RSC PST 2 Research Poster Session 2

Wednesday, 1 August 2012: 9:45 AM-10:30 AM
Wednesday, 1 August 2012: 2:45 PM-3:30 PM
Thursday, 2 August 2012: 9:45 AM-10:30 AM
Thursday, 2 August 2012: 2:30 PM-3:15 PM
Chinese-Singaporean's Perceptions of a Good Death

Desley G. Hegney, RN, BA, (Hons), PhD
School of Population Health, The University of Western Australia and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia
Tuck Wai Chan, MBA
Institutional Review Board, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore



Global Connections through Various Technologies Sustain a Decade of International Nursing Education and Clinical Research Exchanges

Carol E. Smith, RN, PhD, FAAN
School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS



Four Month Old Infants' Temperament, Health Problems, and Development According to Maternal Postpartum Depression in Korea

Kyung-Sook Bang, PhD, RN
College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea



Panorama: Looking through the Holistic Coping of Filipino Primary Caregiver

Renante Dante G. Tan, RN, MAN
Mark Anthony D. Cudal, BSN
Amanda A. Buenavista, BSN
Jon Titus S. Barcenas, BSN
Maria Geriza P. Clemente, BSN
Sheila Marie P. De Gula, BSN
Vincent Matthew A. Completo, BSN
Kelvin Gerald L. De Guzman, BSN
Sophia Catherine M. Dayao, BSN
Clarifel C. Aragon, BSN
Nicole Ann T. Baluyot, BSN
Marlon Aldeza, BSN
Alli Abraham Arceo, BSN
Institute of Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines



The Mothers' Influence on Dysmenorrhea Self-Care Strategies in Taiwanese Adolescent Girls

I-Chen Lu, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, Chung-Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan city, Taiwan
Sharon Dormire, RN, CNS, PhD
College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL



The Effect of CD-ROM Education Intervention on Enhancing Preterm Infant Breastfeeding and Reducing Mothers' Anxiety

Yong-Chuan Chen, RN1
Chao-Huei Chen, BS2
Hui-Mi Liu, BS1
Juei-Chao Chen, PhD3
(1)Department of nursing, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
(2)Department of pediatric, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
(3)Institute of statistics, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan, Taichung, Taiwan



Concept Analysis of Nursing Competency from Japanese Perspective

Miwako Hoshi, PhD, RN
Yukari Watanabe, MS, RN
Yukiko Yoshikawa, MS, RN
School of Nursing, Sapporo City University, Sapporo, Japan



Explore the Musculoskeletal Disorders in Operation Room Nurses

Shu-Hung Lee, RN, MSN
Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C, Tainan, Taiwan
Shu-Yuan Lin, RN, PhD
College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Effects of Exercise Program on Physical Fitness and Metabolic Equivalents for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Shih-Yao Tseng, RN
Department of Nursing, Chi Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Tainan, Taiwan
Miaofen Yen, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan city, Taiwan
Ching-Huey Chen, PhD, RN
Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
Chiu-Chu Lin, PhD
School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Implementing Clinical Research in the High Acuity Setting of the Emergency Department

Holli A. DeVon, PhD, RN1
Frances Patmon, MS, RN2
Michelle M. Fennessy, PhD, APRN, BC1
Daphene Francis, BSN, RN3
Anne G. Rosenfeld, PhD, RN4
(1)Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA
(2)Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA
(3)School of Nursing, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA
(4)School of Nursing, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR



Relationships Between Activity Participation and Depression and Life Satisfaction in Residents Living in Long-Term Care Facilities

Li Hsing Liu, RN
Management Department, Shine Gain Nursing Home, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Chia-Chan Kao, RN, PhD
Department of Healthcare Administration, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Ruey-Hsia Wang, PhD, RN
College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



The Prevalence of Cleft Lip or/and Palate From 2002 to 2009 and Related Factors in Taiwan

Ruoh-Lih Lei, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, HungKuang university, Taichung City, Taiwan



Lenburg's COPA Model-Based Grading Rubric: Impact on Nursing Student Clinical Engagement and Competency

Paula Ponder, RN, BS, MSN1
Kathy C. Virone, RN, BA, MSN2
Terry Hill, RN, BS, MSN2
JoAnn D. Long, RN, PhD, NEA-BC3
(1)Senior level, Covenant School of Nursing, Lubbock, TX
(2)Senior Level, Covenant School of Nursing, Lubbock, TX
(3)Department of Nursing, Lubbock Christian University, Lubbock, TX



The Impact of Sleep Apnea on Heart Failure Patients

Ubolrat Piamjariyakul, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS
Carol E. Smith, PhD, FAAN, RN
School of Nursing, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS



Strategies to Increase the Global Nursing Workforce for Culturally Competent Care

Diane M. Breckenridge, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, ANEF
School of Nursing and Health Sciences, La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA



Adoption and Validation of the Kidney Disease Quality of Life-36 in Taiwan

Tzu-Chia Lin, MS, RN
Department of Nursing, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
Shu-Mei Chao, MS, RN
Nursing school, Foo-Yin University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Miaofen Yen, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan city, Taiwan



Role of Gender on the Immune Response During Sepsis

Angelita Maria Stabile, RN, MS, PhD
Nátali Artal Padovani, RN
Marcelo Eduardo Batalhão, MS
Evelin Capellari Carnio, RN, MS, PhD
School of Nursing at Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo University, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil



Meaningful E-Learning (MEL): An International, Collaborative, Multi-Institution Research Project

Penelope A. Barrett, RN, RM, PhD, MEd, (IT, Ed/Train), BEd, (Nurs)
Warners Bay Private Hospital, Lakeside Clinic, Warners Bay NSW, Australia
Sue S. Myers, M, V/T, ED, BSW, RPN, ad, dip, psych, nursing
Psychiatric Nursing Program, Nursing Division, SIAST, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Regina, SK, Canada
Lorraine Carter, PhD, MA, BEd (Hons), BA
Centre for Flexible Teaching and Learning, Nipissing University, North Bay, ON, Canada
Vincent Salyers, EdD, MSN, BA, RN
Faculty of Health & Community Studies, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada



Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to Reduce Indigenous Infant Mortality: Application of Nursing Led Research Through Health and Community Collaboration

Jeanine Young, PhD, BSc, (Hons),  RGN
Nursing Research Unit AND Research Centre for Clinical and Community Practice Innovation, Children's Health Services AND Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
Leanne Craigie, BS
Clinincal Skills Development Centre, Queensland Health, Brisbane, Australia
Niall Higgins, RN, MSc
Queensland Health, Clinical Skills Development Centre, Brisbane, Australia



"It's a Male Thing:" A Phenomenological Study of Men's Positive Reactions to Cancer Diagnosis Through Participation in the ‘Trans-Alpine Scooter Safari' in Christchurch, New Zealand

Jeffery D. Gage, PhD, RN, MPH
Canterbury University Health Sciences Centre, Canterbury University, Christchurch, New Zealand



Communication Abilities and Caring Behaviors in Taiwanese Student Nurses

Ya-Chu Hsiao, EdD, RN1
Hsin-Yi Cheng, MSN2
li-Yu Wu, MSN3
Pi-Hsia Liu, MSN2
(1)Director, Office of Technology cooperation, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
(2)Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan
(3)Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan



Exploring Influence on the Successful Unplanned Extubation in Taiwan

Hsing-Wen Chen, RN, MS
Nursing Department, Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei,Taiwan, Taiwan
Mei-Ling Yeh, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei,Taiwan, Taiwan



Relationship Between Objectification, Body Image and Mental Health Among Women After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Structural Equation Model

Su-Ying Fang, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing, Chung-Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
Hong-Tai Chang, MD
Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Bih-Ching Shu, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing and Institute of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan



The Effect of Inservice Education in Rehabilitation Nursing for Orthopedic Nurses

Pi-Chu Lin, EdD
Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
Ching-Hui Wang, MS, RN
Nursing Department, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan



The Study on the Effect of Decreasing the Needlestick Injury by the Creativity of Nursing Staff

Lo-Hua Wu, BS1
Huan-Fang Lee, RN2
Pi-Hwa Sheng, BS1
(1)Nursing, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
(2)Institute of Allied Health Sciences/ Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University/Chi Mei Medical Center, Yung Kung, Taiwan



Brisk Walking: The Perspectives of the Middle-Aged and the Older Persons

Pi-Hsia Lee, EdD, RN1
Yeu-Hui Chuang, PhD, RN1
Hsiang-Ru Lai, PhD2
Chin-Lung Fang, PhD3
(1)School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
(2)Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan
(3)Department of Physical Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan



The Effectiveness of the Institutional Measures to Minimize the Turnover of Nursing Staff

YiChun Chen, BS, RN
Nursing Department, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
Miaofen Yen, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan city, Taiwan



Exploring the Relationships Among Nurse Work Environment, Nurse Satisfaction and Nurse Workload

Li-Chiu Lin, MS, RN
Nursing Department, Chi Mei medical center, Yung Kung, Taiwan
Miaofen Yen, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing & Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan city, Taiwan



The Experience of Wheelchair Tai-Chi Exercise Program Intervention for a Stroke Old Woman in Nursing Home

Shu-Chuan Lin, MN, RN
Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Shu-Ming Chen, PhD
School of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Nursing Influence in Public Policy: A Case Study

Dale Mueller, EdD, MS, RN, NEA-BC, NHA
School of Nursing, California State University Dominguez Hills, Carson, CA



Taiwanese Parents' Situational Anxiety Related to Their Child's Unexpected Hospitalization

Yun Shan Tseng, PhD
Nursing Department, I Shou University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Factors Associated with the Development of Delirium Among the Elderly Patients at the Intensive Care Unit

Wei Li Lin, BS
Department of Gerontological Care and Management , Chang Gung University of Science & Technology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at LinKou, Taoyuan County, Taiwan
Yi-Fang Chen, BS
Department of Gerontological Care and Management ,Chang Gung University of Science & Technology, Chang Gung Memorial Hosptial at Linkou, TaoYau, Taiwan
Jeng Wang, PhD, RN
Department of Gerontological Care and Management, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yau, Taiwan



Exploration of the Perceptions and Behaviors in Menstrual Health Among College Students in Taiwan

Sue-Heui Shieh, MS, RN
Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-yuan, Taiwan
Hsiu-Min Tsai, PhD, RN
Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Kwei-Shan, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan



The Multimedia Medical Teaching Enhance Effectiveness for “after Laryngeal Surgery Diet Instruction”

FangHua Hsu, RN, BS
No.901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City 710, Taiwan (R.O.C.)/Nursing Department, No.901, Zhonghua Rd., Yongkang Dist., Tainan City 710, Taiwan (R.O.C.)/Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan



Building a Partnership to Enhance Self-Care Ability Among Elders Living in Long-Term Care Facilities

Tzu-Chun Chen, MA
Department of Health, Tainan Hospital, Tainan City, Taiwan
Su-Hsien Chang, PhD, RN, MSN
Department of Eldercare, National Tainan Institute of Nursing, Tainan City, Taiwan
Ching-Len Yu, PhD
Department of Environmental Engineering, Kun San University, Tainan City, Taiwan



Preliminary Study on the Cause of Single Parent and Life Demands in New Females' Immigrants

Ya-Ni Wang, MSN, RN
Hsiu-Min Tsai, PhD, RN
Yu-Wen Chou, MSN, RN
Feng-Wei Chiang, MSN, RN
Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan



The Relationship of Depression to Self-Care and Glucose Control in Community Dwelling Older Adults with Diabetes

Misoon Song, RN, PhD
College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Se-an Kim, RN, MS
College of Nursing, Seoul National university, Seoul, South Korea



Study on the Health-Promoting Lifestyles and the Related Factors Among Psychiatric Nurses in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Hsin-Fei Chang, RN
Nursing Department, Kai-Suan Psychiatric Hospital, Kaohsiung City ,Taiwan(R.O.C.), Taiwan



Exploration of Risk Factors of Osteoporosis and Fall in Postmenopausal Women in Korea

Sukhee Ahn, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, South Korea



Psychometric Properties of the Newly-Developed Self Image Scale

Ya-Ling Yang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan



The Influence of a Process Improvement Program on Perceptions of Organizational Context and Understanding of Quality Improvement

Alison M. Hutchinson, RN, BAppSci, MBioeth, PhD1
Tracey K. Bucknall, RN, ICUCert, BN, GradDip, (AdvNurs), PhD1
Fran Brockhus, RN, BComm, MHRM2
Claire Weeden, BASc, BSc (Hons)1
Susan O'Neill, RN, GradDipNurs, MNsgSc2
(1)School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia
(2)Nursing Services, Cabrini Health, Melbourne, Australia



The Influence of Acculturative Stress on Academic Performance in First Year Undergraduate Nursing Students

Nathan Attwood, BN1
Yenna Salamonson, PhD, RN, BSc, CCUCert, GDNEd, MA2
Roslyn Weaver, PhD, BA (Hons)1
Paul J. Glew, EdD, RN, BN, BEd, GradCertClinSc (ICN), MN3
Bronwyn Everett, PhD, RN, BAppSc (Nurs), MSc4
Jane Koch, RN, RNT, MA5
(1)School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Penrith, Australia
(2)School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South DC NSW, Australia
(3)School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South, Australia
(4)Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, University of Technology Sydney & University of Western Sydney, Broadway, Australia
(5)Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, Centre for Cardiovascular & Chronic Care, Sydney, Australia



Effect of the Integrated Empowerment Program for the People with Psychiatric Disabilities

Myung-Sun Hyun, PhD, RN1
Young Hee Kim, RN2
Yu Ra Kim, RN2
Hyo Yeong Ryu, RN3
Sang Mi Park, RN4
(1)Collge of Nursing, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
(2)Department of mental health, Suwon Mental Health Center, Suwon, South Korea
(3)Department of mental health, Uiwang Mental Health Center, Uiwang, South Korea
(4)Department of mental health, Ichon Mental Health Center, Ichon, South Korea



Strategies to Moderate Effects of Difference (e.g., Age, Culture, Language) in Nursing Students in the Clinical Environment

Jane Koch, RN, RNT, MA
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Bronwyn Everett, PhD, RN, BAppSc (Nurs), MSc
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Health, University of Technology Sydney & University of Western Sydney, Broadway, Australia
Jane L. Phillips, PhD
School of Nursing, The University of Notre Dame Australia, Darlinghurst, Australia
Yenna Salamonson, PhD, RN, BSc, CCUCert, GDNEd, MA
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Western Sydney, Penrith South DC NSW, Australia
Patricia Mary Davidson, RN, BA, MEd, PhD, FRCNA
Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW, Australia



Influence of Severity of Auditory Hallucinations and Social Support on Depressive Symptoms of Chronic Schizophrenia Spectrum patients

Chiu-Yueh Yang, PhD
School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
Hsiu-Yueh Tseng, MSN, RN
Department of Nursing, Taoyuan Veterans Hospital, Tao - Yuan, Taiwan



The Efficacy of Glutamine Supplemented Parenteral Nutrition on Clinical Outcome of Pancreatitis Patients

Ya-Ting Yin, RN, BS
Department of Health and Nutrition, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Shih-Hsien Kuo, RPh, PhD
Basic Medical Science Education Center, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Evaluation of a Web-Based Educational Model to Improve Nurse Detection of Delirium: An RCT

Judy M. McCrow, RN, BS, Grad, Dip:acutecare
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Elizabeth R. Beattie, PhD, RN
Dementia Collaborative Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Karen Sullivan, PhD, MAPS, MAPS, CCN
School of Psychology and Counselling, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Australia



The Reliability and Validity of a New Scale: Feeding Difficulty Index (FDI)

Chia-Chi Chang, PhD, RN
School of Geriatric Nursing and Care Management, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Beverly L. Roberts, RN, PhD
College of Nursing, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL



The Effectiveness of Family-Centered Care in Bipolar Disorder on Readmission

Hsiu-Ju Lee, RN, MS
Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Li-Chi Chiang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan



Evaluate the Effects of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Stress Response, Anxiety and Depression

Ming Shen Chang, RN
Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Ditmanson Medical Foundation, Chiayi City, Taiwan
Li-Chi Chiang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan



Current Status of Role Stress Among Certified Nurses in Japan Comparison Among Joint Appointees, Semi-Joint Appointees, and Non-Joint Appointees

Yumiko Miyakubi, RN, MNS
Department of nursing, Self-Defense Forces Central Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
Tomomi Kameoka, RN, DNSc
Nursing Education, National College of Nursing Japan, Kiyose, Japan



The School-Based Lived Experiences of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Yueh-Ling Wang, PhD, RN
Nursing Department, Mackay Medical College, New Taipei, Taiwan
Sharon Horner, PhD, RN, FAAN
School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Sharon Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN
School of Nursing, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX



Frequency of Social Interaction of Student Nurses and Cooperation of Patients with Schizophrenia

Charmaigne Rhez-lie Tongol Diminsil1
Jasmine Fundan Hernandez1
Akiko Domingo Ikeda, BSN2
Alena Isabelle Aquino Dela Cruz, BSN3
Kevin Cruz Hermano, BSN3
Lavinia May Tiongson Estrella, BSN4
Nicka Bernabe Glemao, BSN4
Philip Brent Regala Dela Minez, BSN4
Danica Bernabe Glemao, BSN4
Paula Glenda Delos Reyes Ferreras, BSN3
Wilmae Sambrano Docabo, BSN4
Earl Joseph Marquez Esmerio, BSN5
(1)Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
(2)Institute of Nursing, Far Eastern University - Manila, Manila, Philippines
(3)Institue of Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
(4)Institute of Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines
(5)Insttitute of Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines



Exploration of the Relationship Between Families' Perceived Psychiatric Stigma and Drug Attitude of Patients with Schizophrenia

Chiu-Yueh Yang, PhD
School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
Weichieh Yen, MSN, RN
Department of Nursing, Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei, Taiwan



Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Education Program for Main Family Carers of Patients in Intensive Care Units: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Vico C. L. Chiang, PhD, MHA, GDipMgtStudies, BN, RN, MRCNA1
Rainbow L. P. Lee, MSN, BSN, RN (HK)2
Wai-Tong Chien, PhD, MPhil, PGDipNEdu, BN, RMN (HK), RTN (HK)2
Sharron SK Leung, PhD, BBS (Hon), DipEpi&Bios, RN (HK)3
Daniel FK Wong, PhD, MSW, BA, BSW4
(1)School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
(2)School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
(3)School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
(4)Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong



Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Brazilian University Students

Marta Maria Coelho Damasceno, PhD1
Márcio Flávio Moura Araújo, MS2
Roberto Wagner Freire Freitas, MS2
Maria L. Zanetti, PhD, RN3
Paulo C. Almeida, PhD4
(1)Federal University of Ceará, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
(2)Nursing of Department, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Brazil
(3)School of Nursing, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
(4)Nursing Department, Ceara State University, Fortaleza-CE, Brazil



Cardiac Rehabilitation in Taiwan: The Influencing Factors to Utilization and the Trend Change in the Past Decade

Hsin-Ju Tang, RN
No. 901, Chung Hwa Rd. Yung Kang Dist, Taiwan National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan



The Effectiveness of Internet-Based Self-Management Program on Children with Asthma

Tzu-Ning Wen, RN
School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, School of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
Li-Chi Chiang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan



The Relationship Between Social Support, Severity of Auditory Hallucinations and Quality of Life in Schizophrenia Patients

Chiu-Yueh Yang, PhD
School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
Dia-Ru Wei, MSN, RN
Department of Nursing, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan



The Length of Linea Nigra in Pregnant Filipino Mothers and the Gender of the Baby

Rachel Anne F. Verdillo, BSN
Joanna Christie C. Sison, BSN
Institute of Nursing, Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippines



Research on Intensive Care Nursing in Turkey: A Descriptive Analysis

Betul Tosun, MSc1
Tulay Basak Jr., RN, PhD1
Semra Aciksoz, MsC2
Ozlem Aslan, PhD3
(1)School of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
(2)Gulhane Military Medical Academy School of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
(3)Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey



Comparison of Self-Efficacy and Life Adjustments Between Health and Depression in Adolescent

Yi-Chen Shen, RN
Department of Nursing, Taipei City Hospital, Songde Branch, Taipei City, Taiwan
Li-Chi Chiang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan



Strategies to Enhance Caring Behaviors in Nursing Students: Taiwanese Experience

Man-Hua Shen, MSN, RN
Department of Nursing, Fooyin University, Kaohsiung Hsien, Taiwan
Li-Min Wu, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



The Relationship Between Social Interaction and Severity of Auditory Hallucinations in Schizophrenia Patients

Tzu-Ting Wang, MSN, RN
Department of Nursing, Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare & Management, Taipei, Taiwan
Chiu-Yi Lin
Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Chiu-Yueh Yang, PhD
School of Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan



Efficiency Investigation of Tag Application in Instrument Management in the Delivery Room

Wen-Yen Wang, RN
Department of Nursing, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung City, Taiwan



Emotional Intelligence of Adolescents Playing Internet Games

Sun-Mi Chae, PhD, RN, CPNP
College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Mia Seo, PhD, RN
Department of Family Counseling, Dankook University, Yongin, South Korea
Hee Sun Kang, PhD, RN
Department of nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea



Comparison of Measurement Results of Three Different Types of Thermometers in Evaluation of Body Temperatures of Healthy Young Adults

Tulay Basak Jr., PhD1
Semra Aciksoz, MsC2
Betul Tosun, MSc1
Aygül Akyüz, RN, PhD3
Cengizhan Açýkel, PhD4
(1)School of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
(2)Gulhane Military Medical Academy School of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
(3)Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing Department, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey
(4)Department of Public Health, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey



Breast Cancer Risk and Screening Practices of Night Shift Hospital Nurses

Diane A. Drake, PhD, RN
Nursing Administration, Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo, CA



Reducing Fear Degree in Preschool Children during Intravenous Injection

Yen-Hua Cho, RN1
Hui-Tzu Liu, RN1
Yi-Chuan Hsieh, RN1
Chun-Chu Chang, MSN2
(1)Nursing Department, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou, Taoyuan, Taiwan
(2)Nursing Department of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, Taoyouan, Taiwan



The Cultural Adaptation of Patient with Epilepsy in Taiwan

Yueh-Hsuan Tien, MSN
School of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan
Min-Tao Hsu, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan



Family Relationships and Depression Among Elderly Korean Immigrants

Young-Me Lee, PhD, RN
Elizabeth Florez, MS, RN
School of Nursing, DePaul University, Chicago, IL



Evaluation the Effectiveness of Hand-Washing Health Education to Enhance the Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior Among Family Caregivers of the Hospitalized Patients

Shu-Yun Hsu, RN, MS
Department of nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Li-Chi Chiang, RN, PhD
School of Nursing, School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan



Incivility in Higher Education

Shirley M. Newberry, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, LaCrosee, WI
Ana Schaper, PhD
Department of Nursing, Gundersen Lutheran Health System, La Crosse, WI



Unexpected Pediatric Death and the Lived Experience of Emergency Service Personnel

Julie Lindsay, MSN, RN
School of Nursing, UTMB School of Nursing, Galveston, TX



Violence Experience of Home Visiting Health Care Workers in Korea

Insook Lee, PhD
Community Health Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Hee Sun Kang, PhD
Department of nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Kwang Ok Lee, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, Sangmyung University, Cheonan City, South Korea



Cultural Influences On Family Roles in Advance Directives Completion for Elders Living in the Community

Keiko Hattori, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing Faculty of Haelth and Welfale, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan
Misae Ito, RN, RMW, PhD
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Keiko Matsumoto, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan



Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Waist Hip Ratio in Female Subjects

Youngmee Ahn, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, Inha University, Incheon, South Korea
Sun-Ha Choi, PhD, RN
Department of Nursing, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Wonju Campus, Wonju, South Korea



Becoming a New Mother: Cultural Construction of Motherhood During Pregnancy in Taiwan

Min-Tao Hsu, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Yueh-Hsuan Tien, MSN
School of Nursing, Chung Hwa University of Medical Technology, Tainan, Taiwan



Impact of an AIDS Education Program on Knowledge and Attitudes of Aboriginal Adolescents

Hwey-Fang Liang, PhD, RN
Nursing, Chang-Gung Institute of Technology, Pu-Tz city, Chia-Yi County, Taiwan
Kuang-Ming Wu, EdD
Early Childhood Education, National Chia-Yi University, Ming-Shong, Chia-Yi County, Taiwan



The Exploratory Study of the Impact of Exercise Self-Regulatory Efficacy in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Yu-Han Tsai, RN
School of nursing, National Defense medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
Yu-Ju Chen, PhD
School of nursing, National defense Medical center, Taipei, Taiwan



Educational Intervention for Self-Care Skills in Older Adults with Peritoneal Dialysis Treatment in Home

Perla Alva, BS1
María de los Ángeles Villarreal Reyna, PhD2
María Magdalena Delabra Salinas, RN2
(1)School of nursing Master Geriatric Program, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Torreon Coahuila, Mexico
(2)School of Nursing, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, Saltillo, Coah, Mexico



A Nurse-Physician Led Multidisciplinary Team Improves Access, Treatment, and Management of Diabetes and Hypertension in Adult Residents of a Rural Community in Nigeria

Ukamaka Oruche, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN



Exploring the Factors Related to Cognition of Nurses in Disaster Nursing

Hung-Ju Tsai, RN, MBA
Lin-Lih Chuang, RN, MSN
Department of Nursing, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan



The Relationships Among Decision-Making Preferences, Demographic Characteristics, and Family Function

Misae Ito, RN, RMW, PhD
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan
Keiko Hattori, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing Faculty of Haelth and Welfale, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan
Kyoko Murakami, PhD, RN, NMW
Graduate School of Medicine, Yamaguchi University, Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan
Takahiro Kakeda, MSN, RN, PHN
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Kurashiki-city, Okayama, Japan
Keiko Matsumoto, RN, PhD
Department of Nursing, Kawasaki University of Medical Welfare, Okayama, Japan