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Papers by Tiffany Nicole Ricks

Journal of Transcultural Nursing, Jul 11, 2023

Objective: There are approximately 231,000 women detained daily within the nation’s jail and pris... more Objective: There are approximately 231,000 women detained daily within the nation’s jail and prison systems with women of color making up nearly half of those experiencing incarceration. The purpose of this scoping review was to synthesize the literature on the reproductive autonomy of Black women influenced by incarceration, using the three tenets of reproductive justice. Methods: We searched PubMed, CINAHL, SocINDEX, and PsycINFO for research related to reproductive justice written in English and published in the United States from 1980 to 2022. A review of 440 article titles and abstracts yielded 32 articles for full-text review; nine articles met inclusion. Results: Eight addressed Tenet 1; five mentioned Tenet 2; none addressed Tenet 3. Recognition of the influence of incarceration on the reproductive autonomy of Black women is limited. Conclusion: The findings from this review suggest a need to address (a) reproductive choice, (b) support goals, and (c) support of justice-involved Black women.

Sigma's 29th International Nursing Research Congress, Jul 20, 2018

Journal of Advanced Nursing, May 27, 2022

Aim: To describe the experiences of registered nurses working in a US healthcare system during th... more Aim: To describe the experiences of registered nurses working in a US healthcare system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: This qualitative thematic analysis study is a secondary analysis of stories submitted by nurses to a repository established by the parent study. Methods: Registered nurses working in various roles in a healthcare system submitted stories (N = 45) to open-ended prompts via an online repository between June 2020 and February 2021. A team of three nurse scientists coded the stories using Dedoose software. Initial codes were then reviewed by the team to synthesize initial coding into themes. The COREQ checklist was used to ensure research reporting guidelines were met. Results: Thematic analysis revealed three themes in a global theme of COVID-19 pandemic-related personal and professional evolution: (1) The art and science of pandemic nursing, (2) Persisting despite challenges; and (3) Learning as we went. Each of the three organizing themes were supported by basic themes. Conclusions: Identified themes affirm some of nursing's long-standing core values, such as the central role of human connectedness in restoring health, but findings also reflect new evolutionary processes of moral identity formation that occurred among nurses and the nursing profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impact: Findings from this study describe the processes by which nurses' moral identity evolved during a segment of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collectively, these evolutions represent important shifts in the nursing profession. Using findings from this study, nurse educators, nurse managers and healthcare administrators will be able to implement effective, sustainable policies and processes that meet the needs of both the community and the workforce. No Patient or Public Contribution: This study was designed to capture the experiences of nurses employed by one healthcare organization. However, it was not conducted using input or suggestions from the public or the patient population served by the organization.

Worldviews on Evidence-based Nursing, Sep 22, 2019

Background: Simulation is increasingly used as a training tool for acute care medical-surgical nu... more Background: Simulation is increasingly used as a training tool for acute care medical-surgical nurses to improve patient safety outcomes. A synthesis of the evidence is needed to describe the characteristics of research studies about acute care nurse simulation trainings and patient safety. An additional purpose is to examine the effects of acute care registered nurse (RN) simulation trainings on patient safety outcomes. Methods: Five Internet databases were searched for articles published on any date through October 2018 examining the effect of RN simulation trainings on patient safety outcomes in the adult acute care setting. Sample: N = 12 articles represented 844 RNs of varying experience levels and 271 interprofessional participants. Results: Nine studies (75%) used high-fidelity scenarios developed locally about high risk but infrequent events. Five studies (42%) incorporated interdisciplinary team members in the scenarios and/or outcome evaluations. Outcome measures were self-reported, direct observation, or clinical indicators. All studies in this review achieved improved patient safety outcomes. It is unknown how outcomes vary for different groups of RNs because of insufficient gender, ethnicity/race, and age reporting. Linking Evidence to Action: Findings support the design of simulation training research studies for patient safety outcomes and use of simulation training and research in acute care RNs. Additional high-quality research is needed to support this field. Future studies should include descriptors that characterize the sample (i.e., age, gender, education level, type of nursing degree, ethnicity or race, or years of experience); incorporate interdisciplinary teams; evaluate a combination of outcome measure types (i.e., self-report, direct observation, and clinical outcomes) both proximal and distal to the simulation; and that utilize standardized scenarios, validated outcome measure instruments, and standardized debriefing tools.

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, Jul 1, 2022

Nursing Research, 2019

Background Black men experience the highest rate of disability compared to White, Asian, and Hisp... more Background Black men experience the highest rate of disability compared to White, Asian, and Hispanic men. Yet, we know little about how Black men with disabilities experience the embodiment of their gender, race, social class, and disability positionalities and how they draw from their cultural backgrounds as they engage in health-seeking behaviors. Objectives The purpose of this study was to explore how young Black men experienced the onset of chronic disabling conditions while negotiating health-promoting activities in the context of gender, race, social class, disability positionalities, and culture. Methods This descriptive study used hermeneutic phenomenology to achieve study objectives. This study’s research questions were answered using audiotaped, one-on-one qualitative interviews, along with detailed field notes. Each participant was interviewed twice at a mutually decided upon location to ensure their privacy and comfort. Results In relation to their embodied interactions...

Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2013

Purpose-Although the inclusion of non-native-speaking participants in nursing research is importa... more Purpose-Although the inclusion of non-native-speaking participants in nursing research is important in every country where nursing research takes place, the literature contains little on the method of achieving quality translation while simultaneously addressing cost containment. We describe a process for evaluating translation adequacy and demonstrate its use in comparing procedures for translating data from non-native-speaking interviews. Organizing Construct-This work demonstrates a process for establishing, evaluating, and achieving translation adequacy when conducting qualitative research for cross-cultural comparisons. Method-In an ethnographic investigation of disability in Mexican American women, we describe a process for obtaining translation adequacy, defined here as the methodological goal whereby the quality of the translated text meets the needs of the specified study. Using a subset of responses transcribed from Spanish audiotapes into Spanish text, text was subjected to two separate translation processes, which were compared for adequacy based on error rates and accuracy of meaning as well as cost. Findings-The process for discriminating translation adequacy was sensitive to differences in certified versus noncertified translators. While the non-certified translation initially appeared to be seven times less expensive than the certified process, auditing and correcting errors in noncertified translations substantially increased cost. No errors were found with the certified translations. Conclusions-The level of translation adequacy needed for any qualitative study should be considered before beginning the study itself. Based on a predetermined level, translation choices

Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2011

Disability and Rehabilitation, 2013

Purpose-The objective of this study was to examine disablement as experienced by young adult Afri... more Purpose-The objective of this study was to examine disablement as experienced by young adult African American men and women with permanent mobility impairment. Methods-This study included a sample of 5 male and 5 female participants ranging in age from 22 to 39. An exploratory descriptive design and qualitative methods, including interviews and fieldnotes, were used. Interview data was analyzed using the process of inductive qualitative content analysis. Results-Basic desires for independence, shared intimacy, and psychological and physical health were not diminished by physical limitations. The disablement experience of this group is reflected in the themes of "Cumulative Losses" and "Sustained Desires." The findings of this study describe the high level of motivation that young adult African American men and women with disabilities have to improve levels of health and well-being within the context of their impairments. Conclusion-This study provides a better understanding of the contextual factors and experiences that may contribute to the development of further disability and subsequent healthrelated problems over time. Increased knowledge of the disablement experience of these young men and women may assist health care entities and social service providers in improving health care and rehabilitation efforts targeting this group.

Disability and Health Journal, 2011

Background-Overall, there is a dearth of research reporting mixed-method data collection procedur... more Background-Overall, there is a dearth of research reporting mixed-method data collection procedures using the LHC within disability research. Objective-This report provides practical knowledge on use of the life history calendar (LHC) from the perspective of a mixed-method life history study of mobility impairment situated within a qualitative paradigm. Methods-In this paper the method related literature referring to the LHC was reviewed along with its epistemological underpinnings. Further, the uses of the LHC in disability research were illustrated using preliminary data from reports of disablement in Mexican American and Non-Hispanic White women with permanent mobility impairment. Results-From our perspective, the LHC was most useful when approached from an interpretive paradigm when gathering data from women of varied ethnic and socioeconomic strata. While we found the LHC the most useful tool currently available for studying disablement over the life course, there were challenges associated with its use. The LHC required extensive interviewer training. In addition, large segments of time were needed for completion depending on the type of participant responses. Conclusions-Researchers planning to conduct a disability study may find our experience using the LHC valuable for anticipating issues that may arise when the LHC is used in mixed-method research.

Cancer Nursing, 2011

Continuing education Learning needs assessment Nursing education Background: Given the growing nu... more Continuing education Learning needs assessment Nursing education Background: Given the growing number of cancer survivors, all nurses must have current knowledge and skills to provide competent cancer care. Accordingly, access to evidence-based educational opportunities designed to promote ongoing competency must be ensured. Program offerings and services should be based on a systematic and periodic approach to provide appropriate programming that meets learners' self-identified needs, priorities, and self-reported gaps in existing knowledge and practice. Objective: The purpose of this article was to report the process and findings of a statewide needs assessment of cancer-related needs of nurses across all practice settings. Methods: A convenience sample of licensed nurses was recruited from throughout Texas to complete a learning needs assessment instrument. Results: Five hundred twenty-one nurses completed the survey. Results revealed several priority areas for educational programming, including clinical care topics, survivorship issues, tobacco cessation strategies, and clinical trials. Although results varied somewhat between oncology and nononcology nurses, both groups cited time constraints as the biggest barrier to integrating cancer-related knowledge and skills into their practice. Conclusion: Findings from the survey can be used to direct program priorities and approaches for ongoing educational services that promote delivery of competent cancer care. Implications for Practice: This approach to a cancer-focused needs assessment serves as an exemplar for nursing education leaders who are charged with developing and delivering cancer-specific programming for nurses.

Journal of Holistic Nursing, 2009

When compared with other racial and ethnic groups, African American men experience a great number... more When compared with other racial and ethnic groups, African American men experience a great number of health disparities. The factors that perpetuate health disparities among African American men are multidimensional and include lack of access to equitable health care, lack of knowledge and limited education about health promoting behaviors, lack of organizational trust and acceptability, the impact of masculinity on health, and psychological factors. This article explores the health promotion needs of African American men and the ability of the natural helper model to address those needs. Further discussion of its use by holistic nurses as a culturally tailored health promotion intervention targeting African American men is presented.

Ethnicity & disease

The purpose of our study was to examine the effects of socioeconomic status, acculturative stress... more The purpose of our study was to examine the effects of socioeconomic status, acculturative stress, discrimination, and marginalization as predictors of depression in pregnant Hispanic women. A prospective observational design was used. Central and Gulf coast areas of Texas in obstetrical offices. A convenience sample of 515 pregnant, low income, low medical risk, and self-identified Hispanic women who were between 22-24 weeks gestation was used to collect data. The predictor variables were socioeconomic status, discrimination, acculturative stress, and marginalization. The outcome variable was depression. Education, frequency of discrimination, age, and Anglo marginality were significant predictors of depressive symptoms in a linear regression model, F (6, 458) = 8.36, P<.0001. Greater frequency of discrimination was the strongest positive predictor of increased depressive symptoms. It is important that health care providers further understand the impact that age and experiences ...

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

Background Research indicates that the implicit biases and racist attitudes of healthcare workers... more Background Research indicates that the implicit biases and racist attitudes of healthcare workers are fundamental contributing factors to race-based health inequities. However, few studies and reviews appear to have examined the provision and effects of anti-racist education and training on post-licensure healthcare workers. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to explore what research methods are being used to ascertain the training healthcare workers are receiving postlicensure and to identify the goals and outcomes of this training. Methods Using PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar databases, peer-reviewed articles meeting inclusion criteria were identified and reviewed by the authors from March through October of 2020 in alignment with the renewed national focus on anti-racism and racial justice. Studies or initiatives involving students were excluded as were commentaries on studies and studies not specific to racism or anti-racism. Results Eleven articles were identified as meeting stipulated inclusion criteria. Few were outcome studies (n = 3), and many articles did not clearly delineate training methods, content, or outcomes assessed. Identified methods included group discussion, case studies, and online modules. Reported outcomes included increased self-awareness of implicit biases and racism. Only two studies focused specifically on nurses, with the majority of studies centering on physicians (n = 5). Conclusions A considerable knowledge gap exists regarding effective methods, tools, and outcomes to use for undoing racism and mitigating bias in healthcare professionals. Nothing less than a seismic paradigm shift is called for, one in which an anti-racist perspective informs all healthcare education, research, and practice.