Evaluation of a self ‐efficacy enhancement program to prevent pressure ulcers in patients with a spinal cord injury
ConclusionsThe self‐efficacy enhancement program enabled patients with a spinal cord injury to engage in continued self‐care behaviors and helped them to improve their knowledge and self‐efficacy concerning pressure ulcer prevention. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jung Yoon Kim, Eunhee Cho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Exploring career anchors among occupational health nurses in Japan: A qualitative study
ConclusionsThis study described the career anchors among occupational health nurses in Japan. The participants emphasized the following: the importance of maintaining good cooperative relationships with workers and supervisors; balancing professional and organized labor; and practicing effective occupational health services. Moreover, the occupational health nurses emphasized receiving approval from inside and outside of the organization. These results were consistent with the actual practices of occupational health nursing. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Yoshiko Kubo, Yoko Hatono, Tomohide Kubo, Satoko Shimamoto, Junko Nakatani, Barbara J Burgel Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Activities of daily living and rehabilitation needs for older adults with a stroke: A comparison of home care and nursing home care
ConclusionAll of the ADLs, rehabilitation needs, and LTCS benefit levels for 1 year had improved in the home care patients, while they worsened in those who received nursing home care. This finding provides evidence to direct the policy of LTCS and offers information to guide older adults with a stroke and their family when deciding between the modalities of LTCS. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 6, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kyongeun Lee, Eunhee Cho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of a progressive muscle relaxation intervention on dementia symptoms, activities of daily living, and immune function in group home residents with dementia in Japan
ConclusionThe results suggest that progressive muscle relaxation improves the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia and activities of daily living in group home residents with dementia, but does not affect their immune function. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shiho Ikemata, Yumiko Momose Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Efficacy of a footbath for post ‐partum fatigue in South Korea: A quasi‐experimental study
ConclusionThis study showed that a footbath helps to decrease fatigue among post‐partum women. In addition, it is a good preventative strategy for post‐partum women who should initiate it in the early post‐partum period. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Eunsun Choi, Eunju Song Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Patient Education Competence Scale for Registered Nurses in Taiwan: Scale development and psychometric validation
ConclusionThe construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the Patient Education Competence Scale for Registered Nurses were supported. This scale reflected the characteristics of Taiwan's clinical nursing practice and it may be used to assess current patient education competence practice and the need for continuing education and study. However, additional research is needed to refine this scale and increase the possibility of generalizability. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Li‐Ying Lin, Ruey‐Hsia Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Psychosomatic effects of blanketing in nursing care
ConclusionThese results suggest that blanketing is effective in relieving psychological stress and promoting a sense of ease among patients who are receiving nursing care. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Namiji Tokunaga, Kiyoko Fukai Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Evaluation of a self‐efficacy enhancement program to prevent pressure ulcers in patients with a spinal cord injury
ConclusionsThe self‐efficacy enhancement program enabled patients with a spinal cord injury to engage in continued self‐care behaviors and helped them to improve their knowledge and self‐efficacy concerning pressure ulcer prevention. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Jung Yoon Kim, Eunhee Cho Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 30, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Factors influencing satisfaction with emergency department medical service: Patients ’ and their companions’ perspectives
ConclusionsDifferent factors contributed to the satisfaction with the services for the patients and their companions. In order to increase the satisfaction levels and improve the quality of care in emergency departments, it is necessary to consider more specific approaches that reflect the different perspectives of the visitors to the emergency department. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 14, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Heesook Son, Young ‐Hee Yom Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Development and exploratory testing of a school ‐based educational program for healthy life behaviors among fifth grade children in South Korea
ConclusionA school‐based intervention that was aimed at changing habits related to healthy life behaviors could be effective for elementary school children. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 31, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Shin ‐Jeong Kim, Seong‐Sook Baek, Kyung‐Ah Kang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Occupational commitment and job satisfaction mediate effort –reward imbalance and the intention to continue nursing
ConclusionThe findings suggest that it is important to increase job satisfaction and affective and normative occupational commitment in order to enhance their buffering effects on the relationship between job stress and the intention to continue nursing. Measures to increase continuance occupational commitment also would be an effective method of strengthening the intention to continue nursing. Improvements in these areas should contribute to an increase in nurses’ intention to continue nursing and prevent the loss of this precious human resource from the health sector. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 26, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Miho Satoh, Ikue Watanabe, Kyoko Asakura Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Structural model of self ‐care agency in patients with diabetes: A path analysis of the Instrument of Diabetes Self‐Care Agency and body self‐awareness
Conclusion“Body self‐awareness” plays a part in the self‐care operation process and serves as an intermediary factor to enable the performance of self‐care operations by making the most use of self‐care agency. Moreover, striking a proper balance between self‐management that is focused on the treatment of diabetes and a person's ability for self‐management of diabetes was found to be important. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 24, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Sachiko Waki, Yasuko Shimizu, Kyoko Uchiumi, Kawai Asou, Kumiko Kuroda, Naoko Murakado, Natsuko Seto, Harue Masaki, Hidetoki Ishii Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Factors affecting maternal confidence among older and younger Japanese primiparae at one month post ‐partum
ConclusionProviding care that is based on an understanding of the unique support needs of first‐time mothers in different age groups could promote more effective parenting. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kunie Maehara, Emi Mori, Miyako Tsuchiya, Hiroko Iwata, Akiko Sakajo, Harumi Ozawa, Akiko Morita, Tomoko Maekawa, Miyuki Makaya, Koji Tamakoshi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Factors affecting maternal confidence among older and younger Japanese primiparae at one month post‐partum
ConclusionProviding care that is based on an understanding of the unique support needs of first‐time mothers in different age groups could promote more effective parenting. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 10, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kunie Maehara, Emi Mori, Miyako Tsuchiya, Hiroko Iwata, Akiko Sakajo, Harumi Ozawa, Akiko Morita, Tomoko Maekawa, Miyuki Makaya, Koji Tamakoshi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
