Lifetime Trauma and Cardiovascular Health in Latinas
Discussion
Women with a higher count of lifetime trauma had worse cardiovascular health scores; this association was not statistically significant. Future studies should investigate associations of lifetime trauma and cardiovascular health in larger and more diverse samples of Latinas. Nurses and other clinicians should incorporate trauma-informed approaches to cardiovascular disease risk reduction to improve the cardiovascular health of Latina women who are survivors of trauma. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: HEALTH EQUITY SERIES/METHOD Source Type: research
A Meta-Analysis of Breastfeeding Effects for Infants With Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Discussion
Breastfeeding is associated with decreased initiation and duration of pharmacological treatment and length of stay. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Comparing Published Gut Microbiome Taxonomic Data Across Multinational Studies
This article aims to present and define important analysis considerations in microbiome study planning and to identify genera shared across studies despite methodological differences. This methods article will highlight a workflow that the nurse scientist can use to combine and evaluate taxonomy tables for microbiome study or research proposal planning.
Methods
We compiled taxonomy tables from 13 published gut microbiome studies that had used Ion Torrent sequencing technology. We searched for studies that had amplified multiple hypervariable (V) regions of the 16S rRNA gene when sequencing the bacteria from healthy ...
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Racial Disparities in Stroke Readmissions Reduced in Hospitals With Better Nurse Staffing
Discussion
Disparities in readmissions between Black and White stroke patients may be linked to the level of nurse staffing in the hospitals where they receive care. Tailoring nurse staffing levels to meet the needs of Black ischemic stroke patients represents a promising intervention to address systemic inequities linked to readmission disparities among minority stroke patients. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Self-Care Capacity and Its Relationship to Age, Disability, and Perceived Well-Being in Medicare Beneficiaries
We examined the relationship between self-care capacity, age, and disability status with two perceptions of well-being in a cohort of Medicare beneficiaries.
Methods
The current study is part of a multisite research project to determine factors associated with cross-sectional and longitudinal morbidity and mortality trajectories observed in Medicare beneficiaries. Variable selection was informed by the health disparities and outcomes model. Using data from the 2013 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey and logistic regression models, we determined associations between self-care capacity, including indicators of self-c...
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Decision-Making Involvement, Self-Efficacy, and Transition Readiness in Youth With Sickle Cell Disease
Discussion
While increasing AYAs’ decision-making involvement may improve AYAs’ healthcare responsibility, it may not reduce barriers of feeling unprepared for the transition to adult healthcare. Facilitating active AYA involvement in decision-making regarding disease management, increasing self-efficacy, and safely reducing parent involvement may positively influence their confidence and capacity for self-management. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Among Family Caregivers of Older Adults
This study provides evidence about family caregivers’ social and environmental determinants of health. To enhance health equity, nurse-led interventions, a life course approach, and intersectional actions are required. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Shifting Paradigms in Nursing Science
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Systematic Review of Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Discussion
HbA1c is improved with clinician therapy modification based on structured self-monitoring of blood glucose readings. Implications are for clinicians to prescribe structured self-monitoring of blood glucose to modify therapy based on the readings and not prescribe unstructured self-monitoring of blood glucose. Participants with suboptimal glycemic control may benefit most. A self-monitoring of blood glucose regimen that improves clinical and cost-effectiveness is presented. Future studies can investigate this regimen specifically. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Pilot Study of Absolute Telomere Lengths in Preterm Infants
Background
Annually, approximately 15 million babies are born preterm ( (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research
Possible Bioenergetic Biomarker for Chronic Cancer-Related Fatigue
Conclusion
Our results suggest that peripheral blood mononuclear cell messenger RNA for BCS1L is a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for radiation therapy-induced chronic CRF in this clinical population. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Reiki Intervention With Very Young Children Receiving Palliative Care
Discussion
Young children and their parents found Reiki acceptable; these results are comparable to an earlier study of children 7–16 years of age receiving palliative care at home and a study of massage for symptom management for hospitalized children with cancer. These findings add to the literature and support further investigation of Reiki’s efficacy as a nonpharmacological symptom management intervention. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research
Multi-Omics Analysis on Neurodevelopment in Preterm Neonates: A Protocol Paper
The objective of this article was to share our current protocol for other neonatal intensive care units to potentially expand their existing protocols, aiming to characterize the relationship between the intestinal microbiome and health outcomes in preterm infants.
Methods
This prospective, longitudinal study planned to recruit 160 preterm infants born (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research
Engaging Social Media Influencers to Recruit Hard-to-Reach Populations
Discussion
Engaging social media influencers to recruit for clinical research demonstrates great potential to increase access to hard-to-reach populations. Several methodological considerations remain, and this article shares both opportunities and challenges to guide researchers in this technique. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: METHOD Source Type: research
Latent Class Analysis of Symptom Burden Among Seriously Ill Adults at the End of Life
The objectives of this study were to (a) describe the demographic and baseline characteristics of seriously ill adults at the end of life in a palliative care cohort, (b) identify latent subgroups of seriously ill individuals based on severity of symptom burden, and (c) examine variables associated with latent subgroup membership, such as QOL, functional status, and the presence of multiple chronic conditions.
Methods
A secondary data analysis of a palliative care clinical trial was conducted. The latent class analysis was based on the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System, which measures nine symptoms on a scale of 0â...
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
