Effect of a Nurse-Led Community Health Worker Intervention on Latent Tuberculosis Medication Completion Among Homeless Adults
Background
Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects marginalized and impoverished homeless adults. Although active TB can be prevented by treating latent TB infection (LTBI), individual factors, such as high prevalence of depression and anxiety, drug and alcohol use, and unstable housing, lead to poor LTBI treatment adherence and completion among homeless adults.
Objectives
We hypothesized that the delivery of a tailored nurse-led, community health worker (RN/CHW) program across the LTBI continuum of care (e.g., screening, diagnosis, and treatment) that delivers 3HP treatment (3HP: rifapentine plus isoniazid...
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Social Support Is Inversely Associated With Sleep Disturbance, Inflammation, and Pain Severity in Chronic Low Back Pain
Discussion
The findings suggest that increased social support is associated with lower sleep disturbance, lower inflammation, and lower pain severity in patients with CLBP. Assessing the extent of social support and fostering social support as part of a comprehensive pain management program may benefit patients with CLBP. Interventions to strengthen social support systems and cultivate support from family and/or informal social networks may reduce symptom burden and improve quality of life. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Barriers to Care and Root Cause Analysis of LGBTQ+ Patients’ Experiences: A Qualitative Study
This study aimed to analyze patient experience data to better understand the context of barriers to care that LGBTQ+ patients experience, in addition to institutional responses.
Methods
Documentary analysis was employed to review four LGBTQ+ patient experiences that resulted in formal feedback provided to the Office of Patient Relations. Each case was analyzed for content, process, and outcomes.
Results
Through the outlined analysis, the study team found three primary themes and five secondary themes across the four cases. The overarching themes identified through the study’s case review include (a) lack of...
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Exploring the Vaginal Microbiome and Intravaginal Practices in Postmenopausal Women
The objective of this pilot study was to characterize the VM communities of postmenopausal women, identify types and frequency of IVPs, and explore associations between the VM and IVPs in postmenopausal women.
Methods
We analyzed the VM data of 21 postmenopausal women in Atlanta, Georgia, from vaginal swabs collected at a routine gynecological visit. 16S rRNA gene sequencing in the V3–V4 region was used to characterize the VM. In addition, we described the IVPs of these women, identified by using our newly developed instrument: the Vaginal Cleansing Practices Questionnaire. The associations between the VM and IVPs...
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Limits of the Glasgow Coma Scale When Assessing for Sepsis in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients
Discussion
These data indicate that, among allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant recipients with suspected infections, the GCS scores are infrequently collected and have a moderate sensitivity. If sepsis screening tools inclusive of acute mental status changes are to be used, nursing teams need to increase measurement of GCS scores among high sepsis risk patients or identify a standard alternative indicator. (Source: Nursing Research)
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Study Protocol Modeling Evoked Pain in Older African Americans With Knee Osteoarthritis
Conclusion
Osteoarthritis is now the single most common cause of disability, mobility limitations, and persistent pain in older adults—especially AA older adults. To our knowledge, this will be the first study to systematically phenotype MEP in an older racial minority population with knee osteoarthritis and will be relevant for reducing knee pain and improving function. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: BRIEF REPORTS Source Type: research
Methods, Ethics, and Cross-Language Considerations in Research With Ethnic Minority Children
This study focused on providing a voice for ethnic minority children in childhood obesity literature.
Methods
The purpose of the study was to discover cultural influences on healthy weight care in children of Burmese refugees of Karen ethnicity. Researchers may exclude children of ethnic minorities from studies because of the distinct challenges in conducting cross-language research and research with children. We critically examine these challenges. The challenge of being a stranger was addressed by a period of immersion in the children’s activities prior to data collection, in addition to volunteering as an Engli...
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: METHODS Source Type: research
Challenges of Cognitive Interviewing in Sensitive Health Topic Research
Discussion
Unique challenges of cognitive interviewing for sensitive health topics can be addressed with a well-planned data collection strategy, anticipating participant safety concerns, and consideration to researcher well-being. (Source: Nursing Research)
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Mixed Methods Study of Nurse Assessment of Patient Preferences for Engagement During Hospitalization
Discussion
Assessing patients’ preferences for engagement using the PPET13 was associated with an improved experience of engagement, which was found to mediate the relationship between utilization of PPET13 and ED usage within 30 days postdischarge. Use of a patient engagement preference tool, such as the PPET13, can help inform the delivery of individualized engagement strategies to improve patient and family engagement and outcomes; however, nurses need formalized education on how to tailor their care to meet the individual engagement preferences of their patients. (Source: Nursing Research)
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Acceptability of Nurse-Driven HIV Screening for Key Populations in Emergency Departments: A Mixed-Methods Study
Discussion
Screening for key populations was perceived as acceptable and beneficial by patients and providers. Addressing the identified facilitators and barriers would help increase screening implementation in EDs. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Characterizing Health Literacy Among Spanish Language-Preferring Latinos Ages 50–75
Conclusions
Findings highlight the need for interventions that address health beliefs and health literacy among Hispanic/Latino patients who have low confidence in completing written forms and difficulty understanding written information and reinforce the use of plain language and salient design features when developing patient education materials. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Pain and Self-Efficacy Among Patients With Systemic Sclerosis: A Scleroderma Patient-Centered Intervention Network Cohort Study
This study identified self-efficacy, age, gender, finger ulcers, small joint contractures, and esophageal gastrointestinal symptoms as important correlates associated with pain in patients with systemic sclerosis. In addition, this study found that self-efficacy and pain outcomes remained stable over time, providing important insights into the longitudinal pain experiences of patients with systemic sclerosis. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
A Preliminary Investigation of Psychoneurological Symptoms in Low-Income Mothers
Discussion
In two samples of low-income mothers, psychoneurological symptoms were prevalent and associated with chronic stressors and with maternal function and may mediate the association between those two factors. These findings extend prior research on depressive symptoms in mothers by investigating pain as an additional key symptom. The studies advance symptom science by highlighting psychoneurological symptoms in a heterogeneous sample without known health conditions. (Source: Nursing Research)
Source: Nursing Research - September 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
