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 […]
The Effects of Spoken and Written Words on the Fermentation and Decomposition Process of Rice
Janae Devika and Dr. Glenda Christiaens, School of Nursing Many studies have shown a relationship between positive words and enhanced health. In 2005 Masauro Emoto published a book “The Hidden Messages in Water” that gained popularity throughout the world. Emoto collected water samples, exposed them to positive or negative words, and then froze them. He […]
Global Health and Nursing
Heather Trane and Dr. Lynn Clark Callister, Nursing A key component of the nursing profession is a lifelong commitment to learning with an emphasis on evidence-based practice. Research finds new data everyday as the world is constantly changing. For nurses to provide the best possible care to patients, they need to be up to date […]
Parents’ Perceptions of Pediatric Diabetes Management Clinics
Kalie Diane Thornock and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, College of Nursing One in every 400-600 young people in the United States are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2005), a disease requiring constant vigilance to ensure continued health. Therefore, regular medical appointments to monitor hemoglobin A1C, LDL cholesterol level, blood pressure, […]
Becoming Mothers and Fathers: The Perspectives of New Parents
Tawny Thomas and Dr. Lynn Clark Callister, College of Nursing Globally, birth is a significant event in the lives of childbearing parents. Understanding the perceptions of new mothers and fathers and their satisfaction with health care enlightens health care providers about parents’ responses to birth, their specific needs during that time, and actions health care […]
Definitions of Good Health Among Native Hawaiians in Las Vegas
Amanda Stromberg and Dr. Jane Lassetter, Nursing The world in which we now live is a global community where people of many origins and their respective cultures cross paths on a daily basis. We are a mobile society in many respects, including geographically, as people are no longer bound to their native lands and now […]
Parents’ Perceptions of Pediatric Diabetes Management Clinic Practices Using the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines
Lisa Smith and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, College of Nursing The American Academy of Pediatrics established a standard of care for children with chronic conditions in order to improve patient and family outcomes. Standards for medical care emphasize the care being 1)accessible, 2)continuous, 3)comprehensive, 4)family-centered, 5)coordinated, 6)compassionate, and 7)culturally effective. However, very little research has examined […]
Analysis of Relationships Between Siblings and Children With Disabilities
Cassandra Perry and Dr. Barbara Mandleco, Department of Nursing In recent decades, the impact of sibling relationships on an individual have been found to be significant1 and for siblings of children with disabilities (CWDs), that impact has carried a negative tint; with struggles related to maladjustment, behavioral problems, and a stressful change in responsibilities2. I […]
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