MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'International Journal of Nursing Practice' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:54:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611358&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01998.x This study investigates the psychometric properties of P‐CAT in a sample of staff working in residential units for older people.Descriptive characteristics were calculated for each item and an independent‐sample t‐test was used to compare ratings from different groups. Internal consistency and reliability were examined using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Exploratory factor analysis was used to evaluate construct validity. Test–retest reliability was examined by means of intra‐class correlation and the Pearson correlation coefficient.The mean score of P‐CAT was 45.3 (standard deviation 7.8). Cronbach's alpha was 0.83. The factor analysis resulted in a two‐component solution organizing the items into two subscales. There were significant differences between ordinary care un... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611358 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:37 +0100 5611358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611357&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01996.x This study also revealed the necessity for improvement of the working environment. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611357 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:36 +0100 5611357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611356&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01999.x In this study, 68.6% of the patients were male and mean age was 49.90. The study was achieved. Consider that the patients have pain in the first 24 h postoperatively and the effect of sedation, the Behavioural Pain Scale, which is filled out by a researcher, and the Verbal Category Scale, which allows the patient to define his/her pain with short responses, were used for pain assessment. Pain was assessed at the postoperative 4th, 8th, 16th, 24th and 48th hours, following extubation. The patients mostly reported throbbing (65.7%), stabbing (65.7%) and stinging (62.9%) pain in the incision site, while 40% of them (n = 28) reported a ‘sharp’, ‘exhausting’ and ‘splitting’ pain. The investigation of the factors increasing pain during the postoperative period revealed that mos... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611356 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:34 +0100 5611356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611355&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01994.x This study was performed to compare compliance with standard precautions for the use of multidose vials (MDVs) and fingerstick devices in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). Between December 2007 and February 2008, 389 nurses from the EDs or ICUs of six university‐affiliated hospitals in Korea were asked to complete the questionnaire. A total of 338 (86.9%) nurses completed the survey, corresponding to 159 of 184 ED and 179 of 205 ICU nurses. A comparison of MDV use in EDs and ICUs indicated a significant difference only in disinfection of the rubber septum of heparin vials; 88.1% of ED nurses and 96.6% of ICU nurses stated that they always disinfected the rubber septum of heparin vials whenever drawing medication (P = 0.003). The use of separate fingerstick ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611355 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:32 +0100 5611355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611354&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01989.x In this study, burnout levels of nurses working in the internal, surgical and intensive care units of a university hospital and the unmet needs of the patients' relatives related to nursing care were investigated. In the study, 225 nurses and 222 relatives of patients constituted the sample group of this study. Three separate forms were used in the study, namely, Nurse and Patient Relative Identification Form, the Maslach Burnout Inventory and the Nursing Services Satisfaction Inventory. In the study, burnout levels of the nurses were found to be high. Conditions like younger ages, scarcity of experience in the profession, lower levels of education, having chosen the profession and the unit they work in not willingly and working in environments like intensive care increase the burnout and ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611354 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:30 +0100 5611354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611353&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01986.x Considine J, Lucas E, Martin R, Stergiou HE, Kropman M, Chiu H. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 60–67Rapid intervention and treatment zone: Redesigning nursing services to meet increasing emergency department demandThe impact of emergency nursing roles in demand management systems is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate emergency nurses' role in a specific emergency department (ED) demand management system: rapid intervention and treatment zone (RITZ). A descriptive exploratory approach was used. Data were collected from audit of 193 randomly selected patient records and 12 h of clinical practice observation. The median age of participants was 31 years, 51.8% were males and 99.5% were discharged home. Nurse qualifications or seniority had no sign... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611353 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:29 +0100 5611353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611352&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01984.x This study was performed in order to identify the efficacy of frequent blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) monitoring for early identification of bleeding following PCI. The descriptive study was conducted at the cardiology unit of a university hospital with a study sample of 1292 patients. Data collection instruments were designed by the authors. In a comparison of the presence of abnormal BP‐HR between the groups with and without bleeding, the difference was not significant on arrival and not at 15, 45 and 60 min posttransfer. There is no association between the frequent vital sign measurement in the first hour and early diagnosis of bleeding. The frequency of follow up after PCI should be based on the patient's condition, the nurse's clinical expertise and the institutional prot... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611352 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:27 +0100 5611352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611351&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01997.x This study aimed at exploring and describing the self‐care management strategies used by patients with coronary artery disease to facilitate sleep. Qualitative interviews in a dialogue manner, in a phenomenographic reference frame analyzed according to manifest and latent principles of qualitative content analysis, were performed. A purposeful sampling technique was used including 11 patients with coronary heart disease in a Heart Medical Unit in a general hospital setting. Two main themes were identified: ‘sleep‐rhythm’ and ‘sleep‐hygiene’ including four descriptive categories. The categories reveal five basic responses including emotions, cognition, physical symptoms (reactions), behaviours and/or the sleep environment, which were related to perceived or actual presence of ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611351 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:25 +0100 5611351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611350&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01991.x McIntyre M, Francis K, Chapman Y. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 36–43Critical discourse analysis: Understanding change in maternity servicesThis paper provides an example of the use of critical discourse analysis (CDA) in the area of maternity care policy and describes the process of CDA as an effective research method for understanding the influences of change in the context of Australian maternity services. CDA is a methodological approach that examines how discourse is formed and given power, as a result of how power is used, who uses it and the context within which this usage takes place. The application of CDA is described in this study for the purpose of examining key‐stakeholder use of knowledge and power for the purpose of influencing the direction of the ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611350 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:23 +0100 5611350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611349&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01988.x Gallagher R, Kirkness A, Armari E, Davidson PM. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 28–35Participants' perspectives of a multi‐component, group‐based weight loss programme supplement for cardiac rehabilitation: A qualitative studyAddressing overweight and obesity in people with cardiovascular risk factors is an important aspect of cardiac rehabilitation, but minimal implementation of targeted strategies has occurred. The aim of this study was to describe participants' perspectives of a multi‐component, group‐based weight loss supplement to cardiac rehabilitation programmes. Four focus groups of participants completing the intervention (n = 16) and maintenance phases (n = 19) of the Healthy Eating and Exercise Lifestyle Program (HEELP) were conducted. Inter... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611349 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:22 +0100 5611349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611348&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01983.x In conclusion, OAB negatively affects quality of life in Turkish women. However, many women's quality of life can be improved if the patients seek medical treatment. Thus, nurses should encourage the patients to seek medical support in order to cope with health‐related quality‐of‐life problems. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611348 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:20 +0100 5611348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611347&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01985.x Can G, Erol O. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 12–19Nursing students' perceptions about nursing care plans: A Turkish perspectiveThis descriptive study was planned in order to assess self‐perceived sufficiency levels of nursing students at preparing nursing care plans and also determine the effect of these plans on students' occupational development. Sample of the study was consisted of 55 nursing students who were taking oncological training. Data were collected by using Personal Information Form and Student Care Plan Evaluation Form. Non‐parametric tests were used in data analysis. Students perceived themselves ‘insufficient’ although assessing reproductive neurological and cardiovascular systems, respectively, and also interpreting results of hemogram and u... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611347 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:18 +0100 5611347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611346&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01995.x Norton‐Westwood D. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 7–11The health‐care environment through the eyes of a child—Does it soothe or provoke anxiety?Health‐care environments can be intimidating and scary places especially in the eyes of a child. When attempting to create spaces that are engaging to children, how do we know what works and are the needs the same across the age groups? In a 2011 comprehensive systematic review, a total of 20 studies were reviewed to answer the question: Can the health‐care environment have an impact on children's anxiety? The results of the review showed that the built environment can support and enhance the coping strategies utilized by children, however further research is needed. The aim of this article is to summarize the findi... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611346 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:16 +0100 5611346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611345&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01992.x Heslop L. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2012; 18: 2–6Status of costing hospital nursing work within Australian casemix activity‐based funding policyAustralia has a long history of patient level costing initiated when casemix funding was implemented in several states in the early 1990s. Australia includes, to some extent, hospital payment based on nursing intensity adopted within casemix funding policy and the Diagnostic Related Group system. Costing of hospital nursing services in Australia has not changed significantly in the last few decades despite widespread introduction of casemix funding policy at the state level. Recent Commonwealth of Australia National Health Reform presents change to the management of the delivery of health care including health‐care costing. Th... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611345 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:15 +0100 5611345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611344&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01993.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611344 Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:13 +0100 5611344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432999&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01972.x Wisanskoonwong P, Fahy K, Hastie C. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 628–635Reflections on the practice of facilitating group‐based antenatal education: Should a midwife wear a uniform in the hospital setting?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 paper reports on a single example of reflection in and on midwifery practice that aimed to answer the guiding question. The practice and reflection occurred over a number of months at the beginning of the feminist action research project. The ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432999 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:25 +0100 5432999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432998&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01979.x Richardson G, Whiteley I. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 621–627A comparison of nurses' perceptions of elective laparoscopic or elective open colorectal resectionsThe purpose of this study was to develop an instrument to measure the perceived benefits nurses observe in the recovery of patients who have undergone elective laparoscopic colorectal resections vs. traditional open elective colorectal resections. Secondly, to determine if there are perceived differences in the intensity of nursing required to care for these patients. A twenty‐three‐point questionnaire was developed and distributed to 23 colorectal nurses working in a single tertiary referral hospital. There was an 83.6% response rate. The findings demonstrate that the participants believe there are sig... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432998 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:23 +0100 5432998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432997&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01978.x Rushton P. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 615–620Protecting and respecting military nursesThere are data reported in psychological and sociological scientific literature concerning the physical and sexual abuse of members of the US Military Services with a focus on abuse of females. An extensive search of that literature found little evidence that military nurses had experienced physical or sexual abuse. An oral history project to collect accounts of wartime experiences of military nurses is currently ongoing from an institution in the western United States. A secondary analysis of data finds that project participants included almost no reports of such abuse. Rather, there were many reports that nurses were respected and protected from harm during the time of their m... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432997 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:21 +0100 5432997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432996&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01980.x Demir M, Unsar S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 607–614Assessment of quality of life and activities of daily living in Turkish patients with heart failureHeart failure is an entire clinical syndrome affecting many aspects of life, rather than merely a usual disease. This cross‐sectional study was designed to assess heart failure patients' quality of life and activities of daily living (ADL). Seventy‐five patients who applied to the cardiology department were included in the study. The data were obtained using the left ventricular dysfunction scale (LVD‐36) and ADL scale. A statistically significant relationship was found between LVD‐36 and ADL scores and New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, previous hospitalization, daily medication, age and e... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432996 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:19 +0100 5432996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432995&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01970.x We examined the differences in self‐management behaviours and health status among three groups according to the level of self‐efficacy (high, moderate and low). We used a descriptive and correlational design, and administrated a questionnaire to 322 Korean patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension or arthritis at three ambulatory clinics in a university medical centre. We performed the Pearson chi‐square test to test for differences in proportions, and the Kruskall–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U‐tests for non‐parametric measures. The level of self‐efficacy was associated with self‐management behaviours (P < 0.05) and with better health status indices (P < 0.001) except fatigue (P < 0.277). The mean age (Mean ± standard deviation, 53.71 ± 12.6... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432995 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:17 +0100 5432995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432994&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01974.x This article describes a qualitative research project that explored issues around end‐of‐life care provided to residents dying from non‐malignant diseases in two, rural Australian, residential aged care facilities. Reflective processes and action research were combined to work in collaboration with 14 aged nurses, associated staff and relatives of dying residents.Reflection featured in the research and included group reflection on practice stories, critical reflection during thematic analysis and reflection on action research cycles. Themes and subthemes emerged, indicating that aspects of end‐of‐life care needed further improvement. Major thematic concerns were prioritized for action and included the need for better pain management practices which will be discussed. Identifying ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432994 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:15 +0100 5432994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432993&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01975.x Sapountzi‐Krepia D, Tsaloglidou A, Psychogiou M, Lazaridou C, Vehvilainen Julkunen K. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 583–590Mothers' experiences of pregnancy, labour and childbirth: A qualitative study in Northern GreeceThis qualitative study aims at describing the mothers' most positive and negative experiences during pregnancy, labour and childbirth, and at identifying the aspects of pregnancy monitoring and obstetric care that should be developed most urgently in the future. The sample consisted of 607 mothers. The data were analyzed using content analysis.Mothers who preferred vaginal delivery believe that they do not interfere with nature and, consequently, their convalescence is easier and faster. Those who selected Caesarean section stress that they feel muc... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432993 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:13 +0100 5432993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432992&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01976.x In conclusion, CAM is used commonly by asthma and COPD patients. The CAM usage rate is higher among patients who have a longer period of asthma and COPD and more than five symptoms of asthma and COPD. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432992 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:11 +0100 5432992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432991&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01971.x Rhoades DR, Al‐Oballi Kridli S, Penprase B. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 562–570Understanding overweight adolescents' beliefs using the theory of planned behaviourThis qualitative inquiry examined adolescents' experiences surrounding their beliefs towards being overweight. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand behavioural, normative and control beliefs of overweight adolescents regarding losing weight, exercising and eating healthy. Purposive sampling was used to obtain 10 overweight adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19. The theory of planned behaviour was used as a theoretical framework for this study. An interview guide based on the Theory of Planned was used to conduct individual semistructured interviews. Content analysis showed that ov... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432991 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:09 +0100 5432991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432990&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01973.x Çelik S, Yıldırım İ, Arslan İ, Yıldırım S, Erdal F, Yandı YE. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 556–561Hemodynamic and oxygenation changes in surgical intensive care unit patients with fever and fever lowering nursing interventionsThe purpose of this study was to determine the effects of fever and nursing interventions to lower fever on hemodynamic values and oxygenation in febrile (temperature greater than 38.3°C) surgical intensive care unit patients. This retrospective study was conducted in 53 febrile patients out of 519 patients admitted to the surgical intensive care unit at a university hospital. Data were obtained from the medical records, laboratory files and nursing notes. Statistical analysis of the data was analyzed by repeated measures analysis o... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432990 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:08 +0100 5432990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432989&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01977.x Johnson M, Tran DT, Young H. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 548–555Developing risk management behaviours for nurses through medication incident analysisThe aim of this study was to define risk management behaviours related to medication safety. Mixed methods were used to analyze 318 nursing related medication incidents reported in an Australian metropolitan hospital. Most incidents did not result in patient harm (93%). Omission of medications was the most frequent often related to patient absences from the unit or nurses failing to sign for medications. Thematic analysis resulted in the Medication Safety Subscales including 29 behavioural statements within three domains—administering medications, storage and management of medications, managing adverse events relate... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432989 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:06 +0100 5432989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432988&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01969.x Amir LH, James JP, Kelso G, Moorhead AM. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 541–547Accreditation of midwife lactation consultants to perform infant tongue‐tie releaseInfants with a tongue‐tie or ankyloglossia have a short lingual frenulum, which can lead to problems with breastfeeding: attachment difficulties, nipple pain and damage, poor weight gain and eventually a reduction in milk supply. Trained clinicians can release the frenulum (frenotomy) in infants having difficulty with breastfeeding. Although traditionally performed by medical practitioners, we argue that this simple procedure is within the scope of practice of other clinicians. This paper outlines the process of setting up and maintaining credentialing for midwife lactation consultants (International Boa... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432988 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:04 +0100 5432988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432987&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01982.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432987 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:48:02 +0100 5432987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240243&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01960.x Weeks MO. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 534–538Tobacco and media exposure in poor neighbourhoods: Implications for the incidence of smoking among community residentsIt is an accepted truth that tobacco, as well as second‐hand smoke, causes lung and other cancers. This health policy fact sheet examines the need and implications for tobacco control legislation in the United States. Major stakeholders and special interest groups influence whether or not further tobacco control legislation can be passed and who it affects. This paper will review not only the ethical implications, such as the ethical theory, ethical principles and ethical rules of conduct that support tobacco control legislation, but also its legal and economic implications as well as media influences.... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240243 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:56 +0100 5240243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240242&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01958.x This study assessed the accuracy of an automatic device compared with a manual aneroid reference standard for determining orthostatic hypotension and postural drops at triage. Supine and standing blood pressures were taken with an automatic and a manual device in a sequential and random order, and postural drops were calculated. The manual device indicated 10/150 emergency department patients had orthostatic hypotension (7%) and the automatic device detected this with a sensitivity of 30% and a specificity of 91%. The automatic–manual differences were clinically significant in 13% of systolic drops and 37% of diastolic drops. Findings suggest that automatic devices cannot reliably detect or rule out orthostatic hypotension, indicating that triage nurses need to use manual devices to take... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240242 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:55 +0100 5240242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240241&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01961.x This study was carried out to develop an Attitude Scale for Nursing Profession (ASNP). The population of the study is composed of final‐year students of high schools, the patients, the nurses and students of nursing department. A total of 600 participants were included in this study. The people in the sampling group were asked to write a composition containing their feelings and thoughts about nursing. These compositions were analysed and 89 items about positive and negative attitude were determined. These items were presented to expert opinion and after necessary editions, reliability and validity analyses were conducted. The resulting ASNP consists of 40 items across the following three domains: properties of nursing profession prefer to nursing profession, general position of nursing ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240241 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:53 +0100 5240241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240240&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01964.x This study presents the findings of Finnish and British mentors' conceptions of how to build organizational capacity for the provision of effective mentorship for pre‐registration nursing students during placement learning. The data obtained from nine semistructured focus group interviews were analyzed using a phenomenographic approach. Three categories of description are presented. Organizations were mainly perceived as optimizers of investments in developing clear strategies for the provision of sufficient resources and professional support for mentors. The creation of a positive mentorship culture within a development‐oriented, student‐centred and goal‐directive atmosphere was seen as essential. Furthermore, providing well‐prepared placements for clinical practice of students ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240240 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:52 +0100 5240240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240239&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01959.x Çinar Yücel Ş, Eşer İ, Kocaçal Güler E, Khorshid L. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 502–508Nursing diagnoses in patients having mechanical ventilation support in a respiratory intensive care unit in TurkeyThis research was carried out to find out the nursing diagnoses in patients who have mechanical ventilation support in a respiratory intensive care unit. The study was conducted with 51 evaluations of critically ill adult patients who underwent invasive and non‐invasive mechanical ventilation therapy in 2008. Data collection was based on Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns, and nursing diagnoses were determined according to North American Nursing Diagnosis Association‐International (NANDA‐I) Taxonomy II. The nursing diagnoses were determined by two re... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240239 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:50 +0100 5240239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240238&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01967.x Pazvantoğlu O, Gümüş K, Böke Ö, Yıldız İ, Şahin AR. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 495–501Perception of patient aggression among nurses working in a university hospital in TurkeyThe way patient aggression is perceived influences nurses' attitudes and behaviour towards patients. The aim of this cross‐sectional, descriptive study was to investigate how nurses working in a university hospital perceive aggression and whether certain variables (sociodemographic and professional characteristics, exposure to aggressive behaviour) affect that perception. Two hundred and eighteen nurses (response rate 68.1%) from different departments were administered the Perception of Aggression Scale, a self‐reported scale measuring perception of patient aggression towards nu... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240238 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:48 +0100 5240238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240237&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01965.x Cilingir D, Gursoy AA, Hintistan S, Ozturk H. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 486–494Nursing and midwifery college students' expectations of their educators and perceived stressors during their education: A pilot study in TurkeyNursing and midwifery education is known to be negatively affected by several factors. Nevertheless, the present learning environments for students can be effectively altered to optimize their learning and practical training and decrease their stress levels. In order to minimize the stressors and to encourage the qualities needed of a competent educator, it would be important to first determine students' perceived stressors and the expectations they have of their educators. The main purpose of the study was to define the expectations that nursi... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240237 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:46 +0100 5240237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240236&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01963.x Tollefson J, Usher K, Foster K. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 478–485Relationships in pain: The experience of relationships to people living with chronic pain in rural areasThe aim of the study was to develop new understanding of the lived experience of relationships for rural people living with chronic pain. Rural residents have greater difficulty accessing health services and providers. This is especially important to those living with chronic pain who often find themselves isolated from professionals who could potentially offer support. A phenomenological study with seven participants who had experienced chronic non‐malignant pain for 2–29 years (Mean = 13) was recruited via a number of approaches and data analyzed using van Manen's framework. The themes ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240236 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:45 +0100 5240236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240235&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01968.x In conclusion, brief interventions were commonly used in the primary care. However, they were not enough to produce changes in the patients' nutrition or in the clinical outcomes. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240235 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:43 +0100 5240235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240234&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01957.x Erkan T, Fındık UY, Tokuc B. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 464–469Hand‐washing behaviour and nurses' knowledge after a training programmeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the nurses' hand‐washing behaviour and knowledge before and after a training programme. This prospective study involved 200 nurses who participated in hand‐washing training at a university hospital in Turkey. The data were collected using a personal information form and pre‐ and post‐test surveys that had been developed by the researchers. During the study, the nurses received 40 min of training on hand washing and a handbook prepared by the researchers. The hand‐washing behaviour and knowledge of the nurses were assessed before training and 1 month after the training. To analys... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240234 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:41 +0100 5240234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240233&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01962.x Mills J, Field J, Cant R. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 455–463Factors affecting evidence translation for general practice nursesThis paper explores the domains of influence affecting practice nurses' ability to find, evaluate and use clinical evidence. A cross‐sectional survey of general practice nurses (n = 590) in Victoria, Australia in 2008 provided data for a principal components analysis. The research replicates a study undertaken in the UK using the Developing Evidence‐Based Practice Questionnaire. Five domains of influence on nurses' translation of evidence were identified: skills in finding/reviewing evidence; barriers to finding/reviewing evidence; knowledge from published sources; knowledge from other sources; and barriers or facilitators to chang... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240233 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:40 +0100 5240233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240232&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01966.x Tuckett A, Hegney D, Parker D, Eley RM, Dickie R. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 444–454.The top eight issues Queensland Australia's aged‐care nurses and assistants‐in‐nursing worried about outside their workplace: A qualitative snapshotThe attainment of a work–life balance is an important issue for recruitment, retention and workforce planning. This paper aims to report on the free text data provided by the aged‐care sector nurses around perceptions of important work–life issues. Data were written responses of aged‐care nurses to the open‐ended request at the end of a survey, which asked them to list up to five political/social/environmental issues concerning them outside of their work. For aged‐care nurses, when asked to list political/social/envi... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240232 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:38 +0100 5240232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240231&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01956.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240231 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:19:37 +0100 5240231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054294&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01955.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054294 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:47 +0100 5054294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054293&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01954.x Polat S, Parlak Gürol A, Çevik Ü. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 435–440Hand hygiene compliance of nurses: A 5‐unit observational study in North‐Eastern AnatoliaIn five neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in two cities, the hand hygiene applications of 72 nurses included in this observational study have been investigated. The research was conducted between February and June 2007. It was found that before entering the NICUs, majority of nurses have washed their hands but used much less alcohol‐based antiseptics; more than half of the nurses did not use gloves, and 50 of them did not wash their hands before care and one‐third of the nurses did not wash their hands after care after neonatal treatments. The results obtained from our research showed that most... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054293 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:46 +0100 5054293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054292&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01924.x Seal N, Seal J. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 428–434Developing healthy childhood behaviour: Outcomes of a summer camp experienceThe purpose of this pilot study was to test the short‐term effects of the Wellness Summer Camp (WSC) on changes in children's knowledge of healthy foods and healthy snacks, physical activity and eating behaviours, and self‐perception of competence in school‐age children. The WSC programme activities were developed based on age‐appropriate developmental theory, including healthy behaviour developmental skills and reinforcement for effective behaviour choices and action patterns. A total of 18 children who participated in the 10 day WSC were evaluated using a pretest–posttest evaluation design. The results revealed that at post‐i... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054292 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:46 +0100 5054292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054291&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01942.x This study explored how adolescents receiving haemodialysis for end‐stage renal disease were affected by their diagnosis and treatment. A qualitative approach was used, with data collected through individual interviews with 18 adolescents aged 12–20. Data were analysed using content analysis method. Adolescents reported physical, psychological and social problems. Compliance related to diet and fluid restrictions were issues for the adolescents interviewed. Body image problems related to physical limitations and the fistula were described. Their regular school attendance was reduced by the illness and therapy, as were socialization and peer interactions. Adolescents felt different from their friends/peers and had negative feelings about their future. Nurses need to assess each adolesce... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054291 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:45 +0100 5054291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054290&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01949.x Ünsal A, Ünaldi C, Baytemir Ç. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 411–418Anxiety and depression levels of inpatients in the city centre of Kirşehir in TurkeyThe aim of this study was to determine the anxiety and depression levels of inpatients. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in Kırşehir in the middle part of Turkey with a sample of 433 inpatients. As the data‐gathering tools, a questionnaire form and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used. Statistical analyses were performed using Kruskal–Wallis Variance analysis and Mann–Whitney U‐test. The mean HADS‐depression scores of patients were compared according to the clinics they were in, and the difference was found to be significant for HADS‐depression (P < 0.01) scores. The ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054290 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:44 +0100 5054290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054289&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01948.x Salonen P, Tarkka M‐T, Kellokumpu‐Lehtinen P‐L, Koivisto A‐M, Åstedt‐Kurki P, Kaunonen M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 396–410Individual face‐to‐face support and quality of life in patients with breast cancerLiving with breast cancer significantly affects women's quality of life (QOL) creating a need for support that might persist throughout the breast cancer experience. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of individual face‐to‐face support on women's QOL and identify factors associated with their QOL. A two‐group quasi‐experimental design was used with a sample of 204 women who was assigned to the intervention (n = 112) or the control group (n = 92) in hospital after breast cancer surgery. Data of this study were collected... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054289 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:42 +0100 5054289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054288&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01945.x Laitinen H, Kaunonen M, Åstedt‐Kurki P. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 388–395When time matters: The reality of patient care in acute care settingsThe purpose of the study was to investigate the reality of patient care in acute care settings when the patients' stay in the hospital was relatively short. The study was conducted by using the grounded theory method with constant comparative analysis. The sample comprised patients (n = 43) participating, relatives and hospital staff. The data were collected by participant observation, including informal interviews in natural settings, and by reviewing participating patients' electronic patient records. The main findings are presented in three categories: patients' endurance, interface and broken interface (along wi... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054288 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:41 +0100 5054288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054287&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01952.x This study compared temperament and character traits of Australian registered nurses and general practitioners. A cross‐sectional quantitative design used the Temperament and Character Inventory. Total sample size was 426. Only main effects were detected. Nurses were higher in the temperament traits of Novelty Seeking and Reward Dependence, lower in the character traits of Self‐Directedness and Cooperativeness but higher in Self‐Transcendence compared with the sample of doctors. Differences in personality profiles between registered nurses and general practitioners might challenge existing stereotypes between these professions. Further exploration of traits exclusive to and shared among health professions would supplement a broad conceptualization of specialities and support the enha... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054287 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:41 +0100 5054287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054286&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01953.x Järemo P, Arman M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 370–379Causes of illness—Constraining and facilitating beliefsThe aim of this study was to enhance knowledge about patients' beliefs related to different kinds of illnesses and to describe and understand their beliefs as they relate to their outlook on their illnesses. Fifty‐two patients with various illness symptoms receiving integrative anthroposophic care answered an item in a questionnaire about their own thinking of the causes of their illness. The method used for analysis was qualitative content analysis. The result showed that from a patient's perspective a complex combination of causes led to illness. The most prominent causes were psychosocial factors, but personal attitudes, biological factors and chanc... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054286 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:40 +0100 5054286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054285&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01950.x Lang DSP, Hagger C, Pearson A. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 357–369Safety of rapid rituximab infusion in adult cancer patients: A systematic reviewThe purpose of this study is to critically appraise, synthesize and present the best available evidence related to the safety of rapid rituximab infusion in adult non‐Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients. Data are from published and unpublished studies from electronic databases, grey literature and reference lists. The studies that met the inclusion criteria were critically appraised by two independent reviewers for methodological validity using standardized critical appraisal instruments. Proportional meta‐analysis based on DerSimonian–Laird weights using a random effects model was used for ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054285 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:39 +0100 5054285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054284&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01951.x Esposito EM, Fitzpatrick JJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 351–356Registered nurses' beliefs of the benefits of exercise, their exercise behaviour and their patient teaching regarding exerciseRecommendations by experts have been in place for > 10 years encouraging every adult to participate in ≥ 30 min of daily moderate‐intensity physical activity. Despite extensive research supporting the value of physical activity, only about one‐third of all adults meet physical activity recommendations. Using Pender's Health Promotion Theory as the framework, this study was focused on the relationships between nurses' beliefs regarding the benefits of exercise, their exercise behaviour and their recommendation of exercise for health promotion or as part of a treat... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054284 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:38 +0100 5054284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054283&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01947.x This study found that existing handover practice is time‐consuming, lacks patient involvement and essential information, and is varied in style. Only one ward (4.3%) conducted handover at the bedside. The majority (82%) expressed reluctance to change their current handover style. Modification of existing nursing handover is needed but might be challenging in view of the reluctance to change this ritual. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054283 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:37 +0100 5054283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054282&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01944.x Baillie L, Gallagher A. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 336–341Respecting dignity in care in diverse care settings: Strategies of UK nursesThis paper presents nurses' views of dignity issues in diverse UK health‐care settings. A qualitative multisite case study was conducted at seven organizations: four National Health Service hospitals, two independent care providers and one mental health‐care provider. The paper reports on the data from qualitative semistructured interviews (n = 51); the participants worked in a wide variety of care contexts. The data were analysed thematically and this paper reports on the theme ‘strategies to respect dignity in care’. The subthemes were: recognizing vulnerability to dignity loss; enhancing privacy; improving communicat... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054282 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:37 +0100 5054282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054281&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01946.x Chan ZCY. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 330–335How has liberation theology influenced my practice?In this paper, I would like to share with readers some concepts from liberation theology in relation to Christian nursing. First, I present liberation theology to explore its concepts and how they can shed light on Christian nursing. I introduce liberation theology and discuss the three concepts of relevance to Christian nursing: emancipatory knowing, contextual mindedness and socioeconomic inequality. Two case studies will be described to revisit the importance of building a rapport, learning the patient's story in a humble and respectful way, and addressing the social inequality and heath disparity of which we should be aware in a patient–nurse encounter. The possib... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054281 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:36 +0100 5054281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054280&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01943.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054280 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:55:35 +0100 5054280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856591&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01940.x The objective of this study is to explore communication barriers from the perspective of nurses themselves, as well as physicians, patients and families in a hospital‐based cardiac care setting. Qualitative analysis of individual interviews with 35 participants was taken in two hospitals in Tehran, Iran. Interview questions asked about experiences with patient education and communication barriers among physicians, nurses and patients. The three major themes identified were: (i) lack of collegiality and communication between nurses and physicians; (ii) problematic communication between the health‐care team, patients and their families; and (iii) cultural challenges. Findings from this study support the need for health‐care organizations to be more collaborative and inclusive of nursin... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856591 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:56 +0100 4856591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856590&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01939.x Guilbert ER, Morin D, Guilbert AC, Gagnon H, Robitaille J, Richardson M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 315–321Task‐shifting in the delivery of hormonal contraceptive methods: Validation of a questionnaire and preliminary resultsIn order to palliate the access problem to effective contraceptive methods in Quebec, Canada, as well as to legitimate nurses' practices in family planning, a collaborative agreement was developed that allow nurses, in conjunction with pharmacists, to give hormonal contraceptives to healthy women of reproductive age for a 6 month period. Training in hormonal contraception was offered to targeted nurses before they could begin this practice. A questionnaire, based on Rogers's theory of diffusion of innovations, was elaborated and validated t... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856590 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:55 +0100 4856590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856589&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01941.x Kaya H, Kaya N, Turan Y, Tan YM, Terzi B, Barlas DB. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 304–314Nursing activities in intensive care units in TurkeyThis cross‐sectional study was conducted to determine applications practiced by nurses working in intensive care units of various institutions in Turkey. The research setting was neurosurgery, surgery, coronary and general intensive care units. The population of the study comprised nurses working in intensive care units, which were under the scope of this study, and these nurses' functions were studied. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Cheltenham Patient Classification Scale and Nursing Activity List. It was observed that nurses spend most of their time on direct nursing care, clerical nursing dutie... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856589 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:54 +0100 4856589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856588&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01938.x Saleh BS, Nusair H, Zubadi NAL, Al Shloul S, Saleh U. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 299–303The nursing rounds system: Effect of patient's call light use, bed sores, fall and satisfaction levelThe nursing round system (NRS) means checking patients on an hourly basis during the A (0700–2200 h) shift and once every 2 h during the B (2200–0700 h) by the assigned nursing staff. The overall goal of this prospective study is to implement an NRS in a major rehabilitation centre—Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City—in the Riyadh area of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The purposes of this study are to measure the effect of the NRS on: (i) the use of patient call light; (ii) the number of incidences of patients' fall; (iii) the number of incidences of hospital‐... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856588 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:53 +0100 4856588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856587&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01937.x This study aims to determine the barriers to and facilitators of empowerment in Iranian people with diabetes. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted using in‐depth interviews to collect the data from 11 women and men in 2007. Themes were identified using constant comparative analysis method. Common barriers to empowerment were similar to other chronic diseases: prolonged stress, negative view about diabetes, ineffective health‐care systems, poverty and illiteracy. Diabetes education, fear of diabetes' complications, self‐efficacy and hope for a better future emerged as being crucial to empowerment. Facilitators specific to Iranians were: the power of religion and faith, the concept of the doctor as holy man, accepting diabetes as God's will, caring for the body because it was ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856587 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:52 +0100 4856587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856586&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01936.x Cornally N, McCarthy G. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 280–288
Help‐seeking behaviour: A concept analysisThe concept ‘help‐seeking behaviour’ has gained popularity in recent years as an important vehicle for exploring and understanding patient delay and prompt action across a variety of health conditions. The term is used interchangeably with health seeking and is described as part of both illness behaviour and health behaviour. Concept clarification is required to aid nurses and other health‐care professionals understanding of the attributes of help‐seeking behaviour and to guide theory development, practice and research. The Walker and Avant method of concept analysis was used to guide the analysis. Help‐seeking behaviour was shown to be a complex d... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856586 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:51 +0100 4856586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856585&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01935.x Tocco I, Salini E, Bassetto F. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 275–279
Impact of hand injury on patients: Psychosocially oriented nurse carePsychological and social post‐traumatic adjustments consequent to hand injury deeply affect patients' needs. Nurses are the professional figures who, within the surgery, work more closely in terms of frequency and time with patients: a targeted nurse training must be implemented. A systematic review was conducted to assess hand‐injured patients nurse care. In total, 335 articles were identified, of which 20 met inclusion criteria. Issues identified included psychological response to hand injury, social implications, nurse's recognition and assessment of psychosocial needs, appropriate intervention. The results show how impor... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856585 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:50 +0100 4856585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856584&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01934.x Fitzpatrick M, Everett‐Thomas R, Nevo I, Shekhter I, Rosen LF, Scheinman SR, Arheart KL, Birnbach DJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 269–274
A novel educational programme to improve knowledge regarding health care‐associated infection and hand hygieneLack of hand hygiene by health‐care workers is the most significant cause of health care‐associated infection. This programme was designed to make health‐care workers want to wash their hands, to change their knowledge regarding hand hygiene and health care‐associated infection, and influence practice. Improvement between pre‐ and post‐test scores was statistically significant. Compliance is a multifactorial problem that involves knowledge and behaviour. Educational awareness and frequent reminders are ... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856584 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:49 +0100 4856584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856583&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01933.x El Enein NYA, Zaghloul AA. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 262–268
Nurses' knowledge of prevention and management of pressure ulcer at a Health Insurance Hospital in AlexandriaNurses' knowledge of pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management plays a very important role in the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers in health‐care systems. The aim of the current study was to assess the nurse's knowledge about prevention and management of pressure ulcer at one of the largest health insurance hospitals in Alexandria. A descriptive cross‐sectional study using an interview questionnaire format to assess the nurses' knowledge (n = 122) regarding prevention of pressure ulcers. The overall mean per cent score for nurses was below the minimum acceptable l... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856583 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:48 +0100 4856583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856582&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01932.x Procter N, Beutel J, Deuter K, Curren D, de Crespigny C, Simon M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 254–261
The developing role of Transition to Practice programs for newly graduated mental health nursesA number of significant challenges face graduate mental health nurses entering the workforce. In response, Transition to Practice programs have been promoted as a potential strategy for improving recruitment and retention within the mental health system. This review explores the experience of transition for mental health nurse graduates and identifies key aspects of Transition to Practice programs that facilitate the transition to practising professional. A comprehensive review of qualitative research, which sought to provide insight into the experience of transition f... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856582 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:47 +0100 4856582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856581&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01900.x Jefford E, Fahy K, Sundin D. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 246–253
Decision‐Making Theories and their usefulness to the midwifery profession both in terms of midwifery practice and the education of midwivesWhat are the strengths and limitations of existing Decision‐Making Theories as a basis for guiding best practice clinical decision‐making within a framework of midwifery philosophy?Each theory is compared in relation with how well they provide a teachable framework for midwifery clinical reasoning that is consistent with midwifery philosophy. Hypothetico‐Deductive Theory, from which medical clinical reasoning is based; intuitive decision‐making; Dual Processing Theory; The International Confederation of Midwives Clinical Decision‐Making Framework; Au... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856581 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:46 +0100 4856581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856580&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01931.x This study shows that women might know about heart disease risk factors, nevertheless they might be unaware of their susceptibility to heart disease in relation to the risk factors. Without an awareness of personal susceptibility, women might be less likely to take action to reduce the risk of heart disease. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856580 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:46 +0100 4856580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856579&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01930.x Kay K, Glass N. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 231–237
Debunking the manual handling myth: An investigation of manual handling knowledge and practices in the Australian private health sectorNursing care involves complex patient handling tasks. Strategies to address associated manual handling issues commonly include training programmes, despite conflicting evidence regarding training efficacy for manual handling injury reduction. Resultant knowledge acquisition and skills transfer from training programmes are prerequisites for subsequent practice changes in the clinical setting. This paper draws upon the findings from a questionnaire completed by 100 nurses in an Australian private hospital in 2008. A substantial knowledge deficit was identified, despite previous tr... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856579 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:45 +0100 4856579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856578&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01929.x Samir A, Nour W. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 221–230
Self‐management among Egyptian heart failure patientsThe purpose of this study was to describe heart failure patients' abilities to manage their disease. A descriptive correlational design was used in this study. A convenient sample of 120 adult patients with heart failure was surveyed using Self‐Management of Heart Failure tool; the New York Heart Association (NYHA) Functional Classification was used to measure functional status. The findings of this study showed that 60% of patients' age ranged from 50 to < 60 years. Men accounted for 66.7% of the patient population; 33.3% were women. Most participants were married. The study showed that recognizing a change in signs and symptoms was positively corr... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856578 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:44 +0100 4856578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856577&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01928.x In conclusion, this study provides information for dementia day‐care centres in Taiwan about how elders with dementia can maintain physical fitness and perform activities of daily living. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856577 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:25:43 +0100 4856577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628429&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01926.x Walsh KD, Crisp J, Moss C. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 205–212Psychodynamic perspectives on organizational change and their relevance to Transformational Practice DevelopmentIn this paper we draw on the organizational psychodynamic literature, from Menzies 1960 seminal work to contemporary writers such as Manfred Kets de Vries and Adrian Carr as well as our own experience to highlight three critical paradoxes in the psychodynamics of health services. The paper highlights that behaviour and ways of interacting are influenced by intrapersonal mechanisms; and these mechanisms are critically important in the evolution of workplace cultures, and markedly influence organizational functioning. These mechanisms (and the paradoxes they pose) need to be considered in any in... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628429 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:42 +0100 4628429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628428&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01925.x Lane C, Harrington A. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 195–204The factors that influence nurses' use of physical restraint: A thematic literature reviewDifficult clinical situations in both hospitals and aged care facilities might lead to the use of physical restraint on older people. This literature reviewed aimed to identify the factors that influence nurses' use of physical restraint on people aged over 60 years. The prevalence of restraint use in aged care facilities was shown to be between 12% and 47%, with 7% to 17% for hospitalized patients. Database searches retrieved studies published after 1992 that highlighted nurses' use of physical restraint on older people in both acute and aged care settings. The analysis revealed two reasons for decisions to use physica... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628428 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:41 +0100 4628428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628427&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2009.01804.x Heiskanen S, Vickrey B, Pietilä A‐M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 187–194Health‐related quality of life and its promotion among multiple sclerosis patients in FinlandThe aim of this study was to measure the health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) of Finnish multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and importance and adequacy of existing psychosocial services as reported by MS patients. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire of 100 adults in Finland diagnosed with MS 2–4 years earlier. Response rate was 81%. The data were analysed using statistical analyses. Results show the need for psychosocial support related significant reduction in HRQOL at an early stage of MS. In addition, results indicated considerable gaps between MS patients' perceptions of th... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628427 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:40 +0100 4628427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628426&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01927.x Chan KG, Upi H, Gani R, Chang KH. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 181–186Paediatric ward nurses' action intentions and attitudes towards quit smoking interventions and their knowledge on second‐hand smokeThis survey study investigated the paediatric ward nurses for their action intentions and attitudes towards quit smoking‐related interventions (QSRI), and knowledge related to effects of children's exposure to second‐hand smoke (SHS) (n = 267). Results indicate that less than 2% of the nurses smoked, and a majority had a positive attitude towards QSRI. A majority also indicated that they would only assess children's parents' smoking status depending on the child's diagnosis on admission. The total mean scores for two knowledge items are relatively lower than... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628426 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:39 +0100 4628426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628425&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01923.x This study is associated with the first evaluation of the four first advanced practice nurses (APNs), part of a primary health‐care team in Sweden. The aim is to describe health‐care teams' experiences of the new APN role and investigate what opportunities and barriers to the role exist. Eighty‐one respondents answered a 14‐question questionnaire with a Likert scale and one open‐ended question. The Kruskal–Wallis test was used to investigate differences between professional groups' answers. The qualitative material was analysed using deductive content analysis. Though mostly positive experiences of the role were found, differences did exist between the professional groups. APNs are considered a resource in that access to care, cooperation and patient flow increased. Barriers in... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628425 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:38 +0100 4628425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628424&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01922.x This study showed that the prevalence of overweight (12.8%) and obesity (13.7%) is high among children aged 8–11 years, and that this condition is correlated with the number of family members and the parents' body mass index. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628424 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:37 +0100 4628424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628423&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01921.x Rissanen M‐L, Kylmä J, Laukkanen E. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 158–165Self‐mutilation among Finnish adolescents: Nurses' conceptionsThe purpose of this qualitative study was to explore nurses' views on self‐mutilation among adolescents as a phenomenon. The data were collected using focus group interviews, personal interviews and written descriptions from 10 nurses. A qualitative content analysis was applied. Four main themes from nurses' descriptions of self‐mutilation emerged: (i) a definition of self‐mutilation; (ii) characteristics of self‐mutilation; (iii) factors contributing to self‐mutilation; and (iv) purposes of self‐mutilation. Nurses' conceptions of self‐mutilation differ from previously described views of parents and adolescents. Fu... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628423 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:37 +0100 4628423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628422&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01920.x Irmak Z, Baybuga MS. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 151–157Needlestick and sharps injuries among Turkish nursing students: A cross‐sectional studyThis cross‐sectional study was performed to investigate the prevalence of and other factors associated with needlestick and sharps injuries (NSIs) among nursing students in Turkey. A total of 60 (19.4%) nursing students reported NSIs during the past 1 year. The most common item causing injury was from a syringe needle (54.0%). Among nursing students, giving intravenous/intramuscular injections (60.0%) was the most common cause of NSIs. In total, 31.7% were not using gloves when injured. A total of 68.3% of NSIs were said to have gone unreported in any official report. A total of 43.5% of the nursing students had not rec... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628422 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:36 +0100 4628422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628421&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01919.x Ben Natan M, Hanukayev A, Fares S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 141–150Factors affecting Israeli nurses' reports of violence perpetrated against them in the workplace: A test of the theory of planned behaviourViolence against nurses in the workplace is universal. Violence has negative implications for nurses, their patients and the medical facility. Nonetheless, violent incidents are only infrequently reported (20–25%). A correlational design was used to examine whether the guiding conceptual model, constructed of the variables: assailant traits, victim traits and type of violence, succeeds in predicting a nurse's decision to report violence perpetrated against them in the workplace. Data were gathered with a structured questionnaire, constructed specifically for... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628421 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:35 +0100 4628421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628420&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01918.x Street M, Eustace P, Livingston PM, Craike MJ, Kent B, Patterson D. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 133–140Communication at the bedside to enhance patient care: A survey of nurses' experience and perspective of handoverStrategies to support continuity of care and improve patient safety during clinical handover have been developed. The aims of this study were to identify the strengths and limitations in current practice of nursing clinical handover and implement a new bedside handover process. A total of 259 nurses completed a cross‐sectional survey at change of shift on 1 day, which was followed by an audit of the pilot implementation of bedside handover. The survey results showed great variation in the duration, location and method of handover with significant diff... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628420 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:34 +0100 4628420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628419&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01917.x Winskill R, Keatinge D, Hancock S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 126–132Influences on parents' decisions when determining whether their child is sick and what they do about it: A pilot studyParents frequently find it difficult to decide whether their child is sick, how sick their child is, and if and when they should seek medical advice. The presence of fever appears to be one influence, less is known about other behaviours, signs and symptoms which might guide parents' decisions. This exploratory descriptive pilot study aimed to gain an understanding of the factors parents monitor when determining if their previously well child is becoming unwell and how they respond to their child's developing acute illness. Twenty‐five parents participated in the study. The fin... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628419 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:33 +0100 4628419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628418&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01916.x Al‐Zaru IM, AbuAlRub R, Musallam EA. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 117–125Economical and clinical impact of surgical site infection following coronary artery bypass graft surgery in north JordanSurgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most devastating complications following cardiac surgery, which significantly lead to prolonged hospitalization and increased hospital costs. The aims of this retrospective study were to identify the incidence rate, causative microorganisms, and the clinical and economical impact of SSI. An existing coronary artery surgery data base on adults (n = 631) who had undergone coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgeries between January 2005 and January 2008 at a Jordanian university hospital was used. The results of this study show... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628418 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:32 +0100 4628418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628417&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01915.x Forsberg A, Lindgren E, Engström Å. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 110–116Being transferred from an intensive care unit to a ward: Searching for the known in the unknownPeople who have been cared for in intensive care units (ICUs) are transferred between different levels of care and hospitals. The aim with this study was to describe peoples' experiences of being cared for in an ICU and transferred to a ward. An inductive, descriptive qualitative study was performed with qualitative individual interviews with 10 participants. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to qualitative thematic content analysis which resulted in one theme; searching for the known in the unknown, and five categories. The findings showed the importance of being prepared for t... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628417 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:32 +0100 4628417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628416&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01914.x The objective of this study was to examine whether there was any difference between BP readings with hypertensive participants comfortably sitting on chair and those with participants standing with the arm supported horizontally at the right atrial level. BP was measured twice each for 168 hypertensive patients (medicated and unmedicated) at sitting, standing and sitting positions, respectively, with a mercury‐filled column sphygmomanometer. We found significantly lower in systolic and diastolic BP readings in standing position than in sitting position. The present study indicates that the BP readings are related to the posture; thus, BP measured in different positions cannot automatically be regarded as equivalent. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628416 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:31 +0100 4628416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4628415&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2011.01913.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4628415 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:18:30 +0100 4628415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374244&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01911.x Thwala SBP, Jones LK, Holroyd E. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 93–101Swaziland rural maternal care: Ethnography of the interface of custom and biomedicineA retrospective ethnographic enquiry was used to examine the values and beliefs that underpin Swazi women's birth practices during pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period. An unstructured interview guide was used to conduct 15 one‐to‐one audio‐taped interviews in the field. Results revealed that although Swazi women embraced modern biomedical practices, they also largely adhered to customary practices, including use of traditional model of causation of illness, and the use of traditional medicines during childbirth. Recommendations include parallel antenatal education, which gives credence to the cu... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374244 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:11 +0100 4374244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374243&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01910.x McIntosh S, Adams J. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 85–92Anxiety and quality of recovery in day surgery: A questionnaire study using HADS and QoR40The aims of this study were (i) to examine the association between preoperative and postoperative anxiety, and (ii) to examine the association between preoperative anxiety and postoperative recovery, following day surgery under general anaesthesia. Day surgery has become more commonplace owing to advances in pharmacology, anaesthetic and surgical techniques, as it has recognized benefits, such as lower costs and reduced incidence of infection. Recent years have seen increased complexity of day surgery undertaken on a broader range of patients, but with reduced pre‐surgery contact with the hospital environment. These rece... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374243 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:10 +0100 4374243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374242&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01909.x Laanterä S, Pölkki T, Pietilä A‐M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 72–84A descriptive qualitative review of the barriers relating to breast‐feeding counsellingThe purpose of this review was to describe barriers in breast‐feeding counselling considering it from the viewpoint of health professionals. CINAHL, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched from 1950 to 2008. In total, 40 scientific research articles in English, Swedish or Finnish related to breast‐feeding counselling were included and analysed using thematic analysis. The quality of the studies was also assessed. The main barriers were deficits in knowledge, resources, counselling skills and the counsellor's negative attitude. Conflicting advice, lack of guidelines, sufficiency of counselling and... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374242 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:10 +0100 4374242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374241&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01908.x Avşar G, Kaşikçi M. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 67–71Evaluation of patient education provided by clinical nurses in TurkeyThe purpose of this study was to determine the practices of patient education provided by nurses in hospital clinics. The data were collected using a questionnaire form developed by the researcher in the light of relevant literature. The questionnaire form included questions to help determine descriptive characteristics of nurses and practices of patient education. Statistical analysis was performed using percentages. Most of the nurses (82.4%) did not define a certain place or time for patient education, almost all of the nurses (98.9%) did not record the education process, and patients' family/relatives were not included in the education (... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374241 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:09 +0100 4374241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374240&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01907.x Johnson M, George A, Tran DT. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 60–66Analysis of falls incidents: Nurse and patient preventive behavioursNurses play an important role in preventing and managing falls in acute hospitals. We analysed 577 hospital falls incidents and found 77% unwitnessed and most resulted in no patient harm (85%). Further qualitative analysis of 40 incidents highlighted a high proportion of falls being related to transferring near the bed unit. Simple messages for nurses working in acute care settings are recommended including ‘high risk activity (transferring, mobilizing) and high risk area (bed unit, toilet/bathroom) is a high risk situation’. A balanced approach emphasizing patient and family education and the use of alarm devices where supervision... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374240 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:09 +0100 4374240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374239&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01906.x Murfield J, Cooke M, Moyle W, Shum D, Harrison S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 52–59Conducting randomized controlled trials with older people with dementia in long‐term care: Challenges and lessons learntThe characteristics of older people with dementia and the long‐term care environment can make conducting research a challenge and, as such, this population and setting are often understudied, particularly in terms of clinical or randomized controlled trials. This paper provides a critical discussion of some of the difficulties faced whilst implementing a randomized controlled trial exploring the effect of a live music programme on the behaviour of older people with dementia in long‐term care. A discussion of how these challenges were addressed is presented to... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374239 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:08 +0100 4374239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374238&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01905.x Hacıhasanoğlu R, Yıldırım A, Karakurt P, Sağlam R. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 43–51Healthy lifestyle behaviour in university students and influential factors in eastern TurkeyThis research was carried out to determine the healthy lifestyle behaviour of university students receiving education in central Erzincan. The population of this descriptive and cross‐sectional research included a total of 4506 students receiving education at Erzincan University in the city centre, and the sampling included 981 students selected by a simple random sampling method from these schools. Data were collected between April and May 2008 by using an identification form and the Health Promotion Life‐Style Profile (HPLP) Scale. Healthy lifestyle behaviour point averages of st... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374238 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:07 +0100 4374238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374237&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01903.x Dysvik E, Sommerseth R, Jacobsen FF. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 36–42Living a meaningful life with chronic pain from a nursing perspective. Narrative approach to a case storyThis paper is a case story discussing the experience of chronic pain from the perspective of the sufferer and suggests ways of improving the use of this perspective in nursing care. A narrative approach is adopted and the analysis was based on content analysis. A condensation of meaning‐units revealed a variation in subthemes: the body in pain, striving to preserve self and self‐fulfilment. The extent to which living a meaningful life is possible seems to depend on several complex factors, including a person's belief system, life experiences, personal resources, the meaning of pain and th... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374237 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:07 +0100 4374237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374236&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01902.x This study aimed to identify the level of adoption of HLB in Jordanian subjects and to compare the sociodemographic and self‐reported clinical history based on the HLB adoption level. Cross‐section descriptive study was conducted and Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile‐II was used to reflect subjects' adoption of HLB. Through convenience sampling 260 subjects were enrolled; 50% had excess weight, 30% were current smokers, 53% had never had their cholesterol assessed. Findings revealed that subjects were not adopting HLB regularly. Women, married, educated, young subjects and having higher income subjects had higher HLB adoption level. Health‐promotion programmes are urgently needed for this community and sociodemographic variables have to be considered throughout preparation, implem... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374236 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:06 +0100 4374236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374235&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01901.x This study was carried out to measure changes in health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients (n = 100) undergoing total hip arthoplasty. The Sickness Impact Profile was used to measure patients' dysfunctions in 12 different categories post surgery. Improvement was observed in each category and dimension already at 3 months and at 6 months. Preoperative pain showed a statistically significant although declining correlation both with total, and with Physical and the Psychosocial dimensions of HRQOL. The greatest improvements were found in the categories Body Care and Movement, Ambulation, Alertness Behaviour, Social Interaction, Recreation and Pastimes and in Sleep and Rest. Patients' pain decreased, and 72% reported no pain at 6 months post the surgery. Patients' perceptions of... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374235 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:06 +0100 4374235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374234&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01899.x Brown J, Wimpenny P. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 9–18Developing a holistic approach to obesity managementThe aim of this paper is to discuss the theoretical background and relevance of a holistic approach to obesity management by nurses. There is a global rise in the number of people with obesity, such that it now represents one of the major health challenges. However, nurses are often influenced by physical and dietetic focused approaches and could fail to acknowledge a range of other factors that can impact on weight management. As part of the development of a holistic approach to obesity a literature search was undertaken to establish relevant theoretical perspectives that underpin practice in physical, psychological and social aspects of care (focused on the p... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374234 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:05 +0100 4374234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374233&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01898.x This study indicates that, by applying a self‐efficacy theory, a planned education programme could be useful in improving both short‐term and long‐term self‐efficacy in patients with COPD. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374233 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:12:05 +0100 4374233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227199&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01896.x Hopp L. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 647–648
Cochrane nursing care field nursing care clinical trial database node (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227199 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227198&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01895.x Mu P‐F. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 645–646
The nursing care traditional Chinese node (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227198 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227197&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01894.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227197 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227196&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01893.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227196 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227195&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01892.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227195 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227194&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01891.x (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227194 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227193&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01897.x This study assesses smoking prevalence, attitudes, and perceived patient counselling responsibilities among practicing nurses in Amman, Jordan. It also identifies whether their smoking status or training in counselling patients about smoking is associated with their smoking‐related attitudes and counselling practices. Data were collected through a cross‐sectional survey of 266 (n = 266) nurses at four public and private hospitals in Amman. Smoking prevalence was 42% for male nurses and 13% for female nurses. Nurses strongly favoured enforcement of anti‐smoking policy, but did not strongly agree that nurses should be involved in counselling patients about smoking. Approximately 41% of nurses indicated that they had received training on counselling patients about smoking. Nurse tra... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227193 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227192&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01890.x Walker K, Middleton S, Rolley J, Duff J. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 616–623
Nurses report a healthy culture: Results of the Practice Environment Scale (Australia) in an Australian hospital seeking Magnet recognitionThe Magnet Recognition Program requires evidence that the nursing practice environment supports staff to provide optimal care, access professional development opportunities and participate in hospital affairs. This research aimed to assess clinical nurses’ work environment at a leading private hospital in Sydney, Australia using a version of the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index modified for the Australian context.Our results were comparable to Magnet hospitals for two subscales and significantly higher than Magnet results for th... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227192 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227191&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01889.x This study indicates major differences in the well‐being of these three cohorts. Health practitioners should pay particular attention to the mental health and health related quality of life of previous carers. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227191 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227190&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01887.x In conclusion, women with colostomy because of rectal surgery need specific rehabilitation and nursing care that focuses on adjustment to temporary or permanent changes in life. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227190 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227189&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01886.x Jahanpour F, Sharif F, Salsali M, Kaveh MH, Williams LM. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 595–602
Clinical decision‐making in senior nursing students in IranClinical decision‐making is the basis for professional nursing practice. This can be taught and learned through appropriate teaching and clinical experiences. Unfortunately, it has been observed that many graduates are unable to demonstrate suitable clinical decision‐making skills. Research and study on the process of decision‐making and factors influencing it assists educators to find the appropriate educational and clinical strategies to teach nursing students. To explore the experience of nursing students and their view points regarding the factors influencing their development of clinical decision‐m... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227189 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227188&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01885.x This study describes lesbian, gay and bisexual people's accommodation plans for old age through a cross‐sectional quantitative survey design. Participants were recruited through mainstream and lesbian, gay and bisexual media and venues. A total of 2269 participants completed the 133‐item survey. When asked about what accommodation plans they had for their older years lesbian, gay and bisexual people identified that they were least likely to choose living in a retirement community/facility. However, if unable to live independently the majority of respondents identified they would prefer to live in a retirement facility that specifically catered for people who did not identify as heterosexual. This study has found that the residential support sector needs to be prepared to provide a heal... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227188 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227187&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01884.x Fisher R. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 579–585
Nurse prescribing: A vehicle for improved collaboration, or a stumbling block to inter‐professional working?Prescribing by community nurses is established practice in the UK National Health Service. Although much has been written about the technical aspects of prescribing, little published work addresses the ways in which prescribing might affect relationships. Part of a PhD project set in southern England, this ethnographic project used semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of district nurses (n = 17), staff nurses (n = 4), pharmacists (n = 2) and a general practitioner to investigate the real world of nurse prescribing. Using theories of domination, power and legitimacy from Weber and Fouc... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227187 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227186&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01883.x Turnbull B. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 573–578
Scholarship and mentoring: An essential partnership?This paper discusses as study of mentoring and its relationship to nursing academics' scholarly productivity. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used to explore participants' experiences of mentoring and scholarship. Although all participants were well aware of the need to increase levels of scholarship, few had experienced the role modelling, guidance and leadership to assist them in meeting the expectations of the tertiary environment. While quality mentoring was viewed as a productive facilitator to improving levels of scholarly productivity, a supportive work environment with strong academic leadership was also considered an essential element in devel... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227186 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227185&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01882.x Hasna F, Hundt GL, Al‐Smairan M, Alzaroo S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 564–572
Quality of primary nursing care for Bedouin in JordanThis paper presents a critique of the use of the Maximizing Access to Quality (MAQ) instrument supplemented by non‐participant observation as a way of assessing the quality of nursing care in primary care clinics in the north‐eastern Badia of Jordan, where populated by Bedouin. The MAQ checklist with non‐participant observation of clinic care was used to assess the quality of care in four comprehensive health centres. In the four comprehensive health centres, more than half of the indicators for measuring the quality of the physical conditions were adequate. In relation to personnel, general practitioners were available, bu... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227185 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227184&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01881.x Karaçam Z, Şen E, Amanak K. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 555–563Effects of unplanned pregnancy on neonatal health in Turkey: A case–control studyThe aim of this study was to investigate effects of unplanned pregnancy on neonatal health. This is a retrospective case–control study and included 314 babies selected with a non‐probability method. Data were collected with a questionnaire of descriptive characteristics and neonatal health and Parent Infant Interaction Assessment Scale. A significantly higher rate of the babies born to the women with unplanned pregnancy had meconium in their amniotic fluid (14.6% vs. 7.0%; P = 0.029), needed special care (20.4% vs. 11.5%; P = 0.031) and were kept in the incubators (12.7% vs. 4.5%; P = 0.009). Both the b... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227184 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227183&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01880.x Pillay R. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 545–554
Towards a competency‐based framework for nursing management educationDefining a competency‐based model for nursing management development will help to establish core competencies for nursing managers which will not only strengthen their practice and provide further learning and development opportunities, but will also provide the basis to focus training and professional development efforts. This paper identifies the competencies important for effective nursing management in the public and private health sectors. A total of 420 senior nursing managers in South Africa were surveyed using a self‐administered questionnaire. Respondents had to rate the importance of 51 competency items as it pertains to effective nu... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227183 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227182&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01879.x Laurens NH, Dwyer TA. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 533–544
The effect of medical emergency teams on patient outcome: A review of the literatureThis paper presents a review of literature on the impact of the medical emergency team (MET) on inpatient mortality, cardiopulmonary arrests or unscheduled intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. A total of 14 172 abstracts and 98 full text papers were reviewed. In total, 24 met the inclusion criteria, 2 used a cluster‐randomized controlled trial, 11 before and after, 6 retrospective analyses, 4 prospective cohorts and 1 not reported. There is moderate to strong evidence that METs are associated with decreased mortality and cardiac arrest rates, and weak evidence on its impact on ICU admission rate reductions. This evide... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227182 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4227181&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01878.x The objectives of this paper include reflecting on the attributes of the ‘good’ nurse in the past, outlining thematically the essential attributes (virtues) required by the ‘good’ nurse today and presenting an original 4‐point framework for ethics in practice. Although there is no doubt that nurses in the past were highly professional, the culture within which they practiced tended to stifle the emergence of autonomy, assertiveness, advocacy and accountability.An original table of contemporary attributes, which is congruent with a neo Aristotelian virtue ethical approach, is arranged in themes of Intellectual and Practical Attributes, Dispositional Attributes and Moral Attributes. A framework for professional practice, the ‘Four As’ is then extrapolated from these themes. The... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4227181 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4227181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985133&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01877.x Middleton S, Gardner G, Gardner A, Della P, Gibb M, Millar L. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985133 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:04 +0100 3985133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985132&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01876.x Lee YM, Hung YK, Mo FKF, Ho WM. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985132 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:04 +0100 3985132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985131&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01875.x Ben Natan M, Akrish O, Zaltkina B, Noy RH. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985131 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:03 +0100 3985131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985130&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01874.x Poomsrikaew O, Ryan CJ, Zerwic JJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985130 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:03 +0100 3985130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985129&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01873.x Chow J, Miguel SS. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985129 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:02 +0100 3985129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985128&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01872.x Rahimi‐Madiseh M, Tavakol M, Dennick R. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985128 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:02 +0100 3985128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985127&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.001871.x Al‐Motlaq M, Mills J, Birks M, Francis K. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985127 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:01 +0100 3985127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985126&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01870.x Norton‐Westwood D, Robertson‐Malt S, Anderson R. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985126 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:01 +0100 3985126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985125&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01869.x Çoban A, Şirin A. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985125 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:01 +0100 3985125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985124&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01868.x Ma AX, Quinn Griffin MT, Capitulo KL, Fitzpatrick JJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985124 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:00 +0100 3985124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985123&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01867.x Farrell D, Savage E. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985123 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:13:00 +0100 3985123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3985122&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01865.x Omisakin FD, Ncama BP. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3985122 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:12:59 +0100 3985122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3838060&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01857.x Manal Ibrahim A‐K, Mousa Ali A‐H, Erika Sivarajan F. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3838060 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3838060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3838059&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01853.x Heffernan M, Quinn Griffin MT, McNulty SR, Fitzpatrick JJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3838059 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3838059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3838058&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01850.x Skaperdas I, Lavdaniti M, Dimitriadou A, Psychogiou M, Sgantzos M, Krepia V, Sapountzi‐Krepia D. International Journal of Nursing Practice (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3838058 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3838058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778623&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01859.x This article reports on a pilot vocational study programme for provision of antenatal services in the general practice environment. The concurrent evaluation study assessed practice nurses' experiences of undertaking the pilot programme, the level and applicability of the content, and the mode of delivery. General practitioners' understanding of the role of the nurse in providing antenatal services, and the actual and potential impact of this new role on models of service delivery and care were also investigated. Women receiving care from practice nurses within this new model of service delivery and care were also of interest in this study. Findings showed that the current role of the general practice nurse in caring for pregnant women is restricted to assisting the general practitioner to... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778623 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:13:03 +0100 3778623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778639&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01861.x Kitson A, Conroy T, Wengstrom Y, Profetto-McGrath J, Robertson-Malt S. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 423[ndash]434Defining the fundamentals of care A three-stage process is being undertaken to investigate the fundamentals of care. Stage One (reported here) involves the use of a met a-narrative review methodology to undertake a thematic analysis, categorization and synthesis of selected contents extracted from seminal texts relating to nursing practice. Stage Two will involve a search for evidence to inform the fundamentals of care and a refinement of the review method. Stage Three will extend the reviews of the elements defined as fundamentals of care. This introductory paper covers the following aspects: the conceptual basis upon which nursing care is delivered; how ... 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International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 406[ndash]411What do consumers want to know in the emergency department? Consumers unexpectedly accessing the complex and confusing context of the emergency department (ED) need appropriately communicated information to minimize unrealistic expectations leading to stressed and frustrated behaviour. This pilot project sought consumer opinions to develop an ED informational brochure to improve communication strategies. Thirty-two ED consumers attending a large tertiary hospital completed an anonymous one-page questionnaire comprising 22 topic areas. Descriptive data analysis indicated consumers' interest in information about waiting times, how the ED works, the triage system, identifying staff and parking. Most interest... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778634 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778633&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01857.x Manal Ibrahim A-K, Mousa Ali A-H, Erika Sivarajan F. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 397[ndash]405Predictors of obesity in school-aged Jordanian adolescents This cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the frequency of overweight and obesity in adolescents as defined by the International Obesity Task Force, and to estimate the effect of sociodemographic and health behaviours (eating habits and physical activity) that predict obesity. A stratified (by gender) random sample of 518 adolescents, aged 15 or 16 years was obtained from eight public schools in Amman. In this sample 17.5% were overweight and 9.6% were obese. The predictors of obesity and overweight (excess weight) were: (i) fathers attained primary and secondary education; (ii) total monthly family income [ge] 3... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778633 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778632&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01856.x The objective of this qualitative study is to explore the concept of discharge and its associated factors in 42 experienced patients, family members, nurses and cardiologists at two educational hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The content analysis of the data indicates that the participants consider hospital discharge as the termination of professional responsibility on the part of physicians and nurses as far as health-care support is involved. Three themes were identified as factors related to the treating team, health-care system and patients and their families. Adverse outcomes of inappropriate discharge planning which manifested as incompliance with 'diet and medical regimen' and lack of lifestyle modification were also noted. It seems proper to try and change the attitude of physicians and... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778632 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778631&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01855.x Boltz M, Capezuti E, Shabbat N, Hall K. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 381[ndash]388Going home better not worse: Older adults' views on physical function during hospitalization 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 in metropolitan New York City, who had recent experience with hospitalization, participated in focus groups to discover these factors. An exploratory qualitative design was used. Participants defined physical function as the ability to be mobile and resume the enactment of their role... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778631 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778630&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01854.x Hayajneh YA, AbuAlRub RF, Almakhzoomy IK. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 374[ndash]380Adverse events in Jordanian hospitals: Types and causes Adverse events in health care have become an important issue for health-care professionals, administrators, health policy-makers, public and patients. Literature on adverse events in Jordan is scarce. The purpose of the study was (i) to identify the common types and major causes of adverse events in Jordanian hospitals from the nurses' perspective; and (ii) to estimate the frequency of adverse events in Jordanian hospitals. Qualitative and quantitative data regarding the perceived types, causes and incidence of adverse events were collected using a web-based questionnaire. A total of 75 valid responses with qualitative and quanti... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778630 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778629&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01853.x Heffernan M, Quinn Griffin MT, McNulty SR, Fitzpatrick JJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 366[ndash]373Self-compassion and emotional intelligence in nurses Nurses often provide care for patients and families who are suffering and where emotions are heightened. Compassion is an essential component of the care that nurses provide. Emotions play an important role in the relationship and communication between nurses, patients and families. Self-compassion is the ability to be compassionate to oneself, without this ability nurses might not be prepared to be compassionate to patients. Emotionally intelligent persons perceive themselves as confident, better able to understand, control and manage their emotions. The purpose of this descriptive, correlational study was to exami... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778629 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778628&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01852.x The objective of this study was to compare overweight and normal weight pupils' perceived outcome of the health dialogue with the school nurse. A random sample of schools in Denmark, where pupils age 11.6, 13.6 and 15.6 years old, answered a questionnaire (response rate 88%, n = 5205). The independent variable weight group was measured by self-reported height and weight and calculated as body mass index. Perceived outcome of the dialogue was measured as: (i) reflected on the dialogue; (ii) discussed the content with parents; (iii) followed the advice of the nurse; and (iv) visited the nurse again. Overweight boys reflected (odds ratio (OR) = 1.73), discussed the dialogue with at least one parent (OR = 1.38), followed the nurse's advice (OR = 1.42) and visited the nurse again (OR = 2.68). T... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778628 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778627&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01851.x This study indicates that the PES-NWI has construct validity and reliability in the Australian setting for nurses. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778627 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778626&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01850.x Skaperdas I, Lavdaniti M, Dimitriadou A, Psychogiou M, Sgantzos M, Krepia V, Sapountzi-Krepia D. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 342[ndash]351Satisfaction from the 'Help at Home' programme in a prefecture of central Greece Greece is facing the issue of increasing elderly population and therefore local municipalities started the 'Help at Home' programme. The aim of this study is to investigate the elderly's satisfaction from the 'Help at Home' programme in a prefecture of central Greece. The sample consisted of 300 elderly people who receive services from the 'Help at Home' programme. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The majority of the participants were satisfied with the programme's services and reported high satisfaction from the interpersonal relations with... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778626 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778625&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01849.x In conclusion, the professionalism scores for Turkish nurse executives were found to be low; recommendations for improving these scores were made. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice) International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778625 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778624&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01848.x Alsén P, Brink E, Brändström Y, Karlson BW, Persson L-O. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 326[ndash]334Fatigue after myocardial infarction: Relationships with indices of emotional distress, and sociodemographic and clinical variables Fatigue and depressive symptoms are relatively common among patients recovering from myocardial infarction (MI). The symptoms of depression and fatigue overlap. The present study aimed at identifying patient fatigue and at examining the incidence of fatigue, particularly without coexisting depression, after MI. The sample comprised 204 consecutive patients who had completed the questionnaires Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory[ndash]20 after MI (1 week and 4 months). The results showed that fa... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778624 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3778624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3597450&cid=s_32352_27_f&fid=32352&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1440-172X.2010.01820.x Reid-Searl K, Moxham L, Happell B. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2010; 16: 225[ndash]232Enhancing patient safety: The importance of direct supervision for avoiding medication errors and near misses by undergraduate nursing students Medication errors have been the focus of considerable research attention in nursing; however, the extent to which nursing students might contribute to errors has not been researched. Using a grounded theory approach, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with undergraduate nursing students based in a university in Queensland to explore their experiences of administering medication in the clinical setting. Almost a third of the participants reported making an actual medication error or a near miss. Where medication errors occurred, partic... International Journal of Nursing Practice journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3597450 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:44:47 +0100 3597450