Publications by authors named "T Godfrey"

Background: People with diabetes are at an increased risk of contracting the hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, hepatitis B (HepB) vaccination rates among adults with diabetes are low. Factors influencing HepB vaccination have not been adequately explored.

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Background: The nursing faculty shortage in the United States presents a challenge to maintaining a robust healthcare workforce. Meaningful recognition (MR) is an evidence-based practice that improved nurse burnout (BO) in the clinical setting. There is limited literature on its impact on nurse faculty.

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  • This study looked at how standard medications for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affect important health outcomes like disease activity, flare-ups, and damage over time, using a substantial patient data set from the Asia Pacific Lupus Collaboration (APLC).
  • Findings showed that a significant percentage of patients reached low disease activity levels, but many also had flares, with variations in medication use across different countries; specifically, some medications appeared to have a steroid-sparing effect.
  • Key results revealed that patients on specific medications like tacrolimus had better odds of achieving low disease activity, while those taking azathioprine and methotrexate were less likely to reach that outcome; however
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Background: Professional nursing organizations can respond to threats to social justice by strengthening structures to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Purpose: Describe implementation strategies and outcomes to advance DEI from the Western Institute of Nursing (WIN).

Methods: In 2019, WIN committed to prioritizing DEI by updating its vision and mission.

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