Higher Quality of Care and Patient Safety Associated With Better NICU Work Environments.

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：:Coordination of patient care is the goal; the structure to promote the multidisciplinary plan of care is the unit-based outcome facilitation team. The focus of the team is the outcome achievement for the day, which could include patient education, therapies, or discharge planning. ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Schifalacqua M

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Excessive sedation precedes opioid-induced respiratory depression. An evidence-based practice project standardized systematic sedation monitoring by nurses using an opioid sedation scale and respiratory assessment when opioids are administered for pain management. Nurses were educated and documentation updated. Nurses...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Smith A,Farrington M,Matthews G

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The paradigm shift that has occurred for patients with total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty through enhanced recovery programs underscores the need for redesigning care provision. LOCAL PROBLEM:In this hospital, the patient outcomes and experience anticipated from the implementation of enhanced recov...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Burley G,Torres L,Heligman J

更新日期：2020-04-01 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 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：: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：: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：: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：: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：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：: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：: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：: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：:Partnering with the patient in the planning and delivery of care to achieve high-quality outcomes is a goal shared by health care providers. The achievement of a full partnership with the patient often varies based on the communication skills of individual nurses. To provide more consistency, Patient Standards of Care...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Cramer D,Tucker SM

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nurses and other health care providers need to ensure that patients receive care that addresses their specific needs and wants. PURPOSE:This exploratory study examined the associations between patients' self-reported positive and negative affect, the perceived importance of 57 self-care actions, the desire ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Tzeng HM,Pierson JM,Kang Y,Barker A,Yin CY

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：: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：:Building a knowledgebase regarding multicultural beliefs and practices will help health care providers meet the challenge of caring for persons of diverse cultures. It is evident that developing greater multicultural awareness will also help health care workers improve patient care. For this reason, an Interdisciplina...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Peterson R,Whitman H,Smith J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing shift report on the medical-surgical units of a large teaching hospital was modified from a recorded report to a blend of both recorded and bedside components. Comparisons between baseline and postimplementation data indicated increased patient satisfaction and nurse perception of accountability and patient in...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Sand-Jecklin K,Sherman J

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes nurse perceptions about medication errors. Findings reveal that there are differences in the perceptions of nurses about the causes and reporting of medication errors. Causes include illegible physician handwriting and distracted, tired, and exhausted nurses. Only 45.6% of the 983 nurses believed ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Mayo AM,Duncan D

更新日期：2004-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:As the level of acuity of pediatric hospital admissions continues to increase, additional pressure is being placed on hospital resources and the nursing workforce. LOCAL PROBLEM:Currently, there is no formalized approach to care for high-acuity patients on our pediatric inpatient unit. METHODS:We used a qu...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Cassidy C,MacEachern L,Egar J,Best S,Foley L,Rowe ME,Curran J

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：:This secondary analysis evaluated the association of operating room scrub staff expertise, based on frequency of working on a specific surgical procedure, with the development of surgical site infections. The odds of developing surgical site infections decreased by 5.7% (odds ratio = 0.943; 95% confidence interval, 0....

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Bathish M,McLaughlin M,Talsma A

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health care organizations are designing comprehensive care programs to reduce hospital utilization by high-risk patients with multiple chronic illnesses. LOCAL PROBLEM:A community hospital recognized patients with multiple chronic conditions had higher rates of inpatient stays and emergency department (ED) ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Allen A,Frederick L,Hovey SL

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：:Consumer-oriented health care report cards have emerged as a strategy to disseminate information to consumers about the quality of health plans and relative costs, with the goal of enabling them to make informed choices. While consumers have reported an interest in having access to this information, how they actually ...

journal_title：Journal of nursing care quality

authors： Oermann MH

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

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：: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