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University of Texas Arlington - Nursing

Nurse Scientist , Certified Nurse Educator, Education Specialist, Speaker
Maxine
Adegbola
Dallas, Texas
Dr. Maxine Adegbola, an experienced, dynamic, visionary healthcare leader and higher education specialist, is an excellent public speaker, seasoned educator-researcher-scientist who is passionate about advocating for individuals with global healthcare needs.

A core mission of my life and work is to offer and enable the provision of culturally relevant, holistic healthcare, and thus improve the quality of life for global populations. As a passionate international speaker, I offer eclectic insights into global healthcare issues. Being a servant-leader who constantly shares and learns, I relish opportunities where I can add value and promote leadership and professional development for others. My recent achievements include education, mentoring and preparation of undergraduate and graduate nurses at the university level. Additionally I inspire and influence clinical nurses to incorporate research into their practice.

In my spare time, I try to carefully balance my work life with some of my other passions: writing,ornamental gardening, reading and spending time with my family.

Experience

    Education

    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

      Nursing Science
      Dissertation: Relationship of spirituality, self-efficacy, and quality of life among adults with sickle cell disease.

    • The University of Texas at Arlington

      Associate Professor, Clinical Nursing


      Nurse scientist who educates on-line and on-campus undergraduate and graduate students who seek a career in nursing science. Public speaker who presents health- related topics to healthcare and public groups Designs, conducts and translates into practice research studies related to improving health outcomes and quality of life for global populations in areas of chronic pain and sleep. As a subject matter [content] expert writes and readily communicates healthcare and palliative care needs to policy makers and stakeholders. Assist industry partners in translating research into the practice setting, and work with leaders and nurses in practice to: design and execute research studies, disseminate research findings as publications and presentations and have a sustainable reserach agenda for Magnet requirements.

    • The University of Texas at Arlington


      Committees: • Strategic Planning Council for Hispanic Studies in Nursing & Health, fall 2015 to present • Chair, Committee on Professional Nursing Peer Review, fall 2015 to present • Active member of PhD Nursing committee, fall 2013 to present

    • City University of New York-Hunter College

      MSN

      Nursing Science

    • City University of New York-Hunter College

      BSN

      Nursing Science

    • The University of the West Indies, Mona

      UHWI, Mona -Diploma in Nursing

      Nursing
      Batch 74

    • University of Texas at Arlington

      Assistant Professor


      Educate and mentor students and individuals who choose nursing science as a career. Additionally as a nurse scientist, I design ,conduct and translate into practice research studies that seek to improve healthcare outcomes, and improve quality of life for individuals and populations globally. I skillfully network and collaborate with other disciplines to enhance improved healthcare outcomes.

    Publications

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Google Scholar Publications- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

      Google Scholar

      Google Scholar publications https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Google Scholar Publications- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

      Google Scholar

      Google Scholar publications https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

    • Using Lived Experiences of Adults to Understand Chronic Pain: Sickle Cell Disease, an Exemplar

      I-Manager's Journal of Nursing vol1,3, PMC3398812

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Google Scholar Publications- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

      Google Scholar

      Google Scholar publications https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

    • Using Lived Experiences of Adults to Understand Chronic Pain: Sickle Cell Disease, an Exemplar

      I-Manager's Journal of Nursing vol1,3, PMC3398812

    • Relevance of Service Learning to Nursing Education

      The ABNF[Association of Black Nursing Faculty] Journal

      ABNFjournal 2013, 24:2, 39

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Google Scholar Publications- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

      Google Scholar

      Google Scholar publications https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

    • Using Lived Experiences of Adults to Understand Chronic Pain: Sickle Cell Disease, an Exemplar

      I-Manager's Journal of Nursing vol1,3, PMC3398812

    • Relevance of Service Learning to Nursing Education

      The ABNF[Association of Black Nursing Faculty] Journal

      ABNFjournal 2013, 24:2, 39

    • Voices of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease Pain

      The Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      The journal of the National Black Nurses Association, 2013, volume 23:2, 16-23

    • Lessons Learned from Politics: Translate into Healthcare Delivery

      The ABNF journal

      editorial. volume 24 , 2

    • Sleep Quality, Pain and Self-Efficacy among Community-Dwelling Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Journal of the National Black Nurses Association

      Future assessments, interventions and research should include comprehensive sleep and pain evaluations, and measures to improve self-efficacy and sleep quality, as well as measures to decrease pain among community-dwelling adults with sickle cell disease. https://uta-ir.tdl.org/uta-ir/bitstream/handle/10106/25167/Adegbola_SleepQuality_SickleCellNBNA26%201.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y

    • Spirituality Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life among Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Southern Online Journal of Nursing Research 2011 and NIH Public Access

      Spirituality and self-efficacy both have been identified as factors that contribute to management of chronic illnesses and quality of life (QOL). For individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), the lifespan is increasing, but adults report low self-efficacy, ineffective coping skills and poor QOL. The care of adult patients with SCD requires a complex, multidisciplinary team approach with a focus not only on physiological, psychological, and social needs, but also on spiritual needs. However, spirituality, self-efficacy and QOL have been little studied in individuals with SCD. This study explored the relationships among spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL in adults with SCD. The study used a descriptive correlational design. Prospective participants, 18 years and older, were invited to participate in the study through a mail out and electronic survey. Individuals who reported high levels of spirituality and self-efficacy reported high levels of QOL. Self-efficacy and spirituality accounted for more than 50%, of the variance in QOL. This study provides information about the roles that spirituality, self-efficacy, and QOL play in the lives of adults with SCD and gives direction for developing holistic interventions. Keywords: Spirituality, holistic, sickle cell disease, self-efficacy, quality of life, chronic illness

    • Pain Assessment of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

      Sigma Teta Tau International [STTI]- abstract for presentation at STTI Biennial Conference

      Session presented on: Monday, November 18, 2013 by Maxine Adegbola, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Objective: Sickle cell disease is a global health problem. Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer and report dissatisfaction with management approaches to chronic pain, which at times has an acute exacerbation. Healthcare providers do not clearly understand the pain from the individual’s perspective, and are challenged to effectively manage this unique pain. The purpose of presentation is to discuss the lived experiences of adults with SCD-related pain. Method: A phenomenological study that used open-ended interviewing of adult SCD patients was conducted to describe the lived experiences of chronic pain from the individual’s perspective. Participants were recruited from a SCD community based support group. Results: The major theme from the analyzed data identified that individuals’ belief that assessment of pain with the current numeric pain scale does not accurately capture the intensity of the pain. Conclusion: Adults with SCD pain report perceived inadequate assessment and treatment of chronic pain. Research findings will help providers, clinicians and researchers gain a better understanding of the individual’s pain experiences, and give direction for offering personalized, culturally specific and appropriately tailored interventions and pain management approaches. http://hdl.handle.net/10755/308124

    • Scholarly Tailgating Defined: The Giant Wind for Scholars and Scientists who wish to Succeed

      The ABNF journal

      ABNF journal 24:1, 17-20

    • Google Scholar Publications- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

      Google Scholar

      Google Scholar publications https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_P40778AAAAJ&hl=en&citsig=AMstHGQr6BVdrYxwZOvxi5cj1QSsYQM1Ig

    • Using Lived Experiences of Adults to Understand Chronic Pain: Sickle Cell Disease, an Exemplar

      I-Manager's Journal of Nursing vol1,3, PMC3398812

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    • Questioning Learners to Further Understanding

      http://blog.uta.edu/linklab/2014/09/25/teaching-tip-questioning-learners-to-further-understanding/

      Teaching Tip- Muddiest Point Questioning Learners to Further Understanding Educators who learn to ask the right, yet “dirty” question of learners will empower learners to freely seek clarification and reflectively revisit content. After any sharing of information the classic classroom assessment technique [CAT], Muddiest Point question, as described by Angelo and Cross [1993] will embolden the learner to seek clarification. Additionally, the educator receives feedback on learners’ knowledge, recall and understanding. This classroom assessment techniques offers formative feedback, and the possibility of revisiting unclear and muddy areas, thus enhancing learning. Simply, ask what is the muddiest point in _____________________? The learner will give feedback on areas that lack clarity. The beauty of this question is that it takes the onus of lack of understanding off the learner and objectifies the muddiness of delivery or content. By responding to the learner’s muddiest point[s], the teacher offers clarification. Even though the Angelo and Cross classic was published in 1993, the effectives of this classroom assessment technique [CAT] is reliable, simple to use and effectively assesses individuals’ understanding of content. The specific reference is Angelo, T. A. and Cross, K. P. [1993]. Classroom Assessment Techniques, 2nd ed. San Francisco: Jossey –Bass Publications. Maxine A. Adegbola, adegbola@uta.edu , Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

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