Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin. School of Nursing, 1974. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1969. / Typewritten. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-108).

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1966. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 104-107).

Thesis (M.S.)--Boston University

M.Cur. (Community Nursing) / The emphasis has moved from curative to services in South Africa, therefore the assurance mechanisms is now essential primary health care establishing of quality with the announcement of the devolution of primary health care services to the local authority, by the Minister of Health in 1991, the role fulfillment and accountability of the community health nurse becomes much more complex and greater demands are continuously made. The need for standards in child health nursing in a local authority led to this study. Relevant literature was explored in respect of the main variables and concepts of the child health nursing practice, whereby theoretical validity is confirmed for the formulation of the nursing standards in this respect. Nursing standards for child health nursing as rendered by the community health nurse in the local authorities on the Witwatersrand, were formulated. These standards were validated by a representative group of experts on regional level. The validation process consisted of a two-stage research technique. The statistical validity was calculated by means of a content validity index for each standard. All the standards (N=86) were considered valid, but sixteen (19%) require reformulation standards form the basis of the quality assurance process. These should equip the community health nurse with valuable guidelines to promote quality nursing care in respect of child health in the local authority. It is recommended that these standards should serve as optimum standards for the community health nurse concerned with child health nursing in the local authority.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a nursing intervention on the mother's postpartum adjustment and perception of her infant. The intervention was designed to give information about infant behaviour patterns; and to assist the mother in identifying the behavioural responses and reflex behaviours characteristic of her infant. A quasi-experimental design was utilized with random assignment of the twenty-five married primiparous participants to either an experimental or a control group. The subjects in the experimental group took part in the nursing intervention approximately twelve days following their infants' births; the fathers of the infants were also present during the intervention. All participants completed the Neonatal Perception Inventory and the Postnatal Research Inventory one month postpartum. Data were also obtained from the mothers' hospital records. Statistical analysis comparing the scores for the two groups indicated that experimental group mothers had a more positive perception of their infants. In addition, they reported less depression and irritability and fewer negative feelings towards caring for their babies. There were no differences between experimental and control group mothers on seven other scales of maternal adjustment. Correlations between the perception scale and maternal adjustment inventory across all subjects showed that positive perception of the infant was associated with low scores on scales of depression, irritability, fear or concern for the baby, and the mother's need for reassurance. These findings were discussed in relation to their implications for clinical practice. Suggestions for further research into other variables that may be influential in the postpartum period were also outlined. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Nursing, School of / Graduate

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the process of complex healthcare decision-making by parents for their children within the milieu of a pediatric palliative care team. As healthcare has advanced, the number of children living with complex chronic conditions has increased. Decision-making by parents for their children referred to palliative care has not, up to this point, been widely explored by nursing. A purposeful sample of 22 participants, parents of children in life-limiting or life-threatening situations were asked: What matters most during the process of complex healthcare decision-making? A constant comparative method was used to analyze data collected from semistructured interviews and the theory of embodying parenting in the midst of conflicting complexity emerged. J. Watson’s (2020) theory of human caring grounded the researcher in living caritas processes throughout the study. All participants experienced a disruption of their expected parenting and family normal. Through constant comparative data analysis, the core category of embodying parenting was identified. Feeling respected as the parent, thoughtfully making right decisions, and maintaining presence support embodying parenting. The basic social process identified was finding a unique path. The process of finding a unique path included connecting with a supportive community, claiming decisional authority, moderating negative thoughts and feelings, and adjusting expectations. Living in peace was achieved by finding a unique path to embodying parenting in the midst of conflicting complexity. For the participants in this study, accepting circumstances, feeling gratitude, and perceiving life differently led to living in peace. / Includes bibliography. / Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2020. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection

Implementation of an Evidence-Based Childhood Obesity Toolkit in a Rural Pediatric Clinic in Cookeville, TN: A Quality Improvement Project Dawn G. Johnson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Tennessee Technological University Nursing 6802 – DNP Project Development Dr. Victoria Pope & Dr. Candice Short March 23, 2022 Author Note Dawn G. Johnson https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7090-8036 College of Nursing, Tennessee Technological University There are no conflicts of interest to disclose. Correspondence concerning this manuscript should be addressed to Dawn G. Johnson, Tennessee Technological University, 248 Haven Lane, Algood, TN 38506 Email: djohnson@tntech.edu Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement project is to increase the early identification of overweight or obese children in the primary care setting and provide education through the implementation of an evidence-based childhood obesity toolkit. Aims: This project aims to implement the Healthy Care for Healthy Kids Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Management Plan to educate patients and parents about childhood obesity. The Healthy Care for Healthy Kids Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey Management Plan is an evidence-based questionnaire and action plan used by healthcare providers in the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. Processes: Nurses will provide the toolkit to children ages 5-18 who present to the clinic for well-child examinations and have a BMI classified as overweight or obese. Providers will then review the screening toolkit with the patient and family and make a corrective plan of action. The screening tool will then be signed by the patient, caregiver, and provider and placed in the child’s electronic medical record. Results: To be determined after project implementation is complete. Results are anticipated to be that more overweight and obese children are identified by the clinic and proper education is provided to the patient and family. Limitations: The study is limited to one location and only available to the providers who perform well-child examinations. Conclusions: Implementation of an evidence-based childhood obesity toolkit in the pediatric setting with increase the early identification of overweight and obese children. Keywords: childhood obesity, pediatric obesity, toolkit, obesity, overweight

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that often presents as genital warts, but may also lead to cancers, including those of the vagina, penis, mouth and tonsils. Despite three vaccines being currently available to prevent HPV, the HPV vaccine retains a low national average vaccination rate when compared to the Tetanus-Diptheria- Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. Considering the need for improvement it is important to identify factors that may be contributing to this low national immunization rate, one of them being parental race. The purpose of this literature review is to identify whether race affects parents' intent to vaccinate their children against HPV. A database search of CINAHL Plus with Full Text, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO was conducted and a total of 13 articles were reviewed based on the relevance to the purpose of the literature review. While racial differences were noted, there were other factors that also affect a parent's intent to vaccinate their children against HPV. There is more research to be done when looking at how race may independently affect a parent's intent to vaccinate their children against HPV.

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