Abstract

A three-day breast health and palliative care education symposium was conducted in Haiti (2018) to inform nursing curricula in an effort to improve breast health for Haitian women. The symposium was attended by nursing and midwifery educators and leaders in Haiti. Discussions are ongoing for future collaboration in these areas.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Author Details

Mary Ellen Tresgallo, DNP, MPH, ACHPN, Academic division, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, New York, USA; Marie Carmel Garcon, DNP, OCN, Columbia Doctors/NPG, Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, New York, USA; Jennifer Dohrn, DNP, CNM, FAAN; Adena Bargad, PhD, CNM -- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, New York, USA

Sigma Membership

Theta Tau

Lead Author Affiliation

Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

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Format Type

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Breast Health, Haiti Nursing Curriculum Development, Palliative Care

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Integration of breast health and palliative care in the nursing curriculum in Haiti

Washington, DC, USA

A three-day breast health and palliative care education symposium was conducted in Haiti (2018) to inform nursing curricula in an effort to improve breast health for Haitian women. The symposium was attended by nursing and midwifery educators and leaders in Haiti. Discussions are ongoing for future collaboration in these areas.