Effectiveness of advance directives for the care of terminally ill patients in Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand.

abstract：:The present paper explores the language of aging used, often unthinkingly, by nurses and policy makers. Terms so often used when describing aging, such as "frailty" and "dependence", are used in a way that implies a common knowledge, a point of convergence. It will be argued, using data gathered from research, that th...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Chater K

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many countries currently, health-care professionals experience burnout in their professional life. This study explored the relationship between burnout, and role conflict and role ambiguity in nurses and physicians at a university hospital in Turkey. The data were collected by questionnaires that included sociodemo...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Tunc T,Kutanis RO

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In South Africa, various treatment models from abroad have been implemented for patients diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. This report is based on a South African model that has been developed, implemented, and evaluated for mental health nurses to use in facilitating the self-empowerment of women living...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Ntshingila N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article, the first in a series of four, describes the development of two scales for deductive and inductive measurement of emotional intelligence (EI), based on the literature and the identification of the psychometric properties of the scales. The data collection comprised two parts: (i) a literature search on t...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Akerjordet K,Severinsson E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this qualitative study of fatherhood group sessions offered as part of child health care services for new parents was to examine the activities, roles, and topics initiated by the leader and describe fathers' participation. Eight new fathers took part in three audio- and video-recorded sessions led by a mal...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Berlin A,Rosander M,Frykedal KF,Törnkvist L,Barimani M

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to identify difficulties experienced by Korean disaster relief workers during humanitarian aid deployment. A convenience sample of disaster relief workers aged >18 years, who had been dispatched to an overseas disaster site, were recruited; 107 relief workers completed the Humanitarian...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kwag M,Lee O

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study defined the structural patterns of subjectivity in the perception of cesarean birth. Q methodology was used on 71 statements collected through interviews with seven persons and a literature review followed. Twenty-nine Q samples were selected and administered to 22 persons, and four types of subjectivity we...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Park CS,Yeoum SG,Choi ES

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：:The balance between child-rearing and work may be one of the most challenging issues facing female clinical nurses, particularly those who work in three shifts. This study aimed to identify attitudes toward child-rearing in this particular cohort, female clinical nurses working three shifts. Q methodology, a research ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Ha EH

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the nursing procedures carried out by emergency department nurses. This descriptive study was carried out between April and September 2015 in the emergency departments of two state hospitals and one university hospital in Turkey. The study population comprised 139 emergency nurse...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Dağ GS,Bişkin S,Gözkaya M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study investigated knowledge of and beliefs about breastfeeding among Chinese female physicians and nurses and their breastfeeding practices. This study documented knowledge, attitudes and practices of breastfeeding among Chinese medical staff. A total of 367 female physicians and nurses completed a self-a...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Ouyang YQ,Xu YX,Zhang Q

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past, genetic services were delivered to a limited number of families with rare conditions. However, genomics is now being applied to both inherited and common diseases in a range of healthcare settings, and there is a greater need for nurses to understand the basic concepts of genetic health care. The aim of t...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Godino L,Turchetti D,Skirton H

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There has been little empirical investigation of the preferences of people living in aged care homes for food services. The aim of the present study was to elicit consumer preferences and their willingness to pay for food service in aged care homes. Current residents or their family members were invited to take part i...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Milte R,Ratcliffe J,Chen G,Miller M,Crotty M

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moral conflict as a complex moral issue in health care has emerged from several causes that are related to different values, beliefs and opinions. Moral conflict can occur when duties and obligations of health care providers or general guiding ethical principles are unclear. Health care providers and institutions or a...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Jormsri P

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is evidence of stigmatization of patients with Alzheimer's disease, few studies have evaluated stigma among family caregivers. This study was aimed at understanding the experiences of family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease within Iran. We conducted a qualitative study using hermeneutic ph...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Navab E,Negarandeh R,Peyrovi H,Navab P

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:In health care, high-fidelity simulation has been shown to result in increased student learning outcomes when compared to low-fidelity simulation. With educational facilities investing significant amounts of money into purchasing high-fidelity simulators, it is imperative to identify if the midlevel simulator, which i...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Bowling AM,Underwood PW

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study is a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional survey conducted among 129 parents of preschoolers from northwest Florida, USA. It examined the multi-mediating effect of parental feeding practices and parents' perception of child's weight in the relationships of family history of disease and child'...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Park SH,Park H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the meaning of "quality of life" among Chinese survivors of cervical cancer and the impact of cervical cancer survivorship on these women's quality of life. Written responses were used as the means of data collection. The qualitative data were analyzed by using a qualitative content analysis. The m...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Zeng YC,Li D,Loke AY

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper investigates what the term discharge planning actually means to nurses working in the acute care environment. A qualitative approach was used for this study. Twelve volunteer registered nurses (RNs) working in a large metropolitan Victorian public hospital were interviewed. All participants stated em...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Watts R,Gardner H

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the difficulties involved in assessing post prostatectomy voiding according to 20 nurses working in urology and dermatology wards. Problems they encountered included completing a urination (frequency/volume) chart and performing an assessment. We constructed a hourly urination chart for basic nursing e...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Owan T,Kohra T,Miyara Y,Kohki M,Shimo Y,Bise T,Sugaya K,Kiriyama M,Sunagawa Y,Kohno S

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to (i) confirm the factor structure of the Approaches and Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) in the current sample of undergraduate occupational therapy students and (ii) explore the pattern of associations between the 13 ASSIST subscales. Occupational therapy students (n = 171)...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： DaLomba E,Stigen L,Johnson SG,Mørk G,Gramstad A,Magne TA,Carstensen T,Åsli LA,Bonsaksen T

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to explore the issues that present both opportunities and risks when working in an interdisciplinary research project. As the research context changes in the social reform environment, some scientists suggest it is time to forge new scientific working relationships, to open up the boundaries b...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： McCallin AM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to determine the prevalence and causes of childhood vaccine and measles vaccine hesitancy and refusal among healthcare students in Turkey. The pool of this cross-sectional study, which included 718 students, was made up of healthcare students from the Faculty of Health Sciences at Balikesir University ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Yörük S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on a study that demonstrates how to apply pattern matching as an analytical method in case-study research. Case-study design is appropriate for the investigation of highly-contextualized phenomena that occur within the social world. Case-study design is considered a pragmatic approach that permits e...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Almutairi AF,Gardner GE,McCarthy A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we investigated the role of psychological empowerment as a protective factor for burnout among workers exposed to work-related stressors (e.g. daily hassles, overload, job changes). A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted, with a convenience sample of 401 healthcare workers. Hierarchical mul...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Boudrias JS,Morin AJ,Brodeur MM

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the influence of child-care support by elderly persons on mothers' child care-related stress in Japan. A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2007 by using an anonymous questionnaire. This study focused on the "child-care salon" (hereafter referred to as "salon") as a type of ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kusano E,Ono M,Hayakawa K

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we examined the prevalence and risk factors of metabolic syndrome among Asian immigrant women in Korea based on sociodemographics and health behavior-related characteristics. The sample included 271 women from the Philippines, China, Vietnam, and other Asian countries through marriage. Data were collect...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Yang SJ,Chee YK,Kim JA,An J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients living with end-stage renal disease experience different levels of physical and psychological disability that can impact on the type and level of social interaction in which they engage with others. The researchers concurrently collected and thematically analyzed the interview data that were generated from 21...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kazemi M,Nasrabadi AN,Hasanpour M,Hassankhani H,Mills J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In some areas of health care, genomics is having a steadily increasing impact on clinical practice. Yet, in other areas, genomic developments are considered to be at the periphery of care. Health-care professionals from such areas might feel that the potential of genomics is exaggerated. To explore this issue, genetic...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kirk M,Lea D,Skirton H

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00