RSS 1.0Nursing electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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Clinical deterioration and perception of cues among medical surgical nurses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)In the medical-surgical setting, failure to rescue events continue to remain prevalent. While failure to rescue events are often proceeded by changes in patient cues (i.e. vital signs), prior research suggests that both ... -
Comprehensive management of pelvic floor dysfunction in women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Objective: Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs) in a urogynecology clinic are uniquely positioned to provide comprehensive, nonsurgical care for women with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) including urinary, defecatory, ... -
A qualitative study exploring nurses' communication about patient safety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that an increased number of bachelor’s prepared nurses at the bedside improves patient safety and outcomes. However, these studies do not stratify their sample into four-year ... -
A mixed methods study of perceived social support based on the medical outcomes study social support survey in adults with repeated challenges with HIV medication adherence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Numerous research studies in the HIV literature have documented social support as a key factor influencing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This is one of only a few studies to examine perceived social support ... -
Exercise participation: sleep quality in Thai older adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Physical activity and social interaction may be related to sleep quality in older adults. This study aimed to explore differences in sleep quality among older adults who performed exercise at elder clubs, older adults who ... -
We are our sisters keeper: the experience of black female clergy responding to intimate partner violence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects all populations, regardless of race, education, or socioeconomic status, Black women are disproportionately affected (43.7 percent) compared to White women (34.6 percent). Although ... -
The experience of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy among childhood cancer survivors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)As the number of childhood cancer survivors (CCS) is increasing, it is imperative to understand the late-effects of childhood cancer therapy to optimize their health and quality of life. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral ... -
Exploring perceptions of healthcare providers use of electronic advance directive forms in electronic health records
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Background: Advance directives (ADs) are documents that allow competent individuals to set forth their medical treatment wishes and/or to name a proxy in the event that they lose the capacity to communicate these decisions ... -
Views of women with dissociative identity disorder on intimate partner violence: a grounded theory approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Abuse and neglect are global phenomena with devastating personal, familial, and societal effects. When occurring in childhood, maltreatment increases the risk for additional abuse experiences across the lifespan. This ... -
The effectiveness of an interactive theatre intervention on improving patient adherence to self-management regimens for breast cancer-related lymphedema
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Breast cancer survivors are at lifetime risk for the development of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL), a chronic, potentially-debilitating, and -disfiguring condition that requires life-long symptom management. ... -
Barriers to obtaining annual diabetic eye exams among adult rural patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Purpose: Examine the barriers experienced by adults living in rural areas to obtaining annual diabetic eye exams (DEE) and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Compliance with Annual Diabetic Eye Exams Survey ... -
Baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes towards obese children, knowledge about childhood obesity, and reported self-efficacy in addressing children's weight as a health problem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Childhood obesity is a significant health problem. This mixed methods study used an online survey to investigate senior baccalaureate nursing students' knowledge about childhood obesity, attitudes toward, and their perceived ... -
The use of surgical safety checklists during time-outs in rural and urban operating rooms
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Information technology use in prediction of rapid response episodes, pressure ulcer status, and 30 day readmission
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Adverse events continue to be high priorities in healthcare. Reimbursement changes have tied prevention of adverse events to advancements in health information technology. Accordingly, early warning systems have been ... -
Impact of religious and spiritual beliefs on neuroendocrine function and health outcomes in breast cancer survivors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Background: Breast cancer survivors rely on religious and spiritual beliefs to cope with breast cancer survivorship. Previous data have shown that ... -
Maternal psychosocial factors related to duration and exclusivity of breastfeeding practices among rural women : the healthy moms and babies study
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Characterization of a novel regulator and predictors of sensitivity to trail-induced apoptosis in breast cancer cells
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The moderating role of social support on the relationship of maternal stress and infants birth weight of pregnant smokers : a secondary data analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Low birth weight (LBW) infants face serious health problems. Maternal psychosocial stress may predict LBW outcomes, but the relationship is not consistent. Other factors such as social support and smoking have been studied ... -
Effects of a self-care deficit nursing theory-designed nursing system on sympton control in children with asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2001)Asthma is the most frequent reason for preventable hospital admissions among children regardless of race or socio-economic status. Since asthma hospitalizations are preventable, an implicit assumption is that parents are ... -
Shake up Missouri: Documenting Fatal Abusive Head Trauma Incidence in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Abusive head trauma (AHT), commonly referred to as "Shaken Baby Syndrome," is the leading cause of fatal inflicted injury among infants. Previous attempts to estimate the incidence of fatal AHT have used inconsistent ...