Sarah Hocking and Dr. Jane Lassetter, College of Nursing Chronic pain is a prevalent condition among adults of all ages. It has been estimated that between a quarter and a third of older adults experience chronic pain (Donald & Foy, 2004). The chronic pain experience of older adults has been the subject of much research […]
Mean Oxygen Saturation in Well Neonates at 4498 Feet
Laura Hess and Dr. Patricia Ravert, College of Nursing Oxygen saturation is an important indicator of the overall health of a newborn, so important that it is considered a vital sign. The normal limit for oxygen saturation (SpO2) in babies born at lower altitudes is 90-100%. Anything less than 90% is considered a sign that […]
Perceptions of Parents Raising a Child With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Megan Hallam and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, College of Nursing The purpose of my study was to examine gender differences in mothers’ and fathers’ perceptions of raising a child with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Set in the intermountain west, the study used a qualitative descriptive approach to analyze 13 parent interviews conducted over the telephone (7 […]
The Experiences of Fathers Raising a Child who has a Disability
Michelle Groesbeck and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, BYU College of Nursing The presence of a child with a chronic disability is often considered a major stressor, imposing profound effects on families. Currently, between 5-31% of children in the United States are afflicted with chronic disability; a trend that is deeply impacting families and society as expanding […]
Description of Low-Birth Weight Neonates Height, Weight, and Occipital Frontal Circumference Measurements in Utah
Alene Duersch Cutler and Dr. Debra Mills, BYU College of Nursing In previous studies, it has been shown that some aspects of growth differ among children who are below considered normal birth weight when compared to children of average birth weight. It is noted that for healthcare providers to apply helpful interventions, more understanding of […]
Effectiveness of Hospital Procedures for Insuring the Uninsured in the Salt Lake Area
Holly Barnett and Dr. Erin Maughan, College of Nursing Utah currently offers several government-funded insurance programs to help insure its residents who would otherwise go without. Despite the implementation of these programs, 18.9% of adults and 10% of children live in Utah without medical insurance (MSNBC Interactive, Utah Department of Health). This group of uninsured […]
Perceptions of Public Health Nurses in Taiwan
Meagan Astill and Dr. Erin Maughan, Nursing The importance of health promotion and disease prevention, primary focuses for public health nurses, has been a source of debate between medical professionals, many of whom focus only on the biomedical aspects of health care rather than ‘holistic’ care (Mino, 2005). The public health nurse is at the […]
Effects of Pharmacotherapy on Children with Autism and their Families
Kelli Arnesen and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, Brigham Young University College of Nursing Autism spectrum disorders have been diagnosed more than ever before in children, and a cure is yet to be found. Until a cure is discovered, families must depend on health care professionals to aid in the management of autism, which includes pharmacological measures. […]
Writing Apprehension and the Impact on Learning in Undergraduate Nursing Students
Alicia Anderson and Dr. Lynn Clark Callister, College of Nursing Nursing requires critical thinking to provide effective patient care. “The production of clear, accurate, and relevant writing is an essential competency in nursing.” Undergraduate nursing students learn to enhance their writing skills in a nursing research/advanced writing course taken during the program. Those students who […]
Experiences of Children Who Have a Sibling with Autism
Brianna Smith and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, BYU College of Nursing Introduction The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to identify the experiences of siblings between 8 and 18 years old of children with autism (CWA). Identification of these experiences can provide an insight into aiding families and siblings with interventions and support groups. By […]
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