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Title: Social Media Use by Transplant Recipients for Support and Healing: A Pilot Study.
Creator: Grumme, Valarie S., Gordon, Shirley C., Graduate College
Abstract/Description: Introduction: Organ transplant recipients experience a tumultuous range of emotions and feelings post transplant. Expressing these feelings and seeking support is an important aspect of the healing journey. The power of story as a healing modality is well documented in the nursing literature. Social media sites provide one such avenue for healing and support. Purpose: To address the void in nursing literature regarding how social media sites are used by transplant recipients for support and...
Show moreIntroduction: Organ transplant recipients experience a tumultuous range of emotions and feelings post transplant. Expressing these feelings and seeking support is an important aspect of the healing journey. The power of story as a healing modality is well documented in the nursing literature. Social media sites provide one such avenue for healing and support. Purpose: To address the void in nursing literature regarding how social media sites are used by transplant recipients for support and healing, and discover if internet postings provide rich qualitative data. Method: A descriptive qualitative methodology was used for this pilot. The six-step method of thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) was used to identify and analyze detailed themes and patterns within the data using NVivo 10 (©QSR) software. Results: Four major themes were explicated from the data: Sharing Overwhelming Gratitude, Revealing Intimate Connections, Finding Sanctuary, and Yearning To Be Heard. Discussion: Knowledge generated by this pilot study contributes to what is known about the emotional and psychological needs of this growing patient population. Postings to the transplant-related website revealed an openness to share experiences and a true sense of community where members reached out for and gave support to each other. Implications for Nursing Research and Practice: Community websites offer a source of rich qualitative data to support nursing research. Holistic patient support programs that recognize the physical and emotional aspects of post-transplant living and care are warranted.
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Date Issued: 2014
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00005819
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Comparison comb study of three leading combs: a secondary data analysis.
Creator: Gordon, Shirley C., Shepherd, Katie
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3336151
Subject Headings: Lice Infestations/therapy, Head lice infestation, Lice, Lice Infestation, Pediculosis
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Effect of a spiritually-guided intervention on breast self-care attitudes in afro-Caribbean women.
Creator: Marshall, Jacqueline S., Gordon, Shirley C., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Little is known about breast health behaviors in Afro-Caribbean women (ACW) residing in the United States, as they are often included in the collective group of African American women (AAW). The objective of this study was to determine the influence of a spiritually-guided intervention on breast health self-care (BHSC) attitudes in ACW residing in southeastern Florida using a concurrent triangulation mixed methods design. One hundred and seventeen women were recruited from three local south...
Show moreLittle is known about breast health behaviors in Afro-Caribbean women (ACW) residing in the United States, as they are often included in the collective group of African American women (AAW). The objective of this study was to determine the influence of a spiritually-guided intervention on breast health self-care (BHSC) attitudes in ACW residing in southeastern Florida using a concurrent triangulation mixed methods design. One hundred and seventeen women were recruited from three local south Florida Caribbean churches. Inclusion criteria included: (a) self-identification as Afro-Caribbean, (b) female aged 30 years or older, (c) living in the United States for at least 1 year, (d) able to provide informed consent, (e) able to speak and read English at the 8th grade level, and (f) no previous history of breast cancer.
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Date Issued: 2015
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004388, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004388
Subject Headings: Breast -- Cancer -- Prevention, Health attitudes, Health behavior, Medical care -- Religious aspects, Self care, Health, Self examination, Medical -- Afro Caribbean women -- Attitudes, Spirituality, Women, Black -- Caribbean Area -- Attitudes
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Delegation Guided by School Nursing Values: Comprehensive Knowledge, Trust, and Empowerment.
Creator: Gordon, Shirley C., Barry, Charlotte D.
Date Issued: 2009-10-24
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/flvc_fau_islandoraimporter_10.1177_1059840509337724_1631816242
Format: Citation

Title: Psychometric Testing of the Gordon Facial Muscle Weakness Assessment Tool.
Creator: Gordon, Shirley C., Blum, Cynthia Ann, Parcells, Dax Andrew
Date Issued: 2010-12-07
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/flvc_fau_islandoraimporter_10.1177_1059840510384266_1635447883
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Title: Healing Transcendence: Social Media Use by Persons in the Transplant Journey.
Creator: Grumme, Valarie S., Gordon, Shirley C., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: An increasing number of individuals are looking for health information, interacting with health care providers, and participating in health-related online support groups The virtual landscape of the internet offers the opportunity for individuals to establish contact and relationships with persons having similar health concerns anywhere, anytime The phenomenon of health-related social media use generated an interest in why persons in the transplant journey chose to participate in an online...
Show moreAn increasing number of individuals are looking for health information, interacting with health care providers, and participating in health-related online support groups The virtual landscape of the internet offers the opportunity for individuals to establish contact and relationships with persons having similar health concerns anywhere, anytime The phenomenon of health-related social media use generated an interest in why persons in the transplant journey chose to participate in an online support community, how they interacted and made use of the online community, and how this knowledge could assist nursing in improving care for this growing population A six month sample of internet postings from an international transplant-related social media site was analyzed using an inductive qualitative content analysis adapted from Graneheim and Lundman (2003) within the theoretical lens of Unitary Caring Science (Smith, 1999) The study provided a unique perspective of how members used the social media support group The synthesis of four pandimensional interconnected patterns, expressing emotions, sharing experiences, exchanging information, and offering reciprocal support lead to a theme of being known and understood Healing transcendence emerged as a unitary transformative metatheme that reflected the holistic nature of the member interaction in the online support experience
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Date Issued: 2016
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004768
Subject Headings: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc--Social aspects, Mass media--Social aspects, Social media, Interpersonal relations, Self-help groups
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Improving HgbA1c and Overall Insulin Resistance for Patients with Type II Diabetes: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet.
Creator: Seegott, Jennifer, Gordon, Shirley C., Harvey, Kathi, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), quality improvement project was to assist participants in the management of their type 2 diabetes through the use an evidencebased Whole-Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) diet approach. The project described the effectiveness of individual WFPB instruction and counseling. Following recruitment, the participant attended weekly dietary counseling sessions focused on incorporating a WFPB diet over a 6-week period. The participant completed the 16-item...
Show moreThe purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), quality improvement project was to assist participants in the management of their type 2 diabetes through the use an evidencebased Whole-Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) diet approach. The project described the effectiveness of individual WFPB instruction and counseling. Following recruitment, the participant attended weekly dietary counseling sessions focused on incorporating a WFPB diet over a 6-week period. The participant completed the 16-item food intake questionnaire (16-FIQ) pre- and post-dietary counseling along with HgbA1c measurements during the project period. Post dietary counseling resulted in an increase in the participant’s HgbA1c from 8.1% to 8.9%, but the participants showed significant health behavior change as measured in the pre- and post-intervention 16 FIQ. The participant chose less animal-based products and substituted plant-based food choices post dietary counseling. Even though the participant’s HgbA1c showed no improvement, the participant demonstrated increase awareness regarding daily dietary decisions resulting in an increase in plant-based food consumption. Knowledge gained will be used to improve treatment recommendations for persons receiving care for type 2 diabetes at a volunteer primary care clinic in Southeast Florida.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007547
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Getting Physical with Back Pain.
Creator: Langley, Jessica, Gordon, Shirley C., Harvey, Kathi, Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: Low back pain (LBP) can be debilitating and result in decreased mobility and reduced quality of life. This paper describes a quality improvement project focusing on managing LBP using an evidenced-based, multimodal approach. The multimodal approach included physical therapy combined with an analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory medication for pain that provide different mechanisms of action. The selected population were patients who presented with low back pain in a primary care setting. The...
Show moreLow back pain (LBP) can be debilitating and result in decreased mobility and reduced quality of life. This paper describes a quality improvement project focusing on managing LBP using an evidenced-based, multimodal approach. The multimodal approach included physical therapy combined with an analgesic and/or anti-inflammatory medication for pain that provide different mechanisms of action. The selected population were patients who presented with low back pain in a primary care setting. The participants attended physical therapy for four weeks while taking an individualized, prescribed medication regimen based on pain rating scores and LBP physical assessment. On the follow-up evaluation, all participants reported reduced pain and 67% demonstrated a decrease of three or more points on the Wong FACES Pain Rating Scale, an increase of five or more points on the Quality of Life Scale, and an increase of five or more points on the Back Pain Function Scale from pre to post intervention. The primary goal of this quality improvement project was to implement and evaluate an evidence-based, multimodal treatment approach to improve health outcomes for persons experiencing LBP. Multimodal LBP management lead to decreased pain, increased mobility, and an increase in the overall quality of life for patients.
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Date Issued: 2019
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007539
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: THE INFLUENCE OF MENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY ON EPISODIC MEMORY OF PERSONS AGED 50 AND ABOVE IN THE UNITED STATES.
Creator: Malatyali, Ayse, Gordon, Shirley C., Florida Atlantic University, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between mental, physical, and social activity, and episodic memory (EM) of cognitively intact older persons. The specific aims were (a) to describe the relationship between EM and mental, physical, and social activity, (b) to describe the role of gender, marital status, and race on EM, (c) to describe the moderating effects of each activity on the relationship between each of the remaining two activities and EM, and (d) to describe...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to describe the relationship between mental, physical, and social activity, and episodic memory (EM) of cognitively intact older persons. The specific aims were (a) to describe the relationship between EM and mental, physical, and social activity, (b) to describe the role of gender, marital status, and race on EM, (c) to describe the moderating effects of each activity on the relationship between each of the remaining two activities and EM, and (d) to describe the moderating effects of gender, marital status, and race on the relationship between each activity and EM. Two theoretical frameworks: Cognitive Reserve Theory (Stern, 2002) and Theory of Nursing as Caring (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 1993) guided the study. This study was designed as a correlational and retrospective secondary analysis of data sets from the Health and Retirement Study. The sample consisted of 3,903 cognitively intact persons who were 50 years and older and completed immediate and delayed recall tests in the 2016 HRS and the 2015 Consumptions and Activities Mail Survey. Descriptive statistics included the means for age: 67 (SD 9.54), education:13.85 (SD 5.89), and total cognition 16.86 (SD 3.11). The sample was predominantly Caucasian (78.3%), female (59.8%), and married (60.9%).
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Date Issued: 2020
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013564
Subject Headings: Older people--United States, Episodic memory, Cognition--Aged, Lifestyles--Health aspects
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Town & Gown: Building Successful University-Community Partnerships.
Creator: King, Beth M., Gordon, Shirley C., Barry, Charlotte D., Goodman, Rhonda, Jannone, Laura T., Foley, Marie, Resha, Cheryl, Hendershot, Candace
Date Issued: 2017-01-29
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/flvc_fau_islandoraimporter_10.1177_1942602X16681819_1632160356
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