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6. Colon cancer screening in African American women

Author

Frank, Deborah, Swedmark, Jennifer, and Grubbs, Laurie

Subjects
Medical research -- Health aspects, Medicine, Experimental -- Health aspects, Cancer -- Diagnosis, Colorectal cancer -- Diagnosis -- Risk factors -- Research, African American women -- Health aspects -- Medical examination -- Research, Education, Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies, Health, Diagnosis, Medical examination, Research, Risk factors, Health aspects
Abstract

Abstract: African American women are more likely to die of colorectal cancer than are women of any other racial or ethic group. Early diagnosis depends on routine examination and screening. [...]

Published
2004

9. Hyperthyroidism: focus on Graves' disease

Author

Grubbs, Laurie and Karioth, Sally

Subjects
Health
Abstract

This continuing education activity begins with the case study of a 55-year-old woman with Graves' disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. Graves' disease can affect patients of either sex [...]

Published
2004

12. Advanced Assessment Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Author

Goolsby, Mary Jo, Grubbs, Laurie, Goolsby, Mary Jo, and Grubbs, Laurie

Subjects
Diagnosis, Differential, Nurse practitioners, Nursing assessment
Abstract

The 3rd Edition of this AJN Book of the Year shows you how to perform a focused history and physical based onpresenting complaints and then interpret the findings to arrive at a definitive differential diagnosis. Its complaint-focused organization makes it the perfect point-of-care resource for the classroom and in the clinical setting.

Published
2015

13. Advanced Assessment Interpreting Findings and Formulating Differential Diagnoses

Author

Goolsy, Mary Jo, Grubbs, Laurie, Goolsy, Mary Jo, and Grubbs, Laurie

Subjects
Nursing assessment, Diagnosis, Differential, Nurse practitioners
Abstract

The book takes readers beyond the identification of physical assessment abnormalities to guide them through the process needed to arrive at a differential diagnosis. Its complaint-focused presentation makes it the perfect point-of-care resource for both classroom and clinical.

Published
2011

20. Reply

Author

Grubbs, Laurie M., primary and May, Deborah D., additional

Published
2002
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26. A Faith-Based Screening/Education Program for Diabetes, CVD, and Stroke in Rural African Americans.

Author

Frank, Deborah and Grubbs, Laurie

Subjects
*MEDICAL screening, *HEALTH education, *DIABETES prevention, *CARDIOVASCULAR disease prevention, *CEREBROVASCULAR disease prevention, *HEALTH of African Americans
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a faith-based health screening/education program to ultimately reduce risk factors for diabetes (DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and stroke (CVA ) in a southern, rural, African-American population. Over 120 parishioners from four rural African-American churches attended health education/screening programs offered as a part of their Bible Study. The majority of participants were female, married, with a mean age of 45 years. The program included education about prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes (DM), and stroke (CVA) followed by health screening, individual counseling, and healthy snacks. Pre/post test surveys for health knowledge were given. While the pre/post health knowledge scores showed some improvement, they were not statistically significant indicating the need for more than one program. Participants under age 30 and over age 60 years had the least knowledge on the pretest about these illnesses compared to the middle-age group. Almost 50% were found to have high blood pressure, and 14% had high blood sugar levels of which they were unaware. Participant and pastor feedback was positive and supported the feasibility of ongoing faith-based screening/ education programs as one way to meet the health needs of a rural African-American population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2008

27. Self-Care Practices Related to Symptom Responses in African-American and Hispanic Adults.

Author

Grubbs, Laurie and Frank, Deborah

Abstract

This study utilizes Orem's theory of self-care to examine the symptom response self-care practices of 60 rural African-American and migrant Hispanic adults at risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Semistructured interviews revealed results consistent with existing literature including a knowledge deficit regarding "serious" symptoms indicative of diabetes or cardiovascular disease, decreased used of the formal health care system for serious symptoms, and a significantly greater risk of experiencing symptoms in women compared to men. Ways that supportive/ educative nursing systems can be cognizant of these clients' conditioning factors influencing their self-care practices, are discussed. Also, rationale for emphasizing the improvement of women's self-care practices is presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

31. Winning the battle of the bulge. Practical approaches to weight loss.

Author

Grubbs L

Subjects
Anti-Obesity Agents therapeutic use, Bariatric Surgery, Body Mass Index, Diet, Reducing, Exercise Therapy, Humans, Menu Planning, Metabolic Syndrome etiology, Metabolic Syndrome prevention & control, Obesity complications, Obesity diagnosis, Obesity epidemiology, Patient Education as Topic, Reimbursement Mechanisms organization & administration, Risk Factors, United States epidemiology, Weight Loss, Nurse Practitioners organization & administration, Obesity prevention & control, Primary Health Care organization & administration
Published
2009

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