Journal of clinical nursing
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The aim of this study was to complement 'expert' knowledge about speech-language therapy by studying the phenomenon of professional aphasia care from the patient's perspective. ⋯ Implications for clinical practice are outlined under the following main headings, a secure caring base, encourage a fighting spirit and expressions of feelings, facilitate communication, try to understand the patient's existential situation and enable patients to recognise that their self-image derives from the painful experience of losing the world of symbols. Inside is the same person and carers should make it clear that they are aware of that.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation training in reducing anxiety in patients with acute schizophrenia.
The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation training on anxiety in patients with acute schizophrenia. ⋯ Progressive muscle relaxation training is potentially an effective nursing intervention in the reduction of anxiety in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia, depending on the quality of their mental status at the time of intervention. Progressive muscle relaxation training is a useful intervention as it is proven to reduce anxiety levels across a spectrum of psychiatric disorders.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Soothing music can increase oxytocin levels during bed rest after open-heart surgery: a randomised control trial.
To evaluate the effect of bed rest with music on relaxation for patients who have undergone heart surgery on postoperative day one. ⋯ Music intervention should be offered as an integral part of the multimodal regime administered to the patients that have undergone cardiovascular surgery. It is a supportive source that increases relaxation.
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To explore the nurse-patient interaction in terminally ill situations in acute care, focusing on the nurses' preparation for loss. ⋯ In end-of-life care, it is important for nurses to be able to change the focus of their care when the patient's condition is diagnosed as irreversible. They also need to be well equipped to maintain a balance, thereby preparing themselves for the patient's forthcoming death.
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To introduce a synthesised technique for using grounded theory in nursing research. ⋯ This method indicates how grounded theory has developed, where it might go next in nursing research and how it may continue to evolve.