Readiness for Behavior Change in Patients Living With Ischemic Heart Disease
Conclusions
Patients are not adequately ready to change their health-related behaviors. Higher cardiovascular risk predicts higher readiness to change health behaviors. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Cognitive Dysfunction and Its Predictors in Adult Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Cognitive dysfunction is commonly seen in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy, age, and psychological factors increase susceptibility to cognitive dysfunction in adult patients with cancer. Oncology nurses should be aware that patients with cancer may be extremely vulnerable to cognitive dysfunction. Furthermore, age and psychological factors must be considered when developing symptom management and supportive care intervention programs to reduce the incidence of negative cognitive outcomes in this population. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Effect of a Nurse-Led Cognitive Behavioral Protocol on Depressive Symptoms and Coping Strategies of Dementia Caregivers
This study explored the effect of a nurse-led cognitive behavioral intervention on depressive symptoms and coping strategies among family caregivers of PWD in China.
Methods
This randomized controlled trial used data from a sample of 112 caregivers screened from 276 potential participants in a city in southeastern China. The sample was randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 56) and a control group (n = 56). The intervention group received five monthly in-home, nurse-led cognitive behavioral sessions and telephone consultations after each session. The control group received five monthly, short, general conversat...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Prevalence of Depression and Its Influence on the Quality of Life of Jordanians Living in Residential Care Facilities
Conclusions
Depression is common among NH residents in Jordan and is associated significantly with poor QoL. This study yielded empirical data that may be used to develop strategies to enhance or promote the mental health status and QoL of NH residents in Jordan. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Development of a Standardized Framework for Primary Nurse Specialists in Diabetes Care in China: A Delphi Study
Conclusions:
The core-competence system framework includes six core competencies, which represent the main characteristics of primary nurse specialists in diabetes care who are highly recommended by experts. It is important to keep in mind that this is only a theoretical framework and thus must be further tested in clinical practice settings in China. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Supportive Care Needs of Patients With Lung Cancer in Mainland China: A Cross-Sectional Study
This study aimed to describe the level of supportive care required by patients with lung cancer in China and to examine the relationships between supportive care needs and demographic factors and between supportive care needs and treatment variables.
Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive study design was adopted. Five hundred fifty-four patients with lung cancer were recruited using a convenience sampling method from inpatient departments in four tertiary teaching hospitals that are affiliated with a medical university in Anhui Province, China. The Nursing Professional Social Support Needs Scale and background informati...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
A Correlational Study of Skin Toxicity and Quality of Life in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer Receiving Targeted Therapy
This study was designed to explore changes in skin toxicity and quality of life (measured overall by three subscales) as well as the correlation between skin toxicity and overall quality of life over a 3-month period for patients with advanced lung cancer receiving oral targeted therapy.
Methods
This study used a longitudinal research design. Baseline data were collected before initiating targeted therapy. Data for the effects of targeted therapy on skin toxicity and quality of life were collected at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after therapy initiation. Data on skin toxicity were collected using the Common Terminology Criteri...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Validation of the Supportive Care Needs Survey Screening Tool Chinese Version for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer in Taiwan
Conclusions
The SCNS-ST9-C is a brief, low-burden, and psychometrically valid instrument that may be applied in ethnically Chinese settings. This tool takes 1–2 minutes to complete. Further testing of the psychometrics of this instrument in different cancer populations is recommended. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Needs Assessments Enhance Patient-Centered Care Quality
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 20, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
What Are the Barriers at Home and School to Healthy Eating?: Overweight/Obese Child and Parent Perspectives
Conclusions:
These environment-related barriers may be resolved through changes in the behavior of children, parents, and teachers as well as through the continued efforts of schools, community stakeholders, and policymakers, all of whose cooperation is essential to fostering a healthy food environment for children. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
An Exploration of Factors Related to Quality of Life in Indonesian Care Workers in Home-Based Care Settings
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
This study facilitated understanding of the stress on ICWs and the impact of social support on their QoL. The findings suggest that new immigrants in Taiwan should be introduced to foreign care workers or nursing attendants. Moreover, long-term-care-related teachers should work with home care institutions or agencies to develop a teaching model for innovative care skills to relieve the perceived stress of ICWs. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Effects of Smoking and Physical Activity on the Pulmonary Function of Young University Nursing Students in Cáceres (Spain)
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Our findings confirmed a deterioration in pulmonary function in smokers who did not perform moderate or vigorous PA. The level of PA performed was positively related to pulmonary function in smokers, whereas in nonsmokers, improvements were only significant in LA–CA. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Nursing Students' Perceptions of Nursing Metaparadigms: A Phenomenological Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The participants in this study characterized humans with well-being, transcendence, adaptation and interaction skills with their environment, and harmony beyond physiological mechanisms, which was considered to be promising for the perception of future nurses. It is recommended for nursing educators to enable their students to raise their professional awareness and to internalize professional values. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Work-Related Predictors of Sleep Quality in Chinese Nurses: Testing a Path Analysis Model
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
Sleep quality in Chinese nurses is influenced directly and indirectly by various modifiable work-related factors. Interventions such as adjusting work shifts and reducing job burdens should be prioritized by administrative staff to ensure the sleep quality and clinical performance of Chinese nurses and to subsequently improve nursing care quality. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Work Environment Satisfaction and Retention Intention Among Nursing Administrators in Taiwan
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
Length of administrator position tenure was significantly correlated with nursing administrator retention. Moreover, intention to stay among junior administrators was particularly affected by the support and caring domain. Therefore, it is recommended that nursing departments develop effective strategies to assist and encourage junior administrators to strengthen their career prospects and satisfaction. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 17, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
