Incidence and Risk Factors for Delirium in Older Patients Following Intensive Care Unit Admission: A Prospective Observational Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
Delirium is a common aggravation in older patients following ICU admission. The factors found in this study to be independently associated with delirium include poor sleep quality and physical restraints. Both critical care physicians and nurses should pay greater attention to the quality of the ICU stay experienced by their older patients. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 30, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Effects of Art and Reminiscence Therapy on Agitated Behaviors Among Older Adults With Dementia
Conclusions
The findings of this study support that art therapy may have a positive effect on dementia-associated agitated behaviors in institutionalized older adults. Reminiscence therapy activities conducted weekly for 50 minutes each session did not reach statistically significant implications. It is suggested that future studies consider conducting art and reminiscence therapies for a 16-week duration with two weekly sessions to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy. The duration of follow-up should be extended as well in future studies. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 30, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Job Demands and the Effects on Quality of Life of Employed Family Caregivers of Older Adults With Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background
Employed family caregivers are affected by job demands, which can affect quality of care provided to recipients. However, it is important to understand how job demands and the ability to reconcile employment and caregiving influence family caregivers’ quality of life.
Purpose
The aim of this study was to examine the extent to which job demands influenced quality of life for employed family caregivers of older adults with dementia in Taiwan.
Methods
This cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data from self-completed questionnaires collected from December 2010 to December 2011. Participants were 214 e...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 30, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Autonomy in Long-Term Care and Nurses’ Participation in Health Policy
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 30, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life for Older Persons With Cognitive Impairment After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Systematic Review
Conclusions
We recommend nursing care interventions for older persons with cognitive impairment be initiated immediately after surgery for hip fracture to prevent a significant decline in HRQoL. Further examination of interventions that are effective in maintaining HRQoL for these patients such as interdisciplinary care is necessary. In addition, the influences of hip fracture type and surgical approach on changes in HRQoL suggest a need for further investigations to determine what contributed to the observed inconsistencies in the outcomes. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
The Effects of Aromatherapy on Postpartum Women: A Systematic Review
Conclusions
This systematic review may serve as a reference for healthcare workers in caring for postpartum women. Aromatherapy may be applied as a noninvasive complementary intervention to promote physio-psychological comfort in postpartum women. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS Source Type: research
Development of Fertility Preparedness Scale for Women Receiving Fertility Treatment
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
This scale is valid and reliable for measuring the fertility preparedness of women who receive fertility treatment. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Fear of Dementia Scale for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Conclusions
The Fear of Dementia Scale for older adults was shown to be valid and reliable. Therefore, this scale may be used to accurately measure the fear of dementia in elderly individuals. Using this scale to identify the level of fear of dementia will facilitate the early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dementia. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Smartphone Addiction Levels and the Association With Communication Skills in Nursing and Medical School Students
Background
The use of smartphones among young people is quite common. However, smartphones are associated with negative effects when used excessively. It has been reported that smartphone use may adversely affect learning in the classroom, cause safety issues, and negatively affect interpersonal communications.
Purpose
The aims of this study were to determine the level of smartphone addiction among nursing and medical school students and to examine the effect of smartphone addiction level on communication skills.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted with medical school and nursing students at a public u...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Determinants of Workplace Bullying Types and Their Relationship With Depression Among Female Nurses
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
Nursing administrators should establish workplace-bullying prevention and management strategies by setting reasonable and equal workloads for nurses, assigning tasks equitably, and building depression-related support and consultation groups. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Determining Factors That Influence Nurses' Perceptions of Quality Implementations Conducted in Hospitals in Turkey
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
Because nurses do not participate effectively in quality management program implementations, they perceive these efforts as unnecessary and the responsibility of the quality control department. It is very important to ensure that all care-service providers participate to effectively implement quality management programs in hospitals and to encourage the adoption of a culture of patient safety in all institutions. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Development of a Simple and Practical Delirium Screening Tool for Use in Surgical Wards
Conclusions
We created a screening tool for delirium using factors that were regularly observed and recorded by nurses. This tool is simple and practical and has adequate diagnostic accuracy. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Impacts of Fatigue, Stress, and Perceived Health Status on Women With Rheumatic Diseases: A Comparison Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
The findings support the theory that RDs have a negative impact on perceived stress and fatigue in women. Physical function, bodily pain, and general health may be the most significantly affected domains of perceived physical health in women with RDs. Of note, with the exception of the vitality subscale, RDs did not adversely affect the perceived mental health of participants with RD in this study. Healthcare professionals should cooperate with clinical rheumatologists, psychologists, and physiotherapists to provide comprehensive care that includes long-term education to help patient...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Gender Differences in Hypertension Treatment and Control in Young Adults
Conclusions
The factors affecting the treatment and control of hypertension differed between the two genders. Therefore, healthcare providers should consider the differences in the factors between the two genders in early adulthood. To improve the treatment and control of hypertension, the guidelines for treatment interventions and management should be gender-specific from early adulthood. Nurses should actively suggest health-related behavioral modifications such as performing aerobic exercise for young adult men and reducing alcohol consumption for women. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of the Knowledge and Beliefs About Pain in Elderly Patients With Dementia Questionnaire
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
This preliminary validation study showed the high acceptability, reliability, and validity of the KBPED-C for hospital nurses. Future studies may use this questionnaire to explore the beliefs and knowledge of nurses regarding pain in older adult patients with dementia. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 13, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
