Structures and practices enabling staff nurses to control their practice.

abstract：:The view that menopause is a disease is dominant in Westernized societies, where menopause has long been considered an estrogen deficiency disease and, more recently, an endocrinopathy. The definition of menopause as disease has its origins in patriarchal views and beliefs about women as defective and imperfect, liken...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Voda AM

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The challenges faced by case managers when implementing case management have received little focus. Several qualitative studies have been published that may be able to shed light on those challenges. This study is a systematic review of qualitative literature to identify barriers case managers have when implementing c...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Joo JY,Huber DL

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Critical illness and subsequent hospitalization are stressful for patients and their family members. The purpose of this descriptive study was to identify the family members' perceptions of their immediate needs within 48 to 96 hours following admission of a relative to a critical care unit in Hong Kong and to compare...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Leung KK,Chien WT,Mackenzie AE

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychological distress is prevalent among cancer patients, who may be vulnerable to distress at times of transition, such as a change in symptom experience, employment, or goal of treatment. Independently, both psychological distress and transitions impair patients' quality of life, and together their adverse impact m...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Goldberg JI,Schulman-Green D,Hernandez M,Nelson JE,Capezuti E

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pediatric stem cell transplant processes require information sharing among the patient, family, and clinicians regarding the child's condition, prognosis, and transplant procedures. To learn about perceived access to transplant information and involvement in decision making among child family members (9-22 years old),...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Stegenga K,Pentz RD,Alderfer MA,Pelletier W,Fairclough D,Hinds PS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Culturally tailored interventions have been applied to provide benefits to ethnic minorities' care; however, the effectiveness of these interventions for chronic conditions is mixed. This systematic review of systematic reviews critically evaluates recent evidence of the effects that culturally tailored interventions ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Joo JY,Liu MF

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Research has documented the influence of cultural values, beliefs, and traditional health practices on immigrants' health care utilization in their host countries. We describe our findings of how Hmong immigrants to the United States make decisions about whether and when to use traditional and/or Western health servic...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Lor M,Xiong P,Park L,Schwei RJ,Jacobs EA

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insertable cardiac monitor (ICM) is technology for diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias. The perception of those living with the device and how this relates to self-care management is unknown. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of those with undiagnosed cardiac symptoms living with an ICM. This study u...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Ventura AF,Horne CE,Crane PB,Sears S

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loneliness occurs in people of all ages but can be particularly debilitating in older adults. In this population, there are many factors that enter into the loneliness-loss pathway. The purpose of this study was to examine the interrelations of situational factors, coping, and pet attachment that affect loneliness in ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Krause-Parello CA,Gulick EE

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:In the United States, breastfeeding duration and exclusivity rates are not at ideal levels. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the effects of education and support interventions during the third trimester, immediate postpartum, and the first six months of life on breastfeeding duration and exclusivit...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Cordell A,Elverson C

更新日期：2020-09-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Regular exercise has been shown to benefit its practitioners and prevent and control diseases. Muscle/Tendon Change Classic (MTCC) qigong, characterized by simple, slow, and full-body exercise, is appropriate for the middle-age population. This study aims to evaluate the effect of the MTCC qigong program in improving ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Tsai YK,Chen HH,Lin IH,Yeh ML

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this research is to ascertain nursing home (NH) staffs' perspectives of the problem of dehydration in NHs (skilled nursing facilities) and have them identify clinically practical interventions to ensure that NH residents consistently take adequate fluids. Four focus groups with 28 NH staff members in at...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Mentes JC,Chang BL,Morris J

更新日期：2006-06-01 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：:Using a life course theory perspective, this qualitative descriptive study explored how Hispanic adolescent fathers view fatherhood, and how their perception of parenthood is shaped by critical life events. Hispanics are one of the largest ethnic groups, as well as one of the populations that is overrepresented in ado...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Recto P,Lesser J

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twitter is a communication platform that can be used to conduct health science research, but a full understanding of its use remains unclear. The purpose of this narrative literature review was to examine how Twitter is currently being used to conduct research in the health sciences and to consider how it might be use...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Finfgeld-Connett D

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The microbes residing in the human gut, referred to as the microbiome, are intricately linked to energy homeostasis and subsequently obesity. Integral to the origins of obesity, the microbiome is believed to affect not only health of the human gut but also overall health. This microbiome-obesity association is mediate...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Greathouse KL,Faucher MA,Hastings-Tolsma M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a decade of research on the relationship between nurse staffing and patient outcomes has demonstrated the important role of nurses in the provision of high-quality, safe care, yet currently, no evidence-based nurse staffing guidelines exist. A systematic review of reviews was conducted to explore reasons why this...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Brennan CW,Daly BJ,Jones KR

更新日期：2013-07-01 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：:This study examined the roles and effectiveness of nurse partner-provided diabetes self-management (DSM) support in five rural primary care clinics. There were two to nine providers and one nurse partner in each clinic; nurses were licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in all but one clinic. Interviews with providers and o...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Vetter-Smith M,Lemaster J,Olsberg J,Kruse R,Day T,Mehr D

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Parental feeding behaviors and concern about child weight are associated with obesity among youth who are typically developing. Little is known about this relationship among parents of youth with special needs, despite these children having higher obesity risk. This study used an online survey to explore associations ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Polfuss M,Simpson P,Neff Greenley R,Zhang L,Sawin KJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maternal parental self-efficacy is a crucial factor for facilitating the smooth transition into motherhood, particularly for primiparas. The aims of this study were to examine the predictors of maternal parental self-efficacy and its relationship with social support, postnatal depression (PND), and socio-demographic v...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Shorey S,Chan SW,Chong YS,He HG

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：: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：:The purposes of this study were to revise the Personal Lifestyle Questionnaire (PLQ), a measure of positive health practices, for use with early adolescents and to provide evidence of reliability and validity for the revised PLQ instrument. The sample consisted of 224 seventh and eighth graders who responded to the re...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Mahon NE,Yarcheski TJ,Yarcheski A

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hospital communication is more than access to information. Among staff, it is about achieving situation awareness-an understanding of a patient's current condition and likely trajectory. In the multidisciplinary context of providing care, structure, consistency, and repeatability of communication will enable a shared ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Townsend-Gervis M,Cornell P,Vardaman JM

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports on the process and outcomes of a systematic integrative literature review, designed to enhance understanding of the factors influencing bereaved families' decisions to agree or decline the donation of their deceased relative's organs for transplantation. Research originating from eight Western cou...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Walker W,Broderick A,Sque M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the Nazi era, so-called euthanasia programs were established for handicapped and mentally ill children and adults. Organized killings of an estimated 70,000 German citizens took place at killing centers and in psychiatric institutions. Nurses were active participants; they intentionally killed more than 10,000 ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Benedict S,Kuhla J

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical inactivity is prevalent among ethnic minority women including Korean American (KA) women. We explored the barriers to and facilitators of physical activity (PA) and strategies to promote continued engagement in a PA program with a component of an online community. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study ...

journal_title：Western journal of nursing research

authors： Choi J,Cho J,Shin NM,Tsoh J

更新日期：2020-12-14 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