Browsing by Author "Nursing"
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Emergence delirium subsequent to general anesthesia in service members who served during the global war on terrorism.
Wilson, John Tyler (East Carolina University, 2011)The primary aims of this study were to investigate, through active duty Army anesthesia provider's perceptions, the following: 1) the extent and seriousness of emergence delirium (ED) in service members; 2) effects of ED ... -
Emergency Preparedness Education Inclusive of Chronic Disease and Access and Functional Needs
Hartman, Mackenzie Ann (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)The number of disasters is increasing worldwide and the level of knowledge of and preparation for such disasters may be inadequate, particularly among vulnerable populations. Emergency preparedness education by health care ... -
Evaluation of a Community Adolescent Parenting Program
Welborn, Holden (East Carolina University, 2017-05-03)Adolescent parenting presents multiple factors that affect the health of both mother and child, such as early school drop-out, fewer employment opportunities, and depression. Programs offered to help adolescent parents ... -
Evaluation of the Fresh Start Program from the Patient's Perspective
Turner, Amy Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2023-12-05)The objective of this study was to examine the experience and perceptions of participants from the Fresh Start Produce Prescription (FSPRx) program. Produce prescription (PRx) programs promote the consumption of fruits and ... -
EVIDENCE BASED ASTHMA MANAGEMENT WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
Howard, Sydney (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)Asthma is a chronic disease that requires adequate management. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology [AAAAI], 2015), 185 children had asthma-related deaths nationwide in 2007. In North Carolina ... -
Examination of Culture, Place and Environmental Heat Stress on Fluid Intake and Hydration Status Among Latino Farmworkers
Mizelle, Elizabeth G (East Carolina University, 2021-05-03)Agriculture is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States, including a disproportion risk of death from heat-related illnesses (HRIs). Proper hydration mitigates HRI, yet farmworkers report not drinking ... -
Examining Factors Associated with Physical Activity During Cardiac Rehabilitation
Grogan, Meagan (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Recurrent myocardial infarctions (MIs) account for a third of the incident rate for all MIs. Physical activity (PA) is an important health behavior to prevent a recurrent MI. Fatigue, sleepiness, anxiety, and depression ... -
Examining infertility-related stress and quality of life in women who undergo and forgo infertility treatment
Thomas, Emily (East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Infertility treatments are known to cause high levels of stress and low quality of life (QoL) in women who experience infertility, or the inability to conceive after a year of unprotected sexual intercourse. Women may ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
Barnes, Christine Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)Pressure injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, muscle, and tissue believed to be damaged by external pressure usually due to lack of movement/mobility and remaining in one position. Most injuries (PrIs) are areas of skin, ... -
EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY
Barnes, Christine (East Carolina University, 2022-07-15)EXAMINING THE CONVERGENT CONSTRUCT VALIDITY OF THE BRADEN SCALE’S MOBILITY AND ACTIVITY SUBSCALES IN NURSING HOMES USING TRIAXIAL ACCELEROMETRY By Christine Barnes July 2022 Director of Dissertation: Susan M. Kennerly, ... -
Examining the Outcomes of a Community-Academic Partnership
Forbis, Kelly (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)In the fall of 2013, a community-academic partnership was established between the ECU College of Nursing and Wells Elementary School in Wilson, North Carolina. Community-academic partnerships have been shown to provide ... -
Examining the Relationships between Parental Mental Health, Feeding Styles and Weight in Formula-Fed Infants
Nelson, Taylor B (East Carolina University, 2022-04-28)Formula-fed infants are at greater risk for obesity compared to breastfed infants; however, some families are not able to or choose not to breastfeed. Parental feeding styles have been associated with infant weight, and ... -
Examining the Use of Internet-Based Interventions Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Willard, Samantha R (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Internet-based interventions are helpful for cancer survivors. Minorities are afflicted with cancer at higher rates than white survivors but are not represented in these interventions. Therefore, this review aimed to ... -
EXPLORING FACILITATORS AND BARRIERS IN ADVANCE CARE PLANNING WITH LATINO LEADERS
Harris, Abigail (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Latinos are one of the largest minority groups in the United States who suffer from health disparities in end-of-life care. Advance care planning aids individuals, their families, and clinicians with critical decision ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Childhood Immunization Rates
Boop, Meghan (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Background: Coverage for childhood vaccinations has fallen below Healthy People 2020 targets. Known barriers to childhood immunizations include vaccination opposition, low parental education, low income, health systems’ ... -
Exploring the Use of Integrative Therapies during Pregnancy
Nelson, Taylor (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Background: About 60% of women experience back pain while pregnant (Jayson, 2016). “Morning sickness” affects about 80-90% of pregnant women (Viljoen, Visser, Koen, & Musekiwa, 2014). Stress and anxiety during pregnancy ... -
Facilitating Conversations About Advance Care Planning with Latino Leaders Using the Hello Game
Hupp, Teresa Ann (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)North Carolina has a growing Latino population with an increasing cancer mortality rate. Latinos have disproportionately low engagement in advance care planning (ACP) compared to White and Black adults. For some population ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEW GRADUATE NURSE WORK SATISFACTION AND TURNOVER INTENTION
Weir, Ashleigh Ella-Dawn (East Carolina University, 2018-12-06)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of personal (psychological capital), situational (structural empowerment, leader empowerment and support, and unit characteristics: job demands, job resources, and ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION OF SEPSIS
Brown, Carolyn C. (East Carolina University, 2017-06-02)The incidence of sepsis is increasing and is one of the most frequent causes of death in hospitals in the United States. Sepsis is a heterogeneous clinical syndrome that is difficult to identify in rapid clinical settings ... -
Factors Facilitating Peer-Reviewed Publication by Clinical Nurses in Magnet Settings
Tyndall, Deborah E (East Carolina University, 2016-05-03)Clinical nurses are in pivotal positions to generate best practices to influence health care reform and advance nursing science in hospital settings. It is critical that clinical nurses disseminate these best practices ...