Incidence of and risk factors for development of oral mucositis in outpatients undergoing cancer chemotherapy
ConclusionsAs a result, half of all patients undergoing outpatient cancer chemotherapy developed oral mucositis. Patients are unable to adequately prevent oral mucositis and carry out oral care. It is recommended that more studies be conducted in outpatient units to evaluate predictive factors for oral mucositis. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Seher Çakmak, Nesrin Nural Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Meta ‐analysis of risk and protective factors for gastrointestinal bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionThis research found risk and protective factors which can assist in effective management of this potentially fatal complication. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lan Wang, Dajun Pei, Yan ‐Qiong Ouyang, Xiaofei Nie Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research

Identification of symptom clusters and their synergistic effects on quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients
ConclusionsOur findings support the importance of managing clusters of symptoms simultaneously, that is, collective symptom management. Inter ‐cluster dynamics between symptoms should be considered when nurses develop symptom management strategies or self‐management programs to improve the quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: HyunSoo Oh, JiSuk Park, WhaSook Seo Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Meta ‐analysis of risk and protective factors for gastrointestinal bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionThis research found risk and protective factors which can assist in effective management of this potentially fatal complication. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Lan Wang, Dajun Pei, Yan ‐Qiong Ouyang, Xiaofei Nie Tags: LITERATURE REVIEW Source Type: research

Identification of symptom clusters and their synergistic effects on quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis patients
ConclusionsOur findings support the importance of managing clusters of symptoms simultaneously, that is, collective symptom management. Inter ‐cluster dynamics between symptoms should be considered when nurses develop symptom management strategies or self‐management programs to improve the quality of life of rheumatoid arthritis patients. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: HyunSoo Oh, JiSuk Park, WhaSook Seo Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Health beliefs and behaviours in relation to sexually transmitted infections among South Korean juvenile offenders: A focused ethnography study
ConclusionA large gap emerged between juveniles' beliefs and behaviours related to STIs. Policies and education are needed to provide accurate STI information for this population. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sookyung Jeong, Jacob Lee, Yu Bin Seo, Chiyoung Cha Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Factors influencing blood pressure classification for adults: Gender differences
ConclusionHypertension and prehypertension prevention interventions for adults should be distinguished according to gender. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jin Yi Choi, Eun Kyoung Yun, Eun Ja Yeun, Eun Sook Jeong Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Health beliefs and behaviours in relation to sexually transmitted infections among South Korean juvenile offenders: A focused ethnography study
ConclusionA large gap emerged between juveniles' beliefs and behaviours related to STIs. Policies and education are needed to provide accurate STI information for this population. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sookyung Jeong, Jacob Lee, Yu Bin Seo, Chiyoung Cha Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Factors influencing blood pressure classification for adults: Gender differences
ConclusionHypertension and prehypertension prevention interventions for adults should be distinguished according to gender. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 18, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jin Yi Choi, Eun Kyoung Yun, Eun Ja Yeun, Eun Sook Jeong Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Predictors and outcomes of nurse professional autonomy: A cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionConsistent to international studies, nurses in the Philippines demonstrated moderate levels of professional autonomy. Nurses who had higher levels of autonomy tended to be high performing, satisfied, and committed in their jobs. Organizational efforts are critically important to foster autonomy in practicing nurses through adequate support, education, training, and developed policies. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Leodoro J. Labrague, Denise M. McEnroe ‐Petitte, Konstantinos Tsaras Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

The traditional care culture and the Western nursing culture in Cameroon
ConclusionTraditional care culture practices can be combined with the contemporary practices of Western nursing care. Both health care forms have advantages, and when integrated, they can contribute to providing more effective health care practices that can improve health care services in Cameroon. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Emmanuel Aoudi Chance, Gudmund Ågotnes, Karin Anna Petersen Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Predictors and outcomes of nurse professional autonomy: A cross ‐sectional study
ConclusionConsistent to international studies, nurses in the Philippines demonstrated moderate levels of professional autonomy. Nurses who had higher levels of autonomy tended to be high performing, satisfied, and committed in their jobs. Organizational efforts are critically important to foster autonomy in practicing nurses through adequate support, education, training, and developed policies. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Leodoro J. Labrague, Denise M. McEnroe ‐Petitte, Konstantinos Tsaras Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

The traditional care culture and the Western nursing culture in Cameroon
ConclusionTraditional care culture practices can be combined with the contemporary practices of Western nursing care. Both health care forms have advantages, and when integrated, they can contribute to providing more effective health care practices that can improve health care services in Cameroon. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Emmanuel Aoudi Chance, Gudmund Ågotnes, Karin Anna Petersen Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Source Type: research

Development of an 18 ‐item abbreviated Chinese version of Berger's HIV Stigma Scale
ConclusionThe 18 ‐item abbreviated Chinese version of Berger's HIV Stigma Scale demonstrated adequate reliability and validity to assess HIV stigma among Chinese people living with HIV. It is a feasible tool that allows for rapid assessment of HIV‐related stigma. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Practice - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Chia ‐Hui Yu, Chu‐Yu Huang, Yuan‐Ti Lee, Su‐Fen Cheng Tags: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY PAPER Source Type: research