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Publication Nurse Decision Making in the Prearrest Period(2010-01) Gazarian, Priscilla K.; Henneman, Elizabeth A.; Chandler, Genevieve E.There is a significant body of research demonstrating that many hospitalized patients exhibit signs of clinical deterioration prior to experiencing a cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA).This qualitative study used the critical decision method to describe the cues and factors employed by nurses to identify and interrupt a potentially preventable CPA. The cues that nurses used in identifying a patient at risk for CPA were altered level of consciousness and other selected triggers from the Early Warning Scoring System (EWSS) combined with knowledge of the patient and the contextual features of the decision situation. Nurse characteristics that assisted in interrupting an adverse event included previous experiences in prearrest situations, and the ability to function as part of a team. Organizational characteristics that supported the nurse to interrupt included the availability of nurse-initiated monitoring equipment, experience and flexibility of staff, working with a collaborative team, and access to knowledge resources.Publication Development and application of the new dynamic Nurbs-based Cardiac-Torso (NCAT) phantom.(2001-01) Segars, WP; Tsui, BM; Lalush, DS; Frey, EC; King, MA; Manocha, DPublication ROC comparison of the detection accuracy of coronary artery disease between FBP with all the clinically available imaging information and solely OSEM stress slices reconstructed with combined compensation.(2003-01) Pretorius, PH; King, MA; Dahlberg, ST; Leppo, JA; Spencer, F; Simon, E; Rashkin, J; Berndt, W; Botkin, N; Narayanan, MVPublication The Rain Algorithm: An edge-preserving smoothing filter using the watershed transform.(2002-01) Bruyant, PP; King, MAPublication Assessment of S-nitrosothiols on diaminofluorescein gels(2005-01) King, M; Gildemeister, O; Gaston, B; Mannick, JPublication Evaluation of the impact of 4D reconstruction algorithms in quantitative dynamic SPECT(2003-01) Narayanan, MV; Licho, R; Farncombe, TH; King, MA; Pretorius, PHPublication Development of new-generation HU-PBMC-NOD/SCID mice to study human islet alloreactivity(2007-01) King, M; Pearson, T; Shultz, LD; Leif, J; Bottino, R; Trucco, M; Atkinson, M; Wasserfall, C; Herold, K; Rossini, AA; Greiner, DLPublication Translocation of cytochrome C to the cytoplasm and nucleus in non-apoptotic cells(2007-01) Godoy, LC; Pinedo, C; Castro, L; Cardaci, S; Schonhoff, C; King, M; Tortora, V; Marin, M; Miao, Q; Jiang, J; Kapralov, A; Jemmerson, R; Silkstone, G; Patel, J; Evans, J; Wilson, M; Green, D; Kagan, V; Radi, R; Mannick, JPublication Generation of hybrid SPECT bone scans and reconstruction using CT-derived anatomical priors(2009-01) Lehovich, A; Kikut, JK; Licho, R; Gifford, HC; Pretorius, PH; King, MAPublication An evaluation of iterative reconstruction strategies on mediastinal lesion detection using hybrid Ga-67SPECT images(2007-01) Pereira, NF; Gifford, HC; Pretorius, PH; Farncombe, T; Smyczynski, M; Licho, R; Schneider, R; King, MAPublication A concept analysis of dignity for older adults(2004-01) Jacelon, CS; Connelly, TW; Brown, R; Proulx, K; Vo, TPublication From the sidelines: Coaching as a nurse practitioner strategy for improving health outcomes(2007-01) Hayes, E; Kalmakis, KAPublication Managing personal integrity: the process of hospitalization for elders(2004-01) Jacelon, CSPublication Revision of the Rehabilitation Nursing Research Agenda(2007-01) Jacelon, CS; Pierce, LL; Buhrer, RPublication Evaluation of the research agenda for rehabilitation nursing(2006-01) Jacelon, CS; Pierce, LL; Buhrer, RPublication Publication Feasibility and acceptability of continuous glucose monitoring and accelerometer technology in exercising individuals with type 2 diabetes(2009-01) Allen, Nancy A.; Jacelon, Cynthia S.; Chipkin, Stuart R.Aims and objectives. The aim of this study was to develop role model data for an intervention to motivate non-exercising individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus to engage in regular physical activity. Toward that end, the study 1) described Continuous Glucose Monitoring System data and obtained role model CGMS graphs, 2) described a monitor to measure exercise amount and intensity and 3) explored participants’ experiences of the monitors and perceptions of the glucose monitoring data. Background. Physical activity is a cornerstone of diabetes treatment yet the majority of individuals with diabetes are inactive. Thus, increasing physical activity in these individuals demands innovative interventions. Design. A two-phase, multi-method design was used. Methods. In phase 1, a descriptive design was used to describe physical activity patterns and glucose levels for 72 hours in nine exercising adults with type 2 diabetes. In phase 2, a focus group interview was used to collect data from seven phase-1 participants. Verbatim transcripts of the audio taped focus group were analysed for themes and trends. Results. The glucose monitor data captured lower glucose levels after exercise. Compared to formal diabetes education, visual data from the glucose monitoring technology were perceived as more relevant to participants’ particular, everyday experiences with exercise, diet and stress. Participants reported a reinforced commitment to their exercise and diet regimens after using Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. Technology issues were identified, e.g. discomfort wearing activity monitors and forgetting to enter calibration and event data in glucose monitors. Relevance to clinical practice. Participants found that visual glucose monitoring data reinforced self-management behaviors, such as exercise. Our results suggest that data depicting the response of glucose levels to diet and exercise could be a useful tool to change behavior in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Publication Peer mentoring for tenure-track faculty(2003-01) Jacelon, CS; Zucker, DM; Staccarini, JM; Henneman, EAPublication Maintaining the Balance: Older Adults with Chronic Health Problems Manage Life in the Community(2010-01) Jacelon, Cynthia S.The purpose of this research was to identify themes in the daily lives of community-dwelling older adults with chronic health problems. Qualitative descriptive methods based on symbolic interaction were used. Data were generated through unstructured interviews, participant diaries, and researcher logs. Participants were interviewed twice and kept diaries in between. Measures to enhance trustworthiness included bracketing, multiple data sources, repeated interviews, prolonged engagement, an audit trail, participant checking, and consultation with an expert qualitative researcher. Ten older adults 75–98 years of age living in their own homes with at least one self-reported chronic health problem participated in the research. Participants' health problems varied, and they developed strategies to maintain balance in activity, attitude, autonomy, health, and relationships. This research provides a new perspective on living with chronic illness, and the model may provide a framework for rehabilitation nurses who work with older adults.