Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
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To translate to the Arabic language, adapt, and test Champion's revised Health Belief Model Scales to measure Jordanian women's beliefs about breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE). In Jordan, the primary site of cancer in women is the breast. No published studies have been found which describe women's beliefs or practices about breast cancer and BSE in Jordan. ⋯ The translated version of Champion's scales was found to be a valid and reliable tool for use with Jordanian women. It can be used in planning and testing interventions to improve BSE beliefs and practice.
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To apply a gender perspective to synthesis of research findings on conflict management. ⋯ Findings were that two conflict management strategies, avoiding and compromising, were used predominantly by all categories of nurses. Possible reasons for over- and underuse of the remaining three strategies (collaborating, accommodating, competing) are described. Implications of these findings for nurses and nursing organizations are discussed.
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To determine end-of-life (EOL) care core competencies and educational needs from practicing oncology nurses and to describe the characteristics of the respondents that are associated with selection of the leading core competencies. ⋯ Results show guidelines for improving educational curricula and considering characteristics of nurses when planning EOL educational programs.
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To explore the need for evidence-based health policy, as illustrated by the mandatory staffing bill passed by the California state legislature in 1999. ⋯ California Nursing Outcomes Coalition (CalNOC) data showed wide variations in staffing ratios, patient falls, and hospital-acquired pressure ulcers among nursing units and hospitals. These early findings indicate the need for additional research before determining minimal RN staffing requirements. Analysis of multiple sources of data may be necessary to determine safe staffing ratios and to provide evidence-based data for public policy.