Development and Validity Testing of an Assessment Tool for Domestic Elder Abuse
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The results of validity testing established the preliminary validity of this assessment tool. In addition, as self-neglect is known to damage the well-being of older adults, six of the eight items assessing self-neglect were retained in the ATDEA despite their failure to meet the threshold I-CVI of .78. The remaining two self-neglect items were not included in the ATDEA because of excessively low I-CVI scores ( (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Validation of the Korean Version of the MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
Background:
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is an important concept in patients with cardiac diseases, including myocardial infarction (MI). Disease-specific tools offer valuable insights into the impact of a disease on various aspects of a patient’s life.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the MacNew Heart Disease HRQoL Questionnaire (Korean MacNew).
Methods:
One hundred thirty-six patients who had experienced MI about 3 months earlier were recruited from two tertiary hospitalsin South Korea. The internal consistency and various types of valid...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Care Needs of Patients at the End of Life With a Noncancer Diagnosis Who Live at Home
Conclusions:
End-of-life stage and initial score on the Palliative Performance Scale were found to have a significant influence on the multidimensional care needs of patients with a noncancer diagnosis. Thus, healthcare professionals should assess patient care needs according to disease trajectory to provide continuous and holistic care. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Inequity of Palliative Care for Non-Cancer Patients
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - March 21, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
The Effectiveness of Function-Focused Care Interventions in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Our review found scientific evidence that FFC interventions improve functional abilities across various levels of cognitive function in nursing homes. Nursing homes may employ effective strategies to maximize the effects of FFC interventions and use educational materials to teach caregivers to implement FFC interventions competently. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Source Type: research
The Relationship Between Nursing Workload, Quality of Care, and Nursing Payment in Intensive Care Units
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Data from the patient classification database, quality monitoring database, and medical cost database indicate excessive nursing workload and underpayment from the Taiwan NHI program. Current nursing workload was significantly associated with care quality. This study provides empirical data for administrators to consider when revising nursing staffing and NHI payment policies. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Nursing Staff Characteristics on Resident Outcomes in Nursing Homes
Background:
The outlook of administrative staff and registered nurses (RNs) plays a critical role in the management of nursing homes. No previous study has compared the outcomes of nursing homes with RNs on staff with those of nursing homes without RNs on staff in Korea.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between nurse-led nursing homes, staff turnover, and resident outcomes in nursing homes in Korea.
Methods:
Using a cross-sectional design, 36 nursing homes with 30 or more beds participated. Primary data included 15 quality indicators.
Results:
Nursing homes with RNs had statistic...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Moving Into Action: The Master Key to Patient Education
Conclusions:
Study findings provide a complete picture of patient education and challenge managers to develop new strategies to plan and implement appropriate changes. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Effectiveness of a Tailored Lifestyle Management Program for Middle-Aged Women With Coronary Artery Disease: A Preliminary Study
Background:
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death in women. Many of the risk factors for CAD relate to lifestyle and thus may be influenced by lifestyle modification. However, middle-aged women often find it difficult to adjust their lifestyle behaviors. Thus, providing individualized treatment is crucial to reducing the risk and incidence of CAD in this population.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to explore the effectiveness of a tailored lifestyle management program (TLMP) for middle-aged women with CAD.
Methods:
An experimental design was employed. Thirty-five middle-aged women with CAD (w...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
An Educational Intervention Using Steno Balance Cards to Improve Glycemic Control in Patients With Poorly Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background:
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is largely attributableto lifestyle factors. Although physiological and medical care needs must be met, psychosocial factors should not be neglected.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to determine whether a 6-month intervention consisting of educational sessions using Steno Balance Cards, which involves guided group dialogue, resulted in better glycemic outcomes than conventional diabeteseducation.
Methods:
Patients with T2DM whose glycolated hemoglobin A1c levels were higher than 8% were recruited from September to October 2015. Ninety-two patients were assigned to eith...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Cognitive Impact of Chronic Diseases on Functional Capacity in Community-Dwelling Adults
Background:
People with chronic diseases may experience poor cognitive functioning associated with advanced age, progression of disease, or other comorbid chronic conditions. Empirical evidence of this phenomenon is limited despite the clinical relevance of cognitive decline and associated adverse outcomes such as poor physical functioning.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to examine cognitive functioning in the domains of memory, attention, and executive function and its association with functional capacity in a sample of community-dwelling adults with a spectrum of chronic diseases.
Methods:
An exploratory ...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Longitudinal Effects of Body Mass Index and Self-Esteem on Adjustment From Early to Late Adolescence: A Latent Growth Model
Background:
Mental and physical development during adolescence is a factor that may affect quality of life in adulthood.
Purpose:
The aims of this study were to investigate the developmental trajectories of body mass index (BMI), self-esteem, and adjustment among students from early to late adolescence and to examine the longitudinal relationships among these variables.
Methods:
Data from 2006 to 2012 were collected from the Korean Welfare Panel Study. Of the initial sample of 521 students, 487 completed a validated questionnaire measuring BMI, self-esteem, and adjustment. Latent growth curve modeling analyses were...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Psychometric Properties of an Arabic Version of the Patient Satisfaction With Nursing Care Quality Questionnaire
Conclusions:
This study provides a 17-item, Likert-scaled, self-reporting instrument, which is psychometrically sound for its content, comprehension, readability, and practicality, to measure patient satisfaction with nursing care quality in an Arabic context. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Constructing Knowledge Through Research, Disseminating Knowledge Through Publication
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - February 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Acknowledgments
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Acknowledgments Source Type: research
