Biomedical subjects

Dawn Yankou

Publications and source records attributed to Dawn Yankou.

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PubMed2005

The effects of a restorative intervention on undergraduate nursing students' capacity to direct attention.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a restorative intervention on undergraduate nursing students' capacity to direct attention. METHOD: Kaplan and Kaplan's attention restoration theory, which describes and links concepts of directed attention, attention fatigue, and restorative environments, formed the theoretical basis for this research. A convenience sample consisted of 33 students randomly assigned to nonintervention and intervention groups. The intervention was a 1-hr walk in natural surroundings. Both groups completed study instruments prior to and following the intervention. FINDINGS: Intervention group students scored higher on a measure of quality of life at posttest (p < .05). Differences in a measure of perceived attention were not observed between groups over time. Both groups improved on other measures of attention; however, the results did not provide support for the hypotheses. CONCLUSION: Students were a highly functioning group participating in many activities they considered restorative, prior to the study.

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PubMed2003

Using gaming to help nursing students understand ethics.

The authors developed an ethics game that uses specially designed ethical situations for students to consider. Two students argue a course of action based on the scenario and defend that action using content discussed in class. Substantive issues include decision-making models, values as they pertain to the situation, professional responsibilities, ethical principles, social expectations, and legal requirements. Points are awarded based on how compelling each argument is. All students have an opportunity to participate. The benefits of using the game are that students gain confidence in their ability to defend an ethical decision, are able to see ethical situations from more than one perspective, and have an opportunity to clarify values. In addition, ethical principles and decision-making models are brought to life in a fun way. Difficulties involved in using the game include class size and limited time between the students learning course content and using it in the game.

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Attention and restoration in Post-RN students.

BACKGROUND: The impact of a restorative intervention using the natural environment on capacity to direct attention and issues that contribute to attention fatigue for diploma-prepared nursing students (Post-RN students) enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program was examined. METHODS: This study used a quasi-experimental comparison group design. Subjective (Attentional Functional Index) and objective (Finding A's Test and Symbol Digits Modalities Test) measures were employed. RESULTS: Thirty-two students at two universities participated. Results of the split-plot analysis revealed a within-subject effect on the Attentional Functional Index (p < .05), a significant within-subject effect on the Finding A's Test (p < .05), and a significant within- and between-subject effect on the Symbol Digits Modalities Test (p < .05). CONCLUSION: Recognizing and managing attention fatigue throughout the school year may enhance Post-RN students' abilities to direct attention and contribute to an enhanced academic experience.

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