Amy O Calvin

Summary

Affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Haemodialysis patients and end-of-life decisions: a theory of personal preservation
    Amy Olivier Calvin
    Department of Acute and Continuing Care, School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
    J Adv Nurs 46:558-66. 2004
  2. ncbi Examining older adults' perceptions of health care providers: identifying important aspects of older adults' relationships with physicians and nurses
    Amy O Calvin
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, 77030, USA
    J Gerontol Nurs 33:6-12. 2007
  3. ncbi The neuroscience ICU nurse's perceptions about end-of-life care
    Amy O Calvin
    School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
    J Neurosci Nurs 39:143-50. 2007
  4. ncbi The cardiovascular intensive care unit nurse's experience with end-of-life care: a qualitative descriptive study
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, USA
    Intensive Crit Care Nurs 25:214-20. 2009
  5. ncbi Assessing advance care planning readiness in individuals with kidney failure
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, TX, USA
    Nephrol Nurs J 33:165-70. 2006
  6. ncbi Understanding of genetics among older adults
    Lorraine Frazier
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, USA
    J Nurs Scholarsh 38:126-32. 2006
  7. ncbi A legacy for the children--attitudes of older adults in the United Kingdom to genetic testing
    Heather Skirton
    Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Taunton, UK, and St Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
    J Clin Nurs 15:565-73. 2006
  8. ncbi Managing cardiac devices near the end of life: a survey of hospice and palliative care providers
    Laura J Morrison
    Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
    Am J Hosp Palliat Care 27:545-51. 2010
  9. ncbi How are you facilitating advance directives in your clinical nurse specialist practice?
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
    Clin Nurse Spec 16:293-4. 2002

Detail Information

Publications9

  1. ncbi Haemodialysis patients and end-of-life decisions: a theory of personal preservation
    Amy Olivier Calvin
    Department of Acute and Continuing Care, School of Nursing, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
    J Adv Nurs 46:558-66. 2004
    ..Existing theoretical models offer an incomplete explanation of end-of-life treatment decisions in haemodialysis patients...
  2. ncbi Examining older adults' perceptions of health care providers: identifying important aspects of older adults' relationships with physicians and nurses
    Amy O Calvin
    University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, 77030, USA
    J Gerontol Nurs 33:6-12. 2007
    ..Older adults want to engage in a caring, respectful, and educational relationship with their health care providers, which is consistent with fundamental professional values...
  3. ncbi The neuroscience ICU nurse's perceptions about end-of-life care
    Amy O Calvin
    School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
    J Neurosci Nurs 39:143-50. 2007
    ..Results of this study provide a basis for offering emotional support to NICU nurses who care for patients at the end of life...
  4. ncbi The cardiovascular intensive care unit nurse's experience with end-of-life care: a qualitative descriptive study
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, USA
    Intensive Crit Care Nurs 25:214-20. 2009
    ....
  5. ncbi Assessing advance care planning readiness in individuals with kidney failure
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, TX, USA
    Nephrol Nurs J 33:165-70. 2006
    ..The instrument showed preliminary evidence of content validity (overall content validity index = 0.90) and internal consistency reliability of the scale (Cronbach's alpha = 0.73)...
  6. ncbi Understanding of genetics among older adults
    Lorraine Frazier
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, School of Nursing, USA
    J Nurs Scholarsh 38:126-32. 2006
    ....
  7. ncbi A legacy for the children--attitudes of older adults in the United Kingdom to genetic testing
    Heather Skirton
    Faculty of Health and Social Work, University of Plymouth, Taunton, UK, and St Luke s Episcopal Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
    J Clin Nurs 15:565-73. 2006
    ..The aim of this study was to assess understanding of genetics and attitudes towards genetic testing for clinical and research purposes in a group of older adults in the UK...
  8. ncbi Managing cardiac devices near the end of life: a survey of hospice and palliative care providers
    Laura J Morrison
    Department of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
    Am J Hosp Palliat Care 27:545-51. 2010
    ..As more terminal patients have these devices, research and education on device management protocols/guidelines and on provider communication skills are critical...
  9. ncbi How are you facilitating advance directives in your clinical nurse specialist practice?
    Amy O Calvin
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, USA
    Clin Nurse Spec 16:293-4. 2002