Child and Maternal Factors That Influence Child Blood Pressure in Preschool Children: An Exploratory Study
An estimated 80 million adults and 2 to 3 million children in the US have hypertension26,34. Diagnosed hypertension in children is rising18, but is surpassed by elevations in blood pressure readings (BPR) without diagnosed hypertension, particularly in school-age children and adolescents34. Elevated BPR on even one occasion are concerning in that they can track to adulthood15 and are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease8. Few studies36,42 have examined BPR in the preschool period (ages 3-5 years) and none have examined what factors, both child and maternal, could influence these readings. (Source: Applied ...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Marti Rice, Anne Turner-Henson, Na-Jin Park, Andres Azuero, Azita Amiri, Christine A. Feeley, Ann Johnson, Thuy Lam, Luz Huntington-Moskos, Jeannie Rodriguez, Susan Williams Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy on the Quality of Life, Self-Esteem and Mood Among Filipino Patients Living With Heart Failure: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a nurse-led cognitive–behavioral intervention program on the quality of life, self-esteem and mood among Filipino patients with HF. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ruff Joseph Macale Cajanding Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Coping Strategies on Reducing Nurse Burnout
Nurse burnout is a global issue; however, it remains unclear how coping strategies over a maintained period of time may influence nursing burnout. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the literature on the effects of coping strategies in reducing nurse burnout. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Huan-Fang Lee, Chia-Chi Kuo, Tsair-Wei Chien, Yu-Rung Wang Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of a Nurse-Led Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on the Quality of Life, Self-Esteem and Mood among Filipino Patients Living with Heart Failure: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a nurse-led cognitive behavioral intervention program on the quality of life, self-esteem and mood among Filipino patients with HF. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Ruff Joseph Macale Cajanding Source Type: research
Characteristics of the middle-age adult inpatient fall
To describe characteristics of middle-age inpatients’ (ages 45–64) fallers and their fall and fall injury risk factors. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Guillaume, Sybil Crawford, Patricia Quigley Source Type: research
Teachers' Influence on Weight Perceptions in Preschool Children
This study examined the influence of teachers, mothers, and children themselves on weight misperceptions of preschool children. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jin Suk Ra, Hyun Jung Yun, Yoon Hee Cho Source Type: research
A cross-sectional survey of medication adherence and associated factors for rural patients with hypertension
The objectives of this study were to describe the medication adherence of Chinese rural patients with hypertension and to investigate the factors associated with medication adherence. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - January 19, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Chunhua Ma Source Type: research
Influence of work–family–school role conflicts and social support on psychological wellbeing among registered nurses pursuing advanced degree
The purpose of the study was to determine how work–family–school role conflict and social support influence psychological well-being among registered nurses pursuing an advanced degree. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lijuan Xu, Rhayun Song Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Acceptance of home support and integrated care among advanced COPD patients who live outside large medical centres
Poor self-management constitutes a risk factor for COPD deterioration. Patients from rural areas located at a considerable distance from large medical centres frequently need home-support in advanced stages of the disease. Integrated care has been proposed as a comprehensive model for appropriate treatment, coordination and holistic support. The aim of the study was to assess whether home visits provided by trained assistants are needed and accepted by advanced COPD patients living in rural areas a to evaluate whether an individual short educational program can actually improve such patients’ knowledge of COPD and inhale...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Iwona Damps-Konstańska, Lidia Werachowska, Piotr Krakowiak, Małgorzata Kaczmarek, Bogumiła Cynowska, Dorota Gorecka, Malgorzata Krajnik, Jerzy Kozielski, Ewa Jassem Source Type: research
The Effect of a Translating Research Into Practice Intervention to Promote Use of Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Interventions in Hospitalized Adults: A Prospective Pre Post Implementation Study in the U.S.
Falls are a major public health problem internationally. Many hospitals have implemented fall risk assessment tools, but few have implemented interventions to mitigate patient-specific fall risks. Little research has been done to examine the effect of implementing evidence-based fall prevention interventions to mitigate patient-specific fall risk factors in hospitalized adults. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Marita G. Titler, Paul Conlon, Margaret A. Reynolds, Robert Ripley, Alex Tsodikov, Deleise S. Wilson, Mary Montie Source Type: research
Influence of Work-Family-School Role Conflicts and Social Support on Psychological Wellbeing among Registered Nurses Pursuing Advanced Degree
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine how work–family–school role conflict and social support influence psychological well-being among registered nurses pursuing an advanced degree. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational study design was used. Convenience sampling was used to recruit 320 registered nurses pursuing an advanced nursing degree at 13 hospitals in Korea, from June to October 2011. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling with the AMOS program. Confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to evaluate the measurement model prior to the testing of study hypotheses before and after c...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Xu Lijuan, Rhayun Song Source Type: research
Structural empowerment, Job stress and Burnout of nurses in China
To investigate the status of structural empowerment, job stress and burnout in China, and to explore the relationships among them. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jiajia Guo, Juan Chen, Jie Fu, Xinling Ge, Min Chen, Yanhui liu Source Type: research
Long-term effects of an intensive-practical diabetes education program on HbA1c and Self-Care
The purpose of this study was to implement an intensive and practical diabetes education program (DEP) and evaluate its long-term effects and its impact on psychosocial variables. It was hypothesized that the DEP would improve patients’ metabolic control (A1c hemoglobin – HbA1c), technical knowledge, self-efficacy and frequency of self-care and decrease barriers and other parameters such as the body mass index (BMI) and LDL cholesterol. These results should be maintained at one-year follow-up. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Isabel Ruiz-González, Manuel Fernández-Alcántara, Trinidad Guardia-Archilla, Sonia Rodríguez-Morales, Angeles Molina, Dolores Casares, Macarena De los Santos-Roig Source Type: research
Guidance for Using Mixed Methods Design in Nursing Practice Research
The mixed methods approach purposefully combines both quantitative and qualitative techniques, enabling a multi-faceted understanding of nursing phenomena. The purpose of this article is to introduce three mixed methods designs (parallel; sequential; conversion) and highlight interpretive processes that occur with the synthesis of qualitative and quantitative findings. Real world examples of research studies conducted by the authors will demonstrate the processes leading to the merger of data. The examples include: research questions; data collection procedures and analysis with a focus on synthesizing findings. (Source: A...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lenny Chiang-Hanisko, David Newman, Susan Dyess, Duangporn Piyakong, Patricia Liehr Source Type: research
Early Malnutrition Screening and Low Cost Protein Supplementation in Elderly Patients Admitted to a Skilled Nursing Facility
Malnutrition among skilled nursing facility (SNF) patients can lead to hospital readmissions and multiple complications. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - December 9, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Krystal M. Harding, Melissa Dyo, Joy Goebel, Nik Gorman, Julia Levine Source Type: research
