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Interventions in nursing: Can education and protocols make a difference?

Abstract

Cosmetologists frequently develop occupational skin disease related to workplace exposures. The results of this study suggest use of an educational intervention can increase knowledge of occupational skin disease and use of preventive strategies for hairdresser cosmetology students.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Kara Haughtigan, DNP; Eve Main, DNP; Tonya Bragg-Underwood, DNP, MSN -- School of Nursing, Western Kentucky University School of Nursing, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA; Cecilia Watkins, PhD, Public Health Department, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Theta

Lead Author Affiliation

Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Cosmetology, Occupational Skin Disease, Prevention

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Improving occupational skin disease knowledge and prevention for cosmetology students

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Cosmetologists frequently develop occupational skin disease related to workplace exposures. The results of this study suggest use of an educational intervention can increase knowledge of occupational skin disease and use of preventive strategies for hairdresser cosmetology students.