Prevalence, Knowledge, and Concern about Bed Bugs

Recent research suggests that the United States and the world are on the verge of a bed bug pandemic. Assumptions have been made that socioeconomic status is not an indicator and that bed bugs are not competent disease vectors. However, little information is available at the local level about the prevalence of bed bugs in private homes. This study aimed to identify prevalence, knowledge, and concern about bed bugs in one village in Ohio. Responses from 96 individuals who completed the Prevalence, Knowledge, and Concern about Bed Bugs (PK CABB) survey were utilized for data analysis. The majority of the sample was white non-Hispanic and about 95% of the respondents in the survey reported that they owned their residence. Only about 6% of the respondents knew someone with bed bugs. Additionally, 50 people (52.1%) reported they were somewhat concerned about bed bugs, despite recent media attention. About 43% of people reported that they had changed their behavior. There were no differences in the responses based on data collection method. For this higher income area the prevalence was dissimilar to the rate reported in the general public (about 20%). This suggests that bed bugs may be an environmental issue effecting low income disproportionately. Confounding issues, such as reluctance to report infestations could have resulted in inaccurately low results. Further research is needed in areas of differing socioeconomic levels. Education is needed for all in the general public related to bed bug prevention and elimination

Use of Theory to Guide Integration of Virtual Reality Technology in Nursing Education: A Scoping Study

Background: There is growing interest among academic nurse educators in using virtual reality (VR) environments as a pedagogical tool to enhance student learning. Purpose: The aim of this scoping study was to identify the theories or conceptual models that informed the application of virtual reality technology in nursing education programs. Methods: A scoping study using the Arksey and O\u27Malley (2005) framework was conducted. A search strategy recommended and executed by a research librarian yielded 18 final articles for review. Findings: There is limited use of theory or a conceptual model, particularly of nursing origin, to guide the integration of VR technology for student learning. Discussion: More research is needed to define best practices for application of VR technology for specific curricular needs, and for theory development based on specific concepts and disciplinary perspectives of learning

Organizational and Cultural Readiness for Integration of Evidence-based Practice into Graduate Nursing Education

The adoption of EBP is fundamental to the reform of healthcare outcomes

Interdisciplinary Faculty Beliefs and Culture for Integration of EBP

The interdisciplinary adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) is fundamental for healthcare reform and is being called upon by healthcare leaders nationwide. If healthcare reform is to occur in both the practice and educational arenas an understanding of the context of health professions education will need to be explored

Interdisciplinary Faculty Beliefs and Culture for Integration of EBP

The interdisciplinary adoption of evidence-based practice (EBP) is fundamental for healthcare reform and is being called upon by healthcare leaders nationwide. If healthcare reform is to occur in both the practice and educational arenas an understanding of the context of health professions education will need to be explored

Organizational and Cultural Readiness for Integration of Evidence-based Practice into Graduate Nursing Education

The adoption of EBP is fundamental to the reform of healthcare outcomes

Parental Perceptions of the Rural School’s Role in Addressing Childhood Obesity

This study employed cross-sectional, descriptive design with convenience sampling to explore rural parent perceptions of child obesity, use of Body Mass Index (BMI) in schools, preferences for receipt of BMI information and, the rural school’s role in obesity prevention/treatment. The survey “Parental Perceptions of BMI and Obesity in the School-Age Child” was used. Of the 183 surveys distributed, 65 were returned (35.5%). Fifty-five percentage of parents were in agreement of school-based BMI screening. Fifty-four percentage of parents selected a combination of ways to receive BMI information (letter from school nurse, face-to-face conference with nurse, or via report card). Few parents (6.2%) were reluctant to schools addressing obesity. Significant relationships were identified between non-White, overweight parents who had overweight children (n = 3). They were more likely to disagree with removal of junk food, increasing physical activity, and recommending weight loss. Recommendations to involve parents in BMI screening are presented

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome and individual criterion in US adolescents: 2001-2010 national health and nutrition examination survey

Background: The prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased in adolescents in previous years. The objectives of this study were to examine the prevalence in the past decade and the individual criteria in a nationally representative sample of US adolescents. Methods: This study was a descriptive analysis of 3495 US adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 years using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2000-2010. Metabolic syndrome was defined as having three of the five following conditions: Waist circumference (WC),≥90th percentile (sex-specific); elevated resting blood pressure,≥90th percentile (age, height, sex-specific); elevated triglycerides (TGs); low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and/or impaired fasting glucose. Results: Approximately 73.2% of the participants had at least one criterion, with the estimated metabolic syndrome prevalence being 10.1%. Prevalence was higher in males than females (13.0% vs. 6.4%, P\u3c0.05). Both Hispanic males and females had significantly greater odds of metabolic syndrome. Abnormal WC and abnormal TG levels were the most common individual criteria; in comparison, abnormal blood pressure was the least common across racial ethnic backgrounds. Conclusions: An estimated one in 10 US adolescents has metabolic syndrome. These findings have important public health implications due to the known cardiovascular disease risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome

An Exploration of Contextual Factors Impacting Nurses Implementation of Evidence: Readiness, Beliefs, Skills and Needs

The need to understand systems, infrastructure and context are imperative when developing a culture based on evidence

An Exploration of Contextual Factors Impacting Nurses Implementation of Evidence: Readiness, Beliefs, Skills and Needs

The need to understand systems, infrastructure and context are imperative when developing a culture based on evidence