Uncovering the evidence of non-expert nephrology nursing practice.

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：: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：:The impact of a new high dependency unit (HDU) that was developed from an adjoining ward was evaluated from both an organizational and consumer perspective. Satisfaction of patients and relatives with nursing care on the ward of origin was measured before and after the development of the HDU, and nurses were surveyed ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Armstrong K,Young J,Hayburn A,Irish B,Nikoletti S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to explore how visiting nurses in Japan sense Kuuki (mood or atmosphere) in the homes of patients and families. Participants were 15 Japanese visiting nurses with experience sensing kuuki in homes of patients and families. Data were collected through two 90 min focus group interviews with experienced ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Shimamura A,Suwa S,Tsujimura M

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of preoperative fasting and fluid limitation in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Although traditional long-term fasting is not recommended in current preoperative guidelines, this is still a common intervention. Visual analogue scale was used to assess ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tosun B,Yava A,Açıkel C

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:Undergoing surgery is an anxious experience for children. Applying anxiety reduction age-appropriate programs by nurses would be beneficial in reducing anxiety to children. AIM:To test the effectiveness of age-appropriate preoperative information session in reducing anxiety levels of school-age children und...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Shaheen A,Nassar O,Khalaf I,Kridli SA,Jarrah S,Halasa S

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to examine changes in patient behavior that occurred as a consequence of looking in a mirror. How do dementia patients relate to their image in the mirror? Is the use of the mirror effective in raising levels of self-awareness, calmness and satisfaction? The survey was carried out on 100 patie...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tabak N,Bergman R,Alpert R

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The majority of breast cancer patients will experience some level of emotional distress, with some patients having long-term psychological maladjustment. Personal and social resources play a role in recovery yet the interplay between these factors warrants further examination. This study aimed to investigate...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Edward KL,Chipman M,Stephenson J,Robinson K,Giandinoto JA,Trisno R

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：: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：:This study was aimed to explore the occurrence of burnout among nurses in health and social institutions in Baranya County of Hungary, to reveal the connections between burnout and sociodemographic factors, and to learn its extent in different types of care. The survey was a one-off, representative sample with 805 que...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Palfi I,Nemeth K,Kerekes Z,Kallai J,Betlehem J

更新日期：2008-02-01 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：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：:Current advances in technology have enabled the development of a computer-based questionnaire that provides advantages over the paper-based mode of administration, such as automatic data entry, storage and calculations. However, before implementing a computer-based questionnaire, its equivalence with the original pape...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lee EH,Lee YW,Lee KW,Kim DJ,Kim YS,Nam MS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study aimed to examine the effect of tepid massage in febrile children comparing with other fever management. METHODS:Experimental studies published in English were included; quasi-experimental research studies were also included in consideration of rare experimental studies in Korean. The search strategy sou...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lim J,Kim J,Moon B,Kim G

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A measure for healthy lifestyle behaviours of older adults would enable the development of effective and target-based health promotion strategies. AIM:This study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Geriatric Health Promotion scale among older people in Turkey. DESIGN:This w...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Kartal A,Korkmaz Aslan G,Koştu N,Tümer A

更新日期：2020-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to describe the postpartum experiences of older Japanese primiparas during the first month after childbirth. The participants were 21 primiparous women over 35 years of age who gave birth to a healthy child at three urban hospitals. Data were collected from July 2011 to April 2012 through a semi-struc...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Mori E,Iwata H,Sakajo A,Maehara K,Ozawa H,Maekawa T,Morita A,Saeki A

更新日期：2014-03-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to examine the cluster dyads of risk factors and symptoms and their impact on the incidence of 12 month major adverse cardiac events (MACEs) among patients with first-time myocardial infarction (MI). In a descriptive study, a total of 522 patients completed semi-structured interviews for ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hwang SY,Kim J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose was to examine the effectiveness of an exercise programme for elders with dementia in Taiwan aimed to maintain their activities of daily living such as feeding, dressing, grooming, washing and toileting. This was a single study group, repeated measure research design. Twenty-six dementia elders were recrui...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Chang SH,Chen CY,Shen SH,Chiou JH

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study compared nurse outcomes between the shared care in nursing (SCN) and patient allocation (PA) models of care. A quasi-experimental design was used. Job satisfaction, stress and aspects of role were measured at baseline and 6 months after the implementation of the SCN model using validated instruments. Nurses...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tran DT,Johnson M,Fernandez R,Jones S

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the validity and reliability of the stoma self-efficacy scale for Turkish-speaking individuals with stoma. BACKGROUND:Self-efficacy in stoma care is one of the most important variables requiring compliance for an increase in the quality of life and well-being of individuals with stoma. DESIGN:A methodo...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Karaçay P,Toğluk Yigitoglu E,Karadağ A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case-control study compares the health of Thai family caregivers of adults with acquired physical disabilities with others without similar responsibilities. To ascertain health perceptions, face-to-face structured interviews using the Short Form (36) were conducted with participants randomly selected from primary...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lawang W,Horey DE,Blackford J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The shortage of nurses is known. We explored nurses' reasons for leaving the profession based on responses from an e-newsletter of the Nurses and Midwives e-cohort Study. Qualitative content analysis of data from email responses (n = 66) showed 'Lack of support' as a social work value describing their manager's lack o...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tuckett A,Winters-Chang P,Bogossian F,Wood M

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：:This study aimed to test the mediating and moderating effects of sleep hygiene practice on the relationship between anxiety and insomnia severity in hospital nurses. A cross-sectional survey was employed, and a convenience sample was recruited from one regional hospital in Taiwan. Participants completed the following ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Chou TL,Chang LI,Chung MH

更新日期：2015-05-01 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：: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：: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