Factors Influencing Postpartum Fatigue in Vaginal-Birth Women: Testing a Path Model
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
It is suggested that maternal nurses should better understand postpartum fatigue, take precautions to decrease perineal pain, and pay more attention to the longer duration of the second stage of labor to minimize postpartum fatigue, increase patient comfort, and improve the quality of perinatal care. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Effect of a Delayed Start to Oral Feeding on Feeding Performance and Physiological Responses in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
For infants with a postmenstrual age of greater than 32 weeks who are ready to initiate oral feeding, postponing oral bottle feeding for 1 week may be considered as an intervention to reduce physiological distress. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Social Support and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Elderly Individuals Living Alone in South Korea: A Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions:
Social support emerged as an important factor in the HRQoL domains of the MCS of the participants. Future interventions should focus more on implementing effective social support strategies to improve HRQoL in elderly individuals who live alone. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Correlations Among Self-Rated Health, Chronic Disease, and Healthcare Utilization in Widowed Older Adults in Taiwan
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
These findings identified that chronic diseases and healthcare utilization correlated strongly with self-rated health for widowed older adults. Therefore, self-rated health may be used as a screening tool by the National Health Insurance System in Taiwan, and the results may be referenced by public health officials who are responsible for developing welfare strategies to promote healthy aging among the widowed in Taiwan. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Aging, Women, Poverty, and Health
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - September 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Message From the Editor Source Type: research
The Experiences of Fathers Whose Spouses Are Hospitalized for Pregnancy Termination Due to Fetal Chromosome Abnormality in Taiwan
Conclusions:
Health professionals must better understand the experiences of fathers, learn to be sensitive and empathetic, and keep communication lines open to create and maintain a more compassionate and caring environment. Health professionals should provide the opportunity for fathers to discuss the decisions that they face, treat the deceased infant with dignity, and acknowledge the grief of both parents as qualitatively equal. Both mother and father should receive appropriate care while the mother is in the hospital for a pregnancy termination. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Multidisciplinary Program Reduces Over 24 Hours of Physical Restraint in Neurological Intensive Care Unit
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
The results support that a multidisciplinary collaborative program has the potential to decrease the incidence of PR in neurological intensive care units. A standardized protocol and policies are essential for healthcare professionals to effectively use PR as well as to effectively improve the quality of care that is provided to intensive care patients. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Neuropathic Pain Experiences of Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Conclusions:
This study revealed three important themes of NP experienced by SCI patients, including elusive pain, complicated feelings about pain, and renewed hope. Nurses should understand the nature of NP, provide a thorough pain assessment, and design a proper pain management plan to care effectively for patients with NP. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Effects of a Psychoeducational Intervention in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Face-to-face PEI for patients with breast cancer is potentially effective in improving knowledge, resilience, and quality of life during and after chemotherapy. In the current study, PEI significantly improved disease care techniques, reduced chemotherapy-related discomfort, and improved quality of life for participants in the experimental group. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Palliative Nursing for Cancer Patients as an Abstract Concept: A Hermeneutic Study
Conclusions:
The findings provide a deeper understanding of the nursing experience with regard to PC outcomes in cancer patients. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Learning Needs of Hospitalized Patients With Heart Failure in Singapore: A Descriptive Correlational Study
Conclusions:
This study supports the necessity of carefully prioritizing patient education topics in line with patient learning needs. Furthermore, education should be culturally sensitive and take into account the unique values, needs, and situations of patients. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Perceptions of Diabetes Self-Care Management Among Older Singaporeans With Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Findings have important implications in Singapore as well as in other Asian countries where populations are also aging and diabetes prevalence is increasing. The findings provide new culturally focused insights for clinical patient education within the Southeast Asian context to improve diabetes self-care management of older adults. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
End-of-Life Care Discussion for Residents With Dementia in Long-Term Care Facilities
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Most professionals did not frequently discuss end-of-life care with residents with dementia and their caregivers. Discussions of end-of-life care in long-term care facilities should be promoted by enhancing the confidence of these professionals in providing end-of-life care and creating a supportive environment for end-of-life discussions and care. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
The Challenges of Manpower in Long-Term Care: Intergenerational Learning Approach From Ageism to Caregiving
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Perspective Source Type: research
Translating Research Findings Into Practice: The Importance of Updating Knowledge
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
