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The Effect of Hypnosis on Anxiety in Patients With Cancer: A Meta ‐Analysis
ABSTRACT BackgroundAnxiety is a common form of psychological distress in patients with cancer. One recognized nonpharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety for various populations is hypnotherapy or hypnosis. However, its effect in reducing anxiety in cancer patients has not been systematically evaluated. AimThis meta‐analysis was designed to synthesize the immediate and sustained effects of hypnosis on anxiety of cancer patients and to identify moderators for these hypnosis effects. MethodsQualified studies including randomized controlled trials (RCT) and pre‐post design studies were identified by searching seven ...
Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Pei ‐Ying Chen, Ying‐Mei Liu, Mei‐Ling Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Moral Distress in Nurses Providing Direct Patient Care at an Academic Medical Center
ABSTRACT BackgroundMoral distress is the psychological response to knowing the appropriate action but not being able to act due to constraints. Previous authors reported moral distress among nurses, especially those that work in critical care units. AimsThe aims of this study were: (1) to examine the level of moral distress among nurses who work at an academic health system, (2) to compare the level of moral distress in nurses who work across specialty units at an academic health system, (3) to compare moral distress by the demographic characteristics of nurses and work experience variables, and (4) to identify demographic...
Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Janet Sirilla, Kathrynn Thompson, Todd Yamokoski, Mark D. Risser, Esther Chipps Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Predictors of Readiness for Hospital Discharge After Birth: Building Evidence for Practice
ABSTRACT BackgroundPreparation for hospital discharge after birth became a global concern when hospitals in many developing countries began implementing shorter lengths of stay for uncomplicated deliveries. A mother's perceived readiness for hospital discharge may be influenced by many factors that can ultimately shape postdischarge outcomes. AimsThe purpose of this study was to explore the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum predictors of discharge readiness, including nursing educational practices that are predictive of postpartum mothers’ perceptions of readiness for hospital discharge. MethodsThe Adaptation to Tr...
Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Gabriella Malagon ‐Maldonado, Cynthia D. Connelly, Ruth A. Bush Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effects of Rapid Vaccine Injection Without Aspiration and Applying Manual Pressure Before Vaccination on Pain and Crying Time in Infants
ABSTRACT AimTo compare effects of rapid injection without aspiration and 10‐second manual pressure before injection on pain severity and crying time in 4‐ to 6‐month‐old infants given the vaccine DTaP/IPV/Hib. MethodsThis is a randomized double‐blind controlled study. The study population included all the infants presenting for DTaP/IPV/Hib to two family health centers between April and August in 2015. The study sample included 128 infants based on confidence interval of 95% and statistical power of 80%. The sample was divided into four groups: manual pressure, rapid injection without aspiration, manual pressure ...
Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: İlknur Göl, Süheyla Altuğ Özsoy Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Use of Virtual Simulation to Impact Nursing Students ’ Cognitive and Affective Knowledge of Evidence‐Based Practice
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Source: Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing - January 31, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Cynthia L. Foronda, Krysia Warren Hudson, Chakra Budhathoki Tags: Teaching EBP Column Source Type: research