Journal of clinical nursing
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We documented the number of falls and falls risk profile over two years to derive a falls risks prediction score. ⋯ A simple tool may be used in the community to screen out those at risk for falls, concentrating trained healthcare professionals' time on detailed falls assessment and intervention for those classified as being at risk.
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Comparative Study
Rehabilitation nurses practices in relation to urinary incontinence following stroke: a cross-cultural comparison.
To explore nurses' practices and influences in relation to urinary incontinence following stroke, in the UK, Sweden and China. ⋯ The dearth of evidence-based interventions available to rehabilitate bladder function following stroke means that stroke nursing practice is an experience-based endeavour. This study explains the nurses' focus on containment and social continence and highlights the need to systematically assess stroke survivors' bladder rehabilitation needs, identify types of urinary incontinence and adopt appropriate urinary continence promoting practices.
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To investigate (1) the prevalence of physical restraints and psychoactive medication, (2) newly administered physical restraints, frequency of application of the devices and frequency of psychoactive medication on demand during 12-month follow-up and (3) characteristics associated with restraint use in nursing homes. ⋯ Effective restraint minimisation approaches are urgently warranted. An evidence-based guideline may overcome centre differences towards a restraint-free nursing home care.
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This paper describes the development and preliminary psychometric testing of an instrument that evaluates the emotional care experienced by patients during hospitalisation. ⋯ This questionnaire, which is completed by hospitalised patients, differs from other instruments because it evaluates the interactions of all hospital staff rather than only nursing staff. This instrument can be used to identify patients who may be in need of additional emotional care and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions directed at improving the emotional well-being of patients.