Family caregivers: Important but often poorly understood
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 27, Issue 23-24, Page 4242-4244, December 2018. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Patricia M. Davidson,
Martha Allison Abshire,
Glenn Paull,
Sarah L. Szanton Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Living with my small stomach: The experiences of post ‐bariatric surgery patients within 1 year after discharge
ConclusionsHow to modify one's life is the main concern of postbariatric patients. These patients need to either engage in the process of making life modifications or suffer from complications.Relevance to clinical practicePatients need support and health education regarding living with their small stomach. In addition, we should be more sensitive about the need to detect malabsorption early. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Hsiu ‐Chin Lin,
Lee‐Ing Tsao Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Tai chi and yoga in residential aged care: Perspectives of participants: A qualitative study
ConclusionsThe modified programmes of tai chi and yoga was acceptable, appropriate, enjoyable and helpful. Both tai chi and yoga appear to provide appropriate physical exercise and opportunities for older persons to enhance their quality of life through interaction of physical, emotional and intellectual wellness domains.Relevance to clinical practiceThe 14 ‐week modified programmes of tai chi and yoga could be applied to frail older RAC population to promote health and active ageing. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Padmapriya Saravanakumar,
Isabel J Higgins,
Pamela J Van Der Riet,
David Sibbritt Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Health ‐promoting leadership: A qualitative study from experienced nurses’ perspective
ConclusionHealth ‐promoting work environments enable nurses to flourish. Having ample autonomy is therefore important to nurses so that when they face new challenges, they see them as a way of using and developing their competencies. Although most nurses claim their own leaders are not health promoting, they have a clear understanding of how a health‐promoting leader should act. The health‐promoting leader should not only be attentive and promote skills development, but also cater for nurses’ meaningfulness.Relevance to clinical practiceNurses in primary health care understand a health ‐promoting work environment...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Trude Furunes,
Anita Kaltveit,
Kristin Akerjordet Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Triggers and decision ‐making patterns for receiving total knee arthroplasty among older adults with knee osteoarthritis: A qualitative descriptive study
ConclusionHealthcare providers of older patients with knee osteoarthritis must carefully assess their characteristics, especially age, occupation and previous total knee arthroplasty, to guide them in deciding to undergo total knee arthroplasty. Clinicians also need to provide appropriate information about osteoarthritis care, pain medications, total knee arthroplasty, the relationship between knee osteoarthritis pain and quality of life, as well as the relationship between preoperative status and postoperative long ‐term outcomes for older adults to maintain their quality of life.Relevance to clinical practiceOur findin...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Kuo ‐Yao Hsu,
Yun‐Fang Tsai,
Wen‐Ling Yeh,
Dave W. Chen,
Ching‐Yen Chen,
Yi‐Wen Wang Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effect of mobile messaging apps on cardiac patient knowledge of coronary artery disease risk factors and adherence to a healthy lifestyle
ConclusionThis study concluded that WhatsApp was an effective health intervention in increasing coronary artery disease patient's knowledge and subsequently increasing their adherence to healthy lifestyles.Relevance to clinical practiceIn clinical setting, mobile messaging apps are useful in information delivery and efficient patient monitory. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Yea Hung Tang,
Mei Chan Chong,
Yan Piaw Chua,
Ping Lei Chui,
Li Yoong Tang,
Norsiah Rahmat Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
“Experiences of the burden of treatment”—Patient reports of facilitated subcutaneous immunoglobulin treatment in adults with immunodeficiency
ConclusionsThe opportunity to be given the best possible treatment plan adjusted for each patient's situation is central. Healthcare professionals should discuss the different aspects that can promote and inhibit the outcomes of treatment.Relevance to clinical practiceThe results can help professionals to understand different factors that may impinge on the patients ’ everyday life when they are forced into a lifelong treatment regimen. This knowledge is also important for nurses who have a responsibility to promote health concerning patients with long‐term conditions in general. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Christina Petersson,
Ramona Fust,
Carina Hagstedt,
Per W ågström,
Åsa Nilsdotter‐Augustinsson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Issue Information
Journal of Clinical Nursing, Volume 27, Issue 23-24, Page 4235-4238, December 2018. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Workplace violence perpetrated by clients of health care: A need for safety and trauma ‐informed care
ConclusionHealthcare services can be experienced as stressful environments. Coupled with high incidences of past trauma, clients ’ assessment of risk and safety can be compromised resulting in inappropriate reactivity when staff are trying to provide care. Care provision can be perceived as a threat to clients’ physical and psychological safety, activating the fight protective response resulting in aggression. Understandi ng and applying neuroscience and implementing a cultural change of trauma‐informed care have the potential to reduce workplace violence. Even with these understandings, it is imperative that healthc...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jill Beattie,
Debra Griffiths,
Kelli Innes,
Julia Morphet Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nurse Spiritual Therapeutics Scale: Psychometric Evaluation Among Cancer Patients
ConclusionThis initial psychometric evaluation of the 18 ‐item C‐NSTS demonstrated it to be a valid and reliable instrument to assess cancer patients’ wishes regarding nurse‐provided spiritual care in the Chinese culture.Relevance to clinical practiceThese findings could be used for spiritual care, hospice and palliative care, undergraduate or graduate studies.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Haiyan Xie,
Elizabeth Johnston Taylor,
Mengqi Li,
Ying Wang,
Tao Liang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Risk factors of intraoperative pressure injuries in patients undergoing digestive surgery: A retrospective study
ConclusionThe incidence of pressure injuries in our study was lower than those reported in the previous studies. Accessing preoperative skin under compression, preoperative physical activity, surgical position and extra intraoperative pressure was considered to be significant for preventing pressure injuries.Relevance to clinical practiceThe findings suggest that preoperative skin under compression, preoperative physical activity, surgical position and extra intraoperative pressure are associated with intraoperative pressure injuries in patients undergoing digestive surgery.This article is protected by copyright. All right...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Can Xiong,
Xinglian Gao,
Qiong Ma,
Ying Yang,
Zengyan Wang,
Wenjing Yu,
Lei Yu Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Healthcare professionals ’ competence in digitalization: a systematic review
ConclusionHealthcare organizations should both pay attention to the social environment of a workplace and create a positive atmosphere if they want to improve the response to digitalization. The successful implementation of new technology requires organizational and collegial supportRelevance to clinical practiceRecommendations for clinical practice include: development of competence in digitalization by healthcare professionals when using technological equipment to minimize errors; provision of sufficient resources, equipment and room for technology usage; and provision of regular education that considers the participants...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenni Konttila,
Heidi Siira,
Helvi Kyng äs,
Minna Lahtinen,
Satu Elo,
Maria Kääriäinen,
Pirjo Kaakinen,
Anne Oikarinen,
Miyae Yamakawa,
Sakiko Fukui,
Momoe Utsumi,
Yoko Higami,
Akari Higuchi,
Kristina Mikkonen Tags: Review Source Type: research
Nurses experiences of caring for older patients afflicted by delirium in a neurological department
ConclusionsNurses experienced a relationship with patients with delirium that was influenced by a lack of knowledge about communication with such patients. This resulted in a lack of person ‐centred care and knowledge about the patient's habitual condition and life story, hence nurses did not discover the patient's initial delirium. Inadequate and unstructured documentation did the nursing effort initiated late so the patient's delirium was developing. Uncertainty caused lack of dial ogue between nurses, which afflicted the partnership and relation between the patient and the nurse. A fast pace workload affected relation...
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Susanne Kristiansen,
Hanne Konradsen,
Malene Beck Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Healthcare professionals ’ competence in digitalization: a systematic review
Journal of Clinical Nursing,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Jenni Konttila,
Heidi Siira,
Helvi Kyng äs,
Minna Lahtinen,
Satu Elo,
Maria Kääriäinen,
Pirjo Kaakinen,
Anne Oikarinen,
Miyae Yamakawa,
Sakiko Fukui,
Momoe Utsumi,
Yoko Higami,
Akari Higuchi,
Kristina Mikkonen Source Type: research
Nurses experiences of caring for older patients afflicted by delirium in a neurological department
Journal of Clinical Nursing,Volume 0, Issue ja, -Not available-. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - October 30, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Susanne Kristiansen,
Hanne Konradsen,
Malene Beck Source Type: research
