Dance for Wellness: Indigenous adolescents' Perspectives on Mental Health, Wellness, and Dance
Indigenous adolescents living on reservations in Canada experience mental health disparities, and there is an urgent need to address this as mental illness and suicide increase. Therefore, a dance program was initiated to attempt to improve mental health and wellness for Indigenous adolescents The reaearch purpose was to gain insight into theexperiences of mental health and wellness in Indigenous adolescents and identify if and how a four-week dance program affected their mental health and wellness.
Health Literacy and Attitudes Towards Childhood Epilepsy
The purpose of this study was to investigate the public attitudes toward childhood epilepsy and the effects of health literacy and some sociodemographic variables on these attitudes.
"I Felt Supported, Empowered, and Encouraged": Early Findings from a Community Initiative to Strengthen and Support Families Through the First 1,000 Days of Life
Evaluation of the First 1,000 Days Suncoast Family Navigation program aimed to (1) describe the social needs of families in Southwest Florida and (2) measure the program's impact on client-reported mental health and social support outcomes.
Determining Adults' Attitudes towards Cancer Screening, Information Load, and Mythical Causes of Cancer
To determine the attitudes of adults presenting to primary care services toward cancer screening, information overload, and mythical causes of cancer.
Texas Dance for Health: Mixed Methods Pilot Study Promoting Physical Activity Among Older Adults
Regular physical activity is essential for healthy aging. Less than 25% of older U.S. adults meet physical activity recommendations. The primary aim of Texas Dance for Health (D4H) was to determine whether older adults could achieve recommended aerobic physical activity intensity by dancing. Secondary aims were (1) determining participants' attendance and enjoyment and (2) building a community-academic partnership.
Training Community Health Workers to Respond to Public Health Demands
Community health workers (CHWs) connect individuals to community resources and build individual competence in an effort to improve overall community/public health. There is a need for more research on how community health nurse (CHN)-led training programs are needed to help train and support CHWs.
Effects of Sitting Baduanjin Exercises on Cognitive Function, Attention, and Muscle Strength among Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Sitting Baduanjin exercises can be effective in treating mild cognitive impairment (MCI). However, evidence on effectiveness of sitting Baduanjin exercises is lacking. This study investigated the effects of sitting Baduanjin exercises on cognitive function, attention, and muscle strength in patients with MCI.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Using the Teach-Back Method to Improve the Health Literacy of Individuals in the Community
The purpose was to evaluate the effectiveness of the teach-back method in improving communication between registered nurses and people receiving healthcare services in a community-based setting to address the issue of low health literacy.
Risk Factors for Falls Among Older Adults with Diabetes in the Community: A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Regression Model
Older adults with diabetes are more likely to fall than the general older adult population. Some falls can even cause fatal damage. It is necessary to consider this when analyzing fall risk. This study aimed to identify risk factors affecting the frequency of falls among older adults with diabetes in Korea.
Randomized Control Trial on Internet-Based Self-Management of Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis Patients
To assess the impact of incorporating internet-based resources and popular science workshops on self-care management among hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula.
Classifying Studies on Workplace Violence for Visiting Nurses Using the Social-Ecological Model: A Scoping Review
To prevent workplace violence (WV) against visiting nurses (VNs), understanding the influencing factors is crucial. To better comprehend potential violence prevention strategies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has presented the four-level social-ecological model (SEM) at the 1) individual, 2) relationship, 3) community, and 4) societal levels. This study aims to quantify WV studies against VNs, examine the influencing factors, identify gaps based on SEM levels, and propose future research and policy directions.
Help-Seeking Preferences and Influencing Factors Among Chinese Nurses Exposed to COVID-19: A Person-Centered Approach
This study aimed to explore help-seeking preference categories and crucial influencing factors among community nurses exposed to COVID-19 in China using a new person-centered approach.
Impact of Health Education in Combination with Nutrition Support Nursing on the Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
This study aimed to ascertain the effects of health education combined with nutrition support nursing on the nutritional status and quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. A clinical study was conducted. Sixty-four patients with tuberculosis were selected as the study participants and divided into control and observation groups ( = 32). Both groups received antituberculosis drugs. The control group received standard nursing care, while the observation group received health education in conjunction with nutrition support nursing. After 3 months of intervention, the total effective treatment rate and adherence were compared. Before and after the intervention, the albumin (ALB), prealbumin (PA), transferrin (TF), and hemoglobin (Hb) level, body mass index (BMI), and Short Form-36 (SF-36) scores were compared. The occurrence of adverse reactions during intervention was recorded. Following the intervention, the observation group exhibited a higher treatment total effective rate and increased levels of ALB, PA, TF, Hb, and BMI compared with the control group ( < 0.05). The observation group demonstrated a higher total adherence rate and a lower incidence of adverse reactions compared with the control group ( < 0.05); the SF-36 score of the observation group was higher than that of the control group ( < 0.05). The integration of health education and nutrition support nursing can effectively enhance the therapeutic outcomes of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. This approach not only improves their nutritional status, treatment adherence, and quality of life, but also reduces the incidence of adverse reactions. The findings of this study lay a solid foundation for further exploration of the combined effects of health education and nutrition support nursing on pulmonary tuberculosis.
Developing and Retaining Homecare Nurses Through Employer-Based Tuition Assistance Programs: A Mixed Methods Study
This study describes how an employer-based tuition-assistance program for homecare workers at one Canadian homecare organization enabled nursing career advancement and retention.
A 13-Year Trend Analysis of HIV Epidemiology in the Philippines (2010 to 2022)
This article describes the trends and contributing factors in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemiology in the Philippines from 2010 to 2022. This is the first trend analysis of the Philippine HIV/AIDS situation.
Effects of Exclusive Breastfeeding Duration on Pneumonia Occurrence and Course in Infants Up to 6 Months of Age: A Case-Control Study
We aimed to analyze the effects of exclusive breastfeeding duration on the occurrence and course of pneumonia in infants aged up to 6 months. Prospective case-control study. This study was conducted from August 2020 to August 2022 at a maternity and child health hospital in China. A total of 218 infants up to 6 months of age with pneumonia were included in the analyses. Health data were obtained using a hospitalization information system or an interview-based questionnaire. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to analyze the data. The incidence of pneumonia, hospitalization duration, and costs to participants were significantly affected by the duration of exclusive breastfeeding ( < 0.01). The incidence of pneumonia among participants with different exclusive breastfeeding durations also differed significantly ( < 0.01). The shorter the duration of exclusive breastfeeding, the higher the incidence of pneumonia among infants. We found that the longer the exclusive breastfeeding duration in infants up to 6 months of age, the lower the recurrence of pneumonia, the shorter the hospital stay, and the lower the hospital costs. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to 6 months of age should be increased as much as possible to reduce the occurrence of pneumonia and hospital costs.
Effectiveness of a Community-Based Ostomy Nursing Technique to Enhance the Delivery of Patient Care and Quality of Life
This study aimed to develop and validate a community-based ostomy care training program for nursing staff, with the goal of enhancing their ostomy nursing competencies and improving patient satisfaction. Between March 2021 and October 2021, 20 registered nurses and 50 patients with enterostomy surgery who took part in the promotion of a new nursing technique in five community health service centers in the Wuxing District, Huzhou City, were enrolled in this study (forming the intervention group). In addition, 15 registered nurses and 40 patients with enterostomy surgery from four community health service centers with similar economic and health conditions in the same area were randomly selected as the control group. All community health service centers were independent institutions. The indexes before and after the promotion of the technique were compared, and the effectiveness of the training was evaluated by observing the improvement in nursing skills and changes in patient quality of life after the training. The "quality-of-life scale" was used to analyze the quality of life of patients who had undergone colostomy surgery. The new approach to ostomy care delivered in a community setting was found to improve staff knowledge and skill in ostomy care ( < 0.001), improve the quality-of-life scores of patients and reduce patient travel time and medical expenses. The promotion of ostomy nursing techniques in community health service centers has several benefits. It improves the ostomy nursing skill levels of community medical staff. This reduces the occurrence of ostomy complications. Additionally, it establishes an effective connection between tertiary hospitals and community health service centers. This connection is conducive to better nursing care for patients who have undergone ostomy surgery. The hospital - community - family nursing model can improve self-management abilities and reduce the incidence of complications of enterostomies.
Build It and They Will Come: Interdisciplinary Wellness Clinics in Low-Income Senior Housing
The purpose of this study was to describe the first 4 months of implementation of the University of Maryland Interdisciplinary Wellness Clinic (UM-IWC). The UM-IWC provided health care services that are difficult for older adults in low-income senior housing communities to access.
A Practical Guide to Implementing an Evidenced-Based Hands-On Naloxone Training
Synthetic opioids contribute to the majority of opioid overdose-related deaths in the United States. Expansion of naloxone training to community laypersons is one strategy to mitigate opioid overdose-related deaths. A hands-on naloxone training demonstrated efficacy in improving opioid knowledge and overdose response in baccalaureate nursing students, Greek-affiliated students, and rural clinicians and staff post-training. The purpose of this practical guide is to provide detailed steps to implement an evidence-based hands-on naloxone training for laypersons in community settings. The hands-on naloxone training consisted of five components: evaluator training, a validated pre-post opioid knowledge questionnaire, an opioid lecture, a performance evaluation, and a satisfaction survey. Post-training, trainees demonstrated increased knowledge related to opioids and overdose response, and they felt comfortable administering naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose. Researchers, educators, and community health nurses can adapt this evidence-based practical guide to train peers and acquaintances who are likely to witness an opioid overdose. Virtual training and multi-lingual protocols should be considered to successfully train diverse groups of community laypersons. An active hands-on naloxone training can improve confidence for community health nurses and other health care professionals, and it may reduce delays in response time and naloxone administration. Nurses can use this hands-on training to educate students, families, community members, and stakeholders how to respond to an opioid overdose event.
Perspectives on Emergency Preparedness Among Indigenous Pacific People in Hawaii: A Qualitative Study
This study sought an improved understanding of household emergency preparedness (EP) among Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Filipino (Indigenous Pacific People [IPP]) parents in Hawaii.
Learning Outcomes of Flipped Classroom on Community Health Nursing Course
To improve the quality of community health nursing practice, the learning outcomes of nursing students in community health nursing courses must be enhanced. Although the flipped classroom is considered an effective innovative teaching strategy, evidence of its application in community health nursing courses is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of a flipped classroom approach on community nursing competence, academic performance, course engagement, and learning satisfaction for a community health nursing course.