Brazilian questionnaire of competencies of oncology nurses: Construction and test of content validation
ConclusionThe instrument is concise and clear, resulting in a valid content on test pilot in conducting a self-assessment the oncology nurses. It can be used to facilitate decision-making by identifying sub-dimensions that require attention in nursing education to improve patient care. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 10, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Effects of applying a patient assessment form based on the health functional patterns on nursing student's attitude and skills in developing nursing process
ConclusionApplying nursing assessment using the patient assessment form based on Gordon's functional health patterns can improve the students' learning in developing nursing process. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 7, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The “five senses of success” in nursing students: Assessing first-year support engagement
ConclusionIdentifying lesser known services early in the first year will ensure that students are supported and encouraged to use all services, contributing to their sense of success at university. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 7, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Moving from fear to realization: Family engagement in tuberculosis prevention in children living in tuberculosis Sundanese households in Indonesia
ConclusionsThis study showed how a family moves from fear to the realization of tuberculosis transmission risks. Its findings are useful for nurses to provide optimum care in order to prevent tuberculosis transmission to children with household contact by providing both education and counseling for families. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 7, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Symptom distress and interference among cancer patients with osteoradionecrosis of jaw: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionsORNJ patients suffered mainly from limited mouth opening and other maxillofacial symptoms. The problem of limited mouth opening was more severe in patients with longer time to onset of ORNJ after radiotherapy. ORNJ patients commonly had symptom distress, which influenced their quality of life. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 4, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Incidence, risk factors, and cumulative risk of delirium among ICU patients: A case-control study
ConclusionThe incidence of delirium remained high. Thus, nurses shall strengthen the monitoring of delirium, regularly access the patient's level of calmness, and limit the use of physical restraint. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 2, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Research-training needs of clinical nurses: A cross-national study among tertiary hospitals in China
ConclusionsNurses’ scientific research participation and self-rated research ability were below the optimal despite that they had relatively high research-training needs. Nurses should be provided further research training with tailored content to their characteristics and capacity. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - June 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

A cross-sectional study on oncology nurses’ knowledge and practice of oral mucositis among cancer patients in Jordan
ConclusionThe knowledge and compliance with OM management guidelines among Jordanian oncology nurses need to be improved. National OM prevention and management guidelines are adopted in Jordan. Continuing education and training are also recommended. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The mediating role of organizational commitment between calling and work engagement of nurses: A cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThe mediation effect of organizational commitment was verified, which provided a comprehensive understanding of how calling impacted work engagement. Moreover, administrators should not only promote interventions to increase work engagement but also pay attention to calling and organizational commitment so as to improve their work engagement. Taken together, increased level of work engagement is required in the current nursing field. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Role of nurses in improving patient safety: Evidence from surgical complications in 21 countries
ConclusionsA higher proportion of nurses is associated with higher patient safety resulting from lower surgical complications and adverse clinical outcomes in OECD countries. Hence, we alert policy makers about the risk of underestimating the impact of nurses on improving patient safety as well as the quality of health care services in OECD countries. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 25, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Nurses’ lived experiences of professional autonomy
ConclusionDue to the intense interaction between nurses and patients, a better quality of care will be achieved if the professional autonomy of nurses is ensured. Healthcare authorities and hospital managers should provide the framework and permit the nurses to practically exercise full independence in the workplace. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 23, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Myocardial infarction patient learning needs: Comparison of patient, family member and nurse perceptions
ConclusionPatients, family members, and nurses have different perceptions regarding the learning needs of patients with myocardial infarction. To create adequate intervention to meet patient's learning needs, there should be an accurate assessment. The results of this study support the importance of patient-centered, individualized education and attention to learning priorities. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The effect of goal setting in asthma self-management education: A systematic review
ConclusionThis systematic review highlighted the potential of a goal setting technique in the asthma self-management education. However, due to the limitations of the quality and quantity of the included literature, more rigorous studies are needed. In the future, better effective study protocol combining with goal setting approach and other behavior technique is needed to further investigate. (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Editorial Board
Publication date: 10 April 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 6, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Contents
Publication date: 10 April 2019Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences, Volume 6, Issue 2Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Nursing Sciences - May 6, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research