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 'Nursing and Health Sciences' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:06 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660964&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00657.x AbstractChronic diseases are now the largest cause of mortality in Thailand, and form an increasingly large portion of the healthcare landscape. In the Thai health system, many patients with chronic conditions receive care and disease management services from nurses, yet specialized training in chronic diseases is not currently part of standard nursing degree programs. Given the evolving epidemiology of the Thailand population, we questioned whether practicing nurses remain confident in their knowledge and skills in chronic disease management. We conducted a cross‐sectional, self‐efficacy survey of nurses in eight randomly‐selected provinces in Thailand, receiving 468 responses. Nurse self‐efficacy was analyzed in prominent chronic disease types, including cancer, hypertension, dia... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660964 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660963&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00659.x AbstractMilitary spouses frequently cope with separation, but limited research reviewing the impact of an overseas relocation when a spouse accompanies their serving husband/wife has been conducted. A search for studies reviewing the impact of foreign postings on these accompanying spouses was undertaken utilizing 12 databases and other resources. Ultimately, 12 studies were analyzed and four key themes produced: functioning of a military family on an international posting, loss, wellbeing and support. Overall, additional stressors are associated with an overseas posting and experiences are specific to an individual and their circumstances. Further research is required to examine the potential relationship between a spouse's experiences overseas and the impact on their health and wellbeing... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660963 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660962&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00660.x AbstractThe worldwide academic workforce is ageing. At the same time, health and human services workforces are expanding. The preparation of educators to fill gaps in expertise and to position the health sciences for future growth is an urgent need. The findings from a recent action learning project that aimed to enhance the professional growth and development of higher degree researcher student supervisors in a School of Health and Human Sciences are presented. Seven early career researchers and the facilitator met for two hours every two to three weeks over 4 months between April and July 2010, in a rural and regional university in New South Wales, Australia. The processes initiated were a combination of experiential knowledge, referral to relevant published reports, use of an effectiv... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660962 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660961&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00664.x This study compares lifestyle behaviors and related factors between Asian American and white adults with self‐reported prediabetes and identifies covariates/predictors for regular physical activity and adequate intake of fruits/vegetables. Using data from the United States of America Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 302 Asian Americans and 9558 white adults were analyzed. There were no significant differences for participating in regular physical activity or consumption of adequate fruits/vegetables between the two groups. Overall, 40% of the respondents engaged in regular physical activity, whereas less than 25% reported an adequate intake of fruits/vegetables. In the adjusted models, compared to white, Asian Americans were less likely to have impaired physical (OR = 0.54... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660961 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660960&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00665.x This study assessed a targeted continuing osteoporosis educational program and investigated awareness and prevention of osteoporosis in Chinese female pre‐internship nurse students. A quasi‐experimental study was conducted. The program was presented to 256 nurse students. The baseline knowledge score of the nurse students was low (9.78 ± 3.13). They had inadequate osteoporosis health beliefs, self‐efficacy and related behaviors. The educational program significantly augmented osteoporosis knowledge (Student's paired t = −13.42, P < 0.001), total osteoporosis health beliefs (Student's paired t = −4.46, P < 0.001), and the subscale (P < 0.001) except for the perceived barriers to exercising and calcium intake. Participants showed a significant incr... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660960 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660959&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00668.x This study determined the impact of a computerized care documentation system on client outcomes, regulatory compliance, and staff workloads after 3 years of use. The survey was conducted at an 800‐bed aged care facility, and staff using the computerized care system were invited to participate (n = 112). The survey was an adapted version of the Nurses Computer Attitudes to Technology Inventory, which was refined to make it relevant to the aged care workplace. Four multiple regression models were produced, assessing the impact of the computerized care management system on staff and workload; time; accuracy, and regulatory data; and resident care. The analysis showed that the perceived benefits of the computerized system were influenced by personal attitudes towards computer use and f... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660959 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5660959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650353&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00666.x AbstractThis cross‐sectional comparative study compares differences in depression in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment and those with normal cognitive function in a community. Study subjects were drawn from elderly people visiting one particular public health center in Seoul, South Korea and included 81 people with mild cognitive impairment and 81 with normal cognitive function who were matched based on age, sex, education, and daily living activities. Study variables, including cognitive function, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and depression, were measured with standardized instruments. Collected data were statistically analyzed with Student's paired t‐test and χ2 test. The results showed no significant differences between these groups ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650353 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650352&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00651.x This study provides an understanding of participants' knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of managing multiple risk factors and/or existing cardiovascular disease of participants who were undertaking a weight loss program. Thirty‐five participants were recruited from the first 50 completing a multicomponent group‐based weight loss intervention designed to follow cardiovascular disease and diabetes disease management programs. Four focus group interviews were conducted using a semistructured interview schedule. Data were analyzed using an inductive approach, and themes developed. Participants found the process of weight loss to be complex, dynamic, and challenging, as the conflicting needs of existing health conditions, social support, ambivalence, and time limitations required carefu... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650352 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650358&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00653.x AbstractThis paper explores the methodological challenges associated with undertaking qualitative observation in the clinical setting at end of life. The authors reflect on their experiences of using non‐participant observation to explore the nursing care delivered to dying patients in acute hospital wards. The challenges of observation as a method, clearly defining the participant group and involving vulnerable populations, such as the dying patients and their families, will be discussed. Consideration is also given to defining and working within the observational field, the researchers' dual roles, cost versus benefit, impact of culture, religion and ethnicity, and the determination of research limits/boundaries, with reflections from the authors' own experiences used to exemplify the ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650358 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650357&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00650.x In this study, we investigated the role of psychological empowerment as a protective factor for burnout among workers exposed to work‐related stressors (e.g. daily hassles, overload, job changes). A cross‐sectional questionnaire study was conducted, with a convenience sample of 401 healthcare workers. Hierarchical multiple regressions were performed to test main and moderating effects of empowerment cognitions. Results revealed partial support for the hypotheses. Only the job meaningfulness cognition exerts a beneficent main effect on all burnout symptoms beyond the effect of stressors. Some moderating effects differing according to burnout dimensions were also found. Most interestingly, high levels of empowerment cognitions accentuate the effect of change‐related resources in the re... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650357 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650356&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00656.x This study reviewed evidence about the emotional state of widows. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included in the review. A systematic search was made of the OVID Medline, PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCOhost/Academic Search Premier databases using the following search words: “depression”, “elderly”/“older”, “emotional state”, “mood”, “self‐management”, “widows”, and “women” for the period January 2000 to December 2010. Thirteen articles met the inclusion criteria, and a qualitative content analysis was used to review them. The findings revealed one main theme: “A struggle to perceive meaning in the meaningless”, which was based on three themes: “Numbing the pain and struggling to control feelings”, “Feeling sad, yet trying to maintain ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650356 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650355&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00658.x This study investigated the association between self‐efficacy and self‐care behavior to determine the degree of self‐efficacy and to examine differences in self‐efficacy according to patient variables, including state of health, of Malaysian patients with type 2 diabetes. The sample comprised 388 patients (respondents). We collected the data from December 2010 to February 2011. We found a significant positive relationship between self‐efficacy and self‐care behavior (rs = 0.481, P < 0.001). The degree of self‐efficacy was moderately high (mean = 7.570). We found significant differences between self‐efficacy and education level (Wilk's Lambda = 0.918, F[12, 1008] = 2.779, P < 0.05), duration of diabetes (Wilk's Lambda = 0.954, F[8, 736] =�... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650355 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650354&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00663.x This study was performed to investigate the relationship between mental state (especially flow experience [Flow Experience Checklist of Ishimura]) health‐related quality of life (Medical Outcome Study 8‐Item Short‐Form Health Survey), and stress (salivary amylase concentrations). The subjects were 119 healthy elderly persons living in rural areas who participated in a “meeting for the elderly” at a nursing home in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The subjects were classified into apathetic, anxious, relaxed, and flow groups. It was found that physical health was significantly better when performing important daily activities in the group who experienced flow and the relaxed group than in the group that was in an apathetic state. However, no significant relationship was observed between ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650354 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5650354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5668929&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00669.x This study explored the transition to parenthood and the relationship between parenthood and family functioning in first‐time mothers and fathers. Seventy‐eight parents (41 mothers, 37 fathers) participated in the study and completed the Scale of Early Childrearing Parenthood and Family Assessment Inventory at birth and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postpartum. The levels of parental role attainment and awareness of the child rose dramatically between birth and 3 months postpartum, thereafter stabilizing up to 12 months postpartum. Parenthood and family functioning showed a moderately positive correlation, which gradually became more positive over time. Appropriate nursing interventions might be necessary for parents who show difficulty in accepting their parental roles and have low ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5668929 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5668929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660958&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00670.x AbstractBecause there are few published studies from Eastern countries concerning women's experiences of prenatal ultrasound scans, this study investigated this topic in 238 Japanese women in three different prenatal settings. A cross‐sectional questionnaire of 33 items was administered to 261 women at 14–37 weeks gestation with no known obstetrical risk, after their ultrasounds. The main reasons for the ultrasounds were evaluation of fetal growth (100%, n = 238); obstetrical conditions (n = 228, 96%); and fetal abnormalities (91%, n = 217). With increasing maternal age, participants worried more about obstetric problems or fetal abnormalities. Many were interested in fetal viability in early pregnancy, and obstetric problems or fetal abnormality in late pregnancy. While mo... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660958 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5660958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5650351&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00661.x This study investigates how Iranian nursing students manage their time according to the circumstances and obstacles of their academic field. Research was conducted using the grounded theory method. Twenty‐one nursing students were purposefully chosen as participants. Data was collected through semi‐structured interviews and analyzed using the method suggested by Corbin and Strauss. One of the three processes that the nursing students used was “unidirectional time management.” This pattern consists of accepting the nursing field, overcoming uncertainty, assessing conditions, feeling stress, and trying to reduce stress and create satisfaction. It was found that students allotted most of their time to academic tasks in an attempt to overcome their stress. The findings of this study in... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5650351 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5650351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459769&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00655.x AbstractUniversities can make a significant contribution to improve population health through encouraging faculty members and universities to focus on health promotion, using a health‐promoting framework. This qualitative study explored factors influencing the development of a health‐promoting nursing faculty in a Thai university. Data were collected via in‐depth interviews of 15 nursing academics and four academic support staff, and fieldwork observations. Data were analyzed using Spradley's ethnographic approach. Findings included informants perceiving that the achievement of a health‐promoting educational organization is dependent on a number of contexts, including the presence of the national health policy regarding health promotion, the policies and actions of a university, fa... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459769 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5459769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459768&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00649.x This study's results later led to the instigation of a training program for registered nurse leaders at the study site, and the formation of a preliminary clinical nursing leadership competency model. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459768 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5459768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5459767&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00662.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5459767 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5459767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423848&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00647.x AbstractThis qualitative study describes midwives' experiences in providing care in both pregnancy termination and childbirth in Japan. Midwives working in the general hospital maternity unit assist in both, which is an ethical issue warranting further exploration. Eleven midwives working in a general hospital were interviewed using a semistructured interview, and responses were coded using thematic analysis. Two major themes emerged: the experience of midwives involved in childbirth and pregnancy termination (three subthemes: confusion about care of the baby and aborted fetus, inability to cater to different mothers' needs, and establishing emotional control) and professional awareness and attitude as a midwife (three subthemes: consistency with professional principles, suppression of fee... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423848 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5423848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390249&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00646.x This study determined the factors associated with parenting behavior during the early postpartum period in first‐time mothers. This cross‐sectional, descriptive study was conducted in the postpartum ward of a state hospital in Aydın, Turkey. The study included 207 first‐time mothers selected by non‐probability sampling method. A significant weak, positive correlation was found between the Postpartum Parenting Behavior Scale score at the time of initial acquaintance with her infant and the Labor Agentry Scale score. Stepwise multiple regression analyses, performed to determine factors associated with the parenting behavior score of the mothers in the early postpartum period, revealed two statistically significant variables, which increased the strength of the model: maternal age an... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390249 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5390249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338359&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00639.x This study investigated the relationship between obesity, alcohol consumption, and physical activity of males in South Korea. A total of 141 middle‐aged office workers were recruited from two companies in Seoul, Korea. The data were collected through a structured questionnaire and body composition analyzer (Inbody 230). Based on body mass index, 30.5% of the study participants were overweight and 48.9% were obese. Based on the percentage of body fat and the waist‐to‐hip ratio, 21.3% and 47.5% were obese, respectively. Most of the participants drank alcohol, with a mean of 52.26 drinks in the preceding month. Among them, 38.8% were heavy drinkers. The prevalence of low and moderate physical activity was 73% and 22%, respectively. Significant differences were found for body mass index,... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338359 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338358&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00640.x This study compared the differences between Taiwanese nurses' intent to leave or stay in employment and nursing, as related to their perceptions of the practice environment. A cross‐sectional questionnaire survey was conducted at four hospitals in southern Taiwan. Questionnaires including the Chinese Nursing Practice Environment Scale, regarding intention in employment and nursing, were distributed to 535 nurses who provided direct patient care in Taiwan hospitals. Taiwanese nurses with intent to stay perceived the practice environment as better than nurses with intent to leave employment and nursing. The influences of the nursing practice environment on nurses' intent in employment and nursing were supported preliminarily. Targeting interventions to enhance participation in hospital aff... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338358 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338357&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00641.x This study determined the prevalence of and factors associated with insomnia in rotating‐shift nurses. A two‐stage, cross‐sectional, hospital‐based study was conducted in eastern Taiwan. Participants were randomly‐sampled, rotating‐shift nurses (n = 661), ranging in age from 21 to 62 years, with a mean age of 31.86 (standard deviation = 8.09). Insomnia disorder was identified using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Nurses completed the self‐reported Index, together with other questionnaires designed by the researchers for the purpose of the study. The prevalence of insomnia disorder was 59% (n = 390). Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that poor sleepers are more likely to have higher anxiety, feelings of depression, and a poor working atmosphe... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338357 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240202&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00634.x Conclusions outline a relational approach to gerotechnologies: an analysis of the interactions between technological artifacts, users, and the context in which technologies are used. This approach expands the view from the technical potential of the technology to the way elderly people use technology, and suggests innovative care and cure strategies for aging. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240202 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5240202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211988&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00635.x This study might improve nursing pain management practices for cancer patients and lead to changes in the curriculum of nursing courses in Sri Lanka. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211988 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5211988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211987&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00636.x AbstractThe aim of this study was to determine the engagement level among healthcare workers in a Swiss hospital, identifying organizational predictors that could affect it. A four‐part survey (a demographic questionnaire, Maslach Burnout Inventory–General Survey, Areas of Worklife Scale, and the General Health Questionnaire) was completed by 206 nurses and physicians. With regards to organizational predictors of job engagement, energy was primarily influenced by workload, involvement by values, and efficacy by reward. Moreover, we found that engagement might affect psychophysical health conditions: better health generally corresponds to higher levels of engagement. These results confirm that engagement is influenced by organizational variables and that engaged employees are generally ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211987 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5211987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5443141&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00654.x This study examined the history and development of the first nursing school in Thailand. Data were collected using a historical methodology through a review of related literature, as well as interviews with senior nurses. All data were clustered and categorized by using content analysis and an historical lens. The results revealed that the School development was divided to three periods: the School development in 1896–1925 (the foundation of modern Thai nursing); 1926–1955 (the influence of American medical and nursing education); and 1956–1971 (the transfer of a hospital‐based training to university‐based nursing education). In the final period, there was recognition that was associated with the professionalization of nursing, as the School initiated a bachelor degree in nursing... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5443141 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5443141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432978&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00652.x AbstractIn contemporary nursing academia, it is unthinkable that topics such as research methods, evidence‐based practice, and the translation of research into practice would be omitted from nursing curricula at any level. What is surprising, however, is that despite a broad educational emphasis on “teaching research”, the rising importance of bibliometrics appears to have been largely neglected. If nursing scholarship and nursing scholars are to prosper in the highly competitive field of modern health research, a sophisticated understanding of citation‐based methods is clearly required. Armed with this knowledge, one can more successfully argue why scarce research funding, that might otherwise be channeled elsewhere, ought to be assigned to nursing researchers. We hereby urge read... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432978 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5432978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5423847&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00648.x AbstractThe present study explored nurses' and patients' expectations of nursing service quality, their perception of performance of nursing service quality performed by nurses, and compared nursing service quality, as perceived by nurses and patients. The sample consisted of 162 nurses and 383 patients from 11 inpatient wards/units in a tertiary care hospital in the Maldives. Data were collected using the Service Quality scale, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Mann–Whitney U‐test. The results indicated that the highest expected dimension and perceived dimension for nursing service quality was Reliability. The Responsiveness dimension was the least expected dimension and the lowest performing dimension for nursing service quality as perceived by nurses and patients. Th... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5423847 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5423847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5410757&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00643.x This study gains insight into the role of the breast care nurse specialist through an analysis of thank you letters written by women with breast cancer in a tertiary hospital in Israel. Descriptive content analysis was used to analyze 125 thank you letters. The findings revealed three aspects of the role of the breast care nurse specialist: instrumental, cognitive, and emotional. The women described these aspects as “paving the way through bureaucracy” (instrumental), being a “traffic light at a crossroad in life” (cognitive), and treating each one of them “as if I am your only patient” (emotional). This analysis highlighted the significance of the breast care nurse specialist in a holistic and integrative role that fills a gap within the biomedical healthcare system. Transfera... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5410757 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5410757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5390248&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00645.x AbstractCardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women. In an effort to reduce cardiovascular burden for women, identifying risk factors and increasing awareness of sex differences are fundamental. This systematic review examines cardiovascular disease risk for women. A search of the literature was undertaken using key health databases. Search terms used were cardiovascular disease AND women OR gender. Additional references were manually identified from this literature; 58 articles were reviewed in total. On average, cardiovascular disease presents 10 years later in women compared to men. By this time, they are more likely to suffer from more comorbidities, placing them at higher risk. The complexity of cardiovascular disease identification in women is accentuated thro... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5390248 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5390248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5365808&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00644.x AbstractThe purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of Syrian women with breast cancer regarding their chemotherapy. A qualitative design, based on the content analysis approach, was used for the data collection and analysis of the perspectives of women with breast cancer in Syria. Semistructured interviews were carried out with 17 women who underwent chemotherapy after mastectomy in a chemotherapy center in Latakia between June and October 2010. Four main themes emerged from the study: psychological discomfort (negative emotion, body image, and depressive symtoms), physical problems (acute consequences of chemotherapy and general aspects of chemotherapy), social dysfunction (social isolation and lack of marriage opportunites), and failure in the family role (mother role and s... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5365808 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5365808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338356&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00642.x In this study, we developed and evaluated the psychometric properties of the Thai Human Papillomavirus Beliefs Scale. The Scale was tested on 386 young women aged 18–24 years in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Content validity of the Scale was evaluated by a panel of experts, construct validity was determined using exploratory factor analysis, and reliability was assessed for stability and internal consistency. Factor analysis provided empirical support for the existence of four factors, which accounted for 67.7% of the total variance: perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers. Cronbach's α reliability coefficients for the four subscales ranged from 0.59 to 0.86. Factors predicting intention to receive the papillomavirus vaccine were perceived s... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338356 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5338356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240201&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00637.x AbstractThis paper describes how peer assessment was implemented in an undergraduate nursing program in Ireland to enhance student engagement, and reports students' (n = 37) experiences of the process. The process involved second year Bachelor of Nursing Science students developing marking criteria and marking two of their colleagues' assignments anonymously. A qualitative descriptive design using focus group interviews was used to collect data on students' experiences. Demographic data were collected through questionnaires. The analysis identified three themes: (i) impact on student engagement; (ii) challenges of peer assessment; and (iii) making it better. The findings revealed that most students enjoyed the process, and that peer assessment facilitates and enhances student engagemen... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240201 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5240201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5211985&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00633.x AbstractContradictory results have been presented on how music listening affects patients' blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of music listening on blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate on operation day, and on the first, second, and third postoperative days in abdominal surgery patients. Using a quasi‐experimental pretest–post‐test design, 168 abdominal surgery patients were assigned every second week to the music group (n = 83) or to the control group (n = 85) for 25 months. In the music group, the respiratory rate was significantly lower after intervention on both the first and second postoperative days compared with the control group. A significant reduction in systolic blood pressure was... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5211985 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5211985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185802&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00632.x AbstractThe purpose of this study was to explore patients' understandings and feelings of safety during hospitalization. A qualitative design using a thematic analysis approach was used to gather and analyze the understandings of 19 patients (11 male and 8 female) hospitalized in medical and surgical wards of a teaching hospital in an urban area of Iran. After employing purposive sampling for the selection of participants, semistructured interviews were held for data collection. Three main themes emerged from the data analysis: from attention to recovery, becoming hopeful of life, and maintaining life routines. The second theme consisted of two subthemes: not to be forgotten and becoming optimistic toward health‐care settings. Supporting mechanisms designed to improve the feeling of safe... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185802 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5185802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185804&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00630.x AbstractIn patients who are prone to impaired swallowing, dysphagia screening has been advocated. However, most dysphagia screening tests are lacking gold‐standard validation and nurse screeners. The purpose of this study was to develop a nursing dysphagia screening test to determine the penetration or aspiration risk in patients with neurological and ear, nose, and throat conditions. Eighty‐seven Czech patients underwent a bedside assessment by nurse screeners. A comparison of the results to the gold standard, flexible endoscopic examination of swallowing, identified eight “important” or “marginal” assessment items, which were combined into one test, called the Brief Bedside Dysphagia Screening Test: “ability to clench the teeth”; “symmetry/strength of the tongue”; “... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185804 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5185804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5185803&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00631.x This study developed a scale to measure the nursing competence of Japanese registered nurses and to test its psychometric properties. Following the derivation of scale items and pilot testing, the final version of the scale was administered to 331 nurses to establish its internal consistency, as well as its construct and criterion‐related validity. Using an exploratory and a confirmatory factor analysis, 36 items with a five‐factor structure were retained to form the Holistic Nursing Competence Scale. These factors illustrate nurses' general aptitude and their competencies in staff education and management, ethical practice, the provision of nursing care, and professional development. The Scale has a positive correlation with the length of clinical experience. A Cronbach's alpha coeffi... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5185803 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5185803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5164538&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00638.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5164538 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 18:46:42 +0100 5164538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090002&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00625.x This study revealed that a self‐efficacy program for diabetes was acceptable and effective in the short term in the self‐management of persons with type 2 diabetes. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090002 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090001&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00626.x This study shows that nurses' reactions to different sources of Internet information vary according to their level of self‐epistemic authority and education. As patients' use of Internet medical information is increasing, nurses need to expand their expertise in the various professional and popular medical information sites. Such skills will help to reduce any negative feeling that might arise when they encounter patients who present medical information from the Internet. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090001 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5090000&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00627.x This study used a three‐stage approach: a situational analysis was conducted by a focus group discussion, a model was developed in a brainstorming session with stakeholders, and the model was tested by community participation. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect and analyze the data. The focus group discussion found that co‐operation between health volunteers and primary care unit personnel in relation to diabetes screening, as well as defining the role of nurse practitioners who provide diabetic treatment, was important. The proactive model that was used for preventing diabetes mellitus was a health promotion program. It was trialed with 160 persons with prediabetes for 3 months. After the intervention, the mean score for exercise activity among the persons wit... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5090000 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5090000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5032059&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00621.x This article presents the findings of a qualitative study that explored the perspectives of 24 Thai nurses regarding schizophrenia and recovery. Semistructured interviews were conducted with nurses who were providing care for persons who were living with schizophrenia in both hospital and community settings. A thematic analysis identified the personal and environmental factors that were related to recovery. Illness acceptance, hope, and adherence to treatment were viewed as the facilitators of recovery, while a low level of self‐responsibility and illness‐related factors were barriers. Environmental factors, such as the presence of a supportive environment and accessibility to mental health services, were described as facilitators, while stigma towards mental health illness and fragmen... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5032059 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5032059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001528&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00613.x This article presents the findings of a study, based on Husserlian phenomenology, that describes the work experience of 13 female nurses who were working in Western Australia, Australia. The participants, who could recognize the core components of nursing, were taken aback by the way that nursing is practised in Western Australia. The major differences that they encountered were related to clinical skills, holistic care, the work dynamic with doctors and patients, and the overall societal status of the nursing profession. As a result, they had to adjust their practice to conform to the new work environment. In this study, the participants elaborated on some positive and some not‐so‐positive aspects of their experiences in their endeavor to integrate into the Western Australian metropol... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001528 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5001528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001527&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00611.x AbstractHospitals are integrated with medical universities in Iran and are categorized into three types with respect to educational and health services quality. This cross‐sectional study aimed to determine and compare the level of clinical competence of nurses who were working in type 1 and type 2 university hospitals. The clinical competence of all 266 nurses in the two hospitals was assessed by using the self‐assessment method. The Nurse Competence Scale, a questionnaire consisting of 73 items, was used to assess the level of clinical competence and the frequency of using skills. The nurses who were working in the type 1 university hospital viewed themselves as more competent than those who were working in the type 2 university hospital. Also, only 70% of the clinical skills were us... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001527 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5001527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001526&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00618.x AbstractThe study investigated prenatal alcohol consumption and knowledge of alcohol risks and fetal alcohol syndrome among Korean women. The participants were 221 Korean women who attended the post‐partum care centers in Seoul, Korea. The data included the participants' background characteristics, quantity–frequency typology, Student Alcohol Questionnaire, and a scale on the participants' knowledge of fetal alcohol syndrome. Alcohol was consumed during pregnancy by 12.7% of the participants. Of these, 60.7% drank alcohol with their spouse. A few participants reported that nurses identified their drinking habits and gave them information on alcohol consumption and fetal alcohol syndrome. Most of the participants did not have the opportunity for prenatal counseling about fetal alcohol s... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001526 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5001526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001525&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00619.x AbstractThe purpose of this study was to identify the factors that are associated with depressive symptoms in community‐dwelling, low‐income, older Korean women with hypertension. A total of 107 low‐income, older (aged 74 ± 6 years) Korean women with hypertension participated in the study. Information about depressive symptoms, functional status, and social support were collected by interviews that used the Geriatric Depression Scale, Katz's Activities of Daily Living, and the Lubben Social Support Network Scale, respectively. A logistic regression analysis was used to determine the factors that affected depressive symptoms. The results indicated that the depressed women had been diagnosed with hypertension for a longer period of time and took a larger number of medications th... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001525 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5001525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4963224&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00614.x AbstractA fear of childbirth is a reason for a Cesarean section on request without a medical indication. The law for patients' rights in Norway does not give women the opportunity to choose a Cesarean section, only the potential to participate in the decision‐making process. This requires cooperation between health professionals and patients. The present study explores the experience of women who had a vaginal birth after requesting a Cesarean section due to a fear of birth. A biographical, narrative, interpretative method was used. Through five women's stories, it is evident that the practice of decision‐making constitutes a challenge for both the women and the health professionals. The importance of a woman's right to be taken seriously, even if she does not want to understand the re... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4963224 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4963224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4963223&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00616.x This study explored the meaning of “quality of life” among Chinese survivors of cervical cancer and the impact of cervical cancer survivorship on these women's quality of life. Written responses were used as the means of data collection. The qualitative data were analyzed by using a qualitative content analysis. The meaning of “quality of life”, as perceived by 35 Chinese survivors of cervical cancer, included being free of disease, having a good standard of living, having a harmonious family atmosphere, and having a harmonious sex life. The impact of cervical cancer on the Chinese women's quality of life included physical and psychological sequelae, family distress, financial burden, and disruptions to their social functioning and sexual life. Nevertheless, there were positive gai... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4963223 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4963223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4956019&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00617.x AbstractThis Best Practice Information Sheet is derived from 21 studies and aims to synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercises on urinary incontinence in women following childbirth. The information that is contained in this sheet has been derived from studies that were included in a systematic review that was conducted by the Joanna Briggs Institute. The original references can be sourced from the systematic review. Pregnancy and childbirth are major risk factors for the development of urinary incontinence as the muscles of the pelvic floor become stretched and weakened. For some women, such incontinence after childbirth is temporary, but for others, their suffering can be of much longer‐term duration. A number of risk factors has been id... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4956019 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4956019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5111733&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00628.x AbstractThe value of supervision that is provided to student nurses during their education is high. The aim of this study was to evaluate the organizational changes in an educational program for Swedish student nurses, focusing on the content and quality of process‐oriented supervision. The research question was: Do the organizational changes pertaining to the student nurses' supervision (its reduced frequency and mandatory nature) influence its content and quality and, if so, in which ways? The data were collected by focus group discussions and were analyzed by a qualitative content analysis. Three themes emerged: difficulties with the new organization, the content and learning outcomes of supervision, and the nurse supervisors' intentions. Supervision is recommended in order to achieve... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5111733 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5111733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5099228&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00629.x AbstractMany countries develop their nursing capacity by sending nurses overseas to gain their doctorates. There is a lack of research on their subsequent experience and career development. Focusing on the Jordanian and UK contexts, this qualitative study explored the doctoral and postdoctoral experience. Interviews were held with 16 PhD nursing graduates in Jordan. The participants had studied in 12 different universities in the UK and now worked as faculty members in seven Jordanian universities. The data were analyzed thematically. The participants reported that the most difficult task (but also the most significant achievement) was the transition to autonomous scholarship. They also described a profound personal transformation as a result of living in another country. However, very few... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5099228 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5099228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5089998&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00624.x This study examined the impact of an educational intervention (booklet distribution and lectures) on Singaporean nurses' provision of guidance to parents on the use of non‐pharmacological methods of pain relief for their child's postoperative pain. Using a quasi‐experimental one‐group pre‐ and post‐test study design, 134 and 112 registered nurses completed the questionnaires pre‐ and post‐test, respectively. More than 75% of the nurses “always” guided parents to use breathing techniques, relaxation, positioning, comforting/reassurance, helping with activities of daily living, and creating a comfortable environment in the pretest and touch, presence, and distraction in addition to the aforementioned methods in the post‐test. The nurses' provision of guidance to parents o... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5089998 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5089998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5032058&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00622.x AbstractSex education is provided routinely to school‐aged children in many countries without enough evidence that it will benefit them when they become adults. The purpose of this study was to examine the long‐term influence of the sex education that was provided during the school‐aged years on the attitudes, behaviors, and sexual health among male and female college students in Korea. For this descriptive, comparative study, the data were obtained from 3609 male and 2180 female college students by using the proportional quota sampling method. Overall, the female students had more opportunities for sex education. Receiving this education during the school‐aged years lowered the sexual double standard score but was not related to sexual activity among the male and female students. ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5032058 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5032058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5022856&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00623.x AbstractBased on Chinese published literature and personal observations, this article reviews the history of bilingual teaching in nursing education in China, describes its current status and challenges, and predicts its future directions. Bilingual teaching in nursing education enjoys increasing popularity in China. The major factors that affect bilingual teaching are bilingual educators, students' English‐language levels, bilingual teaching materials, and teaching models. Based on surveys of nursing schools, the English‐language proficiency of the nursing educators varies greatly. The main issues with the teaching methods lie in over‐translation, cramming, and limited interaction between the students and the teachers. Despite relatively inadequate English‐language proficiency amo... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5022856 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5022856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001524&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00620.x AbstractThe World Health Organization calls on health professionals to support women in combining maternity and work. The aim of this study was to explore midwives' and public health nurses' perceptions of supporting employed women to balance work and family life during pregnancy and early motherhood. An exploratory design, including multistage focus group interviews, was used. The focus group consisted of five midwives and one public health nurse who was working in maternity care. The data were analyzed by using qualitative content analysis. The comprehensive theme, “empowering the women when they are in ‘another’ state of normality”, was based on two themes, “being in dialogue with the women” and “supporting the women to manage daily activities”. The first theme was based... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001524 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5001524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4963222&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00612.x AbstractThe purpose of this study was to explore the level and predictors of the health‐related quality of life among patients who were newly diagnosed with lung cancer in China. A descriptive survey design was used to collect the data from 108 patients. The relationships among the variables were analyzed by using Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analyses. The results indicated that the patients in this sample had a poor quality of life in the physical, psychological, and environmental domains of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire. Their age, annual family income, social support, and three dimensions of the health locus of control (internal, external, and chance) correlated significantly with the global quality of life. The stepwise multiple regressi... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4963222 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4963222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4956018&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00615.x This study investigated the prevailing rate of depression in female marriage immigrants in Korea and the predictive factors of their rates of depression. The study included 316 foreign female marriage immigrant participants. Four instruments yielded the data: the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and questionnaires regarding the participants' Korean language ability and demographic data. The survey scales were translated into Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, and English. The data collection was conducted by a face‐to‐face interview and translators were used when needed. The female marriage immigrants were found to have higher depression rates than women in the general Korean population. The predictive factors of depress... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4956018 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4956018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866610&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00600.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866610 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:29:48 +0100 4866610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4866609&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00610.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4866609 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:29:47 +0100 4866609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856535&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00607.x This study aimed to determine nurse reported organizational risk management and nurses' perceptions of workplace risk associated with sharps‐related injuries. A cross‐sectional survey was carried out on a sample of nurses from the New South Wales Nurses' Association, Australia in 2007 (n = 7423), and there were 1301 eligible participants. Overall, 73% participants reported that organizational policies were followed in the event of a “sharps including needlestick” injury. Participants reported working in sharps safety oriented organizations, routine hepatitis B vaccination, sharps disposal containers at point‐of‐use locations and availability of safety engineered devices in their organizations. Sharps including needlestick injury data were not routinely provided to staff, ma... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856535 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4856535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856534&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00608.x In conclusion, topics perceived by patients as important and sociodemographic variables should be considered in preparing and providing cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention programs. Furthermore, these programs should be redesigned considering patients' actual learning needs rather than the expected needs, and they should incorporate medications, treatment and activities of daily living, complications and symptoms, illness‐related concerns, and support in the community. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856534 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4856534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844202&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00591.x AbstractPredicting the significant determinants of health‐related quality of life through the application of structural equation modeling in adolescents has received little attention in the health education and health promotion literature. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between self‐efficacy, barriers, social support, health‐promoting lifestyle, and health‐related quality of life among Iranian adolescent girls. Pender's health promotion model guided this study. This was a cross‐sectional survey of 500 students who were recruited in Kashan, Iran. Their health‐related quality of life was measured by using the Short Form Health Survey. A path analysis was conducted to predict the health‐related quality of life determinants. The results indicated t... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844202 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844201&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00598.x AbstractIn many countries, specialist palliative day care for patients with life‐limiting conditions is provided by specific teams of professionals from a range of relevant disciplines. During 2006 to 2007, the day care services at a hospice in the UK were redesigned so that specialist palliative care sessions replaced the existing long‐established, traditional day care model. The purpose of this study was to enhance the understanding of those aspects of the service that the users valued most (the “X‐factor”). Qualitative data were collected via semistructured interviews with 29 patients and eight carers. These data were subjected to a framework analysis. The users of the service used poignant and powerful words to describe the special qualities that they valued, some phrasing it... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844201 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844200&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00599.x This article reports on efforts to overcome common hurdles that were faced during population‐based screening for common hemoglobinopathies in the United Arab Emirates. An Internet‐based approach was designed and implemented to increase the acceptance of the screening program. The process involved: an awareness campaign, a simple bilingual (Arabic/English) online consent form and registration process, the use of a barcode for sample labeling, an equipment upgrade, electronic communication of a successful registration process, test results, and a counseling process. Before the implementation of the Internet‐based system, great concern was noted among the clients in terms of the availability of accurate and timely test results, the need for pretest and post‐test counseling, and the wa... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844200 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844199&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00601.x AbstractEvaluation of new models of care requires consideration of the complexity inherent within health care programs and their sensitivity to local contextual factors as well as broader community, social and political influences. Evaluation frameworks that are flexible and responsive while maintaining research rigor are therefore required. Realistic evaluation was adopted as the methodology for the implementation and evaluation of an emergency department‐based mental health nurse practitioner outpatient service in Sydney, Australia. The aim of realistic evaluation is to generate, test and refine theories of how programs work within a given context. This paper represents the final methodological step from the completed evaluation. A summary of quantitative and qualitative findings from ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844199 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844198&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00605.x This study was undertaken to assess the correlation between a self‐administered, adapted Six Minute Walk Test (the Home‐Heart‐Walk) and the standard Six Minute Walk Test based on the American Thoracic Society guideline. A correlational study was conducted at a university campus in Sydney, Australia. Thirteen healthy volunteers underwent the Home‐Heart‐Walk and the standard Six Minute Walk Test on a single occasion. The distance that participants walked during the two tests was assessed using Pearson's correlation. The correlation between the Home‐Heart‐Walk and the Six Minute Walk Test distance was 0.81. The Home‐Heart‐Walk distance was highly correlated to the standard Six Minute Walk Test distance in this study. This relationship provides confidence for further research... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844198 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844197&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00603.x This study investigated the impact of evidence‐based education on the knowledge and attitude of nursing students. In this quasi‐experimental study, all nursing students (n = 41) studying the courses of musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal systems were chosen and assigned randomly to intervention and control groups. The groups were taught through an evidence‐based or traditional approach. Students' knowledge and attitude were then evaluated. Data were gathered by three knowledge and two attitude questionnaires with multiple choice and Likert scales and then analyzed. It was shown that there was a significant difference between the average scores for attitude of the groups, but there was no statistically significant difference between the average scores of knowledge. The results su... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844197 Thu, 19 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844207&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00596.x AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine the variables that are related to person–environment fit in Italian nurses, highlighting the role of supervisor support and organizational support in the relationship between nurses' perceptions of care adequacy, job satisfaction, and turnover intention. Therefore, 1240 nurses from three hospitals completed a self‐administered questionnaire. The results showed that supervisor support and organizational support act differently as moderators of the care adequacy–job satisfaction–turnover intention relationship. Finally, job satisfaction was a mediating variable between care adequacy and turnover intention. These findings have important implications for hospitals because they help to promote effective work environments and to reduce tur... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844207 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844206&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00602.x AbstractThe purpose of the present study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of Iranian patients regarding barriers and facilitators to their ability to cope with spinal cord injury (SCI). A qualitative design, based on the content analysis approach, was used to collect and analyze the experiences of 18 patients with spinal cord injury in two centers in Tehran, Iran. After using purposeful sampling for selection of the participants, semi‐structured interviews were held for data collection. Lack of “knowledge”, “financial resources”, “employment opportunities”, “suitable facilities and accessibility” as well as “societal acceptance and support” emerged as barriers; and having “self‐confidence”, “religious beliefs”, “support networks” and “po... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844206 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844205&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00597.x This study provides insight into how workforce shortages have driven innovative practice in accommodating a nurse's life circumstances when developing the return‐to‐work plan. Barriers to nurses' return to work included a lack of qualifications, specialization, and the casualization of the workforce. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844205 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844204&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00604.x AbstractCancer is one of the major causes of death worldwide. The diagnosis of this disease can cause significant stress, which destroys the patient's hopes, dreams and expectations. The aim of this qualitative phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of 23 Iranian patients about life with cancer using in‐depth and semi‐structured interviews as the method of data collection. The data were analyzed using Benner's interpretive thematic analysis method. Four main themes were clarified by studying the patients' experiences of life with cancer: (i) cancer as a kind of divine test; (ii) a very bitter and debilitating experience; (iii) chemotherapy as the most difficult experience of cancer; and (iv) a continuous struggle. Life with cancer is full of suffering, stress and bittern... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844204 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844203&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00595.x AbstractWhen children are unable to assess their own health‐related quality of life (HRQOL), their parents can provide useful proxy information; however, minimal agreement between the two groups on this issue has been reported in some situations. In order to clarify the degree of accordance between the self‐reports of children and the proxy reports of their parents on the former's HRQOL, 679 parent–child dyads, as grouped by their depressive status, were assessed by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL). It was found that the self‐reporting of the children differed significantly between those who were healthy and those who had depressive symptoms, whereas the proxy‐reporting of the parents did not vary with their child's mental condition. However, the latter's reports ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844203 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4844203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4834078&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00592.x AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess changes in the sense of coherence of patients who had suffered their first myocardial infarction. Out of 100 patients at the start of the study, these changes were evaluated in 66 men and 18 women aged 36–70 years. Generally, the sense of coherence was found to be stable among the whole group, but there were significant individual variations in its development in some of the participants over the following years. Even the individuals with an initally high sense of coherence could experience a decrease in its level. The changes that were found in the men can be explained by their marital status, level of treatment satisfaction, disease perception/quality of life, physical limitation, and alcohol intake and/or tobacco use at the baseline. An un... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4834078 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4834078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4834077&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00593.x AbstractSudden cardiac death is an episode of sudden death from cardiac causes in previously healthy patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the life experiences of patients who were resuscitated successfully following a sudden cardiac death. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit the nine participants through the snowball technique. Unstructured interviews were carried out until data saturation was reached. The Giorgi method of analysis, which seeks to reduce the participant's experience to minimal thematic units, common thematic groups, and essential themes in order to describe it, was used. Four essential themes were found: “facing fear”; “the search for meaning”; “feeling death up close and personal”; and “loneliness and estrangement”. Nurses must integrate ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4834077 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4834077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567621&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00579.x In this study, the Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory and Depression Anxiety and Stress Score 21 were used to determine the level of fatigue, depression, anxiety, and stress of patients who were undergoing dialysis. The data were obtained from a calculated sample of 116 and a total of 103 respondents participated in the study. A total of 56 (54.4%) and 47 (45.6%) respondents experienced a high level and a low level of fatigue, respectively. There was a significant relationship between the duration of treatment and the level of fatigue. The respondents who had been receiving treatment for > 2 years experienced more fatigue, compared to the respondents who had been undergoing hemodialysis for > 2 years. There was a significant difference in relation to the age of the participan... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567621 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567620&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00580.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567620 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4567620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856533&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00609.x AbstractThe purpose of the study was to investigate intensive and critical care nurses' experiences of an empowerment program in the context of their role as student supervisors. Multistage focus group interviews were carried out and qualitative content analysis was performed in several steps. The overall results highlighted the need for strategies aimed at ensuring quality. The emerging themes were time, leadership and shared responsibility. Enough time promoted motivation, learning and reflection. Obligations to the student limited their leisure time and family life, and imposed some limitations during working hours. Leadership was perceived as crucial and leaders should act as strategic managers of development. The balance between “shared responsibility” and one supervisor in charge... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856533 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4856533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4844196&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00606.x AbstractThis paper describes a qualitative interview study of 26 persons with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), also referred to as chemical intolerance. We used a phenomenological perspective and planned to focus on the impact of MCS on relationships, but found that difficulty with accessing safe spaces at times prevented relationships by limiting access to personal interactions. Thus, persons with MCS either lost or were unable to cultivate new relationships as a result of lack of spatial access. Others' lack of understanding and refusal to make accommodations at times denied spatial access to those with MCS. In this way, relationships (relationality) and spatial access (spatiality) interacted with one another to keep persons isolated. In this paper, we describe informants' detailed e... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4844196 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4844196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4834076&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00594.x AbstractDespite the significance of patients' adherence to prescription drug treatments, it is estimated that > 30% of the drugs that are prescribed to older persons are not self‐administered in accordance with the instructions. This research examines which factors affect the adherence to prescription drugs of older Israelis and tests whether the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) can explain their adherence. In this cross‐sectional survey design, a reliable and valid structured questionnaire, based on the TPB, was administered to a convenience sample of 207 independent older persons who were taking prescription drugs. One‐fifth of the sample reported that they did not adhere to their medication regime. The older persons' self‐reported adherence to treatment was related to the qua... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4834076 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4834076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4699873&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00589.x This study quantitatively examined the association between recovery and benefit‐finding among persons with a chronic mental illness in Japan. A cross‐sectional questionnaire survey was conducted, with responses from 237 (74%) of 319 individuals (≥ 20 years old) with a chronic mental illness in community and inpatient ward settings. The data of 120 questionnaires were analyzed (men, 64%; average age, 41 years). The questionnaire included the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) and Self‐identified Stage of Recovery Parts A and B (SISR‐A and SISR‐B) for assessing recovery and the Perceived Positive Change Scale (PPCS) for assessing benefit‐finding. The total RAS and SISR‐B scores strongly and positively correlated with the PPCS score. The PPCS score significantly differed am... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4699873 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4699873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4688389&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00590.x This study explored the effects of acculturation and social exchange on the hassles that Mexican American (MA) family caregivers face in administering medication to their elders. A descriptive, correlational design, with a convenience sample of 239 MA adult caregivers of elders who were on a daily prescription that was recruited in Dallas, Texas and San Diego, California, USA, was used. The caregivers' scores on the medication administration hassles scale were significantly affected by acculturation and social exchange factors that explained 36% of the variance in the scores; the social exchange block had a larger influence than did the acculturation block. Caregiving might be an outcome of dynamic family exchange relationships between the caregiving dyad. The results can help healthcare p... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4688389 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4688389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623861&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00583.x AbstractThis Best Practice Information Sheet aims to synthesize the best‐available evidence on music as a therapeutic intervention for the management of anxiety or pain related to procedural or operative interventions. The information that is contained in this sheet has been derived from studies that were included in a systematic review that was conducted by The Joanna Briggs Institute. The original references can be sourced from the systematic review. Music as a therapeutic intervention is a development largely of the mid‐20th century; however, it has existed in various forms in most cultures for many centuries. The Best Practice Information Sheet includes music‐listening before a procedure or operation, during a procedure or operation, and after a procedure or operation. It exclude... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623861 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623861 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623860&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00577.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623860 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623859&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00586.x AbstractPatients living with end‐stage renal disease experience different levels of physical and psychological disability that can impact on the type and level of social interaction in which they engage with others. The researchers concurrently collected and thematically analyzed the interview data that were generated from 21 participants who were undergoing hemodialysis in Iran. Four major themes were constructed from the analysis of the transcripts: living with fatigue; changes in self‐image; patients' dependency on the device, place, and time of hemodialysis; and hiding the disease. The results from this study showed that the patients who were living with hemodialysis in Iran experienced altered social interactions with others. The culture of Iran resulted in the participants trying... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623859 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623858&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00584.x AbstractThe aim of this study was to conduct a longitudinal test of an explanatory model of depression, where religiosity and/or spirituality (R/S) represents a potentially protective factor in college students in the USA. A Web‐based survey was administered monthly to 214 students from religious and public colleges. At 1 month and 6 months, the measures of R/S, depression, stress, and cognitive vulnerability were administered. Between 2 and 5 months, only the measures of stress and depression were administered. The data were analyzed to test the hypothesis that R/S buffers the effect of stress on depression over time in the context of cognitive vulnerability. The results supported a direct and protective effect over time between R/S and depression, but a buffering effect on the re... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623858 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623857&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00587.x AbstractIn the past two decades, complementary therapies have grown in popularity in Western countries. The interest in complementary therapies could be explained by a “new consciousness” and the shift to a postmodern society. These therapies, embracing holistic practice, are derived from traditions of Eastern healing. There are many advantages of the complementary therapies that are playing a therapeutic role in the health care of individuals and, through the use of such therapies, nursing is developing a richness in holistic care. However, there are still barriers to be overcome; namely, the reluctance to accept complementary therapies in many contemporary healthcare settings. Through research and education, these barriers can be overcome. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623857 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4623856&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00582.x AbstractNurses deliver most of Israel's healthcare services, yet its nurse per population ratio is only 5.9 per 1000, one of the lowest in the developed world. For several years, the managers of the profession have been pushing to upgrade nursing and to move it into the academic sphere. The semiskilled qualification of the practical nurse has been eliminated and training programs for registered nurses are being transformed from diploma training to academic degree programs. A midwifery license is accessible only to registered nurses who take a further 1 year of advanced training and sit the State Midwifery Licensing Examination. Most deliveries in Israel are carried out by midwives. Alongside the Western‐standard hospital system there operates both a well‐developed community nursing n... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4623856 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4623856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4456820&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00574.x This study also strengthens cross‐cultural nursing during end‐of‐life care in high‐technology settings, such as the intensive care unit. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4456820 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4456820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4222219&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00562.x In conclusion, it was shown that salivary alpha‐amylase was sensitive to stress throughout this study. Thus, salivary alpha‐amylase may be used to measure stress uninvasively in both clinical settings and nursing research where the effects of stress might be scrutinized. Furthermore, the mechanisms of illnesses that are induced by stress could be explored. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4222219 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4222219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4222218&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00563.x AbstractHematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) causes significant physical, social, psychological, and emotional stress in patients with leukemia. This qualitative study using semi‐structured interviews explored the coping strategies of 10 adults with acute leukemia who were undergoing this form of treatment in transplantation units in a major hospital in Tehran, Iran, from 2009 to 2010. A content analysis identified eight themes and 13 subthemes that described the participants' coping strategies. The major themes were: attribution, denial and avoidance, connection with divine purpose, organizing treatment, seeking social support, modifying, reflection, and patience and resignation. A deeper understanding of the coping strategies that are used by patients with leukemia undergoing... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4222218 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4222218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4583614&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00588.x This study informs international audiences of the factors that influence the quality of care of elderly patients so that strategies can be devised in order to prepare nursing students to meet the physical and psychological needs of elderly patients. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4583614 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4583614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567619&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00581.x AbstractThe purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experiences of Iranian nurses concerning their quality of work life. A purposive sample of nurses (n = 14) was recruited from two university hospitals. The data were collected through unstructured interviews and were analyzed by using qualitative content analysis. The results indicated that the participants discerned their quality of work life by assessing how favorable were their working conditions, the level of fulfilment of their personal needs, and the impact of their working conditions on their private life and their social life. Three main themes were identified: quality of work life, as experienced from a personal perspective; quality of work life, as experienced from a sociocultural perspective; and quality of wo... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567619 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4567619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562688&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00585.x AbstractBeing a role model is very important in order for nurse teachers to promote students' competence and confidence. This descriptive study aimed at exploring the role model behavior of nursing faculty members in Thailand. The Self‐Evaluation Scale on Role Model Behaviors for Nursing Faculty (Thai version) was used to collect data from 320 nursing faculty members in eight schools of nursing, four university nursing schools, one college under the Ministry of Public Health, one under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, and two private schools of nursing. The results revealed that the mean score of the overall items in the role model behaviors of nursing faculty members in Thailand, as perceived by themselves, was at a high level. The scores on each subscale of the role model behav... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562688 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4562688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491503&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00578.x AbstractCardiac arrest in pregnancy is fortunately a rare event that few midwives will see during their career. The increase in maternal age, the Body Mass Index, cesarean sections, multiple pregnancies, and comorbidities over recent years have increased the probability of cardiac arrest. The early warning signs of impending maternal cardiac arrest are either absent or go unrecognized. Maternal mortality reviews highlight the deficiencies that maternity care providers have in managing cardiac arrest in pregnancy. The aim of this article is to address the knowledge deficiencies of health professionals by reviewing the physiological changes in pregnant women that complicate the management of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, using a case scenario. There are key differences in the management of ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491503 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4491503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4461561&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00576.x This study examines the extent of Cypriot nurses' compliance with the main aspects of Standard Precautions and explores the possible associations with the nurses' characteristics. Self‐completed questionnaires that examined the frequency of the implementation of Standard Precautions were distributed to a convenience sample of 668 nurses. The response rate was 89.37%. The results showed inadequate compliance with Standard Precautions. Full compliance with all the main aspects of Standard Precautions was reported by only 9.1% of the participants. Male nurses and those who had not been exposed previously to pathogens reported better compliance, in comparison to female nurses and those who had been exposed previously. Nurses who had participated previously in an educational program about Sta... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4461561 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4461561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4456819&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2011.00575.x This study examines the cultural practice of “doing the month” by Chinese mothers for two generations of matrilineal datasets. Ethnographic interviews were undertaken with new mothers and their mother and/or mother‐in‐law. Then, the coded data were compared within matrilineal dyads, as well as within age cohorts. The new mothers highlighted a range of attitudinal and behavioral practices that was informed and enforced by the female family members. They found highly individualized ways of negotiating traditional practices. In contrast, their mothers and mothers‐in‐law testified to a custom‐bound approach. Support from family members appeared to be instrumental and was underscored by traditional notions of filial duty in the older generation of mothers. In comparison, their dau... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4456819 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4456819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4390903&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00571.x AbstractThe aim of this study was to examine the impact of age on the perceptions of mental and physical health in an Australian population. A cross‐sectional study of the Queensland population was conducted via telephone interviews (n = 1165). The Short Form‐12 Health Survey was used to measure the population's perceived physical and mental health and additional demographic information was collected. Groups with participants who were aged 18–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–54, 55–64, and > 65 years were compared. The results suggested that the participants' perceptions of mental health gradually increased with age, as the 55–64 and > 65 years old age groups scored significantly higher than did the younger age groups. Conversely, the older participants scored signifi... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4390903 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4390903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4374232&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00572.x This study, based on data from a larger randomized controlled trial of an HIV/AIDS symptom management manual, examines the prevalence and characteristics of unhealthy behaviors in relation to HIV/AIDS symptoms. The mean age of the sample (n = 775) was 42.8 years and 38.5% of the sample was female. The mean number of years living with HIV was 9.1 years. The specific self‐reported unhealthy substance‐use behaviors were the use of marijuana, cigarettes, a large amount of alcohol, and illicit drugs. A subset of individuals who identified high levels of specific symptoms also reported significantly higher substance‐use behaviors, including amphetamine and injection drug use, heavy alcohol use, cigarette smoking, and marijuana use. The implications for clinical practice include the... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4374232 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4374232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4364704&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00573.x This study aimed to examine whether or not there are gender differences in sweet stimulus‐induced analgesia for cold pain in adults. In a randomized cross‐over design, twenty men and 20 women held either a 24% sucrose solution or distilled water in their mouth before and while they immersed their hand in cold water and their pain response was examined. Unlike the women, when the men held the sucrose solution in their mouth, the latency of the onset of pain significantly increased, compared with the distilled water. Meanwhile, the level of pain tolerance was not significantly different for both sexes. The findings reveal that the analgesic effect of a sweet stimulus on the pain threshold is influenced by gender differences in human adults, indicating that sweet stimulus‐induced analge... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4364704 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4364704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319878&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00566.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319878 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4319878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319877&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00569.x AbstractThe aim of this study was to explore and describe the meaning of support and its impact on the life situation of foreign‐born persons diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and living in Sweden in relation to gender, age, and the duration of the disease. Mixed methods were used on a purposive sample of 34 foreign‐born adults who had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Qualitative data were collected by semi‐structured interviews and quantitative data were collected by the Norbeck Social Support Questionnaire (NSSQ). The meaning of “support” was described by the participants as medical support, information support, and aiding support to learn to manage diabetes. Support influenced the participants' entire life and their need for it was related to the severity of... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319877 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4319877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319876&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00568.x This study investigated the impact of service learning on healthcare students, educators, and community partners in Ireland. Using a qualitative approach with focus groups and interviews, 38 participants' perceptions of the impact of service learning were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed. The findings in relation to the students reflected previous research: service learning had the capacity to support personal development, enhance academic performance, and increase civic awareness. The primary impacts for the community partners involved accessing students and services. The educators appreciated the opportunities to link academic theory to practice and to engage with the community partners. The results identified that the evaluation of learning outcomes was challenging because of both th... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319876 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4319876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319875&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00565.x AbstractThe aim of this editorial was to discover the value of research supervision by reflecting on many years of researching the phenomenon. The main benefits of research supervision are improvements in the quality of academic education, the quality of practice, and nursing and midwifery disciplines. Hence, these values must be acknowledged and more resources, both at universities and in clinical practice, are required. The advantages of research supervision are inherent in all its aspects. More education in research supervision is required in order to implement strategies that improve the level of quality in practice, as well as further research in this area. From an ethical perspective, one of the research questions that needs to be addressed is: Which different responsibilities and ri... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319875 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4319875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4319874&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00570.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4319874 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4319874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153435&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00555.x AbstractThis Best Practice Information Sheet aims to synthesize the best available evidence on the psychosocial and spiritual experiences of elderly individuals recovering from a stroke. The information that is contained in this sheet has been derived from studies that were included in a systematic review conducted by The Joanna Briggs Institute. Stroke is a major cause of death and disability and the risk of experiencing a stroke increases with age. A wide range of issues that are related to the experience of a stroke, from the perspective of the patient, have been identified in the research literature. This information sheet focuses on qualitative evidence on the short‐term and long‐term recovery process from the perspective of the elderly person, with the intention of assessing the ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153435 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4153435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153434&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00556.x This article provides evidence of how parents' knowledge and perceptions are linked to their ability and willingness to discuss sexual matters with their teenagers. Therefore, future sex education policies could be greatly enhanced by empowering parents to take part in the sex education of their teenage children. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153434 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4153434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153433&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00557.x This study's aim was to determine the burnout level of 57 nurses who were working in stem cell transplantation units in Turkey. The research instruments that were used included a form of demographic characteristics and the Maslach Burnout Inventory. For all the hematopoietic stem cell transplantation nurses, the mean subscale scores for emotional exhaustion were the highest, followed by personal accomplishment and then depersonalization. The burnout level rose with increasing age and duration on the job. Interventions to reduce burnout are needed at both the administrative and organizational levels. In addition, it is essential to address and prevent the problems that are related to burnout, especially among nurses who work in the same unit for a long time. (Source: Nursing and Health Scie... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153433 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4153433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153432&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00558.x AbstractMaternal self‐efficacy is an important factor in parenting behaviors and skills. In order to assess maternal self‐efficacy in infant care, a solid measure is needed. The integrity of the assessment of self‐efficacy in infant care depends upon whether or not an instrument possesses proper measurement properties. The purpose of this study was to revise the scale items and examine the further psychometric properties of the Self‐efficacy in Infant Care Scale. Using a sample of 235 Thai mothers, the revised Scale, with 44 items, was found to have internal consistency and test‐retest reliability values of 0.96 and 0.93, respectively. A confirmatory factor analysis supported the hypothesized structure. Also, the revised Scale was found to be correlated with a measure of a theore... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153432 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4153432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4052196&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00553.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4052196 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:42:15 +0100 4052196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4279073&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00567.x This study determined the predictors of the fear of falling (FOF) in 213 South Korean community‐dwelling elderly. The Fall Efficacy Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Korean Geriatric Depression Screening Scale, and Barthel Index were used to measure the FOF, sleep quality, depression, and activities of daily living, respectively. In addition, information regarding the participants' demographic details and the number of types of medication was collected. The data were analyzed by using hierarchical regression. The general regression model, with the FOF as a dependent variable, was statistically significant. The FOF variance was partially explained. Depression and activities of daily living significantly influenced the FOF. Thus, the results indicate that the FOF in community‐dwelli... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4279073 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4279073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4222217&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00564.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4222217 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4222217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4210093&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00561.x AbstractAny progressive organization should consider investing in its clinical nurses' professional growth if it desires to survive and succeed in offering care. Managers play a significant role in facilitating clinical nurses' professional growth. A content analysis study was conducted with 20 clinical nurses and managers in Iran in order to describe how they experienced managers' roles in relation to their professional growth. They believed that managers played two major roles in their professional growth process: motivating and inhibiting. From the participants' point of view, managers, through supporting, encouraging, and valuing staff and creating opportunities for learning, played a facilitating role in their professional growth. But, whenever the staff did not receive this support, ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4210093 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4210093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4176853&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00560.x AbstractAdherence to the treatment regimen is essential to the success of highly active antiretroviral therapy for patients who are infected with HIV. The evidence suggests that poor adherence to antiretroviral drug therapy is a major problem that has the potential to diminish effective viral suppression, promote viral resistance, and place patients at risk for hospitalization, opportunistic infections, and an increased risk of HIV transmission. The primary aim of this study was to understand patients' experiences regarding their adherence to antiretroviral drug therapy. Thus, 19 participants were recruited for in‐depth interviews regarding their adherence to drug regimens. All the interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed by using Benner's phenomenological analysis approach. Fou... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4176853 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4176853 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4153431&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00559.x AbstractThis is the preliminary report of a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self‐management Program in Japan by comparing changes in health outcomes at the baseline and 3‐month and 6‐month follow‐ups. The program is a patient‐centered educational program for the self‐management of chronic conditions. The study's participants were recruited from among the attendees of the program workshops. During the study period (August 2006 to May 2007), 18 workshops were held and 128 attendees agreed to participate in the study. The health outcomes that were measured included health status, self‐management behaviors, utilization of health services, self‐efficacy, satisfaction with daily living, and clinical indicators. These indicators were further analyzed by ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4153431 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4153431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146359&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00552.x AbstractReliable and valid instruments are needed to assess and deal with the problems that are encountered by depressed patients in psychiatric nursing practice. The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Depression Coping Self‐efficacy Scale. A descriptive and correlation design was used to determine the psychometric properties of the Scale. The study population was 105 depressed inpatients from acute psychiatry services. The study confirmed that the Scale is reliable and valid for assessing depression coping self‐efficacy of depressed patients in acute psychiatric wards in Turkey. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146359 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4146359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4052195&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00554.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4052195 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4052195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3944523&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00551.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3944523 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3944523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883421&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00542.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883421 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:58 +0100 3883421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883420&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00538.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883420 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:57 +0100 3883420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883419&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00537.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883419 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:57 +0100 3883419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883418&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00536.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883418 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:57 +0100 3883418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883417&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00535.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883417 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:56 +0100 3883417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883416&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00534.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883416 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:56 +0100 3883416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883415&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00533.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883415 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:56 +0100 3883415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883414&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00532.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883414 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:55 +0100 3883414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883413&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00531.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883413 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:55 +0100 3883413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883412&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00540.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883412 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:54 +0100 3883412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883411&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00530.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883411 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:54 +0100 3883411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883410&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00548.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883410 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:54 +0100 3883410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883409&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00547.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883409 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:53 +0100 3883409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883408&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00546.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883408 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:53 +0100 3883408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883407&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00539.x Abstract (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883407 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:50:53 +0100 3883407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3874474&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00544.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3874474 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:54:05 +0100 3874474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3874473&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00541.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3874473 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:54:05 +0100 3874473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3874472&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00543.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3874472 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:54:05 +0100 3874472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814661&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00544.x This study explored the methods that are used by public health nurses to provide culturally sensitive health counseling to elderly Japanese farmers in order to motivate them to adopt healthy behaviors. Fourteen elderly farmers (eight men and six women) from three rural communities underwent health counseling and then changed their habits to prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Qualitative and inductive analyses were conducted to determine the effects of the culturally sensitive counseling. Five methods for providing culturally sensitive counseling were identified: (i) showing an interest in, and respect for, the local culture; (ii) stimulating the participants' awareness of the health risks inherited in their local cultural practices through the use of familiar examples; (iii) accepting and... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814661 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3814661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814663&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00541.x This article offers examples of how variations on the snowball sampling recruitment strategy can be applied in the creation of culturally appropriate, community-based information dissemination efforts related to recruitment to health education programs and research studies. Examples from the primary author's program of research are provided to demonstrate how adaptations of snowball sampling can be used effectively in the recruitment of members of traditionally underserved or vulnerable populations. The adaptation of snowball sampling techniques, as described in this article, helped the authors to gain access to each of the more-vulnerable population groups of interest. The use of culturally sensitive recruitment strategies is both appropriate and effective in enlisting the involvement of ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814663 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3814663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3814662&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00543.x Older adults reap many health benefits from aerobic exercise training; however, little is known about how to monitor the training responses in older adults with Alzheimer's disease. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the correlation of objectively measured heart rate and subjectively reported perceived exertion during aerobic exercise training in four older men with advanced Alzheimer's disease from a pilot study that used a one-group pre- and post-test design. During training (three times per week for 8 weeks), the participants' heart rate and perceived exertion were assessed by a trained exercise trainer every 5 min by using the Polar heart rate monitor and the Borg's Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale, respectively. There were 596 heart rate[ndash]perceived exertion data pai... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3814662 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3814662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3837851&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00540.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3837851 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3837851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3837850&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00538.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3837850 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3837850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3837849&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00537.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3837849 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3837849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3837848&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00534.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3837848 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3837848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3804178&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00549.x The purpose of this study was to understand the process of Thai men becoming a first-time father. Twenty expectant fathers were voluntarily recruited from the antenatal clinics of three hospitals in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. The data were collected by in-depth interviews and analyzed on the basis of grounded theory methodology. The findings demonstrated that "protecting the unborn baby" was the basic social process that emerged as the core category. This process was divided into three phases: confirming and accepting, perceiving the unborn baby as a human being, and ensuring the health of the mother and baby. Throughout this process, the Thai expectant fathers applied many strategies to manage their concerns, needs, and emotions and to develop themselves into fathers. The process of p... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3804178 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3804178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3800685&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00542.x An urgent need to improve Swedish primary child health-care nurses' cultural competence was revealed by previous research among nurses working in, and immigrant parents visiting, primary child health-care services. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent to which specific training affected how nurses rated their own cultural competence, difficulties, and concerns and to study how the nurses evaluated the training. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, the effects on a study sample of 51 nurses were assessed by questionnaires in a pre- and post-study design. The findings indicated that the 3 days of training were appreciated by the nurses and had some effects on their cultural competence, difficulties, and concerns. The training might have had positive effects on the nurses' ... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3800685 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3800685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3792517&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00534.x The purpose of this study was to compare the level of resilience of people aged [ge] 60 years in Sweden and Thailand. In a randomized sample of 422 people in Sweden and a convenience sample of 200 people in Thailand, the level of resilience was measured by using the Resilience Scale. A [chi]2-analysis was used for the differences between proportions. The relationships between the background variables and the resilience scores were analyzed by using stepwise multiple linear regression. The mean scores of resilience were 144 for the Swedish participants and 146 for the Thai participants. The two samples differed in their background characteristics. The Thai participants were more likely to be women, to be widowed, and to have more children, while among the Swedish participants, more women we... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3792517 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3792517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3759973&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00540.x (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3759973 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3759973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3759977&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00535.x We examined the relationship of the length of stay and the day of initiating partial weight bearing to patients' level of ambulatory ability at 3 months after hip fracture surgery in Japan and the USA. The participants were patients aged [ge] 65 years who had undergone hip fracture surgery between August 2005 and September 2007. The data were collected from three hospitals in Japan and two hospitals in the USA. The participants received questionnaires pertaining to patient health outcomes after discharge. One-hundred-and-forty-nine patients in Japan and 88 patients in the USA completed the questionnaire. In Japan, the length of stay before surgery was longer and partial weight bearing after surgery was initiated later, compared to the USA. This independently predicted a lower level of ambu... Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3759977 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3759977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3759976&cid=s_32336_27_f&fid=32336&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1111%252Fj.1442-2018.2010.00536.x This study indicated that participation is an interactive process between nurses, patients, and family members in the caregiving context. Participation occurred when the caring agents worked together. The core category of "convergence of the caring agents" emerged. The subcategories emerged as the levels of participation and included "adhering", "involving", "sharing", and "true participation". The factors related to the caring agents and caregiving context could be considered as predictors of the level of participation when caring for these patients. (Source: Nursing and Health Sciences) Nursing and Health Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3759976 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3759976