Effects of Environmental Crude Oil Pollution on Newborn Birth Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
This study was designed to examine the effect of environmental crude oil pollution on newborn birth outcomes in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Methods
A retrospective cohort design was used to examine the effects of exposure to oil pollution on birth outcomes using facility-based records. K-Dere (an oil-polluted community) served as the exposure group, whereas birth records from Iriebe served as the comparison group. A sample size of 338 systematically selected birth records was examined (169 records for each arm of the study). A data extraction sheet was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and in...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Association Between Traditional Chinese Medicine Body Constitution Deviation and Essential Hypertension: A Case–Control Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
The results suggest that Yin-Xu and stasis constitutions are respectively associated with essential hypertension. The findings offer a valuable reference to governments and healthcare professionals to prevent the risk of essential hypertension. Screening and healthcare measures for TCM Yin-Xu or stasis constitution may be included in related prevention plans to minimize public exposure to the risk factors of essential hypertension. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Exploration of Geriatric Care Competencies in Registered Nurses in Hospitals
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
A significant gap was found between the self-perceived and actual competencies of nurses in terms of providing geriatric care. Appropriate policies are necessary to improve the geriatric care competencies of nurses working in hospitals and to oversee the implementation of effective educational methods in Taiwan. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Nurses' Knowledge on Sepsis Related to Mechanical Ventilation: An Intervention Study
Conclusions
The availability of SSC guidelines was found to have increased knowledge on sepsis related to mechanical ventilation, although including monitoring visits as part of the educational intervention was not found to have a positive effect on increasing knowledge and practices. Further studies are required to explore factors contributing to improving knowledge and practices on sepsis related to mechanical ventilation and the effect that various educational interventions have in this context. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Comparison of the Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection by Replacement Time of the Urinary Drainage System
Conclusions
No statistically significant difference in the incidence of CAUTI was identified between patients who used the 14-day replacement interval and those who used the ≥ 15-day replacement interval for their urinary drainage system. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Social Distancing for Humans, not for Research
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - July 16, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Components of Empowerment Among Family Caregivers of Community-Dwelling People With Dementia in Japan: A Qualitative Research Study
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
The findings of this study provide additional understanding of the components of the empowerment experiences of family caregivers of PWDs in Japan and in other East Asian countries experiencing increasing dementia diagnoses and population aging. In addition, the structural components of empowerment offer a useful perspective for health professionals on assessment and intervention that is framed on the cultural characteristics of East Asia. Ultimately, the results suggest that healthcare professionals should develop intervention programs that are tailored to the needs of caregivers ...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Frequency and Perceived Effectiveness of Pain Self-Management Strategies Used by Individuals With Migraine
Conclusions
Prescription medications showed good usage rate and good perceived efficacy. However, about half of the participants used multiple pain management strategies, supporting the need for further research to evaluate the efficacy of combination treatments and to identify those combinations that may have the most additive and/or synergistic effects. Furthermore, the findings indicate that continued use of medications for migraine management is appropriate for many individuals because of the relatively high rates of perceived efficacy for this strategy found in this study. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Impact of Gender on the Effectiveness of an Auricular Acupressure Intervention Administered to Community-Dwelling Poor Sleepers: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions/Implications for Practice:
Four weeks of self-administered acupressure at HT7 on both ears is an effective intervention for community-dwelling poor sleepers who are over 45 years old. Moreover, the improvements in subjective sleep quality and daytime dysfunction persist for up to 4 weeks after the end of the intervention. This self-administered acupressure intervention is more effective in men than in women in terms of improving sleep quality. Gender bias is known to influence research results and may lead to inappropriate generalizations. Thus, future studies that are performed to build basic scientific ev...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Machine-Based Hand Massage Ameliorates Preoperative Anxiety in Patients Awaiting Ambulatory Surgery
Background
Hand massage therapies have been used to relieve anxiety and pain in various clinical situations. The effects of machine-based hand massage on preoperative anxiety in ambulatory surgery settings have not been evaluated.
Purpose
This prospective study was designed to investigate the effect of machine-based hand massage on preoperative anxiety and vital signs in ambulatory surgery patients.
Methods
One hundred ninety-nine patients aged 18 years and older who were scheduled to receive ambulatory surgery were recruited from the Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital in Taipei City, Taiwan. The patients ...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Exploring a Nursing Home-Specific, Interdisciplinary, Function-Focused, Communicative Framework Based on Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation
Conclusions/Implications for Practice
These results represent a first prototype for developing practical communication guidelines for nursing-home-specific function-focused care and provide new insights into the interdisciplinary approach. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
Effects of Nursing Education Using Films on Perception of Nursing, Satisfaction With Major, and Professional Nursing Values
Conclusions
Cinenurducation is an effective approach to promoting professional nursing identity in nursing students. Educators should incorporate films into nursing education. In addition, nursing education should incorporate a variety of educational materials to provide students with opportunities for reflective learning. (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Effects of an Educational Program on the Professional Quality of Life and Health of Nurses: A Cluster Experimental Design
Background
The complexity of the healthcare environment and intense workloads may negatively impact the health and professional quality of life (ProQOL) of nurses. Prior research has identified a significant association in nurses between ProQOL and health. Developing an intervention to improve the ProQOL and health of nurses may benefit the quality of nursing care.
Purpose
The aim of this study was to explore the effects of a compassion fatigue Resiliency, mindfulness Respiration, and Relatives and friends’ support (i.e., 3Rs) educational program on ProQOL, physical health, and mental health in nurses.
Meth...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Impact of Organizational Support on Practice Outcomes in Nurse Practitioners in Taiwan
Background
Nurse practitioners (NPs) in Taiwan have practiced mainly in acute care hospitals since 2006. Although organizational support and level of support have been associated with the successful integration of NP roles and effective practice outcomes, organizational support in the context of NPs in inpatient settings is an area that has been rarely explored in the literature.
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between organizational support and the practice outcomes of job satisfaction, care effectiveness, and intention to leave in NPs.
Methods
A national survey of 5...
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
The Varied and Multifaceted Professional Roles of Today’s Nurses
No abstract available (Source: Journal of Nursing Research)
Source: Journal of Nursing Research - May 20, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Source Type: research
