ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

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A national survey of a stratified random sample (n = 240) of accredited hospitals with critical care units (CCU) was conducted in order to describe the current practice of restrictions imposed upon myocardial infarction (MI) patients. A cross-sectional correlational survey with a two-stage mailing was used.The first-stage mailing, at the institutional level, was sent to the head nurses of the CCU's. The second-stage mailing was to two randomly selected nurses plus the head nurse from each responding CCU (n = 600). Nurses were requested to give (a) importance and frequency ratings of selected coronary care nursing practices; (b) information about the use of discontinuance of two specific restrictions: ice water and rectal temperature measurement. Follow-ups by mail and/or telephone yielded response rates of about 87 percent for each stage of mailing.The conceptual framework “Diffusion of Innovations” was used to assess the diffusion of the results of studies published in clinical journals. Despite findings that cast doubt on the practices of restricting ice water and rectal temperature measurement, coronary precautions are commonly practiced.Hours spent reading and the number of journals read correlate (p<.001) with greater levels of awareness in nurses that such restrictions are in question. Levels of awareness are not related to the importance and frequency ratings for those restrictions. Differences among nurses do not explain differences in ratings. If research is to be used, nurse researchers and managers need to actively intervene in care. Passive diffusion of research results is inadequate, unsure, and slow.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A quasi-experimental study was conducted to examine the effects of information about an impending threatening event (barium enema) on subjects' expectations and the intensity of their emotional response to the event. Twenty subjects were assigned to one of two information conditions: sensation or procedure. Prior to receiving any information, all subjects completed a preinformation sensation inventory and the trait portion of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). A taped message of either sensation or procedural information was heard, followed by completion of the post-information sensation inventory. After the barium enema, all subjects completed the post-procedure sensation inventory and the state portion of the STAI. In neither the expected sensations (expectations) reported prior to hearing information or the responses provided after the procedure (actual experiences) were there significant differences between the two groups. However, after hearing the information, significant differences in reported expected sensations were found. Subjects receiving sensation information reported significantly less anxiety and expectations more congruent with their actual experiences than did subjects receiving procedural information.

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:

Hypertension knowledge of 330 Hispanic subjects was assessed in a community study using a Hypertension Knowledge Interview Schedule (HKIS). Six areas of hypertension knowledge, including definition, etiology, diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, prognosis, and sequelae were assessed. Of the subjects, 64 percent had adequate knowledge and 34 percent inadequate knowledge of hypertension. Only 28 percent knew the correct definition; only 3 percent knew that the etiology was unknown. The Hispanic subjects were knowledgeable about risk factors and treatment. More than half the Hispanics were aware of the cardiovascular sequelae of hypertension.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A preliminary study of the effects of different lifting techniques (mechanical lift, rocking axillary, self-lift, shoulderassist, and straight-pull) was conducted. Fourteen female subjects participated. Measures of oxygen consumption, heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure were recorded at six one-minute intervals during baseline and lift phases.Analyses of variance (ANOVAs) were conducted on each measure for each phase using a two-factor repeated factor. In the baseline phase, no significant differences were obtained for the lift factor. The time factor yielded significant main effects for oxygen consumption,p<.0001, and heart rate,p<.0001.These effects were associated with one and two minutes following the subject's return to bed. In the lift phase, significant main effects were obtained for lift and time factors on oxygen consumption,p<.0005 andp<.0001. Significant main effects were obtained for the time factor on heart rate,p<.0001, respiratory rate,p<.0006, and systolic blood pressure,p<.0045. Finally, a significant main effect was noted for the lift factor on diastolic blood pressure,p<.022. These findings suggest that the mechanical lift is the most taxing on the person being lifted.

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:

The development of an instrument to measure load, power, and margin in life (MIL) is described. Validity was established through factor analysis and the known-groups approach to construct validity. Stability was tested through a testretest reliability, and Cronbach alpha reliability coefficients were obtained to test for internal consistency. Subjects consisted of 146 adult men and women volunteers for testing Form 1, later revised to Form 2. Form 2 was given to 103 volunteers; of these 66 were repeaters from the Form 1 testing; 37 were new subjects. Item analyses were performed and used to reduce the original 211 items to 94 for Form 3 of the scale.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The Risser Patient Satisfaction Scale was used to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the key concepts of primary nursing. An experimental control design was used. Forty-six subjects from two units completed the questionnaire. Estimates of reliability and homogeneity are reported. There is reason to question the discriminant validity of the subscales. No significant differences were obtained between the units on any of the subscales or total scale score. A number of explanations are offered for interpreting the measuring of the nonsignificance of the differences. Work needs to continue on revising existing patient satisfaction measures or developing new ones. Other criteria with theoretical importance should be used in conjunction with satisfaction measures in assessing the effects of primary nursing.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The construct of family functioning is of interest to nurses. This article describes the Feetham Family Functioning Survey (FFFS), its theoretical premises, content, format, and scoring. Also presented is the analysis of preliminary data which addresses the instrument's reliability and validity. The analysis supports the potential of the instrument both for research and clinical practice.

ISSN:0029-6562    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1982

数据来源: OVID