Department of Otolaryngology, Kochi Medical School, Japan
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He Jing
Chongqing General Hospital, China
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Carrie J. Ngongo
RTI International, United States
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Crystal Slusser
Carilion Clinic, United States
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Kathleen Rodger
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
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Jie Zhang
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
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Valentina Bugani
IRCCS IRST, Italy
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Joanne Singleton
Pace University, United States
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Devi Shanker Malik
Eternal Hospital Jaipur , India
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Catherine Hoyt
RWJBH UNIVERSITY Hospital, New Brunswick NJ, United States
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Helen P Neil
LSU Health New Orleans, United States
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Joelle Salje
Solent Universit, United Kingdom
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Natalie Maples
UT Health San Antonio, United States
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Heloísa De Góes Gigueira Menezes
Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual, Brazil
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Masayo Komoda
Chiba-Nishi General Hospital/Tokyo University of Science, Japan
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Jarina Begum
Manipal Tata medical college, India
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Brenda Wiles
Xavier University, United States
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Andree-anne Matte
MUHC, Canada
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Isabela Girleanu
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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Thomas J. Van Hoof
University of Connecticut School of Nursing, United States
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Melissa Ayala
US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing / Veterans Administration, United States
Ettie Ben Shabat Brain Rehab Academy, Australia
Lesion location as a tool to enhance assessment, treatment and discharge planning for the ‘pushing’ patient
Lateropulsion, also known as ‘pusher syndrome,’ refers to a disturbed sense of verticality where patients misalign their bodies in relation to gravity - often actively pushing away from the midline. These patients can be challenging to manage, requiring targeted assessment and intervention strategies.
Masamitsu Hyodo Department of Otolaryngology, Kochi Medical School, Japan
A Series of Clinical Studies on Spasmodic Dysphonia in Japan
Spasmodic dysphonia (SD) is a rare form of functional dysphonia characterized by involuntary and intermittent spasms of the laryngeal muscles. It is considered focal laryngeal dystonia. To date, the detailed epidemiological information has been unclear. Also, its diagnostic criteria have not been established to lead to a delay of diagnosis.
He Jing Chongqing General Hospital, China
Psychological consistency of cancer patients and its influencing factors
With the continuous improvement of cancer diagnosis and treatment technologies, the survival time and quality of life of cancer patients have been significantly improved. However, the psychological and social problems faced by cancer patients are still inevitable. This study aimed to explore the psychological coherence of cancer patients and its influencing factors, and to design a control group for discussion.
Carrie J. Ngongo RTI International, United States
Causes of genital fistula in nine African countries: A retrospective review
Most urogenital fistulas result from prolonged, obstructed labor or surgical complications. Other causes
include trauma (from accidents, traditional healers, or sexual violence), radiation, carcinoma, infection,
unsafe abortion, and congenital malformation. This retrospecitve records review assesses the circumstances
and causes of fistula development in 6,787 women who developed fistula after 1980 and sought treatment
between 1994 and 2017
Crystal Slusser Carilion Clinic, United States
INVIGORATE: Nursing leadership empowerment – A collaborative program to deepen the people skills of nurse leaders in our organization
Nursing leaders are in an increasingly demanding profession with intricate and complex roles, critical goals and broadening responsibilities. As healthcare systems nationwide rebuild, recover, and refocus from COVID-19, the environment of nursing today has led to stagnating engagement, high turnover, mental health issues, compounded by a lack of leadership training and experience needed to perform their jobs confidently.
Kathleen Rodger University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Managing at risk nursing students: The clinical instructor experience
Clinical nursing instructors are responsible for providing optimal learning experiences and evaluating student performance, while maintaining patient safety in acute care settings. Our undergraduate Bachelor of Science in nursing program in Canada recently experienced an unusually high number of students who failed a compulsory medical surgical clinical course
Jie Zhang Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Effect of oncolytic viral intervention combined with chemotherapy and adverse reaction management in patients with liver metastasis of gastrointestinal malignancy
The liver is a key target organ for colorectal and gastric cancer metastasis . Management of liver metastasis is one of the priorities and difficulties in the treatment of colorectal and gastric cancers . This study aimed to investigate the efficacy, adverse effects, and coping strategies of oncolytic virus injection in patients with liver metastases of gastrointestinal malignancies.
Valentina Bugani IRCCS IRST, Italy
Radioligand therapies in cancer: mapping educational landscape in Europe
A high-quality questionnaire, with emphasis on survey scales, formulation and validity of the different items was designed. An expert validation process was undertaken. The survey was circulated among medical specialties involved in cancer treatment, universities and nursing organizations.156 questionnaires were distributed and 95 responses received
Joanne Singleton Pace University, United States
Canines Assisting in Health
Today more than 61 million people in the United States live with disabilities. Assistance animals, specifically, service dogs are known to help mitigate disabilities and support dependence for the human they are teamed with. Individuals with disabilities have the right under the Americans with
Devi Shanker Malik Eternal Hospital Jaipur , India
Hydrocele of canal of Nuck in adult females A series of two cases
The canal of Nuck was first described by a Dutch Anatomist Anton Nuck in 1691.Hydrocele of canal of Nuck are usually painless but sometimes symptoms can be acute or chronic and infection of the hydrocele are also possible . Ultrasonography can be initial imaging because of it’s low cost and wide availability. MRI could be used for complex cases and for further evaluation. The hydrocelectomy with mesh repair is the treatment of choice
Catherine Hoyt RWJBH UNIVERSITY Hospital, New Brunswick NJ, United States
Reducing Inpatient Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries with Nursing Interdisciplinary Collaboration under the Direction of the WOCN Team
Hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) result from localized damage to the skin and/or underlying soft tissue. The injuries are usually caused by prolonged periods of unrelieved pressure on the skin or pressure in combination with shear forces. RWJUH data reveal a HAPI rate of 5.45 for 2022. In the US, the average cost of a HAPI is $10,708/ patient, with an overall cost of $26.8 billion
Helen P Neil LSU Health New Orleans, United States
Post-stroke depression: Clinical relevance for rehabilitation nursing
Depression is a common experience for stroke survivors and may adversely affect rehabilitation outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review is to expand the understanding of depression following a stroke and the clinical relevance to rehabilitation nursing. At this stage in the systematic review, post stroke depression will be defined as an emotional disorder afflicting stroke survivors
Joelle Salje Solent Universit, United Kingdom
"Implementation of a virtual student placement to improve the application of theory to practice"
The primary aim of undergraduate, pre-registration nursing education is to prepare students to practise as registered nurses who can effectively apply theory to practice, asking placements to support the practice element of the programme. However, the theory-practice gap is a long-standing challenge within nurse education, as nurses continue to practise with incomplete knowledge supporting their actions.
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Natalie Maples UT Health San Antonio, United States
Perspectives of Patients and Providers in Using Shared Decision Making in Psychiatry
There is increased interest over the last decade in the use of Shared Decision Making with individuals with serious mental illness to improve engagement in treatment and clinical outcomes
Heloísa De Góes Gigueira Menezes Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual, Brazil
Relationship between leadership coaching and nurses’ resilience in hospital environments
This is a cross-sectional study, carried out with nurses, nursing assistants and technicians. The objective was to analyze the relationship between leadership coaching and nurses resilience in hospital environments
Masayo Komoda Chiba-Nishi General Hospital/Tokyo University of Science, Japan
Ivermectin via unique Whole Body Bathing for Elderly Patients with Scabies
A new whole-body bathing for scabies in which patients are immersed in a liquid containing ivermectin (IVM) has been devised. This method is safer and more cost-effective because IVM can be applied evenly throughout the body and IVM was not detected in the blood after the bath.
Jarina Begum Manipal Tata medical college, India
Public Health Leadership : A learning approach towards positive health outcomes
Health care professionals are more focused on curative health in the current world, however we need a holistic approach for positive health outcomes. Similarly public health is neglected in present day and public healthleadership is much less known to all. In this context i will be discussing on role of public health leaders in the current world for provision of effective health care services.
Brenda Wiles Xavier University, United States
Utilizing an interprofessional education assignment to promote understanding of healthcare teams
The complexity of healthcare requires that students begin to understand the concept of interdisciplinary teams early in the curriculum. Few studies have measured effectiveness of IP education early in undergraduate education.
Andree-anne Matte MUHC, Canada
Quality improvement project: an online discussion forum for the support of nurse preceptors orienting newly hired nurses
Preceptorship in nursing is a complex responsibility that is often performed without any formal preparation. In nursing literature, there is consensus that nurse preceptors should be better supported and receive education regarding this role. There is however scarcity of evaluative evidence on educational strategies for preceptors of newly hired nurses transitioning to a new role
Isabela Girleanu Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Gender differences in acute care treatments for cardiovascular diseases
This narrative review aimed to identify gender-related differences in multiple cardiovascular disease treatments and to provide an overview of the possible causes to aid in establishment of a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk profile.
Thomas J. Van Hoof University of Connecticut School of Nursing, United States
A scoping review of retrieval practice (test-enhanced learning) in nursing education
The science of learning (learning science) is an emerging field that offers evidence-based strategies to improve teaching and learning. One highly effective learning-science strategy is retrieval practice, also known as test-enhanced learning, which consists of using effortful review
Melissa Ayala US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing / Veterans Administration, United States
Investigation of Predictors of Health and Fitness Perceptions among Defense Health Agency (DHA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Beneficiaries Who Take Dietary Supplements
The purpose of this study was to predict dietary supplements use among Defense Health Agency and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries who were scheduled for surgical procedures. Design This was a predictive descriptive multicenter study with a convenience sample of 2,623 adult sub jects. After institutional review board exemption, data collection occurred preoperatively via electronic survey. Participation was voluntary and data unidentifiable