Journal of clinical nursing
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This paper aims to highlight the information-based dilemmas of a particular group of healthcare patients, first-time mothers over 35 years. ⋯ As the number of childbearing women over 35 years continues to grow, it is important for health professionals to understand the particular needs of this group. In doing so, doctors, midwives and maternal and child health nurses may be in a position to provide more meaningful maternal support.
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This study aimed to describe the knowledge and skills of nurses in managing pain during colonoscopy procedures. ⋯ The results can be used to improve the treatment of pain during colonoscopy procedures and endoscopy nurses' education. Nurses should be motivated by education and ethical conversation. Future studies should aim to analyse patients' own evaluation of pain during the colonoscopy procedure. The applicability of the existing pain scales and non-pharmacological methods should be tested in practice.
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To explore and reveal patients' perceptions of discharge arrangements and recovery following day surgery. ⋯ The results and problems identified have applicability for the development of discharge planning services and patient education in a day surgery context. It is suggested that the use of evidenced-based and innovative interventions among health professionals might improve patient outcomes.
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Comparative Study
The comparison of effectiveness of two modalities of mental health nurse follow-up programmes for female outpatients with depression in Taipei, Taiwan.
This study compares the effectiveness of two modalities of mental health nurse three-month follow-up programmes: telephone counselling programme and group therapy programme for female outpatients with depression. ⋯ Mental health nurses specialized in management of depression could provide not only care management but also structured psychotherapy.
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The purpose of the study was to understand the relationship between job satisfaction and personal traits in health volunteers in one community in Taiwan. ⋯ The results suggest that there is a need to strengthen cooperative relationships among volunteer by initiating well-planned volunteer training programmes and growth groups with the aim of enhancing their interpersonal relationships.