A Risk Prediction Model for Invasive Fungal Disease in Critically Ill Patients in ICU
ConclusionThe risk prediction model performs well to discriminate between critically ill patients with or without invasive fungal disease. Physicians could use this prediction model for early diagnosis of invasive fungal disease and determination of the time to start early antifungal treatment of critically ill patients in ICU. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - November 23, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Who comes to the emergency room with an infection from a long-term care hospital? A retrospective study based on a medical record review
ConclusionsBoth an intensive care system and surveillance support should be established to prevent infections, particularly in high-risk patients at LTCHs. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - November 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Evaluation of Outcomes of the Busan Community-based Palliative Care Project in Korea
ConclusionThis is the first study in Korea that systematically evaluated community-based palliative care. The Busan Community-based Palliative Care Project improved the QOL of palliative care patients by providing services at an appropriate level and by raising the recognition of palliative care in the community. To increase the utilization ratio of palliative care and the quality of service, strategies should be developed to supplement medical support systems. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - November 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
The Impact of Alcohol Use on Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Koreans Living with HIV
ConclusionIt is recommended that Korean institutions and governments develop specific mediation and counseling programs that include alcohol use–related monitoring for the improvement of the ART adherence of people living with HIV. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 31, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Development of Instrument of Bullying Behaviors in Nursing Education based on Structured Equation Modeling
ConclusionsThe BBNE scale can be used to measure the bullying behaviours of nursing students in the education environment. When such behaviours are identified, students can struggle on the personal and organization level. Providing a safer and comfortable education environment for nursing students who are the guarantee of the future of health care will positively affect the quality of education and patient care in parallel. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 29, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Reliability and Validity Study Of The Turkish Version Of Child And Adolescent Social Support Scale for Healthy Behaviors
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2018Source: Asian Nursing ResearchAuthor(s): Sevil Albayrak, Briz Çakır, Fatma Nişancı Kılınç, Özge Vergili, Yurdagül Erdem (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Psychometric Testing of the Indonesian Version of Dietary Sodium Restriction Questionnaire among Patients with Hypertension
ConclusionsThe DSRQ-I is a valid and reliable instrument to measure facilitators and barrier of sodium restriction among hypertensive patients in Indonesia. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 27, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
The effect of a Brief HIV Prevention Program on Risk Reduction Behaviors among Thai Men Diagnosed with Sexually Transmitted Infections
ConclusionA brief HIV prevention program could reduce the risk for HIV infection among male clients with current STIs by enhancing their condom use with casual partners and sex workers. Strategies to improve condom use with lovers/steady partners among this high-risk population is needed. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 19, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
The Impact of Alcohol Use on Antiretroviral-Therapy Adherence in Koreans Living with HIV
ConclusionIt is recommended that Korean institutions and governments develop specific mediation and counseling programs that include alcohol–use-related monitoring for the improvement of the antiretroviral-therapy adherence of people living with HIV. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 12, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
The effect of a telephone-based self-management program led by nurses on self-care behavior, biological index for cardiac function, and depression, in ambulatory heart failure patients
ConclusionThe findings indicate that the telephone-based self-management program is an effective intervention to improve self-management in heart failure patients. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - October 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Handgrip Strength and Its Associated Factors among Community-dwelling Elderly in Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study
ConclusionMen had a higher HGS compared with women. Age, mid-upper arm circumference, diabetes mellitus, vegetarian diet, and alcohol consumption were factors associated with HGS among community-dwelling older people in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. HGS can be used as a feasible strategy to improve health status of older people by community health nurses. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - September 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Thai Oncology Nurses' Perceptions of Patient Participation in Acute Cancer Care
ConclusionsFacilitating patient participation is complex in acute cancer care. Patient participation is recognized by nurses as a positive way of promoting independence in patients. However, balancing patient autonomy with nurses' perceived professional responsibilities is challenging in practice. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - September 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Effects of a Community Outreach Program for Maternal Health and Family Planning in Tigray, Ethiopia
Publication date: Available online 4 September 2018Source: Asian Nursing ResearchAuthor(s): Kyung-Sook Bang, Sun-Mi Chae, Insook Lee, Juyoun Yu, Jandi Kim (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - September 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Assessing handgrip strength and its associated factors among community-dwelling elderly in Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionMales had higher handgrip strength compared to females. Age, mid upper arm circumference, diabetes mellitus, vegetarian diet and alcohol consumption were factors associated with handgrip strength among community dwelling older people in Kandy district, Sri Lanka. Handgrip strength can be used as a feasible strategy to improve health status of older people by community health nurses. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - September 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Transcultural Nursing: Current Trends in Theoretical Works
ConclusionsContinuous efforts need to be made to further develop the theoretical works related to transcultural nursing to reflect changes in this ever-changing nursing world. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - September 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
