Frequency and Duration of Nursing Care Related to Older Patient Mobility

Purpose: To evaluate the frequency and duration of nursing care activity related to mobilizing older patients in acute care settings and determining who initiates the mobility event (patient or nurse). Methods: This was an observation study using time and motion. Observers shadowed 15 registered nurses (RNs) each for two to three 8-hr periods using hand-held computer tablets to collect data o…

Buku Ajar Asuhan Keperawatan Klien dengan Gangguan Sistem Pernapasan

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

978-979-3027-74-6

Collation

viii + 284 hlm.

Series Title

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Call Number

616.23 MUT b

Family Caregiving for Dependent Older Adults in Thai Families

Purpose: The aim of this study was to understand how Thai families care for dependent older adults. Design and Methods: The methodology used for the study was grounded dimensional analysis. Participants were 30 adult family members from 15 families who were involved in caregiving. A total of 46 interviews were conducted. Data were collected and analyzed in three phases: (a) calling up dimension…

A Systematic Review of Social Networking Sites_Innovative Platforms for Healt…

Purpose: To review the evidence to determine if social networking sites (SNS) are effective tools for health research in the adolescent and young adult populations. Design: Systematic review of published research articles focused on use of SNS for youth health research. Methods: Seventeen articles were selected that met the following criteria: used SNS at any stage of study, participants betwee…

Successful Aging Among Assisted Living Community Older Adults

Purpose: This study investigated the suitability of using the Successful Aging Inventory (SAI) in an effort to describe successful aging among older adults currently living in assisted living communities (ALCs) and to further assess some of the characteristics of successful aging in this group. Design: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive quantitative research design. Recruitment garne…

Using Photos to Develop Text Messages to Promote Walking

Purpose: Sending text messages (TMs) is a promising global intervention to help adults increase their engagement in walking as a form of physical activity (PA). But, little is known about how effective and acceptable TMs are developed. Design: Our study was designed to (a) determine the acceptability, among low-income adults, of receiving TMs to increase their walking and (b) develop, using pho…

Mental Health Nursing : Case Book

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ISBN/ISSN

978-033524295-5

Collation

xv + 254

Series Title

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Call Number

616.89 WRY m