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Although patient satisfaction has been given considerable attention in health care, analysis of the conceptual and measurement limitations of existing measures indicates that a more elemental approach to obtaining patients' perspectives... more
As healthcare delivery changes in critical care, nursing continues to extend its practice base. Nursing practice is expanding to incorporate skills once seen as the remit of the medical profession. Critical care nurses are equipping... more
Aim. To examine the relationship between nurse staffing and nurse-rated quality of nursing care and job outcomes.Background. Nurse staffing has been reported to influence patient and nurse outcomes.Design. A cross-sectional study with... more
Although patient satisfaction has been given considerable attention in health care, analysis of the conceptual and measurement limitations of existing measures indicates that a more elemental approach to obtaining patients' perspectives... more
Patient falls in hospitals continue to be a major and costly problem. This study tested the mediating effect of missed nursing care on the relationship of staffing levels (hours per patient day [HPPD]) and patient falls. The sample was... more
Although patient satisfaction has been given considerable attention in health care, analysis of the conceptual and measurement limitations of existing measures indicates that a more elemental approach to obtaining patients' perspectives... more
Tetanus still remains a significant health problem in developing countries; it is a serious disease with a high mortality rate. The purpose of this study was to characterize the oral sensorimotor function for feeding in patients with... more
The aim of the research to be presented in this article was to explore, within an Irish context, HIV positive patients' experiences of hospitalisation, and particularly their experiences of nursing care. This paper reports on one of the... more
Title. 'Caring for' behaviours that indicate to patients that nurses 'care about' them Aim. This paper is a report of a study to explore what constitutes nurse-patient interactions and to ascertain patients' perceptions of these... more
This article draws on two studies that have used an ethic of care analysis to explore lay, nursing and social work care for people with dementia. It discusses the political as well as the practice application of ethic of care principles... more
Health care is in need of change. Major professional and health care organizations as well as federal agencies and policy-making bodies are emphasizing the importance of evidence-based practice (EBP). Using this problem solving approach... more
Male nurses have induced into the profession for a decade and their number is increasing. This represents a challenge and a change in societal expectations. It is believed that intrusion of nursing by males might improve the perception... more
Central venous catheters are being increasingly used in both intensive care units and general wards. Their use is associated with both mechanical and infectious complications. This review will focus on short-and medium-term mechanical... more
This study was aimed at identifying situations experienced by burned patients which they perceived as significant during hospitalization, as well as identifying the feelings and consequences that resulted from the reported situations. The... more
Aim: This paper reviews descriptive and quasi-experimental studies on the intervention programme developed for school health nurses in order to assist them in different activities which they perform in the school environment. The review... more
The present study discusses ethics in building and using applications based on natural language processing in electronic nursing documentation. Specifically, we first focus on the question of how patient confidentiality can be ensured in... more
Individuals who are alcohol dependent pose significant challenges for nurses when they are admitted to hospital for treatment. Clinical problems presented by these individuals are examined and the critical aspects of their care are... more
Introduction, early detection of cancer is an important action in addressing the high incidence breast cancer cases. The easiest early detection that women could do is breast self-examination(BSE). Previous research indicated a gap... more
Nursing care dependency and similar terms are frequently used in nursing literature. However, their meanings are still to be adequately defined. This paper seeks to operationalize the concept of dependency for use in long-term nursing... more
We have studied stoma care nurses' experience with Asian patients having a stoma. The general public's attitudes to abdominal surgery in general were assessed in a survey of employees in Leicester. M a n y stoma care nurses are aware of... more
Background: The Belgian Nursing Minimum Data Set (B-NMDS) is a nationwide registration of 23 nursing activities. It was developed for the measurement of nursing care in acute hospitals. It is used to support healthcare management & policy... more
Aim: To determine the impact of reforms to fitness to practice procedures, within preparatory programmes for nurses and midwives, and the implications for public and patient protection. Background: Professional regulation has seen... more
Why "care coordination" and why now? Care coordination has been proposed as a solution to many of the seemingly intractable problems of American health care including high costs, uneven quality, and too frequent disappointing patient... more
Handheld computers have the power to transform nursing care. The roots of this power are the shift to decentralization of communication, electronic health records, and nurses' greater need for information at the point of care. This... more
Key issues Democratic leadership, accessible and relevant education and professional development, the incorporation of evidence into practice and the ability of facilities to be responsive to change are core considerations for the... more
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BACKGROUND: Contemporary health care systems are constantly challenged to revise traditional methods of health care delivery. These challenges are multifaceted and stem from: (1) novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments;... more
Nursing 13, 341-354 Leg ulcers: a review of their impact on daily life Background. Current nursing care for leg ulcer patients often focuses on wound care and providing compression therapy. Nurses perceive leg ulcer patients as... more
O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : To test a theoretical model linking nurses' perceptions of workplace empowerment,magnet hospital characteristics, and job satisfaction in 3 independent studies of nurses in different work settings. B Ba ac... more