Using a Text Mining Approach to Explore the Recording Quality of a Nursing Record System
Conclusions:
The results of this study show that text mining is an effective approach to auditing the quality of electronic nursing records. SAS Text Miner software was shown to identify inappropriate nursing record content quickly and efficiently. Furthermore, the results of this study may be included in in-service education teaching materials to promote the writing of better nursing records to improve the quality of electronic nursing records. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Stress, Workplace Violence, and Burnout in Nurses Working in King Abdullah Medical City During Al-Hajj Season
This study used a descriptive correlational design. A convenience sample of 118 nurses completed the Perceived Stress Scale, the Maslach Burnout Inventory, and the modified version of the Joint Programme on Workplace Violence in the Health Sector published by the International Labour Office in Geneva. Data analysis was done using an independent samples t test and Pearson product–moment correlation.
Results:
One hundred eighteen nurses completed the study. Over two thirds (65%) were female, and 56% reported experiencing at least one type of violence, of which bullying/mobbing, racial harassment, threats, and physical v...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Relationship Between the Quality of Work and Organizational Commitment of Prison Nurses
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
This study supports that work-related quality of life affects organizational commitment positively. Therefore, regulating working conditions by taking into consideration employee security will positively affect job satisfaction in terms of both the institution and the employee. Moreover, as nurses do not only work in hospitals, taking this action should also work in different settings. Administrators should ensure the work-related quality of life of the prison nurses by understanding the difficulties of prison nursing. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Predictors of Caregiver Burden in Caregivers of Bedridden Patients
Conclusions/Implications of Practice
The support provided to caregivers by home healthcare units is important in terms of protecting the physical, mental, and social health conditions of caregivers and preventing the exacerbation of caregiver burden. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Alcohol Consumption as a Moderator of Anxiety and Sleep Quality
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
People who sleep poorly should avoid misusing alcohol to self-treat poor sleep quality or anxiety and should instead utilize sleep hygiene education and mental healthcare. Daily alcohol consumption may be a moderator between anxiety status and sleep quality. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Investigation of the Experiences of Mothers Living Through Prenatal Loss Incidents: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
In the aftermath of fetal death, health professionals should use insightful and empathic communication skills to help mothers cope with their loss. In addition, some of the participants wanted to see their babies, and some did not. Thus, individualized care is very important for women who experience pregnancy loss. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Comparisons of Health Promoting Behavior, Depression, and Life Satisfaction Between Older Adults in Rural Areas in South Korea Living in Group Homes and at Home
Background:
In South Korea, population aging is advancing at a more rapid rate in rural areas than urban areas, leading to a particularly high percentage of rural-dwelling older adults.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to examine and compare health promoting behaviors, depression, and life satisfaction between rural-dwelling older adults who live, respectively, in group homes and at home.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed. Study participants included 160 older adults aged 65 years and older who were living in group homes (n = 80) and at home (n = 80) in Gyeonggi province, South Kore...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Mediating Effects of Social Support on Depression and Suicidal Ideation in Older Korean Adults With Hypertension Who Live Alone
Conclusions:
Social support was identified as an important variable for older adults with chronic illness who lived alone. Interventions that include social support hold the potential to reduce depression and suicidal ideation in this population. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Maintaining and Improving Psychological Well-Being
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Environment-Friendly Practices in Operating Rooms in Turkey
Conclusions:
Although most hospitals did not have a special team to recommend and enforce environment-friendly procedures, the OR nurses did their best to protect the environment. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Nutritional and Social Contexts of Celiac Disease in Women: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
This study shows that celiac disease and its treatment reduce mental and social quality of life in women. Organizations and public institutions should carry out public awareness campaigns targeting celiac disease and promote quality of life in sufferers of celiac disease in general. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Factors Influencing Self-Care Competence in Korean Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study is designed to examine and identify the factors influencing self-care competence in Korean women with rheumatoid arthritis.
Methods:
A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed. Participants included 132 women aged 20 years or older who were visiting rheumatoid arthritis outpatient clinics at hospitals in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Measures included a demographics form, Self-as-Carer Inventory, Korean Activities of Daily Living scale, Visual Analogue Scale, Mishel Uncertainty in Illness Scale–Community Form, and Self-esteem Scale.
Results:
The analyses illustrated the significance of the p...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Psychosocial Predictors of Adjustment to Disability Among Patients With Breast Cancer: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The participants had a moderate level of disability acceptance. Disability acceptance is an important factor in the psychosocial adaptation to cancer. Healthcare staff should pay special attention to low scores for this factor and explore the potential of psychological interventions to effectively reduce the posttraumatic stress response, encourage the adoption of positive coping strategies, and hasten disability acceptance and return to society. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
How Do Hospitalized Adolescents Feel Safe? A Qualitative Study
Conclusions:
Hospitalized adolescents stated that healthcare services should provide comprehensive support in a relaxing environment that allows them to retain their human dignity and that elicits feelings of psychological safety. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Development and Psychometric Testing of the Registered Nurses’ Perceptions of Rewarding Scale
Conclusions:
The RNREWS is a valid and reliable instrument for acquiring knowledge regarding the perspective of RNs on rewarding in the nursing context. The results enhance the understanding of the range of rewards that may be implemented in the nursing profession and may assist human resources managers and administrators to formulate effective reward systems for their RNs to improve the rewarding and retention of nursing professionals. However, cultural equivalence and linguistic differences must be considered if this scale is to be applied in other countries or environments. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
