Browsing Honors College by Author "Nursing"
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SECONDARY ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF MOBILITY ON BARIATRIC PATIENTS HAVING WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Williams, Danielle (East Carolina University, 2018-05-03)Mobility typically becomes an issue in the elderly, people with injuries and severely obese individuals. Severely obese, bariatric patients were the focus of a study conducted by Roberson, Neil, Pories, & Rose (2016). A ... -
Signature Honors Project: Healthy Pals
Butler, Hannah (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)This senior honors project is focused on working as a group to fix a wicked problem around Greenville. Originally, my group concentrated on sexually transmitted infections on East Carolina University campus. After the first ... -
Sleep and Myocardial Infarction Reoccurrence
Flynn, Adam (East Carolina University, 2017-05-05)Roughly every 42 seconds an American experiences a myocardial infarction (MI). More importantly, over a third will have another MI within 6 years. Approximately 34% of deaths from heart disease could have been delayed or ... -
Smoking Habits of In-family Caregivers of Children with Special Healthcare Needs: A Case Study
Miller, Makenze (East Carolina University, 2017-06-09)The purpose of this study was to understand the smoking habits of caregivers of children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) in an inner-city, low-income population. CSHCN have a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, ... -
Sociodemographic Influences on Spiritual Well-Being Among Latino Leaders
Alford, Claudia (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Background: Latinos with cancer face serious health disparities in palliative care. Spirituality is vital to end of life (EOL) decision-making among Latinos, yet no studies examined how sociodemographic variables influence ... -
Solving a Wicked Problem: Preventing Student Isolation
Squires, Abigail (East Carolina University, 2021-04-23)Mental health difficulties are becoming increasingly associated with college students, and ECU has proven to be no exception in recent years. From a review of the relevant literature on the topic, it became clear that ... -
STRESS, COPING, AND CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH IN AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Piper, Carly (East Carolina University, 2022-12-08)African American female caregivers experience higher levels of stress and burden, and lower levels of psychological well-being compared to other populations. High levels of stress can increase cardiometabolic risk factors, ... -
Structural Competency: Evaluation of Qualitative Results of Pilot Study
Calogero, Christie (East Carolina University, 2022-05-06)Structural competency is an approach to training healthcare providers to address social and structural barriers that impede certain communities from receiving equal and quality healthcare. The purpose of this project was ... -
TESTING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN ONLINE PARENTAL BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM
Tyson, Jacqueline Elizabeth (East Carolina University, 2019-05-02)Experiencing the death of a child can impact multiple aspects of the parent’s overall health, composed of physical, mental, and social health, and can even impact the parent’s ability to sleep (Dias et al., 2017). The ... -
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND THE MORAL DILEMMAS SCHOOL NURSES ENCOUNTER
Grubbs, Kara Brooke (East Carolina University, 2018-12-07)Medication administration practices of school nurses vary as some primarily administer medications while others delegate this task to school personnel. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between ... -
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FAMILY CAREGIVER EXPERIENCES WITH VALIDATION THEORY VERSUS REALITY ORIENTATION (RO)
Fuller, Cassidy (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Introduction: Due to the increasing prevalence of dementia worldwide, it is imperative that all caregivers understand how to most effectively communicate and care for people living with dementia. Most of the care provided ... -
The Evaluation of Instructor Competency in Informatics
Biser, Natalia G (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)The use of technology is increasingly prevalent in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare venues, so nursing programs across the country should integrate it into their curricula by 2022. In 2021, the American Association ... -
The Impact of Community Health Agencies on the Prevention of Breast Cancer in Underserved Populations
Wolford, Heather (East Carolina University, 2016-04-29)The purpose of this project was to identify barriers that prevent women from adhering to recommended screening practices or seeking help when they have concerns about their breast health. Health disparities concerning ... -
THE IMPACTS OF NURSING STUDENTS’ BURNOUT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Hutto, Hailey (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)As nursing students are preparing for their clinical careers, they are also learning negative patterns for dealing with stress. Burnout significantly effects the well-being of nurses and their quality of care. The purpose ... -
THE IMPACTS OF NURSING STUDENTS’ BURNOUT ON STUDENTS’ PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Dorn, Alexandra N. (East Carolina University, 2021-05-28)Stress in nursing students is a significant concern due to the demanding nature of nursing school courses. Students are not only expected to succeed academically but also must learn to deal with the challenges of patient ... -
THE PREVALENCE OF ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES FOR LATINOS WITH CANCER IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Neal, Kayla D (East Carolina University, 2020-05-04)An advance directive is a document containing a patient’s wishes for care during their end of life. These documents are important in protecting the patients autonomy when they are unable to make their own healthcare ... -
The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression
tingen, kendall (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Postpartum depression is a psychological complication experienced by the mother post-childbirth, and the time it lasts varies from woman to woman. This mental health disorder is diagnosed by a healthcare provider and can ... -
The Relationships Among Nursing Students’ Stress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Caring Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Shepherd, Morgan (East Carolina University, 2022-05-05)Background: Among the challenges that higher education faces, students’ mental health issues have become prominent. This study aimed to examine nursing students’ current state of mental health, including stress and ... -
The Utilization of Interprofessional Education in Nursing Education to Close the Communication Gap Among Healthcare Teams: An Integrative Review
Harvey, Jillian Irene (East Carolina University, 2023-04-25)Aim: The aim of this integrative review is to explore relevant literature that identifies the significance of and current advancements in interprofessional education, in order to make needed recommendations for nursing ... -
UNDERSTANDING INFANT FEEDING PRACTICES IN UNDERSERVED MOTHERS
Miskow, Kimberly Denise (East Carolina University, 2016-05-02)Abstract Purpose: A program evaluation was conducted to assess the barriers and facilitators for breastfeeding among low-income, minority women. Methods: The records of 54 postpartum women served by a local health department ...