Publications by authors named "Paula Clutter"

Purpose: This qualitative descriptive study aimed to explore the daily experiences of caregivers of children with medical complexity with a tracheostomy at home.

Methods: This study used photovoice, a participatory action research methodology. Adult English-speaking caregivers of children with a tracheostomy, living in Texas, with access to a smartphone were recruited.

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Objective: This study aimed to understand the experience of female Hispanic nurses in formal leadership roles.

Background: Research has identified that a diverse nursing leadership workforce is essential to providing optimal patient care. Little is known about the phenomenon of minority nurse leaders, particularly female Hispanic nurses in leadership roles.

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Aim: This study aimed to explore registered nurses' experience participating in a root cause analysis (RCA) meeting because of their involvement in an adverse event.

Background: An RCA is the most common strategy used by organizations for adverse event investigations. Nursing healthcare professionals directly involved in an adverse event may be asked to participate in the RCA.

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Clinical research nurses experience unique challenges in the context of their role that can lead to conflict and moral distress. Although examined in many areas, moral distress has not been studied in clinical research nurses. The aim of this study was to examine moral distress in clinical research nurses and the relationship between moral distress scores and demographic characteristics of clinical research nurses.

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Background: A nursing didactic and clinical curriculum are missing essential affective experiences to foster a deeper connection to the art of nursing. The Power of Nursing (PON) course was identified as meeting this need. With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disruption, faculty gained the opportunity to adapt this discovery model course within the bounds of technology.

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Adopting innovations and incorporating evidence-based research in healthcare can be a challenging process. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health Care Innovations Exchange is a new program designed to promote the development and adoption of healthcare innovations that improve the quality of healthcare. The Health Care Innovations Exchange is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals.

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