Reliability and validity of a self‐report emotional expressivity measure: The Japanese version of the Berkeley Expressivity Questionnaire
ConclusionThe Japanese version of the BEQ has adequate internal consistency, reliability, and construct validity. Test–retest reliability was lower than that of the original scale. This study was the first in Japan to develop a self‐rating questionnaire assessing multiple facets of emotional expressivity. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mingming Lin, Sayaka Soi‐Kawase, Ryoko Narita‐Ohtaki, Mariko Itoh, Yoshiharu Kim Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Survey of intimate partner violence before and during pregnancy among Japanese women
ConclusionEven though the prevalence of IPV during pregnancy had decreased compared with before pregnancy, all women experiencing IPV before pregnancy continued to be victimized during pregnancy. Therefore, IPV screening questions should include IPV that had occurred a year prior. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Yaeko Kataoka, Mikiko Imazeki, Eriko Shinohara Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Random control trial of hot compresses for women those who used laxatives on severity of constipation and quality of life
ConclusionThe lumbar application of a 40°C hot compresses in female adults with constipation improved their conditions of defecation and QOL, even though it did not reduce the amount of laxatives. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Izumi Kira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Issue Information
(Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Age‐specific determinants of post‐partum fatigue in primiparous women
ConclusionPrimiparous mothers who anticipated new life with their infants to be difficult and who had an irregular lifestyle tended to report higher levels of fatigue during the post‐partum hospital stay. Nurses and midwives should assess maternal sleep and eating conditions, providing support to ensure adequate maternal rest. Special efforts should be made to reduce anxiety about new life with infants among younger primiparous women who had experienced hyperemesis gravidarum. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Miyako Tsuchiya, Emi Mori, Akiko Sakajo, Tomoko Maekawa, Hiroko Iwata, Kunie Maehara, Akiko Morita, Harumi Ozawa, Yoshimi Mochizuki, Kyoko Aoki, Miyuki Makaya, Koji Tamakoshi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Self‐perceived health versus actual cardiovascular disease risks
ConclusionGaps between perceived health and actual CVD risk should be closed to optimize cardiovascular health of South Koreans. Koreans need to increase risk perception to a level commensurate with their actual risk. Healthcare providers should try to provide individuals at increased CVD risk with better information more frequently, especially those who have favorable perceptions of their health but smoke or have elevated cholesterol levels and bodyweight. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 23, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Young Ko, Sunjoo Boo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Predictors of hepatitis A vaccine coverage among university students in Korea
ConclusionTo promote hepatitis A vaccination among university students, information and education should be provided to improve their health beliefs. In addition, this demographic should be a major target population for hepatitis A vaccination. This study's results suggest that the development of national promotional campaigns and hepatitis A vaccination programs based on predictors of the vaccination rate are needed. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - June 23, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Seungmi Park, Jeong Sil Choi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effects of high‐fidelity patient simulation led clinical reasoning course: Focused on nursing core competencies, problem solving, and academic self‐efficacy
ConclusionThere is a need for the development of effective instructional methods to improve learning outcomes in nursing education. Future research is needed related to simulation education as well as management strategies so that learning outcomes can be achieved within different students' learning style. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: JuHee Lee, Yoonju Lee, Senah Lee, Juyeon Bae Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Scale development study: The Fluid Control in Hemodialysis Patients
ConclusionThe FCHPS that was developed has good validity and reliability. This scale can be used to measure knowledge, behavior, and attitude of hemodialysis patients about fluid restriction. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - May 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Arife Albayrak Cosar, Sezgi Cinar Pakyuz Tags: Methodological Article Source Type: research
Predictors of type 2 diabetes among Taiwanese women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus
ConclusionIn this study, documentation during pregnancy, which could have provided beneficial insights, was limited. Healthcare professionals should develop a program to improve the post‐partum follow‐up of women diagnosed with GDM. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 10, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Pei‐Chao Lin, Chich‐Hsiu Hung, Ruei‐Dian Huang, Te‐Fu Chan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Issue Information
(Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Effect of nurses' work environment on patient satisfaction: A cross‐sectional study of four hospitals in Japan
ConclusionThese findings suggested that a favorable work environment for nurses, which is similar to that of magnet hospitals, may influence patient satisfaction in hospitals in Japan. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Maki Tei‐Tominaga, Fusako Sato Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Development of a comprehensive clinical performance assessment system for nursing students: A programmatic approach
ConclusionA programmatic approach should be used for effective evaluation of clinical performance of nursing students in critical care settings because of high validity and reliability, multidimensionality, positive educational impact, and acceptability. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Masoomeh Imanipour, Mohammad Jalili Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Predictors of post‐partum stress in Vietnamese immigrant women in Taiwan
ConclusionNurses caring for this cohort should therefore consider these factors in order to help them cope with their post‐partum stress. Healthcare providers should offer available resources to these immigrant women and their spouses during this critical period in their lives. For instance, antenatal education classes could be provided to help immigrant women manage and overcome post‐partum issues. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Li‐Chun Lee, Chich‐Hsiu Hung Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Relationship of social support and decisional conflict to advance directives attitude in Korean older adults: A community‐based cross‐sectional study
ConclusionThe results confirmed the importance of social support for reducing decisional conflict and encouraging positive attitudes toward advance directives. Future studies are needed to support the development of culturally sensitive educational approaches regarding advance directives for older adults in Korea. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: JuHee Lee, Dukyoo Jung, MoonKi Choi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
