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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 14, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Identifying Nursing Interventions in a Cancer Screening Program Using Nursing Interventions Classification Taxonomy
ConclusionThe study found expert consensus regarding the duties of cancer screening nurses and identified 15 interventions that should be implemented in clinical practice for cancer screening care, according to the NIC taxonomy. ImplicationsThis study is the first step in developing indicators to assess nursing performance in cancer screening, and it helps to establish the core competency requirements for cancer screening nurses. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Llucia Benito, María Teresa Lluch, Anna Marta Falcó, Montse García, Montse Puig Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Students' Perceptions of Their Own Caring Behaviors: A Multicountry Study
ConclusionStudents from four countries possess positive caring behaviors, specifically on physically based caring interventions, while there is a need to emphasize expressive caring behaviors during nursing education and training. Implication for Nursing PracticeCaring interventions should be carried out in order to help students build or enhance their caring behaviors that can be adapted to clinical situations. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Leodoro J. Labrague, Denise M. McEnroe‐Petitte, Ioanna V. Papathanasiou, Olaide B. Edet, Judie Arulappan, Konstantinos Tsaras Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Questionnaire Based on the Nursing Outcomes Classification to Determine the Knowledge of Parents on Breast‐Feeding: Research Protocol
PurposeTo develop and psychometrically evaluate a questionnaire based on the outcome “Knowledge: Breast‐feeding” of the Nursing Outcomes Classification (NOC) to determine the knowledge of parents on breast‐feeding. BackgroundThe NOC outcome “Knowledge: Breast‐feeding” allows for nurses/midwives to assess the efficacy of interventions aimed to improve the knowledge on breast‐feeding in parents thought the clinical interview/observation. However, the use of self‐administered questionnaires by patients could facilitate its evaluation. MethodsTwo‐phased study: (1) Development of the questionnaire based on e...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Olga Paloma‐Castro, José Manuel Romero‐Sánchez, Juan Carlos Paramio‐Cuevas, Sonia María Pastor‐Montero, María Carmen Sánchez‐Dalda, Elena Rozadillas‐Sanmiguel, Luis Javier Moreno‐Corral Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Causation and Validation of Nursing Diagnoses: A Middle Range Theory
ConclusionsThe MRT can be a useful alternative for education, research, and translation of this knowledge into practice. Implications for Nursing PracticeThis MRT can assist clinicians in understanding clinical reasoning, based on temporal logic and spectral interaction among elements of nursing classifications. In turn, this understanding will improve the use and accuracy of nursing diagnosis, which is a critical component of the nursing process that forms a basis for nursing practice standards worldwide. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - June 11, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Marcos Venícios Lopes, Viviane Martins Silva, T. Heather Herdman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Students' and Tutors' Satisfaction With a New Clinical Competency System Based on the Nursing Interventions Classification
Conclusions and implications for nursing practiceA competency‐structured practicum, assessed through the Nursing Interventions Classification and supported on information and communications technologies, is a reliable and valid method that encourages students and tutors to an active participation, and implies a high degree of satisfaction in both tutors and students. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 30, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Maria Rosa Iglesias‐Parra, Silvia García‐Mayor, Shakira Kaknani‐Uttumchandani, Álvaro León‐Campos, Alfonso García‐Guerrero, José Miguel Morales‐Asencio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Respiratory Nursing Diagnoses: Presenting Evidence for Identification of the Defining Characteristics in Neonatal and Pediatric Populations
ConclusionThe higher frequency defining characteristics were dyspnea, abnormal breathing pattern, use of accessory muscle to breathe, change in frequency and respiratory rate, decreased SaO2, and agitation. Implication for Nursing KnowledgeThis literature review may provide a basis for consideration of important diagnostic criteria in the pediatric population; however, clinical validation in different stages of development is critical for ensuring diagnostic accuracy. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 22, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Marta J. Avena, Mavilde Luz Gonçalves Pedreira, T. Heather Herdman, Maria G. R. Gutiérrez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Development and Implementation of the Clinical Decision Support System for Patients With Cancer and Nurses' Experiences Regarding the System
ConclusionsThe results indicated that the CDSS supported the nurses' decision‐making process about patients' needs and preparation of individual care plans. Practice ImplicationsThe CDSS should be developed and implemented by the nurses working with patients with cancer. AmaçAmaç kanser hastalarının bakımına yönelik klinik karar destek sistemi oluşturmak, uygulamak (KKDS) ve sistemi kullanan hemşirelerin deneyimlerini incelemektir. YöntemÇalışma kalitatif ve kantitatif araştırma yöntemleri kullanılarak Türkiyede'ki bir üniversite hastanesinin jinekolojik onkoloji servisinde çalışan 14 hemşire ile y...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 22, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Arzu Akman Yılmaz, Leyla Ozdemir Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Capturing Key NANDA ‐I Nursing Diagnoses From Actual Clinical Data for Patients With Heart Failure
ConclusionFurther research related to standardized nursing terminologies such as NANDA‐I using large clinical databases from health information systems is needed to support evidence‐based nursing diagnosis decision making. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 21, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Hyejin Park, Denise A. Tucker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Perceptions and Attitudes Toward NANDA ‐I Nursing Diagnoses: A Cross‐Sectional Study of Jordanian Nursing Students
ConclusionsNursing students showed correct perceptions and positive attitudes toward the application of NANDA‐I. Practice ImplicationsProper implementation of NANDA‐I is a prerequisite to the better understanding of nursing language. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 18, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mona Abed El ‐Rahman, Mahmoud T. Al Kalaldeh, Malakeh Z. Malak Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Defining Characteristics and Related Factors of Decreased Cardiac Tissue Perfusion: Proposal of a New Nursing Diagnosis
ConclusionThis ND was clinically identified due to significant differences in the DCs of patients with and without the diagnosis. Practice ImplicationsThe clinical indicators identified in this study can be the starting point for the DCs for this ND. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 12, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Vinicius Batista Santos, Álvaro Nagib Atallah, Camila Takáo Lopes, Juliana de Lima Lopes, Alba Lúcia Bottura Leite de Barros Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of Indirect Nursing Interventions Performed by Korean and U.S. Nurses Using the Nursing  Interventions Classification (NIC) System
ConclusionsIn general, Korean nurses spent less time performing indirect interventions than did U.S. nurses. ImplicationInformation from this study will help nurse administrators in their decision‐making processes regarding managing units and staffing. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - May 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Eunjoo Lee, Hyejin Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Nursing Knowledge Development—Making the Link
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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jane M. Flanagan Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Testing of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
PurposeThe aim of this study was to develop the Arabic version of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (A‐HADS) and test its psychometric proprieties for the assessment of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). MethodThe A‐HADS and Quality of Life Index Pulmonary version were completed by 67 Jordanian patients with COPD. ResultsCronbach's alpha coefficient has been found to be 0.75 for the A‐HADS anxiety subscale and 0.82 for the A‐HADS depression subscale. A‐HADS scores correlated significantly with the Quality of Life Index Pulmonary version and demonstrated c...
Source: International Journal of Nursing Terminologies and Classifications - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ekhlas Al‐Gamal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research