Development and validation of instrument to measure stress among older adult nursing students: The Student Nurse Stressor ‐15 Scale (SNS‐15)
ConclusionsThe SNS ‐15 contained some overlap with stressors from extant general student nurse stress instruments and a number of unique stressors encountered in older adult care. Future research directions are discussed.Relevance to clinical practiceThe SNS ‐15 may assist stakeholders in nurse education and practice with the development of undergraduate degree programmes and clinical placements, and ultimately, in improving patient care and student retention.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia Sheridan, Lucia Carragher, Natacha Carragher, Joe Treacy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Embodying compassion; a systematic review of the views of nurses and patients
ConclusionExisting research demonstrated dissonance between the expression of compassion by nurses and how compassion is experienced by patients. The themes identified in this review should be considered by health professionals providing patient care.Relevance to clinical practiceHealth providers should acknowledge and account for the time that nurses need with patients to demonstrate compassion in practice. Nursing education relating to the expression of compassion should articulate both the subjectivity and ambiguity of the term and examine the relationship between compassion and suffering.This article is protected by co...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Joanne Durkin, Kim Usher, Debra Jackson Tags: Review Source Type: research

The effect of position change on vital signs, back pain and vascular complications following percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionsIt was found that systolic blood pressure and back pain were at the lowest levels in the standard fowler's position in the 6th  hr after the procedure when the HOB was elevated 45–60° and the result was clinically significant and the position change decreased back pain without causing any vascular complications.Relevance to clinical practiceLow fowler's position was applied in which HOB was elevated 15 –30° and standard fowler's position was applied in which the HOB was elevated 45–60° could be safe and applicable in patients by nurses after the procedure. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Selda Mert Bo ğa, Seher Deniz Öztekin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Nurses ’ experiences of caring for older patients afflicted by delirium in a neurological department
ConclusionsNurses experienced a relationship with patients with delirium that was influenced by a lack of knowledge about communication with such patients. This resulted in a lack of person ‐centred care and knowledge about the patient's habitual condition and life story; hence, nurses did not discover the patient's initial delirium. Inadequate and unstructured documentation did the nursing effort initiated late so the patient's delirium was developing. Uncertainty caused lack of dia logue between nurses, which afflicted the partnership and relation between the patient and the nurse. A fast pace workload affected relatio...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Susanne Kristiansen, Hanne Konradsen, Malene Beck Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Healthcare professionals ’ competence in digitalisation: A systematic review
ConclusionHealthcare organisations should both pay attention to the social environment of a workplace and create a positive atmosphere if they want to improve the response to digitalisation. The successful implementation of new technology requires organisational and collegial support.Relevance to clinical practiceRecommendations for clinical practice include the following: development of competence in digitalisation by healthcare professionals when using technological equipment to minimise errors; provision of sufficient resources, equipment and room for technology usage; and provision of regular education that considers t...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenni Konttila, Heidi Siira, Helvi Kyng äs, Minna Lahtinen, Satu Elo, Maria Kääriäinen, Pirjo Kaakinen, Anne Oikarinen, Miyae Yamakawa, Sakiko Fukui, Momoe Utsumi, Yoko Higami, Akari Higuchi, Kristina Mikkonen Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

The effect of position change on vital signs, back pain and vascular complications following percutaneous coronary intervention
ConclusionsIt was found that systolic blood pressure and back pain were at the lowest levels in the standard fowler's position in the 6th  hr after the procedure when the HOB was elevated 45–60° and the result was clinically significant and the position change decreased back pain without causing any vascular complications.Relevance to clinical practiceLow fowler's position was applied in which HOB was elevated 15 –30° and standard fowler's position was applied in which the HOB was elevated 45–60° could be safe and applicable in patients by nurses after the procedure. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Selda Mert Bo ğa, Seher Deniz Öztekin Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Nurses ’ experiences of caring for older patients afflicted by delirium in a neurological department
ConclusionsNurses experienced a relationship with patients with delirium that was influenced by a lack of knowledge about communication with such patients. This resulted in a lack of person ‐centred care and knowledge about the patient's habitual condition and life story; hence, nurses did not discover the patient's initial delirium. Inadequate and unstructured documentation did the nursing effort initiated late so the patient's delirium was developing. Uncertainty caused lack of dia logue between nurses, which afflicted the partnership and relation between the patient and the nurse. A fast pace workload affected relatio...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Susanne Kristiansen, Hanne Konradsen, Malene Beck Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Healthcare professionals ’ competence in digitalisation: A systematic review
ConclusionHealthcare organisations should both pay attention to the social environment of a workplace and create a positive atmosphere if they want to improve the response to digitalisation. The successful implementation of new technology requires organisational and collegial support.Relevance to clinical practiceRecommendations for clinical practice include the following: development of competence in digitalisation by healthcare professionals when using technological equipment to minimise errors; provision of sufficient resources, equipment and room for technology usage; and provision of regular education that considers t...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenni Konttila, Heidi Siira, Helvi Kyng äs, Minna Lahtinen, Satu Elo, Maria Kääriäinen, Pirjo Kaakinen, Anne Oikarinen, Miyae Yamakawa, Sakiko Fukui, Momoe Utsumi, Yoko Higami, Akari Higuchi, Kristina Mikkonen Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

A Qualitative Exploration of Social and Environmental Factors Affecting Diet and Activity in Knee Replacement Patients
ConclusionsResults provide salient factors for consideration by clinicians and behavioral programs targeting diet, activity, and weight management, and patient variables to consider when tailoring interventions.Relevance to clinical practicePractitioners treating knee replacement patients would be aided by an understanding of patients ’ perceived social and environmental factors that impede or facilitate surgical progress. Particularly for those directly interacting with patients, like nurses, physiotherapists, or other professionals, support from health professionals appears to be a strong facilitator of adherence to di...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara A. Hoffman, Gwendolyn Ledford, Kenzie A. Cameron, Siobhan M. Phillips, Christine A. Pellegrini Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Lived experiences and quality of life after gynaecological cancer – an integrative review
ConclusionYears after gynaecological cancer women have to deal with fundamental changes and challenges concerning their physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing. Future research should focus on how follow ‐up programs can be organized to target the multidimensional aspects of women's QoL. Research collaboration across Nordic countries on rehabilitation needs and intervention is timely and welcomed.Relevance to clinical practiceTo ensure that all aspects of cancer rehabilitation are being addressed, we suggest that the individual woman is offered an active role in her follow ‐up.This article is protected by copyright...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ragnhild J. Tveit Sekse, Gail Dunberger, Mette Linnet Olesen, Maria Østerbye, Lene Seibæk Tags: Review Source Type: research

Experiences of living with varicose veins: a systematic review of qualitative research
ConclusionThis review demonstrates that varicose veins have a wide range of symptoms, and may have a significant impact on quality of life; people made significant adaptations to enable them to live their lives as fully as possible.Relevance to Clinical PracticeHealthcare professionals need to be aware of the range of symptoms, and their impact on quality of life. The use of PROMs to gather information about quality of life and symptoms is well established globally; however, PROMs currently used may not capture the full extent of the impact on patient's quality of life.This article is protected by copyright. All rights res...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Lumley, Patrick Phillips, Ahmed Aber, Helen Buckley ‐Woods, Georgina L Jones, Jonathan A Michaels Tags: Review Source Type: research

A Qualitative Exploration of Social and Environmental Factors Affecting Diet and Activity in Knee Replacement Patients
ConclusionsResults provide salient factors for consideration by clinicians and behavioral programs targeting diet, activity, and weight management, and patient variables to consider when tailoring interventions.Relevance to clinical practicePractitioners treating knee replacement patients would be aided by an understanding of patients ’ perceived social and environmental factors that impede or facilitate surgical progress. Particularly for those directly interacting with patients, like nurses, physiotherapists, or other professionals, support from health professionals appears to be a strong facilitator of adherence to di...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Sara A. Hoffman, Gwendolyn Ledford, Kenzie A. Cameron, Siobhan M. Phillips, Christine A. Pellegrini Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Lived experiences and quality of life after gynaecological cancer – an integrative review
ConclusionYears after gynaecological cancer women have to deal with fundamental changes and challenges concerning their physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing. Future research should focus on how follow ‐up programs can be organized to target the multidimensional aspects of women's QoL. Research collaboration across Nordic countries on rehabilitation needs and intervention is timely and welcomed.Relevance to clinical practiceTo ensure that all aspects of cancer rehabilitation are being addressed, we suggest that the individual woman is offered an active role in her follow ‐up.This article is protected by copyright...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ragnhild J. Tveit Sekse, Gail Dunberger, Mette Linnet Olesen, Maria Østerbye, Lene Seibæk Tags: Review Source Type: research

Experiences of living with varicose veins: a systematic review of qualitative research
ConclusionThis review demonstrates that varicose veins have a wide range of symptoms, and may have a significant impact on quality of life; people made significant adaptations to enable them to live their lives as fully as possible.Relevance to Clinical PracticeHealthcare professionals need to be aware of the range of symptoms, and their impact on quality of life. The use of PROMs to gather information about quality of life and symptoms is well established globally; however, PROMs currently used may not capture the full extent of the impact on patient's quality of life.This article is protected by copyright. All rights res...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 21, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Lumley, Patrick Phillips, Ahmed Aber, Helen Buckley ‐Woods, Georgina L Jones, Jonathan A Michaels Tags: Review Source Type: research

Nurses ’ attitudes, beliefs and practices on sexuality for cardiovascular care: A cross‐sectional study
ConclusionNurses in this cross ‐sectional sample rarely discussed sexual concerns with their patients. There were several key barriers identified by nurses regarding providing sexuality care, including personal attitudes and beliefs, limited skills and knowledge, culture and organizational‐related barriers.Relevance to clinical practiceTargeted training for nurses and creating a culturally safe environment is recommended to improve management of sexuality in patients with CVD. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Panpan Wang, Jiansai Ai, Patricia M. Davidson, Tammy Slater, Ruofei Du, Changying Chen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research