Structures and practices enabling staff nurses to control their practice.

abstract：:Marked racial disparities exist in the prevalence, mortality, and treatment of asthma, between African American and White children and adolescents, despite increases in intervention trials to improve asthma outcomes. Yet, interventions to improve African American children's health must be culturally appropriate. To da...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Crowder SJ,Broome ME

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study has sought to determine if the Tommie Smith Youth Athletic Initiative (TSYAI) intervention could decrease the risk factors for childhood obesity among children 5 to 10 years of age. The TSYAI intervention is a 14-week after-school intervention for students in Grades K-5 that was started during the spring of...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Topp R,Jacks DE,Wedig RT,Newman JL,Tobe L,Hollingsworth A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between depressed mood and depressive symptomatology and the influence of both variables on perceived social support, interpersonal conflict, general well-being, and perceived health status in 144 early adolescents. The subjects responded to instruments measuri...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Mahon NE,Yarcheski A

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:People compare themselves to others for self-evaluation, practical information, and motivation for healthy behaviors. The effect of active peer models on comparative thinking is unknown. The purpose of this 12-week, randomized, two-group pilot study was to evaluate the effect of a workplace peer modeling intervention ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Rowland SA,Cohen MZ,Pullen CH,Schulz PS,Berg KE,Kupzyk KA,Pozehl BJ,Yates BC

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The descriptive cross-sectional study of 2,235 Korean postpartum women was conducted to explore (a) feeding types with related factors, (b) the perceived benefits of each feeding type, (c) the perceived sexuality-related barriers to breast-feeding, and (d) the perceived relative significance of breast functions. The m...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Ahn Y,Sohn M,Yoo E

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medication errors have long been considered critical in global health care systems. However, few studies have been conducted to explore the effects of nursing unit structure on medication errors. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to determine the effects of structural factors on medication errors in nursing un...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Hung CC,Lee BO,Tsai SL,Tseng YS,Chang CH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors used a grounded formal theory approach to synthesize the findings of 14 studies, with the goal of identifying common elements in qualitative studies of individuals' efforts to change a variety of unhealthy behaviors. The combined sample of 399 participants had experiences of weight loss, smoking cessation,...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Kearney MH,O'Sullivan J

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Researchers function in a complex environment and carry multiple role responsibilities. This environment is prone to various distractions that can derail productivity and decrease efficiency. Effective time management allows researchers to maintain focus on their work, contributing to research productivity. Thus, impr...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Chase JA,Topp R,Smith CE,Cohen MZ,Fahrenwald N,Zerwic JJ,Benefield LE,Anderson CM,Conn VS

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Latino male youth in the United States are disproportionately affected by violence. This study explores the experiences that young Latino males in a long-term correctional treatment center have had with violence. An iterative qualitative research design was used to guide sequential periods of data collection and analy...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Oscós-Sánchez MA,Lesser J

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formal caregivers in nursing homes provide care to vulnerable older adults with chronic conditions. Caregiver burden affects formal caregivers. The purpose of this integrative review was to explore formal caregiver burden among nursing staff in nursing homes. Specific aims were to gain an understanding of the attribut...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Kunkle R,Chaperon C,Berger AM

更新日期：2020-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explored Chinese students' concept of mental health through a questionnaire completed by 999 students from six primary schools, six high schools, and three universities in Shanghai. The results confirmed the expectation that Chinese students' mental health concept would be multifaceted and would reflect psy...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Wang W,Miao X

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cultural diversity in health care settings can threaten the well-being of patients, their families, and health care providers. This psychometric study evaluated the construct validity of the recently developed four-factor, 43-item Critical Cultural Competence Scale (CCCS) which was designed to overcome the conceptual ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Almutairi AF,Dahinten VS

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) robs persons living with the disease of their independence and self-esteem, which can lead to depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Understanding how people with early-stage AD cope is a critical step in enhancing their adaptive abilities and ultimately improving their quality of life. This qua...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Beuscher L,Grando VT

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of an aquarium on resident behavior and staff job satisfaction in three dementia units was examined. The sample consisted of 71 individuals with dementia and 71 professional staff. A pretest-posttest design was utilized. Baseline resident behavior and staff satisfaction were obtained, and an aquarium was...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Edwards NE,Beck AM,Lim E

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant problem exists with the volume of human subjects research that is being carried out by investigators who are not in compliance with the Belmont Report's guidelines for the protection of human subjects. Numerous reasons exist for noncompliance, which may create dilemmas for resolving this issue. However, ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Pranulis MF

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing scientists have long been interested in complex, context-dependent questions addressing individual- and population-level challenges in health and illness. These critical questions require multilevel data (e.g., genetic, physiologic, biologic, behavioral, affective, and social). Advances in data-gathering metho...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Docherty SL,Vorderstrasse A,Brandon D,Johnson C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric obesity is multifactorial and difficult to treat. Parenting and feeding behaviors have been shown to influence a child's weight status. Most prior studies have focused on preschool-aged White children. Additional complicating factors include parents' inability to accurately identify their child's abnormal we...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Polfuss ML,Frenn M

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retention of registered nurses (RNs) and health care assistants continue to be a challenge in acute care settings. This descriptive, comparative study examined differences of job embeddedness (JE) scores between RNs and health care assistants (HCAs) in acute care facilities. Generational differences for JE scores were...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Gibbs Z,Duke G

更新日期：2020-10-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Nursing doctoral programs prepare students for research-focused careers within academic settings. The purpose of this Editorial Board Special Article is to provide PhD students and advisors with suggestions for making the most of their doctoral experience. Editorial Board members provide their individual insights on t...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Conn VS,Zerwic J,Rawl S,Wyman JF,Larson JL,Anderson CM,Fahrenwald NL,Benefield LE,Cohen MZ,Smith CE,Topp R,Markis NE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To maximize patient outcomes, the latest research and practice updates must be disseminated across the patient care continuum to include all members of the nursing team. The Clinical Research Council (CRC) recognized the need to bridge the gap between nursing research and practice, using evidence to decrease variation...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Bromirski BH,Cody JL,Coppin K,Hewson K,Richardson B

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the association of psychosocial factors (depression, social support, and health-related quality of life) with heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with heart failure. The sample comprised 91 outpatients from a medical center. Data were collected using the Beck Depression In...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Kao CW,Tseng LF,Lin WS,Cheng SM

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As nurses move from the hospital into the home setting, they are challenged to examine boundaries of practice and family-nurse relationships. This phenomenological study was undertaken to explore the experiences of nurses working with families of technology-dependent children in the home. The main theme emerging from ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Coffman S

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emotional care is an important part of the holistic labor and should be considered when providing care to people affected by perinatal losses. To synthesize the findings from recently published scientific evidence on the emotional care needed following perinatal loss, a search in PubMed, CINAHL, SCOPUS, and Web of Sci...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Furtado-Eraso S,Escalada-Hernández P,Marín-Fernández B

更新日期：2020-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is part of a symposium that explores the issues involved in developing cross-culturally equivalent conceptualizations and measures for studying family caregiving. The examples used are from the instrument development phase of an ongoing program of research designed to generate and test a theory that expla...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Phillips LR,Luna I,Russell CK,Baca G,Lim YM,Cromwell SL,Torres de Ardon E

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of nursing education in Ghana between 1957 and 1970 is characterized by dynamic change and growth. Published manuscripts, personal interviews, and letters were used to analyze evolution of nursing education during this period. Following independence in 1957, developments in nursing education continued to b...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Opare M,Mill JE

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limited effective strategies exist to alleviate or treat disruptive behaviors in people with Alzheimer's disease. Fifty-one residents of a long-term care facility with Alzheimer's disease were randomly assigned to one of three intervention groups. A multiple time series, blinded, experimental design was used to compar...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Hawranik P,Johnston P,Deatrich J

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although there is no consensus about the definition of professionalism, some generally recognized descriptors include knowledge, specialization, intellectual and individual responsibility, and well-developed group consciousness. In this study, Q-methodology was used to identify common viewpoints about professionalism ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Akhtar-Danesh N,Baumann A,Kolotylo C,Lawlor Y,Tompkins C,Lee R

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article addresses the dilemmas of elderly Chinese women as spousal caregivers in Hong Kong in the 1990s. An in-depth ethnographic approach was used to draw on a convenience sample of 20 elderly wives who were caregivers from Hong Kong. At the conceptual level, the discussion highlights how caregiving is rooted in...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Holroyd E

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the context of an inherited condition such as sickle cell disease (SCD), it is critical to understand how people with SCD or carriers (sickle cell trait [SCT]) face the challenges of making informed reproductive health decisions. The purpose of this analysis was to examine the beliefs, attitudes, and personal feeli...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Gallo AM,Wilkie D,Suarez M,Labotka R,Molokie R,Thompson A,Hershberger P,Johnson B

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine the relationships among social support, self-efficacy, and resilience in early career registered nurses. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a convenience sample of 747 early career registered nurses. Data collection was performed between August and November 2015. Data were ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Wang L,Tao H,Bowers BJ,Brown R,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00