Literature review of pain management for people with chronic pain
ConclusionWe identified possible options of pain management strategies and explored effectiveness of chronic pain interventions. The long‐term effects of pain relief interventions and social support for individuals with chronic pain require further investigation. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Yukari Takai, Noriko Yamamoto‐Mitani, Yoshiki Abe, Mizue Suzuki Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Development of an instrument for assessment of Korean nurses' attitudes toward obese patients
ConclusionThese results show nurses' attitudes toward obese patients. Further research using various subject groups and appropriate measures is needed. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Sang‐Sook Han, Jeong‐Won Han, Jung‐Min Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
First experiences of high‐fidelity simulation training in junior nursing students in Korea
ConclusionThis study reported both positive and negative experiences of simulation. The results of this study could be used to set the level of task difficulty in simulation. Future simulation programs can be designed by reinforcing the positive experiences and modifying the negative results. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Suk Jeong Lee, Sang Suk Kim, Young‐Mi Park Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Relationships among sexual self‐concept and sexual risk cognition toward sexual self‐efficacy in adolescents: Cause‐and‐effect model testing
ConclusionBased on social cognitive theory and a structural equation model technique, this study confirmed the mediating role of sexual risk cognition in the relationship between sexual self‐concept and sexual self‐efficacy. Also, sexual self‐concept's direct and indirect effects explaining adolescents' sexual self‐efficacy were found in this study. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - October 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsiu‐Yueh HSU, Hsing‐Yi YU, Jiunn‐Horng LOU, Cheng‐Joo ENG Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Follow‐up study of the general and mental health of people living in temporary housing at 10 and 20 months after the Great East Japan Earthquake
ConclusionThis result shows the evacuees' prolonged psychological distress and strengthening sense of isolation. It will be necessary to monitor them carefully and provide support continuously over the long term. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - September 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Satoko Nagata, Atsushi Matsunaga, Chie Teramoto Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Nursing students' knowledge of and performance in communicating with patients with hearing impairment
ConclusionNursing students are lacking in knowledge and skills required for effective communication with patients with hearing impairment. Nurse educators should pay more attention to this issue as it is their responsibility to prepare nurses who are competent to deal with common issues they will face in practice. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - September 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohsen Adib‐Hajbaghery, Zahra Rezaei‐Shahsavarloo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Moral competence questionnaire for public health nurses in Japan: Scale development and psychometric validation
ConclusionThe construct validity and internal consistency reliability of the Moral Competence Questionnaire for Public Health Nurses were supported. This questionnaire reflected the characteristics of Japan's public health nursing practice and it may be used to assess current moral practice and need for continuing education. However, this questionnaire needs additional internal validity testing and possible item development. 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 - August 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kiyomi Asahara, Maasa Kobayashi, Wakanako Ono Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Adherence to diet and fluid restriction of individuals on hemodialysis treatment and affecting factors in Turkey
ConclusionBased on these results, regular training and information regarding diet and fluid restriction must be provided to individuals aged 21–35 years with no one in the family to help with their care, those who consumed salted food, or had interdialytic weight gain of 4.5 kg or more. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - August 13, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Dilek Efe, Semra Kocaöz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Nursing educators' perceptions about disaster preparedness and response in Istanbul and Miyazaki
ConclusionNursing educators were not thinking about what kinds of disasters occur in the areas where they currently teach and were underprepared to deal with disaster situations. To improve the perceptions of the nursing educators on DP&R, mass casualty care and disaster management skills need to be incorporated into formal education and training on disaster preparedness and workplace preparedness. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - August 8, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Seher Deniz Öztekin, Eric Edwin Larson, Gülay Altun Uğraş, Serpil Yüksel, Sevim Savaşer Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 25, 2014 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Development of a partnership causal model for couples undergoing fertility treatment
ConclusionThe results revealed that for a couple undergoing fertility treatments, a strong partnership maintains their QOL, and this could decrease the couples' distress (particularly in women). Partnership was also related to the variability of “medical professionals' support”. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Kyoko Asazawa, Akiko Mori Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Cross‐sectional online survey of research productivity in young Japanese nursing faculty
ConclusionThe research productivity of young nursing faculty appeared to be quite low. Strategies to enhance research productivity in young nursing faculty, such as encouraging the achievement of a doctoral degree or enrichment of research resources, should be undertaken. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Yumiko Oyama, Hiroki Fukahori, Mitsunori Miyashita, Miho Narama, Ayumi Kono, Fumi Atogami, Masayo Kashiwagi, Keiko Okaya, Emiko Takamizawa, Toyoko Yoshizawa Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Undergraduate nursing students' perceptions about disaster preparedness and response in Istanbul, Turkey, and Miyazaki, Japan: A cross‐sectional study
ConclusionDisaster characteristics were not described by one third of the students. Of the two‐thirds that were described, most were of events that were highly predictable because of their frequencies in the given areas. Universities need to target and then focus on high‐risk factors in their areas and have disaster plans for students who can provide triage and managerial nursing roles as disaster responders. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Seher Deniz Öztekin, Eric Edwin Larson, Serpil Yüksel, Gülay Altun Uğraş Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a home hazard modification program for reducing falls in urban community‐dwelling older adults: A randomized controlled trial
ConclusionHHMP has the potential to improve fall prevention awareness and home modification behaviors, and specifically decreased overall and indoor falls in 12 weeks in those aged 75 years and older in community‐dwelling older adults. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Tomoko Kamei, Fumiko Kajii, Yuko Yamamoto, Yukako Irie, Rumi Kozakai, Tomoko Sugimoto, Ayako Chigira, Naoakira Niino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Korean Work Environment Scales for Clinical Nurses
ConclusionThis final assessment tool will be used to improve nursing work. Further research must be conducted to verify the reliability and validity of this tool, and evaluations of nursing quality and patient results related to the nursing environment. (Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science)
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - July 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Jong‐Kyung Kim, Se‐Young Kim, Mi Yu, Myung Ja Kim, Kyoung‐A Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
