The effectiveness of age-appropriate pre-operative information session on the anxiety level of school-age children undergoing elective surgery in Jordan.

abstract：:The School Entrant Health Questionnaire (SEHQ) has been used by the School Nursing Program in Victoria since April, 1997. The SEHQ assists school nurses in developing a health profile of primary grade children and in discriminating between children with problems and children without problems. The SEHQ assesses childre...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Edgecombe GA,Avant KC,Griffin P,Corneille K

更新日期：1998-03-01 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

abstract：:The incidence and mortality of oral cancer in Taiwanese men have increased over the past decade, primarily associated with a surge in the popularity of betel quid chewing. The aim of this study was to examine the experience of six Taiwanese men with oral cancer, who were aged between 40 and 60 years, using a qualitati...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hu TW,Cooke M,McCarthy A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This (part two) paper finds 'the problem of the criterion' at the heart of disputes about what constitutes goodness in qualitative research, an ancient philosophic conundrum as to how best represent reality. Ways around the problem are considered, including conceiving criteria as open-ended 'lists', and 'enabling cond...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Emden C,Sandelowski M

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Short hospital length of stays present new challenges for nurse competencies. The purpose of this study was to describe Finnish nurses' self-assessed level of competencies and their actual use in the ambulatory surgery setting. A cross-sectional descriptive design was used, and the data were collected electronically u...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Hamström N,Kankkunen P,Suominen T,Meretoja R

更新日期：2012-10-01 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：AIM:To consider clinician researcher career frameworks and propose a new pathway, integrating university and health service components to support research career progression within nursing and midwifery practice. BACKGROUND:Hospitals with research-active clinicians report fewer adverse events and better patient outcom...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Smith S,Gullick J,Ballard J,Perry L

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：: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：:This paper will examine the paradox of power differentials in multidisciplinary teams. The paper begins by offering multidisciplinary teams as an egalitarian enterprise in which all disciplines are included for their particular expertise in relation to patient care. By reviewing ways in which multidisciplinary teams a...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Warelow PJ

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the congruence between needs identified as significant by older adults in comparison with caregivers (nurses) and elders' families. The study involved 44 patients, 94 nurses and 44 families from the Shoham Geriatric Center in Pardes Hanna, Israel. The findings are based on data gathered through que...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Ben Natan M

更新日期：2008-06-01 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：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：:This study aimed to explore complexities in nursing documentation and related factors. Nursing documentation has been one of the most important functions of nurses since the time of Florence Nightingale because it serves multiple and diverse purposes. Current health-care systems require that documentation ensures cont...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Cheevakasemsook A,Chapman Y,Francis K,Davies C

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main purpose of this study was to examine the significance of health beliefs, perceived seriousness of harmful consequences and perceived barriers in explaining health care-seeking decisions of patients experiencing myocardial infarction symptoms. A structured interview guide developed by the researchers that incl...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Al-Hassan MA,Omran SM

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper reports on a funded project that explored the perceptions and experiences of mentors regarding student nurse support in practice. The study employed a mixed-method approach, using questionnaires and focus groups with mentors from one acute Trust and one community Trust. The findings highlighted the multifac...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： McIntosh A,Gidman J,Smith D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Suicide Crisis Assessment Nurse service has been developed as a Primary Care suicide intervention over the last decade. The current study aimed to describe the demographic details of users of this nurse led service, and to evaluate subsequent care pathways following this intervention. METHODS:This study was co...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Raymond C,Myers S,Daly R,Murray D,Lyne J

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：:Elderly persons' participation in and decisions about their own care need more attention. The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of elderly persons' experiences of care and help, and how their lives change in nursing homes. Fifteen elderly persons living in four nursing homes were interviewed about t...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Anderberg P,Berglund AL

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：:Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach that has gained recognition for facilitating the transfer of evidence into clinical practice. EBP champions is a strategy that can be adopted to encourage the uptake of EBP. This paper describes an action research project that was undertaken in Maldives. EBP champion model ...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Shifaza F,Evans D,Bradley H,Ullrich S

更新日期：2013-12-01 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 explored the relationship between the traditional care culture and the Western nursing culture. BACKGROUND:Cameroonians are highly dependent on seeking medical aid from traditional healers and medicines, despite the emergence of contemporary health practices that are provided by Western nursing care. M...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Chance EA,Ågotnes G,Petersen KA

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper uses a literature review to question the proposition that nurses will be permitted to care for the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients in the manner that is frequently presented as the nurses role. Second, it will explore qualities in nurse-patient relationships that can be not only helpful to thos...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Barthow C

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses played a significant role in providing care to Kosovar and East Timorese refugees at the East Hills Reception Centre in Sydney, Australia, during Operation Safe Haven in 1999-2000. To ascertain the needs of nurses in this setting, 13 nurses participated in two focus group interviews, and two in-depth interviews...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Griffiths R,Emrys E,Finney Lamb C,Eagar S,Smith M

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This pilot study aimed to test the effectiveness of a structured telephonic counselling (STC) on exclusive breastfeeding (EB) on healthy babies. The study was carried out on 114 primiparous women from February to March 2009. After randomization, women were divided into two groups: 55 receiving STC and 59 receiving con...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Simonetti V,Palma E,Giglio A,Mohn A,Cicolini G

更新日期：2012-06-01 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：:Childbirth is a unique experience in women's life. Various factors including human and non-human environment are involved in shaping the experience of childbirth.This study investigated the role of the environment on the psychological birth trauma from the perceptions of Iranian mothers. A qualitative descriptive stud...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Taghizadeh Z,Arbabi M,Kazemnejad A,Irajpour A,Lopez V

更新日期：2015-05-01 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 determine complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) recommended by midwives and nurses and used by mothers on their 0 to 1-year-old infants. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The sample of the study consisted of 65 midwives and mothers of 349 infants registered at these health-care centr...

journal_title：International journal of nursing practice

authors： Çalişkan N,Yıldırım N,Atalay S,Kavaklı M,Özdoğan A

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00