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The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing is committed as a practice discipline to promoting health and improving health care delivery in Missouri and worldwide through nursing education, research and service. The Sinclair School of Nursing provides a rich learning environment for students of many levels and backgrounds. Our degree opportunities include: a bachelor’s degree, an online RN-to-BSN option, an accelerated BSN program, and our master's and doctoral degree programs.
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Signal detection for pediatric patient deterioration in simulation with nursing students : a mixed methods study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)When nurses delay or fail to detect the signals of clinically significant changes during the early stages of disease complication or patient deterioration, it is known as a failure to rescue (FTR). Pediatric patients in ... -
The return-to-work experiences of Thai women with breast cancer-related lymphedema
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Purpose This study aimed to examine Thai breast cancer survivors' perspectives on how BCRL affected their employment and related quality of life, as well as the culturally-influenced contextual ... -
Using therapeutic suggestions in pre-operative education to improve post-operative pain outcomes in endometriosis surgery : a feasibility study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Pre-operative analgesic education and interventions using therapeutic suggestions have shown efficacy in reduction of pain and opioid use, but few studies have looked at a combination of both strategies, and little consensus ... -
MNRS updated ref list for poster presentation
(2023)An updated literature review reference list to accompany a poster presentation. -
Data for "The effect of mindfulness interventions on stress in medical students : a systematic review and meta-analysis" from Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software
(2023)Three research data sets for "The effect of mindfulness interventions on stress in medical students: A systematic review and meta-analysis" from Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software. -
Exploring perinatal prescription opioid use and misuse in rural settings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Escalation of perinatal opioid use/misuse occurring during prenatal and postpartum phases has become a national public health concern due to the associated significant health risks to both maternal and fetal health. Many ... -
Assessing the feasibility and acceptability of a Health Action Process Approach physical activity and sedentary behavior self-guided workbook in rural adults with Type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Physical inactivity and increased amounts of time spent sedentary pose a significant health risk for adults with Type 2 diabetes (T2DM); increasing physical activity (PA) and reducing sedentary behavior can improve diabetes ... -
Strain, satisfaction, and hospitalization in caregiver/veteran with heart failure dyads: a secondary analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Support provided by informal (unpaid) caregivers (CG) contributes to the overall health of Veterans living with heart failure. Using Kramer's model of the caregiving experience, this secondary analysis of 137 dyads examined ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A meta-analysis exploring the effect of age on weight loss following a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Obesity is a grave concern within the United States, resulting in lost productivity, increased medical costs and obesity related comorbidities with lifelong repercussions. The laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a treatment ... -
A duty to care: male perspectives on their role as caregivers for persons with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)People with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia (ADRD) require a significant amount of care due to its progressive and chronic nature. Most of the care provided to people with ADRD come from family caregivers (FCGs). ... -
Hospital acquired pressure injury in adult orthopedic spine surgery patients: risk factors and risk assessment tools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Approximately 25 percent of all hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) begin in the perioperative area. The study purposes were to identify risk factors in adult surgical patients undergoing orthopedic spine surgery ... -
The transformative impacts of international study on Omani nationals: a phenomenological investigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This study aimed to identify and understand the long-term impacts on study abroad participants' concept of self-identity and to also examine transformative learning experiences in an international setting. Using a qualitative ... -
Enhancing diabetes health outcomes among Haitian migrants living in the Dominican Republic
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global problem that can have a significant negative impact on health. For Haitian migrants living in rural bateyes (i.e., sugarcane industry villages) of the Dominican Republic, ... -
Evaluating organizational research climate to assess research integrity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Failure of the scientific research enterprise to adequately define and respond to research misconduct and detrimental research practices constitutes a significant threat to scientific research. Lapses in research integrity ... -
An analysis of discipline disparities of Black and White students in Springfield public schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)In the existing literature, there is evidence of inequities in the use of exclusionary discipline, however, there is an absence of literature examining why this discrepancy exists in light of substantial efforts to address ... -
Stress levels in veterans with PTSD and equines during therapeutic horseback riding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Military Veterans are at risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to combat while on deployment. Up to 30 percent of Veterans suffer from PTSD and many do not seek treatment due to the ... -
The experience of living with hypertension: a narrative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Hypertension, an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, claims about 17.9 million lives every year. There is a largely uncontrolled hypertension epidemic, which results in significant numbers of life-threatening ...