Enhancing students' perspectives of health through non-traditional community experiences.

abstract：:The widespread inclusion of companion animals into the homes and lives of humans has prompted a considerable amount of research into the health benefits of such relationships. Findings seem to confirm that if humans interact with companion animals they are likely to experience various health benefits. Programmes that ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Brodie SJ,Biley FC,Shewring M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the relationship between nurse demographics and correct identification of clinical situations warranting specific nursing actions, including activation of the medical emergency team. BACKGROUND:If abnormal physiology is left untreated, the patient may develop cardiac arrest. Nurses in g...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Pantazopoulos I,Tsoni A,Kouskouni E,Papadimitriou L,Johnson EO,Xanthos T

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the self-concept of school-aged children with congenital heart disease to those of normal school-aged children. The primary objective was to analyse results of the Self-Concept Scale questionnaire administered to children with congenital heart diseas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Chen CW,Li CY,Wang JK

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To summarise the literature describing new graduate nurse transition to professional practice within the primary health care (PHC) setting. BACKGROUND:There is a plethora of research literature spanning several decades about new graduate nurse transition in the acute care setting. Yet, the experien...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Murray-Parahi P,DiGiacomo M,Jackson D,Davidson PM

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To validate the Chinese version of the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) in nonintubated and intubated ICU patients. BACKGROUND:While CPOT was found to have the best psychometric properties among objective pain assessment scales, there is no Chinese version CPOT for nonintubated patients. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Chen J,Hu F,Yang J,Wu XY,Feng Y,Zhan YC,An YZ,Lu Q,Zhang HY

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effectiveness and acceptability of interventions for maintaining nasogastric tubes in adult stroke patients. BACKGROUND:Internationally, incidence of cerebral vascular disease continues to increase and stroke is the largest cause of complex disability in adults. Dysphagia is comm...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Mahoney C,Veitch L

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To identify the potential benefits of dementia specialist nursing and to inform the implementation of roles to support people with dementia during hospital admission. BACKGROUND:Extended stays and adverse events mean that hospital admissions are costly for people with dementia, and patient experien...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Griffiths P,Bridges J,Sheldon H,Thompson R

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To evaluate whether the scale used for assessment of hospital ward patients could predict in-hospital and 30-day mortality amongst those with deviating vital signs; that is, that patients classified as medium or high risk would have increased risk of in-hospital and 30-day mortality compared to pati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Spångfors M,Bunkenborg G,Molt M,Samuelson K

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop a tool that would allow a fatigue assessment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients that nurses could use irrespective of the level of response available from the patient. BACKGROUND:It is important that nurses are able to undertake a full assessment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Trendall J,Esmond G

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The research aim was to explore women's perceptions of living with endometriosis, its effects on their lives and the strategies used to manage their disease. BACKGROUND:Symptomatic endometriosis significantly affects women's quality of life. Characteristically the condition causes severe pain and h...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Huntington A,Gilmour JA

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to explore the service for patients with inflammatory bowel disease taking or having taken azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine in the last three years, at two District General Hospitals within the same Trust. BACKGROUND:Published data confirm that the use of azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Holbrook K

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:Describe and compare current surgical wound care practices across two hospitals in two health services districts, Australia. BACKGROUND:Surgical site infections (SSI) are a complication of surgery and occur in up to 9.5% of surgical procedures, yet they are preventable. Despite the existence of cli...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Gillespie BM,Walker R,Lin F,Roberts S,Eskes A,Perry J,Birgan S,Nieuwenhoven P,Garrahy E,Probert R,Chaboyer W

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of post-operative pain has been an area of concern for many years, with many studies focusing on the knowledge and beliefs of nurses working in this area. Following the report of the Royal College of Surgeons & College of Anaesthetists (1990) in the UK, there has been a rapid expansion in the developmen...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Mackintosh C,Bowles S

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To examine the domains and the domain-specific characteristics within a peripheral arterial disease health-related quality of life framework for their usefulness in defining critical limb ischaemia health-related quality of life. BACKGROUND:Critical Limb Ischaemia presents a highly individualised s...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Monaro S,West S,Gullick J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This review explores the experiences of international nurses recently recruited to the UK nursing workforce (1995-2007) and the implications for retention. BACKGROUND:An acute shortage of nurses in the mid 1990s, combined with policy initiatives to increase the number of qualified nurses working in the NHS, result...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Nichols J,Campbell J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:This study investigated experiences of women with a primary diagnosis of ACS (NSTEMI and Unstable Angina) in the 6-8 week period following discharge from hospital. The aim was to report the experience of the mediating impact of a newly-diagnosed disease. BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the mai...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Smith R,Frazer K,Hall P,Hyde A,O'Connor L

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:This study aimed to understand how people with chronic schizophrenia live with their illness experiences. BACKGROUND:Schizophrenic clients in Taiwan have reported ineffective community care. As a long-term deteriorating disorder, schizophrenia represents an important issue for healthcare providers....

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Ko CJ,Smith P,Liao HY,Chiang HH

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To describe what is known from the existing literature on nonpharmacological interventions targeting pain in patients admitted to the ICU. BACKGROUND:Patients receiving intensive care nursing are exposed to a wide range of pain provoking tissue damage, diseases, surgery and other medical procedures...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Sandvik RK,Olsen BF,Rygh LJ,Moi AL

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To identify the specialist role/s that nurses perform and the specialist skills that nurses use when caring for people with intellectual disability. METHODS:Adhering to the "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses: The PRISMA Statement," various subject headings were used...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Jaques H,Lewis P,O'Reilly K,Wiese M,Wilson NJ

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This paper reports a study examining the effectiveness of a London National Health Service Trust Hospital's cardiac rehabilitation programme, from the perspectives of healthcare professionals and patients. BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of death and disability. Substantial research ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： O'Driscoll JM,Shave R,Cushion CJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the prescribing practices of supplementary nurse prescribers (working in both primary and secondary care) who prescribe medicines for patients with skin conditions and the factors that facilitate or inhibit this mode of prescribing. BACKGROUND:Nurses work in a variety of roles, with varying levels of ex...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Carey N,Courtenay M,Burke J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To describe Jordanian mothers' perceptions of nursing support provided during hospitalisation of their children and identify socio-demographic characteristic of mothers and children associated with mothers' perceptions of nursing support. BACKGROUND:Nursing support is crucial to mothers to ease and...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Al-Akour NA,Gharaibeh M,Al-Sallal RA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:This is a follow-up study to investigate the long-term effects of a holistic care programme for the rehabilitation of persons with serious mental illness. Perception of help from the programme and factors relating to the outcomes of the programme will also be studied. BACKGROUND:This psychiatric re...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Luk AL

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To describe the perceived burden on parents of children with severe or moderate haemophilia and the impact of sociodemographic aspects and the child's medical condition on this. BACKGROUND:Parents of children with haemophilia face a multitude of demands. The child needs frequent intravenous injecti...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Myrin Westesson L,Sparud-Lundin C,Baghaei F,Khair K,von Mackensen S,Acuña Mora M,Wallengren C

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To clarify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients' perspectives on treatment with noninvasive ventilation and develop management strategies for the treatment based on these perspectives. BACKGROUND:The effect of treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with noninvasive ventil...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Christensen HM,Huniche L,Titlestad IL

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether persistent severe fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis can be predicted by inflammation and disability. METHODS:A follow-up study with a one-year duration was performed. From an existing rheumatoid arthritis cohort, 150 consecutive patients, with established rheumatoid arthritis, were...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Repping-Wuts H,Fransen J,van Achterberg T,Bleijenberg G,van Riel P

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To follow weight changes in patients with moderate and severe dementia and analyse how these changes related to biological and psychological parameters after staff education and support in integrity promoting care. A further aim was to describe meal environment and routines relative to the intervention. BACKGROUN...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Mamhidir AG,Karlsson I,Norberg A,Mona K

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND OBJECTIVES:To explore and understand the current practice, perceptions, and knowledge of general surgery trainees, advanced practice providers, and surgical nurses regarding opioid prescribing and administration. To this end, a novel opioid education and training was introduced to educate these practitioners on...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Kamm AM,Liu JB,Demitroulas K,Devanagondi S,Acevedo J,Heitschmidt MG,Staffileno BA,Fogg L,Vondracek H

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To explore the experiences of spouses of heart transplant recipients and to consider how an understanding of these experiences may inform nursing practice. BACKGROUND:There is a lack of knowledge about the experiences of spouses of heart transplant recipients during the pretransplant wait. Evidence...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Cater R,Taylor J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To identify person-centred care as an intervention in controlled trials, where patients had been involved as a partner, and to describe the outcomes of these studies. BACKGROUND:The notion of person-centred care asserts that patients are persons and partners in care and should not be reduced to the...

journal_title：Journal of clinical nursing

authors： Olsson LE,Jakobsson Ung E,Swedberg K,Ekman I

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00