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Recognizing the Risk: Enhancing Nurse Preparedness for Postpartum Hemorrhage Through Simulation-Based Education
Full text linkBackground: Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a serious, often unexpected complication after childbirth involving excessive bleeding. It is a leading cause of maternal death and can happen quickly, even in healthy pregnancies. Risk factors may increase the chances of PPH, but it can also occur without warning. Nurses play a key role in recognizing early signs and taking quick action. However, delays still happen due to inconsistent training, unclear protocols, and lack of preparedness. Strengthening nurse education and improving emergency response systems are essential to improve care and achieve better outcomes for mothers. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of simulation-based training combined with a best practice screening tool on nurses’ ability to recognize and manage PPH effectively. Method: A randomized control trial, pre- and post-test design will be used with 100 maternity nurses from four hospitals in Northern California. Participants will be randomly assigned to a control group or an intervention group that receives additional education and simulation training. Knowledge and response performance will be assessed before and after the intervention using validated tools. Results: The intervention group is anticipated to show better knowledge, faster responses, and improved protocol use, with results likely to be significant (p ≤ 0.05). Conclusion: Enhancing nurse training through simulation and structured screening tools may improve early recognition and management of PPH, contributing to better maternal outcomes and safer clinical practice
¿Hablas Español? Bilingualism and Its Relationship with Emotional Intelligence, Friendship Satisfaction, and Impostor Phenomenon
No full textAs bilingualism exposes individuals to different linguistic cultures, it has demonstrated to increase emotional experiences and improve emotional competency (Alqarni & Dewaele, 2020). College students who report higher EQ benefit from higher levels of friendship quality (Gündüz, 2019). However, racially marginalized college students, who are more likely to be bilingual, also experience additional barriers including impostor phenomenon (IP; Cokley et al., 2017). The goal of this study is to determine if college students who are bilingual will have higher EQ and friendship satisfaction and be better protected against IP than college students who are English monolinguals. A total of 78 college students were recruited for the study with 35 bilinguals and 43 monolinguals. The participants completed the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale (Schutte et al., 1998), Short Clance Impostor Phenomenon Scale (Wang et al., 2022), Friendship Network Satisfaction Scale (Kaufman et al., 2022), and a demographics questionnaire including questions on bilingual proficiency and languages spoken. The results depicted no significant difference in EQ levels. Monolingual college students reported significantly higher friendship satisfaction compared to bilingual college students. Participants reporting higher friendship satisfaction did not report being less negatively impacted by IP experiences. However, the results demonstrated that higher EQ levels created a buffer against IP. By prioritizing the development of EQ, college students can benefit from creating meaningful and satisfying friendship networks and more easily recognize the negative emotions stirred by IP
The Impact of an OT-Led Universal Design Training for Planetarium Presenters
No full textBackground: Physical, sensory, and social barriers in cultural art spaces affect participation and must be addressed to experience maximum access and enjoyment. Occupational therapy can help overcome these obstacles by supporting staff education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks.
Methods: This study measured the effectiveness of an occupational therapy-based training that focused on improving museum staff’s confidence and competence in implementing UDL principles in presentations at a science museum. Data were collected via pre-test and post-test surveys, and data were analyzed using SPSS.
Results: Museum staff demonstrated an increased understanding of UDL principles, greater confidence when presenting to neurodivergent populations, and enhanced their ability to support access and inclusion for people with disabilities. Post-survey results indicated a statistically significant (p\u3c 0.05) shift in the staff perspectives on the importance of UDL, increased confidence in supporting access and inclusion, and improved understanding of how visual resources support access and inclusion for visitors.
Conclusion: Occupational therapy consultation is important in cultural art spaces to address barriers and increase meaningful participation for all. The findings emphasize the need for UDL and disability-related education for staff, suggesting that providing clear language and frameworks can significantly support and enhance inclusion efforts.
Keywords: occupational therapy consultation, community-based occupational therapy, cultural arts accessibility, community participation, neurodiversity, autism, sensory friendly, accessibility programmin
Nursing Education on Sleep Health and its Impact on Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
Full text linkModern-day adolescents are increasingly at risk for poor sleep quality due to rapid physical and physiological changes and stressors from technology and social media. Recent research suggests poor sleep affects endocrine function and contributes to insulin resistance (IR), a precursor to Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). This proposed quasi-experimental study will examine if a nurse-led sleep education program can improve sleep quality and decrease the incidence of IR in adolescents with poor sleep. A total of 100 participants aged 12-18 across Berkley, California who score ≥ 5 on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) will be randomly assigned to either the control or intervention group. Control group participants will receive standardized care while the intervention group participants will receive nurse-led sleep education and will be asked to set three personal sleep goals. Baseline and 16-week follow-up fasting glucose and insulin tests, along with PSQI scores will assess outcomes. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, including t-tests, will evaluate intervention effects. Significant results may support nurse-led sleep education in primary care to prevent metabolic diseases. Further research in different geographical locations and the use of objective sleep measures will improve the validity and efficacy of results across populations
Cultural Competency in Nursing: Enhancing Gestational Diabetes Management for South Asian Women
No full textSouth Asians are genetically predisposed to developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Due to their genetic predisposition, cultural beliefs, and dietary habits, South Asian women face challenges in understanding how to manage their GDM, leading to a rise in GDM development in South Asian women. Nurses play a key role in educating these women on managing their GDM and improving patient understanding. This research will examine the nurse’s knowledge of South Asian culture and how to create culturally tailored care to support these women in managing their GDM. The research proposal will be a quantitative descriptive study using a convenience sample of 100 nurses from a hospital in Santa Clara County. The participants will be given a 20-question survey on their knowledge of South Asian culture. After determining their baseline knowledge an educational intervention may be proposed if knowledge deficits are idetified
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Evaluating Pulmonary Tuberculosis Knowledge Deficits Among Nursing Students in the United States
Full text linkThe healthcare field consistently faces patients with a wide range of diseases and illnesses. Pulmonary Tuberculosis is an infectious lung disease with established tools to prevent, detect, and treat it. Yet, there has been a significant rise in cases within the past year. Amidst this troubling situation, it is crucial that all healthcare workers, nursing students, and nurses in particular, are properly educated on caring for TB patients. This research proposal aims to determine if there are TB treatment knowledge gaps among nursing students in the United States by conducting a 20-question survey utilizing the Likert Scale. If results show that there are knowledge deficits, then a future research study could explore the success rate of implementing comprehensive educational sessions about TB
Optimizing Discharge Education for Patients with Heart Failure
Full text linkNoncompliance can be a result of a lack of comprehension of discharge instructions and a lack of concise, effective educational resources. Due to this deficit, patients with heart failure are less likely to comply with their discharge protocol and are therefore more likely to be readmitted to the hospital. The aim of the study is to consolidate a teaching method that accommodates one\u27s existing educational barriers, implement follow-up to increase knowledge retention and improve self care, and prevent readmission among HF patients. Two hundred hospitalized, English-speaking patients with heart failure above 65 years old across 20 US Hospitals will be nominated by their cardiologist to participate. In this quantitative, quasi-experimental study, both the control and intervention groups will be assessed for their knowledge about heart failure using the AHFKT and their ability to perform self care at discharge using the SCHFI. The intervention group will receive a 30 minute one-on-one session with their nurse to go over a summary of their discharge packet, review their specific medications, and receive a medication and daily weight log. After two weeks, patients in the intervention group will have a telephone appointment in which their provider will follow-up to review the discharge packet for clarification and reinforcement, address presence of pertinent symptoms and management, and reconcile medications. After 30 days, both groups will be reassessed for their AHFKT and SCHFI scores as well as monitored for history of readmission. With better education materials and the implementation of follow-up, it is expected that patients will better understand their plan of care, abide by their self-care regimen, and decrease the likelihood of hospital readmission
Improving Maternal Mental Health: The Role of Specialized Support for Queer Women with Postpartum Depression
Full text linkQueer women face disproportionately high rates of postpartum depression compared to heterosexual and cisgender individuals. Studies showed that queer women face heightened mental health challenges, including higher rates of depression and anxiety due to factors like discrimination, limited support systems, and negative healthcare experiences. There is a need for culturally competent, LGBTQ+-affirming interventions to improve maternal mental health outcomes; despite the health disparities faced by this population, research on specialized postpartum interventions is limited, revealing gaps in effective mental health care for queer mothers. The key search terms for the articles used in the study included: postpartum depression, queer women, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, perinatal depression, maternal outcomes of PPD, therapy, interventions, treatment, and management. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of specialized postpartum mental health support in reducing the incidence and severity of PPD among queer women, compared to standard postpartum care. This study utilized Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and a quasi-experimental design with a sample of 200 queer mothers within two years postpartum, divided into intervention and control groups. Outcomes were measured using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) at baseline and at six-month intervals over a two-year period. It is anticipated that participants in the intervention group will show a significant reduction in PPD symptoms, reflected in lower EPDS scores, compared to the control group receiving standard care. Additionally, qualitative data will provide insights into participants\u27 experiences with the specialized support model. This study highlights the urgent need for culturally tailored, LGBTQ+-affirming postpartum mental health interventions. Findings are expected to inform healthcare systems and providers, promoting equitable care and improved mental health outcomes for queer mothers
Congressman Jared Huffman Town Hall Meeting
No full textRep. Huffman and his special guests will discuss the peaceful transfer of presidential power, the status of President Trump’s many challenges to the election results, and the challenges and importance of holding former President and executive branch officials accountable even during a new administration