The attitudes, concerns, gloving practices and knowledge of nurses in a Taiwanese hospital regarding AIDS and HIV.

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：:The aim of this study was to define risk management behaviours related to medication safety. Mixed methods were used to analyze 318 nursing related medication incidents reported in an Australian metropolitan hospital. Most incidents did not result in patient harm (93%). Omission of medications was the most frequent of...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Johnson M,Tran DT,Young H

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the growing number of severe congenital heart disease (CHD) surgeries, some hospitals in Japan are experiencing difficulty meeting the demand for CHD surgery. As a result, CHD surgery preparation is difficult for mothers of these infants. AIMS:To examine the stress and coping of mothers whose infants n...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Nakazuru A,Sato N,Nakamura N

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore complexities in nursing documentation and related factors. Nursing documentation has been one of the most important functions of nurses since the time of Florence Nightingale because it serves multiple and diverse purposes. Current health-care systems require that documentation ensures cont...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Cheevakasemsook A,Chapman Y,Francis K,Davies C

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the study were to investigate the risk for and prevalence of pressure ulcers in different medical care groups, to discover if patients at risk for or with pressure ulcers are allocated appropriate pressure ulcer preventions and to investigate which variables are associated with appropriate pressure ulcer p...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Gunningberg L

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was carried out to measure changes in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients (n=100) undergoing total hip arthoplasty. The Sickness Impact Profile was used to measure patients' dysfunctions in 12 different categories post surgery. Improvement was observed in each category and dimension already a...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Montin L,Suominen T,Haaranen E,Katajisto J,Lepistö J,Leino-Kilpi H

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to investigate relations between ease of venous palpation and various venous factors, and to elucidate characteristics of hardly palpable veins. Healthy adult volunteers (n = 110) were enrolled. The ease of venous palpation was scored from 0: impalpable to 3: well palpable. Venous factors, namely veno...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ichimura M,Matsumura Y,Sasaki S,Murakami N,Mori M,Ogino T

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：:The purpose of the study was to test relationships among injury appraisals, coping, social support and outcomes of coping efficacy, mood states and post-traumatic stress syndrome. A purposive sample of 152 hospitalized patients a week following major trauma was recruited from two trauma centres. The measures included ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tsay SL,Halstead MT,McCrone S

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To consider clinician researcher career frameworks and propose a new pathway, integrating university and health service components to support research career progression within nursing and midwifery practice. BACKGROUND:Hospitals with research-active clinicians report fewer adverse events and better patient outcom...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Smith S,Gullick J,Ballard J,Perry L

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable tool for assessing the frequency of nurses' implementation of patient education in line with the stages of determining needs, assessment and planning, implementation, and evaluation and documentation. BACKGROUND:Patient education is important in terms of the patient...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Şenyuva E,Kaya H,Can G

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the anxiety and depression levels of inpatients. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Kırşehir in the middle part of Turkey with a sample of 433 inpatients. As the data-gathering tools, a questionnaire form and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used. Statistic...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Unsal A,Unaldi C,Baytemir C

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To synthesize the scientific evidence about new graduate nurses' transition to practice in the acute care setting and consider implications for nurses and nursing practice. BACKGROUND:Despite the vast amount of literature on new graduate nurses' transition to practice, the transition of new graduate nurses is a g...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hawkins N,Jeong S,Smith T

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surrogate decision-maker for end-of-life care is indicated at certain points during care for patients with terminal illnesses. This study aimed at identifying person(s) to whom northern Thai patients with terminal illnesses wished to transfer their decisions on end-of-life care and for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. F...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Sittisombut S,Inthong S

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this descriptive study was to produce knowledge of the degree of pressure ulcers, pressure ulcer patients' physical and psychological well-being and the association of these factors with pressure ulcers' severity. These patients were treated in Finland's capital area hospitals. The pressure ulcer patien...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lepistö M,Eriksson E,Hietanen H,Asko-Seljavaara S

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine if there are cross-national differences in nurse understandings of the terms: missed care, rationed care and care left undone. BACKGROUND:Nurse researchers from a number of countries have published studies on missed and rationed care. It is not clear if there are differences in understanding the key t...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Willis E,Zelenikova R,Bail K,Papastavrou E

更新日期：2020-07-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Communication with non-speaking patients in intensive care unit is stress for both nurse and patients. Semi-experimental study that took place at a University Hospital was to develop illustrated material for patient communication and determine its effectiveness. The study sample consisted of 90 intubated patients at t...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Otuzoğlu M,Karahan A

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reviews the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions on quality of life for adult patients with vitiligo. We systematically searched nine databases from 1990 to February 2010 and reviewed randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies of current therapeutic interventions for vitiligo, includi...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Chan MF,Chua TL

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Emergency Nurse Practitioner role was introduced to an Emergency Department, Melbourne in 2004 as an alternative health-care model to provide accessible and efficient patient care. The aim of the study was to explore patient satisfaction using a questionnaire from their emergency department experience comparing Em...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Jennings N,Lee G,Chao K,Keating S

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Empowerment concerning people with diabetes is well researched. However, few researchers specifically focus on the barriers to and facilitators of empowerment in Iranian people with diabetes. Understanding the factors could help health professionals facilitate self-empowerment more effectively. This study aims to dete...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Abdoli S,Ashktorab T,Ahmadi F,Parvizy S,Dunning T

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strengthening the physical and social environment has been shown to support health and strengthen community action for health. In an attempt to improve the social factors that influence the health of individuals and the community, community interventions increasingly include strategies to build networks and social cap...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Griffiths R,Horsfall J,Moore M,Lane D,Kroon V,Langdon R

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Our study examined factors influencing the development of healthcare-associated infections in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a tertiary hospital in southern Spain. BACKGROUND:Healthcare-associated infections are a frequent adverse event, significantly lengthening patient stays in the ICU. Nursing practice is a ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Morales-Cané I,López-Soto PJ,Valverde-León MDR,Moral-Arroyo JA,León-López R,Rodríguez-Borrego MA

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:There is evidence to suggest that there is a general decline in clinical expertise in nursing as a result of experienced clinicians leaving the profession. The expertise of clinical nursing practice is an important resource and needs to be captured and made available to others as loss of this knowledge and expertise h...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Cioffi JM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to investigate the effect of warm shower hydrotherapy and perineal exercises with a ball on pain, anxiety, and neuroendocrine stress parameters during childbirth. METHODS:This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 128 women during childbirth, admitted for hospital birth in São Paulo, Braz...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Henrique AJ,Gabrielloni MC,Rodney P,Barbieri M

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this longitudinal study is to explore the relationship between temperament and physical development among infants in Beijing, China. A total of 1117 term, normal and singleton infants were followed regularly for 12 months. Body weight and horizontal length were measured at 42 days and monthly from the...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Gong YH,Ji CY,Shan JP

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evidence-based nursing is recognized as an indicator of quality in nursing practice, a basis for accountability and the gold standard of professional nursing care. The aim of this study was to explore nurses' experiences and perceptions about evidence-based nursing practice in giving care to patients with diabetic foo...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Varaei S,Salsali M,Cheraghi MA

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many nursing home patients with dementia suffer from symptoms of agitation (e.g. anxiety, shouting, irritability). This study investigated whether individualized music could be used as a nursing intervention to reduce such symptoms in four patients with severe dementia. The patients were video-recorded during four ses...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ragneskog H,Asplund K,Kihlgren M,Norberg A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conceptual tools prevailing in scientific literature can carry an unexamined ballast of implicit references to current sociopolitical debates that dominate their times. Professional autonomy is not only freedom for action but also freedom for thought. The paper aims to increase external validity by enhancing the a...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Laperrière H

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00