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Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: strategies for effective epidemic management, containment and control
Title
Ebola hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: strategies for effective epidemic management, containment and control.
Creator
Matua, Gerald Amandu, Van der Wal, Dirk Mostert, Locsin, Rozzano
Date Issued
2015-05
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000168
Format
Citation
Measuring quality of sleep and autonomic nervous function in healthy Japanese women
Title
Measuring quality of sleep and autonomic nervous function in healthy Japanese women.
Creator
Tanioka, Tetsuya, Sato, Miki, Yasuhara, Yuko, Iwasa, Yukie, Miyake, Masafumi, Yasui, Toshiyuki, Tomotake, Masahito, Kobayashi, Haruo, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between quality of sleep and autonomic nervous functioning in healthy adult Japanese women using three measures, namely, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for subjective assessment of sleep quality, actigraphy for objective assessment of sleep, and heart rate variability using high frequency and low frequency domains. Participants were 31 healthy women in their 20s to 40s who met the selection criteria, including having...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between quality of sleep and autonomic nervous functioning in healthy adult Japanese women using three measures, namely, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) for subjective assessment of sleep quality, actigraphy for objective assessment of sleep, and heart rate variability using high frequency and low frequency domains. Participants were 31 healthy women in their 20s to 40s who met the selection criteria, including having normal monthly menstrual periods. Participants were categorized as good or poor sleepers according to their PSQI score. Median correlation coefficients of activity count and high frequency were −0.62 (range −0.43 to −0.84) for good sleepers and −0.45 (range 0.003 to −0.64) for poor sleepers. Good sleepers showed a significantly higher correlation of activity count and high frequency (Z=−2.11, P,0.05). Median correlation coefficients of activity count and low frequency/high frequency were 0.54 (range 0.29–0.73) for good sleepers and 0.41 (range 0.11–0.63) for poor sleepers. The PSQI, actigraphy data, and heart rate variability results showed positive correlations between sleep time as measured by PSQI and duration of inactivity as measured by actigraphy (r=0.446, P,0.05) and sleep time as measured by actigraphy (r=0.377, P,0.05), and a negative correlation between sleep time as measured by PSQI and the correlation coefficients of activity count and high frequency (r=−0.460, P,0.01). These results support the finding that sleep-wake rhythms can be monitored efficiently with actigraphy, providing accurate data that can support the diagnosis of sleeping disorders. Furthermore, actigraphy data were associated with heart rate variability and PSQI findings, but only in subjects who were poor sleepers. Actigraphy is an accurate, efficient, rapid, and inexpensive test for determining objective and subjective sleeping problems, and can also be used in clinical tests for sleep assessment.
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Date Issued
2014-01
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUIR000034
Format
Citation
Caring behaviors of perioperative nurses
Title
Caring behaviors of perioperative nurses.
Creator
Coogan, Russell S., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to describe the caring behaviors incorporated into the practice of perioperative nursing. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, this study provided 104 perioperative nurse participants who were members of the AORN with the Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI). Data collected in this study supported the use of the CBI as a reliable instrument for measuring caring behaviors as measured by a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of.9486. The top five caring behaviors that...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to describe the caring behaviors incorporated into the practice of perioperative nursing. Utilizing a descriptive survey design, this study provided 104 perioperative nurse participants who were members of the AORN with the Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI). Data collected in this study supported the use of the CBI as a reliable instrument for measuring caring behaviors as measured by a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of.9486. The top five caring behaviors that emerged were (1) showing respect; (2) treating patient information confidentially; (3) appreciating the patient as a human being; (4) showing concern; (5) and supporting the patient. The study revealed that perioperative nurses do incorporate caring behaviors into their practice that are both patient-centered and action oriented. These behaviors are similar to those previously described by nurses in other specialties. Implications for nurse education and practice are presented, as are recommendations for further research.
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Date Issued
1998
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15528
Subject Headings
Nurse and patient, Patient satisfaction, Empathy, Operating room nursing, Nursing audit
Format
Document (PDF)
Effects of nature-based sounds on patient anxiety during the preoperative period
Title
Effects of nature-based sounds on patient anxiety during the preoperative period.
Creator
Cullum, Alcinda Louise., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
This study investigated the effect of nature-based sounds on the preoperative anxiety of 30 patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures. Preoperative anxiety was measured utilizing a visual analog scale. Of the 30 subjects who were randomly placed in either control or experimental groups, 15 subjects comprised the experimental group who were provided with nature-based sounds, and 15 subjects comprised the control group who listened to non-vocal musical sounds. Pre-test data were...
Show moreThis study investigated the effect of nature-based sounds on the preoperative anxiety of 30 patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures. Preoperative anxiety was measured utilizing a visual analog scale. Of the 30 subjects who were randomly placed in either control or experimental groups, 15 subjects comprised the experimental group who were provided with nature-based sounds, and 15 subjects comprised the control group who listened to non-vocal musical sounds. Pre-test data were collected upon admission to the preoperative area, while post-test data were collected prior to entering the operating room suite. Measurements consisting of blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate were also obtained both times. Using the t-statistic, results showed significant differences in the anxiety responses and the systolic blood pressures of patients who were provided with nature-based sounds than those provided with non-vocal musical sounds. The results of this study suggest that nature-based sound decreases anxiety responses of the preoperative patient.
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Date Issued
1997
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15390
Subject Headings
Nature sounds, Preoperative care, Music therapy
Format
Document (PDF)
Female type I diabetics with eating disorders: Purging by insulin withholding
Title
Female type I diabetics with eating disorders: Purging by insulin withholding.
Creator
Reilly, Maureen Bridget., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
This study provides descriptions of experiences and characteristics of female type I diabetics with eating disorders who purge by insulin withholding. The multiple case study design was used as adapted from Yin. Four female type I diabetics with eating disorders who purge by insulin withholding were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. From these interviews, common themes emerged which described the experiences and characteristics of the participants. These themes were...
Show moreThis study provides descriptions of experiences and characteristics of female type I diabetics with eating disorders who purge by insulin withholding. The multiple case study design was used as adapted from Yin. Four female type I diabetics with eating disorders who purge by insulin withholding were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. From these interviews, common themes emerged which described the experiences and characteristics of the participants. These themes were supported by answers to questions in the ATT 39 questionnaire. Themes which emerged are: self-care deficits, anger, shame, secretiveness, guilt, hopelessness, uniqueness, depression, low self esteem, control issues, depression, and body image distortion. These themes provided contextual relevance to participants' lived experiences, interconnected dual diagnoses and the ambivalence of recovering from their eating disorder. Implications for nursing education, practice, and research are discussed.
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Date Issued
1997
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15467
Subject Headings
Diabetes, Insulin, Women--Diseases, Appetite disorders
Format
Document (PDF)
The meaning of intuition to first-time mothers: A phenomenological perspective
Title
The meaning of intuition to first-time mothers: A phenomenological perspective.
Creator
Wik, Shelly Jeannette., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to explore the meaning of intuition as experienced by first-time mothers. A phenomenological approach employing van Manen's research method was utilized. Six participants described their experiences of being first-time mothers. Seven essential themes emerged: Naturalness, Knowing, Connection, Value, Delivering Comfort, Structure, and Transformation. These themes describe the lived experience as the essence of Naturalness to facilitate Knowing the Connection to...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to explore the meaning of intuition as experienced by first-time mothers. A phenomenological approach employing van Manen's research method was utilized. Six participants described their experiences of being first-time mothers. Seven essential themes emerged: Naturalness, Knowing, Connection, Value, Delivering Comfort, Structure, and Transformation. These themes describe the lived experience as the essence of Naturalness to facilitate Knowing the Connection to one's infant is Valuing intuition in Delivering Comfort that is without Structure and involves self Transformation. The unity of meaning discovered from the data is stated as: The Illumination of Intuition to First-Time Mothers and Experiencing the Presence of Other. The results of this study suggest that the recognition of intuition to first-time mothers is significant to nursing and nursing practice.
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Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15351
Subject Headings
Motherhood--Psychological aspects, Intuition, Phenomenology, Nursing
Format
Document (PDF)
lived experience of patients during family visits in the critical care setting
Title
The lived experience of patients during family visits in the critical care setting.
Creator
Remonte, Sonia D., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
This study described the lived experience of patients during family visits in the critical care setting. Using Colaizzi's method of phenomenology interviews were conducted on six critical care patients in their homes two days after discharge from the hospital. From the transcribed interviews, three themes emerged: (a) Family visits enhance patients' well-being; (b) Family visits provide patient support systems; and, (c) Family visits facilitate communication among patients, the health care...
Show moreThis study described the lived experience of patients during family visits in the critical care setting. Using Colaizzi's method of phenomenology interviews were conducted on six critical care patients in their homes two days after discharge from the hospital. From the transcribed interviews, three themes emerged: (a) Family visits enhance patients' well-being; (b) Family visits provide patient support systems; and, (c) Family visits facilitate communication among patients, the health care team, and members of the family. Implications for nursing practice, nursing education, and research are presented.
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Date Issued
1997
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15408
Subject Headings
Intensive care units--Patients, Hospital patients, Visiting the sick, Intensive care nursing
Format
Document (PDF)
From hopeless to a miracle: The lived experience of rehabilitation
Title
From hopeless to a miracle: The lived experience of rehabilitation.
Creator
Towers, Patricia M., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
This study used the Colaizzi phenomenological, descriptive method to uncover what it was like for patients to be in a rehabilitation program. Ten rehabilitation patients were interviewed. They were asked, "What is it like for you to be in rehabilitation?" Significant statements were extracted from which meanings were formulated. Clusters of themes were developed from the meanings. Four themes were identified: dependence versus independence, rehabilitation is a miracle, rehabilitation is a...
Show moreThis study used the Colaizzi phenomenological, descriptive method to uncover what it was like for patients to be in a rehabilitation program. Ten rehabilitation patients were interviewed. They were asked, "What is it like for you to be in rehabilitation?" Significant statements were extracted from which meanings were formulated. Clusters of themes were developed from the meanings. Four themes were identified: dependence versus independence, rehabilitation is a miracle, rehabilitation is a struggle, and trust and trusting that working the plan will pay off. These themes are related to other care concepts in nursing and the other literature and film. Understanding what it is like for patients in a physical rehabilitation program will assist nurses to plan care to meet the patients' needs, will provide personal glimpses of patients' view of care for nursing, and will help nurses to further explore the world of the patients.
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Date Issued
1994
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15087
Subject Headings
Nurse and patient, Rehabilitation nursing, Rehabilitation--Psychological aspects, Patients--Rehabilitation
Format
Document (PDF)
The lived world experience of the Registered Nurse, First Assistant (RNFA)
Title
The lived world experience of the Registered Nurse, First Assistant (RNFA).
Creator
Smith, Jennifer R., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano
Abstract/Description
With the current trends in health care, new avenues must be explored in order to contain cost, yet provide for quality care. The Registered Nurse, First Assistant (RNFA) provides a cost effective alternative to another surgeon as surgical assistant. Using Max van Manen's phenomenological method, four RNFAs participated in semistructured audio-taped interviews, in order to explore their lived world experience. Six essences of being an RNFA emerged from the data: being a nurse/nursing; a way of...
Show moreWith the current trends in health care, new avenues must be explored in order to contain cost, yet provide for quality care. The Registered Nurse, First Assistant (RNFA) provides a cost effective alternative to another surgeon as surgical assistant. Using Max van Manen's phenomenological method, four RNFAs participated in semistructured audio-taped interviews, in order to explore their lived world experience. Six essences of being an RNFA emerged from the data: being a nurse/nursing; a way of being with others/presence; a way of doing for others; constancy/continualness; experience/knowing; and, a sense of self-completeness. These were interwoven against the lifeworld existentials of relationality, spatiality, temporality, and corporeality. The findings revealed that the RNFA offers uniqueness as nursing and uniqueness as experience.
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Date Issued
1994
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15100
Subject Headings
Nursing--Practice, Operating room nursing, Surgical nursing
Format
Document (PDF)
lived experience of listening to music while recovering from surgery
Title
The lived experience of listening to music while recovering from surgery.
Creator
McCaffrey, Ruth G., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
This study provides a phenomenological analysis of living the experience of listening to music while recovering from surgery. The qualitative method used was that of Van Manen, as adapted by Munhall and outlined by Madayag. Specifically, this study describes three themes that emerged from transcribed interviews from eight participants who listened to music during recovery: (1) "comfort" from a discomforting condition which reveals the existential lived world of temporality; (2) "familiarity"...
Show moreThis study provides a phenomenological analysis of living the experience of listening to music while recovering from surgery. The qualitative method used was that of Van Manen, as adapted by Munhall and outlined by Madayag. Specifically, this study describes three themes that emerged from transcribed interviews from eight participants who listened to music during recovery: (1) "comfort" from a discomforting condition which reveals the existential lived world of temporality; (2) "familiarity" in a strange environment, revealing the lived world of spaciality, and (3) "distraction" from fear, pain and anxiety, as the lived world of corporeality. In addition, implications for nursing research, practice, and education are discussed.
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Date Issued
1996
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15324
Subject Headings
Health Sciences, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Music, Health Sciences, Nursing
Format
Document (PDF)
Knowing the patient: A process of recognition
Title
Knowing the patient: A process of recognition.
Creator
Osso, Maria Brusco., Florida Atlantic University, Locsin, Rozzano, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study was to explore how professional nurses recognize patterns of patient interaction with the environment. It is postulated that through pattern recognition professional nurses can help interventions toward patient's well-being and health promotion. A qualitative research design employing the method of grounded theory analysis was utilized. The pattern of patient interactions with the environment was Knowing the Patient, a process of recognition that includes Initiating...
Show moreThe purpose of this study was to explore how professional nurses recognize patterns of patient interaction with the environment. It is postulated that through pattern recognition professional nurses can help interventions toward patient's well-being and health promotion. A qualitative research design employing the method of grounded theory analysis was utilized. The pattern of patient interactions with the environment was Knowing the Patient, a process of recognition that includes Initiating Contact, Gathering Information, Working with the Information, Acting on the Information, and Pattern Recognition. Two psychosocial conditions that appear to influence this process are time with the patient, and nurse's sense of obligation. The results of the study suggest that recognition of patients' patterns facilitate the planning and implementations of nursing actions which effectively promote patient well-being, and health.
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Date Issued
1995
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15142
Subject Headings
Health Sciences, Nursing
Format
Document (PDF)