ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nutritional factors are associated with at least 5 of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Older persons are especially vulnerable for nutritional problems, usually resulting from inappropriate (usually inadequate) intake of nutrients or increased need for nutrients. Nutritional assessment and interventions are sometimes overlooked in the focus on more complicated medical care. Yet there are many ways in which nurses can intervene to improve patients' nutritional status. One resource for organizing nutritional assessment and interventions is the Nutrition Screening Initiative. This multidisciplinary initiative provides useful guidelines and tools for assessing nutritional status and for planning the most appropriate interventions.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Orthopaedic nurses often are well-educated in dealing with patients' physical and psychologic needs but lack education in caring for the spiritual needs of man. Nurses must realize they, themselves, have spiritual needs and must invest in clarifying their own values and beliefs as well as their patients. To perform a complete spiritual assessment, nurses need to become familiar with the concept of spirituality and what it means in the care of patients. Providing spiritual care is individualized and often complex. The nursing process enables the nurse to plan patient care. Providing spiritual care is a challenge orthopaedic nurses must recognize and assume responsibility for.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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PurposeTo describe a systematic review of research studies published from 1982 through 1995 in Orthopaedic Nursing since its first issue in 1982.DesignA descriptive design was used to systematically examine and classify the research studies published inOrthopaedic Nursing.SampleForty-nine research studies made up the sample.MethodA descriptive historical research method was used to categorize the studies according to (1) topic, (2) research design, (3) sampling method, (4) sample size, (5) educational preparation of the author(s), and (6) funding status of the study.Main Research ClassificationNursing research, Orthopaedic NursingFindingsThe number of research studies published inOrthopaedic Nursingwas higher from 1990 to 1995. Most studies consisted of adult clients in acute care settings. There was increased attention to nursing interventions, psychosocial needs, and professional development (1990 to 1995). Pain was the most frequently addressed topic. Non-experimental descriptive and retrospective designs were used most frequently. Nonprobability sampling was more common. Numbers of studies acknowledging funding increased from one study (1982 to 1989), to 10 studies (1990 to 1995).ConclusionOverall, the number of research studies published inOrthopaedic Nursinghas increased over the years, and the studies have become more sophisticated. The clinical setting provides a wealth of topics for studies on nursing interventions and outcomes.Implications for Nursing ResearchThe final step of the research process, dissemination of research findings, is integral to the success of the research process. As nursing continues to grow as a profession, the dissemination of research findings to the practicing clinician provides research-based information that can guide and improve clinical practice on a day-to-day basis. Nurses need to take advantage of the opportunities for conducting and using nursing research.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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The following four pages contain an excerpt from the Nursing Care of Sports-Related Injuries Independent Study module published by NAON. Ordering information follows the excerpt.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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Currently a myriad of devices are available for immobilization of the injured or postsurgical upper extremity. Some of these devices are straightforward and easily used, but some are more complicated and require more familiarity for their successful application. However, even simple devices have the potential for misapplication and thus prevent their benefit to the patient. This article is the third in a 3-part series. The goals of the series are (1) to present and review several devices on the market used by shoulder surgeons to immobilize the upper extremity, and (2) to discuss proper application and precautions of their use. It is intended that this series will benefit nurses, therapists, and trainers involved in the use of these devices.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

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Pain management immediately following a spinal fusion is an important issue for patients and nurses. This article describes the procedure, details nursing considerations for epidural pain management following spinal fusion surgery, and includes data from our institution's 2 years of experience with this type of pain management. With proper nursing education, anesthesia management, and orthopaedic surgeon support, epidural analgesia following spinal fusion surgery is a viable alternative to conventional methods.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID