{"title":"Using Virtual Simulation to Teach Community Health Nursing Students About Public Health Nursing.","authors":"Jenni L Hoffman, Grigoris Argeros","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1972248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1972248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> To evaluate the effectiveness of a community/public health nursing virtual simulation. <b>Design:</b> Mixed-methods study. <b>Methods:</b> Sample (<i>N</i> = 121) consisted of community health nursing students, who completed a pretest, virtual simulation, posttest, and satisfaction and self-confidence in learning scale.<b>Findings:</b> Majority of participants' scores increased from pretest to posttest, and most participants agreed or strongly agreed with statements regarding satisfaction and self-confidence in learning; material learned and found most helpful, as well as knowledge application/utilization plans for practice were revealed. <b>Conclusions:</b> Community/public health nursing virtual simulation was effective at increasing participants' knowledge, and satisfaction and self-confidence in learning.<b>Clinical Evidence:</b> Virtual simulation is a strategy to improve students' knowledge of community/public health nursing.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 4","pages":"244-252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39630978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Meredith Troutman-Jordan, Tara O'Brien, Matthew Keaton
{"title":"Older Adults' Views and Attitudes on Physical Activity; Reasons to Participate and Abstain.","authors":"Meredith Troutman-Jordan, Tara O'Brien, Matthew Keaton","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1972247","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1972247","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Despite numerous established benefits of exercise, many older adults do not get enough. The purpose of this study was to identify facilitators and barriers to physical activity/exercise; gain greater understanding of older adults' physical activity self-efficacy; and increase understanding of how to reduce sedentary behavior.<b>Design:</b> Cross-sectional descriptive<b>Methods:</b> Quantitative with convenience sample of 66 older adults<b>Findings:</b> Nearly one third of participants reported engaging in regular physical activity. They tended to have rather strong physical activity self-efficacy and limited barriers to being active.<b>Conclusions:</b> The sample had limited involvement in physical activity or exercise, despite feeling confident in their ability to be active. There could be additional barriers or motivating factors that are preventing them from being more active.<b>Clinical Evidence:</b> Honest and directed conversation about older adults' understanding and attitudes towards exercise, paired with an individualized plan tailored to their interests and lifestyle could help increase physical activity/exercise.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 4","pages":"232-243"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39630974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jacqueline Tucker, Erin Sarsfield, Karen Y Choi, Neerav Goyal
{"title":"Educating School Nurses about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Associated Cancers and the Importance of HPV Vaccination.","authors":"Jacqueline Tucker, Erin Sarsfield, Karen Y Choi, Neerav Goyal","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1972244","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1972244","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To assess and improve school nurse knowledge of HPV-associated cancers.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>An experimental quality improvement study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>At a continuing education regional conference, an interactive HPV education session was provided. Pre- and post-education surveys were completed by attendees.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>After the educational intervention, 89.9% of nurses indicated a change in knowledge and 83.2% indicated a planned change in practice.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>An education intervention aimed at school nurses can be impactful in broadening the understanding of HPV oncogenesis.</p><p><strong>Clinical evidence: </strong>Educational interventions can be a strategy to increase school nurse knowledge and subsequently patient knowledge about HPV associated cancers.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 4","pages":"201-208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39631408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shellie Nicole Williams, Ritabelle Fernandes, Nancy E Allen, Rita Gorawara-Bhat
{"title":"Exploring the Impact of Dementia in Samoan Culture: A Qualitative Study on Community Perspective.","authors":"Shellie Nicole Williams, Ritabelle Fernandes, Nancy E Allen, Rita Gorawara-Bhat","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1972246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1972246","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose:</b> Explore if and how American Samoan cultural norms influence caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and care choices for person's living with Alzheimer's Dementia (AD).<b>Design:</b> This pilot study used mixed methods.<b>Methods:</b> 1) Quantitative survey: measuring knowledge/attitudes towards AD (n = 80); 2) Qualitative techniques: a) Focus groups (n= 54) with caregivers; b) Semi-structured interviews (n=26) with health professionals; and c) In-depth interviews (n=3) with key informants. Emergent themes were created using data from all methods.<b>Findings:</b> Quantitative analyses revealed 50% of participants identified AD as normal aging, 83% as mental illness. The majority of participants believed elders with AD do not experience pain (70%) and should be cared for solely at home (74%). Qualitative evidence showed dissonance between cultural norms of respect for elders, familial caregiving duty, shame in others observing elders' dementia-related behaviours, and the current language used to describe AD.<b>Conclusions:</b> Our findings show a need for developing and disseminating culturally sensitive terminology for AD to destigmatize and transmute attitudes, knowledge and care choices for elders living with AD.<b>Clinical Evidence:</b> American Samoan terminology for dementia is discordant with its cultural norms, thus shaping caregivers' perceptions of AD and influencing care choices for managing AD symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 4","pages":"221-231"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39630977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Simulation to Teach Home Health Care.","authors":"Diana R Mager","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To describe development, use and outcomes of a Home Healthcare (HHC) simulation experience. Quasi-experimental pre/posttest. Setting: A simulation center for nursing students (N = 108) completing an 8-hour simulation experience, followed by data collection on perceived benefits to their learning; and influence on their desire to work in HHC. 93% (n = 101) reported the simulation was helpful; 57.4% (n = 62) reported participation increased their desire to work in HHC. Use of a HHC-focused simulation had positive learning outcomes in this setting. In this sample, results suggest value in maintaining the simulation experience for future cohorts.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"151-160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932978","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39254818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mihyun Park, Eun-Jun Park, Minjeong Jo, Jinhee Ahn
{"title":"Feasibility of an Advance Care Planning Program (ACP) for Korean Community-Dwelling Older Adults and ACP Training of Advance Practice Nurses.","authors":"Mihyun Park, Eun-Jun Park, Minjeong Jo, Jinhee Ahn","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932963","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to develop a locally suitable advance care planning (ACP) program for older community-dwelling adults and a training program for nurse facilitators in Korea, and to evaluate their feasibility from the facilitators' experiences. This was a mixed methods pilot study that assessed the feasibility of an ACP program by analyzing survey, checklist, and focus group interview data. The ACP program was named CLOSE (Communicating and Listening to Our Seniors' voices about End-of-life care). Home health care nurses (N = 9) participated in this study. The participants reported that CLOSE was applicable to older community-dwelling adults and the training program was useful for increasing facilitator competency. We suggest some lessons from this pilot study that can be used to improve the ACP program and encourage community health nurses to participate in ACP as facilitators.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"179-192"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932963","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39254822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Evan McEwing, Regine Placide-Reaves, Yui Matsuda, Susan Prather, Ruth Everett-Thomas
{"title":"Assessing Undergraduate Student Nurses' Performance in Various Public Health Roles Using Simulation.","authors":"Evan McEwing, Regine Placide-Reaves, Yui Matsuda, Susan Prather, Ruth Everett-Thomas","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Purpose</b>: To expose students to various public health roles and complement clinical experience using simulated encounters.<b>Design</b>: This exploratory study assessed students' performance of basic nursing tasks for three public health nurse roles.<b>Methods</b>: 15-guided questions were used to evaluate a convenience sample of 137 students' expected performance compared to their actual performance of basic nursing skills.<b>Findings</b>: Students' performed well in all nurse roles with some significant differences in completing a few critical tasks in the case manager and school nurse roles.<b>Conclusion</b>: Simulation can address gaps in nursing programs and expose student nurses to various public health roles using real-life scenarios.<b>Clinical Evidence</b>: Lack of clinical sites in public health limits students' experience to a myriad of nurse functions within communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"139-150"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932967","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39254819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carrie Rewakowski, Serdar Atav, Helen Clancy, Maria MacPherson
{"title":"Civic Engagement in Nursing: Measuring Participation, Reflecting on Influences, and Harnessing Momentum.","authors":"Carrie Rewakowski, Serdar Atav, Helen Clancy, Maria MacPherson","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932954","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study explored civic engagement and related variables among registered nurses and non-nurses. Historical influences that have shifted engagement are discussed. This was a cross-sectional, observational study. Data was collected in a convenience sample (n = 727) of registered nurses (n = 232) and non-nurses (n = 495) and was analyzed using descriptive and ANOVA statistics. Nurses were more engaged than non-nurses (<i>p</i> = .000). Age, education, and field of practice were significant variables among nurses. Nurses are positioned to answer the call to civically engage for health-related issues. Findings underscore ways to elevate and harness civic engagement among nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"161-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932954","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39254820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cara M Voelliger, Kathryn J VanderZwan, Edmund P Coyne, Yuhning Hu, Nicolas W Shammas, Kelsey Lisius, Maripat King, Jon H Lemke
{"title":"Education of Self-Radial Pulse Palpation and Atrial Fibrillation Signs and Symptoms.","authors":"Cara M Voelliger, Kathryn J VanderZwan, Edmund P Coyne, Yuhning Hu, Nicolas W Shammas, Kelsey Lisius, Maripat King, Jon H Lemke","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932973","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932973","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this evidence-based education initiative was to increase A Fib detection in a cardiovascular diseased population in which participants were taught radial pulse palpation and signs/symptoms of A Fib. Participants were evaluated after initial education on performance of radial pulse palpation and teach back of signs/symptoms of the arrhythmia and again at three weeks on adherence to daily self-screening and recall of signs/symptoms of A Fib. Post initial education, 88% of eligible participants learned pulse-palpation and 93% could verbalize at minimum one sign/symptom. After three weeks, 94.7% reported daily self-screening, but only 44.7% could verbalize at minimum one sign/symptom. This indicated that participants were continuing to self-screen, but in need of booster education sessions. Educating individuals on self-screening and signs/symptoms of A Fib is clinically feasible.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"193-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932973","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39254823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Nurse-Run Public Health Clinic for Individuals Utilizing a Community Outreach Center.","authors":"Kelly Doran, Barbara A Barrett, Marjorie Buchanan","doi":"10.1080/07370016.2021.1932951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article describes a nurse-run clinic for low-income individuals or individuals experiencing homelessness. We conducted a quality improvement project using data from 111 individuals over 194 visits. Thirty-seven percent of patients had difficulty managing their health and 22% reported being in an active health crisis. The visits resulted in patients leaving with their visit goal being met (86%), and 96% of nonemergent cases being diverted from the emergency room. The nurse-run clinic provided access to care and served as a safety net for a vulnerable population, providing support for this clinic model with this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":51084,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Community Health Nursing","volume":"38 3","pages":"173-178"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1080/07370016.2021.1932951","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39248871","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}