. Researchers have questioned whether LHFQ sensitive to subtle differences and sufficiently responsive clinical interventions because the instrument has demonstrated variable performance trials.A secondary analysis was conducted assess for sensitivity different states responsiveness varying intensities intervention.A convenience sample nine...
Abstract Patients with heart failure (HF) report multiple symptoms. Change in symptoms is an indicator of HF decompensation. have difficulty differentiating from comorbid illness or aging. The study purpose was to identify the number, type, and combination hospitalized patients test relationships age. A secondary analysis a registry ( N = 687) conducted. sample 51.7% female, mean age 71 ± 12.5 years. theory unpleasant informed regarding multidimensional nature Factor nine items Minnesota...
Despite reports that persons with heart failure (HF) symptoms delay up to 7 days before seeking treatment, few studies have prospectively explored specific factors influencing treatment-seeking in this population.The purpose of study was explore how related the symptom experience, such as perception (number and intensity), evaluation (attribution understanding), response (behaviors patients others) influence treatment for acute decompensated HF.Patients hospitalized HF were enrolled into an...
Negative healthcare provider attitudes may contribute to disparities in adults with intellectual disabilities. This study identified predictors of nurses' and emotions toward caring for disabilities the United States.A convenience sample 248 nurses was used collect (Adapted Caring Adults Disabilities Questionnaire) quality life beliefs (Prognostic Beliefs Scale).Overall, held less positive an adult disability versus a physical disability. Intellectual more negative than non-intellectual...
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of guided imagery as an intervention to reduce pain and anxiety in patients undergoing a total joint arthroplasty. SAMPLE: A 121 scheduled for elective METHODS: The design this study was 2-group quasi-experimental design. group listened CD containing message develop sense relaxation harmony. control groups were compared on self-reported levels postoperatively Days 1, 2, 3. RESULTS: There no significant difference between groups. However, had lower at all time...
This study aimed at evaluating the effect of a preoperative interdisciplinary educational intervention on understanding postoperative expectations following total joint arthroplasty. The sample consisted 156 patients scheduled for elective replacement surgery. approach this was two-group quasi-experimental design. treatment group received an additional session whereas control did not. Subjects who chose to attend program were compared with those standard outpatient teaching in preadmission...
Objectives: The stress-related psychological symptoms experienced by informal family caregivers do not always improve or resolve after the death of care recipient. purpose this study was to explore independent associations sociodemographic variables, personality and coping, environmental caregiver guilt with sleep quality distress former individuals dementia following recipient's death.Method: A cross-sectional, correlational conducted a sample 171 people dementia. Participants completed an...