Continuity of care and quality care outcomes for people experiencing chronic conditions: A literature review.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess Jordanian neonatal nurses' knowledge and beliefs toward the application of kangaroo mother care in the neonatal intensive care unit. A cross-sectional, descriptive survey was performed using a convenience sample of 229 nurses. The findings revealed that the majority of the nurses ag...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Shattnawi KK,Al-Ali N,Alnuaimi K

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores illness representations within Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy Portuguese Association newspaper . A content analysis was performed of the issue data using provisional coding related to the conceptual framework of the study. All dimensions of illness representation in Leventhal's Common Sense Mo...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Novais SA,Mendes FR

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the World Health Organization, although breastfeeding has significant health benefits for infants and mothers, rates of breastfeeding remain lower than recommended. Suggested strategies for assisting new mothers with breastfeeding have included both peer and professional support. We undertook a systematic...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Joanna Briggs Institute.

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken as a complete cross-sectional survey of tobacco smoking habits among 270 undergraduate students at an Australian nursing school (response rate: 84.6%). An anonymous, self-reporting questionnaire survey was used to gather the data. The overall prevalence of current smoking was 15.9%, with a fu...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Smith DR,Leggat PA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we established design feasibility and evaluated the effects of cognitive behavior therapy provided to individuals with Parkinson's disease. A single-group interrupted time series design was used in this pilot study. Analyses were conducted on 22 participants, who provided data at pretest, post-test, and...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Yang H,Petrini M

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article explores the value of using the Critical Incident Technique to capture qualitative data relating to nurses' experiences in three diverse clinical contexts: (i) neonatal intensive care; (ii) palliative care; and (iii) care of the demented elderly. It is suggested that this technique enables the researcher ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Keatinge D

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our previous study revealed that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was performed in 65.7% of 411 terminally ill patients who died in a tertiary-care university hospital in northern Thailand. Advance directives (ADs) are needed to ensure that life-sustaining therapies are used more appropriately. To investigate inpat...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Sittisombut S,Love EJ,Sitthi-Amorn C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-management helps patients understand their illnesses and learn about disease-related skills so they can better manage their situation. However, published studies on the effectiveness of self-management for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are heterogeneous. Quasi-experimental design was used to invest...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Liou HL,Huang YT,Lai ZY,Tsou YY,Tsai YC,Yu HH,Chen MS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of case-based learning on communication skills, problem-solving ability, and learning motivation in sophomore nursing students. In this prospective, quasi-experimental study, we compared the pretest and post-test scores of an experimental group and a nonequivalent, ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Yoo MS,Park HR

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Japan is a disaster-prone country, and Japanese registered nurses (RN) should be evaluated for their individual readiness for unexpected dispatches. The aim of the present study was to develop and validate a scale for measuring individual readiness of Japanese RN for disasters. In our previous study in 2014, we develo...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Maeda T,Kotera S,Matsuda N,Huebner CA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores factors influencing condom use among Swedish women and men who visited a sexual health clinic after unprotected sex during international travel. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 women and 25 men. The data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. The informants' narratives...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Lejelind E,Westerling R,Sjögren Fugl-Meyer K,Larsson K

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we reported on the current breast cancer screening rates among Chinese women in China and examined whether demographic factors and cultural beliefs were associated with their screening behavior. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 494 Chinese women who completed th...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Bao Y,Kwok C,Lee CF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac disease and type 2 diabetes are prevalent diseases globally. Cardiac rehabilitation and diabetes self-management programs empower patients' self-management to improve their health outcomes. However, inappropriate delivery modes and continuing low participation rates indicate some programs are less than optimal...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Wu CJ,Sung HC,Chang AM,Atherton J,Kostner K,McPhail SM

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Western countries, assistive technology is implemented on a large scale in elder care settings. Only a few studies have attempted to explore the different attitudes to assistive technology among various groups of users. In this study, we investigated and explained the different attitudes among the involved leaders,...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Beedholm K,Frederiksen K,Frederiksen AM,Lomborg K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-traumatic stress levels and factors influencing the sexual abuse period may differ between victims. This cross-sectional study conducted a secondary analysis of primary online survey data extracted from a previous study. We examined the extent of trauma (types, timing) and depression, pain, resilience, and social...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kim S,Park S,Kim GU

更新日期：2021-01-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Adults with chronic disease may experience uncertainty and depression when coping with their illness. This study identifies degrees of uncertainty and depression, as well as factors associated with depression in people with Parkinson's disease. The 120 participants included patients who visited the neurology outpatien...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Ahn S,Lee J,Chu SH,Sohn YH

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing students with high levels of self-esteem and a strong ego-identity maintain a level of self-integrity that enables them to participate successfully in shared group values and interests while simultaneously meeting their own needs. Self-esteem and ego-identity are associated with academic achievement, major (ar...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Choi YJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unhealthy substance-use behaviors, including a heavy alcohol intake, illicit drug use, and cigarette smoking, are engaged in by many HIV-positive individuals, often as a way to manage their disease-related symptoms. This study, based on data from a larger randomized controlled trial of an HIV/AIDS symptom management m...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Brion JM,Rose CD,Nicholas PK,Sloane R,Corless IB,Lindgren TG,Wantland DJ,Kemppainen JK,Sefcik EF,Nokes KM,Kirksey KM,Eller L,Hamilton MJ,Holzemer WL,Portillo CJ,Mendez MR,Robinson LM,Moezzi S,Rosa M,Human S,Maryla

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on a comprehensive nursing research and development project carried out in the psychiatric admission unit of The Mental Hospital, Keropudas, Finland. The purpose of the project was to plan, implement and evaluate the functioning of the ward in order to orient it more towards patient-centered practic...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Lepola I,Blom-Lange M

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the effects of a self-efficacy enhancement program for the cardiac rehabilitation of Thai patients who had a myocardial infarction. Sixty-six hospitalized patients of various ages and both genders were randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. Participants in the experimental ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Vibulchai N,Thanasilp S,Preechawong S

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Turkey is attempting to join the European Union and is facing pressure to eliminate many forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on gender. In keeping with these aims, in early 2007 the Turkish government changed the law to permit Turkish men to become nurses. Given that Turkey is a highly patriarchal ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Herdman E,Badir A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we assessed the mental health of Korean call center employees and investigated the potential predictors of their mental health status. A cross-sectional study using self-completing questionnaire was conducted for employees working for a credit card call center. A total of 306 call center employees compl...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Oh H,Park H,Boo S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Globally, the increasing prevalence of heart failure is a burden on health-care systems, especially in under-resourced countries, such as Vietnam. We describe a prospective single-site, cluster randomized controlled trial of an intervention designed to teach adult patients about heart failure and how to undertake self...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Dinh H,Bonner A,Ramsbotham J,Clark R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review describes the traditional ancient Chinese postpartum practice of "doing the month" or "zuoyuezi", the evidence for specific practices, maternal adherence to practices, and their effect upon the maternal postpartum physical and psychological health. A comprehensive search yielded 38 English or Chinese publi...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Liu YQ,Petrini M,Maloni JA

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To date, Australia has not had to respond to a nationwide catastrophic event. However, over the past decade, heat waves, bushfires, cyclones, and floods have significantly challenged Australia's disaster preparedness and the surge capacity of local and regional health systems. Given that disaster events are predicted ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Rokkas P,Cornell V,Steenkamp M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A descriptive correlation study was conducted at the outpatient pulmonary clinic of a large medical center to describe family support and self-care behavior and to ascertain the relationship of these two variables among Chinese chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. A total of 98 COPD patients complete...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Xiaolian J,Chaiwan S,Panuthai S,Yijuan C,Lei Y,Jiping L

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses confront complex problems and decisions that require critical thinking in order to identify patient needs and implement best practices. An active strategy for teaching students the skills to think critically is the concept map. This study explores the development of critical thinking among nursing students in a...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kaddoura M,Van-Dyke O,Yang Q

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most Korean women who experience menstrual pain have reported taking pain medicine and making use of complementary alternative therapies. However, because some interventions may cause side effects, more effective pain-relieving measures need to be identified. This study using a non-equivalent group design, evaluated t...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Lee JM,Kim KH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the 21st century, knowledge of genetics is closely linked to the ability to provide good care for all patients, not just the few with uncommon genetic diseases. The authors suggest that what is needed in nursing is a comprehensive, three generation pedigree that records a patient's medical, social and environmental...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Olsen S,Dudley-Brown S,McMullen P

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recovery colleges are formal learning programs that aim to support people with a lived experience of mental illness. In this study, we aimed to explore the experiences of participants in a pilot recovery college that opened in Adelaide, South Australia, in 2016. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted involving ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Muir-Cochrane E,Lawn S,Coveney J,Zabeen S,Kortman B,Oster C

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00