Journal of clinical nursing
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To develop a short-form version of the Chinese Prenatal Self-Evaluation Questionnaire and to examine its reliability and validity. Background. Health professionals are short of screening instruments, especially in Chinese, to assess adaptation of pregnant women. ⋯ Use of the new tool may help nurses to understand the adaptation status of pregnant women and thereby provide suitable nursing care for good adaptation to pregnancy as well as enhanced quality of life.
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To determine incidence of pressure ulcers in patients at risk according to the Waterlow scale in intensive care units and to evaluate the effects of risk factors in critically ill patients. ⋯ This study determined the incidence of and factors that can affect the development of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients who are in a high risk group for the development of pressure ulcers and presented the importance of having Turkish nurses implement interventions directed at these factors.
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To explore and describe lesbian, gay and bisexual people's families of origin and families of choice. ⋯ Nurses need to ensure that they do not assume families seeking healthcare are heterosexual. Providing lesbian, gay and bisexual families with opportunities to disclose sexual identity without fear of disapproval or prejudice is integral to providing a quality and appropriate health service.
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To test changes in adherence to nurses' falls prevention work resulting from improving attitudes and ownership of practice. ⋯ This study is relevant to international readership as adds to what is known about nurses' practice behaviours related to falls prevention and will assist others when designing and implementing programs that address patient safety and optimise nurses' adherence.