Clinical nurse specialist CNS
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of the Z-Track Technique on Pain and Drug Leakage in Intramuscular Injections.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the Z-track technique in the administration of intramuscular diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, on pain and drug leakage. ⋯ Drug leakage was reduced when administering intramuscular diclofenac sodium by the Z technique, but pain severity was not significantly reduced.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Caring for parents with neurodegenerative disease: a qualitative description.
The objective of this study was to explore the positive aspects experienced by adult children in providing care to their parent who has either Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. ⋯ Caregivers who had positive experiences in caregiving expressed fewer feelings of being overwhelmed or distressed by their situations. Further study is needed on caregivers who do not experience positive aspects in caring for a parent, and these caregivers potentially may be a group that warrants further intervention by advanced practice nurses.