摘要:

Relaxation training has been postulated to decrease abdominal muscle tension, a source of postoperative pain, as well as alter the psychological variables of anxiety and perceived control. A two-group pre- and posttest experimental design was used to determine if abdominal muscle tension, self-report of pain and distress differ in adult cholecystectomy patients in two treatment conditions. Six patients received relaxation training, and six patients, serving as a control, received standard preoperative instruction. Results showed the distress caused by painful sensations was lower for patients who learned the relaxation technique.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

What impact have post-licensure or “Second Step” programs for nurses had upon experienced nurses? How successful have they been in developing more professional orientations among nurses trained for a technical role?A factor analysis of longitudinal data from 236 nursing students in six Second Step programs revealed that students entering these programs varied greatly in professional attitudes. Three types of students—the challengers, the interactors, and the mainstreamers were differentiated, by their contrasting nursing styles as well as by diverse sociopolitical views and personality characteristics. Data indicated that, at graduation, students in all three groups perceived themselves as more professionally involved, committed, and competent, but they did not change similarly in other areas of life. The challengers and the interactors made significant changes in their sociopolitical views and in some personality characteristics, while the mainstreamers made fewer changes and maintained greater consistency from entry to graduation. Second Step education promoted professional development, but its impact upon other areas of life varied, depending upon the students' receptivity and readiness for change.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This study investigated the attitudes of senior baccalaureate nursing students toward geriatric sexuality. Two separate experiments used vignettes as an unobtrusive measure of attitudes toward sexual activity in an older man or woman who was depicted as either married or widowed. All subjects read a vignette concerning a 68-year-old person who was temporarily living in a nursing home. Half read that the person was sexually active; there was no mention of sexual activity for the remaining subjects.Subjects evaluated the person on a 10-item questionnaire, employing 0-to-9 bipolar rating scales for such traits as well-adjustedness, cheerfulness, and mental alertness. Regardless of the stimulus person's gender, or marital status, subjects showed a significant bias favoring the sexually active older person in both experiments. Implications for nursing practice are discussed.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID