Journal of advanced nursing
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In this paper we present a critical analysis of the debate surrounding elective caesarean section using the Social Construction of Technology perspective as a framework of analysis. ⋯ The Social Construction of Technology perspective creates space for perinatal nurses to examine the implications of the use and meaning of elective caesarean section in a broader social context. Examining elective caesarean section from the Social Construction of Technology perspective exposes an emphasis on safety and risk for the foetus, while avoiding the equally important goal of promoting optimal postnatal health for mothers and infants. The Social Construction of Technology perspective highlights how those who define the problem control the solution.
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This paper is a report of a concept analysis of fatigue in children with long-term conditions. ⋯ Evidence suggesting children with long-term conditions experience fatigue is increasing, but conceptual gaps remain. This analysis has yielded a view of fatigue in children that illustrates healthcare professionals' limited yet growing awareness of the symptom. Ongoing study as a means to refine our understanding of the concept could potentially lead to important contributions to clinical care of children with long-term conditions.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of postoperative pain management using two patient-controlled analgesia methods: nursing perspective.
To compare the effect of fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system and morphine intravenous patient-controlled analgesia on the time-efficiency and convenience of postoperative patient care. ⋯ The fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system appears to be simpler, easier to use, and more satisfactory for nurses than morphine intravenous patient-controlled analgesia.
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Review Meta Analysis
Music-assisted relaxation to improve sleep quality: meta-analysis.
This paper is a report of a meta-analysis conducted to evaluate the efficacy of music-assisted relaxation for sleep quality in adults and elders with sleep complaints with or without a co-morbid medical condition. ⋯ Music-assisted relaxation can be used without intensive investment in training and materials and is therefore cheap, easily available and can be used by nurses to promote music-assisted relaxation to improve sleep quality.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Effect of performance feedback on tracheal suctioning knowledge and skills: randomized controlled trial.
This paper is a report of a study to determine whether individualized performance feedback improved nurses' and physiotherapists' knowledge and practice of tracheal suctioning. ⋯ Retention of knowledge and tracheal suctioning practice is improved when training is followed up by tailored feedback on performance. Further research would shed light on how long such improvements are sustained, and whether the improvements seen in a simulated setting can be generalized to clinical settings.