Journal of clinical nursing
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This study was conducted to evaluate the local complications in children who had a peripheral intravenous catheter. ⋯ In light of the study's results, infiltration is more commonly observed in lower extremities and other areas, it is suggested that these areas should be avoided for peripheral intravenous catheterization. More effective interventions are recommended for determination of the catheter site. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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To examine the psychometric properties and suitability of the available observational pain instruments for potential use with nonverbal critically ill adult patients in the emergency department. ⋯ The use of an appropriate and valid observational pain assessment instrument is fundamental to detecting and optimising pain management in nonverbal critically ill intubated patients in the emergency department. Of the observational pain assessment instruments reviewed, the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool was identified as most appropriate for testing in a prospective trial in an emergency department setting.
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Observational Study
The nurse response to abnormal vital sign recording in the emergency department.
To examine what occurs after a recorded observation of at least one abnormal vital sign in the emergency department. The aims were to determine how often abnormal vital signs were recorded, what interventions were documented, and what factors were associated with documented follow-up for abnormal vital signs. ⋯ To ensure safety and quality of patient care, accurate documentation of responses to abnormal vital signs is required.
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To explore the differing perspectives of patients and providers and their assessment of supportive care needs in breast cancer patients receiving oral chemotherapy. ⋯ Oncology nurses should develop a holistic home-based care plan by exploring and integrating the discordance of needs assessment of both patients and health providers.
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To investigate the relationship between age, gender, history of falls, balance and gait status, general health perception, activities of daily living and depression to fear of falling in community-dwelling older people in Danang, Vietnam. ⋯ Understanding correlates of fear of falling among older Vietnamese people contributes to healthcare professionals' ability to develop effective cross-cultural and culture-specific interventions to reduce older people's fear of falling and to improve quality of life.