Browsing Nursing Undergraduate Research Theses and Honors Research Theses by Issue Date
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Evidence-based education on cardiovascular disease risk reduction following a preeclampsia complicated pregnancy
Gardner, Madison ( 2020-05 )Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by hypertension and microvascular disease that is diagnosed during pregnancy. While the acute symptoms of preeclampsia resolve during the postpartum period, extensive evidence has ... -
Effectiveness of Culturally Tailored Interventions for Hispanic Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Patel, Anishi ( 2020-05 )Introduction/Background: Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States (CDC, 2020) and Hispanic American population has a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes (CDC, 2020). Purpose: The purpose of this ... -
Staff Nurse Ratings of Implementation Self-Efficacy for EBP (ISE4EBP) and Organizational EBP Readiness
Sobieski, Tessa ( 2020-05 )There is limited research about nurses' confidence in implementing evidence into clinical practice. The purpose of this study was to further test, refine and strengthen the Implementation Self-Efficacy for EBP (ISE4EBP) ... -
Effects of SBAR Utilization by Healthcare Providers on Patient Outcomes: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Kim, Leah ( 2020-05 )Problem: Communication failures have been identified as a leading cause of sentinel events. Communication failures have been shown to lead to patient management errors which include falls risk, medication administration ... -
A Review of Integrative Approaches to Self-management of Hypertension
Fester, Alexandra ( 2019-05 )Hypertension (HTN), or high blood pressure, is a chronic condition associated with serious complications. There is a high prevalence worldwide and increasing numbers of people are diagnosed with hypertension. Antihypertensive ... -
A Case Study of One Postsurgical Infant with Congenital Heart Disease
Hicks, Hannah ( 2019-05 )Purpose and Background/Significance: The trauma experienced by a critically-ill newborn in intensive care is intensified by separation from the physiologic regulation provided by maternal physical contact and the abundance ... -
A Feasibility Study for Teaching Older Kidney Transplant Recepients How to Wear and Use an Activity Tracker to Promote Daily Physical Activity
Meyer, Tess ( 2019-05 )Activity trackers have demonstrated promise in promoting physical activity in chronic disease populations, but few studies describe how participants were educated to use the activity tracker. The purpose of this study was ... -
The Link between Hair Cortisol Levels and Physical Activity in a Study of Young Adolescents
Smithberger, Katelyn ( 2018-12 )This study explored associations between different levels of physical activity and cortisol levels in hair among adolescents. Although research has found that physical activity can be beneficial for reducing illness ... -
A User Experience on Rover Technology
Welch, Lindsey ( 2018-05 )This study seeks to understand usability of Rover technology by staff nurses at a large Midwest academic medical center. Nurses use Rover, a hand-held device, to facilitate patient care. This study explores nurses' perceptions ... -
EPA+DHA Oral Therapy Reduces High Levels of Circulating Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines in Older Adults with Chronic Wounds
Wood, Sarah ( 2018-05 )High levels of circulating pro-inflammatory cytokines contribute to inflammaging, the age-related chronic systemic inflammation involved in the pathobiology of numerous chronic conditions common to older adults (e.g., ... -
Dietary Fat Intake and Endothelial Dysfunction among Hypertensive Women
Jackson, Mallory ( 2018-05 )High fat diets lead to low-grade systemic inflammation, a known cause of endothelial dysfunction and hypertension. Current research suggests that dietary modifications, including increasing unsaturated and lowering saturated ... -
Influence of Religiosity on Adolescent Chronic Physiologic Stress
Forero, Laura P. ( 2018-05 )Chronic stress in youth increases risk for poor physical and mental health, thus it is important to understand the factors that influence persistent stress in youth. Religiosity embodies support, self-worth and acceptance ... -
Associations among Massage, Post-Operative Pain, Narcotic Administration, and Maternal Anxiety in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease
Bailey, Jacob ( 2018-05 )Background: Complex congenital heart disease (CCHD) refers to structural cardiac abnormalities requiring intervention in the first weeks of life. Narcotic analgesic use coupled with potential untreated surgical pain puts ... -
The Effects of Exercise on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Ams, Kassidy ( 2018-05 )Maternal morbidity continues to be a significant problem worldwide. Yet, for every woman who dies of pregnancy-related causes, 20 or 30 others experience acute or chronic morbidity, often with permanent sequelae that ... -
Sleep Disturbance in Patients with Advanced Cancer
Frooman, Abigail ( 2018-05 )As cancer detection and treatment improves, people with cancer diagnoses are living longer. Cancer as a chronic illness has led to new demands to manage the side effects of the disease. In cancer patients, one of the most ... -
Exploration of Communal Discipline as a Contributing Factor to Community Stress in African American Adults
Ciehanski, Morgan ( 2018-05 )Discipline of children varies, and is multifactorial in its intent and impact. Exposure to discipline begins in childhood and continues through adolescence and adulthood. Physical or verbal discipline may come from parents ... -
Community Perceptions of Toxic Stress: A Phenomenological Approach
Buck, Caroline ( 2018-05 )Background: Toxic stress involves life course exposure to adversity without adequate support or protective factors. This adversity begins in childhood and continues through adolescence and adulthood, and may occur in form ... -
Variables Contributing to the Psychological Well-Being in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review
Zhang, Wan ( 2017-05 )(Background) Recent statistics indicate that approximately 12 percent of women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes. A breast cancer diagnosis can be detrimental and produce ... -
Pathogens on the Hands of Hospitalized Patients
Truesdell, Taylor ( 2017-05 )Hand hygiene is recognized as the most important measure to prevent the transmission of infection. Despite evidence that infections can be transferred from contact with a patient’s skin or the environment, little research ... -
Effects of Aromatherapy in Patients with Leukemia: Impact of Gender, Age, and Scent Preference
Honebrink, Erin ( 2017-05 )Patients newly diagnosed with acute leukemia experience an array of different symptoms throughout their chemotherapy treatments in the hospital. Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils through diffusion, is often used to ...