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Do cinnamon supplements improve glycemic control in adults with T2DM?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
). Supplements decreased fasting glucose levels in some studies, but the evidence isn't consistent and hasn't been correlated with clinically significant improvements in glycemic control....
Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Does concurrent use of clopidogrel and PPIs increase CV risk in patients with ACS? Evidence-based answer: No. Adding a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in patients taking antiplatelet medications such as clopidogrel for acute ...
Which medications work best for menorrhagia?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2020)
Q: Which medications work best for menorrhagia? Evidence-based answer: Four medications have been shown to reduce menstrual blood loss (MBL) significantly in placebo-controlled randomized controlled trials (RCTs): the ...
Nursing professional development in ambulatory care: what is it?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Nursing professional development (NPD) practitioners play an important role in ensuring the quality and safety of nursing care and in guiding nurses through practice transitions. In recent years, an increasing number of ...
Transforming the ethical behavior of clinicians through pedagogical innovation: sensemaking as a means to promote ethical practice in the face of moral ambiguity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Even though there is evidence to suggest that teaching normative ethical theory has limited influence on the ethical behavior of clinicians, typical pedagogy in clinical ethics continues to focus on adherence to professional duties...
Nursing Faculty Perspectives Regarding the Effectiveness of Prelicensure Nursing Education
(2020)
; (e) unrealistic expectations from stakeholders; (f) teaching in an era of information explosion and health care reform; and (g) high quality student clinical experiences. Key findings ranged from faculty responsibility for student readiness without a...
Using photo-elicitation to explore challenges and creativity in self-managing breast cancer-related lymphedema and work by U.S. Hispanic/Latina survivors : a case study approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a sequela of breast cancer treatment. Women diagnosed with breast cancer have a lifetime risk of developing this incurable condition. A growing ethnic population in the United ...
Exploring novice RN's perception of ACLS simulation : recognition and prevention of failure to rescue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
provides a foundation for exploring novice RN's perceptions of clinical behavior towards responding to changes in patient condition through the use of ACLS simulation. Lastly, the purpose of this study, aims and research questions are noted. Chapter 2 is a...
Communication at the end-of-life among advanced cancer patients in Ghana: what patients have to say
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Individuals with life-limiting illnesses require information and good communication throughout their illness. Effective end-of-life communication (EOLC) improves patients' understanding of their condition, care, and treatment ...
Supporting disaster impacted youth : evaluation of a universally delivered online mindfulness intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
and reveals a significant relationship between youth-reported mindfulness and various social and emotional outcomes within study participants, warranting continued inquiry within this scope of research....
Winning when the odds are against you : a narrative inquiry of African American female persistence at a predominantly white university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
African American females are enrolling and graduating college at increasing rates and outpacing their male counterparts to graduation. While their graduation rates increase, narratives of their journeys to and through ...
The etiologic, theory-based, ontogenetic hierarchical framework of alcohol use disorder: a translational systematic review of reviews
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Modern nosologies (e.g., ICD-11, DSM-5) for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and dependence prioritize reliability and clinical presentation over etiology, resulting in a diagnosis that is not always strongly grounded in basic theory and research. Within...
Expanding the Informatics Competencies of Nurse Practitioners Through Online Learning
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Nurse practitioners’ informatics competencies are not well-understood due to a lack of studies, and limited evidence alludes to the potential need to improve the informatics competencies of nurse practitioners. The primary ...
Medical students' narratives of peer bullying in women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
inquiry and through a feminist lens, this study reviews Queen Bee Syndrome and its parallel constructs in a medical education setting. Study participants revealed varying degrees of bullying. Findings include risks and rewards of friendships in women...
Examining the relationships between socio-scientific reasoning, content knowledge, and personal interest
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Socio-Scientific Issues (SSI) appear to be a viable means for promoting students' development of science literacy, providing relevance to scientific concepts for students to apply their understandings and make sense of ...
A Narrative Analysis of Spiritual Coping in Individuals with Terminal Heart Failure
(2021)
Approximately 6 million Americans have heart failure with treatment costs estimated at $30.7 billion annually. Those in late stages of the disease experience profound physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. Spiritual ...
Secondary benefits of family member participation in treatments for childhood disorders : a multilevel meta-analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Family-based treatments for children with mental health, physical health, and developmental disorders often convey secondary benefits to ...
The nature of evidence utilized in healthcare architectural design decisions at five Midwestern critical access hospitals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Building a replacement hospital is a once in a lifetime experience for any healthcare administrator and the design decisions made during the building process can have a lasting impact on stake holders and end users for ...
When they see us : an initial development and evaluation of a culturally responsive police interaction training for black adolescents with ASD
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The purpose of the current study was to conduct a qualitative and experimental analysis of a culturally informed police safety skills training for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Qualitative focus groups ...
Older adult gay & bisexual male veterans' perception of access and cultural competence within the health care system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
. Participants emphasized the importance of a strong clinical relationship with providers and offered diverse opinions about the impact of previous homophobic incidents and their military background. They suggested strategies for medical providers to provide more...