Strengths and capabilities of Chinese patients with severe ocular injuries: a qualitative study.

abstract：:Many studies have documented nurses' attitudes and concerns regarding AIDS/HIV, but little is known about Taiwanese nurses. We documented attitudes, concerns, gloving practices and practical AIDS/HIV knowledge of 1090 nurses from one metropolitan hospital in Changhua City, Taiwan. The response rate was 80.9%. Both HIV...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Juan CW,Siebers R,Wu FF,Wu CJ,Chang YJ,Chao C

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aims to evaluate patient satisfaction with respect to primary health-care services in Kuwait.A total of 245 patients completed the General Practice Assessment Questionnaire postconsultation version 2.0. Two statistically significant differences of patients' satisfaction with sex and level of education were f...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Alotaibi M,Alazemi T,Alazemi F,Bakir Y

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Social isolation, psychological state and knowledge needs are important antecedents to the process of integration for recovery from cardiovascular (CV) procedures. The purpose of this study is to measure these antecedents at 6 and 12 weeks after CV procedures in patients (greater 65 years) and their spouses. This desc...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Carroll DL

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore the process of self-management in elderly male patients with congestive heart failure among those who have had not needed re-hospitalization for more than 2 years. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 male congestive heart failure patients. Interviews were audio-re...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Sano M,Majima T

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the fatigue, anxiety and depression levels, activities of daily living of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (n = 255). It was found that there was significant difference between Visual Analogue Scale for Fatigue (VAS-F) point averages and gender,...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Karakurt P,Ünsal A

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To provide initial data regarding country-specific evidence of workplace violence towards nurses working within the health sector in five European countries. METHODS:This is a descriptive and cross-sectional pilot study, conducted in June 2016. The sample consisted of 260 nurses working in selected health care set...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Babiarczyk B,Turbiarz A,Tomagová M,Zeleníková R,Önler E,Sancho Cantus D

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mentoring in rural and remote nursing receives little attention in the literature, even though it is emerging in Australia as a popular strategy to improve the retention of staff. The Association for Australian Rural Nurses established a 2-year Mentor Development and Support Project in 2003 with the aim of promoting m...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Mills J,Lennon D,Francis K

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hermeneutic phenomenology has been used widely by researchers to understand lived experiences. This methodology asserts that individual people are as unique as their life stories. The practice of midwifery is underpinned by a philosophy that values women and the uniqueness of their child-bearing journey. The tenets of...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Miles M,Francis K,Chapman Y,Taylor B

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:There is no evidence-based consensus on the optimal concentration for heparin locks; several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have evaluated the concentration of heparin locks, yet the results remain inconsistent. We aimed to assess heparin locks with low and high concentration in haemodialysis patients. METHOD...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Tan J,Ning T,Zhang W,Qian Z,Jiang X,Sun L,Wu B

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00

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：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：BACKGROUND:The DigniCap System is an effective scalp cooling device for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in early breast cancer patients. AIM:This prospective study was designed to confirm the efficacy and tolerability of the device, to explore potential factors associated with its efficacy and to colle...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Pedersini R,Fornaro C,di Mauro P,Bianchi S,Vassalli L,Amoroso V,Gelmi M,Ardine M,Rodella F,Cosentini D,Dalla Volta A,Turla A,Pierini M,Motta P,Conti E,Simoncini EL,Berruti A

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper examines the subject of systematic reviews from a nursing viewpoint. The history of the evidence-based healthcare movement and the major differences between systematic reviews and traditional literature reviews are discussed. The steps of the process used by those conducting reviews are examined in detail. ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Magarey JM

更新日期：2001-12-01 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

abstract：AIM:This study aims to analyse the concept of cancer survivorship using Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis model. BACKGROUND:The lack of a consensus definition as well as the confusion and debate concerning the definitions of "survivor" and "cancer survivorship" hinder an understanding of the intrinsic needs assoc...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： de Oliveira RAA,da Conceição VM,Araujo JS,Zago MMF

更新日期：2018-02-01 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：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：:Observations were made of the Saudi Arabian health-care delivery system, in regards to nursing care and the relationship between service provider and client. Current challenges facing the health-care system were also examined to determine how they affect nursing practice. ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Aboul-Enein FH

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Debate about nursing curricula has been on the forefront of industry and academia in Australia particularly since the shift from the 'apprenticeship style' of training for nurses to a university-based, comprehensive, bachelor's degree. There is the suggestion that university-based courses are rather inflexible and tak...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Warelow P,Edward KL

更新日期：2009-08-01 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：: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：:The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion is cited internationally as an appropriate conceptual framework for healthcare service delivery yet the literature reveals minimal evidence of nursing services interpreting and applying the Ottawa Charter strategies into nursing practice. Nurses with the community services of No...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Cusack L,Smith M,Byrnes T

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to explore a health promotion lifestyle (HPL) with a diet and exercise programme (DEP) in metabolic syndrome adults. The study consisted of 207 individuals who followed a DEP and 185 who did not. The subjects were rural community adults. Their HPL was evaluated using the Chinese version o...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Lin YH,Chu LL

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：: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：:Obtaining a nursing position is often the first challenge for the graduate nurse. Understanding the interview process and making a plan that will ensure the graduate is placed in the best possible light is important for success in the interview process. This paper discusses getting ready for the interview, setting up ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Davidhizar R,Giger JN,Poole V

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to evaluate the efficiency of the education programme for prevention of constipation in women. This study was performed as a pre-test-posttest design. Thirty-five women were included who have constipation problem. Data were collected by questionnaire: Constipation Severity Instrument (CSI), Co...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ayaz S,Hisar F

更新日期：2014-06-01 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：: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：: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