Nursing, art and science: revisiting the two cultures.

abstract：:The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the fatigue, anxiety and depression levels, activities of daily living of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n = 255). It was found that there was significant difference between Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue (VAS-F) point averages and gender,...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Karakurt P,Ünsal A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous Western cardiac rehabilitation (CR) purported to improve patients' quality of life and health-related parameters for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Nursing's role in CR was minimally identified. The purpose of this integrative literature review was to determine the effectiveness of current CR programmes and t...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Eshah NF,Bond AE

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing and midwifery education is known to be negatively affected by several factors. Nevertheless, the present learning environments for students can be effectively altered to optimize their learning and practical training and decrease their stress levels. In order to minimize the stressors and to encourage the qual...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Cilingir D,Gursoy AA,Hintistan S,Ozturk H

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is estimated that about 2000 people die as a result of venous thromboembolism (VTE) each year, with a further 30,000 being hospitalized. Prophylaxis significantly reduces VTE morbidity and mortality, and thus represents a real long-term health-care benefit. The aim of this study was twofold: (i) to assess the curre...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Gaston S,White S

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This ontological hermeneutic study highlights the importance of understanding the human experience of family caring. In contrast to much family caregiving research which focuses upon the home care situation, this study involved in-depth audiotaped conversational interviews and observations with 14 family carers who co...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Kellett UM

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1999, under the leadership and direction of the Director of Clinical Services (Nursing), Roger Napthine, Project Consultant, was commissioned to undertake a review of medication policies and practices for a regional acute-care hospital. This initiative was taken with the view of improving nursing practice and patie...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Jarman H,Jacobs E,Walter R,Witney C,Zielinski V

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the exercise programme on the quality of life of prostate cancer (PCa) survivors. METHODS:A randomized controlled, parallel trial was conducted from April 2017 to January 2018 on 80 PCa survivors. They were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Mardani A,Pedram Razi S,Mazaheri R,Haghani S,Vaismoradi M

更新日期：2020-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide initial data regarding country-specific evidence of workplace violence towards nurses working within the health sector in five European countries. METHODS:This is a descriptive and cross-sectional pilot study, conducted in June 2016. The sample consisted of 260 nurses working in selected health care set...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Babiarczyk B,Turbiarz A,Tomagová M,Zeleníková R,Önler E,Sancho Cantus D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to evaluate the efficiency of the education programme for prevention of constipation in women. This study was performed as a pre-test-posttest design. Thirty-five women were included who have constipation problem. Data were collected by questionnaire: Constipation Severity Instrument (CSI), Co...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ayaz S,Hisar F

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Competencies have been formulated for entry level nurses. Specialist and generic advanced nursing competencies are also being developed. This paper describes exploratory groundwork on aged and extended care nursing competencies derived from interviews with nurses, allied health staff, residents and their families from...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ballantyne A,Cheek J,O'Brien B,Pincombe J

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated self-reported subjective health and effects of sleep loss according to perceived interfering cognitive anxiety related to falling asleep in patients with and without insufficient sleep and gender differences in these aspects 5 years after coronary artery bypass graft and transluminal coronary angi...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Edéll-Gustafsson UM,Gustavsson G,Yngman Uhlin P

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Tuberculosis (TB) continues to challenge global health systems, especially in South Africa. Nurses are especially vulnerable to TB exposure, because of their prolonged front-line contact with infected patients-especially in primary health care (PHC) clinics. Their infection control practices, influenced by key fact...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： van Rensburg AJ,Engelbrecht M,Kigozi G,van Rensburg D

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Care and caring have been identified as inherently difficult concepts to define, but many authors believe that care is the central and unifying core of nursing. It is vital that nurses understand what care is, with the current issues about measuring and justifying exactly what they do for patients in order to be clear...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Bassett C

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article seeks to analyse the current state of scientific knowledge concerning critical thinking in nursing. The methodology used consisted of a scoping review of the main scientific databases using an applied search strategy. A total of 1518 studies published from January 1999 to June 2013 were identified, of whi...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Zuriguel Pérez E,Lluch Canut MT,Falcó Pegueroles A,Puig Llobet M,Moreno Arroyo C,Roldán Merino J

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Internationally, collection of reliable data on new and evolving health-care roles is crucial. We describe a protocol for design and administration of a national census of an emergent health-care role, namely nurse practitioners in Australia using databases held by regulatory authorities. A questionnaire was developed...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Middleton S,Gardner G,Gardner A,Della P,Gibb M,Millar L

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main purpose of this study was to examine the significance of health beliefs, perceived seriousness of harmful consequences and perceived barriers in explaining health care-seeking decisions of patients experiencing myocardial infarction symptoms. A structured interview guide developed by the researchers that incl...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Al-Hassan MA,Omran SM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hermeneutic phenomenology has been used widely by researchers to understand lived experiences. This methodology asserts that individual people are as unique as their life stories. The practice of midwifery is underpinned by a philosophy that values women and the uniqueness of their child-bearing journey. The tenets of...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Miles M,Francis K,Chapman Y,Taylor B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aims to ascertain the rate and identify the factors associated with nurses' intention to remain employed at hospitals in the Yangon Region. METHODS:A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 300 nurses aged between 20 and 60 years working at both private and public hospitals in the Yang...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lwin PM,Rattanapan C,Laosee O

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper uses a literature review to question the proposition that nurses will be permitted to care for the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients in the manner that is frequently presented as the nurses role. Second, it will explore qualities in nurse-patient relationships that can be not only helpful to thos...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Barthow C

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to report a study exploring aspects of teenage pregnant women relationships with the fathers of their unborn children within the context of two contrasting demographic areas of the UK. The perceptions of teenage pregnant women on how they view their relationship with the fathers of their unbor...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Whitehead E

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The principle aim of this study was to obtain a more complete understanding of quality of life (QoL) through exploring different factors affecting that concept among elderly persons and staff members, combining mixed methods for validation of QoL categories and themes, and enlightening the meanings through some quotes...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Berglund AL,Ericsson K

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing numbers of people with cardiovascular disease are requiring the insertion of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs). Although these devices are an effective life-saving treatment, psychological distress sometimes accompanies their insertion. A qualitative approach was used to explore the experiences...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Williams AM,Young J,Nikoletti S,McRae S

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first author of this paper, a Thai midwife, conducted a feminist action research project aimed at collaboratively developing a model for group-based antenatal education in Thailand. Should a midwife wear a uniform when facilitating midwife-led group-based antenatal education sessions in the hospital setting? This ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Wisanskoonwong P,Fahy K,Hastie C

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high caesarean section rate is a prominent public health problem in China. AIM:This study aimed to determine the effects of midwife-led care during labour on birth outcomes for healthy primiparas. DESIGN:Randomized controlled trial. SETTING:The Obstetrics Department of Fujian Provincial Maternity and ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Jiang XM,Chen QY,Guo SB,Jin LZ,Huang XX,Liu XW,Hong JX,Qu HB,Hu RF

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A discussion of the findings from a nationwide study of workplace and well-being issues of Australian nurses and midwives. BACKGROUND:Current discourse only provides a fragmented understanding of a multifaceted nature of working conditions and well-being, necessitating a more holistic investigation to identify cri...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Holland PJ,Tham TL,Gill FJ

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This (part two) paper finds 'the problem of the criterion' at the heart of disputes about what constitutes goodness in qualitative research, an ancient philosophic conundrum as to how best represent reality. Ways around the problem are considered, including conceiving criteria as open-ended 'lists', and 'enabling cond...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Emden C,Sandelowski M

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This research presents some of the qualitative findings from a mixed methods study exploring the personal and professional effects of tertiary education for post registration women nurses. The researcher combined both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The specific methods employed were survey questionnaire, 'jo...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Glass NE

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot study examined the effects of an intervention on diabetes knowledge and self-management among adults with type 2 diabetes in Wuhan, China. A convenience sample of 29 adults with type 2 diabetes participated in a 6-week diabetes intervention in a community health center. Data on diabetes knowledge, diabetes ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Fu M,Hu J,Cai X

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to explore the individual, social and environmental factors influencing regular exercise on the basis of the theoretical framework of social ecological model among adults with type 2 diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. A total of 122 participants were chosen from Tianjin Metabolic Disease ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Pei L,Wang Y,Sun CY,Zhang Q

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study is to examine psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of Medical Outcome Survey Short Form 12 version 2 (SF12v2). METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted in three primary healthcare units in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Patients with cardiovascular diseases who were able to respond ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Wicaksana AL,Maharani E,Hertanti NS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00