ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this pilot study was to determine content validity and reliability of the Conscious Sedation Scale (CSS), an instrument developed as a documentation tool for patient response during invasive procedures using intravenous conscious sedation. Instrument items were developed to reflect goals of conscious sedation recommended by the Association of Operating Room Nurses. Content validity of the parameters and grades was established at Content Validity Index (CVI) .875. Cronbach's coefficient α of .69 indicated insufficient reliability of discriminatory items between grades. Further refinement of the tool was indicated.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Although not a requirement for quality control in acute care hospitals, one method of maintaining objective data to verify that endoscopes are contaminant free and not a causative factor in nosocomial infections is the collection of cultures. There are methods of obtaining cultures from the air, water, and suction channels of flexible endoscopes that require adapters and specific procedures. When automatic disinfectors are connected to public water supplies, this factor should be considered when determining a source of contamination.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

To determine whether distraction techniques using Virtual Vision®, an audiovisual system integrated into a modified pair of glasses, improves tolerance to routine gastric laboratory procedures, a prospective study of 50 patients was done. Patients were allowed to view/hear a travelogue tape during testing. Patients and registered nurses, who performed the procedure, were asked their interpretation of Virtual Vision® as a device that improved patient tolerance, impaired the patient's ability to follow directions, or impaired the nurse's ability to perform the procedure. Patients graded the procedure from 1 (unbearable) to 5 (reasonably comfortable) and were asked whether they would use the device for a repeat procedure. For those who had undergone previous procedures, patients were queried regarding their preference for routine testing or Virtual Vision®. Improved tolerance to procedures. was noted in 82% of patients as perceived by nurses and patients. Eighteen percent of the nurses and 8% of the patients thought that the auditory insert and glasses impaired the patient's ability to cooperate with the test, whereas 88% and 86%, respectively, thought that Virtual Vision® was a valuable distraction technique. Using an ordinal scale for testing tolerance, patients graded their test at a mean of 3.8 (SD 1.25) and 82% expressed a desire to use the system in conjunction with future testing. Twenty-six of 33 patients (79%) who had undergone previous gastric laboratory testing preferred distraction techniques using Virtual Vision® to conventional testing. Distraction techniques using a system such as Virtual Vision® have the potential to improve patient tolerance to routine gastric laboratory studies.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Using a 62-item, investigator-developed, mailed questionnaire, this descriptive study of 350 randomly selected staff nurses sought to identify variations in the care of patients with nasogastric tubes (NGT). Reported here are the results of the 12 questionnaire items related to insertion, checking placement, and removal. Results showed that practices related to checking placement do not consistently reflect published research. Variations were noted by age and experience. Practices also varied between teaching and community hospitals. Findings have relevance for nurse educators in clinical agencies and nursing schools.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID