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Aging Not Slowed By Antioxidants, Study Rejects 50 Year Old Theory
Mon, 01 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0800
Research led by scientists in the UK has upturned a 50-year old theory that maintains antioxidants stop or slow aging by counteracting the oxidative stress on cells caused by free radicals, a finding that will undermine claims made by beauty and diet products that promote the anti-aging properties of antioxidants.
Nurses Need Better Protection From The Threat Of Catching Infectious Diseases Via Needles
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Commenting on the Health Protection Agency's- Eye of the Needle: United Kingdom Surveillance of significant Occupational Exposure to Bloodbourne viruses in Healthcare Workers -report, Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College, said: "These findings reflect the everyday threat that needle injuries pose to nurses up and down the country.
Australian Study Warns That Workers Caring For Elderly Likely To Leave Industry En Masse Due To Stress
Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0800
Almost a third of registered aged care nurses are considering quitting in the next year because of job stress, says a new University of Melbourne study. The study, conducted by the Centre for Human Resource Management at the University of Melbourne and the Australian Nursing Federation finds Victoria's registered nurses in Victoria's aged care sector are "emotionally exhausted" and not committed to their workplace.

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

Some thoughts on the hazards of sloppy science when designing and testing multicomponent interventions, including the kitchen sink phenomenon
Christine R. Kovach Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:34:00 -0000
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Intervention research in highly unstable environments
Kathleen C. Buckwalter, Margaret Grey, Barbara Bowers, Ann Marie McCarthy, Deborah Gross, Marjorie Funk, Cornelia Beck Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:18:00 -0000
This article highlights issues and presents strategies for conducting intervention research in highly unstable environments such as schools, critical care units, and long-term care facilities. The authors draw on their own experiences to discuss the challenges that may be encountered in highly unstable settings. The concept of validity provides a framework for understanding the value of addressing the many methodological issues that can emerge in settings characterized by instability. We explain unstable environments by elaborating on knowable elements that contribute to instability. Strategies are provided for improving success of intervention research in unstable settings by carrying out an environmental assessment prior to beginning a study. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs 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

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