Journal of advanced nursing
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The objective of this study was to provide empirical evidence on the relationships between psychological capital, job embeddedness and performance. This paper also seeks to present the theoretical development of psychological capital and job embeddedness in nursing research and their application to nursing practices. ⋯ These findings suggest that higher psychological capital increases the self-reported job embeddedness and performance of these nurses.
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This paper is a report of a study that explored Norwegian intensive care nurses' perceptions of their professional competence to identify educational needs in the organ donor process. ⋯ Training provided by experienced colleagues and a culture that encourages discussion about aspects of the donor process can develop nurses' professional competence and communally defined professional practice. Educational input that cultivates various types of knowledge can be beneficial in organ donation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of a relaxation training programme on immediate and prolonged stress responses in women with preterm labour.
This paper is a report of an experimental study of the effects of relaxation-training programme on immediate and prolonged stress responses in women with preterm labour. ⋯ The relaxation-training programme could improve the stress responses of women with preterm labour.
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This article is a report on a descriptive study of nurse leaders' perspectives of the outcomes of a formal leadership programme. ⋯ This study provides evidence that a theoretical empowerment framework and strategies can empower nurse leaders, potentially resulting in staff empowerment.