American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020

  • Influence of Students Perception/Staff Attitude in the Clinical Areas on Student’s Learning in Mathare Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

    Evangeline Kananu Njue Mugoh, Mary Wanjira Njue Kamau

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 47-54
    Received: 18 October 2019
    Accepted: 28 November 2019
    Published: 13 February 2020
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    Abstract: Clinical learning environment is a very important aspect of nursing teaching. In Europe as well as USA, the principle of nursing education is based on a 50% theoretical class work and 50% practical through clinical experience. In Kenya, the learning is different where 69.5% is class work and 21.5% is the clinical area placement. Kenya government de... Show More
  • Application of Interventional Analgesics in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery

    Xiuli Wei, Lilian Gao, Tsz Hong Chong, Chunqun Li, Lina Wu, Shutong Tang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 55-58
    Received: 03 February 2020
    Accepted: 17 February 2020
    Published: 25 February 2020
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    Abstract: In order to analyze and compare the effects of interventioanal analgesics use on pain level after having surgery in patients with obesity which were undergoing bariatric surgery, 309 cases of obese patients from April 2018 to September 2019 were adopted in the study. The patients were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of ... Show More
  • Effect of Seamless Nursing for Complications on Cataract Patients

    Junnan Lin, Xixi Yang, Lishi Luo

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 59-61
    Received: 11 January 2020
    Accepted: 27 January 2020
    Published: 28 February 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: Following to Chinese cataract patients were increased in last 3 years, we evaluated the effect of seamless nursing for complications on cataract patients. Methods: 102 patients diagnosed as cataract from June 2018 to March 2019, the patients were randomly assigned to control group and intervention group, the researchers care the patients... Show More
  • The Development of Interventional Radiology Suite and the Roles of Interventional Radiology Nurses in China

    Lifang Chen, Wencai Yang, Jiancong Chen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 62-65
    Received: 10 February 2020
    Accepted: 24 February 2020
    Published: 02 March 2020
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    Abstract: By summarizing the literature and our experience, this paper analyzes the development trends of interventional radiology suite and the roles of nurses in China, also proposes countermeasures in order to provide the basis for clinical nursing management of interventional therapy. Interventional Radiology Center, interventional hybrid operating room ... Show More
  • The Optimal Time to Remove Urinary Catheters in Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy, Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy or Laparoscopic Nephrectomy

    Hong Caimei, Guo Xiaoxia, Lian Huizhao, Yang Qi, Ba Longhong, Chao Xinghui

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 66-69
    Received: 13 January 2020
    Accepted: 20 February 2020
    Published: 06 March 2020
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    Abstract: Objective To explore the best time to remove the indwelling urinary catheters after laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN), laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) or laparoscopic nephrectomy (LN) so as to reduce the indwelling time of nontherapeutic catheters and thus reduce postoperative complications and enhance recovery. Methods We included 140 patient... Show More
  • Effects of Family Involvement in Nursing Mode on Postoperative Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer

    Jie Zhang, Yingxia Peng

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 70-73
    Received: 22 January 2020
    Accepted: 26 February 2020
    Published: 01 April 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: The impact of family involvement in nursing models on depression and serious complications in patients with laryngeal cancer. Evaluate the effect of family intervention on nursing mode. Methods: The data of 40 patients with laryngeal cancer who undergo surgical treatment were collected and divided into observation group (n = 20) and budg... Show More
  • Nurses’ Psychological Feelings About the Application of Gibbs Reflective Cycle of Adverse Events

    Yanfei Li, Weiju Chen, Cuiqing Liu, Minping Deng

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 74-78
    Received: 02 March 2020
    Accepted: 18 March 2020
    Published: 01 April 2020
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    Abstract: Subject: To investigate the psychological feelings of nurses about the application of Gibbs Reflective Cycle during nursing adverse events. Methods: 13 cases were interviewed in depth by semi-structured interviews, and the interview data were analysed and summarized. Result: After the occurrence of adverse events, nurses on duty have negative emoti... Show More
  • Application of Bundle Care in Patient with Individualized Sedation Care During the Interventional Therapy for Anterior-circulation Acute Ischemic Stroke

    Lifang Chen, Jiancong Chen, Peng Zhang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 79-83
    Received: 12 March 2020
    Accepted: 25 March 2020
    Published: 01 April 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: With the rapid development of interventional diagnosis and treatment technology and the shortage of nursing human resources, the workload of interventional surgery has increased dramatically. In the face of an increasing number of patients or emergency operations with potential sedation needs, especially in the emergency of AIS patients,... Show More
  • Prevalence of Workplace Violence Against Nurses Working in Hospitals: A Literature Review

    Amani Mobaraki, Rawan Aladah, Rehaf Alahmadi, Taghreed Almuzini, Loujain Sharif

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2020
    Pages: 84-90
    Received: 05 February 2020
    Accepted: 11 March 2020
    Published: 01 April 2020
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    Abstract: The rise in documented rates of workplace violence (WPV) in healthcare facilities has become a major issue for healthcare providers worldwide, particularly nurses. The exposure to such violence can result in grave consequences for the physiological and psychological well-being of nurses. However, previous studies in the field rarely differentiated ... Show More