The effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on the postpartum quality of life
Conclusions Postpartum quality of life of women was increased after PMR. Progressive muscle relaxation should be taught to women who are admitted to obstetrics and outpatient clinics, that home visits be completed in order to expand the use of PMR. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - April 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

A Structural Equation Model on Korean Adolescents ’ Excessive Use of Smartphones
Conclusion We suggest that nursing intervention programs from various angles are required to reduce adolescents’ excessive use of smartphones. For example, family communication programs would be helpful for both parents and children. Consultant programs about friend relationship also meaningful for the program. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - April 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Effects of the Educational Leadership of Nursing Unit Managers on Team Effectiveness: Mediating Effects of Organizational Communication
Conclusion The results indicate that the educational leadership of nursing unit managers increases communication satisfaction among nurses; this supports the idea that educational leadership can contribute to team effectiveness. This suggests that the educational leadership and communication capacity of nursing unit managers must be improved to enhance the performance of nursing organizations. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 31, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Experience of Violence from the Clients and Coping Methods Among Intensive Care Unit Nurses Working in a Hospital in South Korea
Conclusion While intensive care nurses experience unpredicted violence from patients and their visitors, they fail to cope well with the experience. The safe working environment of intensive care units is expected to contribute to quality care and an improvement of expertise in nursing. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Development and Cross-Validation of the Short Form of the Cultural Competence Scale for Nurses
Conclusion The Cultural Competence Scale for Nurses-Short Form demonstrated good reliability and validity. It is a short and appropriate instrument for use in clinical and research settings to assess nurses' cultural competence. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 17, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Experience of violence from the clients and coping methods among ICU nurses working a hospital in South Korea
Conclusion While intensive care nurses experience unpredicted violence from patients and their visitors, they fail to cope well with the experience. The safe working environment of intensive care units is expected to contribute to quality care and an improvement of expertise in nursing. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Moderating Role of Leader –member Exchange in the Relationships Between Emotional Labor and Burnout in Clinical Nurses
Conclusion The results of this study suggest that as a way to reduce burnout, institutional support to enhance leader–member exchange should be established for nurses who are experiencing emotional labor. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Development and Cross Validation of the Short Version of the Cultural Competence Scale for Nurses
Conclusion The Cultural Competence Scale for Nurses-Short Form demonstrated good reliability and validity. It is a short and appropriate instrument for use in clinical and research settings to assess nurses' cultural competence. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Influencing Factors and Consequences of Workplace Bullying among Nurses: A Structural Equation Modeling
Conclusion These results suggest that workplace bullying among nurses may be prevented by constructing a relationship-oriented organizational culture, as long as employees have sufficient positive psychological capital. In this regard, workplace bullying among nurses should be addressed using a comprehensive strategy that considers both individual and organizational factors. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Burnout Study of Clinical Nurses in Vietnam: Development of Job Burnout Model Based on Leiter and Maslach's Theory
Conclusion Vietnamese MBI-GS and AWS were applicable to research on occupational stress. Nearly one-fifth of Vietnamese clinical nurses were working in burnout state. The causal model suggested a range of factors resulting in burnout, and it is necessary to consider the specific solution to prevent burnout problem. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

An Interpretative Study on Nurses' Perspectives of Working in an Overcrowded Emergency Department in Taiwan
Publication date: Available online 2 March 2018 Source:Asian Nursing Research Author(s): Li-Chin Chen, Chun-Chih Lin, Chin-Yen Han, Chun-Lan Hsieh, Chiung-Jung (Jo) Wu, Hwey-Fang Liang (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Development and Cross-Validation of the Short Version of the Cultural Competence Scale for Nurses
Conclusions The CCSN-SF demonstrated good reliability and validity. It is a short and appropriate instrument for use in clinical and research settings to assess nurses’ cultural competence. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - March 2, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Experience of Paid Family-Care Workers of People with Dementia in South Korea
Conclusion Understanding paid family-care workers' lived experience in dementia care in South Korea assists with the identification of their educational needs and level of support they require to improve dementia care in the home care environment. A number of suggestions are made to increase paid family-care workers' knowledge, clinical skills, and job satisfaction to reduce their burdens and work-related incidents, such as challenging behaviors from those being cared for. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - February 22, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The moderating role of leader-member exchange in the relationships between emotional labor and burnout in clinical nurses
Conclusion The results of this study suggest that as a way to reduce burnout, institutional support to enhance leader-member exchange should be established for nurses who are experiencing emotional labor. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - February 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Prevalence and Influencing Factors of Metabolic Syndrome among Persons with Physical Disabilities
Conclusion The major risk factors for metabolic syndrome among persons with physical disabilities were obesity and older age. Performing physical activity was associated with a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, we recommend using a continuous obesity management program and physical activity to prevent metabolic syndrome among persons with physical disabilities. (Source: Asian Nursing Research)
Source: Asian Nursing Research - February 11, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research