Journal of advanced nursing
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Multicenter Study
Exploring resident thriving in relation to the nursing home environment: A cross-sectional study.
To explore the extent to which environmental factors are associated with resident thriving. ⋯ Nursing home environments may have an impact on residents' thriving. A positive psychosocial climate of units seems to have an important role in facilitating thriving in nursing home residents.
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The aim of this study was to examine the pathway through which intimate partner violence (IPV) severity and child abuse severity influence obesity among women who have experienced IPV. ⋯ The alarming rate of obesity among abused women suggests that these women are at great risk for obesity, which necessitates clinical consideration. The study findings highlight the need to treat depressive symptoms to manage and prevent obesity among IPV and child abuse survivors. Specifically, nurses should tailor interventions that address mental health outcomes of abuse in managing obesity.
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The aim of this research is to measure the impact that planned changes to nurse staffing and skill-mix have on patient, nurse, and organizational outcomes. ⋯ The study aims to provide evidence on the impact of planned changes to nurse staffing and skill-mix based on a systematic approach using a longitudinal design and to determine the extent to which the approach can be implemented at a national level.