A realist synthesis of social connectivity interventions during transition to parenthood: The value of relationships
Social connections are important during the transition to parenthood. A wide body of literature suggests that these connections enhance health and contribute to wellbeing. In the case of parents and families, social connections can influence child development. Nurses and public health agencies are in a unique position to advocate for resources and approaches to enhance social connectivity for parents during this important life transition. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - November 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Claudine T. Bennett, Judy L. Buchan, Nicole Letourneau, Stuart G. Shanker, Anne Fenwick, Brenda Smith-Chant, Cyndi Gilmer Source Type: research
Effect of recorded lullaby on physiologic response of neonates in NICU
This study conducted to assess the effect of lullaby on physiologic response of neonates admitted to NICU. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - November 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Leila Taheri, Marzieh Kargar Jahromi, Mohamad Abbasi, Mohsen Hojat Source Type: research
Reliability and validity of the COPE index among caregivers of disabled people
AimTo study the reliability and validity of the Carers of Older People in Europe (COPE) Index among caregivers of disabled people of different ages. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - November 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kristiina Juntunen, Riku Nikander, Timo T örmäkangas, Päivi Tillman, Anna-Liisa Salminen Source Type: research
Game-based online antenatal breastfeeding education: A pilot
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Healthy Moms intervention on antenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy and intention and to determine the feasibility of using an online game-based learning platform to deliver antenatal breastfeeding education. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 27, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane S. Grassley, Jody DeMeyer, Kelley C. Connor, Laura Bond Source Type: research
Nurses' perspectives of a new individualized nursing care intervention for COPD patients in primary care settings: A mixed method study
The major challenges in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) care are guiding a patient in daily living with the consequences of the disease, reducing the impact of symptoms and improving Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The new nurse-led COPD-Guidance, Research on an Illness Perception (COPD-GRIP) intervention translates the evidence concerning illness perceptions and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) into a practice nurse intervention.The aim is to explore the nurses' experiences with applying the new COPD-GRIP intervention. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 26, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Saskia WM Weldam, Jan-Willem J Lammers, Marieke Zwakman, Marieke J Schuurmans Source Type: research
Improving satisfaction among established patients in a midwestern pain clinic
A problem in many health care practices is deciding the appropriate appointment length for new and established patients. Patients become frustrated when there is inadequate time to have their needs met, yet when a patient's clinic time is spontaneously lengthened, the provider gets behind in schedule, causing delays and greater frustration for others. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kathy Baule Source Type: research
The effect of nurse-led care on stability time in therapeutic range of INR in ischemic stroke patients receiving warfarin
The current study is designed in order to investigate the effect of nurse-led care (the supportive and educational measurements by nurses) on stability time in therapeutic range of INR in ischemic stroke patients receiving Warfarin. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 17, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Mina Amiri, Marzieh Kargar, Afshin Borhanihaghighi, Fahimeh Soltani, Najafe Zare Source Type: research
Effects of oral care with glutamine in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in neurosurgical intensive care unit patients
The study was designed as a randomized, controlled, experimental study aiming to determine the effects of oral care with glutamine in preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients admitted to neurosurgical intensive care unit. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 12, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Hatice Kaya, Y üksel Turan, Yusuf Tunalı, Gülsün Özdemir Aydın, Neslihan Yüce, Şengül Gürbüz, Keziban Tosun Source Type: research
Tinker, tailor, deliberate. An ethnographic inquiry into the institutionalized practice of bar-coded medication administration technology by nurses
Explore the practice of nurses working with bar-coded medication administration technology, to gain insight in the impact it has on their work. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 12, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: M.J.M.H. Boonen Source Type: research
The role of supervisor emotional support on individual job satisfaction: A multilevel analysis
Supervisor emotional support is a strong determinant of job satisfaction. There is no study examining the effect of supervisor emotional support at the group level on job satisfaction. Multilevel statistical techniques can help disentangle the effects of subjective assessments from those of group factors. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 7, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sabine Pohl, Maura Galletta Source Type: research
Understanding the distribution of A & E attendances and hospital admissions for the case managed population: A single case cross sectional study
To describe the characteristics of case-managed patients presenting at accident and emergency (A& E) and to explore the distribution of their attendances and admissions. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Eloise Phillips, Sarahjane Jones, Jessica Runacres, Maxine Lintern, Mark Radford Source Type: research
Factors influencing the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer
The present study aimed to determine the predictors of quality of life (QOL) of patients with advanced cancer. A cross-sectional study involving 494 patients with advanced cancer was conducted using the Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale-Short Form, the Karnofsky Performance Status Scale, the World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (Korean version), and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Core 30. Regression analyses showed that physical and psychological symptoms significantly predicted the patients' QOL and explained 28.8% of the variance in QOL. (Source: Applied...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sun-A Park, Seung Hyun Chung, Youngjin Lee Source Type: research
Body esteem is a mediator of the association between physical activity and depression in Korean adolescents
This study examined whether body-esteem would mediate the association between physical activity and depression in adolescents. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sun-Mi Chae, Hee Sun Kang, Jin Suk Ra Source Type: research
Clinical validation of the nursing outcome falls prevention behavior in people with stroke
To review the nursing outcome, Fall Prevention Behavior, and clinically validate its indicators in people with stroke. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Alice G. de Sousa Costa, Thelma Leite de Araujo, Tahissa Frota Cavalcante, Marcos V. Oliveira Lopes, Ana R. de Souza Oliveira, Francisca B. Chaves Costa Source Type: research
Challenges and strategies for conducting sensitive research with an Arab American population
Recruiting minority groups such as Arab Americans (Ar-Am) for research studies has been challenging. To date no studies were found that explicitly addressed challenges to recruit Ar-Am for sensitive research. The purpose of this article is to present the challenges across three pilot studies that involved Ar-Am samples and the strategies that were implemented to overcome these challenges. The challenges faced with conducting studies with Ar-Am included difficulty for participants to express emotions, influence of male/female authority to consent for the study, lack of trust to disclose sensitive information, language barri...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - October 2, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shahrazad M Timraz, Dalia I Alhasanat, Maha M Albdour, Linda Lewin, Carmen Giurgescu, Karen Kavanaugh Source Type: research
