Sandra J Mixer
Biographic Data
| ID | 4218172 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sandra J Mixer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sandra J |
| FAMILY NAME | Mixer |
| SIGNATURE | MIXER S J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tennessee–Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0469-8963 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Influences of Faith on Rural Appalachian Older Adult Health
INTRODUCTION: Rural Appalachian older adults (RAOAs) constitute a vulnerable population and experience significant health disparities. The combination of age, poverty, rural residence, health care provider shortages, and limited transportation increases risks for poor health outcomes. Spirituality enhances older adult health; however, little is known about spirituality-health linkages of RAOAs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover…
A Covid-Related Inquiry-Focused Online Assignment for Undergraduate Nursing Students
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Advance Care Planning for African Americans
INTRODUCTION: Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low, with even lower completion rates among African Americans (AAs). This study's purpose was to identify culturally based meanings, expressions, and traditions of end-of-life (EOL) advance care planning (ACP) and decision making in order to promote culturally congruent nursing care among African Americans. METHODOLOGY: Leininger's Culture Care Theory and Ethnonursi…
Preparing the RN Workforce to Care for Urban and Rural Underserved Populations in Community-Based Integrated Primary Care
Cultural Influences on Childhood Obesity in Ethnic Minorities
Introduction: Childhood obesity remains an unrelenting public health problem disproportionately affecting ethnic minorities. Although research has examined ethnicity as a factor of childhood obesity, few studies have examined cultural influences. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the qualitative evidence of cultural influences on childhood obesity in ethnic minority groups. Methodology: Selective sampling of studies since 2008 …
Culturally Congruent End-of-Life Care
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Care Planning for African Americans
Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low. Studies report even lower completion rates among African Americans are affected by demographic variables, cultural distinctives related to patient autonomy, mistrust of the health care system, low health literacy, strong spiritual beliefs, desire for aggressive interventions, importance of family–communal decision making, and presence of comorbidities. An integrative review …
Discovery of the Meanings, Expressions, and Practices Related to Malaria Care Among the Maasai
Purpose: Although malaria is preventable and treatable, morbidity and mortality from this disease continue among the Maasai of Southern Kenya. Prior to this study, the Maasai’s generic and professional malaria care/cure practices were largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to discover, describe, and systematically analyze meanings, expressions, and practices that promote culturally congruent malaria care among this population. Design: The…
Transcultural Nursing Scholar’s Corner
Ethnonursing
Nurse anthropologist, Madeleine Leininger, developed the culture care theory and ethnonursing research method to help researchers study transcultural human care phenomena and discover the knowledge nurses need to provide care in an increasingly multicultural world. The authors propose that the ethnonursing method can be useful for research that addresses providing care in other disciplines, including education, administration, physical, occupatio…
Chapter 4
Ethnonursing
Nurse anthropologist, Madeleine Leininger, developed the culture care theory and ethnonursing research method to help researchers study transcultural human care phenomena and discover the knowledge nurses need to provide care in an increasingly multicultural world. The authors propose that the ethnonursing method can be useful for research that addresses providing care in other disciplines, including education, administration, physical, occupatio…
Chapter 4
Ethnonursing
Nurse anthropologist, Madeleine Leininger, developed the culture care theory and ethnonursing research method to help researchers study transcultural human care phenomena and discover the knowledge nurses need to provide care in an increasingly multicultural world. The authors propose that the ethnonursing method can be useful for research that addresses providing care in other disciplines, including education, administration, physical, occupatio…
Transcultural Nursing Scholar’s Corner
Discovery of the Meanings, Expressions, and Practices Related to Malaria Care Among the Maasai
Purpose: Although malaria is preventable and treatable, morbidity and mortality from this disease continue among the Maasai of Southern Kenya. Prior to this study, the Maasai’s generic and professional malaria care/cure practices were largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to discover, describe, and systematically analyze meanings, expressions, and practices that promote culturally congruent malaria care among this population. Design: The…
Culturally Congruent End-of-Life Care
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Care Planning for African Americans
Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low. Studies report even lower completion rates among African Americans are affected by demographic variables, cultural distinctives related to patient autonomy, mistrust of the health care system, low health literacy, strong spiritual beliefs, desire for aggressive interventions, importance of family–communal decision making, and presence of comorbidities. An integrative review …
Preparing the RN Workforce to Care for Urban and Rural Underserved Populations in Community-Based Integrated Primary Care
Cultural Influences on Childhood Obesity in Ethnic Minorities
Introduction: Childhood obesity remains an unrelenting public health problem disproportionately affecting ethnic minorities. Although research has examined ethnicity as a factor of childhood obesity, few studies have examined cultural influences. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the qualitative evidence of cultural influences on childhood obesity in ethnic minority groups. Methodology: Selective sampling of studies since 2008 …
A Covid-Related Inquiry-Focused Online Assignment for Undergraduate Nursing Students
Cultural Aspects of End-of-Life Advance Care Planning for African Americans
INTRODUCTION: Advance directive completion rates among the general population are low, with even lower completion rates among African Americans (AAs). This study's purpose was to identify culturally based meanings, expressions, and traditions of end-of-life (EOL) advance care planning (ACP) and decision making in order to promote culturally congruent nursing care among African Americans. METHODOLOGY: Leininger's Culture Care Theory and Ethnonursi…
Influences of Faith on Rural Appalachian Older Adult Health
INTRODUCTION: Rural Appalachian older adults (RAOAs) constitute a vulnerable population and experience significant health disparities. The combination of age, poverty, rural residence, health care provider shortages, and limited transportation increases risks for poor health outcomes. Spirituality enhances older adult health; however, little is known about spirituality-health linkages of RAOAs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to discover…
Medicine (10 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Health care (6 works) · Gerontology (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Cultural Competency in Health Care (3 works) · End-of-life care (3 works) · MEDLINE (3 works)