April 5, 2022
Early detection warnings can reduce medical emergencies
April 5, 2022 Written by: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu Original story posted on showme.missouri.edu. For critical care nurses, identifying declines in patient condition as soon as possible can help improve the quality of care delivered and reduce medical emergencies. Now, Eydie Tipton, a doctoral student at the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and nurse researcher at Blessing Hospital in Illinois, is part of a team that implemented an early warning detection system – one who employs real-time alerts monitored by an experienced, critical care registered nurse that is trained to recognize changes indicating a worsening of…
Feb. 8, 2022
Tailored care helps breast cancer survivors reduce swelling, pain
Mizzou Nursing study examines breast cancer survivors’ experiences managing lymphedema.
Nov. 16, 2021
MU study examines benefits, challenges of telehealth in nursing homes during pandemic
Findings highlight telehealth’s ability to reduce patient stress, increase access. Nov. 3, 2021 Story contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu Original article posted here at Showme.missouri.edu The COVID-19 pandemic caused nursing homes to rapidly change their policies overnight. Telehealth was instantly adopted widely in an effort to reduce stress on the health care system by keeping residents safe and avoiding unnecessary transfers to already-overwhelmed hospitals. A new study at the University of Missouri found that the use of telehealth not only reduced stress for nursing home residents, but also increased access to convenient care. Kimberly Powell, an assistant…
Oct. 29, 2021
Anne Njoku Receives National Award
Each year the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship program awards scholarships to students pursuing health profession training. This past year, there was more than 1,800 applications from across the country, and of those, only 10% receive the award. We are so excited to announce that SSON DNP student Anne Njoku is one of the 2021 recipients. “I feel honored to be a scholar in this program and represent Mizzou’s Sinclair School of Nursing. Following in the footsteps of my amazing SSON professors, I hope to provide thorough, compassionate care and education to my future patients and nursing students.” Anne first…
Oct. 26, 2021
Nearly $2 million grant will help MU researchers assess COVID-19 response in nursing homes
When Lori Popejoy and Amy Vogelsmeier were working as registered nurses early in their careers, they saw firsthand how quickly respiratory infections, such as the common flu, could spread in nursing homes.
Sep. 21, 2021
Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development
MU study explores impact of multiple father figures on infant neurodevelopmental delays.
Aug. 17, 2021
Missouri nursing homes saved $32 million by reducing avoidable hospitalizations
MU study examines financial, clinical benefits of early illness detection.
June 30, 2021
Spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
MU Sinclair School of Nursing study finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and neuroimmune biomarkers.
April 30, 2021
Telehealth increases nurses’ workload
MU study shows telehealth doubles the tasks nurses complete to assist patients with chronic diseases.
Dec. 3, 2020
Engaging family caregivers key to coordinated home health care
MU researcher identifies resources to support overburdened family caregivers Dec. 1, 2020 Contact: Brian Consiglio, 573-882-9144, consigliob@missouri.edu After Jo-Ana Chase heard her mother had successful heart surgery, she was relieved when her mom was finally discharged from the hospital and sent home to be cared for by her brother. However, Chase quickly learned from her brother that he felt lost on the best ways to care for their mom due to confusing discharge instructions from the hospital and logistical challenges related to home health care services like wound care and medication management. Jo-Ana…