Journal of clinical nursing
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To explore the lived experiences of acute-care bedside nurses caring for patients and their families with limited English proficiency. ⋯ A look at the process and organisational system may suggest opportunities for improvement in support of the nurses' expressed desires to provide the care needed for patients with limited English proficiency.
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To develop nursing-sensitive quality indicators consistent with current medical practices in Chinese neonatal intensive care units. ⋯ This study identified nursing-sensitive quality indicators for neonatal intensive care unit care that are suitable for current clinical practice in China.
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To examine Korean registered nurses' level of perceived knowledge and practice of venous thromboembolism risk assessment as well as prevention, self-efficacy in venous thromboembolism care and actual knowledge of venous thromboembolism. ⋯ Focused education on venous thromboembolism prevention and risk assessment should be considered a component of continuing education for Korean nurses.
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This study was conducted to evaluate the local complications in children who had a peripheral intravenous catheter. ⋯ In light of the study's results, infiltration is more commonly observed in lower extremities and other areas, it is suggested that these areas should be avoided for peripheral intravenous catheterization. More effective interventions are recommended for determination of the catheter site. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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To investigate the relationship between age, gender, history of falls, balance and gait status, general health perception, activities of daily living and depression to fear of falling in community-dwelling older people in Danang, Vietnam. ⋯ Understanding correlates of fear of falling among older Vietnamese people contributes to healthcare professionals' ability to develop effective cross-cultural and culture-specific interventions to reduce older people's fear of falling and to improve quality of life.