Journal of clinical nursing
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To evaluate the evidence base and rationale underpinning the various infections control strategies during central venous catheter insertion and to promote discussion about the key, recurring concepts and recommendations in the literature. Logistical and organisational factors relating to central venous catheter insertion are also examined. ⋯ Preventing infections related to central venous catheters requires the integration of clinical, organisational and workforce factors.
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To verify with empirical evidence the hypothesised relation and the effect of quality of work life, job embeddedness and affective commitment on turnover intention of clinical nurses in China. ⋯ Nurse managers should pay great attention to the nurses' perception of quality of work life, and make great efforts in developing strategies and projects that can strengthen the nurses' embeddedness or connection with the job.
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To (1) examine the clinical applicability of compiled mode and maximum values from the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) by comparing the correspondence between patient perceptions of pain and pain values from monitoring records, as well as (2) to study the relationship between mode and maximum values and self-assessed ability for early postoperative recovery. ⋯ International organisations emphasise the importance of improving pain assessment. Mode and maximum values are easy to compile for nurses and can, together with assessments of how experienced pain levels affect postoperative recovery, improve treatment of postoperative pain.
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To explore the reliability and validity of the new generation of infrared tympanic thermometers, comparing with rectal and core temperature, and to decide their applicability to clinical practice. ⋯ The new generation of infrared tympanic thermometers may be used in clinical practice, but it is important to do repeatedly measurements if there is discrepancy between the temperature and the observation of the patient condition.
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Controlled Clinical Trial
Aggressive continuous passive motion exercise does not improve knee range of motion after total knee arthroplasty.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of continuous passive motion on the range of motion, postoperative pain and life quality of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty within six months after the operation. ⋯ Total knee arthroplasty can alleviate pain and improve range of motion, but aggressive continuous passive motion does not provide additional benefits.