Publications by authors named "B M Melnyk"
Background: Nursing students experience significantly more stress related diseases when compared to non-nursing students, and the state of their mental health can result in short-term increased attrition rates and increased nursing shortages.
Purpose: A preexperimental pre-post study design was used to examine mental health and healthy behaviors among prenursing students.
Methods: Cohorts received the MINDSTRONG© program either in-person or virtually.
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- This scoping review analyzes existing research on the link between hospital accreditation/certification and patient outcomes, highlighting areas needing further exploration.
- Despite efforts by accreditation organizations to enhance healthcare quality, significant health outcome issues persist in the U.S.
- The findings reveal inconclusive evidence regarding the effectiveness of hospital accreditation on patient outcomes, with some specific exceptions; however, inconsistencies in reporting complicate the ability to draw definitive conclusions.
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- Untreated pain is a significant issue, but "unidentified pain" is a less understood concept that requires further exploration for a better understanding and risk assessment.
- A multi-phase process was used to develop a conceptual model for unidentified pain, including brainstorming sessions, peer review, and an integrative literature review, resulting in the identification of three main risk areas: cognition/communication problems, isolation, and existing painful conditions.
- The goal of this research is to create a future tool that can effectively assess the risk of unidentified pain, which impacts individuals and may lead to serious consequences if not addressed.
Burnout and Mental Health in Working Parents: Risk Factors and Practice Implications.
J Pediatr Health Care
December 2024
Introduction: Burnout and mental health disorders in parents can have significant implications for families. Little is known about these conditions in working parents. The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence and mental health risk factors for working parent burnout.
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