Nonlinear dynamics: chaos and catastrophe theory.

abstract：:The ability to understand medication and consistently follow a prescribed medical regimen varies among the general population. The Department of Nursing at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center developed a medication self-administration program to help consumers gain knowledge and/or improve their ability to participate in...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Visalli H,Johnstone L,Lazzaro CA,Kasky S

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the key factors for organizational success is service excellence. Nursing service has been proved to be a pivotal factor in the overall patient satisfaction rating on hospital surveys. The article describes a service improvement implemented by one nursing service that improved patient satisfaction survey result...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Joiner GA

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Falls are the most common cause of injury deaths and nonfatal injuries in older adults. In an effort to detect a resident's movement, many nursing homes use bed or chair alarms to alert staff that the resident may get up and possibly fall. However, there is little evidence that bed or chair alarms prevent falls, and m...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Crogan NL,Dupler AE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Teamwork training has been identified as an intervention to promote collaboration, improve communication, and reduce conflict. While teamwork training has been implemented in the clinical setting, most schools of nursing are lacking in standardized teamwork training programs. LOCAL PROBLEM:A lack of teamwor...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Cooke M,Valentine NM

更新日期：2020-08-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient satisfaction scores in the vascular interventional radiology department were low, especially related to wait times in registration and for tests/treatments, with low scores for intentions to recommend. PURPOSE:The purpose of our quality improvement project was to decrease wait times and improve pati...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Godley M,Jenkins JB

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although patient satisfaction has been used traditionally as a measure of excellence, research has suggested that the perception of being well cared for is likely a more promising indicator of quality than satisfaction alone. Expectations, physical environment, communication, participation and involvement, technical c...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Dulko D,Mooney K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This quality improvement project evaluates the effectiveness of implementing an evidence-based alcohol withdrawal protocol in an acute care setting. Patient outcomes, length of stay, and nurses' knowledge and satisfaction with care are compared pre- and postimplementation. Implementation resulted in significant reduct...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Holt C,Dearmon V,Lawrence SM,Lewis CL,Skotzko CE

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some hospitals seek integration with skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to reduce readmissions while others focus more on patients discharged home. PURPOSE:Our objective was to understand different approaches for readmission reduction for patients discharged to SNFs based on contrasting strategies from 2 com...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： McHugh JP,Shield RR,Gadbois EA,Winblad U,Mor V,Tyler DA

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The "Observable Indicators of Nursing Home Care Quality" instrument was developed as a new measure of nursing home care quality. The instrument is based on a theoretical model of quality nursing home care grounded in data from provider and consumer focus groups. The instrument was piloted in 10 Missouri nursing homes....

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Rantz MJ,Mehr DR,Petroski GF,Madsen RW,Popejoy LL,Hicks LL,Conn VS,Grando VT,Wipke-Tevis DD,Bostick J,Porter R,Zwygart-Stauffacher M,Maas M

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postpartum urinary retention is a common condition in obstetric units. A Clinical Practice Guideline was implemented in a high-risk obstetrical unit to decrease variance of clinical practice, rate of postpartum urinary retention, and number of urinary catheterizations and increase awareness of this common condition. G...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Stanley AY,Conner BT

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ever rising patient acuity, new nursing staff practitioners, and cumbersome documentation processes potentially impact quality of care. Nurse managers are challenged to utilize creative strategies to minimize risk potential and improve patient outcomes. One 36-bed medical/ surgical/telemetry unit focused on improving ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Horak D,Hollabaugh S,Duffy T

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To ensure successful integration and implementation of evidence into practice, validation of measures and interventions should be performed in the population and setting in which they will be used. PURPOSE:This article provides a method for evaluating the predictive performance of a risk tool using the Hest...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Kaiser J,Wills N,Reilly T,Pratt J,Tumbleson V,Niemeyer M,Mindling G

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) is a comprehensive taxonomy of patient outcomes influenced by nursing care. Each outcome is stated as a variable concept measured on a five-point Likert scale and includes a definition, indicators, and references. The classification provides outcomes that can be used across th...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Johnson M,Maas M

更新日期：1998-06-01 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 purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to improve oropharyngeal dysphagia screening and reduce aspiration pneumonia rates on 3 inpatient hospital medical units. Guided by a Plan-Do-Study-Act methodology, an interdisciplinary health team developed and implemented a systematic process for oropharyngeal d...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： OʼMalley MB,Trotta RL,Rohrbach J,Ahya V,Bradway C

更新日期：2018-04-01 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：: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

abstract：:Cancer survival has improved, and more attention is now being focused on quality of life. Quality-of-life issues include the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and financial aspects of caring. Because patient support services can play an important role in helping patients cope with their disease, they are cri...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Cartwright-Alcarese F,Sung MW,Brenner B,Zambodla A,Geduld A,Desjardins L

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study synthesizes information contained in 27 mnemonics to identify what information should be communicated during a handoff. Clustering and content analysis resulted in 12 primary information clusters that should be communicated. Given the large amount of information identified, it would be beneficial to use a s...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Nasarwanji MF,Badir A,Gurses AP

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Within the health care community, more and more emphasis is being placed on patient satisfaction. This study was undertaken in a midwestern, nonprofit, 300-bed acute care hospital to gain a better understanding of how nonresponse rates and patient characteristics affect patient satisfaction scores. With a response rat...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Spooner SH

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses techniques used at Staten Island University Hospital to help automate manual data collection for performance improvement reports and outcomes analysis. If data must be collected manually, it is time to take a look at information available in your hospital's information system. ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Johnson DI,Mooney K,DiStefano M,Sullivan M,Haber D,Kalriess G

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical pathway teams are one type of interdisciplinary team formed to improve the quality of care provided to select patient populations. As they aim to improve quality, these teams look at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the care provided, as well as overall performance. Some clinical pathways and tea...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Ibarra VL,Mueller T,Rossi N,Schillig K,Swearingen J

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention of pressure ulcers is an ongoing concern. This article reports on the evaluation and usage of a new positioning device that adapts to the contours of the body and led to a decrease in the incidence of nosocomial pressure ulcers in a cardiothoracic intensive care unit. ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Brennan MR,Laconti D,Gilchrist R

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:Health care organizations across the country are in different phases of transition from quality assurance to quality improvement. A plan is essential to ensure quality assessment and improvement requirements are met while the organization is in transition. Based on the hospital's commitment to quality improvement, the...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Johnson T

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes the development and implementation of the Nursing Quality Indicators Scale and a quality control system for hospital nursing care, which allows universal access to all external and internal audit results, thus ensuring complete data transparency. Standardized indicators make departments' perform...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Kagan I,Cohen R,Fish M,Mezare HP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research on staffing and quality of care in long-term care facilities confirms that adequate staffing levels are important to ensuring quality but few studies have examined how the two are linked. The research reported in this article used participant observation and indepth interviewing to explore how nurse aides (NA...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Bowers BJ,Esmond S,Jacobson N

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A quality improvement initiative across 21 hospitals incorporated a multidisciplinary approach, breakthrough collaborative methods, evidence-based improvement methods and care guidelines, front-line rapid improvement cycles, consistent process-of-care documentation, and real-time incidence data. Statistically signific...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Crawford B,Corbett N,Zuniga A

更新日期：2014-10-01 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：:Staff response to patient call bells is a communication issue that influences patient assessment of care quality and satisfaction. An ethnographic, grounded theory approach was used to examine nurses and nursing support staff perspectives about call bell use on single- versus double-patient-room units. We used the dan...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Deitrick LM,Bokovoy J,Panik A

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00