Papers by joan engebretson
Image--the journal of nursing scholarship, Sep 1, 1997
International journal for human caring, Mar 1, 2000
Caring presence, especially the use of silence, is a difficult concept to teach. The use of case ... more Caring presence, especially the use of silence, is a difficult concept to teach. The use of case study or story is an excellent method to teach this aspect of nursing care. This case, describing an event in a clinical rotation of an undergraduate student, has served as an exemplar for other students. A pedagogical discussion of caring presence as a nursing dynamic and the impact on the patient, nurse, and the environment of care is presented. This story also serves to illuminate the values of the culture of the health care system and the impact that the action of one nurse can have on the care environment.
Journal of Holistic Nursing, Dec 1, 1992
356 JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING / December 1992 The link between the naturalistic perspective and... more 356 JOURNAL OF HOLISTIC NURSING / December 1992 The link between the naturalistic perspective and biomedi-cine can best be understood by example. The example of a project to develop a low birth weight (LBW) infant pacifier illustrates the linking of a naturalistic perspective ...
Follow up what we will offer in this article about student study guide to accompany maternal neon... more Follow up what we will offer in this article about student study guide to accompany maternal neonatal and womens health nursing. You know really that this book is coming as the best seller book today. So, when you are really a good reader or you're fans of the author, it does will be funny if you don't have this book. It means that you have to get this book. For you who are starting to learn about something new and feel curious about this book, it's easy then. Just get this book and feel how this book will give you more exciting lessons.
Sigma Theta Tau International's 24th International Nursing Research Congress, Jul 24, 2013
The international journal of interdisciplinary social sciences, 2009
Dr. Elizabeth D. Carlson, PhD, MPH, APRN-BC, is a graduate of The University of Texas Health Scie... more Dr. Elizabeth D. Carlson, PhD, MPH, APRN-BC, is a graduate of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing (PhD) and School of Public Health (MPH). She is certified as an Advanced Practice Gerontological Nurse Practitioner and a ...
PubMed, Mar 1, 1998
A heterodox model of healing incorporating the basic dualism of Western philosophy--the world of ... more A heterodox model of healing incorporating the basic dualism of Western philosophy--the world of concrete material substance versus that of thought, ideals, and spirit--is proposed. Such dualism is reflected in Western constructions of healing. An explanatory paradigm model with a horizontal axis representing paradigms of healing from positivism to metaphysics and a vertical axis representing activities of healing from the material to the spiritual was derived from ethnographic work with healers. A health practice model following the same philosophical patterns illustrates reflected American cultural values in the relative positioning of healing modalities from the orthodox biomedical to the most metaphysical or alternative. Examples of specific modalities of healing, many of which are resurfacing with increasing public interest in alternative therapies, are illustrated. This model places biomedicine in the same context as other philosophical approaches to healing as a standard for comparison. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
The Internet journal of advanced nursing practice, 1999
The concept of mentoring has gained increasing importance in assisting advanced practice nurses t... more The concept of mentoring has gained increasing importance in assisting advanced practice nurses to reach professional excellence. Beyond role modeling, mentoring implies an experienced individual taking an active role in the professional and personal development of a less experienced person. A ttributes of the mentor-protigi relationship, with attendant benefits to both, are descr ibed. The concept of mentoring, either in the professional or academic setting, is explored throug h examining the appropriate choice of metaphors, citing toxic exemplars. Metaphorical illustration s are applied to the concept of mentoring as it relates to the nurturing of advanced practice nurs es and the development of the professional discipline.
Nursing Clinics of North America, Jun 1, 2011
Medical anthropology provides an excellent resource for nursing research that is relevant to clin... more Medical anthropology provides an excellent resource for nursing research that is relevant to clinical nursing. By expanding the understanding of ethnographic research beyond ethnicity, nurses can conduct research that explores patient's constructions and explanatory models of health and healing and how they make meaning out of chronic conditions and negotiate daily life. These findings can have applicability to culturally competent care at both the organizational or systems level, as well as in the patient/provider encounter. Individual patient care can be improved by applying ethnographic research findings to build provider expertise and then using a cultural negotiation process for individualized patient care.
Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, 2007
Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience a range of symptoms typically labeled "spast... more Persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) may experience a range of symptoms typically labeled "spasticity." Previous efforts to develop assessment tools that measure spasticity have failed to represent the experiences of persons who live with the condition. The purpose of this multicenter study was to develop an instrument that measures the impact of spasticity on quality of life. Based on 24 semistructured interviews, a developmental form of the Patient Reported Impact of Spasticity Measure (PRISM) was constructed. The developmental PRISM was administered to 180 persons at five sites. Subscales were developed based on factor analytic results. Evidence for the reliability and validity of the scores was evaluated. Seven subscales were developed, including one that measures the positive effects of spasticity. Results of reliability and validity assessments indicate that the PRISM subscale scores effectively measure the impact of spasticity in the population of veterans with SCI.
UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF MATERNAL, NEONATAL, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING. Chapter 1: Nursing in ... more UNIT 1: FOUNDATIONS OF MATERNAL, NEONATAL, AND WOMEN'S HEALTH NURSING. Chapter 1: Nursing in the Contemporary Health Care System. Chapter 2: Theoretical Perspectives on the Childbearing Family. Chapter 3: Complementary and Alternative Therapies. Chapter 4: Ethics, Laws, and Standards of Care. UNIT 2: HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN. Chapter 5: Promoting Women's Health Chapter 6: Health Care Issues and Reproductive Concerns. UNIT 3: HUMAN REPRODUCTION. Chapter 7: Reproduction, Sexuality, Infertility, and Family Planning. Chapter 8: Genetics and Genetic Counseling. UNIT 4: PREGNANCY. Chapter 9: Normal Pregnancy. Chapter 10: Nursing Care of the Pregnant Woman. Chapter 11: Management and Nursing Care of High-risk Clients. Chapter 12: Fetal Development and Well-Being. UNIT 5: CHILDBIRTH. Chapter 13: Processes of Labor and Delivery: Analgesia and Anesthesia. Chapter 14: Nursing Care of the Intrapartal Family Chapter 15: High-risk Births and Obstetric Emergencies. UNIT 6: POSTPARTUM NURSING CARE. Chapter 16: Nursing Care of the Low-risk Postpartum Family. Chapter 17: Complications of Postpartum and Neonatal Loss. Chapter 18: Lactation and Newborn Nutrition. UNIT 7: NEWBORN DEVELOPMENT AND NURSING CARE. Chapter 19: Transition to Extrauterine Life. Chapter 20: Nursing Care of the Normal Newborn. Chapter 21: Care of Newborns at Risk Related to Birth Weight and Premature Delivery. Chapter 22: Care of Newborns at Risk Related to Congenital and Acquired Conditions.
Qualitative Health Research, Nov 1, 1996
There is an increasing interest in alternative healing in the United States. Healing touch has ga... more There is an increasing interest in alternative healing in the United States. Healing touch has gained in popularity both within organized religious groups and in more secularized groups. Despite this interest, there are very few reports of the experiences of the healers and the recipients of these healings. This ethnographic report describes the healing sessions as well as the physical, emotional, visual, and interpretive experiences of both healers and recipients. The healings are contrasted with biomedicine according to setting, interaction, and the cognitive process involved in the treatment. Reflected values of each respective group are discussed.
Nursing Outlook, Sep 1, 2001
concepts from grand theories with the pragmatics of nursing practice presents a dilemma for nursi... more concepts from grand theories with the pragmatics of nursing practice presents a dilemma for nursing that is being addressed with the emphasis on middle-range theory. The philosophical perspective of constructivism is the foundation for a middle-range theory that links the nursing process to holism through the respective worlds and knowledge of the nurse and client. The nursing process is situated in the context of the cultural worlds of the nurse, client, and health care system and in the greater social context. This model allows the nursing process to be recast in new language that captures the interdependence of the client-nurse interaction. This model accommodates the social values and beliefs of both the health care system and the social context.
The qualitative report, Nov 19, 2014
... Matthew Kane Senior Developmental Editor: Elisabeth F. Williams Executive Marketing Manager: ... more ... Matthew Kane Senior Developmental Editor: Elisabeth F. Williams Executive Marketing Manager: Dawn F ... of Abused Women Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Cultural Influences Stalking Impact in the ... 435 Hemorrhoids 435 Back Pain 436 Leg Cramps 436 Health Promotion 436 ...
Nursing Ethics, May 14, 2020
Aim: To examine interprofessional healthcare professionals' perceptions of triggers and root caus... more Aim: To examine interprofessional healthcare professionals' perceptions of triggers and root causes of moral distress. Design: Qualitative description of open-text comments written on the Moral Distress Scale-Revised survey. Methods: A subset of interprofessional providers from a parent study provided open-text comments that originated from four areas of the Moral Distress Scale-Revised, including the margins of the 21-item questionnaire, the designated open-text section, shared perceptions of team communication and dynamics affecting moral distress, and the section addressing an intent to leave a clinical position because of moral distress. Open-text comments were captured, coded, and divided into meaning units and themes using systematic text condensation. Participants: Twenty-eight of the 223 parent study participants completing the Moral Distress Scale-Revised shared comments on situations contributing to moral distress. Results: All 28 participants working in the four medical center intensive care units reported feelings of moral distress. Feelings of moral distress were associated with professional anguish over patient care decisions, team, and system-level factors. Professional-level contributors reflected clinician concerns of continuing life support measures perceived not in the patient's best interest. Team and unit-level factors were related to poor communication, bullying, and a lack of collegial collaboration. System-level factors included clinicians feeling unsupported by senior administration and institutional culpability as a result of healthcare processes and system constraints impeding reliable patient care delivery. Ethical Considerations: Approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Texas Health IRB and the organization in which the study was conducted. Conclusion: Moral distress was associated with feelings of anguish, professional intimidation, and organizational factors that impacted the delivery of ethically based patient care. Participants expressed a sense of awareness that they may experience ethical dilemmas as a consequence of the changing reality of providing healthcare within complex healthcare systems. Strategies to combat moral distress should target
PROBLEM. The dissertation provides an excellent source of scholarly productivity for new doctoral... more PROBLEM. The dissertation provides an excellent source of scholarly productivity for new doctoral faculty, yet is often neglected because of the demands inherent in the faculty role. METHODS. The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of a scholar mentor group composed of three graduates of a PhD nursing program and their shared dissertation chair, who acted as a senior scholar mentor to the group. FINDINGS. By working together, we have been able to enhance our scholarly productivity by disseminating our dissertations through presentations and publications. The paper will present the evolving process of this working group, summarize outcomes, analyze the challenges, and provide suggestions for future doctoral students and faculty who are working with them. CONCLUSIONS. Our experience and scholar mentor model captures the best of both worlds—the benefits of interaction with academic peers and the benefits of having a senior scholar mentor. This was accomplished while all members were at different schools in different cities and states. Although other literatures that document successful collaborations using a peer-mentorship model are available, we were unable to locate any that documents a post-doctoral group with a senior scholar mentor who continued working together after graduation
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