Publications by authors named "Ann Scheve"

Background: The Next Generation National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX) uses the Clinical Judgment Measurement Model in unfolding case studies to assess graduate nurses' clinical judgment.

Purpose: This study explored the impact of Next Generation NCLEX (NGN)-style case studies on baccalaureate nursing students' self-confidence and anxiety with clinical decision-making.

Methods: Seventy-six second-year baccalaureate nursing students participated in this 1-group convergent mixed-methods study.

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to test reliability and validity of the Physical Resilience Scale.

Methods: A single-group repeated measure design was used and 130 older adults from three different housing sites participated. Participants completed the Physical Resilience Scale, Hardy-Gill Resilience Scale, 14-item Resilience Scale, 5-item Geriatric Depression Scale, and the Yale Physical Activity Survey at baseline and again 2 weeks later.

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Background And Research Objective: The incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is particularly high among African American (AA) older adults, and these individuals are least likely to have access to CVD prevention activities. The purpose of this study was to test the feasibility of People Reducing Risk and Improving Strength through Exercise, Diet and Drug Adherence (PRAISEDD), which is geared at increasing adherence to CVD prevention behaviors among AA and low-income older adults.

Methods: This feasibility study was conducted in a senior housing site, using a single-group repeated-measures design and testing physical activity, diet, medication adherence beliefs and behaviors, and blood pressure at baseline and after a 12-week intervention period.

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