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Selected African American First-Time Teenage Mothers' Perceptions of Nurse Caring Behaviors During The Postpartum Period
Potter, Danita Renae
Condon, Esther H.
Montgomery, Arlene J.
Muhammad, Toni Sims
McGee, Zina T.
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe African American teen mothers’ perceptions of nurse caring behaviors during the postpartum period in a rural southern state. African Americans have unique cultural needs; thus, it is critical for the science of nursing to explore and describe African American teenage mothers’ perceptions of nurse caring behaviors during the postpartum period. By exploring and describing African American first-time teenage mothers’ perceptions of nurse caring behaviors, the researcher will help nursing science gain insight into how to facilitate and enhance postpartum care for young families. An exploratory descriptive design was used and descriptive analyses were conducted on demographic characteristics and CBA subscales to answer the research question: How do African American first-time teenage mothers describe nursing behaviors and identify the most important nursing behaviors that they received during the postpartum period? Findings indicated that there was statistical significance for the independent variable, decision making for your health, and the Caring Behaviors Assessment (CBA) subscales of humanism/faith-hope/sensitivity (p = 0.050), human needs assistance (p = 0.052), and the demographic characteristics. The analysis revealed attentive to needs was a common theme.
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2012-03-27
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2012); 1-21
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2014-11-13T03:17:39Z
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Two New Case Reports of Propofol Abuse and a Pattern Analysis of the Literature
Welliver, Mark D
Bertrand, Anita
Garza, Jennifer
Baker, Kathy
Propofol has become the most widely used sedation and anesthetic drug worldwide. Previously it was thought to lack abuse and dependence potential. Increased awareness of actual propofol abuse cases, however, is providing greater understanding of the associated (or perceived) motivations and rewards of propofol abuse. We report the details of two new propofol abuse cases including the motivations for choosing this drug, abuse practices, subjective experiences, and outcomes. An exploration of reported objective and subjective patterns in propofol abuse case reports was conducted using a modified process of thematic (pattern) analysis. These patterns include: healthcare providers are the most frequent propofol abusers, hospital drug diversion is a primary access, abuse regimens consist of frequent injections, there often exists underlying psychological unrest, typically there is a history of prior drug and alcohol abuse, abusers are seeking relief from anxiety and stress along with restful sleep, abusers report a craving desire, death is frequently an outcome, and rehabilitation programs can be effective treatments. We conclude restrictive control of propofol is necessary to better monitor and control its abuse.
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2012-06-14
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10.14419/ijans.v1i1.27
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2012); 22-42
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/39
2014-11-13T03:17:40Z
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The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Sentiment Analysis and Credential Correlation
Lewis, Matthew
Welliver, Mark D
Leach, Stephen
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is gaining interest within the nursing profession but not without debate. A review of the literature regarding the DNP demonstrates that the debate focuses on academic, clinical, and professional practice issues of nursing. The multiple debate points and positive and negative perspectives leads one to ask, “do author degree credentials correlate with positive or negative sentiment regarding the DNP?”The points of debate surrounding the DNP were identified from the literature and adapted into a sentiment analysis tool. The tool was used for the extraction of positive or negative sentiment from 90 pieces of DNP and practice doctorate related literature. The positive or negative sentiment expressed by each author was correlated with their credentials. No particular sentiment was found that correlated with non-DNP credentialed authors. However, a correlation was identified between DNP credentialed authors and the expression of positive sentiment toward the DNP.
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2012-07-29
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10.14419/ijans.v1i1.39
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 1 (2012); 43-57
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/120
2014-11-13T03:17:42Z
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A Blended Learning Model of Peer Support Training Program for Women with Breast Cancer
Komatsu, Hiroko
Yagasaki, Kaori
Osaka, Wakako
Yamauchi, Hideko
Nakamura, Seigo
Objectives: Peer support is an important social support for cancer patients. A blended learning model of peer support training program in breast cancer was tested for feasibility. Methods: We developed a peer support training program for women with breast cancer with a blended learning approach combining face-to-face methods with e-learning. After face-to-face orientation, a 20-session e-learning program was provided on the Web followed by a one-day workshop including role playing. Log-files were recorded to assess the pattern of use in the e-learning program. The usability and acceptability were assessed by an evaluation questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. Psychosocial outcomes were assessed over time (baseline, post-program, and 3-month follow-up) using repeated measured one-way analysis of variance. Results: Twenty-eight women with breast cancer experience were recruited to the study. The rates of retention and assessment completion were high (92.9% and 89.3%, respectively). Participants favorably rated on the usability of the program. The mean time taken to complete the total of 20 sessions in the e-learning program was 18.69 days. There were no adverse psychosocial effects on the participants. Conclusions: The blended learning model of the breast cancer peer support training program was feasible and well accepted by the peer support volunteers.
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2012-08-05
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10.14419/ijans.v1i2.120
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 58-72
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/120/179
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/132
2014-11-13T03:17:44Z
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Knowledge and Compliance of Standard Precautions among Student Nurses
Labrague, Leodoro Jabien
Rosales, Rheajane Aguilar
Tizon, Maricel Mabulac
Student nurses are often exposed to various infections during their clinical exposure. Knowledge and compliance with standard precautions is essential in the prevention of health care infections and protection of patients as well as medical workers from exposure to infectious agents. This investigation assessed the knowledge and degree of compliance regarding standard precautions among student nurses in a government university in Samar, Philippines. A cross-sectional study was adopted for this investigation and data were collected over a period of one month from April 8 to May 7, 2012. Fifty eight student nurses who were enrolled in the university were all asked to complete the self report questionnaires regarding standard precautions. Vast majority (89.65%) of the student nurses have good knowledge (m = 14.45/19) and high compliance (m = 3.59) of standard precautions. The use of mask has the highest degree of compliance (m = 3.95) while the use of eye goggles has the lowest degree of compliance (m = 3.19). Findings suggest no significant association between knowledge and compliance with standard precautions. Teaching approaches must be geared towards intensifying further the compliances especially with the use of other protective equipments such eye goggles and gloves. Furthermore, environment that models and promotes standard precaution practices should be developed by the faculty.
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2012-10-03
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10.14419/ijans.v1i2.132
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 84-97
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/132/398
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/276
2014-11-13T03:17:45Z
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Images of health among hospital patients in Jordan: A qualitative study
Shoqirat, Noordeen Awath
The purpose of this study was to examine hospital patients’ understanding of health and its cultural constructions in Jordan. Focus group discussions (n=4) were carried out with hospital patients. The findings showed three images of health among patients in Jordan with different complexity levels. This included health as the freedom from illness, health as being in good social and psychological wellbeing, health as being physically, psychologically, socially and economically satisfied. Gender related conceptualisation of health have been associated with the role of men and women in the society. Hospital patients’ understanding of health is diverse, multidimensional, and affected by their gender. Therefore, hospital nurses are urged to incorporate patients’ conceptualisations of health and factors involved into the framework of the patient’s daily care plan and health promotion activity. The study limitations and recommendations for practice and future research are also outlined. Keywords: focus group discussions, health, hospital patients, culture, Jordan, nursing
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2012-10-28
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10.14419/ijans.v1i2.276
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 109-124
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/346
2014-11-13T03:17:53Z
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A Valid and Reliable Tool to Assess Nursing Students` Clinical Performance
Pazargadi, Mehrnoosh
Ashktorab, Tahereh
Khosravi, Sharareh
Alavi majd, Hamid
Background: The necessity of a valid and reliable assessment tool is one of the most repeated issues in nursing students` clinical evaluation. But it is believed that present tools are not mostly valid and can not assess students` performance properly.Objectives: This study was conducted to design a valid and reliable assessment tool for evaluating nursing students` performance in clinical education.Methods: In this methodological study considering nursing students` performance definition; the tool, its domains and items were specified through expert interviews and literature review. To determine validity; face validity (using expert viewpoints and item impact method) and content validity (using expert viewpoints, content validity ratio and content validity index) were considered. Reliability was evaluated through Cronbach`s alpha and interclass correlation (ICC).Results: Seven domains and 55 items were found and the primary tool was designed. Item impact score and content validity ratio were 1.5 and more and 0.54 and more for each item, respectively and total content validity index was 0.94. Cronbach`s alpha for the whole tool was 0.992 and ICC was 0.89.Conclusion: The designed tool with a high validity and reliability is considered proper and can be used for evaluating nursing students` clinical performance.
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2013-01-27
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10.14419/ijans.v2i1.346
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 36-39
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/346/522
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/352
2014-11-13T03:17:47Z
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A Qualitative Study of Mothers Who Work Full-Time as Hospital Floor Nurses
Firmin, Michael W.
Lipscomb, Megan Bailey
We conducted qualitative interviews with a sample of 13 female floor nurses in a Midwest hospital. The women worked full-time and also had children at home for whom they provided care. The overall four results reported include particular challenges they faced in their dual-roles, including separating home from work, high stress, sleep deprivation, odd hours, and difficulty in advancing due to home life pressures. The nurses also related perceived assets and drawbacks of their profession for the given season of life. They described what they believed to be necessities for success in the dual-roles of professional nurse and care taker. Last, they related two wish-list components they desired at this point their careers as they engaged in child rearing.
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2012-11-04
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10.14419/ijans.v1i2.352
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 125-149
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/352/429
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/438
2014-11-13T03:17:49Z
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Topical use of human breast milk for diaper rash in infants, “This paper has been withdrawn”
Penjvini, Susan
Shahsawari, Siroos
Gazerani, Farideh
Abdolkawand, Sohaila
This paper has been withdrawn.
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2012-10-28
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/438
10.14419/ijans.v1i2.438
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 98-108
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/495
2014-11-13T03:17:51Z
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Pain Management Barriers in Jordanian Critical Care Units, “This paper has been withdrawn”
Batiha, Abdul-Monim
“This paper has been withdrawn”
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2012-09-30
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/495
10.14419/ijans.v1i2.495
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 1 No. 2 (2012); 73-83
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/521
2014-11-13T03:17:55Z
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An Evaluation to assess the Knowledge regarding Prevention and Management of Chickenpox in Children among Mothers having Children below 10 years of age residing at selected community area of Allahabad (India)
Joseph, Jemy Elizabeth
Mathew, Shiju
Chickenpox is a worldwide disease and is no respecter race or class. The incidence increases in spring & winter months in the temperate zones. In the tropics, the peak incidence is during winter and early spring. The disease in fact started spreading from February itself. Lack of knowledge among common people on preventing water contamination is helping the virus to spread rapidly. The descriptive study attempts to assess the knowledge regarding prevention and management of chickenpox among mothers of below 10 years of age children who are residing at Naini, Allahabad with a view to develop an information booklet. Method: The study involved single group test without a control, using non-experimental descriptive design, with non-probability convenient sampling. 60 women were involved in data collection by using structured questionnaire. The study came to an end by implementation of information booklet on chickenpox and its prevention and management, and the results were described using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The overall mean knowledge score was found to be 48.86 % and S.D 5.87. The highest mean knowledge score was found on general health (46.5%). The mean knowledge score varied from 46.5% to 55.6% on different aspects of chickenpox. Chi-square test implies that there was a statistically significant association between selected demographic variables with knowledge of prevention and home care management of chickenpox at 5 percent level. Conclusion: The overall findings of the study clearly showed that there is lack of knowledge of prevention and home care management of chickenpox among mothers and the results revealed that distribution of information booklet on chickenpox and its prevention and management will be helpful for the women to gain knowledge.
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2013-01-07
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10.14419/ijans.v2i1.521
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 11-21
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/521/500
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/578
2014-11-13T03:18:04Z
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Effect of non-nutritive sucking and leg massage on physiological and behavioral indicators of pain following heel blood sampling in term neonates
Mirzarahimi, Mehrdad
Mehrnoush, Nasrin
Shahizadeh, Sahife
Samadi, Nasrin
Amani, Firouz
Background: Pain management is especially important for neonates who are not able to verbally express their pain. Non-pharmacological pain management method as an alternative to pharmacological pain medication has increased nowadays. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to test the effect of leg massage and non-nutritive sucking (NNS) on reducing the pain that neonates experience when undergoing the heel stick procedure for blood testing. Methods: This investigation was a random controlled clinical trial study on ninety neonates who were selected randomly among admitted neonates to NICU in Alavi hospital at Ardabil. The subjects were randomly classified in two case and one control groups. The neonates received leg massage (n=30), NNS (n=30), and no intervention (n=30) respectively. Measurements of HR and SaO2 were taken twice: once before and then again after intervention. Pain response was measured by the PIPP scale. Results: The study showed that the HR of the three groups significantly increased after heel stick compared to before heel stick. The change of SaO2 levels in NNS groups was lower than the control and massage groups. The change of PIPP scores in massage and NNS groups was lower than that of the control group; however, there was not statistically significant differences between NNS & massage groups(p=0.91) Conclusion: pain management and pain relief in the infant is an important issue in neonatal health care. It is suggested that the single or combined use of massage and a pacifier is effective in reducing pain responses in neonates undergoing heel stick.
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2013-06-24
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.578
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 74-79
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/578/762
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/583
2014-11-13T03:17:56Z
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Nurses’ Job satisfaction and Burnout : Is there a Connection?
Rosales, Rheajane Aguilar
Rosales, Gilbey Lao
Labrague, Leodoro Jabien
Burnout associated with stress has been documented in healthcare professionals including nurses and is considered as one of the potential hazards occurring among individuals who do “people work” (Cherniss, 1980). This study aimed to determine the level of job satisfaction and burnout among nurses in three government hospitals of Samar, Philippines. Descriptive-correlational method of research was utilized to all (48) regular nurses in three Government Hospitals of Western Samar, Philippines. Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS) by Pul E. Spector, and Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) by Cristina Maslach were administered to the respondents. Findings indicated that respondents experienced a moderate level of burnout and claimed to be slightly unsatisfied with their job. The highest scored subscale on the JSS was the Nature of the Work (m = 3.97) while the lowest scored subscale was the Fringe Benefit (m = 2.40). Findings revealed that the highest ranked subscale on the MBI was the Emotional Exhaustion (m = 3.28). On the other hand, Depersonalization subscale was the lowest scored subscale with a mean of 2.74. Analyses also showed that there is a significant relationship between the respondent’s level of burnout and their level of Job Satisfaction. The result showed a statistically significant relationship between the nurse-respondents level of burnout and their level of job satisfaction which may affect on the quality of care given to their patients. Thus, proper measures must be made to prevent and manage nurses’ burnout. Furthermore, it proposed a job enrichment program to increase the level of job satisfaction and prevent burnout.
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2013-01-06
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 1-10
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/583/499
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/597
2014-11-13T03:17:58Z
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Multidisciplinary Approaches Interventions in Prevention of Childhood Obesity: targeted systematic review
Tork, Hanan Mohamed
Boggatz, Thomas
AbstractAmong children ages 7–19, about 1 in 3 are overweight and obese (BMI-for-age at or above the 85th percentile of the 2000 CDC growth charts.); 32.1% of all boys and 31.3% of all girls are overweight and obese. Because of the dramatic and alarming increase in childhood obesity and its associated health risks, obesity prevention programs targeting children can and should be developed to promote the health of the public. This study is an overview of different interventions conducted, to guide efforts for an effective management of childhood obesity. The aim of this review was to assess the literature regarding the prevention of childhood obesity. Databases that were accessed for current literature included Medline, Cochrane and CINAHL. A total of 26 articles were found based on the inclusion criteria for this study. Only 38% of studies required parents' participation, the sample sizes of the studies varied considerably from 201 to 3135 children. 92% of studies used randomized controlled trials and the range of intervention duration ranged from eight weeks to four years. Implications for future research and practice are presented.
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2013-01-19
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10.14419/ijans.v2i1.597
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 22-35
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/597/511
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/633
2014-11-13T03:18:05Z
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The challenges of stem cell research in Nigeria
Agbedia, Clara Oniovokoyubu
Oshegbo, Godwin Efe
Many patients and their families, have great expectations that Stem cell therapy could be the cure for a host of devastating diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's dementia, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, burns, etc. As stem cell research gains ground in Nigeria, it is appropriate to explore the issues surrounding the use of human embryos for stem cell research and its implication from a nursing perspective. In this paper the socio-political implications of the use of embryonic stem cell research was addressed. The nursing, medical and legal literature (both print and electronic) related to Stem cell research and therapy were evaluated and the main ethical issues raised by the destruction of human embryos were examined. There must be a public discussion/debate on the benefits including its cost implication. Nigerians must evaluate the appropriateness of stem cell technologies within their own national contexts and prioritize which applications are the most promising for improving their health.
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2013-03-10
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.633
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 52-57
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/633/578
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/644
2014-11-13T03:18:00Z
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Nurse Caring: A Review of the Literature
Potter, Danita R.
Fogel, Joshua
The purpose of this paper was to review the literature on caring among nurses. The approach utilized studies on nurse caring behaviors in a variety of patient care settings. Articles published between 1987-2012 in the CINAHL, Medline, and PubMed databases were used. Overall, fourteen different articles were deemed relevant and were included in the review. The review articles were grouped into three categories which were Acute/Surgical, Community/Institutionalized, and Postpartum/Childbirth. In conclusion, human needs assistance was a consistent aspect of caring valued by patients. We recommend that nurses learn their patient’s likes and dislikes while also providing for topics related to patient physical needs. Also when caring for children, nurses should use entertainment and humor as part of their caring approach.
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2013-02-13
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10.14419/ijans.v2i1.644
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 40-45
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/644/535
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/655
2014-11-13T03:18:01Z
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Introduction of Music Therapy for Stuporous Patient Attached to a Mechanical Ventilator at Bethany Hospital in Tacloban City, Philippines
Almazan, Joseph Uy
Patosa, Florabelle
Argota, Elnora
Altered levels of consciousness (ALC) are among the most common problems in general medicine which intensive care unit is included. One of its deepest levels is stupor. Meanwhile, it has shown that the use of music therapy improved levels of consciousness in a patient that has altered levels of consciousness and is ventilated. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of music therapy after a series of listening classic CD songs attached to a built-in CD drive of the mechanical ventilator for stuporous patient using earphones in both ears. Quasi –experimental design was adopted utilizing the both primary data and secondary data. There were 24 stuporous patients invited to participate as respondents with an age range of 23-92 years old. Four parameters were evaluated: vital signs of patients when attached to a mechanical ventilator with music therapy; duration of the health status; health status as evidenced by a change in level of consciousness based on doctor’s order and nurses notes. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 19.The researchers found out the use of music therapy (attached to the mechanical ventilator) was effective in improving the level of consciousness; this has been useful in implementation in the Intensive Care Unit.
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2013-02-22
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013); 46-51
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/655/551
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/715
2014-11-13T03:18:07Z
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: An adjuvant therapy for reducing pain and fatigue among hospitalized cancer patients’ receiving radiotherapy.
Pathak, Pragya
Mahal, Rajinder
Kohli, Adarsh
Nimbran, Vinod
Background: Cancer patients’ face number of problems, among those pain and fatigue are common problems. To manage pain and fatigue among cancer patients, studies now a days are even focusing on use of non-pharmacological/ non invasive methods as exercises, imagery etc. But studies on effect of progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) exercises on pain and fatigue among admitted patients are scarce. Objective: The study was done to evaluate effectiveness of PMR exercises on pain and fatigue among hospitalized cancer patients’ receiving radiotherapy. Methods: The study design was quasi-experimental Pre test Post test control group design. Total of 100 participants, 50 in each intervention and control group were included. The subjects in the intervention group received four PMR exercise sessions in 4weeks along with routine standardized treatment while subjects in control group received treatment as usual with no added intervention. Results: There was significant difference (p<0.01) in Pre NPRS (4.42±2.35) to post NPRS (3.44±2.05) scores among intervention group (PMR). Pre assessment mean fatigue scores (CFS) of subjects were 33.80±10.62 in intervention group (PMR) and 33.24±7.02 in controls where as post assessment CFS were 28.52±12.74 and 36.52±7.53 in intervention and control group respectively. There was significant (p<0.01) reduction in pre to post CFS in PMR group while fatigue increased significantly (p<0.01) in control group. Conclusion: PMR along with routine standard treatment is effective in reducing pain and fatigue among hospitalized cancer patients receiving radiotherapy.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 58-65
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/798
2014-11-13T03:18:19Z
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Impact of Radiotherapy Treatment on Jordanian Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life and Fatigue
Abu Obead, Kholoud
Batiha, Abdul-Monim Mohammad
Al-Jauissy, Mohammed Said
Alhalaiqa, Fadwa
AlBashtawy, Mohammed
Background: The distressing treatment of cancer whether chemotherapy or radiotherapy is associated with fatigue and has negative impact on patient quality of life (QOL). Objectives: The purposes of this study were to examine the impact of radiotherapy treatment on Jordanian cancer patients’ QOL and fatigue, and to explore the relationship between fatigue and QOL. Methods: One group quasi-experimental correlational design was used with 82 patients who had been diagnosed with cancer and required radiotherapy treatment. QOL was measured using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Fatigue was measured using Piper Fatigue Scale (PFS). Data were collected over a period of three months, and analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation, descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-test. Results: Significant differences were found between pre- and post- radiotherapy QOL mean total scores (t=19.3, df=79, P<0.05), as well as physical, emotional, sexual, and functional wellbeing dimensions. Statistically significant differences were found between pre- and post- radiotherapy fatigue mean total scores (t=-8.95, df=79, P<0.05), as well as on behavioral, affective, sensory, and cognitive dimensions of PFS. Quality of life total scores correlated significantly and negatively with total fatigue scores (P<0.01). Conclusions: Exposure of cancer patient to radiotherapy treatment increased their fatigue level and decreased their QOL. Nurses should assess cancer patients before, during, and after their treatment to design proper interventions to reduce fatigue and enhance QOL.
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2013-11-26
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.798
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 6-12
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/798/935
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/820
2014-11-13T03:18:09Z
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Are anatomical landmark measurements accurate for predicting endotracheal tube depth?
Mangar, Devanand
Sprenker, Collin Jurgen
Karlnoski, Rachel Anne
McDonough, John P
Dodson, Robert K
Brashears, Bill H
Downes, Katheryne L
Camporesi, Enrico M
Background: A traditional method for depth of intubation in adult patients is taping the endotracheal tube (ETT) at the upper incisors a distance of 21 or 23 cm for women and men respectively (21/23 method). A novel “topographical” measurement for estimating proper intubation depth has been suggested as a better depth predictor compared to the 21/23 method. Objectives: To compare the 21/23 method to topographical measurements. Methods: 100 ASA physical status I-II patients scheduled for elective surgery were enrolled. The 21/23 method was initially utilized for intubation and the ETT tip to carina distance was then fiberoptically measured. Anatomical (topographical) measurements were then obtained from each patient by adding the distance from the corner of the mouth to the mandibular angle to the distance from the mandibular angle to the center of the sternal notch and were recorded as the topographical intubation depth. Both measurements were assessed for percentage of ETTs that fell outside of our desired tip to carina range of 2-4 cm. Results: After the 21/23 method, 29% of ETTs fell outside our desired tip to carina range compared to 47% of ETTs with the topographical method (p=0.010). No correlation was found between the topographical measurements and airway length (upper incisors to vocal cords) (r=0.248). Conclusions: Topographical measurements were not re-confirmed as an accurate intubation method and were found to be less reliable than the 21/23 method. We maintain that regardless of ETT insertion method utilized, the gold standard to ensure accurate ETT placement is fiberoptic inspection.
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2013-05-10
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 66-73
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2014-11-13T03:18:10Z
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Understanding undergraduate nursing students’ knowledge of, and attitudes to, prenatal genetic screening in Malaysia: A preliminary study
Soon, Lean Keng
Pricilia Dew Maria, Stephen
Lai, Sue Yi
Background: Nursing students must be able to ensure that patients understand important health screening information. However, studies have reported a deficit in nursing students’ knowledge of genetics and genetic disorders. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate nursing students’ knowledge of, and attitudes to prenatal genetic screening. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted with final year undergraduate nursing students recruited from a tertiary teaching hospital in Kelantan, Malaysia. Thirty-four of the 37 students returned a self-administered questionnaire (response rate=97%) that assessed knowledge of, and attitudes to, prenatal genetic screening. Findings: The majority of the respondents demonstrated an adequate level of knowledge regarding prenatal genetic screening (65%), and 62% were more supportive than others of screening. Approximately one third (35%) had limited knowledge. Simple linear regression analysis uncovered a significant linear relationship between the attitude score and the knowledge score (R2=0.48, P<0.05, 95% confidence interval). Conclusions: These findings suggest the need to improve and upgrade the nursing education strategy concerning genetics. The deficit in nursing students’ knowledge of prenatal genetic screening may result in inappropriate counselling, health teaching and referrals, which can have serious repercussions.
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2013-09-23
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.905
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 101-106
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/905/853
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/920
2014-11-13T03:18:12Z
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Study on ecological awareness and performance of nursing personnel in dialysis units
Zyga, Sofia
Baroutsou, Panagiota
Prezerakos, Panagiotis
Lazakidou, Athina
Rekleiti, Maria
Malliarou, Maria M
Introduction: When designing new hospital construction or refurbishment can be adopted green practices both in design and in construction and operation. Objective: To explore the ecological awareness and behavior of nursing staff in a dialysis unit. Methods: This survey involved 90 Registered Nurses and Nurses’ aides of General Hospitals in the Capital (Athens) and in province of Greece (Region of Peloponnese). These individuals were given an overall anonymous self-completed questionnaire. Results: The most important finding is that 70.8% considered as mandatory an organized effort to protect the environment in their workplace. Nurses think that greater environmental awareness is obtained 37.1% by using guidelines, 23.6% with relative stimulation, and 20.2% with educational lectures, 10.1% using poster and 6.7% in view educational videos. Finally, the correlations of ecological awareness with demographic characteristics of the sample revealed that older nursing staff with more years of working experience knows about environmental management (p-value=0.012). At the same time, gender (p-value=0,030) and educational level of the nursing staff plays an important role in the knowledge of it (p-value=0,044). Conclusions: To control costs and environmental pollution guidelines for saving energy and water and the use of environmentally friendly materials should be implemented. Thus, hospitals can become more competitive by reducing the amount of natural resources used.
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2013-09-09
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.920
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 80-87
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/920/833
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1006
2014-11-13T03:18:14Z
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Knowledge and attitude towards pain management. A comparison between oncology and non-oncology nurses in Jordan
Abed El-Rahman, Mona
Al Kalaldeh, Mahmoud Taher
Muhbes, Fakhria
Background: Knowledge and attitudes of nurses toward pain management have an influence on medical judgment and patients' perception of pain control. Aim: To assess and compare oncology and non-oncology nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward pain management. Method: A cross sectional descriptive comparative design was used. Nurses were recruited conveniently from one specialized oncology center and one main general medical city in Jordan. Participants were required to complete a specific questionnaire. The total number of participant was 207 nurses (124 oncology and 93 non-oncology nurses). Results: It was evident that oncology nurses received post-registration training or courses in the field of pain management more than non-oncology nurses. Both oncology and non-oncology nurses exhibited an appropriate knowledge and attitude toward pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management strategies. However, oncology nurses scored higher in the overall knowledge and attitude toward pain compared to non-oncology nurses. Nurses showed knowledge deficit in assuming the risk for addiction and the use of narcotics in pediatric patients. Conclusions: The study revealed that oncology nurses were more knowledgeable compared to non-oncology nurses in managing pain. Professional development for nurses in the field of pain management is required whether during academic preparations or post-graduation.
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2013-09-23
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.1006
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 95-100
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1006/851
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1053
2014-11-13T03:18:15Z
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Prevalence of leprosy Cases in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Almazan, Joseph Uy
Leprosy is an important global health problem. Moreover, important for its potential to cause progressive and permanent physical disability. However, there is limited study conducted pertaining to the prevalence of leprosy in Eastern Visayas region, as well as to the association of its treatment, population, poverty rate, and gender. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of leprosy in terms of population growth, poverty rate, its treatment, and to determine association between provinces and the type of leprosy treatment for both completed and continuing treatment, between newly diagnosed (2010) and population in its provinces, between average per capita (2001-2009) and continuing treatment of leprosy (2001-2009) between the completed treatment (2001-2009) and population (2001-2009), leprosy cases (2010) between sexes among provinces. It employed descriptive inferential design, and utilizing chi-square test with the used of SPSS version 19. Findings revealed that there were no significant association between provinces and the type of leprosy treatment for both completed and continuing treatment, between newly diagnosed (2010) and provinces, between average per capita (2001-2009) and continuing treatment of leprosy(2001-2009) between the completed treatment (2001-2009) and population (2001-2009), leprosy cases (2010) between sexes among provinces. Finding of this investigation suggests everyone is prone to leprosy, whether or not it’s male or female, and rich or poor. Furthermore, studies identifying other factors like literacy rate, present health status could also be investigated.
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2013-09-10
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.1053
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 88-94
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1053/835
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1200
2014-11-13T03:18:21Z
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Critical thinking; issues in nursing education and practice
Aagbedia, Clara Oniovokoyubu
Ogbe, Joseph
The emphasis on the use of the nursing process in both nursing education and clinical practice would lead one to expect that the process of critical thinking is well understood and applied in nursing situation. But this is not the case. There is a substantial body of evidence to show that tasks, ward routines and rituals and procedures socialization of neophytes in nursing are strong obstacles to use of critical thinking skills in nursing. Rapid technological changes and increase consumer demand for health services dictate the need for professionally prepared nurses who are competent and capable of critical thinking abilities to process complex data and make and intelligent decision. But the question is, is nursing education and practice promoting critical thinking? This paper examines critical thinking in relation to other modes of thinking used by clinical nurses and issues in providing quality nursing care. In addition, thought processes that can influence nurse’s ability to provide safe, high-quality care are explored. The importance of exploring these thought process is to offer the reader a context in which to judge the appropriateness of nursing actions. Implications to nursing are discussed. Keywords: Critical thinking, nursing, disposition to critical thinking, evidence-based practice, uncertainty in nursing.
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2013-12-23
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.1200
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 13-17
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1200/959
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1290
2014-11-13T03:18:17Z
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Body image and healthy lifestyle behaviors of university students
Bednarzyk, Michele S.
Wright, Tracy L.
Bloom, Kathaleen C.
Background: Body image, one’s perception of personal physical appearance, can be positive or negative, leading to body satisfaction or body dissatisfaction. Body satisfaction and dissatisfaction affect individuals of all ages and have the potential to impact lifestyle choices. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between body image and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Participants: Undergraduate students at a state university in the southeastern United States. Methods: An email was sent, providing a link to an online survey that included: demographic, body image, and screen time questions; the Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity tool; and the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II. Results: 1,056 usable surveys were returned. The participants were primarily Caucasian females (75%) who were college juniors or seniors (65.5%). The majority (71%) indicated they were satisfied with their body, although many (60.3%) wanted to alter it. Most (65.1%) had a normal BMI. Only 23.3% meet physical activity guidelines. Healthy lifestyle behaviors were engaged in “sometimes” and “often, but not routinely.” Body image was correlated with healthy lifestyle behaviors. Conclusions: Programs and resources focusing on promotion of positive body image, appropriate physical activity, and healthy eating behaviors should be the norm on college campuses.
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2013-11-15
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10.14419/ijans.v2i2.1290
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 2 No. 2 (2013); 107-114
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1290/919
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1381
2014-11-13T03:18:22Z
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The contamination of intravenous fluids by writing on the infusion bag: Fact or fiction?
Langston, James Daniel
Monaghan, William Patrick
Bush, Mellissa
Introduction -Laboratory experiments were conducted to ascertain whether Sharpie® brand black permanent marker ink will permeate through intravenous infusion bags. The practice of writing directly on infusion bags is a frequent yet controversial practice. There are no known written standards that exist which pertain to this practice. Methods – Five types of intravenous bags containing different solutions marked with black ink from a fine point felt tipped Sharpie® marker. Sample extraction occurred after infusion bags had been warmed to 40 C or remained ambient. Spectrophotometric scans and measurements were conducted at 300 to 600 NM on each solution contained in the experimental bags. Writing with Sharpie® pens on filter paper and surgical tape was also conducted. Results – A total of 17 experiments were conducted with intravenous bags of five different types of manufacture. There appeared to be no visible or ultraviolet spectrophotometric evidence of leaching of the ink from Sharpie® pens. Four different lot numbers of Sharpie® pens were used. Surgical tape that was written on using Sharpie® markers readily exhibited visible evidence of permeability. Discussion - The experiments conducted would appear to indicate that the infusion containers tested maintained an intact barrier to the application of Sharpie® brand permanent marker ink. Writing on surgical tape does not stop the permeability of Sharpie® pens. This study could serve as a suitable pilot study for others to conduct a much more comprehensive study using a greater number of intravenous containers, solutions and ink markers. Keywords: Fluid therapy, infusion, ink, intravenous, writing.
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2014-01-02
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.1381
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 18-19
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1381/968
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1494
2014-11-13T03:18:24Z
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Pain Management Barriers in Critical Care Units: A Qualitative study
Batiha, Abdul-Monim Mohammad
Background: Uncontrolled pain in intensive care units triggers physical and emotional stress responses, inhibits healing, increases the risk of other complications, and increases the length of ICU stay. Aim: To explore pain management barriers as identified by Jordanian critical care units. Method: This study employed qualitative content analysis with 37 participant nurses from Jordanian critical care units. Data were obtained through semi-structured serial interviews. Purpose nonprobability sampling was used for the initial interviews. Results: Several themes emerged to describe barriers to managing pain identified by the critical care nurses. These were grouped into three main themes: (1) Barriers related to patients with subgroups such as patient did not want to bother nurses, patients’ difficulty with completing pain scales, patients’ reluctance to take pain medications because of side-effects, patients reporting their pain to the doctor, but not to the nurse, and fatalistic beliefs. (2) Barriers related to nurses that included patient sedation, frequent complaints from patients, inconsistent practices around administering if necessary medications, time limitations, limited communication, the fear of side effects of pain drugs, physicians' lack of trust in the nursing assessment of pain in critically ill patients, inadequate staff knowledge of pain management, and fear of causing delirium or confusion. and (3) Barriers related to hospital policies includes: policies and rules of hospital, lack proper pain assessment tool, nursing shortages, powerlessness ,interruptions of activities relating to pain, lack of psychosocial support services, lack of alternatives nonpharmacologic therapy , and lack of pain management drugs. Conclusion: The results identify potential pain management barriers which can be considered when developing and disseminating policies and procedures in managing the pain in Jordanian critical care settings.
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2013-11-26
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.1494
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 1-5
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1494/934
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2014-11-13T03:18:25Z
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Sticky situation: best practice to secure endotracheal tubes in the operating room
Davies, Adam
Murphy, Meagan
Monaghan, W. Patrick Monaghan
Cushenbery, Cameron
Background: Tape is the standard means of securing endotracheal tubes in the surgical environment to prevent accidental extubation. This study utilizes a mannequin model to examine the amount of force required to dislodge endotracheal tubes secured with four different varieties of commercially available tape and three different taping methods. This study also incorporates different angles of applied force and varying mannequin positions to simulate conditions often encountered in the operating room. Methods: An airway trainer mannequin was intubated using a standard cuffed endotracheal tube and secured with one of four varieties of tape and one of three taping methods in randomly assigned order. The mannequin was placed in either the supine, lateral, or prone position. The endotracheal tube was then attached to a digital force meter and constant manual force applied in one of three planes (laterally to right, vertically, or laterally to left) until the cuff was removed from the trachea. Force measurements were recorded and analyzed. Results: Securing the endotracheal tube to both the maxillary and mandibular borders with Durapore™ silk tape held the endotracheal tube in the strongest, requiring the greatest force to dislodge it from the airway. Angle of force also showed statistical significance. Conclusions: The amount of force required to dislodge endotracheal tubes is affected by tape type, taping method, and direction of force. Durapore™ silk tape applied to both maxillary and mandibular borders was superior at holding the endotracheal tube in place when compared to other tape varieties and taping methods. Keywords: Airway control, airway extubation, airway management, intubation, endotracheal intubation.
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2014-02-03
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 20-23
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oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1641
2014-11-13T03:18:27Z
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Celebrating UNAM-Oshakati Campus health day/world health day: a community service: professional and personal life experiences
Pinehas, Lusia N. Ndahambelela
Shifiona, NN.
Shikongo, KKI.
Background: The University of Namibia-Oshakati Campus has a tradition to celebrate UNAM Health Day which coincided with the World Health Day annually. The day had always been celebrated within the Oshakati Campus premises. Nurse lecturers from the School of Nursing and Public Health always decide on the activities of the day and they volunteered themselves to take part in the event. The activities conducted were such as blood pressure monitoring, taking of weigh and giving general health education on different topics. In that case activities only catered for the University’s staff members, some students and few distance students and individuals who might find them visiting the campus during that day. This year (2013), lecturers celebrated UNAM/World day on the 04th April and they decided to move out of the campus to the nearby “open market” community to sell their service and to raise awareness about the reality of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity under the theme: “High blood pressure” (WHO’s theme of the year). The “open market” is a place in Oshakati (Oshana region) in the northern Namibia where many self-employed local small- and medium business people, males and females gather to sell local food and some “okapana” (takeaways) to passerby. Aim: The aim is to take the service to the community around Oshakati to sell their service and to raise awareness about the reality of diseases such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and obesity under the theme: “High blood pressure”. Method: No actual research was done. The service was carried out in April 2013. Results: No actual data analysis was done. The analysis of the findings was based on the users of the services. Many people who used the services were found to have high blood pressure up to 229/124mmHg, many of the women who sell “okapana” are overweight and seem to have lack the knowledge about balanced diet because they could not understand why they are overweight compared to their Body Mass Index (BMI). They prefer to keep their “fatness” because if they lose weight they will be laughed at and said to have AIDS. Many people were found to have high blood glucose levels (33.3mmol/L). Conclusion: The results indicate the need for health care providers to strengthen the community services and outreach to improve the knowledge and understanding of community members on the need for undergoing regular screening. Keywords: Blood Glucose Level, Health Education, High Blood Pressure, Body Mass Index, Obesity.
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2014-03-05
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.1641
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 24-26
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1641/1044
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/1931
2014-11-13T03:18:29Z
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Health promoting lifestyles of Jordanian university students
Alkhawaldeh, Omar
Background: Health-promoting lifestyles of university students are strongly related to their current and subsequent health status. Low rates of health-promoting lifestyles among university students are still reported in literature. However, few studies in Jordan have examined health-promoting behaviors among university students. Objectives: This study was aimed to assess health-promoting lifestyles among university students and to examine relationship between the university student's characteristics and health-promoting lifestyles. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational design was conducted using a sample of university students at Mutah University in Jordan. The Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) scale was given to students as self-administered questionnaire. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Of the 480 distributed questionnaires; 340 completed questionnaires were returned. Results revealed that the total average score for the HPLP-II for students was 2.4 (SD =0.4). The highest mean score was for spiritual growth subscale (M=3.0, SD= 0.7) and the lowest mean score was for physical activity subscale (M = 2.0, SD = 0.7). Students' scores on the health responsibility, nutritional habits, spiritual growth, interpersonal relations, and stress-management subscales of the HPLP-II did not differ significantly by gender, but males scored better than females on the physical exercise subscale. Conclusions: This study suggest that university administrators, curriculum planners, community health professionals, and public health nurses may need to develop guidelines and interventions for structuring a healthier environment and developing health promotion programs to assist university students in developing healthy lifestyles.. Keywords: Health-Promoting Lifestyles; Jordan; University Students.
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2014-04-08
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.1931
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 27-31
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/1931/1091
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2109
2014-11-13T03:18:31Z
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Mobile phone and adolescents- addiction a mindful check in!
Sumesh Kumar, Sudhen
Mobile phones, one of the greatest inventions in the late 20th century, now have become the newest addiction in the world. Even though it has given us convenient and comfort, it doesn’t mean it has no adverse effect. It is something that is going to affect everyone on day to day basis. The concept and ideas of the adolescents with mobile phone use and mental health generated a possible pathway for personnel dependency and also for the direct sources of stress, depression, sleep disturbances, aggression, and to a list of risky behaviors. However, studies on the association between problematic mobile phone use and psychological problems have been relatively few until now. The impact of mobile phone in adolescents in different domains of mental health should be considered for epidemiological and interventional studies. Keywords: Adolescents, Cell Phone Use [CPU], Mobile Phone, Mobile Phone Use [MPU], Psychological Problems.
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.2109
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 42-46
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2109/1115
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2123
2014-11-13T03:18:32Z
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Psychological experiences and quality of life in patients awaiting coronary artery bypass graft
Al-Hassan, Mousa
Ahmed, Samira
Akhu-Zahea, Laila
Hayudini, Jahara
Background: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery improves quality of life and survival rates. However, prolonged waits for this surgery are inevitable in countries having nationalized healthcare systems. Although no significant decline in the waiting times for this surgery has been demonstrated, recent research in psychological experiences of the patients is lacking Objectives: 1) To describe psychological experiences, anxiety and uncertainty, and quality of life in Omani patients awaiting coronary artery bypass graft. 2) To examine the significance of sociodemographics, health characteristics and the waiting time in predicting anxiety and uncertainty. 3) To examine the independent effect of anxiety and uncertainty in predicting quality of life of the patients. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. To obtain the required information, two nurses interviewed a convenience sample of hospitalized patients for coronary artery bypass graft (N = 84) between May 2011 and June 2012. Three regression analyses were used to identify significant predictors of anxiety, uncertainty and quality of life. Results: Literate patients and those with infrequent hospital admissions were more likely to experience high levels of anxiety, whereas, patients without myocardial infarction but having hypertension, and those who waited for the surgery 60 days or less were more likely to report greater uncertainty. Exercising regularly, low family monthly income and short duration since diagnosis with coronary artery disease significantly predicted better quality of life Conclusion: Physiological disruptions and concomitant chronic illnesses have significant effects on the psychological experiences and quality of life of the patients. Keywords: Anxiety, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Quality Of Life, Uncertainty, Waiting Time.
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2014-04-22
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.2123
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 47-52
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2123/1116
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2014-11-13T03:18:34Z
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Predicting post-deployment family adaptation in U.S. Navy families
Scott, Micah
Condon, Esther
Montgomery, Arlene
Baker, Spencer
Background: Although military families worldwide face changes that include adapting to peace and wartime deployments, few studies have explored how military families adapt to the post-deployment return of a service member. Objectives: To identify variables that predicted post-deployment adaptation of U.S. Navy families. Methods: A mixed method study guided by the Roy Adaptation Model included a convenience sample of 142 spouses of service members recently returned from deployment. The degree to which length of deployment, prior deployments, and years married, number of children, participation in religious and family support groups, communication, race, and interdependence predicted post-deployment family adaptation was tested. Multiple regression analysis and content analysis were used to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to better understand post- deployment adaptation of military families. Results: Post-deployment family adaptation was significantly predicted by having been previously deployed and by scores measuring family interdependence. Content analysis of qualitative responses from 10 spouses indicated that 90% experienced integrated adaptive responses. Conclusions: Family interdependence and prior deployments predicted levels of post-deployment family adaptation. Families who “give time” to adjust, communicate, and resume family routines experienced levels of adaptive response. Keywords: Deployment, Family, Family Nursing, Military Families, Spouse.
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2014-04-09
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.2316
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 32-41
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2316/1093
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2014-11-13T03:18:36Z
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Factors effecting on involvement of nurse leaders in policy making for nursing in Iran: a qualitative study
Aarabi, Akram
Cheraghi, Mohammad Ali
Ghiyasvandian, Shahrzad
Background: During recent years involvement of Iranian nurse leaders in policy making for nursing has been increased, but still there are many disputations about policy making for nursing in Iran. Objectives: This study intended to explore and describe factors effecting on Involvement of nurse leaders in policy making for nursing in Iran. Method: A qualitative design involving face-to-face, semi-structured interviews by 20 nurse leaders and physicians who had key positions in policy making for nursing had been audio taped and transcribed. Using a conventional content analysis approach, data were analyzed. Results: After open coding and categorizing data three main categories created; include: performance of nurses and nurse leaders; opportunities face to nurse leaders; and conditions governing the healthcare system. Conclusion: Some factors effecting involvement of nurse leaders in policy making for nursing in Iran do not have wide differences with other studies in this field. Although many factors had been mentioned in this study, frequency of codes showed that performance of nurses and nurse leaders acted as a barrier and have had the most effects on involvement. Meanwhile, despite the obstacles, there are abundant opportunities before nurse leaders to making policies and they should apply them to modify these obstacles. Keywords: Health System, Involvement, Iran, Nurse Leaders, Policy Making.
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2014-04-26
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10.14419/ijans.v3i1.2328
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014); 53-58
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2328/1124
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Barriers to living kidney donation among relatives of patients with chronic renal failure in south Africa
Mbeje, Pretty
Moleki, Mary
Ganga-Limando, Makombo
Background: The number of patients with chronic renal failure awaiting kidney transplantation has been increasing in the country. There is a great awareness regarding the importance of kidney donation among family members and the public at large. But little is known about their reluctance to donate kidney. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore and describe barriers to living kidney donation among relatives of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis in one of the provinces in South Africa. Methods: The study used qualitative, descriptive, exploratory and contextual design. Purposive sampling was carried out to select close family members and relatives of patients undergoing haemodialysis. Data was collected through individual face to face in-depth interviews with 25 participants. Interviews were recorded and analysed using thematic content analysis approach. Results: This study identified six major barriers to living kidney donation among relatives of patients with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis. They included: cultural beliefs, mistrust, fear, lack of information, being old, and pre-existing medical conditions. These barriers are well documented in the literature. Conclusion: The study has direct implication for the quality of life of patients with chronic renal failure. Kidney transplantation is associated with drastic improvements in survival and quality of life as well as considerable cost savings, compared with haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. It cannot be achieved without organ donors. Therefore, extensive public education aimed at ad-dressing factors restraining people to donate organ is needed. Keywords: Barriers to Kidney Donation, Chronic Renal Failure, Haemodialysis, Patients’ Relatives, South Africa.
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2014-07-02
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2343
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 65-68
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2343/1228
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2383
2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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An educational programme to facilitate reflective practice of registered nurses in training hospitals in Windhoek
Nelumbu, L. N.
Dyk, A. van
Problems or incidents occurring in clinical settings are often seen as indicators of poor nursing care and even indicators of a lack of reflective practice skills. In the hope of improving such situations a qualitative, explorative, phenomenological, descriptive and contextual approach was conducted to explore and describe how reflective practice is practised by registered nurses in training hospitals in Windhoek. The findings of this study revealed inadequate knowledge of reflective practice among registered nurses. This paper represents the findings of situational analysis of the experiences of registered nurses on reflective practice. Keywords: Facilitate, Reflection, Reflection-In-Action, Reflection-on-Action, Reflective Practice.
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2014-07-30
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2383
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 74-77
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2383/1276
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Quality of Preterm Infants’ Night Sleep: and Online Community-Based Survey of Maternal Factors and Perceptions of Infants’ Nighttime Awakenings and Sleep Problems
Ali, Reem
Hall, Wendy
Warnock, Fay
Wong, Sabrina
Ratner, Pam
Background: Between one-quarter and one-third of infants aged six months to five years have sleeping problems. Infants' night sleep patterns, in particular problematic night waking with crying, are a common concern for parents. Many factors can influence the development of infants’ night sleep patterns and sleep problems, including parental interaction. Objectives: To examine the associations between premature infants’ nighttime awakening, mothers’ reports of sleep problem severity, and maternal factors, including mothers’ styles of attachment and behaviors used to settle their infants to sleep. Method: The cross sectional survey study used a web-based questionnaire to collect data from a community-based sample of 105 mothers of singleton premature infants aged 5-6 months (corrected age) across a number of English speaking countries. The main outcome measures were mothers’ perceptions of infants’ nighttime awakenings (frequency and duration) and presence of infant sleep problems. Results: Of the 55% of mothers who reported that their infants had sleep problems, 17% described the problem as serious. The majority of infants woke 2.1 times per night for an average of 45.7 minutes per night. Mothers’ style of attachment and personal history of sleep problems predicted the duration of the infants’ nighttime awakening, whereas maternal active physical comforting predicted the frequency of nighttime awakenings. Conclusions: The findings can guide healthcare providers to screen mothers for an anxious style of attachment, perceptions of infant sleep problems, and use of active physical comforting strategies for bedtime settling when assessing premature infants’ sleep problems. Keywords: Maternal Attachment, Nighttime Awakenings, Premature Infant, Settling Strategies, Sleep Problem
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2014-06-25
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2412
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 59-64
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2412/1220
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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The effect of health education programs for parents about breakfast on students' breakfast and their academic achievement in the north of Jordan
Kawafheh, Mariam M.
Hamdan, Falastine R.
Abozeid, Shalabia El-Sayed
Nawafleh, Hani
Background: Breakfast is often said to be the most important meal of the day, there is a significant evidence of positive academic effects due to breakfast consumption. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to examine whether the health education intervention about breakfast for parents leads to improvement in students' breakfast intake and their academic achievements, it also aims at investigating the effect of students' gender and class on their performance. Methods: The sample of the study was selected by random sampling technique. It consisted of (234) students, (115) male and (119) female students at Fatima Bent Al Yaman school for girls and Khaled Ben Al Walid school for boys in Irbid the first Directorate of Education in the first semester 2013/2014 and was distributed into four sections, which were selected purposefully two female sections and two male sections. Results: findings of the study indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the post- tests between the control and the experimental groups in favor of the experimental group which their parents were exposed to health education intervention about breakfast, and there was no statistically significant difference in the students' achievement due to gender or to the interaction between gender and group. Conclusion: breakfast has a positive effect on students’ academic performance. Keywords: Academic Achievement, Health Education Programs, School Children.
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2014-09-15
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2482
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 84-89
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2482/1357
oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/2593
2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Assessment of healthy lifestyle habits among Mosul university students
Younis, Nasir
Background: A healthy lifestyle leaves you fit, energetic and at reduced risk for disease, based on the choices you make about your daily habits. Good nutrition, daily exercise and adequate sleep are the foundations for continuing good health. Managing stress in positive ways, instead of through smoking or drinking alcohol, reduces wear and tear on your body at the hormonal level. For a longer and more comfortable life, put together your plan for a healthy lifestyle and live up to it. Objectives: This study was aimed to assess of Healthy lifestyle habits among Mosul University Students and to examine relationship between the university student's characteristics and healthy lifestyles habits. Method: Cross-sectional survey design is applied to assess healthy lifestyle habit among Mosul University Students. Random sample consist of (400) students (Male and Female) were students in Mosul University from specialty difference (College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, College of Fine Arts, College of Education , College of Basic Education and College of Law),From end stage in University. Period of data collection first December 2013 extended from end February 2014. An interview technique method was used for data collection. Data were analyzed through the application of the descriptive and inferential statistical data analysis. Results: The results of the study indicated that Mosul university students have a low score in the total healthy lifestyle habits, demonstrating that female are higher than that of male(56%). Conclusion: The study concluded that the results are accepted concerning healthy lifestyle habit among Mosul University. After completing this survey, the researcher found that a lot of university students had a big problem of their healthy lifestyle habits, especially eating habits such as they skip breakfast, eat snacks and drink tea a lot. Keywords: Health, Lifestyle, Students, University.
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2014-07-27
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2593
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 69-73
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2593/1274
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Knowledge of sociology of development applied to nursing practice by registered nurses in public training hospitals in Namibia
Shikongo, Katriina Kuna I.
Background: Nurses trained at the University of Namibia are exposed to social studies on basis of the fact that their career or profession is also social of nature. It was found to be a necessity to derive knowledge from social sciences one of which is Sociology of Development. The nurses in their endeavors to care for their patients and attend to their clients act in the sphere of development taking place in the society which affects their own functions and behaviors as well as those of their patients. Aim: The aim was to determine and describe how the nurses integrate and transfer knowledge from Sociology of development to their clinical practice. Method: A quantitative design employed with the questionnaire as tool for collecting data. A statistical descriptive analysis testing the relationship between the personal/biographical data, as independent variables, and specific answers on issues of development as dependent variables was used. The responses were based on an ordinal scale of 1 – 5, with 1= not at all, and 5 = to a large extent, while the cross at 3 indicated that the specific item is practical. Result: The results have indicated no statistical significant differences in most of these variables but with general trends on some of the cases like the extent to which registered nurses give assistance to women deprived of their rights, empowerment of women in the community and observation of women subjected to domestic violence. The average score between the two groups on the dependent variables have also reflected a trend of being less than 3 (¯x < 3.00) on the five point scale. Conclusion: The results indicated that registered nurses differ with regard to the extent to which they relate knowledge from Sociology of Development to nursing practice and their reflection of knowledge is in those three items below the expected average of being considered as making impacts. Keywords: Integration; Knowledge; Nursing Practice; Reflection; Registered Nurses; Sociology of Development.
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2014-08-25
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.2904
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 78-83
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/2904/1314
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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The validation of the Indonesian version of psychotic symptoms ratings scale (PSYRATS), the Indonesian version of cognitive bias questionnaire for psychosis (CBQP) and metacognitive ability questionnaire (MAQ)
Erawati, Erna
Keliat, Budi
Daulima, Novy
Aim: The present study was to validate the Indonesian version of Psychotic Symptoms Ratings Scales (PSYRATS), the Cognitive Bias Questionnaire for Psychosis (CBQp) and the Metacognitive Ability Questionnaire (MAQ) as a new scale to measure the ability of metacognition of schizophrenia. Background: The PSYRATS, CBQp, and MAQ have demonstrated their usefulness for the assessment of hallucinations and delusions, cognitive biases and metacognitive ability in schizophrenia. So far no validation of the Indonesian version has been carried out. Methods: The PSYRATS, CBQp and MAQ were administered to 155 subjects with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. Factor structure, reliability, test-retest stability, and convergent validity were analyzed. Findings: We found that the all psychometric were reliable and valid. Indonesian version of the PSYRATS and CBQp Indonesian version have high reliability. The reliability of new psychometric of MAQ was Cronbach’s alpha=.759 and was checked in a subsample (n=32; r=.668; p<.01). Conclusions: Similar to the original PSYRATS and CBQp, the Indonesian version of PSYRATS and CBQp have good psychometric properties. The new psychometric of MAQ is a valid instrument for assessing metacognition. Implications for future research are discussed. Keywords: Schizophrenia; Hallucination Severity; Delusion Severity; Bias Cognitive for Psychosis; Metacognition: Instrumental Study.
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2014-10-09
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 97-100
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Psychometric property evaluation of a midlife women quality of life questionnaire
Putnam, Kathleen
Background: Quality of life in midlife women may be negatively impacted by biopsychosocial factors including midlife developmental tasks and hormonal changes. Many instruments measure physical aspects of menopause, but few specifically measure global quality of life in midlife women within a biopsychosocial perspective. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and validity of the Midlife Women Quality of Life Questionnaire (MWQOL). Methods: The original 30-item MWQOL was piloted with a sample of 166 midlife women. Items were derived from the literature and the investigator’s practice experience with this population, which supports the content validity of the instrument. After psychometric evaluation of the first version, 201 midlife women aged 45-64 completed the revised 17-item instrument. Principal component analysis with varimax rotation was used in the factor analysis to determine the construct validity of the MWQOL. Concurrent administration of the Utian Quality of Life (UQOL) instrument was used to determine convergent validity. Results: Three factors emerged from the MWQOL: physical (Cronbach’s alpha 0.82), generativity (Cronbach’s alpha 0.82), and resolution (Cronbach’s alpha 0.78). Two identical items on the MWQOL and the UQOL (“I feel physically fit”) correlated at 0.863. Additionally, 56.5% of the variance in the 17 items of the MWQOL was accounted for by these three factors. Pearson’s correlation between the MWQOL and the UQOL instrument was significant at .768. Conclusions: Findings suggest that the MWQOL is a valid and reliable measure of quality of life for a sample of midlife women. Measures that will improve understanding of the psychological, social, and physical health of midlife women could help providers better evaluate midlife women’s quality of life and assess the effectiveness of specific interventions aimed at improving it. Keywords: Middle Aged, Quality Of Life, Reliability, Validity, Women’s Health.
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2014-10-22
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.3192
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 101-105
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/3192/1441
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2015-07-01T16:04:21Z
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Do we really collaborate effectively in the operating theatre? A cross- sectional study in two hospitals in Greece
Patelarou, Athina
Laliotis, Aggelos
Sifaki Pistola, Dimitra
Marinaki, Sofia
Androulaki, Zacharenia
Tsiou, Chrysoula
Brokalaki, Hero
Aggression
Disagreement
Nurse
Operating Theatre
Teamwork.
The aim of this study was to translate the Disagreement and Aggression in the Operating Theatre Scale (DAOTS) into Greek and investigate the frequency of perceived conflicts, the sources of disagreement and the suggested methods of coping with them within and among professional groups in operating theatres in Greece. The results of this study support the reliability and validity of the DAOTS. The majority of the respondents had witnessed episodes of aggressive behaviour and/or disagreement during the last six months. Physicians more frequently revealed an aggressive behaviour towards a colleague, while nurses were found to be witnesses of a conflict between different professional teams. Daily/weekly disagreements among respondents about availability of equipment, theatre time, changes in the list order and availability of surgical staff were reported. Additionally, hospital type and years of professional experience are considered to affect the prevalence of exposure to a disagreement.
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2014-11-24
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 113-121
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Intrapreneurship amongst unit nurse managers at public hospitals
Letsie, Thandiwe
Van der Merwe, Anita
Botha, Delene
Concept Analysis
Intrapreneurship
Unit Managers
and Public Hospitals.
AIM: To improve conceptual clarity of the term commonly used in business intrapreneurshipâ€, as it has potential for application in the public health care facility.Background: Intrapreurship is a term commonly used in the business world. However, the term is poorly understood within the nursing fraternity, yet there is potential for application in health care facilities. The daunting challenges facing public care organizations call for incorporation of innovative initiatives embodied within intrapreneurial principles. Therefore, the intrapreneurial unit nurse managers as frontline runners in the delivery of health care services are well positioned to influence the accomplishment of positive health outcomes.Design: A concept analysis.Data sources: The meaning of intrapreneurship was searched from different sources inclusive of dictionaries and thesauri. Literature from a range of disciplines was explored to better understand the concept, this included; business economics, psychology, and public management. Similarities and differences with other similar concepts such as ‘entrepreneurship’ were also established. Other surrogate terms that are usually confused with intrapreneurship, were also isolated and defined so that more clarity on the concept of interest can surface.Review method: Walker and Avant’s methodology guided the concept analysisDiscussion of findings: Attributes which best define intrapreneurship include; innovation, creativity and risk taking. Created model, borderline and contrary cases brought clarity on the expected intrapreneurial behavior by a unit nurse manager. The antecedents of intrapreneurship were categorized into three aspects namely; the external environment, intra-organizational and the individual factors. Consequences of intrapreneurship include; new business venture, innovative initiatives leading to self- renewal. The empirical referents of an intrapreneurial organization include aspects such as; effective cost management strategies, positive response to change, application of new skills and client/employee satisfaction.
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2014-11-24
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10.14419/ijans.v3i2.3465
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 106-112
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Assessment of HIV/AIDS educational intervention on stigma reduction among nurses: a quasi-experimental study
Gutierrez, John Mark
Background: In a setting where HIV/AIDS is highly endemic, nurses may respond to patients with increase fear of being at risk of acquiring HIV infection, decrease willingness to care, or both. The resulting stigmatization creates social barriers and discrimination between nurses and patients with HIV/AIDS. Objectives: This study aimed to increase nurses’ knowledge on HIV/AIDS and reduce HIV/AIDS-related stigma and discrimination in healthcare through HIV/AIDS educational intervention. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out in all nursing departments of Shaqra General Hospital from February to April 2014. Nurses (n = 58), meeting the eligibility criteria, were included in the sample and were non-randomly assigned in one-group pre-test and post-test using purposive sampling technique. Results: The results of the pre- and post-intervention phases were compared using paired-sample t-test. Significant increase in nurses’ knowledge was demonstrated following HIV/AIDS educational intervention (p = 0.000). HIV/AIDS educational intervention was significantly associated with less stigmatization for ‘attitudes towards imposed measures’ (p = 0.002). In pre-intervention phase, the greatest stigmatizing attitude was observed in statement concerning the need for screening all inpatients for HIV/AIDS. The assessment at pre- and post-intervention for ‘comfortableness dealing with HIV/AIDS patients’ did not differ significantly, indicating least stigmatizing attitude. However, a statistical significant difference (p = 0.044) on nurses’ overall attitude towards patients with HIV/AIDS was detected between pre- and post-intervention assessment. Pooled mean revealed no observed discriminatory act among nurses at pre- and post-intervention assessment. Conclusion: The utilization of HIV/AIDS educational intervention improved nurses’ theoretical knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Although nurses’ knowledge on HIV/AIDS was improved significantly, their attitudes of blame or judgment as well as their comfortableness dealing with HIV/AIDS patients have not changed. The effectiveness of HIV/AIDS educational intervention in reducing HIV/AIDS-related discrimination as well as its impact on nurses’ attitudes towards patients with HIV/AIDS warrants further investigation. Keywords: Attitudes, Discrimination, Educational Intervention, HIV/AIDS, and Stigma.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2014); 90-96
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2015-03-11T13:58:13Z
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Standard precaution and incidence of needle stick injury during children vaccination among nurses working in maternal and child health centers in El-Minia governorate
Hossein, Yosria
Standard Precaution
Needle Stick
Nurses
Vaccination.
Background: Persons administering vaccines should follow necessary precautions to minimize risk for spreading disease. Nurses have a significant role in this process and are responsible for implementing several infection control strategies. Syringes and needles used for injections must be sterile and disposable to minimize the risk of contamination. The Centers for disease Control and prevention (CDC) estimates that each year 384,000 needle sticks injuries (NSI) and other sharp – related percutaneous injuries are sustained by hospital – based healthcare personnel, an average of over 1,000 sharp injuries per day. The estimate is not including other health care settings, such as emergency services, outpatient Clinics home based care and nursing homes.Objective: This study aims to identify the standard precaution and the Incidence of Needle Stick Injury Among nurses working in Maternal and Child Health Centers during Children vaccination in El-Minia GovernorateMaterial and Method: Cross sectional study was utilized to meet the aim of the study, this study was conducted in the ten(10) minister center of health (MCH) at EL- Minia from May to August 2012, the Nurses participated in this study included (100) Nurses who are working in (M CH) center after receiving their consents for participation. Observation checklist was done to observe the nurses performance before, during and after child vaccine and procedure toward universal precaution.Results: that the highest frequency of nurses were in the age intervals 30<40 years with main age (34.3 ± 9.4) all sample were females and secondary school degree in nursing. More than have of them 55%were having 10:20 years of experience in nursing, Relation between nurse's incidences of needle stick injury and their experience, show statistically significant differences. Also the relation between nurse's incidences of need stick injury and their training, were good with statistically significant differencesConclusion: The study showed a high prevalence of needle stick injuries and low of using standard precaution among nurses during vaccination the child so suggests that every MCH must have an infection control committee for observation the using of standard precaution and training the nurses for prevention of needle stick injury.
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2014-12-30
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Up in flames: a flammability assessment of alcohol-based hand sanitizers on common perioperative materials
Almengor, Samuel
Monaghan, W. Patrick
FL, Jacksonville,
Electrostatic Discharge
Flammability Assessment
Hand Sanitizer
Patient Safety
Introduction: The objective of this study was to perform a flammability assessment of alcohol-based hand sanitizers on common perioperative materials. There is an estimated 550–650 surgical fires that occur nationally each year, an instance comparable to that of wrong-site surgery, yet only about 100 operating room fires are reported each year. The median cost of an OR fire settlement claim is $120,166. Generation of fire requires the presence of three components, known as the “fire triadâ€: (1) an oxidizer, (2) an ignition source, and (3) fuel.Methods: The flammability of five common perioperative materials was assessed (conform stretch gauze, surgical drape, foam headrest, OR towels, and lap sponges). The flammability of these materials was assessed alone and with six test liquids (Purell Advanced, Germ-X, generic hand sanitizer, spray hand sanitizer, ChloraPrep, and sterile water). The assessments with the test liquids were conducted immediately after application and after five minutes. The ignition sources used were a lighter and two spark generators (piezo-electric and battery-powered spark generator).Results: Two of the five perioperative materials were easily ignitable (OR towels and lap sponges), while the others exhibited flame retardant properties, which manifested itself as “melting†when an ignition source was applied (conform stretch gauze, surgical drape, and foam headrest). ChloraPrep served as the positive control and sterile water served as the negative control. When alcohol-based hand sanitizers and ChloraPrep were added to these materials, the flammability increased. The addition of sterile water to the perioperative materials rendered the material nonflammable. The piezo-electric spark generator did not elicit any combustion of perioperative materials with or without test liquids, but the battery-powered spark generator did.Conclusion: Commonly used alcohol-based hand sanitizers are flammable. When alcohol-based hand sanitizers are applied to perioperative materials, their flammability increases, even materials which were previously nonflammable. Electrostatic discharge did illicit combustion of alcohol-based hand sanitizer on any perioperative materials tested, and should be recognized as a genuine safety hazard. Although these personal hand sanitizer products are commonly used for their antiseptic properties, one should exercise prudence with their use to avoid causing harm to the patient.
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2015-01-02
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10.14419/ijans.v4i1.3784
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 13-15
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Effect of structured physical exercise program on older adult's daily living activities and cognitive functions
Abo El Magd, Manal
Zaki, Sahar
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Cognitive Function
Nurses’ Observation Scale for Cognitive Abilities (NOSCA)
Older Adult
Structured Physical Exercise Program (SPEP).
Background: Older adults experience marked physiological and cognitive changes. Literature states that, daily exercising positively effects older adults' both physical and cognitive functioning. Aim: To evaluate the effect of the developed Structured Physical Exercise Program (SPEP) on both older adult's activities of daily living and cognitive functions. Subjects and methods: A quasi experimental design (pre/ post- tests) was utilized for the current study where the older adults' sample served as their own control. The study was conducted at a charity geriatric home (Female section) in Giza Governorate on a convenient sample of 45 older adult females. Data were collected through using three tools; Personal and clinical data assessment sheet, and the two pre-post scales (i.e. Activity of Daily Living scale "ADL" and Nurses’ Observation Scale for Cognitive Abilities "NOSCA"); both scales were already developed and tested before. Results: Data revealed that, after implementation of SPEP, statistically significant differences, indicating improvement, were found between the older adult's ADL and both their age, presence of support network, the number of offspring and medical history. Also Statistically significant difference, indicating improvement, was found between ADL and NOSCA scales among the study sample before and after implementing the SPEP. Conclusion: Both ADL level and cognitive functions of study sample were significantly improved after implementing the SPEP. Regular physical exercising is likely to have positive effect on both older adults' physical and cognitive functioning resulting in higher level of independency. Recommendation: This study recommends wide range application of the developed SPEP on older adults in Egypt.
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2015-01-16
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10.14419/ijans.v4i1.3789
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 16-22
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Fetomaternal outcomes of hospitalized hypertensive gravida in Shaqra General Hospital: a retrospective study
Abalos, Russel
Ellasus, Rosanta
Gutierrez, John Mark
Fetal Outcome
Hospitalized Hypertensive Gravida
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Maternal Outcome and Retrospective Study.
Background: Elevation of blood pressure during pregnancy can adversely affect both fetal and maternal outcomes. Other maternal and fetal complications may also arise which may result to maternal and fetal mortality.Objective: This study aimed to determine the fetal and maternal outcomes of hospitalized pregnant clients with hypertension.Methods: This 6-year retrospective research design was carried out in Shaqra General Hospital between January 2008 and November 2013. Following approval by the hospital research ethics committee and hospital administrators, hospital records were reviewed and examined using guide checklist. Universal sampling was applied totaling to 56 evaluable cases of pregnant women with hypertension.Results: Of 56 cases studied, year 2008 to 2013 had the most frequency of hypertensive mothers. Most women are in middle adulthood stage with age 25 years old and above, had more than one pregnancy (multigravida) and more than one viable pregnancy (multipara). Fetal outcome resulted to high number of babies who were term, appropriate for gestational age, with good Apgar score, no birth defect but high frequency of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions. Maternal outcome recorded no maternal deaths; however, 4% maternal complications (i.e., post-partum hemorrhage and HELLP syndrome) and more caesarean section deliveries were observed.Conclusion: Good Apgar score and absence of birth defects is associated with higher frequency of roomed-in babies and less NICU admissions. There were lesser complications to mothers who had more than one pregnancy. There were more NICU admissions from caesarean section deliveries.
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2015-01-02
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 7-12
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2015-03-12T06:41:10Z
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Nurses' perceptions about child abuse
Saifan, Ahmad
Alrimawi, Intima A
Bashaireh, Ibrahim
Child Abuse
Arab
Nursing
Palestine.
Background: Despite the efforts to protect children around the world, child abuse and neglect remain serious and global problems. In Palestine, child abuse is hidden under the community culture, does not appear in the Ministry of Health official reports, and little is known about nurses’ perceptions towards this phenomenon.Objectives: To identify nurses’ perceptions about child abuse definition, whether they faced such cases during their work, and how they managed them.Methods: Data were collected using descriptive survey (exploratory) approach. A total of 84 nurses from a major hospital in Ramallah city in Palestine were surveyed.Results: Only 33% of the participants intend to use referral system in co-operation with the Ministry of Social Affairs, child protection organizations, or the police in Palestine to deal with child abuse cases. The most seen abuse case was neglect (79%), followed by psychological abuse (61%), then physical abuse (57%) and the least seen was sexual abuse (27%).Conclusion: Most of the participants do not know how to deal with child abuse effectively. This research provides baseline information for understanding nurses’ practice in the ground, and it helps in presenting the appropriate conditions that enable nurses to fully practice their role toward such cases.
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2015-03-03
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 30-37
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2015-03-11T13:58:13Z
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The behavior over time of postnatal depression symptomatology and its early detection via the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: An Italian longitudinal study
Cattaneo, Maria Caterina
Roveraro, Sara
Chiorino, Valentina
Macchi, Elena Alessandra
Salerno, Roberta
Gatti, Monica
Arcaro, Laura
Barretta, Francesco
Fontana, Camilla Barbara
Colombo, Lorenzo
Rossi, Piero Giorgio
Mosca, Fabio
EPDS
Maternal Depressive Symptoms
Postnatal Depression
Postpartum Depression Symptomatology
Screening
Background: Becoming a mother for the first time is a significant developmental transition and postpartum mood disorders represents the most frequent form of maternal morbidity following delivery.Objective: To investigate the ability of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) to detect, in the first days postpartum, mothers at risk of developing depressive symptomatology over time.Results: The percentage of mothers with an EPDS score ≥10 decreases over time: 23.77% at 2/5 days postpartum, 15.57% at 2 months and 9.02% at 6 months after delivery. Among mothers with a depressive symptomatology after 2/5 days postpartum, 41.38% maintained an EPDS score ≥10 at 2 months too, while 20.69% of them manifested depressive symptoms at 6 months as well. Both correlation and linear regression showed a significant association between EPDS scores in all three administrations of the study but EPDS score at 2/5 days postpartum is more associated and predictive to maternal mood at two months than at six months postpartum.Method: A longitudinal study was conducting on 122 primiparous mothers who filled out EPDS and a General Information Questionnaire at 2/5 days postpartum, at 2/3 and 6/7 months after delivery. Women with high EPDS scores (≥10) were compared to those who had scored <10 in all the three steps and longitudinal analysis were conducted.Conclusion: Implementing EPDS in the first week postpartum allows identifying women at high risk to maintain depressive symptoms over time. These findings could be useful for health care interventions after delivery and for researchers involved in the study of transcultural aspects of postnatal depression.
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2015-02-24
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 23-29
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2015-03-14T06:42:13Z
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Conceptual framework for facilitating reflective practice by nurses in the clinical setting
Nelumbu, Lucia
Pretorius, Louise
Agent
Recipient
Context
Procedure and Terminus.
Problems or incidents occurring in clinical settings are often seen as indicators of poor nursing care and even indicators of a lack of reflective practice skills. This paper presents the description of the conceptual framework to facilitate reflective practice for registered nurses in clinical settings. It focuses on the characteristics of the agent (lecturer as a facilitator) and recipients (registered nurses), the context of the clinical practice, the procedures for the facilitation of reflective practice and the terminus or the outcome of reflective practice as may they be demonstrated by quality nursing care for patients.
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2015-03-11
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015); 38-43
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Attitudes and practices of health science students regarding blood donation
Batiha, Abdul-Monim
ALBashtawy, Mohammed
Attitudes
Blood
Blood Donation
Blood Transfusion
Jordan.
Background: Blood is fundamental to saving lives and is considered to be the force that sustains our bodies.Objective: To assess the attitudes and practices of health science students regarding blood donation.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was employed to assess the attitudes and practices of health science students regarding blood donation. 453 students (56.7% male) from the four health faculties (Pharmacy, Genetic engineering, Nursing, and Hospital administration) were surveyed between May to July, 2013. Means, percentages, distribution and standard deviation were measured. Furthermore, a t-test was applied to evaluate the change among the means.Results: Male students showed more positive attitude scores regarding blood donation (Mean, 3.91) than female students (Mean, 3.87).Only 66.0% had tested their blood group and a minority (11.3%) had donated blood during their life. Furthermore, a few of them (3.9%) experienced discomfort after donating blood, and the majority of them donated blood voluntarily (60.8%).Conclusions: The outcomes of the current research revealed that the attitudes and practices of the health science students concerning blood donation needed to be enhanced. Therapeutic communication between healthcare professionals and donors should be improved.
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2016-02-09
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.4135
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 81-86
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Nursing students’ perceived stress and influences in clinical performance
Akhu-Zaheya, Laila
Shaban, Insaf
Khater, Wejdan
Nursing Students
Nursing Education
Stress
Clinical
Practice.
Background: It is known that stress related to clinical training among nursing students could contribute to many physical and mental problems. However, little empirical evidence about the influence of stress in nurse students’ clinical performanceObjective: The objective of this study was to assess the association between perceived stresses, stress related factors, and students’ clinical performance.Method: Using the perceived stress scale, 539 Jordanian nursing students from 2 public universities in Jordan participated in the study.Results: The results showed that the mean of stress perceived by students was 45.9. Students’ assignment were perceived as the main source of stress (M= 10.7, SD= 4.5) followed by stress related to patients’ care (M= 10.5, SD= 5.5) and stress from teachers and nursing staff (M= 9.6, SD= 5.3). The lowest source of stress is from students’ lack of professional knowledge and skills (M= 3.96; SD= 2.8). The mean of students’ clinical performance is 73.4%. Students’ perceived stress has a significant negative correlation with students’ clinical performance (r= -.09; p <.05). The results also showed significant negative correlation between stress related to lack of professional knowledge and skills, and stress related to patient care and students’ clinical performance.Conclusion: This study expanded on students’ stress in clinical settings, and warrants further research in assessing its impact on their performance. Teachers should be aware of and help students to overcome and cope with said stress related factors in the clinical settings effectively.
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2015-06-17
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4311
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 44-48
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Suggestions to close the gap in nursing education: Nursing students' perspectives
Saifan, Ahmad
Abu Safieh, Haneen
Milbes, Ruba
Shibly, Rawan
Theory-Practice Gap
Nursing
Education
Jordan.
Background: The nursing profession is composed of two main parts: the theoretical part, which reflects the knowledge that is received in the classroom; and the practical part, which focuses on improving students’ skills in the clinical area. The literature shows that there is a disconnect between these two parts.Objectives: This study aimed to identify suggestions and interventions to explore students’ perceptions about the theory-practice gap in nursing education.Methods: An explorative qualitative design with individual, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews with 30 nursing students (in the second, third and fourth year of their BSc program) who took at least two clinical courses.Results: The students raised several ideas and suggestions to close the theory-practice gap in nursing education grouped under five major themes: open channels between theory and practice teachers; students need to be supported more; increasing competency of clinical instructors; using different methods of education; and preparing and improving the clinical laboratories.Conclusion: The qualitative design used in this study provided deep and rich novel data about the theory-practice gaps in nursing education in Jordan. This subject was broached for the first time in Jordan. The information from this study could be useful for undergraduate students, nursing schools, nursing teachers and other healthcare stakeholders in Jordan.
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2015-07-01
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 62-68
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Effectiveness of a training program on improving the hand washing among children in primary schools
Mohamed Moussa, Maha
Abdella, Nabila Hassan Ali
Abu-Elenen, Nagwa Rizk Mohammed
Elkazaz, Rehab Hani
Hand Washing
Training Program
School-Age Children.
Background: Hand washing with soap has been viewed as one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing the global infectious disease burden. Proper hand washing technique is easy to learn and can significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases among children. Aim: the study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of a training program on improving the hand washing among children in primary schools.Methods: quasi experimental design was used in the study. The data was collected from 450 students, aged 6 to 12 years. The study data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire sheet and observation checklist, the field data was collected in Port Said city elementary schools in six months periods.Results: The study concluded that there were highly significant statistical differences in total knowledge and practice score of the studied sample after implementation of educational program. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the current study, it is concluded that, the hand washing practices of children in primary schools was improved after the program implementation.
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2015-06-18
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4447
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 49-54
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Globalizing nursing science: analysis of nursing’s participation in the open access movement from 1993 to 2014
Nick, Jan M
Dissemination Science
DOAJ
Globalization
Nursing Science
Open Access.
Background: The traditional journal subscription model restricts access to scholarly information since proprietary fee-based databases charge high subscription fees, do not provide access to all journals in the same geographic region, and include minimal access to research journals from other countries. This practice insulates nursing knowledge, causes duplication rather than replication of research, and results in a lack of breadth and depth to our science.Objective: Describe the state of nursing participation in the Open Access (OA) movement.Methods: Using a descriptive, exploratory approach, all nursing journals in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) data warehouse were extracted, tagged, and analyzed.Results: Sixty-two nursing journals from 23 countries have registered as Open Access. Brazil publishes the largest number of OA nursing journals (14), followed by the U.S. (9) and Spain (9). Two countries publish four OA nursing journals (Canada, Iran), while the remaining 18 countries publish one or two OA nursing journals. Fifty percent publish in either Spanish, Portuguese, or Spanish/Portuguese, while another one-third (32%) publish in English. Importantly, 82% of OA Nursing journals do not require article processing charges; of those who do have APCs, the majority (66%) are $300 or less.Conclusions: Although nursing participated early in the OA movement, growth has been consistent but sluggish. Neither the size of the country nor economic status seem to have a strong influence on decisions to produce OA nursing journals. Encouraging participation in OA will advance the science of nursing by allowing broader and more coordinated access to information to the global community.
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2015-06-18
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 55-61
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Simplifying Glasgow Coma Scale Use for Nurses; This paper has been withdrawn.
AL-Quraan, Hamza
AbuRuz, Mohannad
Consciousness
Flow Chart
Glasgow Coma Scale
and Nurses.
This paper has been withdrawn.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 69-74
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Prevalence of paternal perinatal depressive mood and its relationship with maternal depression symptomatology: An Italian study
Cattaneo, Maria Caterina
Macchi, Elena Alessandra
Salerno, Roberta
Chiorino, Valentina
Roveraro, Sara
Barretta, Francesco
Fontana, Camilla Barbara
Mosca, Fabio
EPDS
Maternal Mood
Paternal Perinatal Depression
Parental Couple
Screening.
Background: Literature shows that the birth of a child is a vulnerability moment for the mental well-being of both parents.Objectives: estimate the prevalence of a depressive symptomatology in an Italian sample of new fathers during the first six months postpartum and provide its association with maternal mood.Methods: 244 neo- parents filled the Italian version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and a General Information Questionnaire between 2/5 days after delivery during the hospitalization in the Mother-infant Department of an Italian hospital and after 2 and 6 months postpartum by mailed.Results: in the first week postpartum, 6.65% of fathers had a EPDS score ≥ 10, this percentage decreases to 2.63% at 2 months and 2.59% at 6 months postpartum. Previous history of anxiety/panic attacks in fathers was a risk factor for a depressive symptomatology of them after 2 and 6 months postpartum. Paternal and maternal depressive mood were correlated most of the times and associated especially after births when a depressed father is more than 5 time frequently associated to a depressed mother 2 months later.Conclusions: experimental data suggest that neo-fathers experiment depressive symptoms especially in the immediate postpartum when their mood is associated with maternal mood in a significant way. Health care professionals should pay great attention to the neo-parental couple mood.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 103-109
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Reflective practice programme for registered nurses in training hospitals in Windhoek
N. Nelumbu, Lucia
Nursing Process
Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle and Rolfe's Framework.
Problems or incidents occurring in clinical settings are often seen as indicators of poor nursing care and even indicators of a lack of reflective practice skills. A qualitative, explorative, phenomenological, descriptive and contextual approach was conducted to explore and describe how reflective practice is practised by registered nurses in training hospitals in Windhoek. The findings revealed inadequate knowledge of reflective practice among registered nurses. Based on these findings the educational programme was developed to facilitate learning and application of reflective practice in clinical practice. This paper presents the description of an educational programme that was developed to facilitate learning and practice of reflective practice by registered nurses to make a difference to their patients’ care.
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2015-09-13
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4843
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 94-102
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Suspended liminality: breastfeeding and becoming a mother in two NICUs
Shattnawi, Khulood Kayed
Breastfeeding
Preterm Infants
Mothers' Experiences
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liminal
Jordan.
Objectives: This paper presents the results of an ethnographic study of breastfeeding and mothers’ experiences within two neonatal intensive care units (NICU).Methods: The data collection involved 135 hours of participant observation over a 6-month period and semi-structured interviews of 17 mothers.Results: Data analysis showed that the mothers faced many obstacles that prohibited them from practicing breastfeeding within the NICUs, which impacted on their experiences as mothers. Their experiences were revealed as a developing process as their feeling changed from fearful and terrifying toward becoming and feeling like a ‘real’ mother. Four distinct themes emerged; the first highlighted the crisis, which involved the mother's feelings of emotional instability, their strategies for coping such as not visiting the baby, and recognition of the NICU as a stressful environment. The second theme described issues relating to control and power. This involved the perception of having a lack of control and needing to seek permission, the use of language as a mechanism for control, and mothers being placed in a subordinate role. The third theme related to the separation, which included difficulties of acceptance, feeling like stranger and not being important, and the need for physical closeness. The final theme, becoming a mother, included issues such as the special moments, breastfeeding as a turning point, and practical and informational needs.Conclusions: A finding suggests that mothers, who deliver prematurely, may have their rite of passage into motherhood interrupted, resulting in them being placed in a position of suspended liminality.
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2015-08-29
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4877
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 75-84
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/4877/1958
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of open-cast diamond mine in Namibia
Haufiku, Desderius
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Obesity
Overweight
Cardiovascular Diseases
Mine Employees
Physical Activity
Nutrition Transition
Urbanization and Globalization
Eating Patterns
Lifestyles
Chronic Diseases.
The study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of Pocket Beaches mine. Obesity rates are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide; 1.2 billion people worldwide are overweight of which 300 million are clinically obese. Of concern, is that obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and other forms of cancers. Although there are several mine workers who on reporting to occupational health services for minor ailment are found to be overweight or obese, we are not certain about the extent with the problem. The health risk associated with obesity could cause a big loss to NAMDEB in terms of care cost, low productivity and absenteeism.The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and determinants of obesity amongst NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches diamond mine.a descriptive; cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of obesity and describes the factors that are associated with obesity and overweight.Study population: NAMDEB employees who were working at Pocket Beaches mine. A simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. Eighty seven employees were selected from 188 total NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches mine. Data was collected through interviews. Anthropometric measurements namely, weight, height and abdominal circumference were collected using a standard protocol.Data was analyzed using Epi Info 2002. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as kg/m2. Overweight was defined as BMI = 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Waist Circumference ≥80 cm was used to identify central obesity in women and ≥90 cm in men. The frequency of participation in physical activity, barriers to physical activity and food consumption is reported in percent and means.The study found prevalence 42% overweight and 32% obesity among employees of NAMDEB. A significant number of participants 48% never participate in moderate exercise per week. 71% of participants reported lack of motivation exercising and too tired after work as the major barriers to physical activity. The consumption of fatty foods such as fried chicken and fried meat was common among study subjects. A large number of respondents 79% eat fried chicken regularly while 74% eat fried meat regularly. 79% of participants consumed inadequate fruits and vegetable (one fruit and vegetable per day). The two most mentioned reasons for low fruits and vegetables consumption were lacked of fruits and vegetables in hostel food menu, and 14% don’t like fruits.This study results revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among employees. There is also low participation in physical activity and inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables among employees. Lack of motivation to exercise and unavailability of fruits and vegetable contributed to unhealthy lifestyles. Appropriate interventions are necessary in order to reduce the high obesity prevalence. Wellness program to promote physical activity should be introduced at Pocket Beaches mine. Management should engage Sodexho (catering company) to increase fruits and vegetables in the employees’ menu.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 85-93
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The influence of the training of coping skills for stress on self-control and intensity of depression among adolescents with suicide risk
Keliat, Budi Anna
Tololiu, Tinneke Aneke
Daulima, Novy Helena Catharina
Erawati, Erna
The Training of Coping Skills for Stress
Self Control
Intensity of Depression
Adolescents.
Background: Suicide was the second leading cause of death among 15–29 year-olds globally in 2012. While the key elements in developing a national suicide prevention strategy not only the health sector but also education so far the training of coping skills for stress was not being a part of health school program to prevent suicide.Objective: This study conducted to explore the training of coping skills for stress on self-control and intensity of depression among adolescents with suicide risk.Method: This research design using a quasi-experimental pre-posttest with control group. The sample consisted of each 40 adolescents in the intervention group and in the control group.Results: We found that the adolescent’s self-control and the intensity of depression was improved significantly in the intervention group.Conclusion: The training of coping skills for stress appears to be effective in increasing self-control and decreasing intensity of depression. We recommended that the training of coping skills for stress for adolescents should become a health school program in suicide prevention.
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4928
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 110-114
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2015-11-07T13:28:35Z
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The remote area nurse model of consultation
Lenthall, Sue
Knight, Sabina
Foxley, Sally
Gordon, Vicki
Ivanhoe, Terrie
Aitken, Robyn
Remote Area Nurses
Consultation
Advanced Practice
Model of Consultation
Indigenous Health.
Registered nurses working in remote areas of Australia are often called remote area nurses (RANs). RANs have traditionally used models of client consultation designed for acute presentations and episodes of care. However, presentations to health care facilities in remote Australia are more likely to be chronic, complex, multi-system and multifactorial in origin and subsequent management. This paper describes a consultation model developed from a combination of expert opinion, literature and trial and feedback from RANs. The model is comprehensive, systematic and puts the person at the centre of care. It aims to mitigate risk for the client; the RAN and the health service while at the same time building trust and health literacy between the client and the RAN to encourage the client to continue with the partnership in care.
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2015-09-28
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4963
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 149-152
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Implementation of reflective practice programme for registered nurses
N. Nelumbu, Lucia
Implementation
Application.
The researcher was convinced that the development of a programme is the good idea that will enhance the proper application of reflective practice in clinical settings for nurses not simply to perform daily routine activities without paying attention to reflection. The developed programme was implemented through a two-day workshop. Therefore, the researcher considered the workshop to be an ideal strategy for implementation, because reflection can only be facilitated and practiced through active participation. The participants were drawn from various disciplines such as: Paediatrics, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstetrics and Internal Medicine. The facilitator explained the purpose of the workshop and the rules to be followed during the workshop. The content of the programme was presented and discussed during the specific sessions as it was scheduled. After the sessions, the participants were informed that they have to go back and apply what they learned from the workshop during their clinical practice for three months. And after three months the facilitator together with the participants contacted the evaluation of the application of the content of the programme.
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2015-09-14
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4983
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 115-121
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/4983/1977
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2015-11-07T13:28:35Z
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A health education programme to enhance the knowledge and communication skills of health care workers who serve people living with HIV / AIDS on HAART in Namibia
Chipare, Mwakanyadzenin Abigail
Dyk, Agnes van
Amukugo, Hans Justus
This paper aims at describing the findings of a health education programme that enhances the knowledge and communication skills of health-care workers who serve people living with HIV / AIDS on HAART in Namibia. Namibian health-care workers are unable to provide quality health care services to people who are living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) when they do not have the necessary knowledge, as well as adequate interpersonal communication and counselling skills. In a health care facility system, all patients either come from the community, or are referred from the wards or other departments by health-care workers. The health care worker as a sender conveys information (messages), and a patient (receiver) is expected to comprehend these messages and to respond by giving feedback to the sender who, in turn, provides feedback until the communication process is completed. The process should take place in a conducive environment without any interference, such as noise, to allow the swift completion of the communication process. The messages that both parties convey should be clear, accurate, coherent, and concise. This article covered the following: background, methods, ethical measures, results (participants’ responses) conclusions and recommendations.
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2015-09-27
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4992
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 137-148
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/4992/1997
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Development of model to facilitate male involvement in the reproductive health context by the registered nurses
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Jooste, Karen
Mitonga, Honoré Kabwebwe
Development
Model
Facilitate Male Involvement
Reproductive Health
Context and the Registered Nurses.
The purpose of this article is to describe the process followed in the development of the model of facilitating male partner involvement in reproductive health (RH) context by the nurses. Namibia is one of the African countries affected by cultural and socio-economic influences that have persuaded gender roles in a way that hinders male-partner involvement in RH context. This phenomenon make difficult for the nurses to facilitate their involvement.The research methods were done in four phases. Phase 1 entitled concepts analysis. Phase one was done into two steps namely step1 - concepts identification and step 2 - concepts definition. During concept identification, qualitative, exploratory, descriptive design was followed. The target population included male and female partners attending health facilities and all nurse managers (registered nurses in charge) that provided RH services in the health facility in a northern region in Namibia. Individual interviews and focus were conducted until data saturation occurred. During the research three fundamental principles such as respect person, beneficence and justice were adhered. Tech’s eight steps of descriptive data analysis were used. Three (3) main categories, six (6) categories and twelve (12) subcategories were identified using open coding and conceptualization. The main concepts of the model were identified and classified using a survey list of Dickoff, James, Wiedenba (Dickoff,James, Wiedenbach, 1968; Mckenna, 2006). Phase 2 dealt with the creation of interrelationship statements between concepts identified in step 1. In phase 3 focuses with the description of the model using strategies proposed by (Chinn & Kramer, 1991). In phase 4, the description of guidelines and evaluation for the model was also done. The applied the principle of trustworthiness through developing dependability, credibility, transferability and confirmability in all four phases.A model was developed based on a theory generated approach. The model consist of five phase namely, situational analysis in the external environment (community) and internal environment (health facilities); establishment of partnership (male and female partner and Nurses), management process, maintaining the conducive environment and control & terminus/ outcome phase. It was concluded that facilitation of Male involvement in RH care context is needed. Further the recommendations were made to implement a model within the current health care framework in which reproductive health is provided.
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2015-09-20
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.5018
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 122-130
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5018/1983
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2015-11-07T13:28:34Z
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Perceptions of student nurses regarding the delivery of quality nursing care in katutura health centre, Windhoek and khomas region
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Mathews, AIno
Delivery
Quality Nursing Care
Nursing Students.
The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the perceptions of nursing students regarding the delivery of quality nursing care in Katutuura Health Centre, Windhoek, and Khomas Region.A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and contextual research designs were used in this study. An individual interview was conducted on ten (10) 4th year nursing students at UNAM main campus with regard to the delivery of quality nursing care. The data showed that most students expressed shortage of staff, high number of patient attendance, insufficient equipment and insufficient time as factors that affect the delivery of quality nursing care. Possible interventions regarding resource management should be put into consideration, where extra nursing staffs needed to be trained and distributed among hospitals and clinics in Namibia.
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2015-09-20
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.5041
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 131-136
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2
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2015-11-07T13:28:35Z
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Model documentation of assessment and nursing diagnosis in the practice of nursing care management for nursing students
Hidayat, A. Aziz Alimul
Kes, M.
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Care Managament
Nursing Diagnosis
Nursing Student
and Nursing Documentation.
Model documentation of assessment and nursing diagnosis in the practice of nursing care management is an integration model in nursing care records, especially records nursing assessment and diagnosis in one format. This model can reduce the duration of the recording in nursing care, and make it easier for students to understand the nursing diagnosis, so that nursing interventions more effective. The purpose of this paper was to describes the form integration documentation of nursing assessment and diagnosis of nursing in nursing care management for nursing students. This literature review was done by searching the following search engine: Pubmed, Midline, EBSCO, and Google Scholar. Data in the synthesis from nursing diagnoses of NANDA-I were incorporated into the of nursing assessment form using Gordon’s functional health pattern. Types of articles included: original research, and literature review. This review of article includes 1) introduction 2) form of nursing assessment documentation 3) implementation of nursing diagnosis documentation 4) the implementation strategy documentation of assessment and nursing diagnosis 5) recommendation for nursing education 6) conclusion.
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2015-10-29
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.5116
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 158-163
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2016-04-11T15:36:38Z
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Assessment of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning style among undergraduate nursing students
Hussein Ibrahim, Radhwan
Hussein, Dhiaa Al-rahman
Nursing
Visual
Auditory
and Kinesthetic Learning Style.
Background: Learning styles refer to the ability of learner to perceive and process information in learning situations. The ability to understand students’ learning styles can increase the educational outcomes. VAK (Visual, auditory, kinesthetic) learning style is one of the learning style in which students use three of sensory perception to receive information. Teachers can incorporate these learning styles in their classroom activities so that students are competent to be successful in their courses. The purpose of this study is to assess Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic learning style among undergraduate nursing students.Methods: A descriptive study was carried out; the study was conducted during the period of 3rd. November, 2013-15, March, 2014, in two Nursing Colleges at Universities of Mosul and Kirkuk. A stratified random sampling was used for data collection. The target population was an undergraduate nursing students (210) students (60 male and 150 female). Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), Chi-square, Frequencies and Percentage was used for data analysis.The results: the findings reveal that Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic learning style of the study sample was (40.0%), (29.5%), and 30.5% respectively. Females preferred auditory learning style (30.3%) more than males (27.3%), while males preferred kinesthetic learning style (32.3%) more than females (29.8%).Recommendation: The researcher recommended that nurse educators should aware of learning styles of the students and provide teaching style to be matched with their learning style.
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5124
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 1-4
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5124/2066
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2015-11-07T13:28:35Z
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Assessment of experiences of survivors of cerebro-vascular accidents and their caregivers functioning at home in the Oshana region of Namibia
Kuugongelwa, Suama
Small, Louis F
Caregivers
Cerebro-Vascular Accident
Functioning
Home-Care
Survivors.
In the wake of a cerebro-vascular accident, survivor and caregiver are often apprehensive about being on their own at home; this is particularly so for those living in low socioeconomic circumstances in the rural areas of Namibia. The situation is aggravated by the fact that there is no structured system of home visits by health workers that could assist caregivers in their daily tasks. Phenomenological interviews were therefore conducted to explore how these caregivers cope with providing home care to the survivors of such accidents. The findings that emerged were categorised into four themes, namely, survivors were unable to provide self-care and were dependent on others for help, the altered role function and performance of survivors, negative emotions because of altered self-esteem, and disrupted social interaction. These experiences together illustrate that some survivors are unable to take care of themselves at all and depend completely on their caregivers for help.
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2015-10-28
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.5164
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 153-157
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5164/2029
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2015-11-09T10:53:05Z
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Impact of applying brief educational program on nurses knowledge, attitude, and practices toward pain management
Abozead, Shalabia El-Sayead
Al-Kalaldeh, Mahmoud
Al-Tarawneh, Omar
Attitudes
Knowledge
KASRP
Nurses
Pain Education.
Background: The role of pain education is well established in improving knowledge and attitude towards the adherence to pain assessment and management.Methods: A brief pain education program was delivered to assess nurses' knowledge and attitude towards pain assessment and management. The "KASRP" scale was used at three phases; pre, post, and three months' follow-up phases. Subsequent eight months observation on using pain assessment sheets was also performed.Results: One hundred and four nurses were assessed at the beginning, followed by 92 at the immediate post-test, and 70 at the follow-up. Although nurses scored lowest in having knowledge and attitudes prior to the program, a significant improvement was evident after delivering pain education. In addition, nurses' competency in pain assessment was maintained over the three months of assessment. Younger nurses with shorter clinical experience were found more reactive to the program than older nurses.Conclusions: A brief nurse-driven pain education has improved nurses' knowledge and attitude towards pain management.
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2015-11-07
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2.5278
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 4 No. 2 (2015); 164-168
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10.14419/ijans.v4i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5278/2049
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Description of an educational programme developed to support registered nurses during clinical supervision of student nurses in medical and surgical wards in a training health facility: Namibia
Neshuku, Hanna
Justus, Amukugo Hans
Educational Programme
Intervention
Support
Clinical Supervision.
This paper describes an educational programme interventions developed to support registered nurses during the clinical supervision of student nurses in the medical and surgical wards of a training hospital in the Oshana region, Namibia.The programme developed contained the purpose and goals of the programme, programme objectives, programme structure, processes and approaches. The programme catered for the following themes: Managerial challenges, educational challenges and non-conducive environment as was experienced by registered nurses and student nurses in order to support them during clinical supervision. It includes the activities to address managerial challenges as identified to be affecting the clinical supervision of student nurses; this is to address educational challenges identified during clinical supervision of student nurses. Furthermore, the programme contains activities focused on providing registered nurses with knowledge and skills on clinical supervision, in order to increase their understanding and competence about the clinical supervision of student nurses. Another activity included interventions for enhancing positive interpersonal relationships and good communication skills to improve effective interactions between registered nurses and student nurses. This study made it possible for the development of an educational programme that enable the registered nurses to receive the much needed information pertaining to the clinical supervision of student nurses, and served as a guide and support tool when carrying out clinical supervision of student nurses.In conclusion the study was justified as an original contribution to the existing body of knowledge in general health nursing science.
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5343
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 14-18
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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2016-04-11T15:36:38Z
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Implementation and evaluation of an educational programme to support registered nurses during clinical supervision of student nurses in medical and surgical wards in a training health facility, Namibia
Neshuku, Hanna
Justus, Amukugo Hans
Implementation
Evaluation
Educational Programme
Support
Clinical Supervision.
The purpose of this paper is to provide an account of the implementation and evaluation of the educational programme was to support registered nurses in the Oshana region, Namibia educationally, in order to enable them to provide effective clinical supervision of student nurses The researcher selected to conduct a workshop because during a workshop it is possible to have two-way communication that encouraged the exchange of ideas and facts with the aim of sharing valued information among one another. The duration of the workshop was two days. The workshop was attended by registered nurses (registered nurses from a training institution and training health facilities) from the Oshana Region. Participants were selected using a criterion sampling method (registered nurses who were supervising second and third year nursing students during clinical practice; those registered nurses were from medical and surgical wards at training heath facilities in the Oshana Region and had been working there for a year or more). There were no limitations on the number / sample size; the researcher allowed all participants who turned up to attend the workshop resulted in seventeen participants attended the workshop. The programme was implemented in three phases which in turn was divided into sessions. The orientation phase provided an introduction to the workshop where aspects related to the purpose, goals, and objectives of the workshop and logistical arrangements of the implementation of the programme were discussed. The working phase consisted of three sessions which is corresponding to the programme objectives. The implementation of each session was based on the specific objective activities of that session and it was expected to produce an outcome that would help the registered nurses during the execution of their clinical supervisory duties of nursing students During the termination phase two qualitative evaluations were done firstly, the evaluation of the programme implementation for participants to describe their experiences from the programme activities. Secondary, post implementation evaluation or impact evaluation was done, two months after the implementation of the programme with the aim of assessing the long-term effects of the programme activities as might be signified by changes in the way of clinical supervision of student nurses was provided after the programme implementation.The results of the programme implementation evaluation indicated a strong feasibility for implementation as could be inferred from the successful implementation of the programme activities as planned and by the programme contentment with the context of implementation. The post evaluation outcome evaluation indicated that the participant find the programme worthwhile and demonstrated a positive attitudes towards the programme as they were satisfied with the programme tried to implement the knowledge gained during their routine activities and recommended the decentralization of the programme.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 5-13
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Description of a model to facilitate male involvement in the reproductive health context by the registered nurses
Justus, Amukugo Hans
Jooste, Kareen
Nangombe, Julia Paula
Description
Model
Male Involvement
Reproductive Health
Registered Nurses.
The aim of this article is to describe a model to facilitate male partner involvement in the RH context. The findings in chapter 3, step1 – concept analysis – which comprised the identification, definition and classification of concepts and the construction of an interrelationship between concepts and statements (chapter 4), formed the basis for the development of this model. This model to facilitate male partner involvement in RH is based on the theory generation of Chinn and Kramer (1991). The central concepts are defined by using the rules described by Rossouw (2000/1,) and Copi and Cohen (1996). Lastly, the model evaluation has been done in accordance with the method of Chinn and Kramer (1991).
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2015-12-19
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5361
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 19-31
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Guidelines to operationalize a model to facilitate male involvement in the reproductive health context by the registered nurses
Justus, Amukugo Hans
Hanna, Neshuku
Nangombe, Julia Paula
Guidelines
Operationalize
Model
Facilitate
Male Involvement
Reproductive Health
Registered Nurses.
The purpose of this article is to describe the guidelines for operationalising a model to facilitate male partner involvement in RH. Guidelines were developed for the implementation of the model to facilitate male partner involvement in RH through the management of a partnership environment. These guidelines may be implemented in those health facilities that provide RH services, namely, clinics, health centres and hospitals. The nurses, in collaboration with significant stakeholders from the community, representatives from the line ministries and NGOs, will be able to facilitate male partner involvement in RH.These guidelines and strategies were derived from the conceptual framework which was generated by means of deductive reasoning and analysis. The guidelines and strategies at each level are aimed at facilitating male partner involvement in RH through the management of the partnership environment by enabling male partners to become actively involved and participate and to eliminate those factors that impede the full participation of male partners in the RH context. The chapter will focus on these guidelines which are expressed in terms of the aims and strategies of each of the four phases in facilitating male partner involvement in RH.
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2015-12-19
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5362
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 32-42
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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The effectiveness of social skill training on depressive symptoms, self- esteem and interpersonal difficulties among Schizophrenic patients
I. El Malky, Maaly
Atia, Mervat
H.Alam, Faten
Schizophrenia
Social Skill
Social Skill Training.
Patients with social skills deficits such as problems with communication with other people, social withdrawal, problems with activities of daily living should be offered to social skills training. Patients with schizophrenia usually have social skills deficits. Social skills training is a set of systematic techniques and strategies useful for teaching interpersonal skills that are based on social learning theory. It is a widely used treatment of a range of psychiatric disorders as schizophrenia. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of social skill training program on self-esteem, depression and interpersonal difficulties among schizophrenic patients. Design: Quasi-experimental design (one group pretest posttest design) was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at The Psychiatric Hospital in Tanta and the Psychiatric Hospital in Mit-Khalf at Menoufyia, Egypt. Sample: A convince sample (50) was selected in the chosen setting inpatient department. Tools: four tools were used for data collection. Tool one: a structured: socio-demographic questionnaire to obtain demographic data about the studied sample. Tool two: The depression, anxiety and stress scale (DASS).In this paper the researcher used the depression scale only which consists of 14 items in the form of rating scale. The depression scale assesses dysphoria, hopelessness, and devaluation of life, self- deprecation, and lack of interest and anhedonia. Tool three: Self- Esteem Inventory Scale: It evaluates attitudes of individuals toward themselves and consists of 25 items. Tool four: Relationship Scales Questionnaire. It consists of 13 items five points Likert- scale. The results: There is a highly significant reduction of the mean score of depressive symptoms and interpersonal difficulties at 0.001 while highly significant increase of the mean score of self-esteem at 0.001 post program than pre program. Conclusion: The social skills training program had a positive effect on interpersonal difficulties, depressive symptoms and self-esteem of the schizophrenic patients after receiving social skill training program. Recommendations: Generalized of social skill training program for all psychotic patients in hospital to improve their social competence and self-esteem.
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2016-01-04
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5386
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 43-50
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Improving the reading skills of Jordanian students with auditory discrimination problems
Mukdadi, Afaf Abdullah
Batiha, Abdul-Monim
Ortega Martin, Jose Luis
Auditory Discrimination
Jordan
Learning Disability
Reading Skills
Special Education
Training Program.
Background: Some of the developmental problems facing students with difficulties in learning are those related to auditory perception which, in turn, can negatively affect the individual’s learning process.Aim: Evaluating a training program prepared to develop the auditory discrimination skills of students who suffer from auditory discrimination problems.Design: A quasi-experimental research design was used in this study. The study sample was divided into two equal groups: experimental and control.Participants and setting: The population of the study consists of students with learning difficulties from the second, third and fourth grades, whose ages range between 7-9 years old. Also involved were those enrolled in the resource rooms affiliated to the Jordanian Ministry of Education in Irbid province, amounting to (120) boy and girl students for the school year 2013- 2014.Results: The study showed that there was a significant difference in favor of the experimental group which indicated that the training program was effective. It helped the students with auditory discrimination problems to improve their reading skills. The results also showed a significant difference in favor of the students of older age in the experimental group. At the same time there were no significant differences in reading performance changes concerning gender.
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2016-01-06
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5444
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 51-55
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5444/2087
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Implementing an educational program to increase preoperative screening for obstructive sleep apnea using the stop-bang questionnaire
Davies, Adam
W. Patrick, Monaghan
Gerard, Hogan
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
STOP-BANG Questionnaire
Preoperative Screening
Anesthesia Complications
Technology acceptance model (TAM).
Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potentially fatal disease process that has been linked to higher rates of morbidity and mortality as well as increased perioperative complications. OSA is characterized by repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep. Greater than 92% of women and 82% of men who are plagued by moderate to severe sleep apnea are undiagnosed and may go unrecognized in the perioperative setting. The gap between a high prevalence of undiagnosed OSA in the adult population and the low level of clinical recognition has been well-documented. The term “STOP-BANG†is an acronym for eight independent elements predictive of OSA—three are OSA-related symptoms, three are physiological measurements, and two are patient characteristics.Methods: This project used a quasi-experimental design using a 16-question self-developed survey based on the technology acceptance model (TAM). Participants were asked to read an educational pamphlet on OSA and then complete the survey.Results: This study found strong evidence to suggest that among Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs), those with higher scores on Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), and Attitude toward Use (AT), tend to have a higher Behavioral Intention to Use (BIU) the STOP-BANG screening tool.Conclusions: The results suggest that programs targeted at raising CRNAs’ and SRNAs’ PEOU, PU, and AT regarding the STOP-BANG questionnaire will culminate in increased use of the STOP-BANG screening tool. The use of this screening tool will detect patients previously unidentified as having OSA, and ultimately prevent perioperative complications associated with this disease.
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2016-01-13
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5551
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 56-59
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5551/2094
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2016-04-13T11:40:30Z
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Schizophrenia: its psychological effects on family caregivers
Riley-McHugh, Delvalin
Hepburn Brown, Cerese
Lindo, Jascinth
Family Caregiver
Schizophrenia
Psychological Distress
Burden of Care.
Purpose: Caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia experience moderate to severe caregiver burden and are at risk for developing mental disorders. This study explores the psychological effects and coping strategies of family caregivers of relatives diagnosed with schizophrenia in the developing world.Methods: This qualitative study used the register of a community mental health clinic at a Jamaican hospital to purposively select and recruit five primary family caregivers of clients diagnosed with schizophrenia (based on the DSM IV). Consenting participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.Results: Four of the five caregivers studied were females. Participants were either parents (4) or siblings (1) of the client diagnosed with schizophrenia and aged 42 -57years. Participants experienced feelings of anger, sadness, loss of libido, loss of appetite and depression. They expressed feelings of fear, guilt, stigma and stress related to financial responsibilities in caring for their relatives. Coping mechanisms included social support from family members and their strong faith in God.Conclusion: Participants reported experiencing major psychological distress and ineffective coping. Community based management of individuals with schizophrenia should include strategies to support family caregivers.
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2016-04-11
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5565
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 96-101
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5565/2203
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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The impact of simulation practice on student nurses’ skills: the case of integrated newborn and childhood illness management at the university of Namibia
Iita, Hermine
Neshuku, Hanna
Chirimbana, Moses
Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) Approach
Simulation
Student Nurses.
The purpose of this study was to determine if guided simulation practice could enhance practical skills of student nurses in management of childhood illnesses, based on the Integrated Management of Newborn and Childhood Illness (IMNCI) approach.The objective was to determine the level at which guided classroom simulation practice enhances the skills of student nurses regarding assessment and classification of sick children aged two months to five years for treatment. A quantitative research approach using a pre-test and post- test strategy was used. Descriptive statistics were done and a t-test was also performed to determine the difference in the means. Findings demonstrate that there is an improvement in the performance of student nurses as a result of the guided classroom simulation practice. Recommendations include that student nurses be exposed to guided simulation practice before they are deployed in the clinical area for the actual assessment and classification of sick children based on the Integrated Management of Neonatal and Childhood Illness.
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2016-02-06
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5599
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 76-80
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
eng
http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5599/2120
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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The level at which registered nurses utilise the nursing process in local-level primary health care practice in Namibia
Iita, Hermine
Iipinge, Scholastika
Van Dyk, Agnes
Local-Level Primary Health Care
Nursing Process
Primary Health Care
Registered Nurse
Strategies
Support.
The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the use of the Nursing Process by registered nurses in local level primary health care practice in Namibia. The findings were used to serve as a basis to develop strategies to support registered nurses in their daily local PHC practice. A quantitative research approach using a survey design with self-report questionnaire was used. The population consisted of two groups. The first group consisted of 239 registered nurses working in Clinics, health Centers and in Outreach Programs. The second group consisted of 39 registered nurses supervisors of the registered nurses in these facilities. Quantitative, descriptive analysis was used to summarize and organize data using tables and figures as well as t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA), where applicable.Five main problem areas were identified. It was concluded that strategies needed to be developed to support registered nurses in their daily local Primary health care practice. The development of strategies will be dealt with in a different paper.
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2016-02-06
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5600
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 65-75
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5600/2119
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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The effectiveness of the nursing intervention program on feeling of burden and coping among caregivers of children with epilepsy
El-malky, Maaly
Mohsen, Magda
Amer, Hemat
Epilepsy Children
Nursing Intervention Program
Burden and Coping among Caregivers.
Epilepsy is one of the most common pediatric neurological disorders, which have negative psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of providing care. Nursing intervention is a key element of managing these patients and their families in order to reduce feelings of burden and enhancing coping among caregivers. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention on a feeling of burden and coping among caregivers of children with epilepsy. Design: A quasi-experimental design (one group pretest-posttest design) was used to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: The study was conducted at the outpatient clinic at the health insurance institute in Shebin El-Kom district, Menoufia Governorate. Subject: A convenience sample of 80 caregivers was used. Tool: I- A constructed interviewing questionnaire was developed by researchers to assess socio demographic data, medical history and family caregiver’s knowledge, practices and opinions regarding child with epilepsy. II- Modified version of the Zarit burden interviewing questionnaire to assess feeling of burden. III- Coping Health Inventory for Parents to assess coping patterns of care giver’s. The Results: the main finding of this study illustrated that, there were statistical significance differences regarding caregivers’ knowledge and practices. Reduction of the feeling of burden and improvement of coping patterns after nursing intervention than before. There was a negative correlation between caregiver’s knowledge, practice and feeling of burden and there was a positive correlation between (KPO) and coping among caregivers. The majority of the studied caregivers were mothers (76%) with mean age score37.21±5.22, more than half were secondary education, and the majority (75%) was not working. Conclusion: Nursing intervention was effective in improving caregiver’s knowledge, practices and opinions, feeling of burden and raising coping abilities for caregivers of children with epilepsy. Recommendation: additional nursing strategies are needed around the time of the diagnosis with longitudinal assessment and follow up for both caregivers and their children.
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2016-03-08
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5686
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 87-95
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5686/2158
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2016-04-11T15:36:39Z
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Esmolol vs. nitroglycerin: attenuating hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation
Held, Cassie
Esmolol
Hemodynamic
Intubation
Laryngoscopy
Nitroglycerin.
Hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation is a common occurrence with the potential for harmful effects. Many drugs have been utilized throughout the years to attenuate this response with mixed results. This review compares the efficacy of two drugs, esmolol and nitroglycerin, in attenuating hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and intubation. A systematic review was performed compiling all previous studies detailing the efficacy of esmolol in comparison to nitroglycerin for this purpose. Esmolol was found to consistently attenuate hemodynamic responses of blood pressure and heart rate with greater efficacy than nitroglycerin, and is thus recommended over nitroglycerin for use in this role.
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2016-01-14
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10.14419/ijans.v5i1.5754
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 1 (2016); 60-64
2227-488X
10.14419/ijans.v5i1
eng
http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5754/2095
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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An assessment of knowledge and factors that exposed young female student nurses to hiv infection at the university of Namibia, oshakati campus
Pinehas, Lusia N.
Uushona, Selma Ingandipewa
Assessment
Factors
Expose
Young
Female
Hiv Infection
Knowledge
Student Nurse.
Background: This study presents an assessment of knowledge and an investigation of specific factors that expose young female student nurses to HIV and AIDS at university of Namibia, Oshakati Campus. The concern over to what young female student nurses are able to control various issues of their sexual lives is critical question for health promotion and the prevention of further HIV infection. Student nurses are believed to have adequate information about HIV and AIDS compared to other young people in the communities.Aim: To assess HIV and AIDS knowledge levels and investigates factors that make young female nurses vulnerable to HIV infection at UNAM, Oshakati CampusMethod: A mixed-method approach was employed to collect the necessary data, a combination of qualitative and quantitative methodology. Qualitative data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire whereas qualitative data was gathered by means of focus group discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 18, and results from the focus group discussions were grouped into themes and subthemes and analyzed using thematic analysis. Random sampling with replacement technique namely, the fishbowl technique was used to select respondent and participants. This ensures equal and independent chance of being selected each time.Results: Most respondents indicated to have adequate knowledge about HIV and AIDS and had positive attitude necessary to effect behavioral change and implementation of prevention and care strategies. Most respondents were aware of their risk factors and aspects that increased individual vulnerability to HIV and AIDS. While the knowledge and attitude were identified as adequate, the practices of the respondents did not explicit indicate adequate level of responsible behavior among the young female student nurses in the face of HIV and AIDS.Conclusion: Student nurses identified HIV and AIDS as a problem of “others†and continue to report that infection would be an accidental exposure as a result of their profession or perceived powerless over sexual matters and income inequalities. Prevention remains a challenge in planning programs needed to address risky sexual behavior among students due to structural, social, socio-economic dynamics, individual circumstances, gender and biological vulnerability.
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2016-08-09
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.5925
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 139-156
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Relationship between learning style and readiness for self-directed learning among nursing students at king Saud university, Saudi Arabia
AbuAssi, Nesreen
Alkorashy, Hanan
Learning Styles
Nursing Education
Nursing Students
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed Learning Readiness.
Self-directed learning and other prevalent learning styles are important aspects of nursing education because they help nurse educators to predict differences in learners’ needs, abilities, and interests. Moreover, nurse educators depend on these predictors when they choose the most suitable teaching strategies, which enable them to manage adult learners effectively. This study’s objective is to explore the relationship between learning styles and the willingness to adopt self-directed learning among nursing students in King Saud University (KSU). Using a cross-sectional descriptive correlational design, the study was conducted with 230 undergraduate nursing students (female and male) from the third to eighth academic levels at the College of Nursing at KSU, Saudi Arabia. Kolb’s learning styles inventory and the self-directed learning readiness scale were adopted to determine the effects of the self-directed learning approach. The study’s findings suggested that the majority of nursing students had a “Diverging†style of learning. The “self-control†subscale was used to determine the willingness for self-directed learning. It recorded the highest mean score compared to the subscales of “self-management†and “desire for learning.†However, no statistically significant association was found between learning styles and self-directed learning readiness. Additionally, the findings showed that the majority of the students who participated in this study had little interest in the self-directed learning approach. Thus, this study recommends that the nursing faculty needs to assess students for their preferred learning style and readiness for self-directed learning before and throughout the students’ enrollment in the college. Further, the nursing faculty should apply a variety of teaching methods to manage students’ learning needs effectively.
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2016-06-01
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.5993
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 109-116
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2
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http://www.sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJANS/article/view/5993/2278
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Nurses experience of communication with palliative patients in critical care unit: Saudi experience
Alshehri, Hanan
Ismaile, Samantha
Communication
Palliative Care
Critical Care Unit
Critical Care Nurse
Saudi Arabia.
Communication is crucial regardless of a patient's condition in Critical Care Units (CCU). However; communication barriers are common in CCU. In recent years there has been a rapid growth within hospital settings in the provision of palliative care according to patient needs. The purpose of the research study was to investigate nurses’ experiences of communication with palliative patients in CCU. A cross sectional design was conducted using questionnaire. The study sample included nurses who were working in CCU. The total number of completed and submitted questionnaires were 61. The majority of respondents were females. The results show that 49% of respondents have experienced difficulties in palliative care tasks while 41% respondents have complications with communication in palliative care. Also, nurses who took part in this study reported difficultly in discussing decisions such as advanced directives, do not resuscitate orders, and feeding tubes. In conclusion, nurses experience difficulty with communication whilst carrying out palliative care tasks in critical care units. The common causes of communication difficulty are because of the complexity of palliative care tasks, language barriers, shortage of staff and feeling un-empowered. Moreover, there is a lack of education programs centered around enhancing communication difficulties between nurses and palliative patients.
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2016-06-01
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 102-108
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Effect of counseling program on early postpartum breast feeding by nursery mother
Ahmed, Amany
M. Mohamed, Nour Elhoda
M. Mahmmed, Thorea
Counseling
Breast Feeding
Nursery Women
Postpartum.
Background: Breast feeding is a learnt skill. Most primipara, if encouraged, and educated can successfully breast-feed. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of postpartum breast feeding counseling program on the awareness of correct breast feeding.Methods: This prospective study was conducted in, Sohag University Hospital, between March to December 2015, on 93 primiparous women who were interviewed to collect data through a questionnaire formulated by the researchers, for assessment of breast feeding knowledge (pre-test evaluation) and for administration of counseling program one hour after delivery. Those women were interviewed again 3 hours post-partum to assess knowledge (post-test evaluation) and the initiation of breast feeding after counseling program.Results: The mean age of women in the present study was 24.3±6.9 years. The majority of women were house wives (57%), literate (84%), and intended for ≥2years birth spacing (77%). Counseling program to primiparous women resulted in significant higher % of correct general breast feeding knowledge, knowledge about breast fed babies and breast milk, as well as knowledge regarding special situations and problems during breast feeding.Conclusions: Counseling breast feeding program in the early postpartum period is an effective method to encourage mother for breast feeding.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 117-121
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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A home-based health care programme to facilitate coping in survivors of cerebro-vascular accidents and their Caregivers in Oshana Region, Namibia
Kuugongelwa, Suama
Small, Louis
Caregivers
Cerebro-Vascular Accidents
Facilitation
Home Care
Optimal Functioning
Survivors.
A cerebro-vascular accident entails the sudden death of brain cells resulting from a problem with the blood supply. The patient is consequently left with varying degrees of disability, and usually requires the assistance of a caregiver. This article describes the development of a home-based health care programme intended to facilitate optimal functioning, which formed the final phase of a qualitative study that explored and described the experiences of survivors of cerebrovascular accidents and their caregivers. The development of this programme was based on the four themes that emerged from the original study and which were conceptualised by applying Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach’s (1968) practice theory. These four themes were restructured as four dynamics, namely, reframing knowledge and skills regarding self-care, modifying the daily routine, assisting with the adjustment to altered social relationships, and reframing negative emotions. The programme was implemented over four days and an evaluation was done after two months. The feedback revealed that the survivors and their caregivers had benefitted with regard to the skills and knowledge gained from the educational programme.
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2016-07-05
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 122-126
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Awareness among glaucoma patient at upper Egypt
A. M. Mansour, Magda
Abd El-aziz, Nermeen Mahmoud
Mekkawy, Mimi
M. Ahmed, Rania
Glaucoma
Awareness
Intraocular Pressure (IOP)
Blindness
Optic Nerve
Risk Factor.
Aim: To assess the awareness among glaucoma patients at Upper Egypt Governorate hospitals.Research design: Descriptive cross sectional research design was used in this studySetting: The study was conducted in ophthalmology outpatient clinics (male & female) at Assiut University Hospital & Al-rmad Hospital, Elmina and Sohag Governorate.Subjects: The sample of this study total coverage of glaucoma patients included (1000), the researcher taking the sample during one year, this sample aged 50 years and above.Tool of study: One tool was used in this study include three parts, part I: patient demographic characteristics, part II: medical data, part III: knowledge about risk factors and self-practice regard glaucoma.Results: The most of patients age ranged between 60:80 year, nearly three quarter (74.6%) of them were females, and 80% of them comes from urban areas. The majority of studied sample (84.5%) unaware about glaucoma disease and show statistical significant difference between awareness of them and their education, P≤0.05. Also, there was no significant difference between knowledge of studied sample and their residence.Conclusion: The majority of glaucoma patients complain from poor of knowledge & practice.Recommendation: Design & implement of health educational program about glaucoma are needed to improve patient knowledge & practice regard glaucoma.
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2016-08-07
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6312
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 132-138
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Mix research methods: teaching and learning in 2nd year bachelor nursing program
Ismaile, Samantha
Alsahlia, Haya
Khan, Samina
Alshehri, Hanan
Learning Approaches
Nurse Education
Self-Directed Learning
Learning Environments
Saudi Arabia.
Background: Nursing profession and its development, no doubt plays a crucial role in healthcare sectors. Students’ learning approaches are now being recognized across higher education as having a considerable effect on student achievement’ and their learning outcomes. The learning process in nursing education has always been a challenge to find pedagogical instructional methods that can engage learners actively and help the students to understand concepts for new applications in theoretical and practical situation.Purpose: The aim of this research study is to compare the effect of sequencing theory via classroom lecturing before practical clinical skill taught in laboratories and visa versa on students learning readiness and approaches.Methods: The research method of this study employed a mixed research methods by the implication of both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative research method was conducted by means of two validated questionnaires. The first questionnaire used is the Self- Directed Learning Readiness Scale for Nursing Education (SDLRSNE). This is a self-reporting instrument designed to assess stu-dents' attitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics necessary for self- directed learning. The second questionnaire is the Revised two-factor version of the Study Process (R-SPQ-2F) in order to assess students’ deep or surface learning approaches. The qualitative research was conducted via students reflection on their learning experience via the use of free text comments in Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS) environment. The study sample included 97 nursing students. Students were divided into two groups A and B. Each group consisted of 47 nursing students.Results: Significant differences between group ‘A’ and group ‘B’ were found for SDLRSNE self-management, desire for learning and self-control, suggesting that self-management in group ‘A’ managed their learning better than group ‘B’. There were no significant differences in terms of learning approaches between group ‘A’ and B.Conclusion: This study highlights that students teaching and learning experiences are sensitive to learning environments. This was done through sequencing theoretical and clinical teaching and visa versa in a nursing course. Proper design of the learning environment and the availability of supportive learning tools encourage students learning and teaching experience.
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 127-131
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A study on the knowledge, beliefs and practices of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis in katutura, khomas region, Windhoek
Kamenye, Esther
Sumpi, Ndemupavali
van Dyk, Agnes
Ashipala, Daniel
Knowledge
Tuberculosis
Beliefs
Practices
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease. In spite of this, it is the main cause of human suffering and death through infection. A better understanding of TB patients’ knowledge, beliefs and practices regarding tuberculosis is important for the improvement of public health education on tuberculosis. Therefore, a study was conducted to explore and describe the knowledge, beliefs and practices of patients diagnosed with TB, in order to provide helpful data for the improvement of public health education regarding tuberculosis.An explorative, descriptive, contextual, and qualitative study design was conducted, using individual in-depth interviews to gather data from 60 tuberculosis patients in Katutura of the Khomas region. A quota sampling technique by age was used to select the participants. Data analysis was done using Tesch’s method for content analysis. The results showed a significantly poor depth of knowledge among patients diagnosed with tuberculosis about the disease itself. Patients possess erroneous beliefs about modes of transmission, and they practice unhealthy lifestyles while on treatment. Ineffective health education had contributed to the poor knowledge of patients.Recommendations based on this study’s findings include: the revision of the current national guidelines for the management of tuberculosis, to include some important facts overlooked by the guidelines developers; the design of culturally-appropriate messages to be integrated with the existing beliefs and misconceptions and provided to the community in the form of leaflets.
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2016-08-16
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6387
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 157-162
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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A conceptual framework for facilitating optimal functioning by survivors of cerebro-vascular accidents and their caregivers at home in Oshana Region, Namibia
Kuugongelwa, Suama
Small, Louis
Agent
Recipient
Context
Procedure
Terminus.
Providing care for the survivors of a cerebro-vascular accident in home settings is an increasingly common practice. Accordingly, a conceptual framework was developed with the aim of establishing guidelines for the implementation of a support programme to enable survivors and their caregivers to function optimally at home. The framework involves the attributes of the agent (lecturer as a facilitator), the recipients (survivors and caregivers), the context (the home setting), the procedures for enabling optimal functioning and, finally, the terminus, which is defined at optimal functioning for both the survivors and their caregivers.
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2016-09-23
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 187-189
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Impact of child labor in stone quarries on his health status in El- Minia city
EL-Aty, Naglaa Saad Abd
EL-Ghany, Nazek Ibrahim Abd
Moftah, Farag Mohammed
Labeeb, Shokria Adly
Mohammed, Awatef Abdel-Razak
Child
Health Status
Occupational Hazards
Stone Quarries
Students.
Background: Child labor today represents the largest single cause of child abuse across the global. Most of it takes place in economically less developed countries and much is hidden.Objectives: The aims of this study were to found out the nature and impact of child labor in the stone quarries on his health status and assess the work hazards associated with these concern.Methods Design: A descriptive comparative design was used .Setting: at stone quarries in El-Minia city and two Governmental schools (primary and preparatory).Sample: Study consisted sample of two groups: two hundred working children (studied group) and three hundred school children as control group.Tools: Three tools were developed and utilized. Socio-demographic characteristics, assessment sheet, and Observation check list.Results: It was found that the mean age studied group was 13.0± 1.2, compared to 12.0± 1.2for control group. More than half of studied group of studied group were working for the need to money and to share in family income. About two third of studied group exposed to different types of injuries during work in quarry. There was statistical significant difference between studied and control group groups regarding body mass index physical assessment and bad habits. Also the results of this study explored that most of studied group exposed to all items of work hazards.Conclusion: It can be concluded that almost all working children in stone quarries were facing much health complains and working hazards.Recommendations: Quarries owners should provide all working children with appropriate protective measures and trained them on methods of protecting themselves from work hazards.
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2016-09-06
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6533
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 167-175
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Hopes and dreams: poverty, motherhood and health care
Pope, Bonnie
Bloom, Kathaleen
Qualitative
Health Care
Race
Racism
African Americans
Focus Groups
and Photovoice.
Racial and ethnic differences in health outcomes exist in all areas of health care even when factors related to income; insurance status and access to care are controlled. The importance of the social environment versus biological influences a person’s health status are explored in this study. Healthy People 2020 identified maternal health status to pregnancy-related health outcomes and African American women are at greater risk for poor pregnancy outcomes including increased rates of maternal, perinatal, neonatal, and infant mortality.Study Purpose: To understand the meaning of being and African-American woman living in poverty and their experiences with the health care system. Research Design: Exploratory qualitative, community-based participatory action research study used oral and digital storytelling. Participants and Setting: African American mothers residing in government subsidized housing.Data Collection and Analysis: Focus groups, storytelling, and photovoice for data collection. Thematic analysis the focus groups’ transcriptions and storyboard findings was conducted. Results: Common themes from the transcripts were “respect me…don’t stereotype me†and “be safe.†Themes from storyboards were “love of family,†“love of community,†and “hope for the future.†Courage, family, and community are the foundation of their lives. Limitation: Sample size does not allow generalization to larger populations.Â
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2016-08-17
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6535
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 163-166
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2016-12-29T02:46:53Z
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Paradigmatic perspective for development of an educational programme to facilitate critical thinking of student nurses in Namibia
Pretorius, Louise
Van Dyk, Agenes
Small, Louis
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Paradigmatic Perspective
Development
Educational Programme
Facilitate Critical Thinking and Student Nurses.
This research paper is focuses on describing the paradigmatic perspective used for development of an educational programme to facilitate critical thinking of student nurses. The study of this nature requires a paradigmatic perspective this is a collection of logically linked concepts and propositions that provide a theoretical perspective or orientation that tends to guide the research approach to a specific direction.The study was conducted in four phases, beginning with the needs assessment in phase 1 through which the researcher determine the needs of the students in terms of critical thinking, followed by phase 2 on the development of an educational framework and phase 3 and 4 on implementation and evaluation and this two phases were conducted simultaneously.The positivistic paradigm allows the researcher to be orderly and disciplined in the procedures followed during the study to acquire information. For this study the researcher worked according to a specific and logical plan of action and conducted the research in a series of steps. In this study the paradigm consisted meta-theoretical such as ontological, epistemological, axiological and methodological assumption. The theoretical basis of this study included the principal of adult learning; Model of curriculum development; Nicholas and Nichols; Viedebeck’s model of teaching critical thinking and Theoretical principle of constructivism. These theoretical frameworks were applied in respectively in the phases listed above.
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2016-09-20
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6552
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 176-186
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Development of an educational programme to facilitate critical thinking of student nurses in Namibia
Pretoruis, Louise
Van Dyk, Agenes
Small, Luis
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Development
Educational Programme
Facilitate
Critical Thinking
Student Nurses.
The article focused on the development process of an educational programme to facilitate the development of critical thinking in the students. The study was conducted in four phases, beginning with the needs assessment in phase 1 through which the researcher determine the need of the students in terms of critical thinking. The deductive data analysis of phase 1 served as basis of the conceptual framework for the development of an educational programme. Phase 2 focused on the development of the conceptual framework and it was achieved by utilized a specific educational approaches and philosophical framework were employed. Phase 3 and 4 were conducted simultaneously. Phase 3 focuses on implementation while phase 4 focuses on evaluation. A quasi – experimental design was implemented which focused on active participation by the participants in the programme.
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10.14419/ijans.v5i2.6553
International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 234-239
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Assessment of the needs of student nurses regarding critical thinking in nursing practice
Pretoruis, Louise
Van Dyk, Agenes
Small, Luis
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Assessment
Needs
Critical Thinking and Nursing Practice.
This study involved a quantitative, quasi-experimental and contextual design. The target population for this phase was senior student nurses registered at the University of Namibia, in their fourth year of nursing studies in the training hospitals of Windhoek and Oshakati. A total of 46 fourth-year nursing students, registered at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences in the Department of Nursing, were included for phase 1 except for the two students who took part in the pilot study. The students were from both campuses, namely the Windhoek and Oshakati campuses, doing the four-year Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing curriculum, which incorporates the principles of critical thinking. An imaginary case scenario was developed for students to analyse and answer some relevant questions to enable the researcher to determine the level of understanding and integration of critical thinking. In this study each student’s answers were deductively analysed by calculating central values, more specifically the mean for each question, to determine their application of critical thinking skills in the management of a nursing problemThe researcher has, with literature support, arrived at “umbrella†concepts, namely the most important concepts that nurses in Namibia need and without which they cannot practice. These umbrella concepts are to be included in the educational programme.
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2016-10-07
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 190-198
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Conceptualisation as basis for the development ofcritical thinking within the nursing perspective
Pretoruis, Louise
Van Dyk, Agenes
Small, Luis
Amukugo, Hans Justus
Conceptualisation
Development
Critical Thinking Nursing Perspective.
The purpose of this article is to present the conceptualise empirical findings arrived at from the needs assessment (phase 1), which reflected the application of critical thinking skills by the respondents. The ultimate aim was to develop an educational programme to facilitate critical thinking in nursing practice. Conceptualization as the definition of key concepts in a study with a view to integrating one’s research into conceptual frameworks.The findings revealed six main concepts and their related sub-concepts. These concepts included interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation and self-regulation. These concepts were inferred from the deduction by the researcher. These concepts were the results of the concept analysis of critical thinking by 46 experts directed by Facione together with the related dispositions. These six main concepts constituted the framework within which the educational programme was developed. The following steps were followed during the conceptualization namely concepts synthesis, clarification of the concepts, interpretation of the concepts, analysis of the concepts, evaluation of the concepts, interference/ conclusion, explanation, self – regulation and critical approaches.
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2016-10-14
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International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies; Vol. 5 No. 2 (2016); 199-211
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