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There are many pressures involved in returning to school, at any age, and in any discipline. For women in particular, the return to school is often a time of leaving familiar roles and responsibilities, both at home and at work. They may also be at different levels of developmental maturity, focusing on various tasks and goals. The new expectations required of them frequently lead to stress. However, most students usually find ways of coping with these pressures. This study attempted to differentiate among RN students in a baccalaureate program as to the relationship between their developmental maturity and selection of effective coping strategies. Variables in the population were identified that could prove helpful in predicting effective coping in subsequent groups of students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Compares the pregnancy outcomes of teenagers receiving care by maternity nurse faculty in the University of California, San Francisco Young Women's Clinic with outcomes of those delivering in the same institution and receiving care in the general obstetrical clinic. Study design and method; Reasons for the differences in adolescents receiving care in the nurse-run clinic.

Focuses on the spring business meeting of the Council of Nursing and Anthropology (CONAA) held in conjunction with the meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology on March 20, 1980 in Denver, Colorado. Identification of individuals interested in combined disciplines of nursing and anthropology; Ethnical issues in clinical anthropology; Information concerning new publications of CONAA members.

Discusses the beneficial effects of human-animal interaction. Method and timing of introducing animals in various therapeutic settings; Depiction of the response of nursing home residents towards dog visitors; Definition of the boundaries of human-animal interaction as a beneficial intervention.

Reports on news and developments related to the Midwest Nursing Research Society as of August 2002. 27th Annual MNRS Research Conference scheduled from April 4-7, 2003 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Abstract submission deadline on September 1, 2002; Award nominations deadline on October 15, 2002.

Presents the names of department editors of the periodical 'Western Journal of Nursing Research,'.

Presents the names of contributors who published articles about nursing research in January 1979 issue of the periodical 'Western Journal of Nursing Research,'. Beverly Hall; Barbara Ann Hurley.

Presents summaries of nursing research findings in the United States as of January 1979. Study of the health behavior of migrant and agricultural workers in the United States by the Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education; Cardiac infants' feeding difficulties from researchers at the Arizona State University.

Describes techniques in applying small group games to teach nursing research. Factors to consider in establishing game objectives; Emphasis on seeking the participants' input.

Studies the effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on wound healing. Ability of the EGF to increase proliferation and differential of epidermal tissue in newborn mice; Enhancement of the healing of corneal wounds in rabbits; Feasibility in terms of availability cost and manageability of the pig as an animal model for controlled investigation of clinical nursing problems.

Reports on the National Transcultural Nursing Conference in Utah on September 6-8, 1978. Highlights of scheduled events; Names of invited guests; Contact information.

Presents an overview of the national involvement of Midwest Nursing Research Society. Information related to new membership Web resources; National Nursing Resource Roundtable meeting related to establishing connections between research and practice; 2005 Special Topics Conference, Clinical Intervention Research to Improve Health.

Scheduling and tracking of participants for research projects is an important yet time consuming process. Our research team has developed an approach that is innovative and timesaving for scheduling appointments. We use Web conferencing, which can be done on site or from remote locations by all members of our staff. The purpose of this article is to present an overview of Web conferencing, explain the process of scheduling appointments on Web conferencing, and discuss the advantages of Web conferencing for nursing research projects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents abstracts of completed research on noninvasive physiological management. 'Energy Cost of Lifting Techniques,' by Elizabeth A. Geden; 'Epic for Treatment of Dependent Pregnancy Edema,' by Maeona K. Jacobs and Kathryn L. McCance; 'Impedance Measurement of Urinary Bladder Fullness in Normal Humans,' by June C. Abbey and Liz Close.

Presents abstracts of completed research on client adaptations. 'Predictability and Coping with CCU Transfer,' by Norma J. Christman; 'Shamefully Different: A Personal Meaning of Urinary Bladder Dysfunction,' by Marci Catanzaro; 'Operative Trajectory Study: Collaborative Research,' by Rose Gerber.

Presents abstracts of completed research on space and time distribution. 'Space Use in Hospitals,' by Jean A.C. Kerr; 'Care, Cure and Hospital Dying Care Activities,' by Christina M. Mumma; 'Time Distribution of Nursing Care Activities,' by Ada Sue Hinshaw.

Reports on news developments relating to nursing as of January 1980. Research grants awarded by Sigma Theta Tau; Pennsylvania Nurses Association Commission on Nursing Research's plan to promote the establishment of institutional review committees within all acute care facilities and schools of nursing; Adelphi University School of Nursing's Project for Research in Nursing's presentation of its fifth colloquium.

Studies the effect of injectate variables on cardiac output. Assessment of cardiovascular function in acutely ill patients through the use of thermodilution cardiac output (CO) measurements; Procedure for obtaining the CO measurements; Risks for patients requiring frequent measurements.

This study characterizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and physical health of nurses. Qualitative data (collected using semi-structured interviews) were integrated with quantitative data (collected concurrently using the SF-12 Health Survey). Nurses (N = 30) compared their health prior to and during the first pandemic wave (March–May 2020). Interviews were analyzed thematically; descriptive statistics and t -tests compared pre-pandemic to current SF-12 scores. Qualitative findings demonstrated an impact on nurses' mental health expressed as isolation, loss, intense emotions, and feelings of being expendable. Impact on nurses' physical health included exhaustion, personal protective equipment skin breakdown, limited breaks from work, and virus exposure. Quantitative results show nurses' experienced declines in overall mental health (p <.001), and multiple physical health domains: role limitations due to physical problems (p <.0001), bodily pain (p <.0001), and general health (p <.0001). Promotion of nurses' well-being and safety, as well as education in emergency preparedness, must be given precedence to protect nurses' health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents a calendar of events related to nursing from March 15, 1996 to October 1, 1997.

Lists events and activities related to nursing. Includes the Seventh International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions on September 6-9, 1995, in Geneva Switzerland; Conference of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses on October 18-21, 1995, in Toronto, Ontario; Eighth Biennial Conference of the Workgroup of European Nurse Researchers on June 24-27, 1996, in Stockholm, Sweden.

Lists conferences related to nursing research in the United States, from January to September 1981.

Examines if the sex differences reported by the literature were supported in clients seeking treatment for stress-related disorders. Study design and method; Significant gender differences on anxiety, depression and peripheral tests; Men's ability to achieve mastery and self-control over internal processes.

Discusses the use of residual analysis to test the statistical assumptions of a causal model. Review of the graphical and numerical analysis involved in the examination of the empirical results of Young's Professional Commitment model; Background of subjects involved in the study; Variables assessed through the use of graphic residual analysis and supplementary statistical tests.

Research grant or project management requires substantial skills and experiences of the principal investigator and the investigative team. Hiring the right people for appropriate positions and ongoing staff training and management are critical keys to successful conduct of the research projects. Necessary activities include the clear identification of positions and qualifications, recruiting the best, and hiring, training, and retaining the right staff Tips and strategies for problem solving during each step are included. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this article is to address issues in maintaining the integrity of a behavioral intervention. Examples are provided from a recently completed study on how to train research staff and monitor the integrity of the intervention. In this exemplar the integrity of the behavioral intervention was addressed by the design of the study and research staff training. Throughout the study, the integrity of the behavioral intervention was monitored by delineating a checklist of topics that must be addressed, critiquing audiotapes of the intervention, and discussing incomplete or missing elements with the research staff [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the current study was to describe nurses' spiritual perspectives as they relate to education and practice. A multiple triangulation research design encompassing a questionnaire and a descriptive qualitative content analysis were used with the purpose of capturing a more complete, holistic, and contextual description of nurses 'spiritual perspectives. Multiple triangulation included two data sources, two methodological approaches, and nine investigators. Using survey methods, Reed's Spiritual Perspective Scale (SPS) was sent to 1,000 members of Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society (STTI). Results support Reed's premise that spirituality permeates one's life. Regardless of gender, participants with a religious affiliation had significantly higher SPS scores than those without one. Nurses having a spiritual base use it in practice. Six themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: Nurses perceive spirituality as strength, guidance, connectedness, a belief system, as promoting health, and supporting practice. The integration of spirituality in nursing curriculums can facilitate spiritual care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Researchers are commonly faced with the problem of missing data. This article presents theoretical and empirical information for the selection and application of approaches for handling missing data on a single variable. An actual data set of 492 cases with no missing values was used to create a simulated yet realistic data set with missing at random (MAR) data. The authors compare and contrast five approaches (listwise deletion, mean substitution, simple regression, regression with an error term, and the expectation maximization [EM] algorithm) for dealing with missing data, and compare the effects of each method on descriptive statistics and correlation coefficients for the imputed data ( n = 96) and the entire sample (n = 492) when imputed data are included. All methods had limitations, although our findings suggest that mean substitution was the least effective and that regression with an error term and the EM algorithm produced estimates closest to those of the original variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this research is to describe the health status and health resources for homeless women and children in a Midwestern rural community. A group of 31 rural homeless women in a shelter participated in the study by answering questions on the Rural Homeless Interview developed by the investigators. The findings revealed higher than expected rates of illness, accidents, and adverse life events, with the incidence of substance abuse and mental illness being comparable to data from other homeless populations. The data on children were limited by lack of knowledge on the part of their mothers. Some mothers reported that their children were in foster care, had been adopted, or were being cared for by others. The inability to access health and dental care was reported by half of the participants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses methods of accessing vulnerable populations for research. How to invite the homeless, abused, ill, old and the young to participate in a research project; Caring for the researcher; Preparation for research with vulnerable populations.

Presents information on a secondary data analysis of the National Commission on Children: 1990 Survey of Parents and Children on parent-teen pairs responding to worry about AIDS questions. Factor with which the teen's worry about contracting AIDS is associated; Agreement of parent-teen pairs in their responses about worry; Findings on a family system view of perceived susceptibility.

Presents information on a study of the conceptual and pragmatic considerations for conducting research of families using large secondary data sets. Conceptual considerations; Pragmatic considerations; Details on a research initiated by the Family Special Interest Group of the Eastern Nursing Research Society; Results of combining parent and teen data to create relational level data.

Presents information on a study which described the issues that the secondary analyst must consider when choosing a database for research of families. Discussion on the potential advantages and limitations of databases; Strategies to minimize the potential limitations.

Presents an abstract of the research study 'Quality of Life of Hearing-Impaired Older Women,' by Kathy Magilvy, presented during the 16th annual Communicating Nursing Research Conference held in May 1983 in Portland, Oregon.

Presents information on a study regrading subtle ethical quandaries investigators may encounter in the course of conducting research. Issues in operationalizing eligibility criteria; Discussion on efforts to enhance response rates; Benefits in using a team approach to address ethical dilemmas during implementation of studies.

Presents information on the report `Balancing Ethical Quandaries With Scientific Rigor: Part 1,' the first of a two-part report about managing the inevitable tension between science and ethics. Traditional ethical concerns; Ethical context of scientific decisions; Discussion on the subtle ethical quandaries.

Opinion. Presents critiques of a study on the coping strategies used by individuals within the first ten days of smoking cessation. Value of the study; Use of the taxonomy of smoking cessation strategies for designing interventions; Contributions to smoking cessation literature.

Explores the issues involved in developing cross-culturally equivalent conceptualizations and measures for studying family caregiving. Testing of the Family Caregiving Dynamics Model; Assessment of cross-cultural equivalence.

Focuses on the development of a lively discourse among naturalistic researchers concerning the appropriate place for substantive theory in their work. Notion of theory in general; Arguments for substantive theory; Primary analysis in naturalistic research; Application of findings to substantive theory.

Determines the professional behaviors of nurse executives and middle managers using the Professionalism Inventory. Educational background of the participants; Activity in sharing knowledge; Participation in research projects; Participation in professional organizations; Participation in community service; Code of ethics.

Describes how nursing research is taught in the baccalaureate program of a university-based school of nursing. Components of the nursing research courses; Evaluation of students who completed the nursing research courses.