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Gunn, Robin. "Mental Health Nurses' Perceptions| Making a Career Choice and Remaining in Mental Health Nursing." Thesis, William Carey University, 2017. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10605386.

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<p> Mental health nursing is a distinct specialty in the nursing profession. However, research has consistently shown the field of mental health nursing is not a popular career choice. In addition, the mental health nursing field is facing a significant shortage of nurses. Understanding what attracts and retains nurses to this nursing specialty is needed to aid in recruitment and retention and to ensure there will be enough qualified mental health nurses in the future to provide care for those needing mental health care services. The purpose of this study was to explore mental health perceptio

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Saewert, Karen Joyce. "Testing a systems research organizing model for behavioral health." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280446.

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The purpose of this multifaceted research project was to explain and predict mental health outcomes through testing of a systems research organizing model using pre-existing behavioral health consumer-oriented data. Community Partnership of Southern Arizona provided the setting for the participation of its members in the statewide 2001 Mental Health Statistics Improvement Program Consumer Perception Survey. The sample for this study consisted of 214 adult member survey respondents. The Systems Research Organizing Model for Behavioral Health (SROM-BH) provided the conceptual framework for exami

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Semino, Semira 1964. "Integrating the experience of institutionalization: Subjective perceptions of nursing home residents." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1990. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291764.

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The purpose of this exploratory study, using grounded theory methodology, was to investigate the impact of institutionalization on the elderly nursing home resident's sense of connectedness with valued attachments. The five female subjects who participated in the study ranged in age from 76 to 92 years. Their lengths of stay at the facility ranged from two months to three years and six months. Data collection and analysis involved interviewing the subjects and comparing and contrasting their responses. This resulted in the identification of a core process labeled Integrating the Experience of

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Walker, Matthew S. "Exploring stigmatizing attitudes toward mental illness in a midwestern long-term care facility." Thesis, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1561036.

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<p> The purpose of this study is to assess the attitudes towards individuals with mental illness among the healthcare providers of a long-term care facility. It takes a quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional, descriptive approach to view relationships. Minimal research exists in this subject matter, and literature reviews suggest that negative attitudes toward mental illness exist among healthcare providers (Ahmead et al., 2010; Aydin et al., 2003; Bjorkman et al., 2008; Rao et al., 2008; Reed & Fitzgerald, 2005; Ucok, 2008; Ross & Goldner, 2009; Smith et al., 2011; Zolnierek

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Sorrell, Tanya R. "Mental health treatment preferences for persons of Mexican heritage." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3560342.

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<p> Culturally sensitive care is thought to take into account a person's specific cultural values and preferences when providing mental health care services. Latinos currently comprise 17% of the total U.S. population at 50.5 million and persons of Mexican heritage constitute over 66% of all Latinos in the United States. Persons of Mexican heritage experience higher rates of mental health issues and illness with 30% lifetime incidence versus 20% incidence for Anglos. Few studies have focused on the mental health treatment preferences for persons of Mexican heritage. Treatment preferences could

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Leutwyler, Heather. "Understanding the physical health of older adults with schizophrenia." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2009. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3359579.

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McIntosh, Byrne Donna. "The relationship between perceived family criticism and quality of life and relapse rates in patients with schizophrenia /." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=68214.

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Research has indicated that the adjustment of psychiatric patients is adversely affected by family criticism. The present study elaborated on this theme by focusing on fifty schizophrenic patients who were formally interviewed, using a standard visual analog scale format, about their perception of family criticism. Two important conceptual distinctions were proposed. The first was the extent to which criticism was perceived as "constructive" or "destructive", and the second was the extent to which the criticism was perceived to be "person directed" or "behavior directed". Regression analyses w

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Lett, Judy. "Utilization and evaluation of formal support services among informal caregivers of non-institutionalized elderly with dementia." Thesis, McGill University, 1994. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=55508.

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This study explored the utilization and evaluation of formal support services among caregivers of the elderly who suffer from dementia. Data for the analyses were obtained from the Canadian Study on Health and Aging, funded by Health and Welfare Canada (1991-92). The sample consisted of 327 informal caregivers of non-institutionalized elderly with dementia.<br>Results indicated that formal support service users cared for demented elderly who had greater ADL/IADL functional limitations, reported more burden, tended to be husbands, tended not to live with the care recipient, reported less inform

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Chao, Hsiao-Chuang 1961. "Coping strategies used by patients undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis in Taiwan." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278122.

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Coping has been implicated in health outcomes through a process of adaptation. The purpose of this study was to describe the coping strategies used by 37 patients undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis treatment in Taiwan. The Jalowiec Coping Scale was used to measure the use and effect of patients' coping styles. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. Seven commonly used coping strategies and three never used coping strategies were reported. Subjects also reported six not helpful coping strategies. Results of t-tests indicated that there was a significant differen

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West, Eleanor Thielen 1952. "Spirituality and time perspectives in Vietnam combat veterans with and without post traumatic stress disorder: A comparative study." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278181.

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The purpose of this study was to compare spirituality and subjective sense of time passage between Vietnam combat veterans diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those without PTSD. Rogers' Principle of Helicy provided a theoretical perspective for the study. The abrupt interactive repatterning that may occur under the extreme conditions of combat can be translated into compromised abilities of the combat veteran to assume an acceptable lifestyle once he is out of the combat situation. A population of 32 Vietnam combat veterans answered questionnaires regarding their perspect

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Barnard, Amy Grace. "Lesbians' experiences of depression: Linking experience to social discourse." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280674.

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Depression is being diagnosed worldwide at rapidly increasing rates. The World Health Organization has identified depression as the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Women are diagnosed with depression at twice the rate of men. Although much research has been conducted on depression in women, there is very little research on depression in lesbians. The impact of living within a heteronormative society upon lesbians' experiences of depression is unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore lesbians' subjective experiences of depression. Critical ethnographic methods were used t

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Rosette, Joyce Flannigan 1953. "Clients' perceptions of the benefits of the Psychiatric Wellness Clinic." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291337.

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A descriptive qualitative research method was used in this study. In this study, five women were asked to describe their perceptions of how effective the Psychiatric Wellness Clinic interventions were in controlling their depression symptoms. With the decreased availability of state funding, the standard form of treatment was no longer available. This Psychiatric Wellness Clinic concept was developed as a mechanism to provide this patient population with skills that would empower them to take care of themselves and decreased dependency on the system. This researcher wanted to see if the client

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Laughlin, Catherine Wagner 1950. "From option to action: The abortion decision in adolescence." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291403.

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Approximately 1.1 million adolescent women become pregnant every year, and nearly 40% choose to terminate their pregnancies. This study explored pregnancy termination decisions of sixteen adolescent females in the southwestern United States. A demographic and decision making survey, Smilkstein's, et al. (1981) Family and Friends' Apgars and a sexual knowledge inventory were used to measure factors relevant to abortion decisions in this age group. Some expected results of the study included a lack of sexual knowledge and a greater degree of satisfaction with friends than with family. Participan

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Park, Janet. "Randomized controlled trial for stress and anxiety management| biofeedback and mindfulness meditation." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1568670.

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<p> The present study investigated the efficacy of two brief intervention programs, biofeedback and mindfulness meditation, on levels of state anxiety and perceived stress in Thai nursing students beginning clinical training. Eighty-nine participants from a public nursing college in Thailand were randomly assigned to one of two experimental groups, biofeedback group or mindfulness meditation group, or a control group. All participants were given pre- and post-intervention surveys including demographic information, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (State Anxiety Scale), and Perceived Stress

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Goyal, Deepika. "Postpartum depression and sleep loss in first time mothers." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3261263.

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Sanderson, LuAnn. "Improving civility in the mental health nursing workplace through assertiveness training with role-play." Thesis, Western University of Health Sciences, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3587674.

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<p>Incivility is a low-level form of violence that has been found to threaten safety and has gained increasing attention from healthcare leaders. Incivility at work causes distractions and threatens the culture of safety. Locations providing mental health services are among such high-risk areas. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse leader’s educational approach to improve civility in the mental health (MH) nursing workplace using assertiveness training with role-play. </p><p> The civility score in this study was measured by staffs’ perceptions of

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Garza-Escobedo, Edna Iris. "Nursing students' perception of the mental workload related to their classroom and clinical experience /." The Ohio State University, 1992. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487778663284575.

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O'Brien, Denise A. "Using mindfulness meditation intermixed with humor to reduce anxiety among nursing students during clinical practice." Thesis, Capella University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3590551.

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<p> Clinical nursing practice requires intensive education, yet anxiety can interfere with student learning. A gap exists in the nursing literature on how nursing students can manage anxiety during clinical practice. Since the clinical portion of nursing education may be especially anxiety provoking for nursing students, a new teaching strategy has been developed to help reduce anxiety during clinical practice. In this quasi-experimental research study, a new teaching strategy known as mindfulness meditation intermixed with humor was used for four weeks with nursing students to examine whe

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Shannon, Maureen Theresa. "Becoming a mother within the context of HIV: Experiences of uncertainty, distress, and social support during HIV viral testing of the infant." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2007. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3261267.

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Chiang, Hui-Ling 1969. "Help-seeking and quality of life in women with breast cancer." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/282589.

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The purpose of this study was to examine direct and interactive relationships of stimuli and adaptive modes on help-seeking and quality of life. Stimuli were external (social network characteristics, social support need) and internal (age, symptom, symptom severity, satisfaction with social support). Adaptive modes were physiologic function, self-concept (enabling skill, mastery), role function (socioeconomic status, self-care), and interdependence (trust in health care provider, dyadic adjustment). The conceptual framework was based on Roy's Adaptation Model. Data were secondary analyzed usin

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Ferguson, Georgia Marie 1952. "Creating meaning: Adult children's decision to withdraw life support from an ill parent." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291473.

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Ethnographic interviews with four adult children revealed four domains: "Quality of Life"; "Doing the Right Thing"; "Staying Strong"; and "Impact of Decision" they used to create meaning for their decision to withdraw life support from an ill parent. The domains were analyzed and eight cultural themes were discovered: The decision is much easier when the family know what the person would want; the decision should include family input; health care providers can be/are a source of support and information for the family; doing the right thing is important for the family; as death approaches, the

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Grace, Cynthia L. "The second-chance self| Transformation as the gift of life for maternal caregivers of transplant children." Thesis, Argosy University/San Francisco Bay Area, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3583499.

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<p> In this qualitative study, I explored the phenomenon of positive growth in maternal caregivers of children who have undergone a kidney transplant. Semistructured interviews were conducted with seven mothers who shared narrative accounts of their experience. Through a phenomenological analysis of the interview data, the fundamental structure of positive growth in caregivers of transplant children was illuminated. Both negative themes and trauma and positive themes and growth were found to contribute to maternal caregiver positive growth.</p><p> Participants revealed that being a caregiver

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Cecil-Riddle, Kimberly. "Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions of Rapid Response Teams in a Psychiatric Facility." Thesis, Walden University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3633624.

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<p> Psychiatric illnesses can sometimes lead to behavioral outbursts that need to be addressed quickly to deescalate potentially explosive situations. Nurses are in a unique position to respond to such outbursts by calling for a rapid response team. Nurses who are part of the rapid response team should be well-informed of their roles and responsibilities in managing aggressive and violent behavior. The purpose of this project was to explore RN's and LPN's knowledge and perceptions of a rapid response team in a psychiatric facility. The Iowa model of evidence-based practice provided the frame

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Leckey, Donna. "Therapeutic Non-pharmacological Interventions and PRN Psychotropic Medication Administration Practices of Mental Health RNs." Thesis, Carlow University, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3681319.

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<p> PRN psychotropic medication administration is a common practice used by psychiatric RNs in acute inpatient mental health settings to manage anxiety and agitation in patients, and as a result, there are high incidences of PRN psychotropic medication administration (Mugoya & Kampfe, 2010). There is limited documentation indicating that therapeutic non-pharmacological interventions are utilized prior to PRN psychotropic medication administration (Curtis et al., 2007). The purpose of this scholarly project was to determine what non-pharmacological interventions are used by mental health

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Hoying, Jacqueline Ann. "COPE: A Pilot Study with Urban Sixth Grade Youth to Improve Physical Activity and Mental Health Outcomes." The Ohio State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1446900274.

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Marsalla, Jean Engelmann 1958. "Validation of instrument measuring unpredictability management in heart transplant patients." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277833.

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The purpose of this study was to revise and expand the Managing Unpredictability Scale (MUS). The sample consisted of 225 heart transplant patients, 73.7% of the total in the primary study. An exploratory design was used to content analyze the qualitative data obtained from one open ended statement on the last page of the booklet from the primary study, "Predictors of Quality of Life in Heart Transplantation". Results substantiated the five original dimensions from the Managing Unpredictability Scale. The five dimensions are: Information Seeking, Setting Limits, Reliance on Selected Physicians

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Clark, Susanne Jane 1956. "Post-traumatic stress disorder symptomatology in a traumatically injured population." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277990.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between non-combat traumatic injury and the occurrence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptomatology. The animal model of inescapable shock (IS) provided a physiological rationale for the nursing interventions discussed relative to decreasing the negative impact of a traumatic injury. Traumatically injured subjects (n = 33) completed the Modified Late Effects of Accidental Injury Questionnaire, Part I (MLEAIQ-I) to assess any late negative effects subsequent to the traumatic injury, Part II (MLEAIQ-II) to measure the inciden

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Lawrence, Lisa. "The lived experience of courage in the seriously mentally ill: A hero's journey." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291561.

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Little is known about the importance of courage in serious mental illness. The purpose of this study was to discover whether courage was a significant variable in clients struggling with mental illness. The phenomelological approach and research method was used and the question was asked: What is the essential structure of the lived experience of courage in serious mental illness. Five seriously mentally ill adults participated in an open ended, recorded interview, recounting their experience of courage. Phenomenological analysis was used to derive 69 theme clusters and 13 categories. An essen

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Nolen, Judith Ellen 1945. "The essential structure of the lived experience of smokers hospitalized on a tobacco-free psychiatric unit." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291794.

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The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of smokers hospitalized on a tobacco free psychiatric unit through the research methodology of phenomenology. The sample consisted of 3 participants: a 44 year old Caucasian female, a 36 year old Caucasian male, and a 38 year old Caucasian female. Interviews were audiotaped and analyzed using an adaptation of Colaizzi's eight-step procedure. Results included these Theme Categories: The Psychological Experience of Smoking Abstinence; The Physiological Experience of Smoking Abstinence; The Socio-Cultural Experience of Smoking and Its

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Goetz, Suzanne Barnum. "Perceptions toward a restraint-free practice| A case study." Thesis, University of Phoenix, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3708852.

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<p> The importance of reducing the use of psychiatric-mental health mechanical restraints has been the focus of clinical nursing practice. A hospital with two psychiatric-mental health units has demonstrated a sustained success related to reducing mechanical restraints. In this qualitative case study, nurses were interviewed to understand how the reduction of mechanical restraints on the psychiatric-mental health units impacts the practice culture and the perception of the psychiatric nurses toward a mechanical restraint-free practice. This study provided new knowledge related to evidence from

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Thibeault, Catherine Ann. "The relationships of hospitalized persons with acute mental illness and their nurses: an interpretive inquiry." Thesis, McGill University, 2011. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=96692.

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The nurse-patient relationship is prominently featured in nursing discourse, particularly in the literature and practices of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nurses. PMH nurses have found it challenging to focus on their relational work in the face of pressure to provide efficient, technological, and biomedical care, especially in hospital settings. The purpose of this inquiry was to explore the relational experiences of patients with acute mental illness and their nurses in inpatient psychiatric settings. The researcher engaged in conversations with ten PMH nurses and six patients hospitali

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Villena, Anna Liza D. "Challenges & struggles: Lived experiences of individuals with mental illness, substance abuse, and general medical conditions." Diss., Search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses. UC Only, 2008. http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl?url_ver=Z39.88-2004&rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation&res_dat=xri:pqdiss&rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3297810.

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Fasbinder, Laurie Guyton 1957. "Validation of an instrument measuring maintenance of hope in heart transplant patients." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1991. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/277948.

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The purpose of this study was to revise and expand the Hope Maintenance Scale. An exploratory design was used to content analyze qualitative data collected from 226 heart transplant patients in the primary study, "Predictors of Quality of Life in Heart Transplantation". Results supported five of the six original dimensions of hope contained in the Hope Maintenance Scale. The five dimensions substantiated were: Downward Comparison, Fostering Optimism, Belief in a Powerful Other, Avoiding Painful Situations or Material, and Viewing the Situation as Temporary. Subcategories for the dimension of O

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Dumas, Robert Edward. "The lived experience of taking neuroleptic medication by persons with schizophrenia." Diss., The University of Arizona, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/289071.

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For most persons with schizophrenia (PWS), adherence with taking neuroleptic medication defines their course of illness. PWS who consistently take medication spend less time in the hospital, preserve recovery gains, and place less burden on families and society. Most extant research focuses on the correlation of discrete, provider-defined variables with the outcome of adherence. In contrast, this research used the person's perspective on the meaning of medication-taking to describe the complex phenomena of neuroleptic medication adherence by PWS. A phenomenological framework was used to examin

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Swayne, Cheryl. "Barriers to mental health services for homeless adults with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection." Thesis, Northern Kentucky University, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3606126.

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<p> This action research study explored the complex nature of homeless adults and their perceptions of barriers to mental health services. Barriers to mental health services and a lack of resources for homeless adults are social justice issues explored in the study. The participants were homeless adults with a history of substance abuse, diagnosis of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection, and mental illness. A qualitative approach allowed for data analysis which described the experiences of homeless adults living with HCV infection. Due to the stigma assigned by HCV based on the prevalence of HCV being

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Puglisi, Janis Panzenhagen. "The association of vitamin D levels, blood pressure, inflammation and depression in persons with coronary artery disease." Thesis, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3624222.

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<p> The purpose of this study was to examine the association of demographic factors, serum Vitamin D levels, hypertension (HTN) (by HTN diagnosis, systolic blood pressure [SBP] and diastolic blood pressure [DBP]), serum (hs-CRP) and endothelial measures of inflammation upon the prevalence of depression in adults with coronary artery disease (CAD) from central North Carolina. A literature derived theory, the Puglisi Model of Vitamin D Levels' Associations with Depression, guided this study. Vitamin D levels, measures of blood pressure, and serum and endothelial measures of inflammation, were th

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Ionescu, Elena. "Sexual behavior in older adults diagnosed with dementia| Curriculum for caregivers in dementia communities." Thesis, California State University, Long Beach, 2014. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=1527008.

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<p> Behavioral complications, such as Inappropriate Sexual Behavior (ISB), are developed in many cases of dementia. Sex, even for those with dementia, is a primary need, but supporting this need in an appropriate manner may overwhelm caregivers. The purpose of this project was to create a curriculum for Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) residential caregivers on the topic of sexual expression among older adults with dementia. By offering training on sexuality and dementia it is expected that caregivers can increase the DFC's provision of quality of life. This project presented an assessment to

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Opusunju, Ellis Ehizele. "Quality Improvement Through Evidence-Based Education: Advancing Obesity Awareness and Clinical Management Strategies for People Living with Mental Disorders." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3407.

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People living with mental disorders (PLWMDs) are at an increased risk for developing obesity due to poor diet, physical inactivity, and antipsychotic medications. In the United States, the general-population obesity rate is 36% compared to more than 50% for PLWMDs. Mental health professionals (MHPs), focused on addressing psychiatric conditions, seldom recognize and clinically manage obesity. Furthermore, this population is socioeconomically disadvantaged with poor dietary habits while consuming psychiatric medications that stimulate hunger, further exacerbating the risk for obesity. The Promo

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Cecil-Riddle, Kimberly. "Nurses' Knowledge and Perceptions of Rapid Response Teams in a Psychiatric Facility." ScholarWorks, 2011. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/1148.

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Psychiatric illnesses can sometimes lead to behavioral outbursts that need to be addressed quickly to deescalate potentially explosive situations. Nurses are in a unique position to respond to such outbursts by calling for a rapid response team. Nurses who are part of the rapid response team should be well-informed of their roles and responsibilities in managing aggressive and violent behavior. The purpose of this project was to explore RN's and LPN's knowledge and perceptions of a rapid response team in a psychiatric facility. The Iowa model of evidence-based practice provided the framework

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Paquette, Sylvie. "La prise en charge d'un proche parent âgé à domicile : travail intellectuel de gestion des espaces-temps et poids mental des soins assumés par les femmes." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape10/PQDD_0006/MQ45243.pdf.

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Harrison, Eileen Joselyn 1940. "Facilitating disclosure in psychologically abused women." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1998. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/291796.

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The purpose of this study was to identify from the woman's point of view what factors facilitate or inhibit disclosure of psychological abuse. Physical and psychological symptoms arise from this abuse and women are reluctant to disclose the underlying cause. This is a significant problem for every specialty in the nursing profession. A qualitative study using grounded theory was conducted with four research participants from domestic violence shelters. The results suggest contextual and behavioral factors in the disclosure process and give descriptive supporting data of related concepts. A con

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Hrabe, David Paul. "Relationship development among chronically ill women in a computer-mediated environment." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/280117.

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The purpose of this study was to determine the stages and processes of relationship development in a computer-mediated support group. Using grounded theory methodology, a secondary data analysis was conducted of 22 weeks of textual message exchanges among 15 chronically ill women. The study's outcome is a new middle range theory, Connecting in Cyberspace. This theoretical framework is the first attempt to describe the processes and phases of a computer-mediated support group and is intended as a beginning guide for nursing practice in an electronic environment. Orienting is defined as the star

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Sidell, Nancy L. "The experience of community dwelling spouses of nursing home users : marital satisfaction, coping, and mental health /." The Ohio State University, 1998. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487949508369401.

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McNamara, Nancy Taylor 1961. "Older healthy Hispanic women's beliefs about breast cancer." Thesis, The University of Arizona, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/278170.

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An exploratory descriptive design was used to investigate older healthy Hispanic women's beliefs about breast cancer. A secondary analysis of a database from a larger study dealing with Hispanic and Anglo women's knowledge of breast cancer and use of breast cancer screening was conducted. Using Orem's theory of self-care and self-care deficit as the framework, and content analysis, data were obtained from a two part question of the original 63 item questionnaire. A major finding was that hopelessness/powerlessness received the largest number of responses, especially from the youngest subjects,

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Caro, Marisa. "The health related hardiness level of battered women residing at shelters." FIU Digital Commons, 1996. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2050.

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the Hardiness level of battered women residing at a South Florida shelter and to investigate if there was a major difference in the hardiness level of women who were first time in a shelter as opposed to those who had been previously in shelters. Using a descriptive design, the Health-Related Hardiness Scale was given to 50 battered women residing at a shelter. The results confirmed our hypothesis that proposed that hardier women would leave their abusive environment. The total hardiness of these women was (M= 148.86 SD= 22.64). Furthermore, no majo

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Kwan, Tinna. "Quality of life in family caregivers of persons with schizophrenia." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/284200.

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Family caregivers filled the gap between deinstitutionalization. and the shortage of community resources for persons with schizophrenia (PWS). A holistic approach for caring for the family caregivers is necessary. Discovering the quality of life and its contributing factors in family caregivers of PWS helps community mental nurses to better work with the family caregivers. This study used a descriptive design with 68 family caregivers of PWS recruited from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) chapters in L.A. A set of questionnaires includes demographic characteristics, social res

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Huff, Nicole S. "Social support, God locus of health control, and quality of life among African American breast cancer survivors." Thesis, Central Michigan University, 2013. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3567665.

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<p> As African American (AA) breast cancer survivors live longer with the disease, much attention should be directed to quality of life and factors influencing it. An understanding of survivors' belief that God controls their health and their social support needs is necessary as an effort to develop health care services and programs that are culturally sensitive. This study was the first to explore the association between an individual's belief that God controls their health, social support and quality of life among AA breast cancer survivors. The purpose of this study was to examine the re

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Hamilton, Allison R. "A Clinical Documentation Practice Improvement to Increase Insurance Reimbursement." NSUWorks, 2019. https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_con_stuetd/58.

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Background: The National Institute Mental Health (2015) estimated there were about 44.7 million people diagnosed with a serious mental illness and 62.9% of those diagnosed were without mental health services. The loss of services was due to unemployment, reoccurring hospitalization, inabilities to care for themselves, and lack of participation in societal norms (World Health Organization [WHO], 2014). According to Insel (2011/2015), the U.S. cost of mental healthcare was an estimated $57.5 billion in 2006. This cost was not due to actual care but associated with the economic burden of job loss

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Tramer, Beth A. "Case Study: Geriatric Group Art Therapy in a Nursing Home." Ursuline College / OhioLINK, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=urs1210555128.

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Kellner, Frank Wade. "Examination of How Nursing Students' Coping Methods for Stress are Related to Ability and Personality as Indicated by Emotional Intelligence [Ability] and Locus of Control [Personality]." Thesis, University of North Texas, 2005. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1505237/.

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Undergraduate nursing students face tremendous stress in regards to academic and clinical demands while emotional intelligence (EI) is a topic of interest in the nursing field. This study examined whether problem-focused coping methods for stress are related to ability and personality. In this study, EI represented ability and locus of control (LOC) represented personality. Confrontive coping, seeking social support, and planful problem-solving represented the problem-focused coping variables. A survey instrument which represented a combination of the Assessing Emotions Scale, Perceived St

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