Journal of clinical nursing
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The purposes of this study were to explore the lived experiences of spiritual suffering and the change mechanism in healing processes among Taiwanese patients with terminal cancer. ⋯ Nurses who learn to participate in suffering assessment are better able to understand spiritual needs of cancer patients. Cancer patients' views on the change mechanism in healing processes could provide essential information for nurses in developing an effective intervention programme. If nurses consider cultural factors that shape patients' experiences of spiritual suffering and the healing process, they could learn how to meet the needs of patients better from different cultural backgrounds.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of homecare costs of local wound care in surgical patients randomized between occlusive and gauze dressings.
To study the material and nursing costs and outcome of wound care at home comparing two dressing groups (occlusive vs. gauze-based) in surgical patients after hospital dismissal. ⋯ District nurses should reconsider using gauze-based dressings, particularly in surgical patients with exudating wounds.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Improving the patient's experience of a bone marrow biopsy - an RCT.
To compare nitrous oxide 50%/oxygen 50% (N(2)O/O(2)- entonox) plus local anaesthetic (LA) with placebo (oxygen) plus LA in the management of pain experienced by patients undergoing a bone marrow biopsy. ⋯ N(2)O/O(2) is a safe, effective, easy-to-use analgesic which merits further investigation in potentially painful diagnostic (and other) interventions. Relevance to clinical practice. Relief of pain is an important issue for nurses. Appropriate assessment of pain experience is a key issue. Nurses should reflect on their own area of practice and identify what is known about the effectiveness of pain management from their patient's perspective. Individual differences may be important, and careful instruction regarding appropriate administration of analgesic agents, such as N(2)O/O(2) may enhance their effectiveness.
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The purpose of this review is to provide a framework for peer teaching and learning in the clinical education of undergraduate health science students in clinical practice settings and make clear the positive and negative aspects of this teaching and learning strategy. ⋯ The findings from this systematic review, although not statistically significant, do have pragmatic implications for clinical practice. It can increase clinical placement opportunities for undergraduate health students, assist clinical staff with workload pressures and increase clinician time with clients, while further developing students' knowledge, skills and attitudes.