Multiple sclerosis: the role of social support and disability.

abstract：:Elderly individuals are at risk for acute confusion (AC) during hospitalization. Using a prospective design, this study assessed the relationship between admission risk factors and subsequent development of AC in 117 elderly hospitalized patients. AC was ascertained using the NEECHAM Confusion Scale. Other measures in...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Wakefield BJ

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The importance of increasing exercise to prevent falls among older adults remains a key worldwide public health priority. However, older adults do not necessarily take up exercise as a preventative measure for falls. This qualitative study aimed to explore the beliefs of community-dwelling South Asian and White Britis...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Horne M,Skelton DA,Speed S,Todd C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of antenatal education on birth fear, depression, anxiety, stress, childbirth self-efficacy, and mode of delivery in primiparous pregnant women. This is a single-blind, prospective, randomized controlled trial, in which we applied the Consolidated Standards of R...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Çankaya S,Şimşek B

更新日期：2020-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this case study is to describe the outcomes of individualized interventions for patients with severe eating difficulties. The participants were 15 patients who had severe eating difficulties following a stroke or brain tumor and were receiving oral feeding or tube feeding. Interventions focused on training ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Jacobsson C,Axelsson K,Norberg A,Asplund K,Wenngren BI

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluates the effectiveness of graded physical exercise on self-efficacy and exercise tolerance among a group of cardiac patients (N = 43). These patients were aged from 41 years to 82 years (mean age = 63.5 years, SD = 10.0 years). Results of the study show that efficacy of physical activity was significan...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Cheng TY,Boey KW

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe symptoms experienced by pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients and the impact these symptoms have had on their lives. METHOD:Qualitative descriptive methodology was chosen incorporating semistructured interviews to investigate the symptom experience of ten patients with PAH. RESULTS:All pa...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： McDonough A,Matura LA,Carroll DL

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Korea, delirium risk screening has not been routinely implemented in intensive care units (ICUs). The purpose of this study was to implement an Automatic Prediction of Delirium in Intensive Care Units (APREDEL-ICU) system to investigate its impact on nursing-sensitive outcomes and to assess nurse satisfaction with ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Cho HY,Song X,Piao J,Jin Y,Lee SM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This qualitative and descriptive study examined the feasibility of a bed-height alert system as a fall-prevention strategy. The alpha prototype was developed to measure and record bed height, and to remind staff to keep patient beds in the lowest position. This pilot project was conducted in a 52-bed adult acute surgi...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Tzeng HM,Prakash A,Brehob M,Anderson A,Devecsery DA,Yin CY

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Depression is a common outcome of spousal bereavement. Concurrent life events may contribute to the intensity of depression following spousal bereavement in older adults and, if not identified, may interfere with therapeutic plans for the management of depression. Taped interviews, conducted six times over two years, ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Dimond M,Caserta M,Lund D

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to describe patients' experience during and after coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. Data were collected by interviews with 14 patients. A qualitative content analysis approach was used. Four main categories were identified that describe patients' experience of t...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Lundén MH,Bengtson A,Lundgren SM

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with chronic renal failure generally have strict dietary guidelines. This descriptive study was designed to identify the relationship between sources of social support and dietary management by Japanese hemodialysis patients. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by a convenience sample of 325 ad...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Oka M,Chaboyer W

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to assess the current level of involvement of nurse practitioners (NPs) in activities related to preventing and managing fractures in long-term care (LTC). This study used a sequential explanatory mixed methods design that included two phases-a cross-sectional survey followed by qualitati...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Kaasalainen S,Papaioannou A,Burgess J,Van der Horst ML

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this qualitative study was to develop a pro-active psycho-educational intervention program for Alzheimer's family caregivers following diagnostic disclosure. Based on a theoretical model of role transitions and a participatory approach, the study comprised four steps: (a) exploring caregiver needs; (b) ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Ducharme F,Beaudet L,Legault A,Kergoat MJ,Lévesque L,Caron C

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our goal was to reduce the number of modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) through providing lifestyle adjustment training and counseling to patients with type 2 diabetes. In this pre-post intervention study, 139 patients with diabetes were provided with training to reduce the modifiable risks of CV...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Bayındır Çevik A,Özcan Ş,Satman İ

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cognitive dysfunction is related to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the concept has not yet been well defined. The purpose of this study was to define the concept of cognitive dysfunction in persons with T2DM and examine its defining attributes, antecedents, and consequences. Literature was retrieved from 20...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Liu T,Lee JE,Wang J,Ge S,Li C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Caregiving is both an art and a science; both knowledge and skills are necessary to improve the quality of care that professionals provide. Researchers are often limited in their assessment of skill performance due to inadequate and unrealistic measurement options. Simulation using standardized patients offers researc...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Gates DM,Fitzwater E,Telintelo S

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective fall-risk communication both among staff and between staff and family members is vital for ensuring the safety of residents in long-term care (LTC) settings. This study uses focus group methodology to investigate how information about falls is identified, communicated, and responded to by licensed staff (reg...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Wagner LM,Damianakis T,Mafrici N,Robinson-Holt K

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective parenting is vital for intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of a child. This study examined the differences between the parenting dimensions of deaf children and healthy ones. The sample of the study consisted of 292 children and their parents (146 of them deaf children and 146 of them h...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Ekim A,Ocakci AF

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the health outcomes of 8- to 12-year-old urban-dwelling children with moderate to severe persistent asthma who participated in a modified Open Airways for Schools (OAS) asthma education program. It was hypothesized that the intervention group would have improved health outcome...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Bowen F

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Detection of diabetic foot complications is key to amputation prevention. This study used survey and retrospective record review to examine the relationship between frequency and performance of clinician's diabetic foot examinations on performance of patient home self-foot examinations. An additional aim was to assess...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Pocuis J,Li SM,Janci MM,Thompson HJ

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study looks to describe health care professionals' knowledge regarding patient safety. A quantitative study using questionnaires was conducted in three multi-disciplinary hospitals in Western Lithuania. Data were collected in 2014 from physicians, nurses, and nurse assistants. The overall results indicated quite ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Brasaite I,Kaunonen M,Martinkenas A,Mockiene V,Suominen T

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this experimental pilot study was to determine the short- and long-term efficacy of directed verbal prompts and positive reinforcement on the level of eating independence (LEI) of elderly nursing home patients with dementia. Twenty-four subjects from a dementia unit were randomly selected and randomly a...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Coyne ML,Hoskins L

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary purpose of this quasi-experimental research is to observe health care workers' compliance with hand-hygiene guidelines during patient care in an intensive care unit in Ireland before (pretest) and after (posttest) implementation of a multifaceted hand-hygiene program. Health care workers' attitudes, belief...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Creedon SA

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article summarizes research and draws overall conclusions from the body of literature on fall prevention interventions to provide nurse administrators with a basis for developing evidence-based fall prevention programs in the hospital setting. Data are obtained from published studies. Thirteen articles are retrie...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Spoelstra SL,Given BA,Given CW

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low anterior resection procedures are likely to negatively affect pelvic floor function, which are correlated with sexual dysfunction. The purpose of the study was to explore the prevalence of sexual problems in women with rectal cancer after low anterior resection (LAR). The study consisted of an LAR group (n = 32) a...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Yu-Hua L

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid increase in the number of smartphone users has raised concern about the negative psychosocial and physical effects of this use. A descriptive cross-sectional design was conducted to investigate the relationship between smartphone use, anxiety and insomnia among university students. A convenience sample of 40...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Al Battashi N,Al Omari O,Sawalha M,Al Maktoumi S,Alsuleitini A,Al Qadire M

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to assess nutritional status and its contributing factors among older adults with cancer receiving chemotherapy so, a descriptive study design was used. The study was conducted at Zagazig University Hospitals, Egypt. The study's sample was selected purposively which composed of 194 older adults. Nutrit...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Abd Allah ES,Gad HMM,Abdel-Aziz HR

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social support and positive health practices in early adolescents and to test two variables, depression and optimism, that mediate this relationship. The final sample included 128 adolescents, ages 12 to 14, who responded to instruments measuring social...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Mahon NE,Yarcheski A,Yarcheski TJ,Hanks MM

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Together, chronic bronchitis and emphysema (CBE) ranks as one of the top five leading health problems in the United States. Few nursing interventions have been tested that improve symptom management, functional status, and quality of life. This study tested the effects of guided imagery and maximal inspiratory muscle ...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Moody LE,Fraser M,Yarandi H

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This quasi-experimental study tested an intervention to reduce sound levels in an acute care hospital. A parallel pre- and posttest design with control group was used; patients and employees completed the Topf Adapted Sound Disturbance Scales, and environmental sound levels were recorded on a Quest 2900 Sound Level Me...

journal_title：Clinical nursing research

authors： Taylor-Ford R,Catlin A,LaPlante M,Weinke C

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00