Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection
Evidence-Based Nursing: The Research-Practice Connection

Author: Sarah Jo Brown

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2008-08-15

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 1449664741

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Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition. This book is a key resource designed to teach undergraduate nursing students how to engage in evidence-based practice (EBP). This text allows students to posses a basic knowledge regarding research methodology and critically appraise published research. Essentials of Evidence-Based Nursing addresses learning objectives using an organized, easy to read approach that stands out from other texts. Perfect for undergraduate students and practicing nurses who have not had exposure to evidence-based practice content!

Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease in Women
Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Author: Kristina Orth-Gomér

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-20

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 3319092413

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Not long ago, it was assumed that coronary heart disease mainly--or only--affected men. Now that CHD is recognized as a leading killer of women as well as men, numerous research studies have been made of its diverse presentations in women, causal factors, and possibilities for prevention and treatment. The expert contributions to Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease in Women span the results of this cross-disciplinary awareness. This progressive resource takes a three-dimensional approach to its subject, focusing on epidemiology and risk factors for heart disease in women, the psycho- and neurobiology of stress and coronary disease, and promising clinical interventions. Chapters identify and analyze multiple intersections of social, biological, and psychological factors in affecting women's heart health, from the social dimensions of depression to genetic/environmental interactions to the demands of balancing work and family. These wide-ranging findings will assist and motivate professionals in choosing and creating interventions, developing appropriate prevention strategies, and reducing gender-based disparities in health care. Among the topics covered: Enhancing women's heart health: a global perspective. Coronary heart disease in women: evolution of our knowledge. Gender observations on basic physiological stress mechanisms in men and women. Sleep as a means of recovery and restitution in women. LifeSkills training: benefiting both genders, for different reasons. Gender considerations in psychosocial-behavioral interventions for coronary heart disease. In particular this book will be helpful for cardiologists and other clinicians who may ask themselves why patients do not seem to make rational choices. "Why do patients not follow the advice they are offered?" is a common complaint. The role of psychosocial stress for patient compliance and adherence can be traced throughout the volume. It is emphasized in the chapters on psychosocial interventions along with other tangible and conceptual suggestions and experiences with psychosocial stress and life style change. Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Disease in Women offers a deep practical level of understanding of this epidemic to help expand the work of health and clinical psychologists, sociologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and epidemiologists.

Cardiovascular Disease In Women
Cardiovascular Disease In Women

Author: Lee Marie Atwood

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages:

ISBN-13:

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Women’s personal awareness of cardiovascular disease has increased but failed to translate into a preventive modification of behaviors to decrease risk (Mosca, Hammond, Mochari-Greenberger, Towfighi, & Albert, 2013). There is evidence that perception of susceptibility, modifiable risk factors, and a lack of preventive measures contributes to the prevalence of cardiovascular disease in women (American Heart Association, 2014). Women’s perceptions of their risks for heart disease can also greatly influence their behaviors and healthcare decisions (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, 2014b). The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between health beliefs of women and their risk for cardiovascular disease. This study will use a cross-sectional, descriptive, correlation design with a convenience sample of women veterans between 20 to 40 years of age enrolled in the Veterans Affairs (VA) San Diego Healthcare System recruited from the women’s health clinics. Data will be collected using a combination of printed questionnaires to measure health beliefs, risks for cardiovascular disease, and demographic data and a chart review to obtain measurements of blood pressure, height, weight, total cholesterol, and serum glucose levels. Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) will be used to analyze Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficient of health belief benefits and barriers to active engagement in preventive behaviors and risks for cardiovascular disease. The results will contribute to the development of interventions to educate women and healthcare providers to increase awareness, effectively identify personal risk and motivate women to engage in screening and preventive lifestyle behaviors to reduce risk.

Evaluating Women's Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease
Evaluating Women's Knowledge of Coronary Heart Disease

Author: Kimberly M. Childers

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13:

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Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the number one killer of men and women in the United States. Although CHD has been thought of as a man's disease for many years, women make up 51% of deaths related to heart disease (CDC, 2007 ; Long, Waldrep, Hernandez, & Strickland 2005). In the history of women's health, more emphasis has been placed upon breast cancer awareness. However, deaths due to CHD are more prevalent than breast cancer deaths. Oliver-McNeil and Artinian (2002) reported that for women, 1in 28 deaths are attributed to breast cancer, whereas 1in 2 deaths are due to CHD. Due to a lack of women's awareness, there is a need for further research to be focused on women's knowledge related to prevalence and risk factors of heart disease. This correlational quantitative study of 118 women was designed to determine women's knowledge level of CHD prevalence and risk factors. The participants completed the Check Your Healthy Heart I.Q. survey. Data collected from the survey were analyzed by age and education demographics. However, neither age nor education significantly impacted the test results of this study. In this study, most women scored satisfactory, as the mean score overall was ten out of 14 statements answered correctly. The data collected will assist practitioners to develop local health promotion programs tailored to women's heart health education needs. Currently, Healthy People 2010 and the Go Red for Women campaign are two examples of national women's heart health promotion programs.

An Examination of Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Health-promoting Behaviors Related to Heart Disease Among University Women
An Examination of Knowledge, Health Beliefs, and Health-promoting Behaviors Related to Heart Disease Among University Women

Author: Barbara Lou Shiplett

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13:

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Numerous studies suggest that women underestimate their risk for heart disease. The purpose of this study was to examine the current knowledge levels, health beliefs, personal risk factors, and health-promoting behaviors related to heart disease among selected university female employees, and to identify factors that contribute to increased perceived susceptibility to heart disease. A secondary purpose was to identify variables that best predict health-promoting behaviors among university female employees. Results from data analysis revealed general knowledge of heart disease was relatively high, yet risk factor knowledge was limited. Additionally, most women were aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death but few felt personally susceptible to the condition. One of the most compelling findings from this study was the results from the regression analysis. Surprisingly, the construct perceived barriers was the strongest independent predictor. The fewer barriers participants perceived, the more likely they were to participate in health-promoting behaviors.