A systematic review on hand hygiene knowledge and compliance in student nurses
ConclusionThis review demonstrated suboptimal knowledge and compliance to hand hygiene among student nurses. In addition, this review also highlighted the paucity of studies that examined individual and organizational factors, which influence nursing students hand hygiene knowledge and compliance.
Implications for nursing and policyThe findings of this review emphasized the role of nurse educators in enhancing hand hygiene competence in nursing students. Implementation of empirically tested strategies such as utilizing multidimensional interventions, scenario‐based hand hygiene simulation activities and hand hygiene educ...
Source: International Nursing Review - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: L.J. Labrague, D.M. McEnroe ‐Petitte, T. Mortel, A.M.A. Nasirudeen Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Oral health of older residents in care and community dwellers: nursing implications
ConclusionResidents showed poorer oral health behaviours and higher levels of gingival bleeding and acid production by oral bacteria than did community dwellers.
Implications for nursing practiceNursing staff should enhance their monitoring of oral hygiene status and provide quality oral care to residents through cooperation with dental professionals.
Implications for nursing and health policyPolicymakers should be aware that oral health is an essential component of improving general health and well‐being and therefore strive to develop policies to promote oral care services provided to residents. Nursing policies, such ...
Source: International Nursing Review - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: J.S. Choi, Y.J. Yi, L.R. Donnelly Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Developing nursing research in the United Arab Emirates: a narrative review
Conclusion and implications for nursing policyThere are specific challenges for the United Arab Emirates. However, the country is well placed to learn from the experiences of colleagues elsewhere. Time and commitment is required to build the solid foundations necessary to ensure robust, sustained growth. Identifying research capacity as both a process and outcome at the outset may also assist. Further, it may be prudent to consider initiating a Gulf Coast Countries’ collaborative approach to building research capacity to harness scare resources and create a larger critical mass. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - September 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: M. McCreaddie, D. Kuzemski, J. Griffiths, E.M. Sojka, M. Fielding, N. Al Yateem, J.J. Williams Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Public, patient and carers ’ views on palliative and end‐of‐life care in India
ConclusionsAlthough we found minimal evidence on user perspectives, nurses need to aware of those unique components of context‐specific palliative and end‐of‐life care practices in India – socioeconomic, cultural and religious factors – on their nursing encounters. Nurses need to advocate same in policy development to enable accessibility and utility of palliative and end‐of‐life care services, which are scant in India.
Implications for nursing and health policyNurses can be central in gathering the contextual evidence that advocate users’ perspectives to inform further studies and national palliative care ...
Source: International Nursing Review - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Ramasamy Venkatasalu, N. Sirala Jagadeesh, S. Elavally, Y. Pappas, F. Mhlanga, R. Pallipalayam Varatharajan Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research
Public, patient and carers ’ views on palliative and end‐of‐life care in India
International Nursing Review, EarlyView. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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Source: International Nursing Review - August 30, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Research priorities for specialized nursing practice in the United Arab Emirates
ConclusionThese identified priorities will guide a more informed programme of research in each nursing specialty, with the aim of strengthening the evidence base to improving outcomes for patients and their families in the United Arab Emirates.
Implications for nursing practice, research and policyThe findings provide guidance on key areas for nurses to focus research contributions to enhance evidence‐based care and strengthen health systems. The identified priorities may also guide researchers in academic institutions to conduct research informed by current, clinically relevant issues. The findings may help inform funde...
Source: International Nursing Review - August 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: N. Al ‐Yateem, M. Al‐Tamimi, M. Brenner, H. Altawil, A. Ahmad, S. Brownie Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Research priorities for specialized nursing practice in the United Arab Emirates
International Nursing Review, EarlyView. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - August 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
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International Nursing Review, Ahead of Print. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - August 25, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Physical activity, quality of life and successful ageing among community ‐dwelling older adults
ConclusionResults suggested that physical activity and quality of life were both in part significantly associated with successful ageing among Korean older adults.
Implications for nursing and health policiesPhysical activity and quality of life play an important role in enhancing successful ageing. The development of an effective exercise programme advertised towards community‐dwelling older adults may be essential for maintaining their successful ageing. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - August 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: M. Choi, M. Lee, M. ‐J. Lee, D. Jung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The nursing profession in Sri Lanka: time for policy changes
ConclusionThere is a policy vacuum that requires careful analysis and strategic planning by formal nurse leaders.
Implications for nursing and health policyImplementing change will require political and professional power and strategic, innovative, and evolutionary policy initiatives as well as organizational infrastructure modifications best achieved through committed multidisciplinary collaboration, augmented research capacity, bolstered nursing leadership, and promotion of partnerships with policy makers. (Source: International Nursing Review)
Source: International Nursing Review - August 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: D. Aluwihare ‐Samaranayake, L. Ogilvie, G.G. Cummings, Ian R. Gellatly Tags: Opinion Piece of International Interest Source Type: research
International Council of Nurses ’ 2017 Congress hits record numbers of participants
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Source: International Nursing Review - August 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: International Perspectives Source Type: research
Nursing voices on government decision ‐making tables
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Source: International Nursing Review - August 24, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Fatima Al Rifai Tags: Nursing and Health Policy Perspectives Source Type: research
