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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Psychological Distress, Resilience, and the Impact on Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors With Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Lauren Schwab

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Emotional Intelligence-Driven End-of-Life Care Simulation for Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Quantitative and Qualitative Study , Nasreen M. Alghamdi

Medication-Assisted Treatment Versus 12-Step Group Therapy: A Comparative Analysis of Adherence and Abstinence In Patients With Opioid Use Disorder , Derrick C. Glymph

The Maternal Oral Microbiome Throughout Pregnancy , Rebecca Koerner

A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Breast Cancer Survivor's Post-treatment Lived Experiences in an Educational Program: A Qualitative Data Analysis , Katherine Jinghua Lin

Sexual Dysfunction and Sexual Distress in Lymphoma Patients: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study , Dorothie S. Durosier Mertilus

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, the Gut Microbiome, and Peripherally Circulating Cytokines in Pregnant Hispanic Females , Tina Susanna Mutka

A Mixed Methods Analysis of Maternal-Infant Feeding Interactions Between Dyads with Opioid Exposure , Kailey T. Rinaldi

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Quality of Life of Older Adults with Complicated Grief Receiving Accelerated Resolution Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study , Tina M. Mason

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

In Post-Extubated Patients What are the Preferred Methods of Communication During Their Experience of Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation , Lanette Dumas

The Effect of Hope on the Relationship between Personal and Disease Characteristics and Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer , Sharon B. McNeil

Predictors of Nonadherence to Radiation Therapy Schedules Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients , Jennifer Lynn Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Perceived Discrimination and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Blacks: A Secondary Data Analysis of the Heart SCORE Study , Marilyn Aluoch

Exploration of Gratitude in Cardiovascular Health: Mediators, Medication Adherence and Psychometrics , Lakeshia A. Cousin

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Fatigue-related Symptom Clusters and their Relationship with Depression, and Functional Status in Older Adults Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad

Genetic Moderation of Pain and Fatigue Symptoms Resulting from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Breast Cancer Program , Carissa Bea Alinat

The Moderating Effect of Religion on Death Distress and Quality of Life between Christian Cancer patients in the United States with Muslim cancer patients in Saudi Arabia , Doaa Almostadi

Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study , Paula L. Cairns

Assessing Abstinence in Infants Greater Than 28 Days Old , Genieveve J. Cline

The Relationship Between Sleep Quality and Motor Function in Hospitalized Older Adult Survivors of Critical Illness , Maya N. Elías

The Role of Migration-Related Stress in Depression Among Haitian Immigrants in Florida: A Mixed Method Sequential Explanatory Approach , Dany Amanda C. Fanfan

The Effect of Depression, Inflammation and Sleep Quality on Risk for Cardiovascular Disease , Catherine L. O'Neil

Adapting SafeMedicate (Medication Dosage Calculation Skills software) For Use In Brazil , Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Relationship Between Total Neuropathy Score-reduced, Neuropathy Symptoms and Function. , Ashraf Abulhaija

Validation of the Electronic Kids Dietary Index (E-KINDEX) Screening Tool for Early Identification of Risk for Overweight/Obesity (OW/OB) in a Pediatric Population: Associations with Quality of Life Perceptions , Patricia A. Hall

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

The Effectiveness of an Intervention Designed to Improve Chlorhexidine (CHG) Bathing Technique in Adults Hospitalized in Medical Surgical Units , Janette Echemendia Denny

Levels of Distress Among Women Veterans Attending a Women’s Health Specialty Clinic in the VA Healthcare System , Debbie T. Devine

Examination of the Use of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) in the Treatment of Symptoms of PTSD and Sleep Dysfunction in Veterans and Civilians , Marian Jevone Hardwick

Investigating the Mutual Effects of Depression and Spiritual Well-being on Quality of Life in Hospice Patients with Cancer and Family Caregivers Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model , Li-Ting Huang

The Change in Nutritional Status in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: A Retrospective Descriptive A Retrospective Descriptive Study , Dina A. Masha'al

Exploring the Relationship Between Severity of Illness and Human Milk Volume in Very Low Birth Weight and Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants Over Six Weeks , Shannon Leigh Morse

Cardiovascular Disease Risk Scores and Novel Risk Factors in Relation to Race and Gender , Johanna Wilson

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

A Comparative Evaluation of the Learner Centered Grading Debriefing Method in Nursing Education , Marisa J. Belote

Sleep, Depressive Symptoms and Cognition in Older Adults and Caregivers of Persons with Dementia , Glenna Shemida Brewster

The Relationship between Hearing Status and Cognitive Performance and the Influence of Depressive Symptoms in the Older Adult , Julie A. Daugherty

Basal Salivary Oxytocin and Skin to Skin Contact among Lactating Mothers of Premature Infants , Jessica Marie Gordon

The Relationship Between Nurses' Emotional Intelligence and Patient Outcomes , Mary Kutash

Sexual Functioning and Body Image in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors , Carly Lynn Paterson

Cognitive Load of Registered Nurses During Medication Administration , Sarah Faith Perron

A Comparison of Quality of Life between Intense and Non-Intense Treatment for Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and High-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome , Sara Marie Tinsley

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Acculturation, Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Behavior in a Sample of Hispanic Women , Ivonne F. Hernandez

Knowledge and Acceptance of HPV and the HPV Vaccine in Young Men and Their Intention to be Vaccinated , Brenda Renee Jasper

The Relationships Between Sleep Disturbances, Depression, Inflammatory Markers, and Sexual Trauma in Female Veterans , Ellen Marcolongo

Examination of Possible Protective Effect of Rhesus D Positive Blood Factor on Toxoplasma-related Depressive Symptoms in Pregnancy , Lisa Lynn Parnell

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Primary Care Nurse Practitioners Regarding Skin Cancer Assessmnets: Validity and Reliability of a New Instrument , Debra Michelle Shelby

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Knowledge and Practice of Reproductive Health among Mothers and their Impact on Fetal Birth Outcomes: A Case of Eritrea , Winta Negusse Araya

Race/Ethnicity, Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality, Physical and Psychological Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors , Pinky H. Budhrani

Factors Predicting Pap Smear Adherence in HIV-infected Women: Using the Health Belief Model , Crystal L. Chapman Lambert

The Relationship Between Socioeconomic Status and Body Mass Index on Vitamin D Levels in African American Women with and without Diabetes Living in Areas with Abundant Sunshine , Shani Vann Davis

Predictors of Quality of Life in Patients with Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma , Darcie Marie Deaver

Relationship between dysphoric moods, risk-taking behaviors, and Toxoplasma gondii antibody titers in female veterans , Allyson Radford Duffy

Prenatal Stress, Depression, and Herpes Viral Titers , Pao-Chu Hsu

Factors Associated with Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors , Jean Marie Lucas

Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of Self-Care Management , Nadine Matthie

Factors Influencing Vaccination Decisions in African American Mothers of Preschool Age Children , Chauntel Mckenzie Mcnair

The Strong Black Woman, Depression, and Emotional Eating , Michelle Renee Offutt

Development of an Investigator-designed Questionnaire Concerning Childbirth Delivery Options based on the Theory of Planned Behavior , Chun-Yi Tai

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

The Mediating Effect of Distress Caused by Constipation on Predictors of Quality of Life of Hospice Patients with Cancer. , Abdel Alkhalouf

Testing a Model of Bacterial Vaginosis among Black Women , Jessica Brumley

The Effect of Tight Glycemic Control on Surgical Site Infection Rates in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery , Sierra Gower

Development of a Tool for Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment and Preventive Interventions in Ancillary Services Patients , Monica Shutts Messer

Hospice Nurses- Attitudes and Knowledge about Pain Management , Amie Jacqueline Miller

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Literacy and Hazard Communication Comprehension of Employees Presenting to an Occupational Health Clinic , Christine Bouchard

A Meta-Analysis of Cultural Competence Education in Professional Nurses and Nursing Students , Ruth Wilmer Gallagher

Relationship Between Cancer-Related Fatigue and Depression: A Pilot Study , Gloria Michelle Guess

A Comparison of Oncology and Non-Oncology Nurses in Their Knowledge of Cancer Pain Management , Nicole Houle

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Graduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain , Eric Bartholomew Jackson

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurses' Attitudes about Caring for Patients Who are Near the End of Life: A Quality Improvement Project , Leslie Lauersdorf

Translation and Adaptation of the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression (CES-D) Scale Into Tigrigna Language for Tigrigna Speaking Eritrean Immigrants in the United States , Mulubrhan Fisseha Mogos

Nurse Manager Emotional Intelligence as a Predictor to Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction and RN Perceptions of the Practice Environment and the Relationship to Patient, Nursing and Hospital Outcomes , Jacqueline Cecilia Munro

The Relationship of Mid-Pregnancy Levels of Cytokines, Stress, and Depression with Gestational Age at Delivery , Melissa Molinari Shelton

Prophylactic, Risk-Reducing Surgery in Unaffected BRCA-Positive Women: Quality Of Life, Sexual Functioning and Psychological Well-Being , Sharon Tollin

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Relationship Between FAM5C SNP (rs10920501) Variability, Metabolic Syndrome, and Inflammation, in Women with Coronary Heart Disease , Jennifer L. Cline

Women’s Perceptions of Postpartum Stress: A Narrative Analysis , Nancy Gilbert Crist

Lived Experience: Near-Fatal Adolescent Suicide Attempt , Phyllis Ann Dougherty

Exploring the Relationships among Work-Related Stress, Quality of Life, Job Satisfaction, and Anticipated Turnover on Nursing Units with Clinical Nurse Leaders , Mary Kohler

A Comparative Study of Knowledge of Pain Management in Certified and Non-Certified Oncology Nurses , Sherrie A. LaLande

Evaluating Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing Students Regarding Pain Management , Jessica Latchman

Evaluation of Oncology Nurses' Knowledge, Practice Behaviors, and Confidence Specific to Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy , Rebecca Denise McAllister

Moderating the Effectiveness of Messages to Promote Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetes , Rachel E. Myers

Factors Affecting the Process of Clinical Decision-Making in Pediatric Pain Management by Emergency Department Nurses , Teresa A. Russo

The Correlation Between Neuropathy Limitations and Depression in Chemotherapy Patients , Melissa Thebeau

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Fatigue Symptom Distress and Its Relationship with Quality Of Life in Adult Stem Cell Transplant Survivors , Suzan Fouad Abduljawad R.N., B.S.N.

Nursing Advocacy and the Accuracy of Intravenous to Oral Opioid Conversion at Discharge in the Cancer Patient , Maria L. Gallo R.N., O.C.N.

Transitional Care for Adolescents with HIV: Characteristics and Current Practices of the Adolescent Trials Network Systems of Care , Patricia Gilliam

The Effect of Ethical Ideology and Professional Values on Registered Nurses’ Intentions to Act Accountably , Susan R. Hartranft

Falls in Bone Marrow Transplant Patients: A Retrospective Study , Lura Henderson R.N., B.S.N.

Predictors of cancer caregiver depression symptomatology , Henry R. Rivera

Psychosocial outcomes of weight stigma among college students , Sabrina Joann Robinson

The Experience of Fatigue and Quality of Life in Patients with Advanced Lung Cancer , Andrea Shaffer

The Relationship Between Uncertainty in Illness and Anxiety in Patients With Cancer , Naima Vera

Shifting Paradigms: The Development of Nursing Identity in Foreign-Educated Physicians Retrained as Nurses Practicing in the United States , Liwliwa Reyes Villagomeza

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Prostate Cancer Screening Intention Among African American Men: An Instrument Development Study , Susan Anita Baker

The Geriatric Cancer Experience in End of Life: Model Adaptation and Testing , Harleah G. Buck

Communication Systems and HIV/AIDS Sexual Decision Making in Older Adolescent and Young Adult Females , Rasheeta D. Chandler MS, ARNP, FNP-BC

Relationship of Anger Trait and Anger Expression to C-Reactive Protein in Post-Menopausal Women , Rosalyn Gross

Identifying Patients with Cancer at Risk of Experiencing a Fall While Hospitalized , Joann M. Heaton

Modulation of Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cell Maturation and Function by Cigarette Smoke Condensate in a Bronchial Epithelial Cell Co-Culture Model , Alison J. Montpetit

Cancer Patients with Pain: Examination of the Role of the Spouse/Partner Relationship In Mediating Quality of Life Outcomes for the Couple , Mary Ann Morgan

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Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2021 2021.

Effectiveness of Comprehensive Hemophilia Education Program (CHEP) on health related Quality of Life and Clinical outcomes of children and young people with hemophilia in selected hemophila clinics of Karnataka. , Anjalin D’Souza

Effectiveness of a Preterm Home Care Program (PHCP) on parent infant interaction among mothers of preterms and the developmental outcomes of the preterms in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal Karnataka. , E. Binu Margaret

A study on Child Abuse, and its relationship with the attitude of adults and Socio – Demographic variables in Udupi Dist. , Sangeetha Priyadarshini

Effectiveness of Developmental Supportive Care Program (DSCP) on the health status of preterm infants, knowledge, and practice of care providers in a selected Neonatal unit of tertiary care hospital. , Yashoda Sathish

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

“ Life Style Factors Associated With Elevated Blood Pressure Among Working Women Of Selected Institutions Of Udupi Taluk: A Case Control Study.” , PRIYA LAVEENA ALVA

Prevalance, Risk factors for Malnutrition and effectiveness of need-based intervention on nutritional status and cognitive development of preschool children in Anganwadi centers of Udupi Dist. , Ansuya .

Effectiveness of a comprehensive educational program for Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHAs) to identify individuals with bleeding disorders in udupi District: A community –based study , Sulochana B

“A study to assess the knowledge on post Exposure prophylaxis and adherence to Needle stick injury prevention measures among nurses in selected hospitals of Udupi taluk, Karnataka” , KUSUMAVATHI .

" “A Study to Assess the Pattern of Smartphone Usage, Smartphone Addiction and Associated Subjective Health Problems Among Nursing Students of Selected Colleges of Udupi District” " , JOYCE MACHADO

“A Study to Assess The perception towards Tobacco Consumption And Its Usage Among The Auto Rickshaw Drivers Of Udupi District, Karnataka” , SHAKEEL MOHAN

"“A cross-sectional study to assess the body Mechanics, perceived musculoskeletal problems and health-seeking behaviour among Construction workers of Udupi district.” " , RAGHAVENDRA NAYAK

Oral Care Protocol for Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy included oral complications in Cancer Patients. , Radhika R Pai

“A Comparative Study To Assess The Attitude And Self-Reported Practices Of Self- Medication Among The Healthcare And Non- Healthcare Undergraduate Students Of Selected Institutions Of A University In Udupi District, Karnataka” , ILAKKIYA P

"“A descriptive study to assess the Knowledge and attitude towards global Warming and perceived impacts of Regional climate change on health among the health science students of Udupi District, Karnataka” " , BADAPLIN RYNJAH

“A Study To Assess The Correlation Between Level Of Critical Thinking Ability And Competency In Performing Neurological Assessment Among Nursing Students Of Selected Nursing Colleges Of Udupi District, Karnataka” , PIYALI SAHA

“Awareness about rights of older adults, attitude and perception towards ageism among the college students of Udupi district: A descriptive cross-sectional study” , ANGEL THOMAS

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

A study to assess the knowledge regarding endometriosis and wellbeing of women diagnosed with endometriosis in selected hospitals of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka , ANNIE NIRMALA A

“Effect of Mandala Art Therapy on attention and functional social skill among intellectually disabled children in a selected special school of Udupi, Karnataka.” , POOJA BAKSHI

A study to assess the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), dietary habits and stress among employees working in selected institutes of Udupi district, Karnataka , SANGEETA BSR

Effectiveness of Pulmonary Interventions (PI) on Health-Related Quality Of Life (HRQL) and Clinical Outcomes (CO) among Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. , Flavia Castelino

Effectiveness of E-Surveillance by the Infection Control Competent Nurses (ICCN) in selected hospitals of Udupi and DK Dist. Karnataka , Soumya Christabel

A comparative study to assess the life satisfaction, self-esteem, depression and health related behaviour among pensioners and non- pensioners elderly population of selected villages of Udupi taluk, Karnataka , ROSHINI DSOUZA

A case control study to assess the risk factors associated with fetal and neonatal death in Kasturba Hospital (KH), Manipal, Karnataka , RITU KUMARI

Efficacy of Acupressure on contributing factors of fatigue, severity of fatigue, Oxidative Stress Markers (OSM) and other blood parameters of patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD) in a selected tertiary hospital of Udupi Dist. Karnataka , Daisy Josphine Lobo

A study to assess the post-menopausal symptoms, stress and coping strategies among women in selected villages of Udupi taluk, Karnataka , SOWMYA NAIK

A correlational study to assess the emotional intelligence, self-esteem and assertiveness among youth studying in selected undergraduate higher educational institutions of Udupi district. , JAGRITI NIYOGI

A study to assess the determinants and outcomes of acute kidney injury among patients admitted to critical care units of a tertiary care hospital of Udupi district , CAROLINE LIYAN NORONHA

A retrospective survey on clinic epidemiological profile of venomous snake bite patients in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal , TANUSREE PRADHAN

A descriptive study to assess non suicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviour and emotional dysregulation among college students of selected colleges in Udupi district, Karnataka , MANISHA SAMANTA

A study to assess the functional abilities and quality of life (QOL) among the adult patients with hearing loss and their perspective towards use of hearing aid in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka , SHALINI .

A study to assess the awareness and attitude on gamete donation in Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Udupi district, Karnataka in a view of developing a information booklet , HEMA SHANKAR

A retrospective cohort study on perinatal outcomes of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among women hospitalized to a tertiary referral hospital of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka , BINITA SHARMA

A study to assess information needs and risk of venous thromboembolism in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with a view to develop and validate an information guide in a tertiary care centre, Udupi district , SMITA D VARGHESE

Multidimensional Intervention on Self-Management and Quality of Life of type 2 Diabetes patients , Aldrin Vas

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

A study to assess the peer influence and the behavior among adolescents of pre-university colleges of Udupi taluk , JISHA MARY ALEXANDER

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge and perception regarding menopause among married women and their spouses in selected villages of Udupi Districts. , AMITHA .

A descriptive study to assess treatment nonadherence among people diagnosed with stroke and burden among their caregivers in Kasturba Hospital Manipal , ASHWINI .

A descriptive study to assess the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among middle aged women who are working under MIS in selected institutions of Manipal Academy of Higher Education in view of providing health teaching on pelvic floor exercise. , LIBY BABY

A retrospective study to assess the prevalence, determinants and outcome of sepsis in a tertiary care hospital, Udupi district. , DRAGO MELBA BAZEL

A correlational study on physical activity, energy expenditure and body weight among secondary school children in selected schools of Udupi district, Karnataka. , KALYANI BISWAS

A study to assess the pain level of the critically ill patients admitted in ICUs and the nurse’s perception on pain of critically ill patients in selected tertiary care hospital, Udupi district. , CHHANDA CHAKRABORTY

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of Nurse Navigator Programme (NNP) on Anxiety, Psychological Distress and Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Karnataka” , Shejila C H

A study to assess the health literacy and barriers to health literacy among health sciences and non-health science members of selected institutes of Udupi district, Karnataka. , FELCITA LAVINA CUTHINO

A study to assess the knowledge on stroke and health seeking behaviour among hypertensive patients in selected tertiary care hospital, Udupi district, Karnataka. , DIVYA DAVIS

A study to compare the quality of life, child adjustment and social support of only child and child with siblings in selected schools of Udupi district. , ARLINE TENCY DSOUZA

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge on mental health and mental illness among students of selected health professional colleges of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Udupi district. , HENSHAW NSA EKANEM

A case control study to compare the factors influencing early onset of menarche among school children in selected schools of Udupi district. , JESNA JOSEPH

A study to assess the effectiveness of nutritional enhancement programme on knowledge and micronutrient deficiency assessment skills among mothers of anganwadi children and dietary intake of micronutrients of anganwadi children in selected anganwadi centres of Udupi district, Karnataka. , SHRADDHA S KANCHAN

A Comparative study to determine The effectiveness of Antepartum breathing exercises on outcome of labor between Primigravid and Multigravid Women in selected hospital Of Udupi District, Karnataka , Sushmitha Ramona Karkada

A study to assess the effectiveness of Prenatal Training Module (PTM) on knowledge and skill of newborn care among mothers in the selected Hospitals of Udupi District. , KAVYA .

A study to assess the awareness of Gestational diabetes mellitus and identify compliance to management among Gestational Diabetes mellitus in selected hospital of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Udupi District, Karnataka. , MEENA KONSAM

A case- control study to assess the knowledge and risk factors of urolithiasis among patients attending urology outpatient department (OPD) in selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , MERLIN K KUNJUMON

A study to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation on anxiety and sleeping pattern among the nursing students in selected nursing colleges of udupi district" , UMA LAMICHANEY

A study to assess the knowledge of type II diabetes mellitus patients on diabetic neuropathy and to identify the people at risk for the development of upper extremity diabetic neuropathy among type II diabetes mellitus patients with a view to develop an information pamphlet in a selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , CLARITA SHYNAL MARTIS

A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of peripheral intravenous catheterization by healthcare professionals (Nurses) among neonates of NICU’s in selected hospitals of Udupi district, Karnataka. , JIJI MATHEW

A comparative study to assess the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) and perception of body image among normal and overweight/obese adolescents in selected English Medium Schools of Udupi District, Karnataka. , JANE JYOTHI MATHIAS

A case control study to identify the biopsychosocial risk factors that may contribute to intellectual disability among children attending selected special school of Udupi district, Karnataka. , HENITA JOSHNA MENEZES

A descriptive study to assess the symptoms and risk factors of carpal tunnel syndrome among the computer users in selected workplaces of Udupi district, Karnataka , KEERTHI NAIK

A study to assess the depressive symptoms and bio-psychosocial problems among postmenopausal women living in selected villages of Udupi district, Karnataka , SHWETHA NAYAK

A study to assess the effectiveness of an educational intervention on knowledge and practice of staff nurses on prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) in neonates of a selected Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of a tertiary care hospital. , DIPANJALI ROY

A correlative study on social media addiction and self-esteem among students of selected degree colleges of Udupi Taluk, Karnataka. , SRIPARNA SARKAR

A study to determine the influence of caesarean births on perinatal outcomes - A hospital based cohort study. , ANJANA SHARMA

A study to assess the functional outcome and the perceived benefit among the patients undergone total knee arthroplasty , SABINA SHARMA

Antihypertensive Treatment: Impact of Multimodal Interventions on Medication Non-Adherence , Melita Sheilini

A study to assess the effectiveness of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on relapse prevention among adults with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome in selected hospitals of Udupi District, Karnataka , PRATHIMA SHERIGARTHY

A descriptive study to assess the knowledge, attitude, utilization of contraceptives and barriers for non-utilization among the married women residing in the selected slums of Udupi district , SOWMYA .

A study to assess the perceived stress and eating behaviour among undergraduate students in selected professional and non-professional colleges of Udupi district. , RINTU THOMAS

A descriptive study to assess the adjustment and self esteem among the first year B.Sc. Nursing students of selected nursing colleges of Udupi district. , ANKUR TIWARI

Effectiveness of extended infection control measures on MRSA infection among orthopedic surgery patients. , Latha T

A study on the psychosocial maladjustment and personality of children of alcoholics among graduates studying in affiliated colleges of Manipal Academy of General Education. , REEMA SUSAN VARGHESE

Effect of aggression management and violence prevention training among nursing personnel working in psychiatric and emergency settings of selected hospitals of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Dist. , Binil V

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

“A descriptive study to assess the immunization compliance, common health problems of immunized under five children and perceived maternal barriers for immunization in selected rural areas of Udupi district”. , ANUSHA C A

Effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Intervention Programme (CNIP) on Anxiety, Fatigue, Self- Efficacy and Quality of Life among patients undergoing Coronary Artery bypass graft surgery in a tertiary care hospital- A randomized controlled trial. , Ramesh C C

A study to assess the knowledge on practice of urinary catheter care and compliance to urinary catheter care guidelines by the staff nurses working in a tertiary care hospital, Udupi district , MARYL CANDIDA CUTINHO

A study to assess the knowledge and practice on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infection and the carrier status among healthcare professionals of a tertiary care hospital, Udupi District. , DIANA DMELLO

“A study to assess the knowledge, stress and coping patterns of grandmothers involved in child-rearing practices of children of employed mothers in selected areas of Udupi district, Karnataka. , REENA M DSILVA

“A study to assess the effectiveness of puppet show on knowledge about child safety based on learning styles among 5th and 6th standard students of selected Kannada medium schools in the rural areas of Udupi district” , JOSVITA SANDRA FERNANDES

“A study to assess the relationship between psychological well-being and perceived parenting style among selected high school students of Udupi district”. , ANSU FRANCIS

A retrospective study to assess the incidence and factors predisposing to surgical site infection (SSI) in patients who have undergone Caesarean Section in tertiary care hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , DEBALINA GHOSH

Effectiveness of video assisted teaching program on knowledge and preventive practices of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections (CRBSIs) among health care professionals in selected Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a tertiary care hospital Udupi , JEFFIN THOMAS JACOB

“A study to assess the sleep quality and academic performance among the undergraduate students of selected Nursing Colleges of Udupi District, Karnataka”. , SALLY JANE J K

“A comparative study on academic performance, anthropometric measurements, cognitive development, reaction time and self-defence mechanism among Karate and non-Karate performers of selected schools in Udupi district, Karnataka”. , JILU SALY JOSE

A study on gender stereotype, self-esteem and their determinants among adolescents of selected English medium secondary school of Udupi district. , BHANU CHHETRI KARKI

Study to evaluate the infection control practices to prevent transmission of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) among health care personnel working in selected units of a tertiary care hospital at Udupi district Karnataka. , KARISHMA KHAUND

A study to determine the infection control practices by the Health Care Workers (HCWs) and facilities in the labor theatre (LT) of a selected tertiary referral hospital of Udupi District , Karnataka , MITCHELLE S LEWIS

An observational study to assess the practice of infection control measures on patients undergoing Transvaginal sonography and Pap smear procedure , among health care professionals in Obstetrical and Gynecological outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Udupi District, Karnataka , PRIYANKA REKHA MONDAL

A study to assess the existing practices of intravenous (IV) medication management and barriers for safe practices among healthcare professionals in a selected hospital of Udupi district, Karnataka. , MADHURIKRANTA MUKHERJEE

A study to assess the level of anger, coping and factors influencing anger amongst adolescents of selected schools, Udupi district Karnataka. , PUSAHOLE NATSO

Effect of perceived barriers to symptom management on Quality Of Life (QOL) and the effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention among cancer patients in selected cancer hospitals of Karnataka State. , Malathi G Nayak

Effect of Yoga therapy on Antenatal stress and pregnancy outcome , Maria Pais

"A study to assess the practice and perceived barriers towards infection control measures among Health Care Workers (HCWs) in dialysis unit of a tertiary hospital, Udupi District, Karnataka " , JACKLINE PRATHIBHA

A correlational study to assess the intergenerational ambivalence and psychological wellbeing among mothers of young adults of selected areas of Udupi district, Karnataka , STEFFI JENIFER QUADRAS

A study to explore bullying and its impact on the psychosocial wellbeing among the selected high school students of Udupi district, Karnataka. , REEMA RAI

A Randomized controlled trial on effectiveness of a multicomponent intervention on migraine. , Vishnu Renjith

“A study to assess students adjustment to their professional course and academic performance among undergraduate nursing students studying in selected institutions of Udupi District, Karnataka.” , BIJOYLAKSHMI SAHOO

"A study to assess the knowledge, perception, psycho social preparedness for menarche and the problems experienced by the adolescent girls in selected schools of Udupi district”. , CHARMAINE CRYSTAL SALINS

Effectiveness of Trainning Programme on prevention of Ventilator Associated Events (VAE) in terms of Knowledge and practice among health care professionals of selected Intensive Care Units (ICU) of a tertiary care hospital udupi , ARJUN S

Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) for Indians and effectiveness of a Disease Management Program (DMP) in controlling the progression of chronic kidney disease. , Leena Sequira

A study to assess the practices of postoperative surgical site dressing among the health care professionals in a tertiary hospital of Udupi district , SIJIMOL S

A study to assess the knowledge and practices of cleaning and disinfection among Health Care Workers (HCWs) in the Intensive Care Units (ICUs) of a tertiary care Hospital in Udupi district, Karnataka. , TINCY VARGHESE

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Is There a Relationship Between Direct Patient Care Registered Nurses Emotional Intelligence and Patient Satisfaction? , James J. Leach

The Impact of Shift Work on Women’s Neurological Health , Kathy Nelson

Nurse Perceptions of Caring and Professional Governance , Lan Angela Nguyen

Unlocking Population-Specific Treatments to Render Equitable Approaches and Management in Cardiovascular Disease (UPSTREAM CVD): African American Emerging Adults , Shannon Bright Smith

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Among African American Men Living in the Rural South of the United States , Serge Raoul Wandji

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Unintended Consequences of the Electronic Health Record And Cognitive Load in Emergency Department Nurses , Carolyn S. Harmon

Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Prevention Among Asian American Women , Jingxi Sheng

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Early Premature Infant Physiologic and Behavioral Indicators of ANS Instability , Karen Popp Becker

Nurses’ and Patients’ Perceptions of the Availability of Post-hospital Instrumental Support as a Predictor of 30- And 60-Day Acute Care Utilization , Beth E. Schultz

Race Is Not a Risk Factor: Examining the Influence of Models Of Care, Race, and Discrimination on Racial Disparities in Maternal Outcomes , Curisa Mae Tucker

Advancing Knowledge of Exercise as a Therapeutic Management Strategy for Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Pamela J. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Examining Caregiver Vigilance for Child Sexual Abuse , Kate K. Chappell

Exploring Turnover Among Nurse Managers, Directors, and Executives in Acute Care Hospitals , Deborah Hughes Warden

Psychometric Evaluation of Lung Cancer Stigma Among Lung Cancer Survivors in South Carolina , Lisa A. Webb

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Utilization Of The USDA Supertracker System In High Schools: A Quality Improvement Project , Twanda D. Addison

Online Risks, Sexual Behaviors, And Mobile Technology Use In Early Adolescent Children: Parental Awareness, Protective Practices, And Mediation , Kendra Allison

Implementation of a Depression Screening Tool for Cardiovascular Patients in the Primary Care Setting , Amber Nicole Ballentine

Forensic Patient Flow: An Imbalance Between Capacity And Demand , Versie J. Bellamy

An Evidence-Based Evaluation Tool To Assist Healthcare Providers In Their Assessment Of Effective mhealth Applications For The Management Of Chronic Health Conditions , Sara Belle Donevant

The Effect of a Compassion Fatigue Awareness and Self-Care Skills Educational Program on Retention Among Certified Nursing Assistants Working in a Veterans Nursing Home , Michele M. Dreher

Efficiency Of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring Vs. 5-Day Serial Monitoring In A Military Treatment Facility , Kadijatu Kakay

Initiating the Loeb Criteria in Long-term Care , Janice Khauslender

High Fidelity Simulation Experience and Development of Clinical Judgment: Recent Graduate Nurses’ Reflections , Martha Kay Lawrence

Implementing a Surgical Pathway to Reduce Operating Room Cancellation Rates , Demerise Ott Minor

Home Exercise Therapy For The Treatment Of Knee Osteoarthritis , Kezia Nixon

Assessment Of An Educational Intervention To Increase Knowledge And Intention To Take HPV Vaccine And Cervical Cancer Screening In Nigeria , Chigozie Anastacia Nkwonta

Chemotherapy Knowledge And Health Literacy Among Women With Breast Cancer , Pearman deTreville Parker

Using Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheters In Difficult Access Patients , Courtney Prince

Initiating a Peer Support Program for Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Richland and Lexington Counties , Danielle P. Simmons

Implementation Of Provider And Workflow Strategies To Increase Adherence To Tqip Guidelines In Traumatic Brain Injury , Regina Thompson

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Best Practice for Screening Adult Patients with Psoriasis for Polyautoimmunity: Celiac Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Crohn’s Disease , Susan Danielle Ashbaugh

Adherence of Nurse Practitioners to JNC 8 Guidelines , Stephanie E. Averette

Losing Weight with Five A’s (5 A’s): Assess, Advise, Agree, Assist, Arrange framework and Motivational Interviewing (MI) for health behavior change counseling , Jacqueline Baer

A Quality Improvement Project to Reduce the Incidence of Clostridium difficile Infection through Implementation of Evidence-Based Terminal Clean Procedures , Tamara Cook

Tuberculosis Screening in New Healthcare Employees: A Comparison of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold In-Tube Test and Tuberculin Skin Test , Mary C. Giovannetti

Utility of the Modified Early Warning System Score in Early Sepsis Identification , Lisa E. Hart

Picturing Rest: A Photovoice Study Of African American Women’s Perceptions And Practices Of Rest , Eboni T. Herbert Harris

Developing And Implementing A Quality Assurance Strategy For Electroconvulsive Therapy , Jessa Hollingsworth

Improving Leadership Communication In Nurse-Physician Dyad Teams , Lisa James

Assessment of Providers’ Perception and Knowledge of Overactive Bladder in Women: A Quality Improvement Project , Helen Wambui Ngigi

Simulation-Based Interprofessional Education in a Rural Setting , Ann D. Scott

An Evidence-Based Process Change to Improve Mammography Adherence , Tara E. Smalls

Evaluation, Treatment, and Education In The Hospice Setting By Initiating a Formalized Pain Card , Alyssa M. Soprano

Scribes Impact On Patient And Provider Experience In The Outpatient Setting , Kimberly A. Taylor

Barriers to the Use of Guardrails On IV Smart Pumps , Ivory Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

Nursing Attitudes towards Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: Assessment Interview Training , Belinda Beaver

MySleep101©: An Educational Mobile Medical Application for Sleep Health in Primary Care , Sonya Cook

Effects Of Sepsis Protocols On Health Outcomes Of Adult Patients With Sepsis , Monika U. Mróz

Multi-Symptom Management in Hospice Patients during End-of-Life Transition , Ashley N. B. Sirianni

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Best Practice for a Standardized and Safe Registered Nurse Shift Handoff , Nancy Rankin Ewing

An Evidence-Based Approach to Prepare Interdisciplinary Team Members for Implementation of the ABCDE Bundle , Jessica Murner Hamilton

Nurses Utilizing the V.O.I.C.E.S. HIV Prevention Intervention in the Black Church Community , Jason Richard

Unexpected and Interrupted Transitions Among Newly Licensed Registered Nurses: Perspectives of Nurse Managers and Preceptors , Sheri S. Webster

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Best Practice for Antipsychotic Medication Management in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Schizophrenia , Estelle Marie Brown

The Effects of Multiple Gratitude Interventions Among Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease , Cristy DeGregory

An Analysis of Interpreter-Mediated Healthcare Interactions , Robin Dawson Estrada

Quality Improvement Project: A Comparison of Daily Routine Chest Radiography Versus Clinically-Indicated Chest Radiography in Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Adult ICU Patients on Ventilators: An Evidenced Based Practice Project , Kimberly McKenney

Best Practices in High Fidelity Patient Simulation to Enhance Higher Order Thinking Skills , Kathryn S. Mock

Best Practices in the Management of Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care Clinics , Lori Moseley

Early Screening and Identification of Preschool Children Affected by Serious Emotional Disorders , Cathy Renee Robey-Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy of Failure-to-Rescue , Amelia Marie Joseph

Best Practice Guideline For Managing Interstitial Cystitis In Adult Women , Amanda Thomas Langford

The Use of Ultrasound as an Adjunct to X-Ray For the Localization and Removal of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in an Urgent Care Setting , Stacy Lane Merritt

Prevention of Skin Breakdown In the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Lydia H. Palmer

A Pilot Intervention To Engage Nurses To Lead Transformation of The Workplace , Molly Patton

Foot Assessment In the Dialysis Unit , Karen Robertson

Emergency Department Triage Acuity Ratings: Embedding Esi Into the Electronic Medical Record , Candace Whitfield

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Best Practice to Promote Bone Health in Post-menopausal Women through Adequate Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D , Ellen Soley Adkins

Developing A Facilitated Pathway For Associate Degree Nursing Graduates to Enroll In An Rn-Bsn Program , Christy Vansant Cimineri

Pursuing Improved Quality of Life In the Atrial Fibrillation Population: Evidence-Based Practice , Jamie Hayes Cunningham

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Comparison to Subcutaneous Insulin Injections in the Preschooler with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus , Meredith D'Agostino

Transition to Motherhood-A Qualitative Study of Low Income Women's First Term Pregnancy Experiences , Lisa Bennett Duggan

Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation For Prevention of Falls and Fractures In Older Adults , Cynthia Hartman

The Best Practice Guideline for Early Detection and Treatment of Heart Disease In Asymptomatic Adults with a Family History of Premature Coronary Artery Disease , Stephanie Brooke Huston

Best Practice Protocol for Patients with Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders , Shauna Rae Jones

Transcultural Nursing Clinical Education: A Systematic Review of the Literature Since 2005 With Recommendations for International Immersion Clinical Courses , Deborah J. McQuilkin

Using a Consensus Process to Develop an Evidence-Based Practice Guideline for School Exclusion For Head Lice (Pediculosis Capitis) , Michelle Lorraine Myer

Using Therapeutic Writing to Deconstruct Recovery from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Pamela Phillips

Improving Outcomes by Improving Practice: Evidence-Based Assessment, Prevention and Documentation of Pressure Ulcers In the ICU. , Kristy Fry Speronis

Increasing Awareness of Fertility Preservation Options in Cancer Patients & Survivors , Norma Sweet

Identification, Prevention and Treatment of Children with Decreased Bone Density , Laura Lee Szadek

Assessment and Strategic Planning to Determine the Growth Feasibility of a Distance-Based Rural Baccalaureate Nursing Program , Amber Proctor Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

A Research Utilization Project: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Treatment for Students At-Risk of Dropout at Richland Northeast High School , Kathrene Carter Berger

The Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 On the Evidence Based Practice of Distributive Justice Via Comfort Care In Elderly Burn Trauma Victims , Christina Pacileo Blottner

Parenting Interventions For Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence , Christie Michelle Furr-Roeske

Nurse State Legislators: The Journey to State Capitols , Debbie Whitman Herman

Autonomous Nurse Practitioner Practice: A Position Paper and Action Plan for Change , Patricia Susan Noser

Best Practices in The Use of Vena Cava Filters oo Prevent Pulmonary Emboli in Trauma Patients , Dennis Absher Taylor

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Assessment and Identification of Deliberate Self-Harm in the Adolescent and Young Adult Patient in the Primary Care Population , Courtney Brooks Catledge

A Best Practice Guideline for Screening and Treating Vitamin D Deficiency in a Primary Care Setting: Moving Beyond the Bones , Amy Jeanette Clark

Best Faculty Practice Plan Model for a Small College of Nursing , Sharyn Neiman Conrad

Impact of A Primary Care-Based Organ Donation Practice Initiative On Individual Willingness to Donate , Cyndi B. Faudree

Substance Abuse Treatment Avoidance, Length of Stay, and Criminal Justice Referral For Women of Reproductive Age In South Carolina Prior to and After theWhitner Decision (1993 to 2007) , Sarah J. Gareau

Childhood Obesity and School-Based Interventions: An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guideline , Jessica Guyton

The Best Practice Guideline For theTreatment of Pediatric Diaper Dermatitis , Kate Hansson Mack

A Church-Based Health Promotion Program for Older Adults: Impacts on Participants' Religiosity, Spirituality, and Social Support , Katherine Holland Pope

Dedicated Education Units: Dothey Improve Student Satisfaction? , Eileene Elizabeth Shake

Recommendation For A Best Practice Model of Hiv Management by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In Primary Care Settings , Sabra Smith

Exploration of the Evidence to Support Clinical Practice to Decrease Hospital Readmission Rates For Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis , Shannon Bright Smith

Best Practices: Retaining Registered Nurses , Jessica Epps Wilkes

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Reducing 30-Day Hospital Readmission In The Older Homebound Population: Using An Interprofessional Communication Protocol Within A Multidisciplinary Hospital At Home Program , Pamela Ann Alvey

Improving Outpatient Medication Reconciliation And Reducing Adverse Drug Events: Development Of A New Process , Marisa Kristine Blake-Raut

My Identi T: Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Group Support In Pre-Treatment Transgender Teens , Jill Day

Relationship-Centered Communication In Breast Cancer Screening: An Interdisciplinary Training Model , Patricia Aideen Ducharme

Establishing An Infrastructure For Nursing Innovation In A Large Urban Magnet®hospital , Gregory Parsons Eichelzer

Virtual Care Navigation To Reduce Disparities And Improve Quality: A Pilot Program For Colorectal Cancer Screening , Robert Freeman

Implementation Of A Transition Shock Prevention Workshop To Promote Satisfaction And Confidence Among New To Practice Nurse Practitioners , Denis L. Hawkins

Implementation And Evaluation Of Perinatal Educational Video Series – Postpartum Hemorrhage , Daileann Lamara Hemmings

Nonfatal Strangulation And Intimate Partner Violence Decision Tree Protocol , Joy Martin

Retaining New Graduate Nurses: Creating A Model Inpatient Transition To Practice Program In A Large Healthcare System , Amanda Jane Richards

Moral Distress: The Importance Of Support For Black And Brown Nurses After Encountering Racism From Patients And Peers In The Acute Care Setting , Marsha Sinanan

The California Bridge Model For Emergency Department-Initiated Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Use Disorder: Adaptations For Perinatal Hospital Services , Devin C. Thomas

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Reduction Of Unnecessary Emergency Department Visits Through An Ed-Initiated Advanced Care Program For Vulnerable Patients , Dr. M. Dustin Bass

Implementing Prediabetes Screening During Hospitalization In An Internal Medicine Unit , Roxana Bustamante

Harnessing Family Empowerment To Promote Healthcare Transition For Youth With Special Healthcare Needs: The F.a.m.e. Project , Vanessa Coppola

Implementing A Workload Tool To Increase Float Nurses' Job Satisfaction And Reduce Intent To Leave The Workplace , Lisa Czaplinski

Shifting The Paradigm Toward Intent To Stay: Creating A Nurse Career Crafting Program To Increase Nurse Engagement In An Urban Teaching Hospital , Jaclyn Davis

Achieving Success[ion] In Healthcare Leadership: Building An Immersive Nurse Manager Residency Program , Natalie Marie Fucito

Enhancing Self-Efficacy Of Novice And Emerging Nurse Leaders Through A Virtual Emotional Intelligence Education Program , Josephine C. C. Garcesa-Duque

A Project To Improve Advanced Practice Provider Financial Metrics Through A Practice Management Program , Stefanie Anne Generao

Increasing Transplant Medication Knowledge Through Implementation Of A Medication Education Intervention Algorithm , Colleen Chime Karkhang

Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Analgesia: Increasing Regimen Adherence In Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery , Panicha F. Kittipha

Evaluating The Use Of Reflective Practice Principles To Support Nurse Manager Well-Being During A Period Of Chronic Distress , Amy A. Martone

Implementing A Prediabetes Screening Algorithm To Improve Identification And Referrals In Primary Care , Katherine Masoud

Addressing Social Needs And Creating Community Linkage Pathways For Vulnerable Populations In Primary Care Practice Settings , Mindy Marie Matthews

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

WOMEN'S EXPERIENCE OF CANCER TREATMENT DURING COVID-19 ON THE TEXAS-MEXICO BORDER , Kayla E. Castañeda

Nurses' Perceptions Regarding Supportive Care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , Brandi D. Garrett

Electronic health records: Using polarity thinking to explore the relationship between technology and nursing practice , Debra Winckler

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

THE PERCEPTIONS OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA, CARE PARTNERS, CNAs/SITTERS, AND PROVIDERS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC UP TO NOW: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY , Gaudensia Awuor

Commitment to Collaboration: Development of a School Nursing Collaboration Instrument , Jodi S. Bullard

A Mixed Methods Feasibility Study Comparing Rural and Nonrural Critical Illness Survivors , Rebecca Greene

Resilience, Moral Courage, and Leadership Self-Efficacy Among Nurses , Deborah V. Haney

THE IMPACT OF RACE/ETHNICITY ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS IN EAST TEXAS CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS , Jackie Schniederjan McDonald

Modifiable health disparities and cardiovascular disease risk factors in Latino migrant seasonal farmworkers: A meta-analysis , Cindy Mendez

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERCEIVED STRESS AND ACADEMIC SELF-EFFICACY TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS , Ashley J. Pierre

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

IMPACT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMWORK, INTERPROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, AND INTERPROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP , Kathleen M. Cox

TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE IN NURSING CURRICULA: DEVELOPMENT OF A SIMULATION-BASED EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK TO GUIDE HEALTH PROFESSIONS , Heather Guest

Nursing Students' Moral Courage Development Through Incivility Simulation Education , Melissa Madden

A Mixed Methods Study of Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students in Kenya , Sylvia Waweru

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

INFLUENCE OF RESILIENCE, EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, AND TEAMWORK ON REGISTERED NURSE CIRCULATOR INTENT TO LEAVE , Mary Alice Anderson

Focused Ethnography: Storytelling for Hispanics with Low Health Literacy and Diabetes , Virginia H. Cadenhead

Relationship of Undergraduate Nursing Students' Emotional Intelligence and other Factors to ATI-NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Predictor Examination Performance , Sarah Y. Jimenez

DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL HUMILITY AND ETHNOCULTURAL EMPATHY IN NURSING STUDENTS , Claudia Keck

ASPECTS OF THE PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT AND NURSING WORK , Yolanda Keys

Birth Practice Beliefs of Undergraduate Nursing Students , Cassandra Sharelle Land

ASSESSING TRANSGENDER INCLUSION WITHIN A VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: A DELPHI STUDY , Kathy-Jo B. Lee

Use of Standardized Test Results by Faculty and Students for Advanced Practice Nurse Certification Success , Dinorah Martinez-Anderson

Impact of Theory-Based Interventions on Meaningfulness of Undergraduate Nursing Pharmacology Student Learning , Betsy L. Mauldin

A Mixed-Methods Approach to Investigating the Influence of Education on Nurses’ Attitudes toward Sex Trafficking Victims , Tabitha McDaniel

Predicting Infection-Related Organ Failure: Expansion of SOFA Algorithm to Include Nursing Documentation , Tanna L. Nelson

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Theses/dissertations from 2024 2024.

INTENTIONS TO SEEK MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES: THE IMPACT OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS , Zainab Almogheer

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, NICOTINE DEPENDENCE, AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG A COMMUNITY SAMPLE OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSES , Bassema Abufarsakh

Intentions to Seek Mental Health Services among Arabs in the United States: The Effect of a Tailored Web-Based Educational Video , Ohoud Alosais

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING OF AN INSTRUMENT TO IDENTIFY FACTORS THAT PREDICT INTENTIONS RELATED TO POST-MORTEM ORGAN DONATION AMONG SAUDI ARABIAN NURSES , Salman Alreshidi

PARENTAL BARRIERS TOWARD SEEKING MENTAL HEALTHCARE FOR SAUDI CHILDREN AT RISK OF ADHD , Amani Kappi

ASSESSING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT WITH AN MHEALTH APPLICATION FOR IMPROVING HEART FAILURE-RELATED SELF-CARE IN REAL-WORLD SETTINGS , Ifeanyi Madujibeya

DESCRIBING AND PREDICTING PREPROCEDURAL ANXIETY IN PATIENTS SCHEDULED FOR ADVANCED GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC , Dawn Profit

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

DIETARY ASSESSMENTS AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS, INFLAMMATION, AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH OUTCOMES , JungHee Kang

Factors Associated with Lifestyle Modification for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management and Prevention , Leigh Anne Koonmen

WORKPLACE LACTATION SUPPORT AND BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES IN EMPLOYED MOTHERS , Robin Ray

RISK FACTORS FOR WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN FEMALE TRUCK DRIVERS , Kimberly Marie Riddle

Complications in Cardiac Surgery , Christine Williamitis

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

TOBACCO USE AND NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL AMONG PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS , Yazan Daher Al-Mrayat

ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN PSYCHOSOCIAL STRESSORS, GENES, AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN AT-RISK ADULTS , Kaitlin Voigts Key

RESPONSES TO SYMPTOMS AMONG PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE , Chin-Yen Lin

IT MATTERS WHO YOU LIVE WITH. THE RELATIONSHIP OF LIVING ARRANGEMENT AND MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE , Rana Lindsay-Rahman

Establishing Exclusive Breastfeeding and the Influence of Hospital Support , Martha Monroe

RESIDENTIAL RADON EXPOSURE, ITS CONTRIBUTION TO LUNG CANCER, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF RADON TESTING , Stacy Stanifer

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

RACE-BASED DISCRIMINATION, OCCUPATIONAL STRESS, AND DEPRESSION IN BLACK REGISTERED NURSES , Arica A. Brandford

CAREGIVERS’ INFLUENCE ON PATIENTS’ HEART FAILURE SELF-CARE, HOSPITAL READMISSION AND MORTALITY , Linda Clements

A LIFESTYLE INTERVENTION TO DECREASE RISK OF DEVELOPING TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN A RURAL POPULATION , Amanda Culp-Roche

FRAILTY IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE IMPLANTATION , Candice Falls

END-OF-LIFE DECISION-MAKING IN PATIENTS WITH A CARDIAC DEVICE , Jessica Harman Thompson

ASSOCIATION OF SKELETAL MUSCLE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL RESPONSES TO IMMOBILITY AFTER MAJOR INJURY , Jacob T. Higgins

GAY MEN AND SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH CARE INTERACTIONS , Michael Huggins

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A collection of Nursing Masters Theses and Doctoral Dissertations.

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Racial Discrimination, Social Support and Psychological Distress among Black Pregnant Women , Camilla Carey

The Associations Among Racial Discrimination, Perceived Stress and Birth Satisfaction Among Black Women , Amanda de la Serna

Exploring Mindfulness in Simulation-Based Learning: Promoting Self Care in Nursing Education , Marci Dial

Evaluating Relationships Between Clinical Judgment and Emotional Intelligence in Undergraduate Nursing Students , Helen Mills

Usability of a Video-Based Virtual Simulation Program for Hands-On Skill Building in Undergrduate Nursing Students , Heidi L. Penney

A Digitally Enhanced Virtual Cognitive Behavior Skill Building Intervention to Reduce Parent Stress and Family Obesogenic Behaviors , Sharlene Smith

Mother-Father Relationship and Perceived Stress among Black Pregnant Women: A Mixed Methods Approach , Jenna Wheeler

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Nurse Managers' Patient Safety Communication , Christine Deatrick

Exploration of the Oral Microbiome in Non-Ventilated Hospitalized Patients , Kimberly Emery

Social Support and Empowerment Among Caregivers of Children with Asthma , Lauren Lebo

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Factors Associated with Resilience and Sense of Coherence in Adult Transgender Persons: Identifying Predictors to Reduce Health Disparities in a Vulnerable Population , Jake Bush

Cognitive Rehearsal, Self-efficacy, and Workplace Incivility Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Alina Diaz-Cruz

Survivors of Human Trafficking: Reintegration into the Community and Society , Charrita Ernewein

Remembering to Resume: Using Simulation-based Education to Teach Nursing Students to Manage Interruptions , Peggy Hill

First Impressions of the Bedside Nurse From the Patient Perspective , Sharon Imes

The Influences of Generational Membership and Practice Environment on Nurse Manager Job Satisfaction , Angela Keith

Knowledge and Attitudes of Nurse Practitioner's Assessment of Adults with Signs and Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder , Kelli Lipscomb

Ethical Decision Making Among Nurses Participating in Social Media , Melissa Lynn

Hospital Readmission After Major Abdominal/Colorectal Surgeries: A Mixed-Methods Study , Ansu Sebastian

The Effect of the Medilepsy Mobile App on Medication Adherence and Transition Readiness in Adolescents and Young Adults with Epilepsy , Michelle Tall

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Access and Utilization of Prenatal Care in Florida and its Effects on Preterm Birth , Corinne Audette

Nurse-Physician Collaboration during Bedside Rounding: What is the Impact on the Nurse? , Martha Decesere

The Relationship of Cognitive Load and Different Participant Roles on Knowledge Retention in Simulation-based Learning Among Undergraduate Nursing Students , Amanda Houston

Undergraduate Nursing Students' Depth of Reflection and Perceptions of Self-Debriefing Following Virtual Simulation: A Multi-method Descriptive Study , Valorie MacKenna

Patients with a Left Ventricular Device and Factors Affecting Readmission , Diana Pitcher

Geographic Access to Community Mental Healthcare and Adherence to Treatment Among Patients with Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders , Marie Smith-East

The Effect of Acuity-based Nurse Staffing on Nursing Medication Errors , Egidius Maria Eugene Waterval

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Persistence of Physical Activity Among Veterans , Jean Davis

Factors Influencing Nurse Practitioners' Weight Management Practices in Primary Care , Suzanne Hyer

Evaluation of Postoperative Air Leak and Chest Tube Drainage Systems after Pulmonary Resection , Kristina Jacobsen

Stress, Coping, and Quality of Life Among Parental Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Dawn Turnage

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Understanding the Perceived Experiences of Goal Setting of Mothers of Preschool Children: A Narrative Analysis , Dawn Eckhoff

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

The Influences of Mindfulness and Neuromotor Exercise Mode on Balance in Healthy Older Adults , Maxine Hicks

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

An Evaluation of Anxiety Following Substance Abuse Withdrawal and Assessment of Somatic Treatments presently Available with a Focus on Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation , Janet Hutchison

Perceived readiness to transition to adult health care for youth with cystic fibrosis and congruence with their caregivers' views , Valerie Lapp

Evaluating Moral Distress, Moral Distress Residue and Moral Courage in Oncology Nurses , Lolita Melhado

Preschool Attendance: A Parental and Teacher Perspective of Barriers and Behaviors using Grounded Theory Research , Anne Meoli

Prehabilitation (Prehab): Prevention in Motion , Billie Russell

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Impact of Interruption Frequency on Nurses' Performance, Satisfaction, and Cognition During Patient-Controlled Analgesia Use in the Simulated Setting , Kristi Campoe

Perceived Social Support and Self-care in Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure , Lyne Chamberlain

Rapid Response Teams versus Critical Care Outreach Teams: Unplanned Escalations in Care and Associated Outcomes , Valerie Danesh

The Impact of Relational Coordination and the Nurse on Patient Outcomes , Fanya DeJesus

Family Care Giver Knowledge, Patient Illness Characteristics, and Unplanned Hospital Admissions in Older Adults with Cancer , Patricia Geddie

Helping Mothers Defend their Decision to Breastfeed , Kandis Natoli

Nurse Managers, Work Environment Factors and Workplace Bullying , Joy Parchment

A Faith-Based Primary Diabetes Prevention Intervention for At-Risk Puerto Rican Adults: A Feasibility Study , Sylvia Torres-Thomas

Pre and Post Implementation Evaluation of an Emergency Department Severe Sepsis Alert and Practice Protocol , Darleen Williams

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Factors Associated With Information Literacy Competencies Of The Traditional Baccalaureate Nursing Student , Patricia Lafferty

Mobile Phone Short Message Service (SMS) to Improve Malaria Pharmacoadherence in Zambia , Elinda Steury

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Evaluation Of A Mind-body Website By Women With Breast Cancer , Laura Beck

Nutrition Literacy And Demographic Variables As Predictors Of Adolescent Weight Status In A Florida County , Leslee D'Amato-Kubiet

Ventilator-associated Complications In The Mechanically Ventilated Veteran , Joan Grano

The Early Postpartum Experience Of Previously Infertile Mothers , Sigrid Ladores

Early And Intermediate Hospital-to-home Transition Outcomes Of Older Adults Diagnosed With Diabetes , Jacqueline Lamanna

Improving Chronic Kidney Disease Care With Group Visits , Vicki Montoya

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

An Exploratory Study Of Physiologic Responses To A Passive Exercise Intervention In Mechanically-ventilated Critically Ill Adults , Christina M. Amidei

The Self-described Experience Of Coping And Adaptation Associated With Workplace Stress Of Registered Nurses In The Acute Care Setting In Florida: An Ethnographic Study , Joyce Burr

Predictors Of Immunosuppressant Adherence In Long-term Renal Transplant Recipients , Sandra J. Galura

Stressors Experienced By Emergency Department Registered Nurses At The Bedside: A Phenomenological Study , Stephen D. Heglund

Noncardiac Chest Pain: The Use Of High Resolution Manometry As A Diagnostic Tool , Iman Hilal

Infection Control And Health Care Associated Infection (hcai) In The Nursing Home: A Study To Determine The Impact Of An Educational Video And Pamphlet About Infection Control On Knowledge And Perception Of Hand Hygiene In Certified Nurse Assistants , Kathe Hypes

Barriers To Timely Administration Of Thrombolytics In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients , Elizabeth Joseph

Development And Evaluation Of An Instrument To Measure Mother-infant Togetherness After Childbirth , Carol Lawrence

Perceptions Influencing School Nurse Practices To Prevent Childhood Obesity , Susan Quelly

Front-line Registered Nurse Job Satisfaction And Predictors: A Meta-analysis From 1980 - 2009 , Deborah Anne Saber

Impact Of Cancer-specific Advance Care Planning On Anxiety, Decisional Conflict, And Surrogate Understanding Of Patient Treatment Preferences , Lynn Waser

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Duplicated Laboratory Tests : A Hospital Audit And Evaluation Of A Computerized Alert Intervention , Sharon Bridges

Exploring Women's Life Course Experiences With Weight Using Story Theory , Poff Allison Edmonds

Adherence Practices Of Caucasian Women With Hypertension Residing In Rural Florida An Exploratory Study , Jeanne M. Hopple

The Lived Experience Of Young-onset Dementia , Debra A. Hunt

Identifying Patients At Risk For Obstructive Sleep Apnea In Primary Health Care : Can Obesity In Combination With Other High-risk Diagnoses Be Used For Screening Purposes? , Clelia Lima

Clopidogrel Provision For Indigent Patients With St-elevation Myocardial Infarction , Sita S. Price

Comparative Retrospective Analysis Assessment Of Extracellular Volume Excess In Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients , Amma Serwaah-Bonsu

Spirituality And Expectations Of Care Providers Of Older Patients With Chronic Illnes In North Central Florida , Myra Sherman

Factors Related To Birth Transition Success Of Late-preterm Infants , Karen L. Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Experiences Of Health Care Providers Providing Comfort For Nursing Home Patients At The End Of Life , Herma Baker

Comparison Of Arnp And Physician Malpractice In States With And Without Controlled Substance Prescribing Authority , Deborah Chandler

A New Measure Of Parental Self-efficacy For Enacting Healthy Lifestyles In Their Children , Jonathan W. Decker

Effectiveness Of Probiotics In Preventing Antibiotic Associated Diarrhea And Clostridium Difficile In Long Term Care , Marva Edwards-Marshall

The Effect Of Combat Exercises On Cardiovascular Response: An Exploratory Study , MeLisa Gantt

The Impact Of Pre-operative Mupirocin Prophylaxis On Surgical Site Infections In Same-day Admission Open Heart Patients , Joanna Gerry

Evaluation Of A Simulation-enhanced Obstetric Clinical Experience On Learning Outcomes For Knowledge, Self-efficacy, And Transfer , Mary Elizabeth Guimond

The Incidence And Epidemiologic Factors Of Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Skin And Soft Tissue I , Ivonne Johnson

The Impact Of An Interdependent Conferencing Activity In An Online Rn-bsn Practicum Clinical Conference On Psychologocial Sense Of Community , Barbara Lange

Advanced Practice Nursing In The Faith Community Setting: A Case Study , Chianta Lindsey

Prevalence Of And Risk Factors For Intraoperative Non-euglycemia Events In Premature Neonates >2500 Grams , Zulay Ritrosky

Retrospective Analysis Of Screening Patterns In Cirrhotic Patients With Heptocellular Carcinoma , Shelly-Ann Scott-Castell

A Phenomenological Description Of The Lived Experience Of Creating Art For Women With Breast Cancer , Laurie Stark

Assessing Adult Attitudes Toward End-of-life Issues And Advanced Directives After Implementing An Educational Intervention In A , Marchina Tolbert-Jones

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Cohort Study Of Pain Behaviors In The Elderly Residing In Skilled Nursing Care , Allison Burfield

Effects Of An Evidence-based Intervention On Stress And Coping Of Families Of Critically Ill Trauma Patients , Sandra Knapp

Awareness Of Increased Risk For Heart Disease And Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Women With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus , Patricia Weinstein

Consumer Perspectives Of Health During Prenatal Care In The Usa And Iceland: An Exploratory Study , Claudia Wiseman

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

A Comparison Of Computer And Traditional Face-to-face Classroom Orientation For Beginning Critical Care Nurses , Patricia Anzalone

Health-care Seeking Behaviors Of Puerto Ricans With Diabetes Mellitus Who Live In South Florida: An Exploratory Study , Laura Gonzalez

Evaluation Of The Antecedents Of Cultural Competence , Mary Harper

The Impact Of A Nurse-driven Evidence-based Discharge Planning Protocol On Organizational Efficiency And Patient Satisfaction In , Tracey King

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Resiliency In Adolescent College Students , Nancy Ahern

The Impact Of Music On Postoperative Pain And Anxiety , Kelly Dixon Allred

Evaluation Of An Education Intervention For The Staff On The Head Of The Bed Elevation In The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit , Randall Johnson

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This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Nursing, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository

Theses/Dissertations from 2024 2024

Sex Differences in Coping Strategies, Infertility-Related Stress, and Predictors of Infertility-Related Stress among Saudi Men and Women Attending Infertility Clinics , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi

A Comparative Case Study: Exploring Health System Governance in Canada and Saudi Arabia , Fawziah Almalki

A grounded Theory Investigation of Self-Identified Female Students' Mental Health Perception, Mental Health Factors, and Help-Seeking Behaviour , Laila Awwadh Alzaidi

Exploring Parental Vaccine Decision Making: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah A. Ashfield

The Experience of Postpartum Care Practices among Parent and Healthcare Providers in Canada: A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis , Andrea Atkinson

Exploring Student Experiences of Interprofessional Simulation Education , Jonathan Barrios

The Housing Conditions and Health Experiences of Caribbean Migrant Agricultural Workers: A Secondary Analysis , Elizabeth Diedrick

Critical Care Outreach Team Nurses' Roles in End-of-Life Discussions , Marley B. Gregorio Ms.

Developing Therapeutic Relationships in the Community Setting with Clients Experiencing Marginalization , Danielle Knipping

HARNESSING DATA SCIENCE IN HOMECARE TO ANTICIPATE CARE FOR “PERSONS WITH AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS” (PALS) , Sally E. Remus

Theses/Dissertations from 2023 2023

Nurse-Hero Discussion on Twitter: A Social Network Analysis and Qualitative Content Analysis , Amna Ali

The impact of Authentic Leadership, Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Interpersonal Conflict, and Job Satisfaction on Turnover Intention among Early Career Nurses in Saudi Arabia. , Ohood Ali Alkaabi miss

The Process of Art Creation Among Mothers from Ontario Who Have Experienced Gender-Based Violence , Madison L. Broadbent

Exploring How Mothers With A History Of Intimate Partner Violence Experienced The COVID-19 Pandemic , Emma Jane Butler

Nurse-Assisted Injection: Perceptions of Dependent Injectors in Ontario, Canada , Emelia C. Cormack

Exploring the Role of the Nurse in Supporting Breastfeeding among Indigenous Women in Canada: A Scoping Review of the Literature , Lindsey Corrigan

The Experiences of Clinical Placement Belonging Among Nursing Students with Racially and Ethnically Minoritized Identities: An Interpretive Descriptive Study , Connor J. Gould

Nurses’ and Midwives’ Lived Experiences as Mentees in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Yvonne Kasine 2399948

Uncovering the Experience of Determining Readiness to Increase Self-Management Responsibility in Canadian Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes , Kelly A. Kennedy

Exploring Clinical Reasoning in Nursing Through A Serious Gaming-Enabled Digital Simulation , Stephanie Kennedy Miss

The Development, Refinement, Implementation, and Impact of a Nurse-Led Health Coaching Self-Care Management Intervention for Heart Failure , Maureen Leyser

Relational Variables Impacting the Healthcare Team , Linda J. MacDougall Ms

Exploring Family Members’ Beliefs and Experiences of Supporting Relatives with Substance Use and Misuse within Black Communities , Esther N. Monari

An Exploration of the Culturally-Rooted Meaning and Consequences of Unintended Adolescent Pregnancy in Rwanda: A Multi-Dimensional Perspective , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga

Exploring how the Perinatal Services of Primary Health Care Settings in Rwanda Support Adolescent Mothers to Inform the Delivery of Trauma- and Violence-Informed Care: An Interpretive Description , Aimable NKURUNZIZA

Bridging the Gap: Canadian Health Care Providers Perspectives' of Harm Reduction and Substance Use Education in Hospital , Leanne Scott

Intimate Partner Violence, Social Support, Mastery, and Mental Health , Alice Pearl Sedziafa

A Picture of Spirituality in Youth Living with Bipolar Disorder , Michelle S. Solomon

Decentering Whiteness in Nursing Education: The Pitfalls, Tensions, and Opportunities , Ivy Tran

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Exploring Health Inequities: Head Injuries in People Experiencing Homelessness , Emily M. Angus

Women’s Priorities and Actions Mothering in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence , Sharon Broughton

Toward Understanding Culturally Safe Health Care for Transgender People: A Scoping Review of Health Care Provider Knowledge , Terrie Butler-Foster

Forming Authentic and Purposeful Relationships with Racialized Communities from an Anti-Oppressive Lens: A Framework for African, Caribbean, and Black Communities , Jaimeson R. Canie

Clinical Virtual Simulation: A Qualitative Usability Study , Samantha Beatrice Cooke

Predictors and Outcomes of Patient Stigma Perception Appraisal: Developing and Testing of a Dynamic Stigma Model of Mental Illness , Sebastian Kwadwo Gyamfi

Women’s Experiences of Accessing Breastfeeding and Perinatal Health Support in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence: An Interpretive Description Study , Samantha Larose

"Pain is What the Patient Says it is": A Secondary Analysis of Nurses’ Reflections on the Term Pain Catastrophizing , Riana Longo

An Exploration of Non-Urgent Emergency Department Use from the Patient and Health Care Professional Perspective , Amanda McIntyre

Self-management Experience of Nurses Living with Migraine: A Qualitative Study , Marionette Ngole Dione

Host Organizations' Perspectives of Partnered Global Study-Abroad Programs , Jessica C. Pop

The Effect of Interprofessional Conflict Resolution on Interprofessional Collaborative Practice among Health Care Provider Teams in Hospitals , Sibylle Ugirase

Teaching Family Planning in Nursing and Midwifery Schools: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Pauline Uwajeneza

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Syrian Refugee Women's Experiences with the Ontario Health Care System: A Critical Ethnography Study , Areej Al-Hamad

The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Nurses’ Turnover Intentions and Satisfaction with Quality of Care in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study , Bayan Alilyyani

Understanding the Current State of Health Information Exchange in Long-Term Care Homes , Kendra R. Cotton

Relationships among Interactional and Organizational Factors with Healthcare Provider Outcomes Post-Implementation of an Interprofessional Model of Patient Care , Wendy L. Ellis

Chronic Disease Management in a Nurse Practitioner Led Clinic: An Interpretive Description Study , Natalie Floriancic

Understanding the Lived Experience of Health Through the Exploration of Well-being of Women with Multiple Sclerosis in Southwestern Ontario , Jennifer Howard

"Healthcare Heroes" - The Change in Perceptions of Nurses' Roles During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Critical Discourse Analysis , Stephanie Jones

The Discursive Construction of Substance Use and Harm Reduction in Canadian Health Policy , Sibel Kusdemir

Nurses' and Nurse Educators' Experiences of a Pediatric Nursing Continuing Professional Development program in Rwanda , Amy K. Olson

Health Providers Perspectives on the Access and Use of Formal Health and Social Services by Stroke Caregivers , Hannah Pollock

The Effect of Authentic Leadership and New Graduate Support on New Graduate Nurses' Job Satisfaction , Stephanie H. Prtenjaca

Reddit and Nursing During Covid-19: A Summative Content Analysis , Julia C. Savin

Being a Child Bride in Nigeria: A Feminist Narrative Inquiry , Olubukola Foluke Sonibare

New Graduate Nurses’ Experiences of Engaging in a Leadership Role in Hospital Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Justine Jeanelle Ting

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Interprofessional Role Clarification Among Licensed Health Care Practitioners in Rural and Smaller Community Hospitals , Dianne E. Allen

Exploring Nursing Student Use of Instagram: Selfies and Soliloquies and #becominganurse with Evolving Digital Footprints , Kingsley KS Au

The Association Between Intimate Partner Violence and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Symptoms Among Adult Women: Systematic Review , Ohud Shawqi Banjar

Exploring the Relationships Among New Graduate Nurses’ Structural Empowerment, Psychological Empowerment, Work Engagement, and Clinical Nurse Educator Leadership in Acute Care Settings , Carly Blair

Caring Revisited: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis on the Association of Caring with the Profession of Nursing , Margot Boulton

Optimization of Simulated Electronic Medication Administration for Safe Management During Nursing Education , Laura Brennan

Leader Empowering Behaviour as a Predictor of Nurse and Patient Outcomes , Karen Cziraki

The Effect of Authentic Leadership on New Graduate Nurses’ Organizational Identification, Trust in the Manager, Patient Safety Climate, and Willingness to Report Errors , Fatmah Fallatah

Unit Managers’ Authentic Leadership, Staff Nurses’ Work Attitudes and Behaviours, and Outcomes of Care: A Structural Equation Model , Lisa M. Giallonardo

Developing and Evaluating the Integrated Addiction Recovery Model for the Persons' Engagement and Retention in the Recovery Process Among Clinical Populations from Rwanda , Boniface Harerimana

Developing Competencies for Public Policy Advocacy: A Comparative Case Analysis , Amy L. Lewis

Prematurity, Socioeconomic Status, And Childhood Asthma: A Canadian Cohort Study , Crystal P. McLeod

Patient Roles within Interprofessional Collaborative Patient-Centred Care Teams: The Patient and Health Care Provider Perspectives , Kateryna Metersky

Nurses' and Midwives' Experiences as Mentors in a Clinical Mentorship Program in Rwanda , Marie Chantal Murekatete

Examining the Impact of Social Media on Youth Self-Perceived Mental Health , Chantal Singh

Exploring Mental Health, Physical Health, and Affective Commitment in Acute Care Oncology Nurses in Ontario , Lesley M. Smith

Women’s Experience of Obtaining Health and Social Services following Intimate Partner Violence: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Relationships in Rural Communities , Emily E. Soares

Values, Assumptions, Behaviours, and Practices Influencing the Professional Development of Nursing Students Within Acute Care Practice Environments in Rwanda: A Focused Ethnographic Study , Benoite Umubyeyi

A study of job satisfaction and turnover intention among acute care nurses working in rural and urban settings , Yasin Yasin

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Understanding the Lived Experiences of Saudi Students Enrolled in Canadian Graduate Nursing Programs , Aisha Namshan Aldawsari

Pathways to Homelessness: Exploring the Mental Health Experiences of Refugees Experiencing Homelessness in Canada , Bridget Annor

Breastfeeding Experiences of African Migrant Women in Developed Countries: A Qualitative Systematic Review. , Odinaka Ogoegbunam Anunike

Sociocultural Factors Affecting Mental Health Service Utilization by African Newcomer Women Following Childbirth in Canada , Deborah Baiden

Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of the Electronic Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale in a Community Hospital , Andrea de Jong

New Graduate Nurses: Relationships among Sex, Empowerment, Workplace Bullying, and Job Turnover Intention , Aaron L. Favaro

Women’s Experiences Receiving Humanitarian Aid , Aden M. Hamza

Registered Nurses' Intention To Use Electronic Documentation Systems: A Mixed Methods Study , Sarah Ibrahim

Exploring the Mental Health Care Experiences of Youth Transitioning from Paediatric to Adult Psychiatric Services Using the Photovoice Method: A Participatory Analysis of the PhotoSTREAM Project , Brianna Jackson

An exploration of how persons requiring hemodialysis treatment explain the ways in which access to transportation for such treatment influences their overall health. , Navpreet Kamboj

Exploring the Characteristics and Behaviours of Nurses Who Have Attained Microcelebrity Status on Instagram , Hanna Kerr

Collaborative Self-Management and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Integrating Patient Needs into an Educational Program for Nurses , Loretta G. McCormick RN (EC)

Assessing the Impact of Mentorship on Rwandan Nurses’ and Midwives’ Knowledge and Self-Efficacy in Managing Postpartum Hemorrhage , Marie Grace Sandra Musabwasoni

Nurse and Midwife Educators' Experiences of Translating Teaching Methodology Knowledge into Practice in Rwanda , Jean Pierre Ndayisenga

Exploration of Knowledge and Skills Development among Community Health Workers in Rwanda , Schadrack Ngabonziza

Assessing Changes in Knowledge about and Self-efficacy for Neonatal Resuscitation Among Rwandan Nurses and Midwives after a Mentorship Process , Gerard Nyiringango

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Lived Experience of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Saudi Women: Interpretive Phenomenological Study , Hayat Abdullah Algamadi

Relationships Among Authentic Leadership, Manager Incivility and Trust in the Manager , Ohood Ali Alkaabi

Gender and Experiences of Family Homelessness , Fawziah Almalki

The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Fourth-Year Nursing Students' Experience of Workplace Bullying and Withdrawal Intentions , Lindsay Anderson

Exploring Social Cohesion Among Syrian Refugees in Canada: A Secondary Analysis , Sara Calvert

An Exploration of Medication Errors Generated by Baccalaureate Nursing Students Using Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMAR) Technology in Clinical Simulation , Ryan Chan

An Exploration of the Nursing Leaders’ Experiences Addressing Indigenous Health in University Undergraduate Nursing Programs in Ontario , Danae Coggins

It's About Time! GDM: A Transformative Postpartum Process. A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study , Natalie Giannotti

Women's Quality of Life After Leaving an Abusive Relationship: The Effects of Past and Ongoing Intimate Partner Violence, Mastery and Social Support , Diana Jaradat

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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Examining the Relationship of Transformational Leadership and New Graduate Nurse Turnover Intention During the COVID-19 Pandemic , Becky Louise Goens

Emergency Department Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of Substance Use Disorders and Supervised Consumption Sites , Aleksandra Ilievska

The Impact of Sexual Violence on Student’s Academic and University Experiences: A Qualitative Study , Shelby Lacey

Registered Nurse Retention in Long Term Care: A Qualitative Exploration , Brandi Lynne Livingstone

Nurses’ Experience of Family-Centered Rounds in the Intensive Care U , Kaitlyn Sheehan

Nurses’ Experience of Family-Centered Rounds in the Intensive Care Unit , Kaitlyn Sheehan

Investigating the Physical, Psychological, and Situational Factors Affecting Subjective Sleep Quality After Lung Transplantation , Jane Simanovski Peakovic

Nurse Perspectives on Family-Centred Rounds in Adult Critical Care Units , Felicia Varacalli

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

The Experience of Transitioning for the Transgender Person: An Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Advance Gender Affirming Care , Shelley Evans

Exploring BScN Recent Graduates’ Perceived Readiness to Practice , Robyn Marie Lapuz

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Ontario’s Registered Nurses Knowledge, Comfort, and Self-Efficacy Surrounding Patient Health Literacy (HL) Assessments: An Observational Mixed Method, Cross-Sectional Study , Sheena A. Gagnier

Internationally educated nurse potential contributions to culturally safe advance care planning (ACP) practices and policy in Ontario: An interpretive descriptive qualitative study , Shereen Jonathan

Nursing Clinical Instructors’ Perceived Supports and Barriers to Reporting Medication Errors, Near Misses, and Discovered Errors , Karly Mendler

Nurse Practitioner Opioid Prescribing and Safety Measure Utilization Patterns in Ontario: An Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods Study , Gina Pittman

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

E-Professionalism in Undergraduate Nursing Students , Jessica Chu

How do Palliative Care Registered Nurses Apply Concepts of Ethical Decision-Making When Caring for Patients who Request Medical Assistance in Dying? An Interpretive Descriptive Qualitative Study , Lauren Kopchek

An Examination of the Relationships between Safer Sex Education and Intentions to Practice Safer Sex in Undergraduate Students: A Cross-Sectional Study , Mandy SmithGrant

Vaccine Knowledge and Vaccine Attitudes of Undergraduate Nursing Students , Caitlyn Wilpstra

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Exploring Concepts of Compassion Fatigue Among Baccalaureate Nursing Students , Lisa Marie Hamilton

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Exploring Clinical Instructors’ Perceptions of Competencies Required for Their Role in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program , Natalie Anne Bownes

Exploring Effect Moderation In Our Understanding of Hand Hygiene Predictors , Amanda Emily McEwen

Student Nurses’ Perception of Sleep Quality , Nicole Wall

Exploring the Impact of Patient Perceptions of Health Care Provider Cultural Competence on Health-related Quality of Life among an Immigrant Population , Afef Zghal

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

Investigating Predictors of Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy , Kathryn Corby

Camp Nursing As Clinical Placements For Undergraduate Nursing Students , Shelley Evans

The Effects of Introducing Prenatal Breastfeeding Education in the Obstetricians' Waiting Rooms , Donna Manlongat

Exploring the Factors Associated with Non-Urgent Emergency Department Utilization by Individuals with Mental Illness in Southwestern Ontario , Fabrice Immanuel Mowbray

Exploration of Fatigue in Fourth-Year Nursing Students , Kelly Riccardi

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

MEDICATION, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND PATIENT FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION DELIVERY TIMES , Catherine F. Medved

An Ethnographic Study of Pre-Graduate, Precepted Nursing Student Clinical Placements in Long-Term Care Homes , Marie Frances Meloche

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Exploring Factors Associated with Non-Urgent Emergency Department Visits and Hospital Admissions for Diabetes Related Problems in Three Community Based Hospitals in Southwestern Ontario , Tomasina Malott

INFLUENCE OF VALUES AND EXPECTATIONS OF A HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT ON MIGRATION INTENTIONS OF NURSE GRADUATES IN A CANADIAN BORDER CITY , LE XIN

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Political Advocacy: Beliefs and Practices of Registered Nurses , Crystal D. Avolio

Exploring Self-Perceived Hand Hygiene Practices among Undergraduate Nursing Students , Anne Foote

Exploration of Fatigue in Second Year Nursing Students , Michelle Lynn Groundwater

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Emergency Department Triage Acuity Assignment in Patients with Sepsis at an Academic Tertiary Care Centre: Predictors and Outcomes , Leon Daniel Petruniak

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Exploring the Health Issues of Hidden Homeless IV Drug users in a Mid-Sized Canadian Community. , Kimberley Dobson

Understanding the relation between adverse events, patient characteristics, and risk factors among home care patients , Kimberly Anne Miller

Determinants of Hand Hygiene among Registered Nurses Caring for Critically Ill Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , Candace Ryan

Exploring Health and Social Exclusion Within Hidden Homeless , Josephine Watson

Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011

Predictors of Women's Choices in Breastfeeding Initiation and Exclusivity at Six Months , Maureen Colledge

Exploring Predictors of Influenza Vaccination Among Hospital Based Nurses , Theresa Marentette

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

The effect of exercise experience on imagery use, efficacy beliefs, and body image among females. , Lisa M. Cooke

Exploring the psychometric properties of the newly-developed Undergraduate Nursing Student Academic Satisfaction Scale , Susan Dennison

The nurse's spirit: The lived experience of spirituality for nurses who work in palliative care settings , Jayne Rajaratnam

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Impact of mentoring on job satisfaction and retention , Kristy Bialkowski

The Effects of Bullying Behaviours on Student Nurses in the Clinical Setting , Colette Clarke

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Measuring integration in adults with chronic non-malignant pain (CNP) , Kathryn Deshaies

The impact of cognitive dysfunction upon the non-metastatic colorectal cancer patient's psychosocial adjustment and quality of life , Jacqueline Galica

Examining the physiological and psychological impact of smoking cessation on patients with acute myocardial infarction , Kathryn A. Pfaff

Knowledge of bioterrorism management amongst emergency department clinicians , Steven Douglas Pirie

A comparison of manual patient transfer training in an academic and clinical environment. , Paula Marguerite van Wyk

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Chinese parents' knowledge and use of vehicle restraint for their children. , Jianhua Ren

Alternative coping strategies and decision delay in seeking care for acute myocardial infarction. , Mihaela Zegrean

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

A longitudinal study of the effectiveness of a multimedia education program to enhance parents knowledge of children's safety in vehicles. , Sarah E. Harvey

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

The effectiveness of an intervention to improve vehicle safety for children. , Lisa Anne High

Examining the impact of chest tube-related factors on the risk of nosocomial infections in a community based hospital. , Margaret M. (Peggy) Oldfield

An examination of the relationship between perceived spousal social support and mood state of primiparous postpartum women, and the subsequent effect on maternal role identity. , Jane Reiha

Theses/Dissertations from 2003 2003

Health promotion initiative for booster seats: A school-based educational intervention. , Jody Ann. McGinnis

Vehicle restraint of the young child. , Annette Marie. Scott

Theses/Dissertations from 2002 2002

Infant sleep position: Nurses' awareness and practice of the Canadian Joint Statement recommendation. , Vanessa. Burkoski

Emergency department nurses knowledge of and attitudes toward parasuicide. , Kim M. Watson

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Adaptation to breast cancer following an autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant: A prospective study. , Christina Michelle. Dales

Management of pain during mechanical ventilation weaning: The nature of nurse decision-making. , Christina Jean. Hurlock-Chorostecki

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

A phenomenologic inquiry into adolescent girls' personal experience with Baby Think It Over(TM). , Ann. Malinowski

Evaluation of comfort levels and complication rates as determined by peripheral intravenous catheter sites. , Anne Marie. Marsigliese

Theses/Dissertations from 1998 1998

An examination of the effects of family demands and resources on adaptation in families of children with diabetes. , Mary Teresa Lapos. Chick

Theses/Dissertations from 1997 1997

An examination of the differences in self-concept, self-esteem, and locus of control in adolescent female smokers and nonsmokers. , Kathryn Janet. Foley

An exploration of the HIV/AIDS health promotion activities of public health nurses with female clients (Immune deficiency). , Susan Jean. Kocela

Theses/Dissertations from 1983 1983

The effect of bi-modality on the functional adaptability of older adults. , Simon Davis

Theses/Dissertations from 1971 1971

Involuntary nonconformity as a construct in social stress and learning. , Roger Charles Mannell

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An Educational Intervention Addressing Postpartum Depression and Help-Seeking Behavior: A Pilot Study , Brittany G. Grissette

Influence of Social Support and Family Resources on Workload, Capacity, and Depressive Symptoms in Parents of Children with Medical Complexity , Patricia R. Lawrence

Stroke-Related Predictors of Hypertension Self-Management among Middle to Older Age African Americans , Dhruvangi Sharma

Peer Support, Self-Efficacy, and Diabetes Self-Management in Veterans Living with Diabetes , Michael Smart

Dissertations from 2021 2021

Factors that Influence Participation in Physical Activity in Adults with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease , Macy Mosher

Dissertations from 2020 2020

The Role of Racial Identity on the Mental Health and Functioning of Postpartum Black Mothers , Kortney Floyd

Disease Self-Management Capacity, Patient Burden, and Medication Adherence in African American Adults with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension , Michelle Gaddis

Palliative Care Referral Behavior Among Nurse Practitioners in Hospital Medicine , Sharon Jackson White

Dissertations from 2019 2019

Effects of Knowledge, Beliefs, Self-Regulation, and Social Facilitation on Physical Activity Engagement of African American Women , Elicia Collins

Influences of Maternal Obesity on Induction of Labor Requiring Cervical Ripening , Jessica Ellis

The Experiences of National Guard Fathers When Communicating With Their Young Children During Combat Deployment , Kimberly Massey

Factors Associated with Dietary Patterns for Stroke Prevention among Young Adult African Americans , Stacy Perrin

Presence of Psychosocial Symptoms in Young Adult Stroke Survivors Post-Acute Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke , Karen B. Seagraves

The Experiences of Late Adolescent and Young Adult Females with Sports-Related Concussions , Ann Snyder

Emergency Department Nurses' Attitudes, Perceptions, and Competence in Caring for People with Mental Health Conditions , Ginger Truitt

Dissertations from 2018 2018

Post-Partum Sleep and Breastfeeding Outcomes Among First-Time Mothers of Full-Term Newborns , Joanna Carrega

Health-Seeking Behavior Among Older Adults with Hearing Impairment , Mary Dioise Ramos

Applying the Self-Determination Theory to Adolescents with Congenital Heart Disease , Jenna Shackleford

Dissertations from 2017 2017

Reducing Pregnancy Risk by Motivation Overweigth and Obese Women to Make Preconception Changes to Diet and Physical Activity Behavior: A Pilot Study , Josie Doss

Cargivers' Pain Recognition in Older Adults with Chronic Pain and Dementia , Rebecca Anne Morgan

Dissertations from 2016 2016

Nurses Engagement in End-of-Life Discussions with Dying Patients and Their Families , Frances Gomes Marthone

Dissertations from 2015 2015

Using Telehealth to Support Informal Caregivers of Elders with Urinary Incontinence: A Pilot/Feasibility Study , Nicole Davis

Women's Experiences With Traumatic Childbirth , Tamara Dennis

Maternal Stress, Sleep, and Well-being in Mothers of Middle Age Children with Developmental Disabilities , Jiwon Lee

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: A Study of Influencing Factors and an Intervention for Improvement , Susan Liipfert Shelton

Dissertations from 2014 2014

The Effects of Hospital Unit Nurse Leaders' Perceived Follower Support on Nursing Staff Performance Outcomes , Joy Bailey

Ascribing Meaning to Kidney Disease: A Qualitative Study of African Americans with a First Degree Relative on Hemodialysis , Loretta Brown

Clinical Outcomes involving the Use of Extracorporeal Magnetic Innervation in the Treatment of Urinary Incontinence , Kathy Davis

Aging out of foster care: The experiences of former foster youth who successfully navigated this transition , Margot A. Hedenstrom PhD, RN

Factors Which Influence Adult African Americans' Asthma Self-Management , James Holland

Dissertations from 2013 2013

The Effect of an Educational Intervention in Women with Gestational Diabetes: A Pilot Study , Janeen S. Amason

African American Women: Gender Beliefs, Peer Perception, Relationship Power, and Sexual Behavior , Latrona R. Lanier

Dissertations from 2012 2012

Medical-Surgical Nurses' Attitudes Toward Patients who are Homeless: How Attitudes Develop and Transform , Lora Crowe

Seizure and Behavioral Phenotyping of the Scn1a Mouse Model of Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus , Ashley W. Helvig

Factors Influencing Sexual Behavior Among HIV Positive Men Who Have Sex With Men , Noreen McDonough

Accuracy of Emergency Department Nurse Triage Level Designation and Delay in Care of Patients with Symptoms Suggestive of Acute Myocardial Infarction , Susan S. Sammons

The Impact of Nurses' Adherence to Sedation Vacations on Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Prevention , Soraya N. Smith

The Examination of Factors that Influence Treatment Seeking Delay Among Older Adults Diagnosed with Acute Myocardial Infarction , Deonna Tanner

Dissertations from 2011 2011

Factors Influencing Female Caregivers' Appraisals of their Preschoolers' Behaviors , Sallie P. Coke

Social Ecology of Adherence to Hypertension Treatment in Latino Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers , Eleanor M. Hall

The Biopsychosocial Correlates of Chronic Pelvic Pain and Quality of Life in Women Attending a Specialty Pelvic Pain Clinic , Elisabeth A. Johnson

Perceived Health Status, Source of Care and Health Outcomes of Individuals with Self-Reported Mental Disorders , Rita Marie W. Lumansoc Dr.

Perceived Susceptibility of Cardiovascular Disease as a Moderator of Relationships between Perceived Severity and Cardiovascular Health Promoting Behaviors among Female Registered Nurses , Deborah McClendon

Factors That Influence Smoking Cessation in Women Following an Invasive Cardiovascular Procedure , Leslie C. Moore

Nurses' Posttraumatic Stress, Level of Exposure, and Coping Five Years After Hurricane Katrina , Wendy Park

Sleep Loss and its Health Impact Among Family Caregivers of Persons with a Primary Malignant Brain Tumor , Jean Pawl

The Experiences of Medically Fragile Adolescents Who Require Respiratory Assistance , Regena Spratling

The Experiences of Obese African American Women and Their Utilization of Preventive Healthcare Services , Winsome Beverly Stephenson

Dissertations from 2010 2010

The Relationship of Personal Characteristics, Behavorial Capability, Environmental Factors, and Hypertension Medication Adherence in African American Adults with Metabolic Syndrome , Karen Andrea Armstrong

Personal Factors, Perceptions, Influences and Their Relationship with Adherence Behaviors in Patients with Diabetes , Glenn E. Hagerstrom

Understanding the Health Beliefs of First Time Mothers who Request an Elective Cesarean versus Mothers who Request a Vaginal Delivery , Deborah T. MacMillan

Nurses' Use of Hazardous Drug Safe Handling Precautions , Martha Polovich

The Effects of Pattern Recognition Based Simulation Scenarios on Symptom Recognition of Myocardial Infarction, Critical Thinking, Clinical Decision-Making, and Clinical Judgment in Nursing Students , Susan A. Walsh

Dissertations from 2009 2009

The Impact of Chronic Stress on the Self-care Practices of Hispanic Diabetic Caregivers , Sharon Waits Chalmers

Invisible Motherhood: A Heideggerain Hermeneutical Analysis of Motherhood among Three Generations of African American Women , Katherine Ferrell Fouquier

The Relationship betwen Perceived Wellness and Stages of Change for Exercise among Rural African American Women , Imani Carolyn Goodwin

Nurses' Experiences with the Disclosure of Errors to Patients , Debbie Greene

Dissertations from 2008 2008

Clinical Decision-Making of Nurses Regarding Elder Abuse , Diana J. Meeks-Sjostrom

Prostate Cancer Screening Patterns among African American Men in the Rural South , JoAnn Simon Oliver

A Study about Older African American Spousal Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer's Disease , Lillian D. Parker

Dissertations from 2006 2006

Self-Esteem, Family Support, Peer Support, and Depressive Symptomatology: A Correlational Descriptive Study of Pregnant Adolescents , Janice Gunter Harris

Illness Representations, Emotional Distress, Coping Strategies, and Coping Efficacy as Predictors of Patient Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes , Patricia Lynn Hart

Maternal Confidence of First-time Mothers during their Child's Infancy , Kendra Russell

Understanding Teen Pregnancy through the Younger Sister's Voice: A Focused Ethnography , Bonnie J. Simmons

Factors Influencing Surrogate End-of-Life Healthcare Decision-Making for a Family Member with Alzheimer's Disease , Sharlene Toney

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• http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4308-4219 David Barrett 1 ,
• http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9104-1999 Alison Rodriguez 2 ,
• Joanna Smith 3
• 1 Faculty of Health Sciences , University of Hull , Hull , UK
• 2 School of Healthcare , University of Leeds , Leeds , West Yorkshire , UK
• 3 School of Healthcare , University of Leeds , Leedss , West Yorkshire , UK
• Correspondence to Dr David Barrett, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Hull, Hull HU6 7RX, UK; D.I.Barrett{at}hull.ac.uk

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All doctoral students strive for the day—after years of often all-consuming study—that their thesis is ready to submit. For both doctoral students and supervisors there is often trepidation about whether the thesis will meet the criteria to merit the award of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). As anxieties increase, doctoral students often ask what makes a good PhD, something we explored in a recent ‘Research Made Simple’ article, 1 but perhaps the more important question is ‘what makes a PhD student successful?’ In this article we outline the core criteria on which PhD theses are judged and offer suggestions for achieving success.

How are PhDs assessed

Traditionally, a PhD involves 3 to 4 years of full-time study (or a longer part-time programme), which is assessed by the student submitting the work they have undertaken as a thesis or—less commonly—a portfolio of published papers and an associated narrative (sometimes referred to as ‘PhD by publication’). In addition, the student must undertake an oral defence of their work through a discussion (the ‘viva’) with examiners, who are deemed to be experts in the field of study or with related methodological expertise. 2

Sets out the problem and context of the research, including theoretical perspectives.

Outlines existing approaches that have addressed the problem or related issues before, typically by undertaking a thorough critical analysis of literature and identifying a gap in the evidence.

Justifies and critically evaluates the research methodologies and methods chosen to address the problem.

Presents the finding of the research and how they add to existing knowledge.

Makes recommendations as to how the findings can advance the discipline and improve practice, and/or suggest further research directions.

What criteria are used to assess a PhD thesis?

The core criteria for PhD success—ubiquitous to all disciplines and universities—are that the student;

Has made an original and significant contribution to knowledge of the topic under investigation;

Draws on a well-argued and cohesive conceptual/theoretical framework;

Demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate and justify the research methodology and methods adopted;

Can convey information (written and verbally) succinctly;

Produces a thesis is of sufficient rigour that the work is evaluated as publishable in relevant discipline-specific journal(s).

Table 1 highlights some of the key ingredients of PhD success, in terms of the study, thesis and viva.

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Key principles to PhD study success

Justifying methods

The justification of methodological choices is usually presented in a distinct chapter that typically has two components: first, a ‘big picture’ description of the theoretical perspective and methodological justification (sometimes called the research approach), followed by an account of procedure (methods) of how the research was undertaken.

Critical writing

An essential criterion expected from examiners is that students demonstrate criticality in the way they present and defend information. This can be a challenge, and many PhD students perceive that there is little guidance about how to develop effective arguments and few opportunities to develop critical writing skills. 2 3 Similar to developing knowledge and understanding of research methods, students need the knowledge and skills for effective oral communication of ideas and writing. 3

The student must be able to write succinctly and critically to produce a robust and coherent thesis. 2 4 A thesis should open with a clear outline of the problem, informing the reader what the thesis about and why the topic is important. It should detail what contexts and perspectives are relevant and offer an outline to the layout of the thesis. In all chapters, students should consider the following:

Use of ‘signposts’ to tell the reader where they are going to go, summarising afterwards and providing appropriate links throughout.

Meaningful headings: the content of chapters and sections need to reflect the heading.

Avoidance of vague terms or superfluous words, keeping sentences clear and focussed.

Paragraphs that are distinct enough to explore and evaluate a clear issue but linked well enough to enhance the flow of the thesis. A general rule of thumb is that a paragraph should be about half a page: any less and there is limited criticality, any longer and there is a tendency to ramble, lose focus and cause the reader to become disengaged.

A PhD is not about how much the student can write: it is about how well they articulate and critically analyse information.

Critical writing at Doctoral level is essential to establish the quality of the research and the credibility of the researcher. A good thesis creates a portrait of an authoritative and competent researcher, and critical writing is crucial for building the examiners’ confidence in the research undertaken.

Publishable standard of the work

Publishing in refereed journals and conferences is the traditional way in which the research community disseminates findings and builds knowledge, although there is increasing recognition of the role of social media platforms as a means of rapidly sharing knowledge. Refereed journals use recognised standards (such as the CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) guidelines for trials) 5 and rigorous review processes to assess the quality of a research paper, which must be met for successful publication. It is therefore unsurprising that many examiners view a thesis more favourably if a student provides evidence of having published elements of their work. 6

Summary of key considerations

Unlike undergraduate assessment, there is a paucity of research exploring the assessment of PhDs. However, a study that explored the process and judgements of experienced examiners, 6 provided a valuable summary of the characteristics of a poor and excellent thesis ( table 2 ).

Characteristics of a poor and excellent thesis 6

This article has outlined some of the steps that a PhD student should consider in order to produce a high-quality thesis and ensure a successful viva. We have considered how it is important that decision-making is transparent in the thesis, and defendable in the oral defence/viva. A PhD thesis should show evidence of originality and theoretical/conceptual cohesiveness, communicated via the student’s critical writing ability. The thesis and defence provide students with the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise in the field, offers them a methodological stage and gives the platform to share their critical perceptions, experiences and expertise.

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Dr. Rakesh Patidar Health status of the children of a nation is a highly reliable index of the health of its population. School going children contribute around 40% of the population. School children aged 5-11 years suffer the highest infection rate and worm burden that attributes to poor sanitation and hygiene. They are vulnerable to infection and need to be protected and educated.
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Ms. Bindhu PS A Study To Evaluate The Effectiveness of A Nursing Care Protocol on the Quality of Intranatal Care by Staff Nurses Working in the Labour Rooms of First Referral Units (Frus) in Kerala.
Ms. Binuja. P Effect of assertiveness training on Assertiveness and Self-esteem of B.Sc. nursing students.
Ms. Himani Effectiveness of specific intervention package on the pregnancy outcomes of anaemicprimi- gravid mothers.� The findings can be utilized by the Health Care Professional (HCP�s) to formulate policies to prevent, early detect and manage anaemia among the expecting mothers so as to prevent the maternal and neonatal complications.
Ms. Janarthanan B A case control study to identify the factors associated with relapse inpatients with psychosis at JIPMER Hospital, Puducherry, with a view to developtheRelapsePreventionGuidelines(RPG)�.
Ms. Kavitha K Impact Of Scope (Supportive And Coping Strategies, Ongoing Assessment And Empowerment) Program On Health Related Quality Of Life And Health Status Of Thalassemic Children; Parental Coping And Perception About Health Related Quality Of Life Of Their Children At Selected Hospitals Of North Karnataka.
Ms. Manju An experimental study to assess the effect of nature-based sounds' intervention on agitation, anxiety, and physiological stress response in patients under mechanical ventilator support in respiratory ICU at AIIMS, New Delhi.
Ms. Prabha Lis Thomas A randomized control study to determine the effectiveness of turmeric mouth wash on oral health status, treatment induced oral mucositis andassociated oral dysfunctions among patients with head and neck cancer.
Ms. Pragya Singh Cancer of Breast and Cervix together make up for about 44.2% of the number of new cancer cases among women in India. Most women have nil or inadequate information about their actual cancer risk. The purpose of the study is to create a prevention focused cancer risk assessment tool (PRAT) for women and develop a preventive health education programme using the same.
Ms. A Priscillal Devakirubai Effect of Comprehensive Prenatal Counselling Module (CPCM) on knowledge on Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) pregnancy and the pregnancy outcome among the AMA pregnant women availing the maternity services of a tertiary care hospital, Chandimandir, Panchkula, Haryana.
Ms. Rathi M A Longitudinal Study to assess Infant Child Care Practices among Mothers with Infant in selected Tribal Groups in Wayanad District, conduct Need Based Awareness Programme and to assess its Effectiveness.
Ms. Ruth Joshila Philips impact of birth preparedness programme on maternal and foetal out comes among primi gravidae, at selected Hospital Hyderabad, Telangana.
Ms. Sereena Shaji Development and Evaluation of an Instrumentto Assess The Quality of Paediatric Nursing Care For Hospitalized Children In Selected Hospitals, Bangalore.
Ms. Soumya. S The effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on upper limb motor function, visuo-spatial neglect, depression, body image and quality of life among stroke survivors,from a selected rural community health setting in Kozhikode, Kerala.
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Mr.Dayananda.B.O The study aimed to assess depression, anxiety and self-esteem among children of alcoholic parents and to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a psychosocial intervention based on the group cognitive-behavioural therapy approach.
Mr.Shriharsha.C To determine the effect of Multimodal Stress Management Programme based on group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Symptom Experience, Medication Adherence, CD4 Count, Depression, Anxiety and Quality of Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).
Ms. Deltimol Mathew The objectives of the study were to assess the need for NPs, analyze the barriers for NPs and to analyze the facilitators for NPs in primary and secondary health care settings of Kerala as opined by nurses, doctors and decision makers and to assess the nurse�s perceived self efficacy as NPs. Ludwig von Bertalanfy�s System Theory was used as the theoretical frame work.
Ms. Jeeva.S An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of training programme on management of diabetes mellitus for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANM�s) and its impact on self care among diabetic clients in selected rural communities of TamilNadu.
Ms. Jolly KM A comparative study to identify the psychosocial problems and coping strategies of preadolescent girls with early onset of puberty in selected rural and urban schools in Kerala, with a view to develop and evaluate an information booklet on management of psychosocial problems of early onset of puberty.
Ms. Mariamma George A study to assess the lived experience of patients with NIDDM and the effectiveness of nurse directed intervention in terms of their glycemic control QoL and the health promoting behaviours (HPB) among patients with NIDDM.
Ms. Mary Joseph �Testing imogene king�s theory of goal attainment in the bio psychosocial dimensions of health among asthmatic children of a selected hospital in kottayam district,kerala�.
Ms. Milly Mathew Behavioral problems and its Determinants among toddlers and develop a parental guidelinefor the prevention and management of identified problems .
Ms. Nisha Thomas To assess the Effect of Nurse-led Intervention on management (knowledge, medication compliance, quality of life and morbidity index) of patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease.
Ms. Shilpi Sarkar A study to Assess the Impact of Prison Environment Among Children Co-detained with Mothers in a Selected Prison of Delhi.
Ms.Preethy Jawahar A study to assess the knowledge, utilization, level of satisfaction of utilization and barriers of non-utilization regarding integrated child development services (ICDS) among women and assess the impact of ICDS among underfive children of Ernakulam district, Kerala.
Ms.Sheela Durai Effect of Clinical Nursing Practice Guidelines on patient outcome and knowledge, attitude, practice and satisfaction regarding nursing care of critically ill patients among nursing personnel.
Ms.Lavanya Subhashini A study to Evaluate the effectiveness of Preterm Care Programme on Knowledge Practice and anxiety of mothers of preterm baby and preterm babies outcome in a selected Hospital of Kolar�.
Ms.Shyja Kumari.S Effect of multicomponent interventions on knowledge and selected skills of caregivers and functional improvement and psychological well being among patients admitted with neurogenic dysphagia�.
Ms.Deepa P �Effect of a school based interventional package on the cardiovascular risk of adolescents.
Ms.Reena VI Effectiveness of a lifestyle modification programme on knowledge, lifestyle practices and selected modifiable risk factors of coronary artery disease among middle aged women in a selected community in Kerala.
Ms.Chrishma D�Souza A randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on treatment outcomes among patients with depression at selected mental health centres in Karnataka.
Ms.Porkodi Rabindran Quality of Life, life style and Support system of Women undergoing Infertility treatment with a view to develop a Psychosocial Intervention Programme.
Ms.Haseena.T.A A Descriptive study on awareness, perception regarding expected and performed role and competency of nursing personnel involved in implementing national programme for prevention and control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and stroke services (NPCDCS) at selected Government health centres in South Kerala.
Mrs.Dr. Dakshayini K.P A study to determine the opinion of female health workers about their expected and performed role in delivering nursing care services and client�s satisfaction with the nursing care services received in a community of selected districts of Karnataka.
DR.P.PONNARASI A study to evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion program on knowledge, attitude, life style practices and bio-physiological parameters of hypertension among hypertensive patients residing in selected urban community areas, Bangalore.
Dr.Jeyanthi Shanmugam A study to evaluate the effectiveness of risk reduction strategies on the knowledge, perception and risk status regarding selected high-risk behaviours among adolescents in selected schools.
Dr. Monika A study on workload, performance and perceptions of ANMs in implementing Mother Child tracking system in Chandigarh.
Bhargavi.C.N A Study To Assess The Knowledge, Attitude, Role Performance And Satisfaction Of Accredited Social Health Activists-(Ashas�) And Comparerole Performance And Satisfaction As Expressed By Auxiliary Nurse Midwives And Beneficiaries Regarding Mch Services Rendered By Asha In Delhi State.
Ms.Lalitha.H A Study To Assess The Beliefs And Practices Of Women Related To Maternal Care And New Born Care, In Selected Areas Of Rural Bangalore.
Ms.Leena Kunnath Chacko Development of community health nursing practice standards (CHNPS) for female health workers (ANMs) in Primary Health Centers of Dakshina Kannada(Mangaluru) district, Karnataka.
Ms.Vinay Kumari A study to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured intervention programme on knowledge and attitude of school teachers with respect to epilepsy in selected schools of North India .
Ms.Monaliza A study to explore registered nurses� experiences of ethical and human rights issues in nursing practice with a view to develop an In-service education program.
Dr. Sindhu.J.Vayalil Effectiveness of nursing intervention package on the functional status and quality of life of elderly residing at selected urban and rural community.
Ms.Fermina J Effects of intervention on quality of sleep and quality of life among elderly people with sleep disturbance.
Babu.D Developing A Program On Nursing Information System (Nis) For Computer Generated Nursing Care Plan In Selected Areas Of Hospital, Karnataka.
Mr.Mukesh Chandra Sharma An experimental approach to test Katharine Kolcaba theory of comfort by evaluating the effectiveness of integrative comfort care interventions on discomfort experienced by children (age 5-10 years) during post-operative period at selected hospitals of Punjab.
Dr.Pramod Kumar Saharan A case study on the practices regarding biomedical waste management in community health institutions in a district of Haryana, India.
Dr. Bharat Pareek A Study to Determine the Factors Influencing Professionalism among Nurse Educators as Perceived by them in the Selected Nursing Educational Institutes of North India.
Ms.Joselin Mariet Professional socialization and its determinant factors among B Sc nursing students in Kerala.
Dr.Kumari Sunitha A methodological study to develop �Clinical Competence Self Assessment Tool� to assess perceived clinical competence in upcoming nursing graduates of selected nursing colleges.
Ms.Geethakumary.V.P Effectiveness Of Three Teaching Strategies On Achievement, Performance, Achievement Motivation, Learning Styles And Attitude Towards Learning Experience Of B.Sc. Nursing Students Regarding Postnatal Management.
K. Vijayalakshmi A study to assess the effectiveness of Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) over Traditional Practical Examination (TPE) in psychiatric nursing on the performance and satisfaction of nursing students in a selected nursing college, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
PHILOMINA JACOB Effectiveness Of Simulated Role Modeling As A Clinical Teaching Method On Caring Behaviour Of B. Sc Nursing Students.
R.Buvaneswari A study to evaluate the effect of life skills training program on selected life skills among first year B.Sc. Nursing students of selected nursing colleges at Tamilnadu.
Ms.Sajina.T.P Effectiveness of a metacognitive intervention in paediatric nursing course on academic performance and critical thinking skills among Bsc. Nursing third year students of selected Govt. Colleges of Nursing, Kerala.
Sathya P A study to develop problem based learning teacher training module and train the post graduate nursing faculty to evaluate the effectiveness of PBL on clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability among baccalaureate nursing students using the trained post graduate nursing faculty in selected nursing colleges.
Dr. A. TAMIL SELVI Impact of two staffing patterns ( Nurse Patient Ratio ) on nurses� job satisfaction, nursing activities, quality of nursing care and nurses� and patients� satisfaction with the nursing care in medical wards of a selected hospital with a view to recommend an optimum nursing manpower plan.
Karesh Prasad A descriptive study of Work Related Violence (WRV) encountered by nurses working in selected hospitals of Madhya Pradesh.
Monika Sharma A study to develop and Evaluate standards of Nursing practice for Hemodialysis unit in Dayanand Medical College & Hospital Ludhiana Punjab.
Ms.Ruchi Saini A Study on job analysis and workload of Nursing faculty in selected private nursing Educational Institutions of Punjab.
Ms.Rathi Balachandran A study to determine managerial and supervisory competencies of ward sisters with a view to develop & evaluate an in service education programs in a selected hospital of Delhi.
Ms.Sheeja.C.V Effectiveness of Comprehensive Nursing Intervention Program on enhancement of Interpersonal Relationship Skills, Emotion Regulation and Job Satisfaction among staff nurses in selected Hospitals, Bengaluru.
Namitha Subrahmanyam A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Interventional package on menopause related problems and quality of life among perimenopausal women in Kerala .
Ms.M.V.Smitha A study to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse directed interventions in the management of pelvic girdle pain (PGP) among pregnant women in selected hospitals of Kasargod district, Kerala.
Ms.Kamala.J A study to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary intervention on precancerous cervical lesion among women in selected rural area of Bangalore, Karnataka.
Ms.E.Mallika Arulin Glory Explore the knowledge on midwifery care among nurses in order to develop a teaching module.
Lekha Viswanath Effectiveness of a comprehensive nursing intervention package on perinatal outcome of women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
Ms.Jisa George.T A study to identify women at high risk for developing cervical cancer and to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured intervention programme on their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding prevention of cervical cancer in a selected community of Idukki district, Kerala.
Ms.Radhika M A study to assess the knowledge and practice of ANMs regarding reproductive and child health services in selected rural villages at Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh.
Ms.Sneh Latha Manocha A comparative study to evaluate the effectiveness of counselling under PPTCT programme with regard to knowledge, attitude and sex behaviour and practices of pregnant women in selected hospitals of Delhi.
Sr.Merly ( PP Shaiby) A Study to evaluate the effectiveness of structured training program regarding prevention of female foeticide on knowledge and attitude of nursing personnel and accredited social health activists (ASHAs) in a selected district of Haryana.
Ms.Susamma Thomas Effectiveness of Parent preparedness programme on father�s knowledge and involvement including selected childbirth outcomes among parents of first born children in selected hospitals in Kerala.
Ms.Therese.P A study to determine the effectiveness of nutritional intervention for anaemia on maternal and fetal outcomes among antenatal women in selected villages in Trichy District.
Thilagavathy Ganapathy The effectiveness of supported sitting position versus sthe conventional lithotomy positon on the outcome of labour among primigravidae.
Mr.Utalbasha Dhandargi To compare the effectiveness of glycine max fortified mixture versus Hyderabad mixture on health status of under-five children with malnutrition.
Supriya Effectiveness of parenting skills empowerment programme on family wellbeing among the parents of a selected panchayat, Kannur dist, Kerala.
S.VASANTHAKUMARI An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of an interventional package on selected physiological and psychological parameters among children with HIV infection in selected settings, Chennai.
Mrs. Bhavani B. B. A study to evaluate the effectiveness of information package regarding child sexual abuse on knowledge and attitude of parents and teachers in selected schools of Bangalore.
Ms.Cicilyamma V.J A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme on adolescent reproductive sexual health (ARSH) among adolescents studying in selected rural schools of Kerala.
Ms.Jassamma Abraham Effectiveness of adolescent reproductive health education programme using nurse-led teacher delivered approach on the knowledge attitude of school teachers and school going adolescent girls regarding adolescent reproductive health in Kerala.
Mrs. Jyoti Bala A study to develop and evaluate the structured teaching programme for parents on the care of children with thalassemia in terms of parental knowledge, attitude , coping strategy and quality of life of children with thalassemia in selected hospitals in Norbathern region of India.
Ms.Lija R Nath Prevalence of Protein Energy Malnutrition among underfive children and the effectiveness of structured nursing intervention on nutritional status of children, knowledge and practice of mothers regarding the prevention and management of Protein Energy Malnutrition in selected coastal villages of Kerala.
P.V.Sumathi Effectiveness of a multimedia educational programme for children and their parents regarding preparation for hospitalization on anxiety, pain intensity and selected post operative complications among children undergoing elective abdominal surgery in a selected hospital of Kerala.
Ms.Sindhu Devi. M Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention package in terms of knowledge, reported practice of parents and attention scholastic achievement and behaviour of children with attention deficit hyper activity disorder (ADHD) in selected schools of Kerala.
Poonam Joshi An exploratory study to identify the determinants of health care services utilization and competencies of nursing personnel in dealing with under-five children at specified levels of health care in terms of IMNCI guidelines.
Ms.Sibin Joy Vayalil Effect of nursing intervention package on the knowledge, care burden and selected skills of the care givers� of children with cerebral palsy in selected rehabilitation centres.
Simi Mohan Prevalence of Sexual abuse its predictors and the efficacy of a school based sexual abuse prevention programme on knowledge regarding prevention of sexual abuse among adolescent girls, Kerala.
Mr.Sunil.M Effectiveness of a multi component intervention programme on blood pressure of children and their knowledge, attitude and practice regarding prevention of hypertension in selected schools of Kerala.
Ms.Vasundhara Reddy Development of Nursing Standards in care of Children with Central Nervous System Infections.
Dr. Sheeja Mathew Effect of Intensive Mental Health program on Psychological well �being and Academic Performance among School Children with Emotional Disturbance in Kerala.
Dr. R R Kavitha The effectiveness of family focused nursing intervention on functional improvement of clients with Bipolar Affective Disorders, at JIPMER Hospital, Puducherry.
Ms.Nurnahar Ahmed Impact of specific nursing strategies on treatment adherence and knowledge of family members about mental illness in a selected district of Assam.
Ms.Agnes E J Effectiveness of positive family interactions module on the expressed emotion of the care givers and relapse of patients with schizophrenia: A prospective study in a selected psychiatric inpatient facility, Mangalore.
Mr.Rajesh Kumar A Cross sectional study on caregiver needs, perceived burden, coping and health related quality of life (HRQoL) among caregivers of stroke patients with a view to develop �care-guidelines� for the caregivers in selected community settings, Punjab.
Dr. Ms.Vijayarani Effectiveness of Teaching Programme on level of knowledge and attitude of family caregivers Towards Mentally Challenged Children in Selected Institutions of Bangalore.
Mr.Ganesh.K A study to assess the effectiveness of a home based nursing intervention on coping, hopelessness, family functioning and quality of life of adolescent suicide attempters in selected settings of Puducherry.
Joseph Jeganathan Effectiveness of life skills training package (LSTP) on life skills, self esteem, quality of life and academic performance among children residing in selected orphanages at Tamil Nadu.
Ms.Kalyani Moharana To develop and evaluate the effectiveness of guidelines on knowledge and attitude of trainee school teachers towards Specific learning disabilities of children in selected training institutions of Odisha.
Mr.Riaz K.M Evaluate the effectiveness of comprehensive Nursing intervention programme on quality of life of clients with Alzhemer�s disease & competency of their caregivers in a selected community setting in Kerala.
Ms.Amanpreet Kaur An Experimental Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of Selected Nursing Interventions On Anger Management Among Prisoners In Central Jails Of Punjab.
Mr.Muthuvenkatachalam An exploratory study on prevalence of mistreatment of older persons and associated psychological distress.
Pastin Pushpa Rani. P Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme (VATP) regarding screening of mental illnesses on knowledge, attitude and perceived benefits among Leaders of Women Self Help Groups in selected blocks of Trichy district, Tamil Nadu.
Mrs Renju Sussan Baby A Longitudinal Study to Assess High Risk Factors for Relapse and Outcome Parameters Among Currently Abstinent Patients Having Substance Use Disorders with and without Co-Morbid Psychiatric Illness.
Priya Joseph Effectiveness of Adolescent Coping Enhancement Training Program (ACETP) on knowledge of schoolteachers regarding mental health assessment and on, enhancement of mental health and coping abilities of adolescents in selected schools of Kerala.
Rentala Sreevani A study to evaluate the effectiveness of body mind spirit (BMS) intervention on process of recovery and wellbeing among depressive patients in a selected hospital of Kolar, Karnataka.
Ms.Satinder Paul An experimental study to assess the effectiveness of specific interventions on alcohol users in selected community areas of Sangrur, Punjab.
Ms.Usha Marath Impact of leadership development package on leadership competencies of undergraduate nursing students and head nurses.
Mrs.Puvaneswari.K A study to develop and evaluate training programme for self-care on self-efficacy, compliance, and quality of life among patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis at a selected hospital, Bangalore.
Ms.J.Jaslina Gnanarani A study to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of Palliative Nursing Care Standards for cancer patients upon the Patient Outcomes and Knowledge, Practice and Satisfaction of nurses in Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
Jayan James Effectiveness of home based nursing interventions on selected outcome parameters among asthma patients in selected community.
Ms.Theyamma Joseph Effectiveness of a Structured teaching program on knowledge and practice regarding prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus among adolescents in selected schools of Kerala.
Gaddam Rachel Andrews An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional booklet on the knowledge, attitude, self concept, self body image. Quality of life, problems faced and coping strategies adopted by colostomy patients in selected hospitals of Delhi.
Anita Rani Kansal A study to assess the need for training of nurses regarding management of Tuberculosis patients receiving DOTS and DOTS Plus under Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme in selected hospitals in Delhi.
Mrs.Balasaraswathi S A study to develop and assess the effectiveness of self care intervention guidelines on knowledge on self care, attitude, compliance to ART, anxiety, quality of life and practice in home care management of persons living with HIV at ART Clinic, CMC, Vellore, India.
Bindhu Mathew A Study To Assess The Effectiveness Of A Specific Nursing Intervention Package On Quality Of Life Among Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis In A Selected Hospital, Bangalore.
Chandramani.B.N A study to evaluate the effectiveness of holistic nursing intervention on Bio-Physiological measures, knowledge, attitude, practice and well-being of patient with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) in a selected hospital, Bardoli, Gujrat.
Poonam Sharma A study to explore the lived experiences of PLHIV at selected ART Centre�s in Delhi.
Ms.Ramya.K.R A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a school based intervention regarding prevention of coronary artery disease on selected health behaviours and bio physiological parameters among adolescents in selected schools of Kerala.
Ms.Jadhav Sonali Tarachand A Study to Develop and evaluate effectiveness of pre-haemodialysis preparatory program based on identified stressors on anxiety, depression, coping strategies and compliance to therapeutic regimen among chronic kidney disease patients in selected hospitals in Bangalore.
Balasubramanian A cross sectional study to assess the effect of music therapy on anxiety, pain, physiological variables, and subjective well-being of patients subjected to selected major surgery in selected hospitals , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Ms.Liny Joseph Effectiveness of nursing intervention on knowledge, attitude and practice of family caregivers and quality of life of patients with paraplegia in selected hospitals of Kerala.
Ms.Lizy Sonia An experimental study to evaluate the effectiveness of holistic nursing approach on the knowledge, quality of life, coping strategies and compliance to therapeutic regimen among patients with myelosuppression at selected hospital, Chennai.
Ms.Manchana Varalakshmi A study to evaluate the effectiveness of selected nursing interventions on knowledge, Practices and QOL among patients with Bronchial asthma in the selected hospitals of Hyderabad .
MANJULA G.B Effects of structured educational programme on self-efficacy, self- care behavior and HbA1c values among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Dr Mary Walton Lived experience of adult female cancer survivors to discover common protective resilience factors to cope with cancer experience and to identify potential barriers to resilience.
Mr.Ramu The efficacy of structured teaching programme on knowledge, practice, attitude and glycemic level of individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus at selected hospital, Tumkur.
Dr. E. Devakirubai Exploration of the end of life care preferences and effectiveness of the intervention package on selected psychosocial variables among the terminally ill patients and their family members in selected settings of Tamil Nadu.
Fatima D�Silva Effectiveness Of Comprehensive Nursing Intervention On The Physical And Psychosocial Outcome Of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Of A Selected Hospital In Mangalore.
Ms.K.S.Pushpalatha Non ramdomised control trial of standard catheter car protocol for prevention of catheter association urinary tract infection among patients with indwelling urinary catheter in intensive care units at Salem.
Priya Baby Effect of a specific nursing protocol on the clinical outcome in acute stroke patients.
Ms.Radha.K Effectiveness of proactive integrated approach on self management of COPD.
Ms.Rohini.T Lived experience of sleep disturbances, fatigue and Quality of life among patients undergoing Haemodialysis and the effect of cognitive behavioural therapy on their sleep, fatigue and Quality of life in selected hospitals, Kerala.
Mr.Sajith Kumar P Effectiveness of basic life support training through training of trainers (TOT) on life saving skills among public in selected areas of Kerala state.
Sr.Lilly Kutty Effect Of Structured Nursing Care Rounds on selected Nursing Quality Indicators involving adult medical surgical patients and nursing personnel at a tertiary care hospital Ernakulam District, Kerala.
Sr.Shini Mathew Pulickal Effectiveness of lifestyle modification programme on knowledge, attitude and lifestyle practices related to selected lifestyle diseases among school going adolescents in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
Swapna KG A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a supportive nursing intervention package on psychosocial wellbeing of HIV infected adolescents availing services of State AIDS Control Society (SACS) in Kerala.
Ms.K.Tryphena Sheeba Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions in Relation to Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Knowledge, Attitude, Pulmonary Function Measures, Exercise Capacity and Health Related Quality of Life of Patients with COPD, in Selected Hospital of Hyderabad, Telangana state.
S.Victor Devasirvadam An Experimental study to evaluate the effect of guided imagery in term of pain, sleep quality, and stress among the terminally ill cancer patients admitted at selected institute of oncology in Trichy district.
Dr. Sreeja I A study to evaluate the Effectiveness of Family Intervention package on perceived burden, coping ability and family functioning of caregivers and level of functioning of patients with chronic Schizophrenia.
Dr. Kandasamy M Effectiveness of Hands on Skill Training Programme regarding Management of Specific Childhood Illnesses on the Competencies of Female Health Workers.
Dr. Prathima Prakasam A study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Nursing Intervention on Knowledge, Compliance with Strategies to Control PIH and Perinatal Outcome of Pregnant Women With Pregnancy Induced Hypertension In Selected Hospitals, Bangalore.
Dr. Anurag Bhai Patidar A Study to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programme on knowledge, attitude and practices of Basic Life Support Techniques among 9th Standard School students in selected School of Punjab.
Dr Mary E.L. A study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Sickle Cell Crisis Prevention and management Teaching Programme on Knowledge and episodes of Sickle Cell Crisis among Tribal Individuals Between the Age of 11-20 years with Sickle Cell disease in a Selected District of Kerala.
Dr. Sushil Kumar Maeshwari A Study to develop and evaluate the effectiveness fo assertiveness training module on assertive behaviour, self esteem, interpersonal communication satisfaction and stress among nurses working in selected hospitals of punjab.
Dr. Thilagavathi k. Effiectiveness of preoperative teaching protocol on postoperative outcome among women undergone hysterectomy.
Dr. Lingaraj Chitra Effectiveness of perinatal health counselling on the pregnancy outcome of mothers with HIV attending the prevention of parent to child transmission (PPTCT) center of coimbatore.
Dr. Preksha Sharma Maeshwari A Study to develop and evaluate the outcome of a nurse led family caregiver programme for family caregivers of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Dr. Manju Dhandapani A Longitudinal study to assess the cognitive and behavioral changes in patients with intracranial tumors and their impact on chosen psychological parameters of the family caregivers.
Dr. G. Balamurugan Adolescent Health Educcation Programme (AHEP).
Dr. Hemalatha R. Development and Testing of a Competency based Performance Assessment Approach in the Evaluation of Core Competencies of Nursing Students.
Dr. RajaA Comparison of the effects of laughter therapy and breathing exercises on pulmonary function and psychological well-being among smokers at Coimbatore
Dr.Juliet Sylvia Exploration of the high risk status of young women for HIV/AIDS and their health seeming behaviour for sexual and reproductive health problems in urban slums of Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Dr.Accamma Oomen  Traditional beliefs and practices regarding new born care, care seeking behaviour of families, infrastructure available and knowledge of health care providers for the care of sick neonates in states with high and low neonatal mortality rates
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Dr.Arunjyoti Baruah Efficacy Of Psychiatric Nursing Interventions On The Outcome Of Self Care, Drug Compliance, Negative Symptoms And Psychological Wellbeing Of Schizophrenic Patients
Dr.Asha P shetty  A study of the health status and lifestyle of adolescents in higher secondary schools of Udupi District and a need based health action towards health behaviour modification
Dr.Elizabeth Jean / Health empowerment of pre menopausal women in prevention of cardiovascular disease, cancer breast, cancer cervix and type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dr.Harmeet Kaur Kang Application of Roy�s theory for adaptation to life style by cardiac patients and determine its implications for nursing practice
Dr.Irin light Effect of stress management interventions on job stress among nurses working in critical care units
Dr.Kamlesh Kumari   Relationship between women�s health status and domestic violence against women and the competencies of nursing personnel in management of health issues related to domestic violence with a view to develop a framework for their training
Dr.Lakshmi R. Topic:  A study to describe the feeding Practices in critically ill patients and development of nutritional algorithm in intensive care units at selected hospital, puducherry
Dr.Malarvizhi Effectiveness of sucrose analgesia in reduction of procedural pain in neonates
Dr.Pragya Pathak A study to evaluate the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Counseling on pain, fatigue, anxiety and depression among cancer patients admittedin a selected hospital of Punjab
Dr.Prathibha Swamy Effect of quality of life (QOL) teaching package on quality of life of cancer patients in selected hospitals, Bangalore
Dr.Priyalatha Muthu Email: A study of assess the effectiveness of a structured cardiac rehabilitation programme on knowledge regarding self-care activities, quality of life, stress and coping among patients undergoing cardiac surgery at selected hospital of Bangalore
Dr.Rajeswari    Health status of women prisoners. Factors affecting health, health services available
Dr.Reena Jairus   Development of Tool to Audit documents related to reproductive and child health services for rural and urban communities served by a Non-Governmental Medial and nursing college
Dr.Renuka A study to assess the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding care of low birth weight babies in NICU of selected government and private hospitals in Bangalore, Karnataka
Dr.Santham Sweet rose   Identification of predictors of complication (Diabetic foot ulcer) in type II diabetes and assessment of the effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel on the Healing of Diabetic foot ulcer in Diabetic patients
Dr.Smriti Arora   A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a training programme on knowledge, attitude and practices of adolescents related to HIV/AIDS in selected schools of Delhi
Dr.Sudha annasaheb reddy A study to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured counselling programme on the knowledge of self care behaviour, coping strategies and quality of life among HIV infected postnatal mothers and a qualitative analysis of their lived experiences in selected hospitals of Belgaum, Karnataka
Dr.T.Nirmala A comparison on effects of concept mapping and problem based learning as teaching strategies in development of critical thinking ability amongst bacculerate nursing students
Dr.Triza Jiwan A study to develop nursing aptitude test (NAT) for students seeking admission to nursing institutes
Dr.Usha.V.K Bio-Psycho Social Problems And Quality Of Life Among Senior Citizens
Dr.Kathyayini B V An evaluative study of the effect of Pranayama on knowledge, life style, health status, Quality of Life and perceived symptom experiences of Elderly who are living in residences and in selected old age homes of Mangalore, Karnataka
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Rafael Savvides defends his PhD thesis on Statistical methods for uncertainties in data exploration and model building

M.Sc. (Tech) Rafael Savvides defends his doctoral thesis "Statistical methods for testing visual patterns, selecting models, and bounding model errors " on Friday the 11th of October 2024 at 13 o'clock in the University of Helsinki Exactum building, Auditorium CK112 (Pietari Kalmin katu 5, basement). His opponent is Professor Pauli Miettinen (University of Eastern Finland) and custos Professor Kai Puolamäki (University of Helsinki). The defence will be held in English.

The thesis of Rafael Savvides is a part of research done in the Department of Computer Science and in the Exploratory Data Analysis group at the University of Helsinki. His supervisor has been Professor Kai Puolamäki (University of Helsinki).

Statistical methods for testing visual patterns, selecting models, and bounding model errors

Data science involves data analysis and building models on data. The analyses and the models produced by data scientists are used for making decisions and for creating products that affect our lives. However, real world data are imperfect, which introduces uncertainties into analyses and models based on data. The uncertainties propagate to down-stream decisions and products, which can be negatively affected if these uncertainties are not made explicit.

This thesis introduces three computational methods that aid with uncertainties when analyzing data and building models based on data. The methods provide formal statistical guarantees about visual patterns in data exploration, models selected based on their expected errors in model selection, and model errors on specific data points. The methods concern fundamental problems in machine learning and therefore have wide applicability.

The first method concerns patterns observed during data exploration. Data scientists typically explore data using various visualizations that reveal patterns in the data. Since data are noisy, the observed visual patterns may also be due to noise, rather than a true effect in the data. Determining whether something is a true pattern or a random occurrence is traditionally determined using statistical testing. The method we developed is a statistical testing procedure for testing visual patterns during visual data exploration. The procedure allows analysts to measure whether what they see is compatible with their accumulated knowledge of the data.

The second method concerns selecting between machine learning models. When faced with a prediction task, data scientists use data to train and validate multiple models. In the end, only one model will be used, which is selected based on some criterion. The criterion usually relates to the average error on new data, which is estimated using data not seen during training. However, it is not clear how much new data should be used to estimate the performance; more data is always better, but there is a finite amount for both training models and validating them. Using less data leads to a more uncertain selection, but it is not clear how to quantify that uncertainty. The method we developed is a model selection algorithm that automatically decides how much data to use for selecting between models. The algorithm uses as much data as required to ensure a formal confidence guarantee that the selected model's loss is within a specified tolerance from the best model.

The third method concerns estimating prediction errors on specific data points. The performance of a machine learning model is typically evaluated using an average prediction error. However, since the model predicts on individual points, it can often be more important to estimate the (unknown) error at a specific test point, which can differ significantly from the average error. The method we developed provides an upper bound for the prediction error of any regression model at a given test point. The bound is based on a powerful model for quantifying uncertainties given by Gaussian processes. The bound improves upon existing methods based on Gaussian processes by requiring less information from the user, being applicable to a large class of kernels and any regressor, and being computationally faster.

Avail­ab­il­ity of the dis­ser­ta­tion

An electronic version of the doctoral dissertation will be available in the University of Helsinki open repository Helda at  http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-84-0695-2 .

Printed copies will be available on request from Rafael Savvides: [email protected]