Vital signs: Valid indicators to assess pain in intensive care unit patients? An observational, descriptive study.

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 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：:The aim of this study was to clarify the perceptions of both infertile women accessing support services from local governments related to infertility treatment and the public servants providing that assistance. This cross-sectional descriptive study surveyed 62 local government staff members who managed medical expens...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Takabayashi C,Shimada K

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：: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：: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：: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 determined the in-use effects of dry-fast and traditional hand-washing surgical scrubs among operating room staff members. This is a static group comparison study with purposive sampling. A total of 156 staff members were recruited in an operating room in a medical center located in southern Taiwan. The par...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Chen SH,Chou CY,Huang JC,Tang YF,Kuo YR,Chien LY

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：:Children and adolescents with cancer are confronted with many challenges. This review considered studies that used qualitative methods to examine the body image experience of children and adolescents with cancer. A systematic literature search of English and Chinese databases was undertaken, covering the period betwee...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Lee MY,Mu PF,Tsay SF,Chou SS,Chen YC,Wong TT

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the relationship between depression, family function, physical symptoms, and illness uncertainty in women with chronic kidney disease. Data were collected through structured questionnaire that was completed by 120 women undergoing hemodialysis. Assessment instruments consisted of the Family Ada...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Kim O,Yeom EY,Jeon HO

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored the perceptions of 18 people diagnosed with schizophrenia from 1-10 years to uncover how they perceived themselves and their illness. It also involved 12 family members who added their perceptions. The data were collected using in-depth interviews, reflective journaling, and observations. The data ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Sanseeha L,Chontawan R,Sethabouppha H,Disayavanish C,Turale S

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to examine the variables that are related to person-environment fit in Italian nurses, highlighting the role of supervisor support and organizational support in the relationship between nurses' perceptions of care adequacy, job satisfaction, and turnover intention. Therefore, 1240 nurses ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Galletta M,Portoghese I,Penna MP,Battistelli A,Saiani L

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As an evaluation method, standardized patients have a long history in medical education and research yet are less established in nursing. This paper explores the reliability of using standardized patients as the evaluative method in a communication competence pilot study with international nurses. Standardized patient...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Bolstad AL,Xu Y,Shen JJ,Covelli M,Torpey M

更新日期：2012-03-01 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 purpose of this article is to critically review and synthesize the literature related to the general concepts and the process of diagnosing the client's condition, and the possible variables which influence diagnostic practise in nursing. It is suggested that statistical theories are capable of capturing the diagn...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Lee J,Chan AC,Phillips DR

更新日期：2006-03-01 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：:Similar to many developed nations, older people living in residential aged care homes in Australia and the staff who care for them have become increasingly multicultural. This cultural diversity adds challenges for residents in adapting to the care home. This study explores: (i) residents' and family members' percepti...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Xiao LD,Willis E,Harrington A,Gillham D,De Bellis A,Morey W,Jeffers L

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health-care professionals need an appropriate genetics knowledge base to care for patients and their families. However, studies have indicated that nurses and midwives lack the requisite genetics knowledge to practice effectively and safely, with a paucity of resources to address their educational needs. This paper de...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Gresty K,Skirton H,Evenden A

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Healthcare systems in aging societies need to find new solutions in the provision of care and treatment of older people. Gerotechnologies play a crucial role in the "aging-in-place" process. This article offers a critical overview of gerotechnological studies and will suggest a new approach in the study of the relatio...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Rodeschini G

更新日期：2011-12-01 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：:An intensive care unit (ICU) is valuable but consumes a disproportionately high amount of health-care resources. Accordingly, cost containment has been deemed a mandatory task. A review of the literature from many countries was completed to determine the strategies for reducing the cost of care in the ICU. The results...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Thungjaroenkul P,Kunaviktikul W

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the prevalence of and risk factors predicting cognitive impairment among elders in southern Thailand. Four-hundred Thai elders were administered five interview-based questionnaires that assessed demographic characteristics, cognitive function, depression, independent activities of daily living, and...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Taboonpong S,Chailungka P,Aassanangkornchai S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since nursing education was transferred to universities in Iran, the public and health administrators have criticized Iranian nurses because of poor-quality patient care. It seems that nurses are not able to transfer the taught theoretical knowledge in academia into practice. This paper attempts to provide an insider ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Cheraghi MA,Salasli M,Ahmadi F

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Performance-based assessment evaluates a health professional student's performance as they integrate their knowledge and skills into clinical practice. Performance-based assessment grades, however, are reported to be highly variable due to the complexity of decision-making in the clinical environment. The aim of this ...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Alpine LM,O'Connor A,McGuinness M,Barrett EM

更新日期：2020-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to examine the extent of decisional conflict in end-of-life cancer treatments and to investigate the influences and predictors of decisional conflict among family surrogates. A cross-sectional, descriptive, correlational design was applied. Data were collected from a convenience sample of 1...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Jeon BM,Kim SH,Lee SJ

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A growing number of nursing subspecializations have been developed in recent decades. Topics of concern are that care is not tailored to cope with the growing number of patients with more than one chronic disease, there is an increase in co-ordination problems in the care that is provided for this group of complex pat...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Latour CH,Huyse FJ,de Vos R,Stalman WA

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current prototype patient classification system in China has not been updated for over six decades. In the present study, we adopted a hybrid patient classification method using both disease severity and activities of daily living scores to classify patients. The time motion approach was used to measure the direct...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Bai Y,Yao A,Song Y,Xu G

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors investigated the experiences of parents with children/adult children in metropolitan Sydney, Australia who were living with, or had recovered from, an eating disorder. During regular team meetings, the research assistant who conducted the interviews had described her reactions which led the research team t...

journal_title：Nursing & health sciences

authors： Beale B,Cole R,Hillege S,McMaster R,Nagy S

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00