9667 research outputs found
Sort by
Copyright, AI, Authorship & Publishing
No full textAs current/future mentors, professors, leaders, it is important to know what you can do with your own scholarship
The Relationship Between Graduate School, New Motherhood, and Postpartum Depression: Impact of Social Supports
No full textWomen frequently enter graduate school at a stage in their lives when they may also wish to start a family, a period that can often be exceptionally challenging. If a woman decides to have a baby during graduate school, they face unique challenges in balancing the multiple roles of pregnancy, the postpartum period, new motherhood, and being a graduate student. Pregnant and postpartum females undergo physiological, psychological, and social challenges. Due to these stressors, new mothers might experience the ‘baby blues’ or even more seriously, postpartum depression (Liu et al., 2021). In addition, a female graduate student may suffer from high stress levels, a lack of sleep, and financial burdens. These factors can be associated with decreased functioning and an increased likelihood of anxiety or depression (Allen et al., 2020). When the student and new mother are a postpartum graduate student-mother, she can be viewed as having two full-time jobs and balancing the stressors from both roles. The purpose of this study was to explore the likelihood of the development of postpartum symptoms in this specific population. Secondly, another goal of this study was to explore to what degree social support impacts the likelihood of developing postpartum depression in graduate student new mothers. The findings revealed that as social support decreases, symptoms of postpartum depression, stress, and depression increase. Overall, social support, presumed and provided, can act as a protective factor for postpartum depression and counter some of the stress experienced by mothers (Reid & Taylor, 2015)
The lived experience of patients with idiopathic anaphylaxis
No full textIdiopathic Anaphylaxis (IA) refers to an anaphylactic episode without identifying a specific trigger after an appropriate history and testing (Calvani, 2022). It is a diagnosis of exclusion used to classify a potentially fatal condition with clinical syndromes indistinguishable from allergic type one IgE-mediated hypersensitivity (IgE-A) (Weiler et al., 2023). Scientific literature has focused on IgE-A but little is known about patients with IA and how they experience life. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) should be informed of how patients with IA present and experience this condition. NPs should educate themselves on the variation in symptom experiences and contribute to the patient's overall well-being.
This descriptive phenomenological study utilized the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms (TOUS) framework. Qualitative semi-structured, one-on-one interviews were conducted to gain an understanding of the lived experience of IA patients. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using NVivo 12 v12.7 software. Colizzi's 7-step analysis process was used. The study sample (n=14) comprised adults ages 23-63 years old with IA.
This study's findings revealed how patients with IA perceive their life living with this condition. Five overarching themes were identified from the data: (a) loss of control and confusion, (b) fear, (c) living on alert, (d) negative experiences with healthcare providers, and (e) the journey for support and affirmation
Lived experience with self-care among registred nurses currently working and with a minimum of 2 years of experience in intensive care units in hospitals located in the Texas Medical Center with a minimum of 500 bed capacity
No full textBackground: The American Holistic Nursing Association and the American Nurses Association have recognized the importance of self-care and healing and underscored the need for nurses to prioritize their own well-being to effectively provide healthcare service to others. Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to understand and describe the lived experience of self-care activities among the registered nurses currently working in the intensive care units (ICU) in the hospitals located at Texas Medical Center with a minimum of 500 bed capacity. Method: This study utilized descriptive phenomenological qualitative study design following Dorothea Orem’s self-care deficit theory. Colaizzi’s method was used for data analysis. Findings: Five themes and eight subthemes emerged. The themes include 1) disconnecting; 2) crisis response; 3) motivation; 4) meaningful impact; and 5) roadblocks. Theme 2 has two subthemes: work setting, and personal setting. Theme 3 has two subthemes: professional responsibility, and support. Theme 5 has four subthemes: inadequate resources, exhaustion, hydration issue, and personal barriers. Conclusion: Most of the participants took self-care as their professional responsibility. Doing self-care activities brought a meaningful impact to ICU nurses, and patients they cared for. ICU nurses preferred to disconnect from work during breaks. However, several challenges during working hours limited self-care to short and frequently interrupted breaks. Having good peer support, as well as support from their patients, families, and employer helped sustain their motivation to take care of themselves. Further research into nurses’ well-being is recommended
Precious time: The experience of women who chose to continue a pregnancy with a life-limiting fetal condition
No full text2026-12-01 embargo removed per author's requestWhat is the lived experience of women who have knowingly chosen to continue a pregnancy with a life-limiting fetal condition? Life-limiting fetal conditions (i.e., incompatible with life, terminal diagnosis, lethal fetal anomaly, fatal congenital abnormality) are medical conditions with which a fetus is diagnosed that profoundly affect the quality or quantity of its life. The expectation is that an LLFC will result in a miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death soon after delivery; however, some women still choose to continue the pregnancy even after receiving such a diagnosis. The primary investigator utilized Husserl’s descriptive phenomenology to design and conduct a study to examine the experiences of this specific population, find common themes to describe this phenomenon, and develop recommendations for the future. This study utilized a pre-screening survey and an interview guide to direct data collection during individual, semi-structured interviews with 12 participants. Participants were at least 18 years of age at the time of the prenatal diagnosis of an LLFC, had the legal option to terminate but willingly chose to continue the pregnancy, experienced death of the baby naturally in utero or within 24 hours of birth, were at least six months postpartum at the time of the interview, and were English speaking. In vivo, emotion, and pattern coding methodologies were employed to analyze the transcripts of the participant interviews. Thematic analysis resulted in five overarching themes: receiving the diagnosis, choosing to continue, experiencing their baby, needing support, and having no regrets. Additionally, there were multiple subthemes. These findings can be utilized to improve the care and well-being of this patient population
Copyright Laws in Australia: A Mini Case Study
No full textThe Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is an international treaty that began in 1886. The treaty provides a roadmap for how copyright law functions within the signatory countries, including the creation of a minimum default standard for copyright protection. Most importantly, the treaty stipulates that “... all countries must give foreign works the same protection they give works created within their borders, assuming the other country is a signatory.” As of 2024, 181 countries have signed the Berne Convention, including Australia
Community Reintegration Program Manual Development for Chronic Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors
No full textThis capstone project focuses on increasing community reintegration among chronic stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors at the Mike A. Myers Stroke Center. A series of surveys, informal interviews, and weekly group sessions with participants contributed to the development of this program manual. With this program manual, staff at the Mike A. Myers Stroke Center are provided with educational resources, handouts, and a step by step guide to therapeutically guiding patients through various tasks within the community.Mike A. Myers Stroke Cente
GO Move: Expanding Access to Evidence-based Interventions for Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy
No full text"Goal Oriented Movement Opportunities in a Virtual Environment (GO Move) is a web-based application for providers developing goal directed home programs for children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) (Shierk et al., 2024). Both goal directed training and home programs are effective interventions to improve motor function, self care, and satisfaction (Novak et al., 2019). The goal of GO Move is to improve access to evidence-based interventions for children with UCP globally, particularly in remote areas with limited access to services.
In prior implementation efforts by previous capstone students' parents have reported that they would appreciate more guidance through the implementation stage of the study. Telerehabilitation (TR) could provide a viable mode to provide this guidance. This Capstone Poster Presentation aims to explore the viability of TR to support families during the implementation of GO Move through a case study of one participant."Scottish Rite for Childre
Steady Steps
No full textThis capstone project implemented a fall prevention program called "Steady Steps" at the Keller Senior Activities Center. The program aimed to improve balance, coordination, mobility and confidence in older adults, while reducing fear of falling and promoting meaningful engagement in daily activities. Steady Steps combined both education and exercise to help reduce fear of falling, enhance overall quality of life, social interaction and engagement in meaningful activities. The results of this project showed improved balance, coordination and knowledge of evidence-based fall prevention strategies.Keller Senior Activities Cente
Increasing quality of life in individuals with neurological disabilities and encouraging community participation in adaptive sports: A comprehensive clinical resource program
No full textProviding individuals with neurological disabilities quality client centered care and the necessary resources to enhance their quality of life and providing the community the opportunity to participate in adaptive sports in pursuit of improved health, well being and quality of life through participation in adaptive sports.RSV