Biomedical subjects

S L Norwood

Publications and source records attributed to S L Norwood.

9 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2001

The invisibility of advanced practice nurses in popular magazines.

PURPOSE: To determine the image portrayed in the media of nurses and particularly nurse practitioners (NPs) compared with other health care providers. DATA SOURCES: An analysis of advertisements and articles in popular magazines aimed at female, male, and gender-neutral audiences was conducted between 12/99 and 06/00. Relationships between target audience and content of advertisements and articles, as well as portrayal of health care providers were also explored. CONCLUSIONS: A review of 100 consecutive advertisements for health-related products and 96 consecutive health-related articles in popular magazines revealed that the media continues to overwhelmingly depict and promote physicians as the source of health care and health-related advice. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Because when there are few references to a group, such as NPs, it is reasonable to assume group members have little influence, standing, and authority, NPs should be concerned about the implications of these findings. Strategies for increasing the visibility of NPs as credible and valuable members of the health care team are shared.

Advertising↗

PubMed1998

When the CNS needs a consultant.

Although advanced practice nurses (APNs) are accustomed to providing consultation about patient care issues, they may be less comfortable seeking consultation and working with consultants. Being a savvy consumer of consultation services, however, is an essential skill for APNs and can help them avoid problems that may arise when practicing outside their realm of expertise. Consultants can also help APNs develop intra- and entrepreneurial practice opportunities. This article describes how to determine the necessity of a consultation, how to choose a consultant, and how to get the most out of a consulting relationship.

Choice Behavior↗

PubMed1998

Psychiatric consultation-liaison nursing: revisiting the role.

With their special training and assessment skills, psychiatric consultation-liaison nurses have a long history of making important contributions to patient care and staff development. This article reviews how psychiatric consultation-liaison nurses have traditionally approached and implemented the nursing consultation process. Issues facing psychiatric consultation-liaison nurses are discussed. Opportunities such as focusing on subspecialization; expanding practice settings; dealing with organization-based, rather than patient-based mental health issues; and entering intra- and entrepreneurial practice are also explored.

Consultants↗

PubMed1998

Making consultation work.

In the current rapidly changing healthcare environment, nurse executives are likely to find themselves seeking and hiring consultants, as well as working with consultants who have been hired by others. Because working with a consultant entails a certain amount of risk and involves a commitment of both personal and organizational resources, nurse executives need to know how to be effective buyers and users of consultation services. The author presents guidelines for developing effective working relationships with consultants.

Consultants↗

PubMed1996

The Social Support Apgar: instrument development and testing.

The Social Support Apgar (SSA), developed as a user-friendly tool for screening for perceptions of adequacy of social support among perinatal women, provides a profile of perceived satisfaction with five types of support from five different sources. The results of psychometric analyses from three separate studies involving the SSA are reported. Cronbach's alphas of.88 to .93 were obtained. A positive relationship between SSA scores and favorable pregnancy outcomes and a negative relationship between SSA scores and life stress proved some evidence of validity. The SSA's clinical utility is suggested by its ease of completion and the finding of no relationship between client and nurse ratings. These results suggest that the tool holds promise for use as a screening instrument with prenatal clients in busy clinical settings.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1991

Cardiovascular risk factors in children: a Bloomsday research report.

Cardiovascular risk factors identified in major studies of children include a family history of heart disease, smoking, blood pressure, dietary factors, exercise or fitness level, and stress. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify differences in children's physical measurements with regard to six cardiovascular risk factors. A descriptive design using three questionnaires and physical measurements was used. The questionnaires included the Bloomsday Cardiovascular Fitness Questionnaire, the Coronary Risk Profile, and the Diet Habit Survey. Physical measurements included blood pressure readings, weight, total serum cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein levels. A convenience sample of 78, predominantly Caucasian children between the ages of 7 and 18 years (M = 13.13, SD = 2.79) participated. Results indicated that differences in physical measurements were significantly for children with respect to the cardiovascular risk factors, including dietary factors, blood pressure, exercise, and stress. Nursing implications for thorough assessment and intervention through education are discussed.

Adolescent↗

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A course in nursing consultation. Promoting indirect nursing activities.

Skills in consultation are a core competency for nurses practicing in advanced roles. Although changes in the healthcare delivery system are creating a growing need and increasing opportunities for nurses to provide consultation services, nurse educators have been slow to respond to the need for students to have formal education in consultation concepts and processes. The author describes a graduate-level course in nursing consultation. Suggestions are given for incorporating consultation content into other courses at both the graduate and undergraduate level.

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Fibrocystic breast disease. An update and review.

Fibrocystic breast disease (FBD) is a benign condition that afflicts at least 50% of women of childbearing age. Because of the occurrence rate, the condition is sometimes referred to as a nondisease. The cause of FBD remains unknown, and treatment is only empirical. This article reviews normal breast anatomy and physiology, describes the morphological changes apparent in FBD, discusses current etiological theories and treatment modalities, and identifies nursing interventions relative to women with FBD.

Female↗

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First Steps: participants and outcomes of a maternity support services program.

OBJECTIVE: To describe characteristics and pregnancy outcomes of participants in a maternity support program and to compare these characteristics and outcomes with those for women who were eligible for, but did not participate in, the program. DESIGN: Descriptive, ex post facto. SETTING: An inland northwest city. PARTICIPANTS: Two hundred twenty postpartum patients who received Medicaid during their pregnancy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Quantitative data were obtained from a structured interview that gathered demographic information. Subjects also completed the Social Support Apgar, an investigator-designed instrument. RESULTS: Demographic characteristics and overall pregnancy outcomes were similar for program participants and nonparticipants; however, more program participants than nonparticipants quit smoking during their pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: Findings are consistent with results documented by other researchers on the effectiveness of similar programs in different locales. The findings support the need for continued efforts to better define appropriate target populations, interventions, and expectations for these programs.

Adolescent↗