Journal of clinical nursing
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To describe the prevalence, content and administration of intensive care unit diaries and follow-up practices offered to patients and their families in Norway. ⋯ Adherence to recommendations, as well as the availability of defined positions for aftercare nurses or teams, may improve the implementation of follow-up practices and reduce suffering after discharge from Norwegian intensive care units.
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To investigate the interrelationships between workplace violence, thriving at work and turnover intention among Chinese nurses and to explore the action mechanism among these variables. ⋯ Workplace violence and its negative impact on nursing work should not go unnoticed by nursing managers. Nurses' subjective well-being is critical in controlling and mitigating the adverse effects of workplace violence.
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To illustrate the Palestinian community's views, opinions and stances about the concept of do-not-resuscitate for terminally ill patients. ⋯ Our findings provide a unique understanding that there is a general misunderstanding among our participants regarding the do-not-resuscitate order. Further research with policymakers and stakeholders is still required.
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To explore the accuracy with which nursing students can identify the fundamentals of care. ⋯ To promote students' ability to identify the integrated nature of the fundamentals of care, practising clinicians and nurse educators need to role model and incorporate all the fundamental care needs for their patients.
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To explore the issues surrounding privacy during death in ICU. ⋯ It is best if end-of-life care in the ICU is planned and coordinated, where possible. Nurses need to become more self-reflective and aware in relation to end-of-life situations in ICU in order to develop privacy practices that are responsive to family and patient needs.