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Long Live The King His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun Nursing Research Newsletter Mahidol University Vol.10 No.1 January - March 2017 Faculty of Nursing ISSN 1906-0536

News Newsletter Nursing Research & Events Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University Research Development Capacity Project for Academic Staffs: Initiative FON Plan This project was launched by Nursing social impact research. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing, FON, Research Center (NRC) of Faculty of Nursing The discussion on “Research Topics: In gave a practical talk on research design and (FON), Mahidol University. Its purpose was to the selection of proper statistics. enhance research capacity of both new and Pursuit of High Impact and Fundable Study” seniors faculty members in order to produce by Associate Professor Dr. Prangtip Chayaput, Then the following informative sessions high impact research projects which affect Associate Dean for Research of FON, Mahidol connecting our staffs with the challenges on social well-being. University. It touched on the national research more nursing research focuses were led by policy and interesting nursing research issues distinguished guests, experts, and lecturers According to FON’s visions and missions, concerning the 20-year national strategic emphasizing on specific solid topics; such as, NRC offers many research related activities plan. The meeting was followed by workshops proper use of statistics for nursing research, throughout the year as strategic plans priority to develop knowledge translation research management of the quantitative descriptive to support either academic faculties or sup- questions. The encouraging and productive data, representation of findings, manuscripts porting staffs. This project is the one of those workshop of “Literature Review: Making It writing for national and international publica- this year for FON academic staffs. Easy with Right Key Words,” with Ms. Surang tions, and grant application. Moreover, after Sirorojsakul, an expert librarian and head of completion of this project, the research ca- A combination of invited lectures series library services division at FON, was accom- pacity of faculty members taking part in all and workshops would serve as a platform of plished for how to use proper databases and proposed sessions would be strengthened. knowledge for research capacity develop- key words to search any related studies and ment to conduct high quality nursing studies. literatures. Summarized By The customized topics related to national Lecturer Dr. Warunee Phligbua research policy strategic plan and others had Consequently, Assistant Professor Dr. equipped the participating staffs to conduct Nopporn Vongsirimas from Department of Congratulations to all faculty members who received research funds from Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), Cerebos Awards, Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF), The Foundation of Oral Health and China Medical Board of New York, Inc. (CMB), Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University in 2017 as follows: Source of Funding: Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI) Title: PD Telehealth: System development and effectiveness evaluation for the improvement of health outcomes in patient with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth (Department of Medical Nursing) Source of Funding: Cerebos Awards Title: Maternal, social and workplace factors contributing to exclusive breastfeeding among urban employed mothers in Thailand: a case-control study. Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Pornnapa Tangsuksan (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing) Source of Funding: Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) Title: Evaluation of Education and Care Management in Early Children According to Thailand National Standards. Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Somsiri Rungamornrat (Department of Pediatric Nursing) Source of Funding: China Medical Board of New York, Inc. (CMB) Title: Development of health promotion program for pregnant adolescent with family participation. Principal Investigator: Lect. Jitrapee Buranasak (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing) Source of Funding: China Medical Board of New York, Inc. (CMB) Title: Patterns of causal relationship of sexually transmitted infections among women attending gynecology clinics. Principal Investigator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nanthana Thananowan (Department of Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing) Source of Funding: The Foundation of Oral Health Title: Pilot Study of Oral Health Literacy for Thai Working-Aged Population. Principal Investigator: Asst. Prof. Dr. Napaporn Wanitkun (Department of Surgical Nursing) Vol. 10 No. 1 January - March 2017 Page 2 ISSN 1906-0536

Research Newsletter Nursing Research HIGHTLIGHTS Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University Factors Associated with the Retention in Care after Delivery among Thai Mothers with HIV Thiwarphorn Chalermpichai, Ameporn Ratintorn, Siriorn Sindhu, Winai Ratanasuwan, Nancy Reynolds Abstract The objectives of this retrospective cross-sectional study were to investigate the prevalence and predictive factors in retention of care during the first year after delivery among Thai mothers with HIV. The sample consisted of 185 mothers with HIV infection who gave birth at a public hospital from January 2010 to December 2012. Recruitment and enrollment took place from March - July 2014. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and telephone interviews by using 5 questionnaires: the Personal Information, Access to Health Care, Receiving HIV Care, Attitudes toward Health Care Providers, and Short Form-HIV Stigma Scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses. Results showed that 77.3% of the participants were retained in care at the HIV clinics with 46.5% at obstetric and gynecology clinics. The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that the predictive factors of retention in care at HIV clinics explained 80% of the variance. The factors predictive of retention in care at obstetric and gyne­cology clinics were official referral and disclosure of HIV status. These factors explained 14% of the variance of retention in care at these clinics. The results suggest that health care providers should have an effective system to refer patients to their registered hospital and Improve benefits of health coverage to be relevant to patients’ need. In addition, the management of HIV care should address the individual patient's self-disclosure. Source: Chalermpichai T, Ratintorn A, Sindhu S, Ratanasuwan W, Reynolds N. Factors associated with the retention in care after delivery among Thai mothers with HIV.. Pacific Rim Int J Nurs Res 2016;20(3):225-37. Chalermpichai, T., Ratintorn, A., Sindhu, S., Ratanasuwan, W., & Reynolds, N. (2016). Factors associated with the retention in care after delivery among Thai mothers with HIV. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 20(3), 225-237. Primary Brain Tumors in Thais: Symptom Experience and Predicting Factors Natthacha Chiannilkulchai, Orapan Thosingha, Usavadee Asdornwised, Prasert Sarnvivad, Chukiat Viwatwongkasem Abstract This longitudinal repeated-measure study aimed to evaluate the occurrence, severity, and interference of the common symptoms and their predicting factors of Thais with primary brain tumors before, during, and at the end of radiotherapy. One hundred and sixteen adult and older participants were recruited from three hospitals residing in the metropolitan area of Bangkok. The measures used were a demo- graphic and medical record form, the Mini-Mental State Examination and the M.D Anderson Symptom Inventory-Brain Tumor. Results revealed that the most common symptoms found in various occurrence and severity dimensions were: fatigue, drowsiness, sleep disturbances, difficulty remembering, and change in appearance. Fatigue and sleep disturbance were the most common symptoms occurring and their severity existed from the beginning to end of radiotherapy. The type of radiotherapy predicted the occurrence and the severity of fatigue, sleep disturbance, difficulty remembering, change in appearance, and feeling upset. Tumor laterality predicted the severi­ ty of fatigue, difficulty remembering, change in appearance, pain, and feeling upset, whereas, tumor location predicted only the severity of drowsiness, difficulty remembering and visual impairment. Tumor type predicted the severity of most common symptoms. It is recommended that nurses should be aware of these symptoms in order to facilitate patients to obtain smooth transition during radiotherapy. Nurses who work in radiotherapy clinics and in wards with patients with brain tumours receiving this treatment, should be trained and encouraged to use the scales to assess patients’ symptoms. A nursing practice guideline needs to be developed to care for patients receiving radiotherapy, emphasizing symptom assessment and management, and follow up care as well as evaluating patients’ clinical outcomes. Source: Chiannikulchai N, Thosingha O, Asdornwised U, Sarnvivad P, Viwatwongkasem C. Primary brain tumors in Thais: symptom experience and predicting factors. Pacific Rim Int J Nurs Res 2016;20(4):275-92. Chiannikulchai, N., Thosingha, O., Asdornwised, U., Sarnvivad, P., & Viwatwongkasem, C.. (2016). Primary brain tumors in Thais: Symptom experience and predicting factors. 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Report Newsletter Nursing Research HEADLINE Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University Visiting Leading Institutions of MU for Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation Collaborations Faculty members of FON, Mahidol University had a great opportunity to visit three leading institutions in research and inno- vation at Mahidol University; consisted of College of Sport Sci- ence and Technology, Institute of Nutrition and Ratchasuda Col- lege. The FON members received a very warm welcome from Director/ Associate Dean for research, research teams and aca- demic staffs of each institution and vigorously exchanged experi- ences on conducting research in seeking of possible opportuni- ties for research collaborations among those institutions. The dis- cussion on available research resources, facilities, innovations and laboratory visits, as well as staff meeting mainly focused on creating possible collaborations within specialized areas. A total of 30 FON members and staffs involved this inspiring activity. At the College of Sport Science and Technology, Sport Science laboratory and its technology, such as Biodex isokinetic multi-jointed machine for collecting data of affecting factors in human movement and types of muscles and saliva test for stress hormone level, were demonstrated. As for the Institute of Nutrition, foods and nutritional status in the elderly, foods for prevention and risk reduction of diseases and nutritional products for patients with dysphagia were ad- dressed. Finally, at the Ratchasuda College, various innovations were illustrated. Learning center for the disable rehabilitation, especially for the blind, was among the Top of the country. Learn- ing of those research activities and innovations would give a great chance for FON academic staffs to collaborate the future multidisciplinary research. Summarized By Associate Professor Dr. Somsiri Rungamornrat NRN Dear Readers, Editorial Long Live His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun. After the depth of heartfelt sorrow, Thai people are very welcomed the new King who is styled as Rama X Consultant Associate Professor Dr. Yajai Sitthimongkol and the beloved son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Editor-in-Chief Associate Professor Dr. Prangtip Chayaput In the grace of the new King, \"Crown Prince Hospitals\" was established through the King's funds to serve as Editorial Board Associate Professor Dr. Somsiri Rungamornrat medical and health care centers for people living in remote areas. The new King has continued the late King's pro­ Lecturer Dr. Warunee Phligbua jects as to improve all Thai people's quality of life as well. Owner Miss Srisuda Klayklongjit His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will carry forward his leadership and Mr. Sutthisak Srisawad legacy as the heart and soul of the Thai people and the Thai nation. May Thailand be able to develop successfully, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University bringing about prosperity, peace, unity and harmony in response to the royal aspirations, under a democratic 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, administration with the King as the Head of State. Bangkok 10700, THAILAND We profoundly praise His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun in our love. Tel: 662-419-7466-80 Fax: 662-412-8415 Long May He Reign. With Deep Respect, Prangtip Chayaput, RN, PhD Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research, FON Editor-in-Chief Vol. 10 No. 1 January - March 2017 Page 4 ISSN 1906-0536