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Analyzing Mental Health Shifts Among Migrant Workers in Korea: A Comparative Study During and Post the COVID-19 Era Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-20 Shiva Raj Acharya, Yong Chul Shin, Deog Hwan Moon
In the midst of a pandemic like COVID-19, migrant workers are highly vulnerable to the risk of mental health challenges and disorders. This study aimed to examine the variations in mental health and associated factors among migrant workers in Korea during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 830 migrant workers were included in this quantitative population-based study across two distinct COVID-19
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Identification of Nocturnal Leg Cramps and Affecting Factors in COPD Patients: Logistic Regression and Artificial Neural Network Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-20 Burcu Çuvalci, Sevilay Hintistan, Yilmaz Bülbül
Although there are many sleep-related complaints in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, nocturnal leg cramps have not been adequately and extensively studied. This study fills a significant gap in the literature by determining the prevalence and influencing factors of nocturnal leg cramps in COPD patients. However, our findings also underscore the need for further research, inspiring
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Exploring the Perspectives of Unhoused Adults and Providers Across the HCV Care Continuum Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Benissa E. Salem, Helena Almeida, Sarah Akure Wall, Kartik Yadav, Alicia H. Chang, Lillian Gelberg, Adeline Nyamathi
Hepatitis C virus (HCV), the most common blood-borne infection, disproportionately affects people experiencing homelessness (PEH); however, HCV interventions tailored for PEH are scarce. This study utilized a community-based participatory approach to assess perceptions of HCV treatment experiences among HCV-positive PEH, and homeless service providers (HSP) to develop and tailor the “I am HCV Free”
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Predicting Neutropenic Sepsis in Patients with Hematologic Malignancy: A Retrospective Case–Control Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Jiwon Lee, Hee-Ju Kim
Neutropenic sepsis (NS) is one of the leading causes of death among patients with hematologic malignancies. Identifying its predictive factors is fundamental for early detection. Few studies have evaluated the predictive factors in relation to microbial infection confirmation, which is clinically important for initiating sepsis treatment. This study aimed to determine whether selected biomarkers (i
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The Evaluation of Content Relevance and Representativeness of the New Stroke Risk Screening Scales Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Suebsarn Ruksakulpiwat, Joachim G. Voss, Abhilash K Challa, Aaron Kudlowitz
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Early and comprehensive risk identification is essential for identifying individuals at high risk for stroke. This study aimed to evaluate each question in the new Stroke Risk Screening Scales (SRSS) and assess the domains for content relevance and representativeness. Initially, six stroke experts were invited to evaluate the SRSS questions
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Effect of Meaning-in-Life Interventions for Advanced Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Youjin Kim, Soo-Hyun Nam, Boyoung Hwang
This study aimed to explore the effects of meaning-in-life intervention on meaning in life, quality of life, spiritual well-being, anxiety, and depression in advanced cancer patients. Databases, including Ovid Medline, Cochrane, PsycINFO, CINAHL, and Embase, were searched to identify relevant randomized controlled trials based on predefined criteria. Seven studies were included. Meta-analysis was performed
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Disparities in Liver Transplant Outcomes: Race/Ethnicity and Individual- and Neighborhood-Level Socioeconomic Status Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-28 Niharika Gummaraj Srinivas, Ye Chen, Angie Mae Rodday, Dami Ko
Race/ethnicity and individual-level socioeconomic status (SES) may contribute to health disparities in liver transplant (LT) outcomes. The socioeconomic conditions of a neighborhood may either mitigate or exacerbate these health disparities. This retrospective study investigated the relationship between race/ethnicity, individual- and neighborhood-level SES, and LT outcomes, and whether neighborhood-level
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Delirium Mediated the Association Between a History of Falls and Short-Term Mortality Risk in Critically Ill Ischemic Stroke Patients Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Hongtao Cheng, Xiaozhen Xu, Yonglan Tang, Xin Yang, Yitong Ling, Shanyuan Tan, Zichen Wang, Wai-kit Ming, Jun Lyu
Patients with ischemic stroke have an increased propensity to fall, resulting in significant physical and psychological distress. This study examined the association between falls in the 3 months prior to intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality within 28 days among 2950 adult ICU patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke from 2008 to 2019, focusing on the potential mediating role of delirium
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The Role of the Cardiac Surgery Patient in Pain Management: The Patient Perspective Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-22 Laura L. Walton, Elsie Duff, Rakesh C. Arora, Diana E. McMillan
One and a half million cardiac surgeries are completed worldwide each year where undertreated postoperative pain increases the risk of patient morbidity and mortality. Patient-centered pain management is recommended to improve patient outcomes but there is insufficient information regarding how the patient views their role. The objective of this study is to explore cardiac surgery patients’ perspectives
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How Individuals with Mental Health Challenges Coped During the COVID-19 Pandemic Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-16 Devon Richardson, Frances Aranda, Judith A. Cook, Margaret Swarbrick
There is growing awareness of the significant mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on many Americans. Less is known about the effects on individuals who were living with mental health conditions prior to the pandemic’s onset. In addition, little research has explored how this group is coping positively with the challenges of COVID-19. Understanding the strengths these individuals bring to
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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Promote Health Equity Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Jung In Park
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Machine Learning Predicts Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters-Related Deep Vein Thrombosis Using Patient Features and Catheterization Technology Features Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Yuan Sheng, Wei Gao
This study aims to use patient feature and catheterization technology feature variables to train the corresponding machine learning (ML) models to predict peripherally inserted central catheters-deep vein thrombosis (PICCs-DVT) and analyze the importance of the two types of features to PICCs-DVT from the aspect of “input-output” correlation. To comprehensively and systematically summarize the variables
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Cultural Beliefs of Afghan Refugee Women Toward Gynecological Cancer: A Qualitative Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-27 Nilgun Kuru Alici, Ayse Arikan Donmez, Ali Oguncer
Gynecological cancers constitute an important global health problem with increasing incidence and prevalence. The aim of this study was to explain gynecologic cancer knowledge, attitudes, and cultural beliefs of Afghan refugee women living in Türkiye. This research was carried out as a descriptive phenomenological design for qualitative research. The study was conducted at the Refugee Support Center
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The Role of Philosophical Tools in Nursing Research Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-27 Keith A. Meadows
The objective of this article is to illustrate the importance of the role philosophy and its tools play in the designing and undertaking of nursing research and its importance to be understood by the practicing researcher to ensure the selected methodology and the tools used provide the framework for obtaining reliable and valid answers to their research questions. The article discusses the three major
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Experience of Diagnosis and Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy in Women with Chronic Kidney Disease Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Miriam Álvarez-Villarreal, Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Ana San Martín-Gómez, Stella Maris Gómez-Sánchez, Antonio Gil-Crujera, Domingo Palacios-Ceña
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has considerable effects on the quality of life of female patients. Receiving the diagnosis and beginning renal replacement therapy (RRT) has a great personal impact on patients. The purpose of this study was to describe the experience of female patients with CKD at an ambulatory dialysis unit regarding diagnosis, life changes, and initiation of RRT. A qualitative exploratory
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High-Dimensional Data and Biobehavioral Research Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-06-20 Melissa D. Pinto
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Perioperative Sleep Disturbance in Surgical Patients: A Concept Analysis. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-06-12 Xi Yuan,Zhengyu Ju,Xinmei Zhang,Xuequn Yin
To investigate and define the concept of perioperative sleep disturbance (PSD) among surgical patients, with the goal of aiding clinical practice and research. Walker and Avant's eight-step approach of concept analysis was applied. A systematic search of English literature was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL, with a time restriction from 2010 to August 2023
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Understanding Refugees Health Experiences in Host Countries: Three Theoretical Perspectives Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-31 Yana D. Gepshtein, Jung-Ah Lee, Dawn T. Bounds, Candace W. Burton
Healthcare providers working with forcefully displaced populations often have limited knowledge and skills regarding the care of this population. The reasons are twofold. First, most of the research on refugee health does not consider refugees’ adaptive skills, diversity of experiences, and daily life context. Second, healthcare providers’ knowledge of how the sociopolitical environment shapes health
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Nursing Research on the Social Determinants of Health: Diverse Approaches Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-29 Candace W. Burton, Joachim G. Voss
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Prediction of Positive Patient Health Questionnaire-2 Screening Using Area Deprivation Index in Primary Care Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-27 Martha Duarte, Mayra Salamanca, Juan M. Gonzalez, Roberto Roman Laporte, Karina Gattamorta, Fernando Enrique Lopez Martinez, John Clochesy, Juan Carlos Rincon Acuna
Depression is recognized as a significant public health issue in the United States. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 21.0 million adults aged 18 or older had major depressive disorder in 2020, including 14.8 million experiencing a major depressive episode with severe impairment. The aim is to predict the positivity of Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) outcomes among patients
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Loneliness and Crowded Living Predicted Poor Health in a Sample of Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-22 Amy Zhang, Siran Koroukian, Cynthia Owusu, Scott E. Moore, Hasina Momotaz, Jeffrey M. Albert
We investigated the influence of social determinants of health (SDOH), healthcare services, and health behaviors on mental and physical health outcomes of cancer patients between the first winter and the following post-vaccine summer of the COVID-19 pandemic. A three-wave online survey of individuals diagnosed with incident cancer between January 2019 and January 2020 was conducted between November
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Elements of Post-Transplant Recovery in Lung Transplant Recipients: A Scoping Review Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Ruiting Wang, Fucong Peng, Shaobo Guo, Jing Sun, Shuping Zhang, Xiangru Li, Changyun Wei, Hongxia Liu
To clarify and refine the specific elements of post-transplant recovery in lung transplant recipients, we explored the four dimensions of recovery: physiological, psychological, social, and habitual. This study is a scoping review. Two authors conducted a comprehensive electronic literature search to identify studies published from the establishment of the database to August 2022. Deductive coding
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Poverty and Disability: A State-Level Geospatial Analysis Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Patricia R. Lawrence, Raeda K. Anderson
Individuals with disabilities are a growing yet understudied population. Nurses are in a prime position to address social determinants of health (SDOH), which is defined as the conditions in which people work, live, and learn that affect health. SDOH are largely responsible for the health inequities seen among individuals with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships
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Body Mass Index and Thoracic Expansion in Post-COVID Dyspnea: A Secondary Analysis Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-21 Sandra P. Morgan, Bini Thomas, Zoe Morris, Aimee B. Klein, Douglas Haladay, Constance Visovsky
Dyspnea secondary to lung impairment can persist following the acute phase of COVID-19. Thoracic expansion measurements have been used as a diagnostic tool to evaluate chest wall mobility, respiratory function, and the effects of respiratory muscle strength training. Changes in chest wall mobility may occur because of altered chest biomechanics in individuals with respiratory diseases and an elevated
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Influence of mHealth-Based Lifestyle Interventions on Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression of Women With Gestational Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Rong Liao, Yamin Li, Hui Yang, Yaoyue Luo
Background:Symptoms of anxiety and depression are common in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Mobile health (mHealth)-based lifestyle interventions have been shown to be effective in improving glycemic control of these women.Purpose/Objective:The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of mHealth-based lifestyle interventions on symptoms of anxiety and depression in women with
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Exploring Differences in Intraoperative Medication Use Between African American and Non-Hispanic White Patients During General Anesthesia: Retrospective Observational Cohort Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Hideyo Tsumura, Wei Pan, Debra Brandon
This study aimed to explore whether differences exist in anesthesia care providers’ use of intraoperative medication between African American and non-Hispanic White patients in adult surgical patients who underwent noncardiothoracic nonobstetric surgeries with general anesthesia. A retrospective observational cohort study used electronic health records between January 1, 2018 and August 31, 2019 at
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Exploring Social Interactions in the Context of Justice System Involvement: Perspectives of Patients and Psychiatric Nurses Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-20 Etienne Paradis-Gagné, Myriam Cader, Dave Holmes, Emmanuelle Bernheim, Janie Filion
Psychiatric nurses who work with people who are involved with the justice system experience ethical and moral tension arising from their dual role (care and control). This is known to significantly affect the development of a therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients. (a) better understand how justice system involvement affects people living with mental disorders and the nurses who work
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Intensive Primary Care Nursing: Exploring the Impact of a Nurse-Led Model for Medically and Social Complex Patients Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 Mark Darby, Linda Smith, Bailey Waldron, Kathryn Fiandt
Lack of access to primary care contributes to health inequities. Treatment settings that utilize the full experience and training of nurses, both registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), can expand in primary care and successfully address health inequities. This small study describes the implementation of a model of primary care called intensive primary care (IPC), which
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Trauma-Informed Research With Emerging Adult Survivors of Sexual Violence Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-30 Hannah E. Fraley, Clariana Ramos de Oliveira, Teri Aronowitz, Candace W. Burton
Health researchers have had increasing calls to include vulnerable populations in research to tailor inclusive evidence-based practice interventions. The inclusion of vulnerable populations in research is sensitive and complex. Sensitive topics such as dating and sexual violence are especially complex, with emerging adults the highest risk group for all forms of sexual violence and an especially hard-to-reach
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Impact of the Pandemic on Dementia Care and Caregivers: A Qualitative Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Juan Francisco Velarde-García, Carmen Ortego-Maté, Carmen Sarabia-Cobo, Aroa Delgado Uria, Rosario Fernández-Peña
Physical distancing measures to limit contagion in the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult to care for older persons with dementia. Non-essential home visits were prevented and family caregivers took over most of their care. The aim of our study was to describe the lived experience of peoples living with dementia caregivers during the pandemic regarding the care provided and the person cared for. A
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Beyond Birth Work: Addressing Social Determinants of Health With Community Perinatal Support Doulas Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-11 Heather Rice, Cyleste Collins, Emily Cherney
Adverse maternal and infant health outcomes among African Americans are increasingly recognized as indicators of a critical public health crisis in the United States. Research has found that stress is related to structural racism and the social determinants of health (SDOH) that cause avoidable, unfair inequities in resources, education, power, and opportunities across ethnic groups. This paper describes
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Phenomenology: A Method for the Interpretation of Patient-Reported Outcomes Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Keith Meadows
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) play a central role in clinical research and patient care resulting in a plethora of standardized PROMs to measure a range of constructs, including disease symptoms, health-related quality of life, and health status (Meadows/Reaney) used in a range of settings, including the nursing environment. However, the use of PROMs in drug development and their use in
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Cerebrovascular Complications in Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Nationwide 8-year Follow-up Study in South Korea Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Youngoh Bae, Dong Keon Yon, Seung Won Lee
This retrospective study investigated the long-term incidence and risk of postoperative complications following spinal fusion. This study included 640,366 participants from a National Health Examination cohort in the Republic of Korea. Among them, 11,699 individuals underwent spinal fusion, and 56,667 individuals who underwent non-fusion spinal procedures served as controls. Propensity score matching
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Identification of Inflammatory Mediators in Saliva Samples From Hospitalized Newborns: Potential Biomarkers? Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Vanderlei Amadeu da Rocha, Sanseray da Silveira Cruz-Machado, Isília Aparecida Silva, Pedro Augusto Carlos Magno Fernandes, Regina Pekelmann Markus, Mariana Bueno
Saliva measurements serve as a noninvasive tool for clinically monitoring newborns (NB) and children, a vulnerable population with promising potential for both research and clinical practice. Saliva acts as a repository for various inflammatory biomarkers involved in diverse biological functions. Particularly for children, it offers numerous advantages when compared to plasma and urine sampling. Nevertheless
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In Vitro and In Vivo Testing of Microbe Growth on Antimicrobial Nursing Scrubs Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Jennifer A. Thornburg, Phong Nguy, Katelyn M. Mortland, Karen M. Mortland, Rudolph E. Sloup, Brenda K. Naylor, Robert V. Topp, Jyl S. Matson, Terry P. Bigioni
Around 5% to 10% of hospitalized patients develop a hospital-acquired infection (HAI). Scrubs are a potential vector of HAIs. To compare the antimicrobial characteristics of scrubs with and without an antimicrobial fabric coating, as tested in the laboratory (in vitro) and hospital (in vivo) environments. Two protocols were conducted to address the purpose. The in vitro protocol was a laboratory study
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The Toxic Stress of Racism and Its Relationship to Frailty Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Julie-Kathryn Graham, Danisha Jenkins, Kalie Iris, Morgan Knudsen, Christina Kelley
Significant morbidity and mortality from COVID-19-related illnesses have been observed among people of color within the United States. While theories involving healthcare inequity and political division have emerged to explain this observation, the role of chronic stress and inflammation is also being explored. Toxic stress is experienced disproportionately by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status
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Unveiling the Strong Black Woman Schema—Evolution and Impact: A Systematic Review Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ashley K. Parks, Laura L. Hayman
The Strong Black Woman (SBW) schema is described as a statue of unrelenting strength, resilience, and self-sufficiency, serving as a shield of protection and cultural adaptation to suppress and control manifestations of racial and gender oppression. Stemming from superwoman syndrome, a conceptual model exploring the multifactorial roles women hold and their impact, the SBW extends beyond gender roles
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Relationship Between Acculturation and Mental Health in Korean American Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling Persons Living with Dementia Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Eunbee A. Kim, Sanghyuk S. Shin, Jung-Ah Lee
Despite the growing number of Korean American (KA) family caregivers for persons with dementia, little is known about how acculturation might affect caregiving stress in this population. Acculturation is a variable of considerable interest in caregiving research due to its significance in understanding the impact of cultural perceptions and expectations on the caregiving role and its relation to mental
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Social Determinants of Health and Cancer Pain in the US: Scoping Review Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Nayung Youn, Jamie Sorensen, Chelsea Howland, Stephanie Gilbertson-White
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are structural factors that yield health inequities. Within the context of cancer, these inequities include screening rates and survival rates, as well as higher symptom burden during and after treatment. While pain is one of the most frequently reported symptoms, the relationship between SDOHs and cancer pain is not well understood. The purpose of this study is
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Exploring the Interrelationships Between Physical Function, Functional Exercise Capacity, and Exercise Self-Efficacy in Persons Living with HIV Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Kathleen M. Nokes, Dudu G. Sokhela, Penelope M. Orton, William Ellery Samuels, J. Craig Phillips, Kimberly Adams Tufts, Joseph D. Perazzo, Puangtip Chaiphibalsarisdi, Carmen Portillo, Rebecca Schnall, Mary Jane Hamilton, Carol Dawson-Rose, Allison R. Webel
While physical activity can mitigate the metabolic effects of HIV disease and HIV medications, many HIV-infected persons report low levels of physical activity.Purpose:To determine if there were differences between the subjective and objective assessments of physical activity while controlling for sociodemographic, anthropometric, and clinical characteristics.Setting/sample:A total of 810 participants
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Can Muscular Parameters Predict Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression? Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Gabriella Mayumi Tanaka, Lucas Melo Neves, Cristiane Maria Gonçalves, Guilherme Araújo Rasquinho, Thais Reimberg, Rosemeire de Oliveira, Anderson Fortunato de Lima, Saulo Gil
Major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders are among the major public health issues. Therefore, identifying predictors of symptoms of depression and anxiety holds fundamental importance to avoid the aggravation of these conditions. Muscle strength and function (e.g., handgrip strength and timed-stands test) are widely recognized predictors of health outcomes; however, their association with symptoms
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A Psychological Examination of the Status Syndrome and Its Application for Promoting Well-Being Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-14 Laura Cristina Rodríguez-González, Paula Beatriz Repetto
The status syndrome proposed by Marmot is located at the closest level of influence within the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) framework, connecting the body’s response to the mental states that arise from the subjective experience of social status. Marmot defines these psychological states through concepts of autonomy and social integration articulated in the Capability Approach (CA). These elements
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Caring for the Older Transgender Adults: Social, Nursing, and Medical Challenges Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Charalampos Milionis, Ioannis Ilias, Stella Olga Milioni, Evaggelia Venaki, Eftychia Koukkou
Aging is a challenging process for people with gender nonconformity. Indeed, the older transgender population faces several disparities in accessing and using health care and social support services. Furthermore, the clinical management of gender transition in later life is empirical since clear research evidence is lacking. This paper aimed to present the problems encountered by older transgender
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The Relationships Between Multidimensional Symptom Burden, Adaptation, and Depression During Pregnancy: A Cross-sectional Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Wan-Ru Wu, Li-Chun Lee, Chin-Hsing Tsai, Pen-Hsin Hou
Prenatal depression is highly prevalent, but its relationship with the multidimensional burden of physical symptoms during pregnancy remains underexplored. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between pregnancy-related physical symptom burden, including frequency, severity, and impact on life and pregnancy adaptation to prenatal depression, and to identify predictors of depression
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Increasing Adolescent Sexual Activity Screening Through a Provider-Based Intervention Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Diane Parker, April A. Braswell, Matthew J. Peterson
Screening for adolescent sexual activity is a vital aspect of comprehensive pediatric care. Adolescents engage in risky sexual behaviors. Thus, a complete and accurate sexual health history can assist in the prevention and treatment of disease, prevention of unwanted pregnancy, treatment of existing diseases, and optimal planning of future healthcare for adolescents. Current evidence shows that provider-focused
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Acceptability, Preferred Medium, and Components of Nurse-Led Cardiac Telerehabilitation: A Cross-Sectional Study Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Chaochao Hong, Qiong Yan, Hongmei Qi, Yaoyao Zhang, Ling Yu, Lijie Dong, Jing Wang
Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary secondary prevention care in coronary heart disease (CHD). There are barriers at the patient and health system levels that prevent CR from being utilized. Cardiac telerehabilitation led by nurses (Ne-CTR) can alleviate the obstacles to participation in CR. A patient perspective can improve CR access. This study was the first pre-program
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Social Determinants of Health are Associated with Coping of Informal Caregivers of Adults with Heart Failure Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Austin Matus, Ryan Quinn, Michael A. Stawnychy, Gladys Thomas, Miatta Goba, Jenna Garo, Deborah Gordon, Barbara Riegel
We explored the influence of social determinants of health (SDH) risk on stress and coping style in heart failure (HF) caregivers. In this cross-sectional study, data from 250 caregivers were analyzed. Multivariable linear regression analyses were performed to determine the extent to which SDH risk (measured using a modified PRAPARE tool (National Association of Community Health Centers), range 0–22)
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An Integrative Review of Social Determinants of Glycemic Targets Achievement in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in the United States Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Bootan Hasan Ahmed, Joachim G. Voss, Nicholas Schiltz, Ahmed A. Naif, Suebsarn Ruksakulpiwat, Stephanie Griggs
Several individual social determinants of health have been identified as significant factors contributing to achieving glycemic targets (glycated hemoglobin < 7). However, it remains unclear how these social variables individually or collectively contribute to glycemic targets among adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the United States (U.S.) The purpose of the current integrative review (IR) was
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Are We Missing the Mark? Understanding Health Literacy in A Rural-Border Hospital Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Shiloh A. Williams, Mary Martin, Leslie C. Hussey, Maria Ojeda, Beverly Carlson, Maria Keckler
Low health literacy (LHL) significantly impacts patients’ ability to participate actively in their healthcare. Registered nurses (RNs) play a crucial role in identifying LHL and addressing patient knowledge gaps and skill deficits. This correlational study examined the relationship between RNs’ predictions of patients’ health literacy levels (HLL) and the actual HLL of a predominately Hispanic patient
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Human Near the Loop: Implications for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Jerrold M Jackson,Melissa D Pinto
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The Role of the School Nurse in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Veronica Veronese, Gianluca Rossetto
The school nurse has a crucial role in the United States and the United Kingdom and has their own expertise dedicated to school assistance for children, families, school staff, and the community. This study aims to identify the role and skills of the school nurse and understand the effects of COVID-19 on nursing skills in the following countries: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Italy. A
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Establishing and Affirming Social Connections: Recruiting Non-Hispanic Black Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-05 Debra A. Neblett, Laurie Kennedy-Malone
The underrepresentation of non-Hispanic Black adults in clinical research impacts the generalizability and usefulness of research findings. The purpose of this article is to discuss recruitment strategies used in a research study examining the self-care of diabetes and diabetes distress in non-Hispanic Black adults with type 2 diabetes. In this cross-sectional correlation study, the participants were
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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Maternal Near Miss in Public Hospitals of Tigrai, Northern Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Mulu Gebretsadik Weldemariam,Desta Abraha Weldegeorges,Yonas Angaw,Natnael Etsay Assefa,Fissaha Tekulu Welay,Woldu Mammo Werid,Tesfay Tsegay Gebru,Gebremedhin Gebrewubet Beyene,Muzayene Tilahun Bitew,Meresa Berwo Mengesha
The purpose of this study was to determine magnitude and associated factors of maternal near miss among women seeking obstetric and gynecologic care. A hospital based cross-sectional study design was implemented in selected public hospitals of Tigrai. Systematic random sampling method was used to select study participants. Data were entered to epi data manager version 4.1 and exported to Statistical
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Technology-Based Health Promotion Training Among Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Cansev Bal,Zeliha Koç
Stroke is a disease with a heavy social and familial care burden that can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disability, and/or death. This study aimed to determine the effect of technology-based health promotion training on the daily life activities, quality of life, and self-care of stroke patients. The study design was a Randomized Controlled Trial. The study sample included persons diagnosed
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Weight Variability, Weight Gain Goals, and Biopsychosocial Factors Among Pregnant Women. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Carol Shieh,Susan Ofner
This study investigated the pattern of weight variability over 8 weeks and its associations with achieving weight gain goals and five biopsychosocial factors among pregnant women. We conducted a secondary analysis of 117 weeks of data from 16 pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25. Weight variability was calculated from the difference of ending and beginning and maximum and minimum weights
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A Mobile App to Promote Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Preterm Infants' Mothers: Development and Validation. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-04 Gabriela Ramos Ferreira Curan,Olavo Pereira do Nascimento,João Alex de Oliveira Bergamo,Camila Akemi de Lima Koga,Ricardo Inacio Alvares E Silva,Daniel Ramos Ferreira,Clarice Borges Lucas Denobi,Thaila Correa Castral,Luciana Mara Monti Fonseca,Edilaine Giovanini Rossetto
Improving breastfeeding rates is a global goal. To achieve it, actions targeting modifiable factors that influence the breastfeeding experience, such as maternal self-efficacy, could be a promising path, especially with preterm infants' mothers. Considering the current ubiquitous technology, we developed a mobile application for mothers of preterm infants to constitute a breastfeeding information and
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Perceptions Toward Exercise or Mindful Exercise Participation Among Patients With Primary Osteoporosis: A Qualitative Study. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Fang Fei Lyu,Vimala Ramoo,Ping Lei Chui,Chong Guan Ng
Exercise is significantly beneficial for patients with osteoporosis. However, physiological and psychological factors such as pain and kinesiophobia prevent patients from participating in exercise. Therefore, it is important to understand how these patients perceive participation in exercise. This qualitative study was conducted in China using conventional content analysis. Using a purposeful sampling
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Comorbidity Patterns in Older Patients Undergoing Hip Fracture Surgery: A Comorbidity Network Analysis Study. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Chiyoung Lee,Sijia Wei,Eleanor S McConnell,Hideyo Tsumura,Tingzhong Michelle Xue,Wei Pan
Comorbidity network analysis (CNA) is a technique in which mathematical graphs encode correlations (edges) among diseases (nodes) inferred from the disease co-occurrence data of a patient group. The present study applied this network-based approach to identifying comorbidity patterns in older patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. This was a retrospective observational cohort study using electronic
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Sociolocation: A Proposed Conceptual Element in Lifespan Development. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Candace W Burton
Individual identity as a function of human development significantly intersects with and is necessarily influenced by the social world. To describe this intersection and its effects, the term sociolocation was proposed, initially in the context of adolescent development, and defined as "self-identification and recognition of social integration through relationships." Almost a decade later, it is apparent
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Respiratory Muscle Strength Training in Patients Post-COVID-19: A Systematic Review. Clin. Nurs. Res. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Sandra P Morgan,Constance Visovsky,Bini Thomas,Aimee B Klein
Estimates of 10-49% of patients may experience ongoing symptoms after COVID-19, including dyspnea. Respiratory muscle strength training has been used to reduce dyspnea in other respiratory diseases, thus, it may be a viable option for individuals with post-COVID-19 symptoms. The objective of this review was to evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of respiratory muscle strength training for individuals