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Schwanke, Michelle (Wichita State University. Graduate School, April 23, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: As part of a larger study, two low-risk primigravida (first pregnancy) women who intended to breastfeed and their newborns were audio- and videotaped in the first two hours after delivery. Recordings were analyzed to investigate early infant crying patterns and the duration of skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby that may be associated with breastfeeding outcomes. One mother-infant pair remained in close contact immediately following delivery with short periods of separation. The other mother-infant pair experienced longer periods of separation during the first two hours. Although data are preliminary, the separation cries of the infants were noticeably different perceptually than the cries produced in contact with mother. This finding contributes to existing data on factors involved in mother-infant bonding and successful breastfeeding outcomes. Description: Paper presented to the 6th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 23, 2010.Research completed at the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and School of Nursing, College of Health Professions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10057/3239 Files in this item: 1
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Pile, Debra (Wichita State University. Graduate School, April 23, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Asthma, the most common chronic illness of childhood, can be a life-threatening experience. This project tested the effectiveness of a prompting form to improve preventive asthma care during a non-asthma office visit. Thirty randomly selected charts from 2008 without a prompt form were compared with thirty randomly selected charts from 2009 with a completed form for differences. The number of medications reviewed (p =.001) and the frequency of refills written (p =.024) were significantly higher in the prompt group. Education was higher (p =.000) if smoking was included. Use of an asthma plan was not significantly different between groups. Triggers were more frequently discussed in the prompted group. The use of a prompting form facilitates discussion and improvement of preventive asthma care. Description: Paper presented to the 6th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 23, 2010.Research completed at the School of Nursing, College of Health Professions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10057/3232 Files in this item: 1
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Mosiman, Wendy L. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, April 23, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Hospitalized children are at greater risk for adverse drug events (ADEs) due to varying size, development and lack of pediatric specific dosing.The project determined ADE rate for40 randomly selected pediatric hospitalized inpatients utilizing the Pediatric-Focused Trigger Tool in a retrospective review. 171 triggers revealed 10 unique ADEs involving 8 patients, including ICU, general unit, and ER. Mean ADE rates were 25/100, 47.84/1000 days and 28.01/1000 medication doses, 50% preventable. Constipation and oversedation werecommon. Opiates and benzodiazepines/anti-epilepsy medications were associated with ADEs. Thirty percent required initial or prolonged hospitalization. ADE rates in a community hospital were higher than the rates reported for children’s hospitals. This rate will serve as a benchmark as new safety measures are implemented. Description: Paper presented to the 6th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 23, 2010.Research completed at the School of Nursing, College of Health Professions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10057/3175 Files in this item: 1
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Kottas, Kathleen A. (Wichita State University. Graduate School, April 23, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Adolescent patients often do not seek regular, preventive healthcare visits because they are essentially healthy. This makes it difficult to promote preventive healthcare with this population. New interventions are needed. This project sought to determine if use of a prompting tool improved coverage of health promotion topics with adolescent patients. The design was an intervention study using a pre and post chart review of adolescent patients seen in a rural family practice clinic. The intervention was a health promotion prompting tool, which included six key topic areas: alcohol/drug use; injury/violence; tobacco use; nutrition; physical activity and sexual risk behaviors. The results of this project found that the prompting tool can improve coverage of health promotion and disease prevention topics. Description: Paper presented to the 6th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 23, 2010.Research completed at the School of Nursing, College of Health Professions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10057/3170 Files in this item: 1
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Lehman, Karen D. (Wichita State University. Graduate School., April 27, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: Evidence-based practice (EBP) has emerged as a marker for health care quality. However, several barriers prevent the transition of nursing research to practice, such as lack of knowledge, lack of time, and little perceived value. The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine the extent of current understanding of EBP, knowledge/skills, and attitudes among registered nurses in an urban Midwestern hospital. A convenience sample of 422 (40.9%) nurses returned the Clinical Effectiveness and EBP Questionnaire. Results indicated that nurses generally had a positive attitude towards EBP. Level of education was found to be an important factor in EBP. However, some inconsistencies were found. ADN-prepared nurses had higher mean scores in EBP process than those with a diploma or BSN, but had the lowest mean scores in attitude. These results indicate that there may be an organizational misunderstanding of EBP. It is, however, possible that the nurses’ higher perceptions of EBP will influence success of implementation. EBP educational programs, therefore, may be met with greater overall consent and improved application. Description: Paper presented to the 3rd Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Wichita State University, April 27, 2007.Research completed at the School of Nursing, College of Health Professions URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10057/713 Files in this item: 1
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