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R B Hughes

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1996

A phenomenological study of breastfeeding WIC recipients in South Carolina.

The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the phenomenon of breastfeeding in a low-income group of mothers and to determine its meaning to the mothers. Eleven mothers who had breastfeeding experience were interviewed. The focal meaning of support as related to breastfeeding emerged during data analysis from the participants' lived experience. In all participant interviews the recurring concept was support. Major themes included informational support, emotional support, and instrumental support. The article suggests implications for advanced practice.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Creativity, depression, and circannual variation.

Verbal creativity has been linked to personal and family histories of bipolar depression. The present studies investigated the relationship between creativity and atypical symptoms of bipolar depression such as seasonal mood variations. Although more creative individuals, as measured by scores on the Remote Associates Test and a writing sample, perceived seasonal fluctuations in their creativity, no significant differences in performance were found.

Adult↗
PubMed1993

Success in baccalaureate nursing programs: a matter of accommodation?

This article explores student learning styles as an important variable in four-year baccalaureate nursing programs. Student learning styles were assessed by Kolb's Learning Style Inventory-1985 (LSI-1985), which identifies the accommodator, diverger, assimilator, and converger learning styles. The authors examined the relationship between learning style and academic performance as measured by grade-point ratio (GPR) and studied behaviors and attitudes as measured by Brown and Holtzman's (1964) Survey of Study Habits and Attitudes. Analysis indicated that this sample (N = 100) included mainly assimilators and divergers, making reflective observation the most common mode of learning. Compared to the accommodator/converger group, the assimilator/diverger group earned a significantly higher GPR, significantly better scores on the study habits variable of Work Methods (WM), and moderately better scores on the study attitude variable of Educational Acceptance (EA). Accommodators were identified as the most at-risk learning style group, and specific interventions were suggested to assist accommodators in adapting to the academic rigors of a nursing curriculum.

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Nursing management of a child with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an incurable chronic disease of childhood which involves connective tissue in the joints. Treatment aims are supportive and directed toward pain management, alleviation of inflammation, and optimization of joint function. A multidisciplinary team approach is helpful, with nursing care an essential part of the treatment plan.

Adolescent↗
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Back pain in children.

Back pain in children may be due to many causes, both orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic. As with adults, underlying pathophysiology is frequently multifactoral and includes both physiologic and psychologic components. Assessment should include a thorough age-appropriate history and physical examination, based on presenting symptoms. The nurse should be aware of the child's perception of pain and its meaning, as well as that of the family. Management of back pain in children should include not only referral to appropriate specialists as indicated, but also should include involvement of the family unit in the treatment plan.

Adolescent↗