Oral Glucose Efficacy on Neonate’s Pain Responses at the NICU: A Qausi Experimental Trial of Two Clinical Procedures
This research was undertaken with the purpose of testing two research hypotheses regarding the efficacy of 10% oral Glucose solution on procedural pain associated with venepuncture and nasopharyngeal suctioning within three neonatal intensive care units (NICU). The hypotheses were formulated from previous conclusions reached by other researchers highlighting the efficacy of sucrose solutions on neonates’ pain responses during minor painful procedures. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 8, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Eman M. Matar, Diana H. Arabiat, Mandie J. Foster Source Type: research
An interventional study to provide telephone follow-up support to open-heart surgery patients during recovery
Over 500,000 open-heart (OH) surgery procedures are performed annually to treat cardiovascular and valvular heart disease. Despite the frequency of the procedure, patients face psychosocial and physical challenges that continue long after discharge. The research question for this study was: How does a telephone supportive intervention change anxiety, depression, expectations, and physical health status (PHS) in OH surgery patients? (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kristy Chunta Source Type: research
Reducing nurses' stress: A randomized controlled trial of a web-based stress management program for nurses
Nursing is a notoriously high-stress occupation – emotionally taxing and physically draining, with a high incidence of burnout. In addition to the damaging effects of stress on nurses' health and well being, stress is also a major contributor to attrition and widespread shortages in the nursing profession. Although there exist promising in-pers on interventions for addressing the problem of stress among nurses, the experience of our group across multiple projects in hospitals has indicated that the schedules and workloads of nurses can pose problems for implementing in-person interventions, and that web-based interventio...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebekah K. Hersch, Royer F. Cook, Diane K. Deitz, Seth Kaplan, Daniel Hughes, Mary Ann Friesen, Maria Vezina Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Reducing nurses' stress: A randomized controlled trial of a web-based stress management program for nurses
Nursing is a notoriously high-stress occupation – emotionally taxing and physically draining, with a high incidence of burnout. In addition to the damaging effects of stress on nurses' health and well being, stress is also a major contributor to attrition and widespread shortages in the nursing profession. Although there exist promising in-person interventions for addressing the problem of stress among nurses, the experience of our group across multiple projects in hospitals has indicated that the schedules and workloads of nurses can pose problems for implementing in-person interventions, and that web-based intervention...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebekah K. Hersch, Royer F. Cook, Diane K. Deitz, Seth Kaplan, Daniel Hughes, Mary Ann Friesen, Maria Vezina Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
An interventional study to provide telephone follow-up support to open-heart surgery patients during recovery
Over 500,000 open-heart (OH) surgery procedures are performed annually to treat cardiovascular and valvular heart disease. Despite the frequency of the procedure, patients face psychosocial and physical challenges that continue long after discharge. The research question for this study was: How does a telephone supportive intervention change anxiety, depression, expectations, and physical health status (PHS) in OH surgery patients? (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kristy Chunta Source Type: research
Reducing Nurses’ Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Web-Based Stress Management Program for Nurses
Nursing is a notoriously high-stress occupation – emotionally taxing and physically draining, with a high incidence of burnout. In addition to the damaging effects of stress on nurses’ health and well being, stress is also a major contributor to attrition and widespread shortages in the nursing profession. Although there exist promising in-person interventions for addressing the problem of stress among nurses, the experience of our group across multiple projects in hospitals has indicated that the schedules and workloads of nurses can pose problems for implementing in-person interventions, and that web-based interventi...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - April 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Rebekah K. Hersch, Royer F. Cook, Diane K. Deitz, Seth Kaplan, Daniel Hughes, Mary Ann Friesen, Maria Vezina Source Type: research
Factors associated with breastfeeding initiation time in a baby-friendly hospital in Istanbul
To investigate perinatal factors that affect breastfeeding of newborns delivered at a baby-friendly public hospital in Turkey, including the time of the first physical examination by a pediatrician, the first union with their mothers, and the first breastfeeding time after delivery. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sevil İnal, Yasemin Aydin, Nejla Canbulat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
What do nursing students contribute to clinical practice? The perceptions of working nurses
The study purpose was to elicit factors that caused satisfaction and dissatisfaction for staff registered nurses (RNs) who participated in two types of nurse student interactions: clinical rotation role-model and student preceptorship. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Theresa Lynch Morrison, Laura Brennaman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Factors Associated with Breastfeeding Initiation Time in a Baby-Friendly Hospital in Istanbul
To investigate perinatal factors that affect breastfeeding of newborns delivered at a baby-friendly public hospital in Turkey, including the time of the first physical examination by a pediatrician, the first union with their mothers, and the first breastfeeding time after delivery. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sevil Inal, Yasemin Aydın, Nejla Canbulat Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
What do nursing students contribute to clinical practice? The perceptions of working nurses
The study purpose was to elicit factors that caused satisfaction and dissatisfaction for staff registered nurses (RNs) who participated in two types of nurse student interactions: clinical rotation role-model and student preceptorship. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Theresa Lynch Morrison, Laura Brennaman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Nursing theory as a guide into uncharted waters: Research with parents of children undergoing cancer treatment
This article focuses on the use of theory, philosophy, and empirical knowledge in guiding research designed to both describe and explain influences on well-being of parental caregivers of children undergoing cancer treatment. Other aspects of the research are discussed as well, including practice-relevant findings. Findings indicated the co-existence of both positive and negative well-being and that each has unique predictors. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 28, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jouhayna Bajjani-Gebara, Pamela G. Reed Source Type: research
Nursing theory as a Guide into Uncharted Waters: Research with Parents of Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment
This article focuses on the use of theory, philosophy and empirical knowledge in guiding research designed to both describe and explain influences on well-being of parental caregivers of children undergoing cancer treatment. Other aspects of the research are discussed as well, including practice-relevant findings. Findings indicated the co-existence of both positive and negative well-being and that each has unique predictors. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 28, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jouhayna Bajjani-Gebara, Pamela G. Reed Source Type: research
Risk of type 2 diabetes: health care provider perceptions of prevention adherence
The aim of the current study was to describe health care providers' perceptions as to why individuals may or may not follow recommendations for reducing risk of developing type 2 diabetes. A grounded theory research design guided data collection and analysis. Data were collected from 16 health care providers through semi-structured interviews. Results demonstrated that health care providers perceived prevention adherence as related to individual characteristics of the patient and activities of the provider. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenifer J. Thomas, John C. Moring, Terra Harvey, Talisha Hobbs, Adara Lindt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A longitudinal study of working life among first-line managers in the care of older adults
To study whether the number of subordinates plays a role in first-line managers ’ and subordinates’ ratings of empowerment, stress symptoms, and leadership–management performance. The aim was also to study relationships between managers’ empowerment and stress symptoms and leadership–management performance. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Heidi Hagerman, Bernice Skytt, Barbro Wadensten, Hans H ögberg, Maria Engström Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Quality of life and functional status of patients treated for neoplastic disease in mid-northern Poland
Research into the quality of life (QoL) of people with cancer is relevant for the diagnosis of the patient's health. The collected data are used to determine somatic complaints, psychological state and the needs for nursing care. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - March 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sylwia Ja łtuszewska, Andrzej Basiński Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
