The full Nursing 2025 scientific program across 3 days — keynotes, oral presentations, and posters. Talks are ordered by program prominence within each day.
Day 1
24 presentations- Keynote · In-Person
Self-care and caring: Bringing it together in nursing
Patricia M Burrell · Hawaii Pacific University, United States
We have witnessed some major changes in Nursing over the past few years. The Pandemic has resulted in changes in how we care for ourselves and others. When we looked at our students and faculty during the pandemic…
- Keynote · In-Person
Using props when caring for people with moderate to severe dementia; Supporting personhood or elaborate lies?
Jane Murray · Northumbria University, United Kingdom
A prop is an aid or object used by a caregiver to support an interaction with the person with dementia. It is an inanimate object to which certain but not always truthful properties can be assigned. The object needs to…
- Keynote · In-Person
The impact of AI and immersive technologies on nursing futures
David John Wortley · World Lifestyle Medicine Education Services, United Kingdom
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and immersive technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), is poised to significantly transform the future of nursing. These emerging…
- Oral · In-Person
Navigating the “intersectionality” of Australian home care: Finding harmonious partnerships in caregiving for clients and in business
Jenny Mee · Federation University Australia, Australia
Australia is a diverse landscape with the Commonwealth government providing care for multicultural ageing and disabled populations through varying funded care packages. Home care can also be funded privately. Australian…
- Oral · In-Person
African immigrants women and pregnancy-related death at high increase
Christine Okpomeshine · Jacobi Medical Center, United States
Introduction: Limited research has been conducted on the maternal health experiences of African immigrant women, their access to healthcare services, fear of deportation, and the impact of language and cultural barriers…
- Oral · In-Person
2025 – 8 billion people; 11.5 million prisoners; Who cares?
Enda Kelly · Irish Prison Service, Ireland
In 2024 the population of the world is estimated to be in excess of 8 billion. Of this over 11.5 million people are in prison at any given time. The profile of those in prison can be evidenced with living histories of…
- Oral · In-Person
2025 – 8 billion people; 11.5 million prisoners; Who cares?
David Conroy · Irish Prison Service, Ireland
In 2024 the population of the world is estimated to be in excess of 8 billion. Of this over 11.5 million people are in prison at any given time. The profile of those in prison can be evidenced with living histories of…
- Oral · In-Person
Implementation of a mindfulness and yoga program for aged care staff: Successes and challenges
Kelly Edwards · University of Tasmania, Australia
Background : The aged care sector faces workforce shortages, with increased needs for personalised high-quality care. Retention of frontline staff is a key concern for aged care services. Staff in the aged care sector…
- Oral · In-Person
Characteristics of lifestyle and physical health of individuals with mental illness dwelling the community
Eriko Mizuno · Juntendo University, Japan
People with severe mental illness are at higher risk of physical health problems and higher early mortality than the general population. Their physical health is affected by unhealthy behaviors such as lack of physical…
- Oral · In-Person
Extraction and consideration of factors related to the continued use of communication robots using factor analysis
Takeshi Matsuda · Hannan University, Japan
AI technology, which has undergone rapid technological evolution, has recently had a major impact on the development and utilization of robotics technology. This study focuses on the utilization of communication robots…
- Oral · In-Person
Extraction and consideration of factors related to the continued use of communication robots Using factor analysis
Yasuko Maekawa · Kansai University of Welfare, Japan
AI technology, which has undergone rapid technological evolution, has recently had a major impact on the development and utilization of robotics technology. This study focuses on the utilization of communication robots…
- Oral · Virtual
Transforming employee health (death) to occupational Health
Susan J Kitching · King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Saudi Arabia
Employee health has been the standing title for the staff health department for many years or as it is often referred to employee death due to the limited support offered. Undertaking transformation of a service needs…
- Poster · In-Person
Assertiveness of young nurses
Eiko Suzuki · International University of Health and Welfare, Japan
Objective : This study aimed to identify characteristics of the assertiveness of young nurses. Methods : A self-rating questionnaire survey was conducted with young nurses of five hospitals where nursing directors had…
- Poster · In-Person
Development of self-assessment scale of difficulties in nursing practice of individuals with major depressive disorder: Process of developing scale item proposal
Yasuko Kimura · Juntendo University, Japan
Background: Recently, the number of individuals with depression has increased (WHO, 2023). Although there are many guidelines for the management of major depressive disorder (MDD) (Lee et al., 2020), the medical…
- Poster · In-Person
Factors related to excellence in the nursing practices of nurses working in hospitals in Japan
Kumiko Murayama · International University of Health and Welfare Graduate School, Japan
Purpose : This study aims to identify factors related to excellence in nursing practices among nurses working in hospitals in Japan. Methods : From May to June 2020, a self-administered, anonymous questionnaire survey…
- Poster · In-Person
Influence of time management behaviors of shift leader nurses on their shift leadership behaviors
Hiroko Kitajima · Seitoku University, Japan
Objective : This study aims to identify the influence of time management behaviors of shift leader nurses on their shift leadership behaviors. Methods : In February 2020, this study conducted a self-administered…
- Poster · In-Person
Study of midwives’ perceptions of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
Michiyo Harada · Tokyo Medical University, Japan
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has increased the mental burden on midwives and nurses. During this period, excessive workload, caring for critical patients with COVID-19, the high risk of infection…
- Poster · In-Person
Cost-saving and manpower efficiency on disposable vs reusable cystoscopes: A systematic review
Jasmine Chan Pei Shan · Woodlands Health, Singapore
Introduction : At Woodlands Health Medical Centre, all reusable cystoscopes are pre-cleaned before sending to the Endoscopy Centre’s AER processor for washing, necessitating additional manpower. This review evaluated…
- Poster · In-Person
Development and validation of the Nurses? International Mobility Scale (NIMS)
Mei Hua Sun · Saint Paul’s Hospital, Taiwan
In response to the sustainable trend of globalized health care talents, it is crucial to actively cultivate the cross-border capabilities of nurses. However, the ability of nurses to move internationally has yet to be…
- Poster · Virtual
Evaluation of the quality of Chinese guidelines and expert consensuses on nursing published in 2024
Xiaorong Hong · Chongqing Orthopedic Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China
Objective : To evaluate the scientificity, transparency and applicability of Chinese guidelines and expert consensuses on nursing published in 2024, in order to improve the quality of guidelines and consensuses. Methods…
- Oral · In-Person
Workplace stalking
Craig Walters · Independent, Australia
Workplace stalking is repeated and unwanted contact that makes the object of it feel fearful or distressed. It can be difficult to identify and distinguish from other victimisations. Targets of workplace stalking may…
- Oral · Virtual
The brilliancy of creating an authentic connection
Janet Sohal · Kaiser Permanente Northern California Region, United States
Purpose : To assess whether the RN Brilliancy workshop centered on Jean Watson’s Caring Theory helps provide authentic connection by a) increasing compassion satisfaction and self-compassion in nurses and b) decreasing…
- Poster · Virtual
Exploring service delivery gaps in childhood otitis media: A focus on Màori and pacific tamariki (children) in Aotearoa
Irene Harrison · Unitec – Te Pukenga, New Zealand
Introduction: Otitis media, commonly referred to as "glue ear," is a condition characterised by the presence of fluid in the middle ear, which can manifest in two primary forms. Acute otitis media (AOM) occurs when the…
- Oral · Virtual
The brilliancy of creating an authentic connection
Tara Rynders · The Clinic, United States
Purpose : To assess whether the RN Brilliancy workshop centered on Jean Watson’s Caring Theory helps provide authentic connection by a) increasing compassion satisfaction and self-compassion in nurses and b) decreasing…
Day 2
29 presentations- Keynote · In-Person
Embracing medical robots in today’s highly interconnected world
Elvessa Narvasa · Quebec CCN, Canada
As new discoveries are being made on a daily basis, medical technology is experiencing advancements in robotic applications. These intelligent machines progressively become part of in & out hospital setting…
- Keynote · Virtual
Nursing informatics
Santosh Marathe · NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Healthcare has been exposed to multiple structured & unstructured data in the recent times. The pandemic situation has exposed more and more “contactless” solutions and the manner in which healthcare is availed & is…
- Keynote · Virtual
Culturalcare: Heritage, health, habits
Rachel E Spector · Boston College, United States
It is a given that in the practice of professional nursing – in clinical areas and/or in education - we encounter people with countless approaches to health and health care that differ from contemporary, modern health…
- Keynote · Virtual
Enabling knowledge-driven communication and cooperation in transformed, intelligent and ethical health ecosystems
Bernd Blobel · University of Regensburg, Germany
For meeting the financial, quality and safety challenges as well as expectations of the patients, health and social care systems around the globe currently undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive…
- Workshop
TOPICC – Framework for non-pharmacological interventions to manage medical procedure-induced anxiety in children
Garry Goh · Dunedin Hospital, New Zealand
Medical procedure-induced anxiety (MPIA) has significant short- and long-term negative effects on children, with implications for treatment, recovery, patient satisfaction and cost. Research shows that…
- Poster · Virtual
Improving access to continuous glucose monitoring for patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care
Jarra Finnegan Carney · Massachusetts General Hospital, United States
Background : Use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) improves glycemic control and is now standard of care in diabetes management. Due to recent changes in Medicare coverage requirements, a large cohort of patients…
- Oral · In-Person
The prospective study of Coca-Cola’s clinical effects on gastric phytobezoars
Lingyun Zhang · The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, China
Objective: To inspect the clinical effects of Coca-Cola on gastric phytobezoars which formed in different periods. Methods: 150 patients suffering from gastric phytobezoars (diagnosed by gastroscopy or abdominal CT)…
- Oral · Virtual
A qualitative study of attitudes toward seeking psychological help among Chinese elderly patients with chronic diseases
Zirui Zhang · Zhengzhou University, China
Background : Older people with chronic illnesses have a high prevalence of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, which require effective intervention and management. Yet the rate of mental health…
- Oral · Virtual
The transformative journey, impact and future vision of a nurse scholars academy
Trevor Murray · Kaiser Permanente Northern California Region, United States
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, a bold experiment involving the creation of an innovative Nurse Scholars Academy has resulted in a profound advancement of professional nursing in one large integrated health system.…
- Oral · Virtual
Implementation of I-PASS handoff tool on a psychiatric inpatient unit
Kamana Khanal · University of Maryland, United States
Communication failures during handoff processes present significant risks for medical errors and jeopardize patient safety. The Joint Commission and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's (AHRQ) hospital…
- Oral · Virtual
Interventions to enhance nurse job satisfaction and retention: A Systematic review
Wong Wing yee · Grantham Hospital, Hong Kong
Background : Nursing shortages and high turnover rates are long-standing challenges in global healthcare systems. The retention of experienced nurses is particularly crucial, as they are a valuable resource often lost…
- Oral · Virtual
Association between stress hyperglycemia and pneumonia in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Tu Xinyi · The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
Pneumonia is a frequent complication post-stroke and stress hyperglycemia (SH) is a physiological response to stroke. Some researches found that patients with SH are more likely to develop pneumonia. To investigate…
- Oral · Virtual
Using peer review to facilitate development of a personal philosophy underpinning future psychiatric nursing practice
Kimberley D Ryan · Brandon University, Canada
Brandon University offers an undergraduate degree program in psychiatric nursing. A required course, Philosophical Perspectives for Practice is one of the last courses students complete prior to commencing their final…
- Oral · Virtual
Evaluation of the use of KEDUSIA-RSM app based on android by family caregiver in the community
Raden Siti Maryam · Politeknik Kesehatan Kemenkes Jakarta III, Indonesia
Introduction : Elderly people with dementia can become a burden to their family. Knowledge of the risk factors for dementia may lower the negative effects of dementia itself. Using Android-based applications can be…
- Oral · Virtual
Applying the partnership approach to care to facilitate the optimal health and wellbeing of preschool aged aboriginal children
Naomi Sprigg dos Santos · Western Australia Country Health Service, Australia
Background : The partnership approach to care has been adopted in Australia and internationally as an approach that promotes engagement and participation of families. In the WA Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Framework…
- Oral · Virtual
Evaluating the impact of an educational program on enhancing nurses’ knowledge and skills in preventing and managing extravasation among oncology nurses
Namitha Sivankutty · Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care And Research Center, Oman
Extravasation is a severe yet preventable complication of systemic anticancer therapy. Nurses play a pivotal role in the administration of chemotherapy to oncology patients, making proper education, training, and the…
- Oral · Virtual
The influence of self-esteem on individual life
Sofica Bistriceanu · Academic Medical Unit -CMI, Romania
Every person integrates and evaluates all internal and external influences that impact them and makes decisions in their interest. These actions can generate various emotions, including excitement, happiness, anger…
- Oral · Virtual
Research on the current status of pension models for individuals with mental disorders in China
Liangmei Chen · Xi'an Mental Health Center, China
Objective: By analyzing the existing literature, this paper aims to explore the current situation of the pension model for patients with mental disorders in China and put forward corresponding suggestions for…
- Poster · In-Person
Policy guidance for mental health support for federal healthcare disaster responders
Kimberly Swartz · University of Maryland School of Nursing, United States
Problem : Currently organizations for disaster response require policy analysis regarding support for the mental health of operational and deployment forces to ensure safety, resilience and retention as disaster…
- Poster · Virtual
Improving parental mental health in the neonatal intensive care unit through screening for post-traumatic stress symptoms
Jaime Tomchik · University of Maryland, United States
Problem: Approximately one-third of parents with infants admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) endorse posttraumatic stress symptoms (PSS) as an effect of the experience. In a Level IIIB NICU in the United…
- Poster · Virtual
Interview survey of people with social withdrawal experiences regarding interpersonal difficulties they face during the job-hunting process
Ayumi Watanabe · Juntendo University, Japan
Introduction : In modern times, "hikikomori" is one of the serious social problems in Japan. The worsening 8050 problem, where parents in their 80s support their children in their 50s, is often rooted in the children's…
- Poster · Virtual
Improving depression identification and treatment using PHQ-2 and PHQ-9 screening tools
Marion Johnson · University of Maryland, United States
Problem: Depression is a mental health concern in the United States (U.S), impacting 18.4% adults in 2020. In 2022, there were approximately 49,000 suicide-related fatalities underscoring the need for early diagnosis…
- Poster · Virtual
Promoting the use of “ask suicide screening questions” in a pediatric neurobehavioral unit
Foluke Alejo · University of Maryland, United States
Background: Suicide is the second leading cause of death in children and adolescents with increasing rates over the past decade. Individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as other neurological or…
- Poster · Virtual
Obesity screening and prevention in a primary care setting
Theo Keating · Creighton University, United States
Obesity has reached pandemic levels in the United States, affecting diverse populations and imposing significant health and economic burdens. This paper examines the multifaceted causes of obesity, including dietary…
- Poster · Virtual
From missed to managed: Turning postpartum hemorrhage monitoring into proactive care
Amber Ross · Houston Methodist Sugar Land, United States
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity, and accurate blood loss monitoring is essential for early intervention. Our team identified a gap in tracking blood loss, leading to missed or…
- Poster · Virtual
Quality improvement project to enhance the knowledge and confidence of nursing students’ therapeutic engagement with patients in mental health care
Sylvia Anasi · University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, United States
Background/Introduction: Problem: The psychiatric mental nursing curriculum does not teach Therapeutic Communication (TC) techniques before students begin clinical practice; the didactic content and the clinical…
- Poster · Virtual
Implementing positive support behavior plans on an adult inpatient psychiatric unit
Carl C Mouzon · University of Maryland School of Nursing, United States
Problem: In September 2023, the Department of Psychiatry had to cover 4,200 hours for constant observation in an urban northeastern hospital. One-to-one constant observation is a safety intervention for managing…
- Poster · Virtual
Telephone reminders to improve medication adherence in a community mental health clinic
Julius N Bouh · University of Maryland, United States
Problem : Medication non-adherence is a significant problem in a mid-size outpatient psychiatric mental health rehabilitation clinic in a large metropolitan area. It is estimated that approximately 60% of adult patients…
- Oral · Virtual
Expanding a legacy of excellence: The transformative journey, impact and future vision of a nurse scholars academy
Janet Sohal · Kaiser Permanente Northern California Region, United States
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, a bold experiment involving the creation of an innovative Nurse Scholars Academy has resulted in a profound advancement of professional nursing in one large integrated health system.…
Day 3
14 presentations- Keynote · In-Person
Exploring the healthcare professionals’ experiences with patient's death
Ismat Mikky · Bloomfield College of Montclair State University, United States
Purpose: Experiencing the death of a patient is an unavoidable aspect of healthcare. However, most of the research conducted on this topic highlights and assesses nurses’ attitudes toward the patient’s death. There is a…
- Keynote · Virtual
Nursing ethics in an unethical world
Nina Beaman · Mary Baldwin University, United States
This keynote presentation will discuss how nurses can be true to the ethics of the profession by providing the ethical example of empathy, professionalism, and civil behavior in a world that is often behaving in…
- Oral · In-Person
Enhancing data quality in a clinical information system by making end-users the primary stakeholder: A bottom-up approach to system design, build and implementation
Craig Walters · Independent, Australia
In many electronic systems that have been developed and implemented in more recent times, clinician needs are clearly subjugated to the wants and requirements of other stakeholders, if they are even considered at all.…
- Oral · Virtual
User centre design to develop an exercise-based lung cancer self-management platform
Suriya Kirkpatrick · North Bristol NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Lung cancer continues to represent a substantial global health challenge, characterised by high mortality rates and an increasing incidence of new cases. Despite advances in treatment options, survival rates for lung…
- Keynote · Virtual
A look back at diploma schools of nursing: A look back at our history
Carolyn Hope Smeltzer · PricewaterhouseCoopers, Retired Partner, United States
Barbara McQuillan and Carolyn Smeltzer, were co-chairs of their 50th class reunion from Evanston Hospital School of Nursing (EHSN) in 2022. We, authors of Evanston Hospital School of Nursing 1898-1984, were disappointed…
- Oral · In-Person
Construction and practice of whole-process rehabilitation management model based on HAPA theory for patients with frozen shoulder
Wang Xinxin · The Second Affiliated Hospital Zhejiang University School of Medicine, China
Objective : To construct a whole-process rehabilitation management model based on the theory of Health Action Process Approach for patients with frozen shoulder, and to evaluate its application effect. Methods : Through…
- Oral · Virtual
A qualitative study on cognitive load of Chinese nurses attending epilepsy specialist nurse training
Liu Xinmin · The First Hospital of Jilin University, China
Background : There is a shortage of epilepsy nurses in China at present, and it is necessary to train epilepsy nurses. The specialized knowledge of epilepsy is complex, and the standardized curriculum and training mode…
- Oral · Virtual
Integration of artificial intelligence in midwifery care: A systematic review
Audrey Gittens · University of Technology, Jamaica
Maternal and child health provide critical indicators of the health status of a country. Despite gains made over the decades, challenges continue to plague health care systems, especially in some developing countries.…
- Oral · Virtual
How does intersectionality impact the quality of healthcare services for Black women living with HIV?
Imogen Hannon Walker · University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Women with HIV are affected more than men by intersecting discriminations. For Black women, additional discrimination can have a detrimental effect on their HIV care. An extended literature review of primary research…
- Oral · Virtual
Interreligious nursing: A conceptual framework
Gulbu Tanriverdi · Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey
This study aims to introduce the concept of 'Interreligious Nursing' as a proposed new specialty focused on providing culturally sensitive care across different religious beliefs. Religion is a fundamental cultural…
- Oral · Virtual
Empowering families through nurses for diabetic foot care at home
Suresh Kishanrao · KSRDPRU, India
This presentation is based on an observational study 100 cases in last 5 years and 4 anecdote cases reported in this presentation the author confirms that Nurses’ roles remained the key factors in managing, caring…
- Oral · Virtual
Drilling down on unavoidable pressure ulcers
Lori Ellen Rhodes · Kane Educational Seminars, United States
Pressure ulcers (injuries) are complex and difficult to prevent and treat. Although there are multiple etiologies of open wounds and chronic dermal ulcers, this session will focus on pressure ulcers and times when they…
- Oral · Virtual
Communication in healthcare- Why digital innovation is not enough
Nonye Tochi Aghanya · Communication Academy, United States
In the twilight of the twenty-first century, as singularity draws near, we have witnessed the rise of digitization and digitalization in the healthcare sector. However, the recent global pandemic and ensuing social…
- Keynote · Virtual
Pediatric health 2025: We can improve!
Lisa Wallace · Morehead State University, United States
Healthcare education and interventions during childhood is key to optimize overall health outcomes. Children in the United States are suffering from mental illness, displaying poor nutrition, and exposed to a variety of…
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