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Blogs Comment On Proposed HHS Conscience Rule, Evangelical Support For Obama, Midwife Care
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800
The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.~ "'You Have Failed Entirely,' Says Planned Parenthood and ACLU," Amie Newman, RH Reality Check: Newman's blog entry focuses on a letter sent to the
48% Of Nurses Injured By Needles While 34% Fear Contracting HIV Or Hepatitis
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Nearly half of all nurses (48%) have been stuck by a needle that had previously been used on a patient, according to a new report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The report also shows that a third (34%) feel at risk of contracting diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C following such injuries. The results are published in the RCN's Needlestick Injury in 2008 report which will be launched to MPs, Peers and stakeholders at the House of Commons later today.
ANF Welcomes New NENA Leadership
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800
The Australian Nursing Federation warmly welcomed Lynne Geri as the new President of the National Enrolled Nurses of Australia (NENA). "Lynne comes with much experience; she has been a nurse for 22 years and currently works in rehabilitation at Bendigo Health. She has just been reappointed to the Nurses Board of Victoria and is the only enrolled nurse on the Board for the Royal College of Nursing, Australia as well having been an active member of the ANF Vic Branch for 15 years.
Journal of Research in Nursing current issue
Editorial
Bishop, V. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005
Munn-Giddings, C., McVicar, A., Smith, L. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
AbstractAction research (AR) is promoted for health care development. A systematic review was undertaken to gain insight into the uptake and designs of practice-based AR. Empirical research papers from 2000 to 2005 were extracted from CINAHL, MEDLINE and British Nursing Index, and two specialist AR journals. The initial search identified 335 papers: 38% were AR (20% were phenomenology; 32% ethnography; 10% randomised-controlled trials). Further filtering produced 62 AR papers for detailed analysis. Eighty-seven per cent of AR studies involved ‘organisational/professional development', or ‘educational' settings; only 13% were directly ‘clinical'. Practitioners were the main participants in 90% of studies. Seventy-two per cent of all participant groups were rated ‘active' in the research process, yet 70% of first (lead) authors were from an academic institution. Patients/carers were generally passive in the research process and absent from the authorship. Ninety per cent of studies used two or more methods, predominantly qualitative. Forty-four per cent of articles identified external funding sources, relatively high for nursing research. Participatory AR has a strong identity in practice-based research, with a diversity of methods. The focus reflects that of nursing research generally. A high level of participation by practitioners is evident but with little equity in authorship. Service user/carer involvement should be given more prominence by researchers.
Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005
Traynor, M. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Evidence-Based Nursing current issue
[Purpose and procedure] Purpose and procedure
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] Critical appraisal of cost-effectiveness and cost-utility studies in health care
Soares, M., Dumville, J. C Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] Evidence-based practice targets the individual patient. Part 1: how clinicians can use study results to determine optimal individual care
Bassler, D., Busse, J. W, Karanicolas, P. J, Guyatt, G. H Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Research in Nursing & Health
Depression, perceived stress, and social support among first-time Chinese mothers and fathers in the postpartum period
Ling-ling Gao, Sally Wai-chi Chan, Qing Mao Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:53:00 -0000
We compared the prevalence of depression in the postpartum period and its relationship with perceived stress and social support in first-time mothers and fathers. A cross-sectional study was conducted in mainland China with a convenience sample of 130 pairs of parents. Measures taken at 6-8 weeks after delivery included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Social Support Rating Scale. Eighteen (13.8%) of the mothers and 14 (10.8%) of the fathers were suffering from depression. No signficant differences were found in their prevalence rates. Perceived stress, social support, and partner's depression were significantly associated with depression. These findings suggest counseling, support, and routine screening for depression should be provided to both mothers and fathers. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
Nurse staffing and medication errors: Cross-sectional or longitudinal relationships?
Barbara A. Mark, Michael Belyea Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:54:00 -0000
We used autoregressive latent trajectory (ALT) modeling to examine the relationship between change in nurse staffing and change in medication errors over 6 months in 284 general medical-surgical nursing units. We also investigated the impact of select hospital and nursing unit characteristics on the baseline level and rate of change in medication errors. We found essentially no support for a nurse staffing-medication error relationship either cross-sectionally or longitudinally. Few hospital or nursing unit characteristics had significant relationships to either the baseline level or rate of change in medication errors. However, ALT modeling is a promising technique that can promote a deeper understanding of the theoretically complex relationships that may underlie the nurse staffing-medication error relationship. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
The relationships among self-esteem, stress, coping, eating behavior, and depressive mood in adolescents
Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, Sue Penckofer, Meg Gulanick, Barbara Velsor-Friedrich, Fred B. Bryant Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:54:00 -0000
The prevalence of adolescent overweight is significant, almost 25% in some minorities, and often is associated with depressive symptoms. Psychological and psychosocial factors as well as poor coping skills have been correlated with unhealthy eating and obesity. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among self-esteem, stress, social support, and coping; and to test a model of their effects on eating behavior and depressive mood in a sample of 102 high school students (87% minority). Results indicate that (a) stress and low self-esteem were related to avoidant coping and depressive mood, and that (b) low self-esteem and avoidant coping were related to unhealthy eating behavior. Results suggest that teaching adolescents skills to reduce stress, build self-esteem, and use more positive approaches to coping may prevent unhealthy eating and subsequent obesity, and lower risk of depressive symptoms. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
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Blogs Comment On Proposed HHS Conscience Rule, Evangelical Support For Obama, Midwife Care
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800
The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.~ "'You Have Failed Entirely,' Says Planned Parenthood and ACLU," Amie Newman, RH Reality Check: Newman's blog entry focuses on a letter sent to the
48% Of Nurses Injured By Needles While 34% Fear Contracting HIV Or Hepatitis
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 -0800
Nearly half of all nurses (48%) have been stuck by a needle that had previously been used on a patient, according to a new report from the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). The report also shows that a third (34%) feel at risk of contracting diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C following such injuries. The results are published in the RCN's Needlestick Injury in 2008 report which will be launched to MPs, Peers and stakeholders at the House of Commons later today.
ANF Welcomes New NENA Leadership
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0800
The Australian Nursing Federation warmly welcomed Lynne Geri as the new President of the National Enrolled Nurses of Australia (NENA). "Lynne comes with much experience; she has been a nurse for 22 years and currently works in rehabilitation at Bendigo Health. She has just been reappointed to the Nurses Board of Victoria and is the only enrolled nurse on the Board for the Royal College of Nursing, Australia as well having been an active member of the ANF Vic Branch for 15 years.
Journal of Research in Nursing current issue
Editorial
Bishop, V. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005
Munn-Giddings, C., McVicar, A., Smith, L. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
AbstractAction research (AR) is promoted for health care development. A systematic review was undertaken to gain insight into the uptake and designs of practice-based AR. Empirical research papers from 2000 to 2005 were extracted from CINAHL, MEDLINE and British Nursing Index, and two specialist AR journals. The initial search identified 335 papers: 38% were AR (20% were phenomenology; 32% ethnography; 10% randomised-controlled trials). Further filtering produced 62 AR papers for detailed analysis. Eighty-seven per cent of AR studies involved ‘organisational/professional development', or ‘educational' settings; only 13% were directly ‘clinical'. Practitioners were the main participants in 90% of studies. Seventy-two per cent of all participant groups were rated ‘active' in the research process, yet 70% of first (lead) authors were from an academic institution. Patients/carers were generally passive in the research process and absent from the authorship. Ninety per cent of studies used two or more methods, predominantly qualitative. Forty-four per cent of articles identified external funding sources, relatively high for nursing research. Participatory AR has a strong identity in practice-based research, with a diversity of methods. The focus reflects that of nursing research generally. A high level of participation by practitioners is evident but with little equity in authorship. Service user/carer involvement should be given more prominence by researchers.
Systematic review of the uptake and design of action research in published nursing research, 2000-2005
Traynor, M. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Evidence-Based Nursing current issue
[Purpose and procedure] Purpose and procedure
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] Critical appraisal of cost-effectiveness and cost-utility studies in health care
Soares, M., Dumville, J. C Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] Evidence-based practice targets the individual patient. Part 1: how clinicians can use study results to determine optimal individual care
Bassler, D., Busse, J. W, Karanicolas, P. J, Guyatt, G. H Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Research in Nursing & Health
Depression, perceived stress, and social support among first-time Chinese mothers and fathers in the postpartum period
Ling-ling Gao, Sally Wai-chi Chan, Qing Mao Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:53:00 -0000
We compared the prevalence of depression in the postpartum period and its relationship with perceived stress and social support in first-time mothers and fathers. A cross-sectional study was conducted in mainland China with a convenience sample of 130 pairs of parents. Measures taken at 6-8 weeks after delivery included the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, the Perceived Stress Scale, and the Social Support Rating Scale. Eighteen (13.8%) of the mothers and 14 (10.8%) of the fathers were suffering from depression. No signficant differences were found in their prevalence rates. Perceived stress, social support, and partner's depression were significantly associated with depression. These findings suggest counseling, support, and routine screening for depression should be provided to both mothers and fathers. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
Nurse staffing and medication errors: Cross-sectional or longitudinal relationships?
Barbara A. Mark, Michael Belyea Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:54:00 -0000
We used autoregressive latent trajectory (ALT) modeling to examine the relationship between change in nurse staffing and change in medication errors over 6 months in 284 general medical-surgical nursing units. We also investigated the impact of select hospital and nursing unit characteristics on the baseline level and rate of change in medication errors. We found essentially no support for a nurse staffing-medication error relationship either cross-sectionally or longitudinally. Few hospital or nursing unit characteristics had significant relationships to either the baseline level or rate of change in medication errors. However, ALT modeling is a promising technique that can promote a deeper understanding of the theoretically complex relationships that may underlie the nurse staffing-medication error relationship. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
The relationships among self-esteem, stress, coping, eating behavior, and depressive mood in adolescents
Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, Sue Penckofer, Meg Gulanick, Barbara Velsor-Friedrich, Fred B. Bryant Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:54:00 -0000
The prevalence of adolescent overweight is significant, almost 25% in some minorities, and often is associated with depressive symptoms. Psychological and psychosocial factors as well as poor coping skills have been correlated with unhealthy eating and obesity. The purpose of this study was to examine relationships among self-esteem, stress, social support, and coping; and to test a model of their effects on eating behavior and depressive mood in a sample of 102 high school students (87% minority). Results indicate that (a) stress and low self-esteem were related to avoidant coping and depressive mood, and that (b) low self-esteem and avoidant coping were related to unhealthy eating behavior. Results suggest that teaching adolescents skills to reduce stress, build self-esteem, and use more positive approaches to coping may prevent unhealthy eating and subsequent obesity, and lower risk of depressive symptoms. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
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1940's: The Country Goes to War: World War II: From NursingWorld, ANA Centennial: Voices from the past...visions of the future.A People at War: Women Who Served: From the National Archives and Records Administration. Short stories of First Lt. Annie G. Fox, Army Nurse Corps, recommended for and awarded the Purple Heart and several WASPS (Women Airforce Service Pilots).
An American Nurse At War: During WWI, Marion McCune Rice served as a Red Cross nurse in France, taking copious photographs on- and off-duty. Includes her biography, many captioned photos (from the video of the same name), letters sent home to her family, and excerpts of a journal she kept with soldier's comments.
Angels of Mercy: Nurses' Tales: Personal stories from four army nurses who were engaged in the European Theater during World War II. From The American Experience a PBS feature: Guts and Glory.
Army Nurse Corps: Officially established by an Act of Congress, February 2, 1901. United States Army Nurses - professionals serving mankind whether during times of conflict or peace.
Australian Nurses in Vietnam: Australian Involvement in Vietnam
Captain Sally: Women's history research and information treasure trove - notable women, women's history themes and subjects, quotations by famous women - from ancient women's history through the 20th century - learn more about woman's many roles in history - from feminism to housewives - from queens to scientis...
Civil War Nurses: Discusses conditions and contributions of the approximately two thousand woman who volunteered in military hospitals during the Civil War.
Dusty's Poetry: Dusty's Poetry Home Page, Vietnam Veteran, ANC - author of "Hello, David"
Essay on Sisters in the Civil War: Contains a letter written in 1966 about the religious order, Sisters of St. Francis of the Poor, whose nurses kept annuals of their treatments of United States Civil War soldiers.
Five Nurses from St. Lawrence County: Women in the Civil War: Five Nurses from St. Lawrence County, is a Women of Courage profile, produced by the St. Lawrence County, NY Branch of the American Association of University Women.
H-Minerva Discussion Network: Information on the study of women and war and women in the military, worldwide and in all historical areas. Affiliated with the Minerva Center, a non-profit educational foundation.
Historical Nursing: Stories and essays of nurses serving their country in times of conflict (Civil War, Vietnam). Links to WW II nurses and the Daughters of Charity at the Battle of Gettysburg.
I had the nickname, `Miss Irish': An interview with Marjorie Sullivan, a nurse's aide, describing her experiences during World War II.
Images - WWII Nurses in Movietone Newsreels: WWII Nurses in Movietone Newsreels
In-Country Women: Moving stories, images and poems written by or dedicated to the Nurses in country during the Vietnam war.
Lincoln and the Nuns: An essay about Abraham Lincoln and the nuns who helped care for the wounded soldiers in the United States Civil War.
Mademoiselle Miss: A collection of letters from an American nurse serving in France.
Mary Seacole: Discusses the background and challenges for this nurse from Jamaica who became a healer during the Crimean War. Includes photos.
Military Nurses in Vietnam: Comprehensive links page to incountry women in Vietnam, including army nurse corps, special services and red cross. There is information about the Incountry Women e-mail discussion group. This page is dedicated to the Red Cross, Special Services, Army Nurse Corps, and other civilian and militar...
Military Women in Vietnam: A history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, and extensive information for military women, past and present.
Nurse Pember and the Whiskey War: Women's history research and information treasure trove - notable women, women's history themes and subjects, quotations by famous women - from ancient women's history through the 20th century - learn more about woman's many roles in history - from feminism to housewives - from queens to scientis...
Nursing in the Civil War: An essay describing medical treatments and care for wounded soldiers during the United States Civil War. Direct quotes primarily taken from Dr. W. J. Chenoweth, a Union surgeon from Decatur, and Dr. Robert J. Christie, a Confederate surgeon from Monticello.
Nursing Old Wounds: Recollections by Nancy Leftenant-Colon, as the first black nurse in the Regular Nurse Corps in 1942.
Our Army Nurses: Pictorial essay of what Civil War nurses wore. Excellent stories from Clara Barton, Ruth Sinnotte, Lucy Seaman Bainbridge and Jane Stuart Woolsey. Stories available for download(Adobe PDF format) and for purchase.
Pearl Harbor Attack: Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941
Sr. Elizabeth Hillmann, R.C.: An interview with this World War II army nurse who served in England and France during the Normandy invasion. Includes a few vintage photographs.
The Army Nurse Corps in World War II: A well compiled site which includes a brief overview, early operations in the pacific, black army nurses, Sicily and Southern Italy operations, the European theater and vintage photographs.
The North's Unsung Sisters of Mercy: A cadre of dedicated Northern women from all walks of life traveled to the charnel houses of the Civil War to care for the sick and wounded.
WASPS, WACS, and Flight Nurses: Description of women serving as pilots, flight nurses and Air WACS in World War II.
What Did You Do in the War, Grandma?: A Psychiatric Nurse in the Philippines: A story by Kathy O'Grady describing Lucile Sponner Votta's journey and experiences in the Philippines.
Women in Korea - Korean War Veterans National Museum and Library: Facts and statistics from The Forgotten War. Air Force, Army, Navy, and hospital nurses who served, and many who died, in Korea.
Women in the War: A small tribute to nurses during the WW I. A letter, 'Experiences of a Nurse at the Front' is reproduced in full.
Women in World War One: A history of women in the military from the Revolutionary War to present day. Information about sexual harassment issues, current women veterans issues, and extensive information for military women, past and present.
World War II Nurses: Describes personal experiences of nurses who served in the battlefronts from North Africa to Italy to Normandy to Corregidor and Bataan.
World War II: Navy Nurse: Recollections of CAPT Ann Bernatitus, NC, USN of her experiences in the Philippines, Bataan, Corregidor, and Okinawa
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