Browsing College of Nursing and Health Innovation: Department of Nursing by Author "Hamby, Donna L."

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    • Anti-psychotics, Weight Gain, and Children’s Health: Making Informed Choices 

      Kanyongo, Edith, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC (College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, May 2018)
      Background: Second generation antipsychotics (SGA) can cause weight gain. Increased weight gain increases the risk of metabolic complications such as, type 11 diabetes mellitus, myocarditis, prolonged QTC interval, ...

    • A Heath Intervention to Improve Medication Adherence in Patients with Epilepsy 

      Tobias, Ronnie (College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2016-11-27)
      **Please note that the full text is embargoed** ABSTRACT: Background: Epilepsy is a chronic disease and it is estimated that between 30% and 60% patients are non-adherent with their antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) therapy. ...

    • Pain Management in Nursing Homes 

      Shrestha, Sachin (College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2020)
      Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs. Over 85% of patients in nursing homes report pain on a daily basis (CDC, 2016). The rescheduling of hydrocodone to schedule ...

    • Pain Management in Nursing Homes 

      Shrestha, Sachin MSN, APRN, FNP-BC (College of Nursing, The University of Texas at Arlington, 2018)
      Background: Pain is a leading cause of disability and a major contributor to health care costs. Over 85% of patients in nursing homes report pain on a daily basis (CDC, 2016). The rescheduling of hydrocodone to schedule ...

    • Yo Puedo Hacerlo! Diabetes Self-Management Education for Older Hispanic Women 

      Babalola, Elizbeth, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC (College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington, August 10,)
      Diabetes is a chronic disease with considerable demographic disparities. The prevalence of type II diabetes (DMII) is considerably higher for Hispanics at 12.8% compared to 9.3% for the general population. Additionally, ...