Determinants of Location of Death: A Secondary Analysis Utilizing Multinomial Logistic Regression.

A discrepancy exists between where people would like to die and what actually occurs. More research about the factors influencing the location of death is required. Sources of Data and Research Design: Multinomial logistic regression was used to examine a sample taken from the fourth round of data collection performed by the National Health and Aging Trends Study conducted in 2014.

Applying the Chronic Care Model to Improve Patient Activation at a Nurse-Managed Student-Run Free Clinic for Medically Underserved People.

This article describes a practice change intended to improve patient activation, also described as self-care management, in a sample of uninsured and underinsured patients with one or more chronic diseases who received care at a nurse-managed student-run free clinic project. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. Individuals with chronic illnesses may be uninsured or underinsured and often do not receive adequate medical management, resulting in complications and unnecessary hospitalizations.

Satisfaction and use of a spiritually based mantram intervention for childbirth-related fears in couples.

This study assessed patient satisfaction with the use of a spiritually based (mantram/sacred word) intervention in expecting couples. A mixed-methods design, experimental repeated measures with interviews at 6-month follow-up was conducted. Satisfaction was moderate to high.