Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop, refine, and evaluate the psychometric characteristics Spirituality Scale (SS). SS is a holistic instrument that attempts measure beliefs, intuitions, lifestyle choices, practices, rituals representative human spiritual dimension designed guide interventions. Method: A researcher-developed assess spirituality from perspective. Items were generated four conceptualized domains spirituality. completed by 240 adults with chronic illness....

ABSTRACT A phenomenological study was conducted to investigate graduate nurses' transition experiences during orientation. purposive sample of 10 nurses participated. Ten theme clusters emerged when the formulated meanings were organized into categories. Graduates experienced mixed emotions as they began Preceptors played a key role in process, affecting participants' thoughts and progress. quickly realized many differences between work school, surrounded by feelings stress assumed new RN....

The purpose of this survey was to investigate neonatal nurses' perceptions knowledge and practice in pain assessment management.A convenience sample consisted 237 nurses with a membership National Association Neonatal Nurses (NANN) Connecticut who were not NANN members. A researcher-developed questionnaire, including 36 questions Likert scale 2 open-ended questions, used.The knowledgeable, about 50% felt that they received adequate training continuing education on pain. Participants reported...

In Brief The nursing profession is facing a serious shortage in all areas including BSN completion programs. purpose of this study was to explore associate degree and diploma nurses' perceptions the benefits barriers RN-BSN addition, factors that would facilitate academia work environments were examined. author describes explored

The specific aims of this pre-experimental pilot study were to determine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy an individualized spirituality-based intervention on health-related outcomes (quality-of-life [QOL], depression, anxiety) in community-dwelling patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).Self-reported QOL, anxiety data provided by cardiac recruited from three community-based organizations, ( N = 27) at baseline one month later. Spirituality Scale developed principal investigator...

Older adults with dementia care needs often visit primary physicians (PCPs), but PCP limitations are widely documented. This study tested the value of employing a nurse practitioner (NP) geropsychiatric expertise to augment for newly and recently diagnosed patients family caregivers. Twenty-one dyads received NP intervention; 10 were controls. Outcomes included patient neuropsychiatric symptom quality life changes, caregiver depression, burden, self-efficacy changes. Intervention...

Purpose: This article explores primary care physicians' (PCPs) self-reported approaches and barriers to management of patients with dementia, a focus on comparisons in dementia practices between PCPs 2 states. Design Methods: In this cross-sectional study, questionnaires were mailed 600 randomly selected licensed Connecticut all 1,017 Maine. Results: A total 422 eligible responded. Nearly 90% prescribed donepezil the previous year for their patients. more likely prescribe several other...

In Brief Background: Heart failure (HF) has clinically significant psychological and physical consequences for older persons, hospitalization HF is frequent costly to the Medicare program. As most common primary home care diagnosis, there a critical need develop services that improve heath-related outcomes this population. The aim of pilot study was develop, implement, test initial feasibility potential efficacy Home-Care Education, Assessment, Remote-Monitoring, Therapeutic Activities...

Student nurses experience significant stress during their education, which may contribute to illness and alterations in health, poor academic performance, program attrition. The aim of this pilot study was evaluate the feasibility potential efficacy an innovative management two baccalaureate nursing programs Connecticut, named NURSE (Nurture nurse, Use resources, foster Resilience, Stress Environment management), that assists students develop plans. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods...

Patients with heart failure (HF) who have been discharged from a home care agency are particularly vulnerable group at risk for poor outcomes and high rehositalization rates. The primary aim of this experimental study was to determine the efficacy telemonitoring self-care education intervention in reducing hospitalization improving quality life patient’s knowledge HF after discharge. Ninety-three participants completed study. outcome 90-day post–home discharge significantly reduced compared...

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a leading source of added sugar in the American diet. Further, ingestion sugars from SSBs exceeds recommendations. Thus, interventions that effectively reduce SSB consumption needed. Focus group discussions with parents (n = 37) and school-aged children between ages 6 11 years 41) Florida, New Jersey, West Virginia were led by trained moderators using Social Cognitive Theory as guide. Trends themes emerged content analysis focus data indicated both felt...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the lived experience adults with chronic conditions receiving holistic nurse coaching. Method: A qualitative phenomenological research design used for study. purposive sample 15 patients varied participated. Institutional review board approval obtained from participating university prior data collection. patients' stories their experiences coaching were analyzed using Colaizzi's method analysis. Findings: Eight theme clusters...

Cardiovascular disease affects an individual's body, mind, and spirit. The multidimensional impact of heart requires holistic care that includes the spiritual dimension for patients to achieve optimal healing recovery. This pretest, posttest repeated-measures quasi-experimental study sought examine influence a intervention on psychospiritual outcomes in cardiac population.

Larger portion sizes have increased in tandem with the rise obesity. Elucidation of cognitions children and parents related to size is needed inform development effective obesity prevention programs. This study examined (n = 36) their school-age (6 11 years; n 35) via focus group discussions. Parents believed controlling promoted health weight control. Some felt portions was unnecessary, particularly if kids were a healthy because can self-regulate intake. Barriers serving appropriate...

Poverty is a pressing sociopolitical issue in the United States and worldwide. experiences have significant effect on one’s mental health overall wellness. Therefore, ability to effectively serve clients experiencing poverty critically important professional counselors. However, there are no empirical models for counseling poverty. The authors present results of constructivist grounded theory study which 21 counselors who work with were interviewed identify best practices working this...

Family social capital includes the relationships, values, and norms shared by a family is positively linked with children’s mental physical health status. This cross-sectional study addresses gap in literature related to vis-à-vis weight-related behaviors home environments of 557 mothers their young children (ages 2 9 years). Mothers completed an online survey comprised valid, reliable questionnaires assessing relationships behavioral environment measures. The measures that determined (i.e.,...

Home environment is key to the development of obesity-preventing behaviors during childhood, yet few resources help preschool parents address factors at home associated with obesity risk. This paper describes creation materials for an in-home intervention (HomeStyles) this population. An advisory group stakeholders and target audience members determined salient affecting childhood developed program materials. The Social Cognitive Theory, Faith’s Core Behavior Change Strategies Treat...

Purpose Eating away from home frequency is increasing and linked with numerous adverse health outcomes. The purpose of this paper to inform the development promotion materials for improving eating behaviors by elucidating related parent child cognitions. Design/methodology/approach Parents ( n =37) children =35; ages 6–11 years) participated in focus group discussions, based on social cognitive theory. Data were content analyzed detect themes. Findings Many parents concerned about what ate...

Parents are children's primary role models, food and physical activity gatekeepers, create the home structure/lifestyle environment. Thus, parents strongly influence weight-related behaviors have opportunity to cultivate a "culture of health" within home. Yet, there is dearth evidence-based obesity prevention intervention programs, especially for families with children aged 6-11 years, commonly called middle childhood.The aim HomeStyles-2 online learning mode RCT determine whether this...