Using baseline data to improve care of the patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospital-acquired pneumonia is now the number one hospital-acquired infection. Hospitals have addressed ventilator-associated pneumonia; however, patients not on a ventilator acquire more pneumonia with significant associated mortality rates. LOCAL PROBLEM:In our hospital, non-ventilator-associated pneumoni...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Baker D,Quinn B,Ewan V,Giuliano KK

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite evidence of the positive impact of the clinical nurse leader (CNL) role, implementation of supplemental nursing roles has proven to be challenging due to unclear role explanations and organizational unfamiliarity. PROBLEM:Nurses practice in a dynamic environment and need to cope with the rapid pace ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Hatley A,Ralyea T,Buttriss GO,Rankin VL

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preliminary data developed by the Health Care Financing Administration under its pilot cooperative cardiovascular screening project indicate that 50 percent of Medicare heart attack patients arriving in emergency departments who are appropriate for thrombolytic therapy do not receive it within the time period specifie...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Oetker D,Cole C

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Information technology is integral to health care delivery. Nurse leaders recognize the need to build intellectual capital (knowledge, skills, and experience) in use and oversight of electronic health records despite financial constraints on indirect care time. A systematic literature review was conducted to answer th...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Poe SS

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of their involvement in the transport, handling, preparation, administration, or disposal of hazardous medications, health care workers across multiple settings are at risk for adverse health consequences from exposure to these drugs. This review presents evidence-based strategies to mitigate the harmful expos...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Crickman R,Finnell D

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incident report read. "His arm was tightly locked around my neck. His free arm was touching me while he said terrible, obscene things he intended to do. My heart was pounding. My mind was racing, unable to think rationally. I needed to focus on an escape plan. I was too terrified to think. I just aimlessly struggl...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Sylvester BJ,Reisener L

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We conducted a feasibility study to test an intervention to reduce medication omissions without documentation using nurse-initiated recall cards and medication chart checking at handover. No significant difference in the omission rate per 100 medications was found, although after adjusting for hospital and patient age...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Johnson M,Sanchez P,Zheng C,Chapman B

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This descriptive and cross-sectional study included 561 nurses in hospitals located in Istanbul, Turkey. The Patient Safety Questionnaire was used for data collection. The type of hospital and the amount of education nurses obtained about patient safety and quality improvement were positively associated with patient s...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Turkmen E,Baykal U,Intepeler SS,Altuntas S

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hospitalized adult patients are at increased risk for adverse outcomes, particularly when undergoing invasive procedures that include indwelling urinary catheterization. This study identified factors associated with nurses' adoption of an evidence-based practice to reduce the duration of catheterization and potential ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Conner BT,Kelechi TJ,Nemeth LS,Mueller M,Edlund BJ,Krein SL

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient satisfaction survey at Missouri Baptist Medical Center revealed that patients experiencing a vaginal delivery needed to wait for their medications and did not consistently receive adequate information about medications. Furthermore, a chart review noted that physicians ordered a wide variety of medications f...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Beger D,Messenger F,Roth S

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing effort in promoting evidence-based practice (EBP) that supports the best possible care to patients and families. This article describes essential concepts for developing an environment of EBP and its implementation at a large pediatric hospital. Essential components for creating an EBP environment ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Hockenberry M,Walden M,Brown T,Barrera P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing reliance on physical restraint devices within hospital settings can be attributed to many reasons, perhaps including litigation. Restraint use represents a quality improvement issue; therefore, a review of all studies involving restraints in acute care settings was conducted. Results of a descriptive study ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Janelli LM

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nursing interventions in oral hygiene have been shown to be important for health promotion and illness prevention. This medical center advanced a registered nurse (RN)-led oral health initiative to introduce and standardize oral care practices. PROBLEM:To examine the impact of the oral health initiative, we...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Castillo DH,Smith DJ,Rosenfeld P

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep vein thrombosis remains a source of adverse outcomes in surgical patients. Deep vein thrombosis is preventable with prophylactic intervention. The success of noninvasive mechanical modalities for prophylaxis relies on compliance with correct application. The goals of this project were to create a guideline that r...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Restrepo P,Jameson DL,Carroll DL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Workplace bullying is strongly associated with negative nursing outcomes, such as work dissatisfaction, turnover, and intent to leave; however, results of studies examining associations with specific patient safety outcomes are limited or nonspecific. This integrative review explores and synthesizes the published arti...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Houck NM,Colbert AM

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A systematic review of the pressure management performance of support surfaces (beds, mattresses, overlays, and the utilization of linens), using a standardized testing methodology, provided qualitative and quantitative information needed to support cost-effective purchasing decisions and resulted in the reduction of ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Milbrath CD,Linroth R,Wilhelmy J,Pate A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The successful implementation of outcomes measurement is jeopardized by its application within systems that do not control inputs. This systemic flaw within health care can be corrected by placing critical knowledge that is now in the minds of individual practitioners into computer-based knowledge coupling tools that ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Kozak A

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a hospital unit's successful central line-associated bloodstream infection reduction project. The focus is on decreasing and sustaining a low rate of infection by targeting improvement in central line maintenance. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research's 5 interacting domains (th...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Jones CM,Stewart C,Roszell SS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patient safety is a complex multifaceted issue linked with quality management. Evidence reveals that nurses are pivotal to the success of quality management and patient safety initiatives. There are many studies about patient safety in developed countries, but less is known about nursing care and patient safety in dev...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Badir A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A majority of sepsis cases originate in the home and community. Home health clinicians play an important role in the early identification and timely treatment of sepsis. LOCAL PROBLEM:A home health care provider sought to prevent hospital readmissions due to sepsis by implementing a sepsis-screening protoco...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Chimenti C,Sears G,McIntyre J

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent research has highlighted the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes. The link to staffing has also been documented for selected conditions. To date, efforts to establish nurse-sensitive measures have focused largely on adults. This article describes the project undertaken to select and pilot 2 pediatric ind...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Lacey SR,Klaus SF,Smith JB,Cox KS,Dunton NE

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Application of research findings to clinical care has been advocated to improve quality of care and patient outcomes. This article discusses a method to evaluate the translation of research findings in support of evidence-based care. An exemplar of a brief intervention in primary care for high-risk drinkers is used. ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Hyman Z,Crosby F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study developed and piloted a patient-centered pressure ulcer prevention care bundle for adult hospitalized patients to promote patient participation in prevention. The care bundle had 3 core messages: (1) keep moving, (2) care for your skin, and (3) ensure a good diet. A brief video, combined brochure/checklist,...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Gillespie BM,Chaboyer W,Sykes M,O'Brien J,Brandis S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Rapid After Bypass Back Into Telemetry program is based on a simple clinical algorithm to predict same-day transfer of patients to the cardiac telemetry unit following cardiac surgery. This program proved to be an excellent predictor for decreased postoperative complications, shorter intensive care unit and hospit...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Halpin LS,Gilliam P,Barnett SD,Ad N

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article presents the implementation and 1-year evaluation of a staff nurse-driven initiative addressing a Joint Commission patient safety imperative to improve the consistency of handoff communication. An interdepartmental ticket was developed and implemented through a planned process. The interdepartmental ticke...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Roberts M,Putnam J,Raup GH

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health systems are actively implementing Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)-integrated care delivery across the United States. PROBLEM:However, the CNL model is a complex health care intervention, making it difficult to generate evidence of effectiveness using traditional research frameworks. APPROACH:Participato...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Bender M,Spiva L,Patrick S,Meffert S,Moton L,Clarke S,Mathis K,Leclerc L,Knotts K,Mount A

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of a telephone call service (TCS) for ambulatory surgery patients. Three outcomes were evaluated: patient satisfaction, patients' perceptions of the value of a TCS intervention, and nurses' perceptions of difficulties in implementing it. The results indicated that...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Chen CH,Ma HJ,Yen M,Li SF,Liu LC

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The importance of staff working life for staff well-being has been demonstrated in several studies; less research has focused on staff working life and older persons' satisfaction with care. PURPOSE:The study aim was to study relationships between 1) staff assessments of their structural conditions/empowerm...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Engström M,Högberg H,Strömberg A,Hagerman H,Skytt B

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tested a theoretical model derived from Kanter's theory of workplace empowerment by surveying a random sample of 300 registered nurses employed in acute care hospitals across the Canadian province of Ontario. The results of this study effectively replicated the findings of a previous exploratory study. Spec...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Armstrong K,Laschinger H,Wong C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous quality improvement (CQI), staff education, and patient education are essential, interrelated components of nursing practice that share the common goal of improved patient outcomes. The nurses of the Nashville Veterans' Administration Medical Center dialysis unit effectively combined these activities to imp...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Heard K

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00