Human resource management strategies for the retention of nurses.

abstract：:Background: Cancer patients may need to seek support from electronic sources because their needs are not fulfilled in the hospital settings.Objectives: The explore cancer patients' perception of social support in non-profit electronic counselling services.Design: A qualitative descriptive cross-sectional design.Method...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Yli-Uotila T,Kaunonen M,Pylkkänen L,Suominen T

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Poor academic performance in universities is a worrying issue, imposing extra finance on the government. This study was conducted to discover if supportive counseling program (SCP) has any effects on the academic performance of students. METHODS:Sixty nursing and midwifery Iranian students with poor acade...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Jannati Y,Khaki N,Sangtarashani EO,Peyrovi H,Amiri Nojadeh N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Valid and reliable methods to measure nurses' well-being at work are needed. Well-being at work refers to a positive viewpoint and experience in a work context. AIM:The aim of this study is to test the psychometric properties of nurses' well-being at work-scale (NWB-scale). METHOD:The NWB-scale was tested ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Päätalo K,Kyngäs H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Work is both an important resource for mental health, yet it also presents risk factors for mental illness. Consequently, the workplace has been identified as a potential setting for both mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. In the workplace various programs have been implemented which address risk f...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Barkway P

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One of the many socio-cultural issues impacting older immigrants in host countries is the cultural expectations of filial piety from their adult children. OBJECTIVE:To understand older Filipino immigrants' beliefs and values towards filial expectations. DESIGN:Focused ethnography. RESULTS:Two major themes...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Montayre J,Neville S,Wright-St Clair V,Holroyd E,Adams J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Backgrounds: Zika virus infection may cause severe complications in women of childbearing age. Female nursing college students, in the role of future nurses and women of childbearing age, can be effective educators and health supporters by stimulating preventive behaviors. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Kim KM,Choi JS

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyse the literature regarding the context and experiences of internationally qualified registered nurses, particularly Filipino and Indian nurses, who have transitioned to New Zealand. BACKGROUND:Internationally qualified nurses are a significant proportion of the nursing workforce in many developed countrie...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Jenkins BL,Huntington A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been significant growth in communication technologies. However, it is unknown to what extent RACFs accommodate such technologies. AIM:To explore the use and availability of communication technologies for use by residents within RACFs in Queensland, Australia. METHODS:A descriptive, structured tel...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Moyle W,Jones C,Murfield J,Dwan T,Ownsworth T

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article argues that a primary health care approach is an appropriate conceptual framework for addressing the health needs of Indigenous people. Primary health care is strategic, focusing on equity, access, empowerment and intersectoral partnerships as essential elements for maintaining health. Stereotypical notio...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： McMurray A,Param R

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Regular health screening provides opportunities for early detection and effective treatment of disease. There is underutilisation of health services by migrants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, particularly refugees in Australia. Aim: To explore the beliefs, understandings, and use o...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Babatunde-Sowole OO,Power T,Davidson PM,DiGiacomo M,Jackson D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study uses Heideggerian Phenomenology to explore the lived experience of gastrointestinal cancer and treatment with a curative intent. Eighteen patients and carers engaged in in-depth, conversational style interviews. Four recurring themes that spoke of the temporal significance of the cancer diagnosis included a...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Khatri S,Whiteley I,Gullick J,Wildbore C

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In my final semester as a third year Bachelor of Nursing student, I undertook my practicum placement in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). During this time I cared for Alex, a 10 year old boy with Cerebral Palsy, who presented to the ICU unit in with acute respiratory failure. This paper takes the form of a clinical inquir...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Movric D

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A shift to the practice of team-based models of nursing care has occurred as a response to skill mix changes in acute health care settings. Little is known about nurses' experience of working in team-based models of nursing care delivery. This paper reports the findings of a qualitative study of the experiences of nur...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Cioffi J,Ferguson L

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: Thirst is a bothersome symptom of chronic heart failure (CHF) which impacts adversely on quality of life. Despite this, limited work has been done to investigate thirst as a symptom or to develop reliable and valid measures of thirst in CHF. The purpose of this manuscript is to establish...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Allida SM,Inglis SC,Davidson PM,Hayward CS,Newton PJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the mental health consultation-liaison nursing (MHCLN) role and links this to the interpersonal relations theory of nurse theorist Hildegard Peplau. The paper argues that, as mental health nursing care around the world is increasingly focused upon meaningful therapeutic engagement, the role of the ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Merritt MK,Procter N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Nursing students undertake clinical placements in a wide range of clinical areas as part of their preparation for professional practice, offering students the opportunity to learn about the clinical context and the work that nurses do. This descriptive study explores the implicit learnings that occur for stud...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Merritt A Rn Bn,Boogaerts M Rn

更新日期：2013-11-09 00:00:00

abstract：:In an era when patient safety and quality of care are a daily concern for health care professionals, it is important for nurse managers and other clinical leaders to have a repertoire of skills and interventions that can be used to motivate and engage clinical teams in risk assessment and continuous quality improvemen...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Ferguson L,Calvert J,Davie M,Fallon M,Fred N,Gersbach V,Sinclair L

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Australian nurses sit amidst a treasure-trove of developing knowledge, and yet are dragging their feet when it comes to nursing research. Barriers or 'perceived' barriers to the development of nursing research in this country are explored. These include ideological concerns, economic constraints, and infrastructural f...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Saarinen J

更新日期：1995-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper discusses a strategic collaborative partnership between a Western Australian university and a community health service based on a Practice-Research Model. The partnership has involved a senior academic (0.2 FTE) working in the community health setting as a Nurse Research Consultant since 1998. The first sec...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Downie J,Ogilvie S,Wichmann H

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Against a background of nurse shortages in Australian hospitals, a significant challenge facing the healthcare sector is the recruitment and retention of nurses. The job stress and job satisfaction of nurses have been associated with recruitment and retention. The aim of this study is to consider two factors that may ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Bartram T,Joiner TA,Stanton P

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Abstract Background: Increasing numbers of children with complex health needs (CWCHN) are being cared for in their own homes. Caring for a child with complex health needs is an enormous task for a family and so access to suitable respite is critical for the wellbeing of all members of the family. AIM:The ai...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Welsh R,Dyer S,Evans D,Fereday J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent debate has centred around a perceived discrepancy between employment skills required and skills acquired of doctorally prepared employees. There is a perception there might be a substantial shortfall between both current and future skill requirements. While much research has been undertaken into employer requir...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Borbasi S,Emden C

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nursing process provides a framework for nursing practice. Nursing literature however, highlights that both nurses and patients may experience problems associated with its use. The nursing process may not be the best method of delivering holistic nursing care. ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Oreo T

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Indigenous nurses have the potential to improve access to health services for Indigenous people by ensuring that services are culturally safe and respectful of Indigenous peoples' needs. Therefore, developing a well-educated Indigenous nursing workforce is one way to improve the poor health outcomes of Indigenous Aust...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： West R,Usher K,Buettner PG,Foster K,Stewart L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controversy about induced abortion is caused by issues such as the moral, medical and legal definitions of viability; the intrinsic value of human life; and the rights of the foetus versus the rights of the mother. These issues pose ethical dilemmas for nurses seeking to enhance and support the autonomy of women who w...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Boyle ST

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The young people of today are the greatest investment we as adults have in our future. The care and nurturing we afford the adolescent is just as important as that which we afford to children or the elderly. Although most adolescents have a preoccupation with their bodies, they do not always engage in activities that ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Nicol MJ,Manoharan H,Marfell-Jones MJ,Meha-Hoerara K,Milne R,O'Connell M,Olliver J,Teekman B

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of technological devices today is widespread. One of these devices is the smartphone. It can be argued that when smartphones are thought of as a means of communication, they can influence communication skills. AIM:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of nursing students' smartphone addic...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Cerit B,Çıtak Bilgin N,Ak B

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergence of community-based primary health care programs is considered to be one way of improving the health of the community, including the older population. While community-based programs are considered to provide worthwhile resources to a range of individuals, regular evaluation of these services is required t...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Nay R

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a personal perspective of caring for clients with diabetes on a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. The state of Aboriginal health in Australia is explored and consideration given to Government recommendations targeting the improvement of health in the Indigenous population. For ...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： Cribbes M,Glaister K

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Rising health inequities, continuing nursing shortages, and overlooked professional development needs of nurse educators are three important issues facing nursing in Australia. This paper argues for an innovative and proactive strategy that could transform the nurse education workforce into one that is repopu...

journal_title：Contemporary nurse

authors： McAllister M,Oprescu F,Jones C

更新日期：2013-11-21 00:00:00