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2006
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Interventions for Early Recognition and Management of Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults: A Meta-Analysisî
PI: Neville Strumpf and Beth Ann Swan
Period: January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006
Project Summary:
The study aims to conduct a meta-analysis of interventions for early recognition and management of delirium in hospitalized older adults. A comprehensive literature review will be conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and HealthStar databases. A knowledge synthesis table will be created identifying the research and evidence base. Following these review meta-analytic methods will be employed to code study characteristics and analyze results. |
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Facilitators and Impediments to Nursing Home Culture Change: A Descriptive Multiple Case Study of Organizational Culture from the Perspective of Licensed Nurses"
PI: Jennifer Bellot(doctoral candidate)
Period: January 1, 2006 through May 31, 2007
Project Summary: The study employs descriptive multiple case study methodology to explore nurses' experiences of culture change and aspects of culture change adoption within the nursing home setting environment. It aims to introduce new methods of measurement of clinical experiences, perceptions and organizational characteristics that either facilitate or impede the adoption of a culture change structure. |
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"Psychometric Testing of Barriers to Health Care Scale"
PI: Stacen Keating (doctoral candidate)
Period: January 1, 2006 through June 6, 2006
Project Summary: The purpose of this study using a cross-sectional survey design will be to test reliability and validity of the psychometric properties of the Barriers to Health Care Scale for older minority (Hispanic) adults. A clearer understanding of these barriers to care faced by older minority adults may lead to the design and implementation of innovations in care for this vulnerable population. Though the reasons for problems with access to care are unclear, this project will provide an opportunity to obtain a clearer understanding of the barriers to care faced by older minority adults. |
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