The Peer Review Process
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Flanagan Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 21, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Nursing Diagnoses in Inpatient Psychiatry
ConclusionsThis study demonstrates that NANDA‐I describes the adult inpatient psychiatric nursing care to a large extent. Nevertheless, further development of the classification is important. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe results of this study will spur nursing research and further classification development. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Fritz Frauenfelder, Theo Achterberg, Ian Needham, Maria Müller Staub Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Chronic Pain: Content Validation of Nursing Diagnosis in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
ConclusionThe results of the study provide guidance in devising strategies of pain assessment and can aid in the formulation of accurate nursing diagnoses. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe defining characteristic “reports pain” is important for arriving at the nursing diagnosis “chronic pain.” CieľHlavným cieľom práce bola validácia definujúcich charakteristík a súvisiacich faktorov ošetrovateľskej diagnózy Chronická bolesť v Slovenskej republike a v Českej republike. MetódyIde o deskriptívnu štúdiu. Validácia bola realizovaná prostredníctvom Fehringovho modelu validity diagnostického obs...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Renáta Zeleníková, Lenka Maniaková Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Measuring Health‐Promoting Behaviors: Cross‐Cultural Validation of the Health‐Promoting Lifestyle Profile‐II
ConclusionsThe Portuguese version demonstrated good validity and reliability in a wide adult sample, and can thus be applied to the Portuguese population. Implications for Nursing PracticeThis instrument is useful as an evaluation tool for health‐promoting lifestyles and as an instrument for testing the effectiveness of health‐promoting programs. FinalidadeOs estilos de vida são constructos de saúde valiosos. Este estudo visa avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da versão portuguesa (Português europeu) do Health‐Promoting Lifestyle Profile‐II. MétodosApós uma adequada adaptação cultural e linguística do ...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Pedro Sousa, Pedro Gaspar, Daniela C. Vaz, Sílvia Gonzaga, M. Anjos Dixe Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Concept Analysis and Content Validation of Risk of Injury to the Urinary Tract: Nursing Diagnosis
ConclusionsRisk of urinary tract injury was validated as a nursing diagnosis to contemplate the vulnerability of patients using urinary catheters. Implications for Nursing PracticeIdentification of these risk factors contributes to the elaboration of care plans to improve quality of care. ObjetivoElaborar, propor e validar risco de lesão do trato urinário como diagnóstico de enfermagem. MétodosA metodologia foi dividida em três fases: análise do conceito lesão do trato urinário, elaboração do diagnóstico e validação por especialistas. ResultadosO enunciado do diagnostico, sua definição e inserção na taxono...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Danielle C. Garbuio, Emília C. Carvalho, Anamaria A. Napoleão Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Concept Analysis of Health Based on Islamic Sources: Intellectual Health
ConclusionHealth and illness are different stages of life, and illness is an opportunity for spiritual growth. It means that events can be used intellectually to gain greater spiritual growth. Practical ImplicationsThis approach may eliminate the concept of adaptation in nursing. Nurses can aspire to human excellence if they consider illness as a normal event, not an abnormal event to which the patient must adapt. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - September 22, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Akram Sadat Sadat Hoseini, AbdulHosein Khosro Panah, Fateme Alhani Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Ability of Nursing Students to Recognize Signs of Violence Against Women
ConclusionIn general, nursing students are unable to recognize signs of violence against women. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe development and integration of courses on violence against women into the nursing curriculum are recommended. It is also recommended that the courses are offered every year of nursing education. AmaçAraştırma sağlık yüksekokulu hemşirelik bölümü öğrencilerin kadına yönelik şiddetin belirtilerini tanıma durumlarını belirlemek amacıyla yapıldı. YöntemAraştırma tanımlayıcı tipte yapılmıştır. Veriler, kişisel bilgi formu ve “Hemşire ve Ebelerin Kadına Yönelik ...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - August 28, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Hatice Tambağ, Zekiye Turan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Do Problem‐Solving Skills Affect Success in Nursing Process Applications? An Application Among Turkish Nursing Students
ConclusionsProblem‐solving skills and nursing process skills can be concomitantly increased. Clinical RevelanceStudents were suggested to use critical thinking, practical approaches, and care plans, as well as revising nursing processes in order to improve their problem‐solving skills and nursing process application skills. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Ayfer Bayindir Çevik, Nermin Olgun Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Adherence: A Concept Analysis
ConclusionsAdherence is a complex, multifaceted concept that can greatly impact patient behaviors and nursing practice. Further clarification of adherence is needed to help delineate this concept from other related terms. ImplicationsHealthcare providers should have an understanding of the concept of adherence in the context of patient care in order to guide patient self‐care behaviors. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - August 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Carrie Lee Gardner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Incorporating Standardized Nursing Languages Into an Electronic Nursing Documentation System in Korea: A Pilot Study
Conclusions and ImplicationsObtaining valid and comparable data from this system will be critical in improving patient safety, quality, and evidence‐based practice. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 23, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Hyejin Park, Eunjoo Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The Electronic Health Record: Moving Toward the Goal of Nursing Diagnosis Decision Support
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane Flanagan Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Issue Information
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 9, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Early Postpartum Breast‐Feeding Outcomes and Breast‐Feeding Self‐Efficacy in Turkish Mothers Undergoing Vaginal Birth or Cesarean Birth With Different Types of Anesthesia
ConclusionFor reducing breast‐feeding problems, nurses should provide more care and support to mothers undergoing cesarean birth. Therefore, the fact that the breast‐feeding self‐efficacy was similar among the groups might be related to culture. AmaçVajinal, epduralli sezaryen ve genel anestizili sezaryen geçirmiş annelerin postpartum ilk 24 satte emzirme sonuçlarının ve emzirme öz‐yeterlilik algılarının karşılaştırılması. YöntemTürkiye'de gerçekleştirilen karşılaştırmalı bir çalışmadır. Toplam 334 anne katılmıştır. Veriler tanımlayıcı veri formu, emzirme sonuçlarını değerlen...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 5, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Merlinda Alus Tokat, Pinar Serçekuş, Kerziban Yenal, Hülya Okumuş Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Turkish Nurses' Attitudes and Practices Regarding Oral Care
ConclusionIt can be said that intensive care nurses perform oral care without an oral care protocol and assessment guideline, and that the methods and frequency of oral care and solutions and tools used for oral care differ from one institution to another. Implications for Nursing PracticeThe results emphasized the need for continuing training in this area. AmaçBu araştırma, dört farklı hastanede yoğun bakım ünitelerinde çalışan hemşirelerin ağız bakımına ilişkin tutum ve uygulamalarını saptamak amacıyla yapılmıştır. YöntemKesitsel tanımlayıcı tipteki bu çalışmanın örneklemini yetişkin yo...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Hüsna Özveren, Dilek Özden Tags: Original Article Source Type: research