Volume 1, Issue 1, 2009
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Pilot Study: Brief Educational Intervention for Mother-Baby Nursing Staff on Ask, Advise, and Refer for Tobacco Cessation
(2009-07-23)Purpose: Maternal smoking is the greatest modifiable risk factor for the prevention of tobacco-related adverse health outcomes to both the infant and the mother. While nurses working in maternal care units are primed to ... -
Culture Change in Nursing Homes: The Perception of Leaders Versus Staff
(2009-07-23)The elderly population in Kansas is growing, leading to an increased need for nursing home care. To improve the quality of life for residents and staff, many facilities have implemented care models called culture change ... -
Acculturation and Alcohol Use Among Immigrant Hispanic & Latina Women
(2009-07-23)Acculturation of immigrant Hispanic and Latina women may be directly related to their alcohol consumption. This use of alcohol may result in negative physical and psychosocial consequences. Previous research has not addressed ... -
Using Conversation Skills in a Self-Care Intervention for Care-Givers of Stroke Survivors
(2009-07-23)Most stroke survivors return home and rely heavily on family and friends for support. Caregiver responsibilities often are underestimated and can result in negative outcomes for the caregiver. Nurses can use specific ... -
Patient Self-Report Compared to Nurse Assessment of Depression in Heart Failure
(2009-07-23)HF patients with clinical depression are at greater risk for rehospitalization and have higher mortality rates than those without depression. The purpose of this study was to use content analysis to identify factors that ... -
The CES-D: Measuring Effectiveness in Screening for Prenatal Depression
(2009-07-23)Prenatal depression, though less famous than postpartum depression, has serious implications for maternal and fetal outcomes. Estimates suggest that depression affects 7-13% of all adult women in the United States, while, ... -
The Journal of BSN Honors Research, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2009
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