Trends in Urodynamic Procedures, Surgical Procedures, and Overall Health Resource Utilization in the Adult Taiwanese Population With Urinary Incontinence: A Secondary Data Analysis
Background:
The prevalence and incidence of the main risk factors for urinary incontinence (UI) have both increased over time. In addition, official statistics indicate that Taiwan is on course to evolve from an aging society into an aged society within the next decade. However, most of the studies in the literature that address the natural history of UI target Western and other non-Asian populations. Taiwan lacks knowledge of the natural history of UI.
Purpose:
The aims of this research were to study the trends in the use of urodynamic and surgical procedures for various subtypes of UI and to investigate the relation...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: SECONDARY DATA ANALYSIS Source Type: research
The Benefits of Continuous Leisure Participation in Relocation Adjustment Among Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities
Conclusions:
The findings support that, in general, residents of long-term care facilities who participate continuously in leisure activities adjust better psychologically and socially to their new life in these facilities than individuals in the other participation categories. As continuity of participation in leisure activities is important for successful aging, institutions should facilitate the continuing leisure behavior of new residents. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Knowledge of the Warning Signs of Foot Ulcer Deterioration Among Patients With Diabetes
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The questionnaire showed adequate validity and reliability and thus may be used by healthcare practitioners and researchers to assess the knowledge of at-risk patients regarding the warning signs of diabetic foot ulcer deterioration. Patient education regarding the importance of timely treatment seeking and warning signs should be promoted. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Significant Effect of Acupressure in Elevating Blood Stem Cell Factor During Chemotherapy in Patients With Gynecologic Cancer
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The findings support that acupressure on specific acupoints increases blood SCF levels significantly, which may help protect chemotherapy patients from experiencing reduced hemoglobin levels and may relieve chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression in patients with gynecologic cancer. This noninvasive approach is suggested for practical implementation in patients undergoing a course of chemotherapy. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Erratum
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research
Validity and Reliability of the Korean Version of the Dialysis Symptom Index for Hemodialysis Patients
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
This study developed the Korean version of the DSI and verified its validity and reliability. The Korean version of the DSI showed good properties and may be used to assess the symptoms of hemodialysis patients. Nurses may use this self-report tool to better understand and help relieve the prevalence and severity of symptoms in hemodialysis patients in Korea. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
An Outpatient Heart Failure Clinic Reduces 30-Day Readmission and Mortality Rates for Discharged Patients: Process and Preliminary Outcomes
This study used a retrospective chart analysis of 415 adults who had been enrolled in the target HFC after hospitalization for HF. Data were summarized using frequency comparisons and descriptive statistics. One-sample chi-square tests were conducted to test the observed values in the study sample against census data.
Results:
Patients in the HFC were less likely to experience a readmission to hospital within 30 days of discharge (69% reduction within the study period, p (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Testing the Psychometric Properties of the Postpartum Sleep Quality Scale in Turkish Women
Conclusions:
Content validity, construct validity, and reliability analyses of the T-PSQS revealed that the scale may be used to measure postpartum sleeplessness levels and sleep quality in Turkish women. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Efficacy of an Ergonomic Ankle Support Aid for Squatting Position in Improving Pushing Skills and Birth Outcomes During the Second Stage of Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Background:
The physical positions that are adopted by women during childbirth significantly impact their childbirth outcomes and experiences. Literature studies have associated using a squatting position with reduced childbirth pain and increased comfort and pushing efficiency. However, the major disadvantage of the squatting position is that women may lack the muscular fitness and stamina necessary to sustain this position for a long period.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to compare the pushing experiences and birth outcomes of three different pushing positions during the second stage of labor.
Methods:
A ran...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Embracing Diversity in Nursing Research Methods
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - November 6, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Letter to the Editor And response Letter to the Editor and Author Response of Assessment of a Health Promotion Model on Obese Turkish Children. The Journal of Nursing Research, 25(6), 436–446
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Letter to the Editor and Response Source Type: research
Relationship Between Maternal Characteristics and Postpartum Hemorrhage: A Meta-Analysis Study
Conclusions:
Midwives, obstetric nurses, and obstetricians should carefully evaluate mothers for the risk factors of PPH during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Moreover, at-risk pregnant women should give birth in a unit with emergency initiative options. Future studies should examine relevant personal characteristics of mothers, as familiarity with the risk factors facilitates the management and treatment of PPH. Finally, meta-analyses should review more studies to detect risk factors more comprehensively. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research
Attitude of Nursing Students Toward Scientific Research: A Cross-Sectional Study in Turkey
This study was conducted at a nursing department of a university in Turkey. A sample of 375 nursing students participated. Data were collected using the “Personal Information Form” and “Attitude Scale towards Scientific Studies.” Standard descriptive statistical methods, correlation, Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis, and post hoc Bonferroni were used in data analysis.
Results:
Nearly all (90.1%) of the participants were female, and 33.9% were sophomore (second-year) students. Junior (third-year) students held the most positive attitudes toward research, as compared with the participants in other academic years...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Lifestyle in Visually Impaired or Blind Massage Therapists: A Preliminary Study
Background:
Lifestyle is among the most important factors affecting individual health status. Limited access to health information may limit the ability of people with visual impairment or blindness to practice healthy lifestyles. However, no studies have investigated how lifestyle practices affect health specifically in visually impaired and blind populations.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to investigate the lifestyle behaviors of visually impaired and blind massage therapists (VIBMTs) in Taiwan.
Methods:
This exploratory study used a purposive sampling technique to recruit 50 VIBMTs who were employed at mass...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Respiratory Distress Observation Scale on Critically Ill Patients With Cardiopulmonary Diseases
Background:
Respiratory distress is a common and distressing experience that strikes most critically ill patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Now, most dyspnea assessment tools rely on patient’s self-report. Only one instrument, the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS), is valid for assessing respiratory distress when the patient cannot provide a dyspnea self-report.
Purpose:
The aims of this study were to develop the Chinese version of RDOS through two-way translation and examine its reliability and validity.
Methods:
The first step was the translation and back-translation to establish the Chinese RD...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
