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Nurses Play Key Role In Improving Quality Of Patient Care
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800
Quality has become a major focus within health care, especially in the areas of regulatory quality, quality assurance, quality improvement and patient safety. As this focus increases, nurses' involvement in quality improvement activities is likely to expand in coming years. In the December 2008 issue of Urologic Nursing, Leslie W. Hall, Shirley M. Moore, and Jane H.
Blogs Comment On Future Of Abortion Rights Under Obama Administration, 'Virginity Pledge' Study, Other Topics
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0800
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. Â ~ "True Common Ground for the 111th Congress," Kay Steiger, RH Reality Check: The increased number of abortion-rights supporters in the House and Senate of the 111th Congress is "encouraging to the pro-choice community," Steiger writes.
Nursing Shortage Expected To Grow Annually Through 2016, According To U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0800
A "long-standing" shortage of registered nurses in the U.S. is "expected to worsen" over the next seven years, the AP/Denver Post reports. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 233,000 additional jobs for registered nurses will open each year through 2016, in addition to about 2.5 million existing positions.
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
Action 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.
Review: 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
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] To our future--welcome students!
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] To lower or not to lower? Making sense of the latest research on intensive glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes
Sherifali, D., Punthakee, Z. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Research in Nursing & Health
Gender comparisons of perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity in middle school youth
Lorraine B. Robbins, Alla Sikorskii, Lauren M. Hamel, Tsu-Yin Wu, JoEllen Wilbur Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:41:00 -0000
Perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity (PA) reported by 206 middle school boys and girls in a survey were compared. Only "take care of myself, stay in shape, and be healthier" emerged as a greater benefit for girls than boys. Among students not on a sports team, boys reported fewer barriers than girls. Among those selecting an active pursuit, boys perceived more barriers than girls. When controlling for sports team participation and perceived benefits and barriers, boys reported more minutes of vigorous PA than girls. As boys and girls reported relatively similar benefits of and barriers to PA, nurse counseling with both groups can focus on the same information. Effort is particularly needed to increase PA among girls. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
Communication technology and knowledge synthesis
Claudia C. Bartz Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:31:00 -0000
No Abstract.
Trajectories of fatigue in family caregivers of patients undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Barbara A. Swore Fletcher, Karen L. Schumacher, Marylin Dodd, Steven M. Paul, Bruce A. Cooper, Kathryn Lee, Claudia West, Bradley E. Aouizerat, Patrick S. Swift, William Wara, Christine Miaskowski Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:18:00 -0000
Predictors of and trajectories for evening and morning fatigue were evaluated in family caregivers of oncology patients using hierarchical linear modeling. Evening fatigue trajectory fit a quadratic model. Predictors included baseline sleep disturbances in family caregivers and baseline evening fatigue in patients. Morning fatigue trajectory fit a linear model. Predictors were baseline trait anxiety, levels of perceived family support, and baseline morning fatigue in patients. Findings suggest considerable inter-individual variability in the trajectories of evening and morning fatigue. Evaluating family caregivers for sleep disturbance, anxiety, and poor family support, as well as high levels of patient fatigue, could identify those family caregivers at highest risk for sustained fatigue trajectories. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
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Nurses Play Key Role In Improving Quality Of Patient Care
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:00 -0800
Quality has become a major focus within health care, especially in the areas of regulatory quality, quality assurance, quality improvement and patient safety. As this focus increases, nurses' involvement in quality improvement activities is likely to expand in coming years. In the December 2008 issue of Urologic Nursing, Leslie W. Hall, Shirley M. Moore, and Jane H.
Blogs Comment On Future Of Abortion Rights Under Obama Administration, 'Virginity Pledge' Study, Other Topics
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0800
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries. Â ~ "True Common Ground for the 111th Congress," Kay Steiger, RH Reality Check: The increased number of abortion-rights supporters in the House and Senate of the 111th Congress is "encouraging to the pro-choice community," Steiger writes.
Nursing Shortage Expected To Grow Annually Through 2016, According To U.S. Bureau Of Labor Statistics
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0800
A "long-standing" shortage of registered nurses in the U.S. is "expected to worsen" over the next seven years, the AP/Denver Post reports. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 233,000 additional jobs for registered nurses will open each year through 2016, in addition to about 2.5 million existing positions.
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
Action 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.
Review: 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
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] To our future--welcome students!
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
[EBN notebook] To lower or not to lower? Making sense of the latest research on intensive glycaemic control and cardiovascular outcomes
Sherifali, D., Punthakee, Z. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0000
Research in Nursing & Health
Gender comparisons of perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity in middle school youth
Lorraine B. Robbins, Alla Sikorskii, Lauren M. Hamel, Tsu-Yin Wu, JoEllen Wilbur Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:41:00 -0000
Perceived benefits of and barriers to physical activity (PA) reported by 206 middle school boys and girls in a survey were compared. Only "take care of myself, stay in shape, and be healthier" emerged as a greater benefit for girls than boys. Among students not on a sports team, boys reported fewer barriers than girls. Among those selecting an active pursuit, boys perceived more barriers than girls. When controlling for sports team participation and perceived benefits and barriers, boys reported more minutes of vigorous PA than girls. As boys and girls reported relatively similar benefits of and barriers to PA, nurse counseling with both groups can focus on the same information. Effort is particularly needed to increase PA among girls. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
Communication technology and knowledge synthesis
Claudia C. Bartz Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:31:00 -0000
No Abstract.
Trajectories of fatigue in family caregivers of patients undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer
Barbara A. Swore Fletcher, Karen L. Schumacher, Marylin Dodd, Steven M. Paul, Bruce A. Cooper, Kathryn Lee, Claudia West, Bradley E. Aouizerat, Patrick S. Swift, William Wara, Christine Miaskowski Fri, 12 Dec 2008 13:18:00 -0000
Predictors of and trajectories for evening and morning fatigue were evaluated in family caregivers of oncology patients using hierarchical linear modeling. Evening fatigue trajectory fit a quadratic model. Predictors included baseline sleep disturbances in family caregivers and baseline evening fatigue in patients. Morning fatigue trajectory fit a linear model. Predictors were baseline trait anxiety, levels of perceived family support, and baseline morning fatigue in patients. Findings suggest considerable inter-individual variability in the trajectories of evening and morning fatigue. Evaluating family caregivers for sleep disturbance, anxiety, and poor family support, as well as high levels of patient fatigue, could identify those family caregivers at highest risk for sustained fatigue trajectories. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health
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Archives of Psychiatric Nursing: Presents peer-reviewed research. Excerpts from current and past issues, author guidelines, editorial board members, and ordering information.
Australian Journal of Holistic Nursing: Offers selected excerpts, submission requirements, advertising guidelines, and subscription information.
Bandolier: A monthly newsletter about evidence-based health care; top source for such information on the net
British Journal of Nursing: The most up-to-date clinically focused journal available to nurses. It is applicable to all nurses in all specialties.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research: A peer-reviewed, quarterly journal of original nursing research, published by the McGill University School of Nursing. Includes selected abstracts, editorial board, and author guidelines.
Case Manager: For medical case managers and other related professionals who coordinate and manage patient care. Index of issues, table of contents, selected articles, editorial board, and subscription information.
Clinical Evidence: Offers topics, frequently asked questions, and subscription information.
Clinical Nursing Research: SAGE Publications is an independent international publisher of journals and books. Known for our commitment to quality and innovation, we are a world leader in scholarly, educational, and professional markets.
Critical Care Nurse: Web site for Critical Care Nurse.
Evidence-Based Nursing: Subscription information, index of articles, and E-mail alerts.
Geriatric Nursing: Abstracts, selected articles, and table of contents of current and past issues, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Insight: Features peer-reviewed clinical and scientific articles written by ophthalmic nurses or experts in the field of ophthalmology. Articles and abstracts for current and past issues, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Intensive and Critical Care Nursing: Includes scope, table of contents, abstracts, author guidelines, editorial board, sponsored events, and subscription information.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
International Journal of Nursing Practice: International Journal of Nursing Practice: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
International Journal of Palliative Nursing: Offers peer-reviewed and refereed articles with regular sections on nursing innovations, symptom management, education, and international development. Editorials, selected articles, and subscription information.
International Journal of Trauma Nursing: Selected articles and abstracts from current and past issues, editorial board, author guidelines, and subscription information.
ITIN: ITIN - Journal of the Nursing Specialist Group of the BCS
Journal for Nurses in Staff Development: Abstracts of current and back issues, and author guidelines.
Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing: Journal information, abstracts and contents on the Blackwell Publishing website
Journal of Advanced Nursing: Journal of Advanced Nursing: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
Journal of Advanced Nursing: Journal aimed at exploring the foundations of nursing care knowledge and practice worldwide.
Journal of Christian Nursing: Strives to help Christian nurses view nursing practice through the eyes of faith. Editorial table of contents, and article summaries from current and back issues, author guidelines, upcoming topics, and subscription information.
Journal of Clinical Nursing: Journal of Clinical Nursing: journal information, contents lists and abstracts on the Blackwell Publishing website.
Journal of Emergency Nursing: Offers selected articles and abstracts from current and past issues, editorial board, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Journal of Gerontological Nursing: Editorial board, contributor guidelines, and subscription information.
Journal of Nursing Education: Editorial board, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Journal of Nursing Measurement: Focuses exclusively on testing, tools, approaches, and evaluation studies of instruments and scales. Table of contents, author guidelines, editorial board, and subscription information.
Journal of Pediatric Health Care: Contains original, peer-reviewed articles stressing new approaches to the management of problems facing newborn, pediatric, and adolescent patients. Selected articles and abstracts for current and past issues, subscription information.
Journal of Pediatric Nursing: The Journal of Pediatric Nursing provides original, peer-reviewed research that is based on the philosophy that pediatric nursing incorporates a family-centered approach. It serves as a forum for the
Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing: SAGE Publications is an independent international publisher of journals and books. Known for our commitment to quality and innovation, we are a world leader in scholarly, educational, and professional markets.
Journal of Professional Nursing: Addresses the practice, research and policy roles of nurses with baccalaureate and graduate degrees. Selected articles and abstracts, editorial board, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association: Peer-reviewed articles covering psychiatric-mental health nursing practice and theory, practice challenges, new theories and changes occurring in the field. Abstracts and articles for current and past issues, subscription information.
Journal of Vascular Nursing: Presents clinical information regarding aortic and peripheral aneurysms, upper and lower extremity arterial disease, acute and chronic venous disease. Selected articles and abstracts from current and past issues and subscription information.
Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing: Subscription information, search engine and tables of contents for past issues.
Neonatal Network: Neonatal Network, Publisher specializing in providing nurses and parents with the most current information and resources in the fields of neonatal and maternal child nursing.
Nephrology Nursing Journal: Presents information on advances in practice, education, and research. Includes abstracts of current articles, annual index, and subscription and author information.
Nurse To Nurse: Well researched nursing newsletter, Because You Care. Available for distribution to all nurses within a subscribing facility. Can be used for continuing education, competency testing, evaluations, and more.
Nursing 2002: Offers sample articles, index to back issues, editorial and subscription information.
Nursing Economics: Explores issues and trends in health care administration, economics, and policymaking. Includes abstracts of current articles, editorial staff listing, and subscription information.
Nursing Ethics: Includes focus, editorial board, submission guidelines, and subscription information.
Nursing Forum: Publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts that explore issues, ideas, trends, and innovations. General contents, editorial board, and subscription information.
Nursing History Review: Nursing History Review is the official Publication of the American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN).
Nursing Leadership Forum: Offers debates, interviews and thought-provoking current articles that discuss the vital importance of nursing leadership in the public debates of health care reform.
Nursing Outlook: Presents peer-reviewed articles which examine current issues and trends in nursing practice, education and research.
Pediatric Nursing: Includes abstracts, author guidelines, and subscription information.
Practice Nursing: Published biweekly with an emphasis on clinical articles. Includes editorial, abstracts, and contact information.
Research and Theory for Nursing Practice: Presents quantitative and qualitative research, both basic and applied, reviews, and theory-based tool development. Includes table of contents, members of editorial board, and author guidelines.
Revolution: Addresses advocacy for nurses and patients. Includes sample articles and subscription information.
School Health Alert: School Health Alert, Published monthly since 1986, it keeps school nurses and other interested health professionals up-to-date on the latest developments in student health services, health education and safe school enviornment.
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