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Moderating Effects of Nurses' Organizational Support on the Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment
This study suggests that organizational support perception will develop a sense of belonging, and this will help improve nurses’ job satisfaction and organizational commitment. This kind of relationship is rarely discussed in the research literature, and it can be applied for human resources management of nursing staff. (Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - May 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Chang, C.-S. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

A Nurse-Led Multidisciplinary Intervention to Improve Cardiovascular Disease Profile of Patients
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of a structured screening and nurse-based intervention on cardiovascular risk factors. In patients with established cardiovascular disease, a cardiovascular risk profile was assessed, and lifestyle was evaluated by using an automated questionnaire. A multidisciplinary team proposed an integral individualized plan of care on the basis of these assessments. During follow-up, a nurse-led lifestyle intervention program and the best medical treatment were offered. A total of 328 outpatients were included. After screening, a follow-up term of at least 1 year was reached in 176 pat...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - May 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: van den Wijngaart, L. S., Sieben, A., van der Vlugt, M., de Leeuw, F. E., Bredie, S. J. H. Tags: Intervention Studies Source Type: research

Lack of Physical Activity in Hispanic Adults
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Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - May 5, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Loya, J. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Midwest Nursing Research Society News
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Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Herrick, L. M., Madigan, E. Tags: Information Exchange Source Type: research

Psychometric Evaluation of the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale
This study psychometrically evaluated an instrument that operationalizes frequency of nurse-provided spiritual care, the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale (NSCTS). The 17-item NSCTS, with an established content validity index of 0.88, was administered online to registered nurses (RNs) in four hospitals. Responses from 554 RNs (24% response rate), most who identified as Christian, provided evidence for the NSCTS’ reliability and validity. Internal reliability was supported by an alpha coefficient of .93. Validity was evidenced by item-total correlations ranging from .40 to .80, low to modest direct correlations ...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Mamier, I., Taylor, E. J. Tags: Research Methods Source Type: research

Self-Management Interventions in Stages 1 to 4 Chronic Kidney Disease: An Integrative Review
The prevalence, effect on health outcomes, and economic impact of chronic kidney disease (CKD) have created interest in self-management interventions to help slow disease progression to kidney failure. Seven studies were reviewed to identify knowledge gaps and future directions for research. All studies were published between 2010 and 2013; no investigations were conducted in the United States. Knowledge gaps included the focus on medical self-management tasks with no attention to role or emotional tasks, lack of family involvement during intervention delivery, and an inability to form conclusions about the efficacy of int...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Welch, J. L., Johnson, M., Zimmerman, L., Russell, C. L., Perkins, S. M., Decker, B. S. Tags: Review Paper Source Type: research

Defining Technology Dependence in Children and Adolescents
The purpose of this review was to identify current terms and definitions used to identify and describe children and adolescents who require technology. A total of 400 articles published from January 2000 through May 2012 were reviewed; 26 articles met the inclusion criteria. The review included only primary research studies that focused on a child and adolescent sample (birth to 18 years old) who required technology. Current terms and definitions used to describe children and adolescents who require technology include technology and complex care. Technology is a constant in both terminology and definitions, and it differen...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Spratling, R. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Decisional Involvement Among Staff Nurses Based on Educational Level and Certification Status
Mechanisms to enhance the work environment are nurse decisional involvement (DI), obtainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree, and specialty certification. The purpose of this descriptive comparative study was to determine the difference between actual and preferred DI of staff nurses on the overall Decisional Involvement Scale (DIS), the differences based on its subscales, and those based on education level and certification. The sample included 163 staff nurses from a Midwestern health care organization. A statistically significant difference was found between actual and preferred DI, but no difference was found based...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Ugur, E., Scherb, C. A., Specht, J. K. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Community Leader Perceptions of the Health Needs of Older Adults
The purpose of this needs assessment was to determine community leader perceptions of health-related needs and resources available to rural-dwelling older adults as part of a community–academic partnership in the rural Midwest. A community advisory board, in accordance with community-based participatory research principles, was influential in study design and implementation. Key informant interviews (N = 30) were conducted with community leaders including professionals from schools, businesses, churches, and health care as well as government officials. Thematic analysis revealed "Family Is Central," "Heritage," "Stre...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Goris, E. D., Schutte, D. L., Rivard, J. L., Schutte, B. C. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research

Test of a Process Evaluation Checklist to Improve Neonatal Pain Practices
The Evidence-Based Practice Identification and Change (EPIC) strategy is a multifaceted knowledge translation intervention. Although the intervention promoted evidence-based practice, the process of delivering the intervention components is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to determine the construct validity of the Process Evaluation Checklist developed for monitoring the fidelity of implementing the intervention to improve neonatal pain practices (i.e., documentation of ordering and administration of sucrose). A case study design was used. A research practice council in a single Neonatal Intensive Care U...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Yamada, J., Stevens, B., Sidani, S., Watt-Watson, J. Tags: Intervention Studies Source Type: research

Motivational Interviewing to Improve Diabetes Outcomes in African Americans Adults With Diabetes
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a motivational interviewing intervention (MII) on regimen adherence and diabetes markers among African Americans with diabetes. Sixty-two participants were assigned to the usual care (UC; n = 36) or MII (n = 26) groups. UC participants received the usual clinic care. MII participants received a maximum of six motivational interviewing (MI) sessions over 3 months. Outcome variables were obtained at baseline and 3-month follow-up. Data were obtained using medical records, self-reports, and glucose monitor and accelerometer print-outs. MII significantly increased the od...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Chlebowy, D. O., El-Mallakh, P., Myers, J., Kubiak, N., Cloud, R., Wall, M. P. Tags: Intervention Studies Source Type: research

Shifting the Patient Education Paradigm
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Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - April 13, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Conn, V. S. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Midwest Nursing Research Society News
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Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - February 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lach, H. W., Buckwalter, K. C. Tags: Information Exchange Source Type: research

Data Validation and Other Strategies for Data Entry
This article identifies some basic strategies using Microsoft® Excel, which is an inexpensive method of data entry that can be used when research budgets are constrained. Data files can be structured so that out-of-range values cannot be entered. When string variables are entered, researchers may be inconsistent in the way they code responses. Data validation can be accomplished through the use of restricting response options and skipping items can be avoided by using count functions to tabulate the number of valid responses. We also discuss advantages and disadvantages of several methods of data entry, including using...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - February 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Kupzyk, K. A., Cohen, M. Z. Tags: Research Methods Source Type: research

Methodological Challenges of Validating a Clinical Decision-Making Tool in the Practice Environment
Validating a measurement tool intended for use in the practice environment poses challenges that may not be present when validating a tool intended solely for research purposes. The aim of this article is to describe the methodological challenges of validating a clinical decision-making tool, the Oncology Acuity Tool, which nurses use to make nurse assignment and staffing decisions prospectively each shift. Data were derived from a larger validation study, during which several methodological challenges arose. Revisions to the tool, including conducting iterative feedback cycles with end users, were necessary before the val...
Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - February 25, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Brennan, C. W., Daly, B. J. Tags: Research Methods Source Type: research