Journal of clinical nursing
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To explore the factors that influence community children's nurses' (CCNs') perceptions of their workload. To identify ways that CCNs develop and maintain continuity of care and carer. ⋯ This project provides some illustrations of the way continuity of care may be achieved at the informational, management and relational levels of practice. The typology of continuity of care allows the discrete areas of CCN work to be highlighted and explored, providing insights on an area of practice that is under-reported. The study provides a basis for future research to examine the different configurations of CCN services for the same client group or services for different clients, e.g. diabetes care, so that service providers may configure provision to meet children's and their family's needs.
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To compare the physical fitness levels of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese school children and to study the association between any differences and their respective lifestyles. ⋯ Lifestyle could possibly be a key factor and predictor of physical fitness and health outcomes. The finding of this study may enhance the identification of healthy lifestyle which may improve health outcomes in children.
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To test the impact of a multi-coloured non-conventional attire on a population of children admitted to a paediatric hospital. ⋯ The use of non-conventional nurses' attire can contribute to improve the child-nurse relation, which has the potential to ease the discomfort experienced by children due to hospitalisation.