Factors influencing sleep quality among nursing staff. Results of a cross sectional study
Given the intense physical and mental demands placed on nurses and other caregivers, getting sufficient sleep is essential to maintaining both individual health and professional performance. The goal of our study is to describe and analyze the self-reported sleep quality of nursing staff and identify which factors have an influence on it. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 23, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: K. Kunzweiler, K. Voigt, J. Kugler, K. Hirsch, A. Bergmann, H. Riemenschneider Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Animal Models in Genomic Research: Techniques, Applications, and Roles for Nurses
Animal research has been conducted by scientists for over two millennia resulting in a better understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as testing of novel therapies. In the molecular genomic era, pre-clinical models represent a key tool for understanding the genomic underpinnings of health and disease and are relevant to precision medicine initiatives. Nurses contribute to improved health by collecting and translating evidence from clinically relevant pre-clinical models. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Nicole D. Osier, Lan Pham, Amanda Savarese, Kendra Sayles, Sheila A. Alexander Source Type: research
Journaling as Reinforcement for the Resourcefulness Training Intervention in Mothers of Technology-Dependent Children
Resourcefulness, a set of cognitive and behavioral skills used to attain, maintain, or regain health, is a factor related to depressive symptoms in mothers of children with chronic conditions and complex care needs who are dependent on medical technology such as mechanical ventilation or feeding tubes. The purpose of this secondary analysis of a randomized, controlled pilot intervention study was to determine the feasibility, acceptability and fidelity of daily journal writing as a method of reinforcement of Resourcefulness Training (RT) that teaches the use of social and personal resourcefulness skills. (Source: Applied N...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Valerie Boebel Toly, Julia E. Blanchette, Carol M. Musil, Jaclene A. Zauszniewski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Evaluation of a nurse-led management program to complement the treatment of adolescent acute lymphoblastic leukemia patients
To evaluate a nurse-led management model of adolescent acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) patients and improve their psychological care and quality of life. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Hailong Lin, Shiyan Zhou, Dongxiu Zhang, Leting Huang Source Type: research
The Effect of the Support Program on the Resilience of Female Family Caregivers of Stroke Patients: Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a support program on the resilience of female family caregivers of stroke patients. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Fadime Hatice İnci, Ayla Bayik Temel Source Type: research
Standardizing Nurse Training Strategies to Improve Knowledge and Self-Efficacy with Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy Care
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a nurse training program on knowledge and self-efficacy with tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Katie McDonough, Janet Crimlisk, Patrice Nicholas, Howard Cabral, Emily K. Quinn, Scharukh Jalisi Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Nurse-delivered Patient Education Interventions on Quality of Life in Elders in the Hospital: A Systematic Review
Nurse-delivered education is a crucial part of nursing practice; however, evidence regarding its impact on quality of life is lacking. No review has addressed the effects of nurse-delivered education interventions on the quality of life in a general elderly inpatient population. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Steve Strupeit, Arne Buss, Theo Dassen Source Type: research
Workplace aggression, psychological distress, and job satisfaction among Palestinian nurses: a cross-sectional study
Nurses can be exposed to aggressive behavior from patients, patient's relatives, colleagues and visitors. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yousef Jaradat, Morten Birkeland Nielsen, Petter Kristensen, Khaldoun Nijem, Espen Bjertness, Hein Stigum, Rita Bast-Pettersen Source Type: research
Accuracy of anxiety and depression screening tools in heart transplant recipients
The aim of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of psychological screening tools in outpatient heart transplant recipients. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 4, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Aaron Conway, Judith Sheridan, Joanne Maddicks-Law, Paul Fulbrook, Chantal F. Ski, David R. Thompson, Lynn V. Doering Source Type: research
Guidelines for Research Recruitment of Underserved Populations (EERC)
Despite concerted efforts to establish health equity, significant disparities persist. One roadblock to eliminating health disparities is the inadequate recruitment of underserved populations, which prevents researchers from creating culturally-tailored interventions. To further develop the science of recruitment, we argue that a systematic approach should be applied to research participant recruitment. Given the lack of practical and comprehensive recruitment conceptual frameworks or guidelines in the literature, the authors propose newly synthesized guidelines for research recruitment of underserved populations: EERC (ev...
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - August 2, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yui Matsuda, Jada L. Brooks, Linda S. Beeber Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Safe and effective nursing shift handover with NURSEPASS: An interrupted time series
Implementation of a locally developed evidence based nursing shift handover blueprint with a bedside-safety-check to determine the effect size on quality of handover. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Marian Smeulers, Christine D. Dolman, Danielle Atema, Susan van Dieren, Jolanda M. Maaskant, Hester Vermeulen Source Type: research
Evaluation of using the Chinese version of the Spirituality Index of Well-Being (SIWB) Scale in Taiwanese elders
Spirituality and spiritual well-being have emerged as important indicators for one's quality of life and health outcomes. Nursing as a profession is concerned with a holistic approach to improve health and overall well-being. To evaluate the outcomes of holistic nursing interventions, using valid and reliable instruments to assess spiritual wellbeing becomes necessary. There is a lack of instruments for measuring spiritual wellbeing in Chinese populations. Little has been known about the feasibility of using the Spirituality Index of Well-Being (SIWB) in Taiwanese elders. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yi-Hui Lee, Ali Salman Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Smartphone Application for Self-Care Performance of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B: A Randomized Controlled Trial
To verify the usefulness of a smartphone application (App) for facilitating self-care in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jae Hee Jeon Source Type: research
Comparing Perceived Self-Management Practices of Adult Type 2 Diabetic Patients after Completion of a Structured ADA Certified Diabetes Self-Management Education Program with Unstructured Individualized Nurse Practitioner Led Diabetes Self-Management Education
The purpose was to compare perceived self-management practices of adult Type 2 diabetic patients after completing an American Diabetes Association (ADA) certified diabetes self-management education (DSME) program with unstructured individualized nurse practitioner led DSME. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Dennis S. Wooley, Tracy J. Kinner Source Type: research
The effects of antenatal education on fear of childbirth, maternal self-efficacy and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms following childbirth: an experimental study
Fear of birth and low childbirth self-efficacy are predictive of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms following childbirth. The efficacy of antenatal education classess on fear of birth and childbirth self-efficacy has been supported; however, the effectiveness of antenatal classes on Post-traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms after childbirth has received relatively little research attention. (Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR)
Source: Applied Nursing Research : ANR - July 29, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: G özde Gökçe İsbir, Figen İnci, Hatice Önal, Pelin Dıkmen Yıldız Source Type: research
