Journal of clinical nursing
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To evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia and explore the preferred concentration of chlorhexidine. ⋯ Ventilator-associated pneumonia remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care unit, and implementing effective oral care can reduce the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia. Chlorhexidine of 0·12% is recommended in our study.
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The aim of this study was to test the initial psychometric properties of the Emotional Reactions Instrument-English with hospitalised American children, ages 7-12 years, in the USA. ⋯ This study introduces a new, clinically feasible instrument to measure children's diverse emotional responses to hospitalisation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of noninvasive electroacupuncture on labour pain and duration.
To evaluate the effects of noninvasive electroacupuncture at LI4 or SP6 acupuncture points on labour pain and duration. ⋯ Noninvasive electroacupuncture on the LI4 acupuncture point could be used easily during labour for labour pain relief.
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To explore patients' perspectives of bedside handover by nurses in the emergency department (ED). ⋯ From the patients' perspective, nursing handover that is performed at the bedside enhances the quality and continuum of care and maintains privacy and confidentiality of information. Nurses should use discretion when dealing with sensitive or new patient information.
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To present a theoretical account of the pattern of behaviour in patients with acute respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease while undergoing noninvasive ventilation in a hospital setting. ⋯ This inter-relationship should be addressed in the use of noninvasive ventilation for the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to achieve treatment success.