American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020

  • Investigation and Countermeasures of Psychological Status of Outpatient Guide Nurses During the Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic

    Meihua Zhong, Lin Wang, Xiaojin Liu, Jinghui Zhang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 186-189
    Received: 28 April 2020
    Accepted: 18 May 2020
    Published: 03 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective Investigation and countermeasures of psychological status of outpatient guide nurses under epidemic situation of COVID-19. Methods The group focus interview method was used to collect data onto 9 outpatient guide nurses in our hospital, the content of the data mainly focuses on the psychological feelings of the guide nurses under the epid... Show More
  • Assessing the Influence of Quality Improvement Methods to Improve the Success Rate of Peripheral Venous Indwelling Needle

    Yanhua Shi, Xiaolan Wang, Quan Jiang, Weirong Li, Huiling Liu, Mengying Qi

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 190-192
    Received: 27 April 2020
    Accepted: 25 May 2020
    Published: 03 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To assess the influence of Quality improvement methods to improve the success rate of peripheral venous indwelling needle. Methods: 1613 patients were invested to join our study, they provided 2472 cases of peripheral venous indwelling needle. The time of they received services is from March 2019 to December 2019. They were divided into ... Show More
  • The Application of Seamless Nursing to Patients with Nephrotic Syndrome

    Yingxue Zhong, Qingqing Zhai

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 193-195
    Received: 29 April 2020
    Accepted: 18 May 2020
    Published: 03 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To assess the application of seamless nursing to patients with nephrotic syndrome. Methods: 88 nephrotic syndrome patients agree to join our study, they were diagnosed as nephrotic syndrome in the hospital from May 2018 to October 2019. The participants were randomly assigned the participants to two groups, that include control group (n ... Show More
  • Effect of Abdominal Massage on Feeding Intolerance of Premature Infants

    Xin Jin, Lilan He, Shiyi Zhang, Chuanrui Zhu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 196-199
    Received: 03 May 2020
    Accepted: 25 May 2020
    Published: 03 June 2020
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    Abstract: Aim: To evaluate the improvement of feeding intolerance to premature infants by abdominal massage. Method: From January 2018 to January 2020, the basic data of 72 premature infants in the NICU of our hospital were collected by retrospective method, which was divided into an experimental group and control group, 36 cases ineach group. The infants in... Show More
  • The Application Value of the Follow-up Platform of Breast Specialty Combined with Individualized Therapy Book in Breast Cancer Patients

    Wan Tang, Yuhua Ma, Xiuli Wei

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 200-203
    Received: 03 May 2020
    Accepted: 22 May 2020
    Published: 03 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To assess the application value of the follow-up platform of breast specialty combined with individualized therapy book in breast cancer patients. Methods: in our study, total participants have 180 who are diagnosed as breast cancer from November 2018 to December 2019, the control group has 90 participants who provide their reports in fo... Show More
  • Survey on Handling Telephone Consultations at a Kampo Outpatient Clinic in Japan - Difficult Consultations and Their Handling by Outpatient Nurses

    Jun Koike, Takao Namiki, Hisashi Fujita, Yoshiro Hirasaki

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 204-210
    Received: 04 May 2020
    Accepted: 28 May 2020
    Published: 04 June 2020
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    Abstract: Aim: In order to clarify how nurses respond to telephone consultations in a Kampo medicine outpatient clinic, a fact-finding survey was conducted on the difficulties involved in handling telephone calls. Methods: The subjects were two outpatient nurses. The contents of consultations that the nurse could not handle alone were extracted from the desc... Show More
  • Effects of Comprehensive Nursing on Anxiety Score, Incidence of Pressure Ulcers and Nursing Satisfaction in Elderly Patients with Femoral Neck Fracture

    Jiewen Yao, Yanfei Li

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 211-214
    Received: 11 May 2020
    Accepted: 27 May 2020
    Published: 04 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of comprehensive nursing on anxiety score, incidence of pressure ulcers and nursing satisfaction in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture. Methods: A total of 110 elderly patients with femoral neck fractures admitted to our hospital from February 2019 to February 2020 were randomly selected and divided into a ... Show More
  • Application of Medical Nursing Integrated Nursing Mode in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Bariatric Surgery

    Li Zhang, Shuqing Yu, Xiuli Wei, Lina Wu, Lilian Gao

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 215-219
    Received: 14 May 2020
    Accepted: 29 May 2020
    Published: 08 June 2020
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    Abstract: Purpose: To explore the effect of medical nursing integrated nursing mode on the quality of care of patients undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) bariatric surgery. Methods: A total of 60 patients from January 2018 to December 2018 were enrolled as the control group, and 60 patients from January 2019 to December 2019 were enroll... Show More
  • A Study on the Knowledge of SBAR of Clinical Nurses in Hospital Blood Glucose Management

    Nijun Jiang, Xixi Luo, Yan Zhou, Jiewei Huang, Wane Zhao, Qiang Liu, Yanli Yang, Shanying Zhang, Xiulan Deng

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 220-224
    Received: 17 May 2020
    Accepted: 04 June 2020
    Published: 17 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To investigate the clinical nurses' knowledge of SBAR's (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) blood glucose management in a large hospital of Guangzhou and to provide a basis for the training and promotion of SBAR's blood glucose management knowledge in the hospital. Methods: 100 clinical nurses from a large hospital of Gua... Show More
  • Application Strategy of Staged Nursing Intervention After the Surgery of Huge Rotator Cuff Tears Under the Arthroscopy

    Hong Zhang, Liya Xu, Sujuan Lin, Xiaoyan Wang, Cuiqing Liu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 225-230
    Received: 21 May 2020
    Accepted: 04 June 2020
    Published: 17 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the application of staged nursing intervention after the surgery of huge rotator cuff tear under the arthroscopy, and to evaluate the impact on patients' postoperative rehabilitation. Methods: A total of 25 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for large rotator cuff tears in our hospital from January 2018 to December ... Show More
  • The Application of Online Consultant Mode in Postpartum Maternity and Infant at Home in COVID-19 Pandemic

    Zhili Chen, Lin Wang, Jiali Chen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 231-234
    Received: 23 May 2020
    Accepted: 08 June 2020
    Published: 20 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the effects of providing guidance postpartum maternity and infant at home by online consultation mode under the situation of COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) developed the procedure of online consultation for the maternity and infant during the COVID-19 pandemic, used ... Show More
  • Application of CSHA Frailty Index and Clinical Frailty Scale in Geriatric Assessment of Elderly Males in China

    Liyun Chu, Chunhua Shi

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 235-238
    Received: 03 June 2020
    Accepted: 22 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: People at an advanced age often live with multiple chronic diseases as well as disabilities. To access the health condition of elderly persons, various models have been used in developed countries in the West. However, it is not known how these models apply to the elderly in Asian developing countries. This study investigated the application of the... Show More
  • Analysis on Related Factors and Nursing Interventions of Vasovagal Syncope During Ultrasound-guided PICC

    Ying Wu, Jinai He, Mengying Qi, Shanquan Li, Yutong Li, Guohua Huang, Zuyan Fan, Qiufeng Li

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 239-243
    Received: 06 June 2020
    Accepted: 20 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the causes and the nursing interventions of vasovagal syncope (VVS) during ultrasound-guided Modified Seldinger Technique (MST) PICC catheterization. Methods: Clinical data (medical records, demographic data, diagnosis, local vascular compression situation, B-mode ultrasound-recorded catheter/vessel ratio and the occurrence ... Show More
  • Effect of Mindfulness-decompression on Stresspsychology and Sleep of Heterogeneous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Donors

    Deng Jinqing, Huang Guohua, Wang Chunli, Wu Xiafen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 244-247
    Received: 19 June 2020
    Accepted: 28 June 2020
    Published: 28 June 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To investigate the effect of mindfulness decompression on psychological status and sleep quality of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation donors. Methods: From January 2017 to June 2019, 86 donors of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in our hospital were selected and divided into the control group and observ... Show More
  • Nursing Experience of CT Examination in a Case of Critical Elderly Male Patients with Neck Injury: A Case Report

    Sihua Liang, Xueke Wen, Yanan Chi, Yongguang Chen, Lin Qiu, Chunliu Luo

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 248-251
    Received: 16 June 2020
    Accepted: 01 July 2020
    Published: 13 July 2020
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    Abstract: We present a 63-years-old male who are accidentally fell down while riding a bicycle and was inserted into his neck by a 4cm thick bamboo pole on the morning of August 30, 2019. In rescue process, patient’s mental status is bad, that the patient's state of mind is in tension, fear, anxiety and restlessness. the patient takes out stitches on Septemb... Show More
  • Nursing Care of an Extremely Preterm Infant with Sodium Taurocholate Cotransporting Polypeptide Deficiency: A Case Report

    Ni Zhang, Yuanzong Song, Weiju Chen, Meixue Chen, Lingli Cai, Lijing Deng, Lilan He, Qingran Lin

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 252-257
    Received: 17 June 2020
    Accepted: 07 July 2020
    Published: 17 July 2020
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    Abstract: Sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) is a protein encoded by the solute carrier family 10 member 1 gene and expressed in the basolateral membrane of the hepatocyte to uptake conjugated bile acids from the plasma. This study reported an extremely premature infant (EPI) with NTCP deficiency (NTCPD). The patient presented with jaundic... Show More
  • Effect of Postoperative Exercise Program on Knee Physical Function Among High Tibial Osteotomy Patients

    Hesham Abd El-Rahim Elkady, Nagwa Mohamed Ahmed, Shimaa Hussien, Marwa Ali

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 258-266
    Received: 21 June 2020
    Accepted: 07 July 2020
    Published: 17 July 2020
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    Abstract: Background: High tibial osteotomy is preferential treatment for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Strengthening exercise program helps post (HTO) patients achieve greater functioning during sport, recreation, and activities of daily living after surgery. Objective: To examine the effect of postoperative exercise program on knee physical function a... Show More
  • The Effectiveness of Using Breathing Exercise on Sleep Quality Among Hospitalized Patients

    Eman Fadl Abd El Khalik, Marwa Mohammad Abd Elbaky, Naglaa Ahmed Ahmed, Sahar Hamza Taha Moursy

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 267-275
    Received: 19 May 2020
    Accepted: 03 July 2020
    Published: 22 July 2020
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    This article belongs to the Special Issue Evidence Based Nursing
    Abstract: Sleep disturbance among hospitalized patients has many factors especially at critical care units. Daily breathing exercises as pursed lip breathing (PLB) and diaphragmatic breathing improves sleep quality and reduces the occurrence of delirium. Aim of the study Evaluate the effectiveness of using breathing exercise on sleep quality among hospitaliz... Show More
  • Construction and Evaluation of the E-clinic Service System in Baoan District, Shenzhen, China

    Wei Wang, Weiping Tang, Yali Luo, Naling Zhu, Liling Wang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 276-280
    Received: 14 June 2020
    Accepted: 03 July 2020
    Published: 23 July 2020
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    Abstract: Objective To construct the regional elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) clinic (E-clinic) service system and evaluate its effect. Methods Since November 2018, the E-clinic service system has been established in the obstetric clinic of 18 maternal and child health (MCH) providers in Baoan District, Shenzhen, China, forming a regional... Show More
  • Nursing Intervention of Nonstop Minimally Invasive Tricuspid Valve Forming with Simultaneous Atrial Flutter After Secondary Cardiac Surgery: A Case Report

    Zhilian Huang, Yuxiu Qian, Lihuan Hou, Xiaoshen Zhang, Chengfeng Huang, Hailing Huang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 281-284
    Received: 06 July 2020
    Accepted: 17 July 2020
    Published: 28 July 2020
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    Abstract: We discuss the nursing intervention of nonstop minimally invasive tricuspid valve forming with simultaneous atrial flutter after secondary cardiac surgery. Patient is a 50-years-old male who undergoing repair of atrial septal defect by central thoracotomy with extracorporeal circulation as atrial septal defect in the 30 years ago require repair of ... Show More
  • Psychosocial Factors and Their Relationship to Work Amongst Workers in the Financial Sector

    Roberta Zaninelli do Nascimento, Milva Maria Figueiredo de Martino, Isabel Cristina Kowal Olm Cunha, Cyro Rego Cabral Junior

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 285-289
    Received: 13 June 2020
    Accepted: 29 June 2020
    Published: 30 July 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction: The evolution of work characteristics and the work sector may bring physical and psychological consequences to the health of workers. Objective: To analyze the demand for control amongst workers in the financial sector. Method: This was an exploratory, cross-sectional, quantitative study, which included 39 workers from a company in th... Show More
  • Effect of Recombinant Human Interleukin-11 on Oral Mucositis Associated with Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

    Xiuling Chen, Yu Ding, Fuxiang Luo, Chunli Wang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 290-294
    Received: 16 July 2020
    Accepted: 28 July 2020
    Published: 30 July 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation gives new life to malignant hematologic patient. However, oral mucositis caused by graft-versus-host disease affects the quality of life of patients. Objective: To observe the efficacy of recombinant human interleuko-11 in the treatment of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation associa... Show More
  • E-learning During COVID-19 Pandemic: Obstacles Faced Nursing Students and Its Effect on Their Attitudes While Applying It

    Gehan Mohamed Abd El-Hamed Diab, Nahid Fouad Elgahsh

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2020
    Pages: 295-309
    Received: 25 July 2020
    Accepted: 07 August 2020
    Published: 17 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: E-learning is the use of the internet and its related devices for educational purposes without geographical restrictions, especially after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, which led to a disruption of education in the classrooms in Egypt and around the world. Teaching and learning via the internet is a novel experience for most... Show More