Journal of clinical nursing
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To identify and describe the experience of healthcare encounters among women with endometriosis. ⋯ The information about the constructive side of the experience is of clinical valuable for all healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives and doctors) encountering these women, as it provides a new level of understanding of the experiences. The findings demonstrate both psychological and practical aspects that can help professionals to improve the encounters.
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To examine the quality and safety of nurse practitioner services of two newly implemented nurse practitioner models of care at a correctional facility. ⋯ Results suggest that nurse practitioner models can be successfully integrated into a prison setting and could provide a nursing career pathway.
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To describe rural and urban palliative/hospice care nurses' communication strategies while providing spiritual care for patients and families at end of life. ⋯ There is a dire need to prepare undergraduate and graduate students to assess and support a patient's spiritual needs. Addressing spiritual care content as a clinical and educational priority will promote a patient-centred approach for spiritual care and can further shape nursing curricula, policies, guidelines and assessment tools.
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To explore and describe the caregiving experiences of Chinese stroke caregivers. ⋯ Research on the practice of culture can serve as a basis for the formulation of specific policies and effective interventions for supporting stroke caregivers of different cultural backgrounds.
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Review Meta Analysis
The nurse's role in palliative care: A qualitative meta-synthesis.
To explore how nurses, across various health systems, describe their role in providing palliative care for patients with life-threatening illnesses. ⋯ Nurses need knowledge and training, guidance and support to fulfil their role.