CARMENCITA ABAQUIN

• Who is Carmencita M. Abaquin?

  A nurse with Master's and Doctoral degrees
• What is Carmencita M. Abaquin known for?

  Expertise in Medical-Surgical and Oncologic Nursing
• What position did Carmencita M. Abaquin hold at the University of the Philippines College of Nursing?

  Secretary of the College of Nursing
• What does her appointment as Chairman of the Board of Nursing signify?

  Her competence and integrity in nursing
• What award did Carmencita M. Abaquin receive in 2019?

  PRC Professional of the Year 2019
• What is the focus of the dissertation titled "Prepare Me" by Carmencita Abaquin?

  Holistic nursing interventions for cancer patients
• When was the dissertation "Prepare Me" published?

  October 1999
• What trend has been observed regarding cancer incidence in the Philippines?

  It has significantly increased
• What type of needs do patients with advanced progressive cancer have?

  More complex needs
• What is necessary to address the needs of advanced progressive cancer patients?

  Development of specific interventions
• What does the "Prepare Me" program emphasize?

  A holistic approach to nursing care
• What are the key concepts of the "Prepare Me" theory?

  • Presence
  • Reminisce Therapy
  • Prayer
  • Relaxation Activities
  • Meditation
  • Values Clarification
• What does "presence" in nursing refer to?

  Being with another during times of need
• What is reminisce therapy?

  Recall of past experiences to adapt
• What does prayer represent in the context of nursing interventions?

  Spiritual practices connecting to a being
• What are relaxation activities aimed at?

  Decreasing pain, muscle tension, and anxiety
• How can meditation be practiced?

  Through music and relaxation techniques
• What is the purpose of values clarification in nursing?

  To assist individuals in decision making
• What dimensions does the study address for cancer patients?

  • Ability to be in control
  • Maintaining dignity
• What was the main objective of the study on "Prepare Me" interventions?

  Determine effects on advanced cancer patients
• What implications does the theory have for hospice care?

  Important for service administrators
• What is recommended for the intervention in nursing education?

  Incorporation into basic nursing curriculum
• What type of patients were included in the study?

  Adult patients with advanced progressive cancer
• What research design was utilized in the study?

  Descriptive correlational and quasi-experimental
• What are the components of the metaparadigm in nursing according to the theory?

  • Person: Holistic beings with complex needs
  • Environment: Physical and moral support
  • Health: Holistic care for quality of life
  • Nursing: Improve quality of life for patients
• Who are considered "persons" in the context of this theory?

  Patients in advanced stages of illness
• What does the environment refer to in the theory?

  Physical surroundings and moral support
• What does health revolve around in this theory?

  Illness and holistic care for quality of life
• What is the goal of nursing care according to the theory?

  Improve quality of life for cancer patients
• What does the acronym PREPARE ME stand for in nursing care?

  • Presence
  • Reminisce Therapy
  • Prayer
  • Relaxation Activities
  • Meditation
  • Values Clarification