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The Impact of Having a Native Spanish-Speaking Nurse in Labor and Delivery for Latina Mothers
Get PDFLabor and Delivery is the physiological process in which a pregnant woman gives birth to a baby. With an increase of the Hispanic/Latinx population, the need for Spanish-speaking nurses also increases. Specifically in labor and delivery, language barriers play a critical role for a Latina mother’s laboring experience. However, according to the research, there is limited data on the effects of language concordance/discordance for laboring Latina mothers. To investigate, primary research articles were reviewed focusing on patient experiences with language concordance and discordance, childbirth experiences across different races, and nurses\u27 perceptions of patient experiences related to language barriers. This proposed study explores the impact of native Spanish-speaking nurses on the labor experience of Latina mothers, focusing on whether language concordance enhances communication, reduces anxiety, and improves overall care during labor. Utilizing a qualitative exploratory descriptive design, the research will include 5-10 postpartum Latina women (native Spanish speakers, 2-3 months postpartum) and 5-10 Labor and Delivery nurses (licensed, bilingual in English and Spanish with at least 1 year of experience). Data will be gathered through individual interviews with postpartum women and focus group sessions with nurses, using open-ended questions to explore the effects of language concordance on care quality and patient satisfaction. Data will be analyzed using content and thematic analysis to identify overarching themes. Findings may contribute to better understanding how native Spanish-speaking nurses impact Latina mothers\u27 labor experiences and offer insights into the potential benefits of prioritizing language concordance and cultural competence in staffing decisions for Labor and Delivery units. If confirmed, this research could have significant implications for improving patient care, reducing disparities, and enhancing the labor experience for Latina women
Impact of Non-Pharmacological Interventions on Immunization-Related Anxiety Among Pediatric Patients
Get PDFImmunization-related anxiety can lead to vaccine hesitancy, which can be detrimental to public health by reducing herd immunity and increasing the spread of preventable diseases. This research proposal aims to investigate how nurses implementing non-pharmacological interventions can reduce immunization-related anxiety among pediatric patients. The literature critique focuses on examining the efficacy of various non-pharmacological interventions on reducing procedural pain, fear, and anxiety in pediatric patients. Research shows that those who received non-pharmacological interventions experienced decreased pain, fear, and anxiety levels. This proposal will use a randomized control trial design with a convenience sample of 200 pediatric patients from flu clinics in Marin County. The participants will be randomly assigned into an intervention group or a control group. The intervention groups will consist of virtual reality, Buzzy device, cold spray, hand massage, music therapy, and exposure-based video game groups. The participants in the control group will receive standard immunization care. The participants’ fear levels will be measured using the Children’s Fear Scale (CFS) and their anxiety will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A). The anticipated outcome will be that participants receiving the non-pharmacological interventions will experience decreased fear and anxiety levels towards immunizations and that nurses will be equipped with knowledge on how they can reduce immunization-related anxiety among pediatric patients
Preparing Nurses for Medical-Assistance in Dying: The Role of Comprehensive Education and Training
Get PDFMedical-assistance in dying (MAID) is a process in which a consenting patient self-administers lethal medications with the intent of ending their life. This process is marked with ethical, emotional, and spiritual complexities. Nurses play a key role in MAID, through providing care as well as being a patient advocate. Specifically, intensive care unit (ICU) nurses often provide care to critical or terminally ill patients. However, according to the research, little formal training or education about MAID has been put into place for ICU nurses. To investigate, primary research articles regarding healthcare professionals’ experiences with MAID, educational gaps, and current training methods were examined. A proposed quantitative quasi-experimental study will investigate if providing an educational training session for ICU nurses will increase their knowledge, confidence in addressing MAID requests, and communication skills. This experiment will include a sample of 100 ICU nurses employed at hospitals in San Francisco. The proposed study will utilize a 4 hour in-person training session with pre- and post-tests using the End-of-Life Professional Caregiver (EPCS) survey. A t-test will be conducted to analyze the differences between the pre-test and post-test scores. If the p-value is \u3c0.05, the results will be statistically significant, thus supporting the hypothesis that providing a comprehensive training program to nurses increases their MAID’ knowledge, confidence in addressing MAID requests, and communication skills
The Psychological Impact of Denied Blood Transfusions by Jehovah\u27s Witness Parents in Pediatric Patients
Get PDFJehovah\u27s Witnesses believe that it is against God\u27s will to receive blood from someone else, or to tamper with their own blood, influencing them to deny blood transfusions for themselves and for their children. Since minors are legally not allowed to make healthcare decisions on their own until they reach 18 years of age, this decision made by the parents to deny transfusions on the pediatric patient\u27s behalf may create significant emotional and psychological challenges, potentially influencing family dynamics, mental health, and overall well-being. Understanding these effects, especially for the pediatric patient, is crucial for healthcare providers, social workers, and support organizations in providing holistic care to families navigating such medical and religious conflicts since there is limited research on this issue.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1100/thumbnail.jp
Understanding Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in Autistic Children Through Parent’s Lens
Get PDFThis research reviews and proposes a study to assess parents\u27 knowledge about their children with a dual diagnosis of autism and Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) with the intent to develop future care strategies that are both person-centered and family-centered
Nursing Knowledge Regarding Pap Smears for Transgender Men
Get PDFCervical cancer screening (CCS) is a crucial test used for preventative measures against cervical cancer, yet transgender men (TM) experience significantly lower screening rates in comparison to cisgender women due to pain, anxiety, and systemic healthcare barriers. A major factor for deterrence is pain during speculum insertion, often because of vaginal atrophy related to testosterone usage. Other factors include fear of discrimination, mistreatment, and lack of provider awareness, particularly among nurses who play a pivotal role in patient preparation and care. This research aims to assess the extent of nurses’ knowledge regarding Pap smears for female-to-male (FTM) patients through a quantitative descriptive survey. A Likert scale-based questionnaire will evaluate the knowledge of 100 nurses in California, identifying potential areas of knowledge deficits in understanding CCS for TM. The anticipated findings will highlight any potential gaps in knowledge, which could inform future educational interventions such as workshops or simulations
Empowering Birth: Comparing Nurse-Led Holistic and Pharmacologic Pain Relief Approaches
No full textChildbirth is often described as one of the most meaningful experiences in a woman’s life. During this time, effective pain management is essential not only for reducing discomfort, but also for improving maternal satisfaction and minimizing unnecessary obstetric interventions. While childbirth is frequently approached as a purely physical process, it is inherently holistic, influenced by cultural, social, psychological, and emotional factors. Growing evidence highlights the value of incorporating and educating patients and providers on non-pharmacologic strategies such as breathing techniques, massage, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, positioning ,ambulation, and continuous emotional support. For example, a study in Sweden that found that a group that received continuous midwife-led labor support was associated with lowered cortisol levels, shorter active labor, higher rates of spontaneous vaginal birth, and a significantly lower emergency cesarean rate than compared to the control group which received standard care(Stjernholm et al., 2021). Integrating standardized education for both healthcare providers and expectant mothers promotes safe, effective pain relief options that empower women and help reduce avoidable interventions which ultimately lead to a more positive birthing experience.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1177/thumbnail.jp
Paternal Involvement and Bonding in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Evaluating Daily Caregiving, Emotional Well-Being, and Father-Infant Connection
No full textBackground: Premature birth and serious neonatal conditions frequently require infants to obtain care in the NICU, producing psychological and emotional obstacles for families. Despite the fact that skin-to-skin contact has been extensively researched for its strengths in encouraging stability and bonding, there persists restricted importance and understanding on paternal participation in routine caregiving tasks such as feeding, diapering, temperature checks, and swaddling. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate paternal participation in daily NICU caregiving tasks to address gaps in comprehending how these experiences impact bonding and emotional well-being among fathers of hospitalized infants. Methods: This study will employ a quasi-experimental design conducted across two NICUs to assess how paternal engagement in daily caregiving activities affects attachment and emotional well-being among fathers of hospitalized infants. A total of 100 fathers will be randomly allocated to either an organized caregiving group or a standard care group with a lack of caregiving opportunities. Data will be retrieved through validated instruments including the Paternal Stressor Scale: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (PSS:NICU), the Paternal Postnatal Attachment Scale (PPAS), and a brief Confidence in Caregiving Questionnaire. Statistical evaluation will incorporate independent t-tests and continuous measures utilizing analysis of variance to compare changes in bonding, confidence, and stress between groups over a period of time. Results: It is anticipated that fathers in the organized caregiving group will display higher bonding and confidence scores and reduced stress levels compared to those receiving routine care. Conclusion: This study acknowledges a substantial gap in neonatal nursing research by exploring the impact of paternal caregiving engagement on emotional well-being, confidence, and father-infant connection. The findings may provide evidence-based techniques that encourage nurses to promote paternal engagement as a crucial element of family-based care.https://scholar.dominican.edu/nursing-student-research-posters/1190/thumbnail.jp
Identity Formation in Adolescents using Assemblage and Found Objects
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to explore a gap in current research that reveals how art therapy, using assemblage with found objects, empowers adolescents to explore their identity by creating a personal narrative. Identity formation is a critical step in adolescence that involves the development of a coherent sense of self and identity (Erikson, 1968, as cited in Branje et al., 2021). For the adolescent to be successful in this stage, they must synthesize both their personal and social identities (Erikson, 1950, as cited in McLean & Syed, 2014). Using this understanding of adolescent identity, this study utilized a qualitative research design with a narrative, arts-based research approach. In two 90-minute arts-based workshops and interviews, data were collected, and thematic analysis was conducted. The results of the study suggest that art therapy, when combined with a narrative approach, can show efficacy for the exploration of identity formation in adolescents. Key conclusions reached in the study were that assemblage with found objects serve in the exploration and communication of identity, that artmaking creates a non-verbal space for expression, and that the exploration of identity occurs through the communication of both internal and external influence. Additionally, using visual and oral narratives together fosters rich, exploratory, personal narratives that shape identity
shedding, emerging; a rebirth
No full textThis thesis is a collection of poems; divided into two parts, the first section intimately explores physicality and essence through graphic writing, inspired by Emerson’s work that is deeply rooted in transcendentalism, idealism, and the divinity of nature. The second part of the collection breathes life into the first through an introspection of naturalistic elements based on linguistic tactility. Inspired by Emily Dickinson, this collection embodies complex celestial imagery to display the abstractness of presence and detachment. Both collections comment on the interconnectedness of human nature in its rawest form and seek to encapsulate a soulful display of the innate relationship between movement and language