Reflective journal writing in nurse education: whose interests does it serve?

abstract：:This small-scale study carried out in a Melbourne metropolitan hospital explored patients' and their carers' perceptions of information, adequacy of information, and their utilization of information concerning post-discharge care received from health professionals during their stay in hospital. The research design con...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Driscoll A

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estimation is the most commonly used method to determine blood loss. According to the literature, estimating blood loss is not exact; there are wide margins of error and blood loss tends to be underestimated. Forty-two registered nurses were asked to estimate varied amounts of blood on 20 peripads. Both over- and unde...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Higgins PG

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major problem of diabetes mellitus lies in its complications. Fourteen Type 1 diabetic patients with severe long-term complications were interviewed on two occasions with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of their coping strategies. The study has a qualitative design and a grounded theory approach was used. ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Nyhlin KT

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative disease in humans. It usually begins in middle age and is progressive. Chronic pain in older people presents a significant obstacle in maintaining function and independence. Previous studies have shown that music can improve motivation, elevate mood, and increas...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： McCaffrey R,Freeman E

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients with heart failure have generalized wasting, referred to as cardiac cachexia. This leads to skeletal muscle wasting, impaired mobility, reduced functional capacity and poor prognosis. Patients with heart failure have symptoms that can affect their food intake, for example breathing difficulties...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Jacobsson A,Pihl E,Mårtensson J,Fridlund B

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giving birth to a child with cleft lip and palate (CLP) can be emotionally traumatic for parents. The facial appearance awakens feelings and reactions in the family and other people. Feeding these children in the neonatal period is known to be difficult. Previous research has mainly dealt with visual defects...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Johansson B,Ringsberg KC

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore patients' and family caregivers' experiences and perceptions of Hospice at Home care. BACKGROUND:The public indicate a preference to be cared for and to die at home. This has inherent challenges, with a key factor being the family caregiver. Supporting end-of-life care at home has resulted in the expans...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Jack BA,Mitchell TK,Cope LC,O'Brien MR

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the validity and responsiveness of a questionnaire developed to measure the impact of a high-fidelity simulation intervention. DESIGN:A pre- and postintervention design. METHODS:In August 2017, 107 participants completed a questionnaire measuring knowledge and perceived self-confidence pre- and postin...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Haddeland K,Slettebø Å,Svensson E,Carstens P,Fossum M

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper considers the issue of the quality of nursing care for frail elderly patients in continuing-care environments. The continued failure to raise the standards of such care is explored and potential explanations sought. It is argued that the application of models of nursing do not represent the best solution an...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Nolan M,Grant G

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine how home nurses' turnover intentions are affected by the quality and frequency of supervisory feedback and by their own self-efficacy. BACKGROUND:Little is known about effective retention strategies for the growing home healthcare sector that struggles to retain an adequate workforce. While the work env...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Van Waeyenberg T,Decramer A,Anseel F

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to examine the psychosocial adjustment trajectory, focusing on psychological distress, sexual relationships and healthcare information, and factors which have an impact on adjustment on receiving a positive diagnosis of human papillomavirus infection. BACKGROUND:Human papillomavirus is a ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Hsu YY,Wang WM,Fetzer SJ,Cheng YM,Hsu KF

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper is a report of a study conducted to describe emergency department nurses' understanding and experiences of implementing discharge planning. BACKGROUND:Discharge planning in the emergency department is an important issue because of increased healthcare costs and greater emphasis on continuity of care. Wh...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Han CY,Barnard A,Chapman H

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper is a report of a study conducted to examine factors (severity and duration of the disease, credible authority, social support, education) that may influence the level of uncertainty and stress in patients having peritoneal dialysis. BACKGROUND:Although home peritoneal dialysis improves the patient's qua...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Madar H,Bar-Tal Y

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents a discussion on the assessment of mental competence of patients and relatives in the health care setting. Their decision-making ability is explored with particular reference to the giving of consent for nursing intervention and medical treatment. It is suggested that, in addition to obvious psychol...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Fulbrook P

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper reports on how people with colorectal cancer compare experiences, what comparison meant to them and the context in which it took place. BACKGROUND:People with cancer need information to make sense of their disease and treatment, and comparing with others in similar situations provides such opportunities...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： McCaughan E,Parahoo K,Prue G

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This paper is a report of a descriptive study of Chinese abdominal surgical patients' and nurses' perceptions of discharge information needs. BACKGROUND:Discharge from hospital poses a potential threat to surgical patients' lives because they have to cope in daily life with the consequences of the illness and sur...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Yiu HY,Chien WT,Lui MH,Qin B

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine if a relationship exists between work roles, work role values and job satisfaction for registered nurses employed in the hospital setting in the USA. A total of 201 nurses responded (33% response rate) to a survey instrument consisting of questions regarding work roles, work ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Mitchell MB

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this paper is to stimulate interest in the practical classroom application of concept mapping strategies as an approach that teachers can easily use to enhance collaborative learning. BACKGROUND:Concept mapping has been developed as a tool to support meaningful learning. However, much of the research li...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Kinchin I,Hay D

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditionally, the approach to affective disorders has focused upon the biophysical aetiology of the disorder. Given that a significant proportion of the so called 'recovered' manic depressive population experience a relapse, the adequacy of traditional treatment methods is questionable. The nursing literature represe...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Hume AJ,Barker PJ,Robertson W,Swan J

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To investigate student nurses' and midwives' knowledge, confidence and educational needs regarding recognition and responses to domestic abuse. BACKGROUND:Domestic abuse is a serious global problem and has greater, negative effects on long-term health than more obvious diseases, such as diabetes. Nurses and midwi...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Bradbury-Jones C,Broadhurst K

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To explore nurse comfort with patient-initiated prayer request scenarios. BACKGROUND:Spiritual care is fundamental to patient care evidenced by Joint Commission requirement of a spiritual assessment on a patient's hospital admission. Prayer is an assessment component. Patients may seek solace and support by reque...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Minton ME,Isaacson M,Banik D

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To provide: (a) an overview of interventions aimed at improving mental health of student or novice nurses; and (b) an evaluation of their effectiveness on dropout-related outcomes. DESIGN:Systematic review. DATA SOURCES:Research papers published between January 1971-February 2019 were identified from the followi...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Bakker EJM,Kox JHAM,Boot CRL,Francke AL,van der Beek AJ,Roelofs PDDM

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients experience anxiety during treatment in an intensive care unit, but intensive care patients are often not able to respond to existing validated measures of anxiety such as the Brief Symptom Inventory. We have developed a new single item Faces Anxiety Scale made up of drawings of five faces. AIM...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： McKinley S,Coote K,Stein-Parbury J

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historical and contemporary conceptualizations of caregiving have not addressed the active role of care recipients within caregiver-care-recipient relationships. Using an interpretive synthesis method, the authors developed the concept of protective care-receiving from three qualitative studies of different groups of ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Russell CK,Bunting SM,Gregory DM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the reasons why older Chinese people decline to tell their life stories. BACKGROUND:Promoting the telling of life stories by older people, as part of healthy ageing, may develop their sense of unity and meaning in life. However, not all older adults seem to review their past and tell others about it. Un...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Chan EA,Lai CK

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review systematically and integrate the findings of qualitative research to increase our understanding of patients' experiences of chronic pelvic pain. BACKGROUND:Chronic pelvic pain is a prevalent pain condition with a high disease burden for men and women. Its multifactorial nature makes it challenging for cl...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Toye F,Seers K,Barker K

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the proposed Culturally Competent Community Care (CCCC) model, and the process of development and testing of the model. BACKGROUND:Community health nurses are challenged to provide culturally competent care in all types of communities. However, existing models have not provided community nurses with sp...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Kim-Godwin YS,Clarke PN,Barton L

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A behavioural weight reduction treatment model for use with retarded adults is discussed. The model describes five stages of the treatment programme. Instructional components and techniques are reviewed. The model was designed for implementation by nurses, dieticians, and other nutritional health educators. ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Rotatori AF,Fox R,Parish P

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To longitudinally describe stroke caregivers' quality of life, anxiety, depression and burden and to identify predictors of stroke caregivers' quality of life, anxiety, depression and burden. BACKGROUND:Caregivers have a key role in stroke survivor care and the first year of caregiving is the most challenging. To ...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Pucciarelli G,Ausili D,Galbussera AA,Rebora P,Savini S,Simeone S,Alvaro R,Vellone E

更新日期：2018-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:An intrasystem-intersystem model developed by Alfred Kuhn has been integrated into the nursing process model to serve as a model for patient-nurse interaction. In this conceptual model the patient and the nurse represent intrasystems with three components, the detector, selector and effector, which act to supply infor...

journal_title：Journal of advanced nursing

authors： Artinian BM

更新日期：1983-03-01 00:00:00