Reasons for attending and not attending a support group for recipients of implantable cardioverter defibrillators and their carers.

abstract：:To assess the effectiveness of a 12-week school-based educational preventive programme for type 2 diabetes by change in weight and fasting blood glucose level in Jordanian adolescents. Sixteen percent of Jordanian adults have obesity-related type 2 diabetes and 5.6% of obese adolescents examined, however one-third une...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Bani Salameh A,Al-Sheyab N,El-Hneiti M,Shaheen A,Williams LM,Gallagher R

更新日期：2017-06-01 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：AIM:This paper aims to discuss social networking sites as potentially salutogenic, culturally relevant extensions to maternity care provision for adolescent mothers. BACKGROUND:Studies report that online networking may enhance social capital, a concept linked to enhanced well-being, particularly for marginalized indiv...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Nolan SJ,Hendricks J,Williamson M,Ferguson SL

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart disease is the number one killer in the USA. In Jordan, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death, and about 34.5% of women die of cardiovascular disease as compared with 44.25% of men. The differences between men and women in heart disease, such as signs and symptoms presentation, diagnostic and ther...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Omran S,Al-Hassan M

更新日期：2006-08-01 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：AIM:The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of falls among community-dwelling older adults and the impact of pain and insomnia on falls. METHODS:This cross-sectional study recruited 659 older adults. Pain was assessed by the Geriatric Pain Measure, and insomnia was assessed by the Insomnia Severity Index....

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Kulakci Altintas H,Korkmaz Aslan G

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Errors in measuring blood pressure may have significant impact on the investigation and treatment of patients. Errors arise from faults in measurement technique or the equipment used. In Australia, blood pressure measurement technique is taught to nurses during their undergraduate education and may not be reviewed aga...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Armstrong RS

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The terminology used to analyse data in a grounded theory study can be confusing. Different grounded theorists use a variety of terms which all have similar meanings. In the following study, we use terms adopted by Charmaz including: initial, focused and axial coding. Initial codes are used to analyse data with an emp...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hoare KJ,Mills J,Francis K

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Research indicates that single checking of medications is as safe as double checking; however, many nurses are averse to independently checking medications. To assist with the introduction and use of single checking, a measure of nurses' attitudes, the thirteen-item Single Checking Administration of Medications Scale ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： O'Connell B,Hawkins M,Ockerby C

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:I begin this paper by setting out the importance of the Two Cultures debate, given that many nurse authors would agree with Closs's position that the art versus science debate should be closed finally. I suggest that issues are every bit as present and urgent in our current era as they were in the past. A brief tracin...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Darbyshire P

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The impressions of 200 patients (both medical and surgical) and 200 nursing staff (registered, enrolled and trainee enrolled nurses) in relation to two bed-bathing methods were compared by means of questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Data regarding costs were obtained from appropriate cost centre managers. ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hancock I,Bowman A,Prater D

更新日期：2000-08-01 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：:Since the late 1980s, it has been increasingly recognized that the experiences of people with dementia have been omitted from research in the area of dementia and memory loss. More recently, it has been accepted that people with dementia have insight into their condition and, therefore, the ability to contribute to re...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Gilmour JA,Huntington AD

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Preoperative skin preparation is performed differently by different operating room nurses. AIM:To deepen the understanding of skin preparation within an orthopaedic surgical setting from the operating room nurse perspective and to explore their experiences. METHODS:A qualitative exploratory design was used...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Markström I,Bjerså K,Bachrach-Lindström M,Falk-Brynhildsen K,Hollman Frisman G

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to explore the experiences of family caregivers interacting with people with dementia. BACKGROUND:A majority of people with mild-to-moderate dementia live at home with family caregivers. This interaction creates positive experiences and challenges for these caregivers. DESIGN:Descriptive phenomen...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Yang L,Ye H,Sun Q

更新日期：2020-09-23 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：:Postnatal depression in mothers is commonplace as it affects 10-15% of recent mothers. Postnatal depression is still an under-diagnosed illness and if unidentified, is often left untreated. If left untreated, the depression can have an adverse effect not only on the mother, but also on the child's development and on t...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tammentie T,Tarkka MT,Astedt-Kurki P,Paavilainen E

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study was to identify barriers and benefits in establishing a model for integration of palliative care of cancer patients in daily clinical practice in tertiary health institutions. METHODS:This was a qualitative design study using in-depth interviews with four stakeholders and focus group discussio...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ndiok A,Ncama B

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptom control is fundamental to the nursing management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, symptom control can be problematic for individuals with IBD, which could result in symptom burden. Symptom burden is an evolving concept in the discipline of nursing and to date little is known about how the defining...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Farrell D,Savage E

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to examine the relationships among nurses' knowledge of, attitudes towards and level of competence in nursing practice, as well as factors influencing nurses' competence in nursing practice, in typhoon disaster relief work. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted using a self-develop...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Jiang L,He HG,Zhou WG,Shi SH,Yin TT,Kong Y

更新日期：2015-02-01 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：AIM:The study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of an innovative tablet-assisted self-reported symptom assessment among newly diagnosed lung cancer patients. BACKGROUND:Routine symptom assessment for lung cancer patients in a fast-paced clinical environment is demanding. Mobile health technology offers...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tang FWK,Chan CWH,Choy YP,Loong HHF,Chow KM,So WKW

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study aimed to evaluate the health-related quality of life of nursing workers and influential factors. BACKGROUND:Nursing workers are under great occupational stress. However, few population-level studies of nursing workers' health conditions have been reported from China. DESIGN:This was a cross-sectional ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lu J,Kong J,Song J,Li L,Wang H

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first in a two-part series of papers examining mental health issues for refugees and asylum seekers. Beginning with the suicide of an asylum seeker in Scotland, the paper emphasizes mental health issues for adult and child asylum seekers, stress and memory, suicide, self-harm, risk and protective factors, ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Procter NG

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health outcomes and, in particular, patient health outcomes have become a driving force within health-care delivery. Little emphasis has been placed on the potential health consequences for nurses providing care and caring within the health-care system. Compassion fatigue (or secondary traumatic stress) has emerged as...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Sabo BM

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prevention is important to reduce the prevalence of preterm births. Although prematurity has been well studied in developed countries, data from developing countries, such as Jordan, are still limited. This retrospective study analysed medical records to determine possible risk factors leading to preterm birth in the ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Mohammad K,Abu Dalou A,Kassab M,Gamble J,Creedy DK

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to elucidate the phenomenon of the caring need in the life-world of the patient and, on the basis of this, to compare patients' perceived caring needs with the six areas of need contained in a new instrument for patient classification, the Oulu Patient Classification (OPC). A total of 75 patie...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Fagerström L,Eriksson K,Engberg IB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional decline is a common complication for hospitalized older adults. Illuminating the factors that influence the physical function of hospitalized older adults is critical in order to develop effective interventions to prevent avoidable loss of function. Twenty-four older adults in three senior centres located i...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Boltz M,Capezuti E,Shabbat N,Hall K

更新日期：2010-08-01 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