Journal of clinical nursing
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To explore undergraduate nursing students' experiences of High Fidelity Patient Silicone Simulation. ⋯ Clinical experience is necessary for the development of safe and competent registered nurses. Simulation has been acknowledged as a useful adjunct to clinical experience, particularly when placements are limited. High Fidelity Patient Silicone Simulation may be used to promote realism, enhance student learning and contribute to an increase in clinical competence and confidence in nursing students.
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To examine quality of life determinants among clinical nurses in Croatia with an emphasis on their work ability. ⋯ Our study provides quantified estimates of the extent to which a satisfactory WAI score predicts a better score in physical, psychosocial, social relationships and environmental domain of nurses' quality of life. Therefore, maintaining or improving nurses' work ability remains the essential aim of hospital managers.
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To examine how the role of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner has evolved in Scotland. ⋯ This paper is of interest to Nurse Practitioners and workforce planners.
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Multicenter Study
Comparing quality of nutritional care in Dutch and German nursing homes.
This study investigates possible differences in malnutrition prevalence rates in Dutch and German nursing homes. It seeks to provide insight into the screening, prevention and treatment of malnutrition and the indicators for nutritional care policy. ⋯ Comparing malnutrition prevalence rates, prevention and interventions in health care institutions and countries gives insight into international differences in quality of care.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the adherence to the 2004 guideline Triage in emergency departments three years after dissemination in Dutch emergency departments. ⋯ Adherence to guidelines is important to standardise practice to ensure that patients receive the appropriate treatment and to improve quality of care.