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Papers by Anne Belcher
American Journal of Nursing, Apr 1, 2002
Journal of Nursing Education, Nov 1, 2016
Online graduate courses provide opportunities for faculty to use technology and digital applicati... more Online graduate courses provide opportunities for faculty to use technology and digital applications to enhance student learning and learning environments. In nursing education, as we become increasingly dependent on technology, it is important to ensure that both faculty and students add digital literacy to their repertoire of knowledge and skills. VoiceThread(©), one type of Web-based digital application tool, allows students and faculty to verbally communicate and collaborate asynchronously. This article discusses the use of VoiceThread technology in graduate nursing education and offers four examples of VoiceThread teaching methods: personal introductions, issues discussions, case presentations, and the elevator speech. Student participation in VoiceThread assignments is evaluated using leveled rubrics. A poll of the students in one of the graduate courses showed high overall satisfaction with VoiceThread in the online classroom. Strategies for effective use of VoiceThread technology to enhance student engagement and learning are recommended. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(11):655-658.].
American Journal of Critical Care, Jul 1, 2001
Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients... more Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients. To describe pain experiences of traumatically injured adults during the first 72 hours of hospitalization. Thirty multiply injured adults at a level I trauma center participated in the study. Pain was measured by using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and a visual analog scale. Subjects completed pain measures while at rest in a supine recumbent position and after a turn onto the side. The typical subject was 37 years old, had 4 major blunt trauma injuries, and had received the equivalent of 55.9 mg of morphine during the 24 hours before data collection. Mean at-rest scores were 26.5 on the pain-rating index, 2 on the present pain intensity index, and 34.6 on the visual analog scale. Immediately after the turn, mean scores on the visual analog scale increased from 25 to 48.1 (P = .002). Other pain scores after the turn did not differ significantly from at-rest values. Subjects who turned had lower scores on the visual analog scale at rest (P = .02) and less anxiety (P = .02) than did those who refused to turn. Ninety-six percent reported pain in the injured areas, and 36% reported pain related to biomedical devices. No relationship was found among reported pain and demographic, treatment, or clinical variables. Additional research is needed on pain at rest and during commonly performed procedures and on improved methods for pain relief in traumatically injured critically ill patients.
41st Biennial Convention (29 October - 2 November 2011), Jan 4, 2012
41st Biennial Convention (29 October - 2 November 2011), Jan 4, 2012
Evaluation & the Health Professions, Dec 1, 1994
Problem and Purpose: Being diagnosed with cancer engenders a confrontation with the finitude of l... more Problem and Purpose: Being diagnosed with cancer engenders a confrontation with the finitude of life (transitoriness), uncertainty and changes in locus of control. Transitoriness can be defined as a person’s confrontation with the finitude of human existence brought about by a terminal cancer diagnosis. It adversely influences patients’quality of life. Uncertainty negatively impacts quality of life; locus of control influences one’s level of anxiety and depression. A cancer diagnosis results in difficulty in envisioning a future after the cancer diagnosis, and influences subsequent ways of coping with the disease. Since the relationships between these concepts have only been studied in part, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and lung cancer. Significance: Investigating these associations in cancer patients will enhance understanding of their coping. A targeted intervention to better support GI and lung cancer patients in their experience o...
The clinical academic practice partnership (CAPP), a clinical redesign based on the dedicated edu... more The clinical academic practice partnership (CAPP), a clinical redesign based on the dedicated education unit concept, was developed and implemented by large, private school of nursing in collaboration with 4 clinical partners to provide quality clinical education, to explore new clinical models for the future, and to test an innovative clinical education design. An executive steering committee consisting of nursing leaders and educators from the school of nursing and the clinical institutions was established as the decision-making and planning components, with several collaborative task forces initiated to conduct the work and to accomplish the goals. This article will describe methods to initiate and to organize the key elements of this dedicated education unit-type clinical model, providing examples and an overview of the steps and elements needed as the development proceeded. After 18 months of implementation in 4 different nursing programs in 4 different clinical institutions, t...
American Journal of Critical Care, 2001
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ... more BACKGROUND: Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients. OBJECTIVES: To describe pain experiences of traumatically injured adults during the first 72 hours of hospitalization. METHODS: Thirty multiply injured adults at a level I trauma center participated in the study. Pain was measured by using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and a visual analog scale. Subjects completed pain measures while at rest in a supine recumbent position and after a turn onto the side. RESULTS: The typical subject was 37 years old, had 4 major blunt trauma injuries, and had received the equivalent of 55.9 mg of morphine during the 24 hours before data collection. Mean at-rest scores were 26.5 on the pain-rating index, 2 on the present pain intensity index, and 34.6 on the visual analog scale. Immediately after the turn, mean scores on the visual analog scale increased from 25 to 48.1 (P = .002). Other pain scores after the turn did not differ significantly...
Nursing spectrum (D.C./Baltimore metro ed.), Jan 6, 1995
AIDS and Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2002
Utilization of a competency-based approach to the development of individualized instructional pac... more Utilization of a competency-based approach to the development of individualized instructional packages in pharmacology for professional nursing students (DISS) The purpose of this study was to utilize a competency-based approach to the development of ...
MedEdPublish, Feb 28, 2023
Nursing Economics, Sep 1, 2018
This study describes aspects of computer group use as a vehicle for self-help by parents of child... more This study describes aspects of computer group use as a vehicle for self-help by parents of children with cancer. Using an electronic mail system, data were gathered from 73 parents who had participated in online support groups. Most participants were Caucasian, well educated, and reported annual incomes of more than $50,000. The perceived benefits of the computer group involvement were getting information, sharing experiences, receiving general support, venting feelings, gaining accessibility, and using writing. The disadvantages included "noise," negative emotions, large volume of mail, and lack of physical contact and proximity. The findings indicate that computer group use is more common in parents with relatively high socioeconomic status. There are certain advantages and disadvantages of computer group use that need to be recognized and addressed by health professionals and users.
American Journal of Nursing, 2000
Diane L. Krasner is a wound care consultant and adjunct associate professor at Johns Hopkins Univ... more Diane L. Krasner is a wound care consultant and adjunct associate professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore. Anne E. Belcher specializes in oncology nursing and is a professor and director of ...
Public Health Nursing, 2016
American Journal of Nursing, Apr 1, 2002
Journal of Nursing Education, Nov 1, 2016
Online graduate courses provide opportunities for faculty to use technology and digital applicati... more Online graduate courses provide opportunities for faculty to use technology and digital applications to enhance student learning and learning environments. In nursing education, as we become increasingly dependent on technology, it is important to ensure that both faculty and students add digital literacy to their repertoire of knowledge and skills. VoiceThread(©), one type of Web-based digital application tool, allows students and faculty to verbally communicate and collaborate asynchronously. This article discusses the use of VoiceThread technology in graduate nursing education and offers four examples of VoiceThread teaching methods: personal introductions, issues discussions, case presentations, and the elevator speech. Student participation in VoiceThread assignments is evaluated using leveled rubrics. A poll of the students in one of the graduate courses showed high overall satisfaction with VoiceThread in the online classroom. Strategies for effective use of VoiceThread technology to enhance student engagement and learning are recommended. [J Nurs Educ. 2016;55(11):655-658.].
American Journal of Critical Care, Jul 1, 2001
Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients... more Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients. To describe pain experiences of traumatically injured adults during the first 72 hours of hospitalization. Thirty multiply injured adults at a level I trauma center participated in the study. Pain was measured by using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and a visual analog scale. Subjects completed pain measures while at rest in a supine recumbent position and after a turn onto the side. The typical subject was 37 years old, had 4 major blunt trauma injuries, and had received the equivalent of 55.9 mg of morphine during the 24 hours before data collection. Mean at-rest scores were 26.5 on the pain-rating index, 2 on the present pain intensity index, and 34.6 on the visual analog scale. Immediately after the turn, mean scores on the visual analog scale increased from 25 to 48.1 (P = .002). Other pain scores after the turn did not differ significantly from at-rest values. Subjects who turned had lower scores on the visual analog scale at rest (P = .02) and less anxiety (P = .02) than did those who refused to turn. Ninety-six percent reported pain in the injured areas, and 36% reported pain related to biomedical devices. No relationship was found among reported pain and demographic, treatment, or clinical variables. Additional research is needed on pain at rest and during commonly performed procedures and on improved methods for pain relief in traumatically injured critically ill patients.
41st Biennial Convention (29 October - 2 November 2011), Jan 4, 2012
41st Biennial Convention (29 October - 2 November 2011), Jan 4, 2012
Evaluation & the Health Professions, Dec 1, 1994
Problem and Purpose: Being diagnosed with cancer engenders a confrontation with the finitude of l... more Problem and Purpose: Being diagnosed with cancer engenders a confrontation with the finitude of life (transitoriness), uncertainty and changes in locus of control. Transitoriness can be defined as a person’s confrontation with the finitude of human existence brought about by a terminal cancer diagnosis. It adversely influences patients’quality of life. Uncertainty negatively impacts quality of life; locus of control influences one’s level of anxiety and depression. A cancer diagnosis results in difficulty in envisioning a future after the cancer diagnosis, and influences subsequent ways of coping with the disease. Since the relationships between these concepts have only been studied in part, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in patients with gastrointestinal (GI) and lung cancer. Significance: Investigating these associations in cancer patients will enhance understanding of their coping. A targeted intervention to better support GI and lung cancer patients in their experience o...
The clinical academic practice partnership (CAPP), a clinical redesign based on the dedicated edu... more The clinical academic practice partnership (CAPP), a clinical redesign based on the dedicated education unit concept, was developed and implemented by large, private school of nursing in collaboration with 4 clinical partners to provide quality clinical education, to explore new clinical models for the future, and to test an innovative clinical education design. An executive steering committee consisting of nursing leaders and educators from the school of nursing and the clinical institutions was established as the decision-making and planning components, with several collaborative task forces initiated to conduct the work and to accomplish the goals. This article will describe methods to initiate and to organize the key elements of this dedicated education unit-type clinical model, providing examples and an overview of the steps and elements needed as the development proceeded. After 18 months of implementation in 4 different nursing programs in 4 different clinical institutions, t...
American Journal of Critical Care, 2001
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ... more BACKGROUND: Little is known about the acute pain experiences of traumatically injured critically ill patients. OBJECTIVES: To describe pain experiences of traumatically injured adults during the first 72 hours of hospitalization. METHODS: Thirty multiply injured adults at a level I trauma center participated in the study. Pain was measured by using the McGill Pain Questionnaire and a visual analog scale. Subjects completed pain measures while at rest in a supine recumbent position and after a turn onto the side. RESULTS: The typical subject was 37 years old, had 4 major blunt trauma injuries, and had received the equivalent of 55.9 mg of morphine during the 24 hours before data collection. Mean at-rest scores were 26.5 on the pain-rating index, 2 on the present pain intensity index, and 34.6 on the visual analog scale. Immediately after the turn, mean scores on the visual analog scale increased from 25 to 48.1 (P = .002). Other pain scores after the turn did not differ significantly...
Nursing spectrum (D.C./Baltimore metro ed.), Jan 6, 1995
AIDS and Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 2002
Utilization of a competency-based approach to the development of individualized instructional pac... more Utilization of a competency-based approach to the development of individualized instructional packages in pharmacology for professional nursing students (DISS) The purpose of this study was to utilize a competency-based approach to the development of ...
MedEdPublish, Feb 28, 2023
Nursing Economics, Sep 1, 2018
This study describes aspects of computer group use as a vehicle for self-help by parents of child... more This study describes aspects of computer group use as a vehicle for self-help by parents of children with cancer. Using an electronic mail system, data were gathered from 73 parents who had participated in online support groups. Most participants were Caucasian, well educated, and reported annual incomes of more than $50,000. The perceived benefits of the computer group involvement were getting information, sharing experiences, receiving general support, venting feelings, gaining accessibility, and using writing. The disadvantages included "noise," negative emotions, large volume of mail, and lack of physical contact and proximity. The findings indicate that computer group use is more common in parents with relatively high socioeconomic status. There are certain advantages and disadvantages of computer group use that need to be recognized and addressed by health professionals and users.
American Journal of Nursing, 2000
Diane L. Krasner is a wound care consultant and adjunct associate professor at Johns Hopkins Univ... more Diane L. Krasner is a wound care consultant and adjunct associate professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore. Anne E. Belcher specializes in oncology nursing and is a professor and director of ...
Public Health Nursing, 2016