Effects of Bedtime Nursing Care on Perceptions of Caring for Patients on a Rehabilitation Unit: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
Christine Broscious ◽  
Pamela C. Spigelmyer ◽  
Diane Breckenridge
2015 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 56-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Broscious, ◽  
Pamela C. Spigelmyer, ◽  
Diane Breckenridge,

A pilot study was conducted in an acute care hospital’s rehabilitation unit to determine the effect of a 3 min, slow, back massage during evening nursing care on patient perceptions of nurse caring. The intervention was based on Watson’s (2008; 2012) theory of caring. A quasi-experimental design was used to compare perception of nurse caring by experimental group (n = 15) and usual care group (n = 14). Results showed no statistically significant difference between the groups on patient perceptions of nurse caring. Both groups were asked survey questions after evening care was given. Both groups responded similarly. Three themes relating to nurse caring emerged from the surveys: providing hygienic and comfort care, demonstrating nurse caring behaviors, and being relaxed and comforted. Lastly, patients in both groups reported a positive experience with their evening nursing care.


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
Jenn Gonya ◽  
Jessica Niski ◽  
Nicole Cistone

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is, inherently, a trauma environment for the extremely premature infant. This trauma is often exacerbated by nurse caregiving practices that can be modified and still remain effective. Our study explored how behavior analytics could be used to implement an intervention known as Care by Cues and how the intervention might, ultimately, impact infant physiologic stability.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 205566831772568 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Yachnin ◽  
Georges Gharib ◽  
Jeffrey Jutai ◽  
Hillel Finestone

Background and Purpose Dependence on assistance for toileting is a widespread problem for persons receiving healthcare. Technology-assisted toilets, which hygienically wash and dry the perineal region, are devices that could improve toileting independence in a variety of patients. The objective was to investigate whether technology-assisted toilets improve toileting independence, quality of life, and whether technology-assisted toilets can provide sufficient toileting hygiene in stroke rehabilitation. Methods This pilot study was carried out in a stroke rehabilitation unit. Thirty participants were recruited. Participants had a bowel movement and cleaned themselves using the technology-assisted toilet on one to three occasions. Participants rated their toileting before using the technology-assisted toilet and after each technology-assisted toilet use with the Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS). After each session, participants were rated for cleanliness. Results PIADS scores were analyzed from eight individual participants, five of whom completed the full protocol. PIADS scores were significantly higher with the technology-assisted toilet than with the participants’ regular toileting routine (p < 0.05). Technology-assisted toilets cleaned effectively in 73% of cases (16/22, p < 0.05). Conclusion Technology-assisted toilets improved stroke patients’ psychosocial outcomes compared to standard toileting and completely cleaned participants in the majority of cases. A larger study should confirm technology-assisted toilet’s benefit in stroke rehabilitation through improved independence and hygiene.


Kontakt ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 388-394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Darja Jarošová ◽  
Renáta Zeleníková

Author(s):  
Nunik Suryanti ◽  
Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati ◽  
Umi Fatmawati

Background: One of the strategies to improve integrated care focused on patients is the supervision of nursing care and documentation. Aims: this study aims to describe the innovation project to improve supervision. Method: This study used the pilot study design to innovation and improvement with the PDSA approach and management function, designed a draft a guidelines, standard operating procedures, forms and fair guideline, socialization, role play, mentoring and evaluation with monitoring and evaluation to four head nurses on scheduled supervision, unscheduled and group directing. Results: the highest increase was 94.76% on group direction process, 70.83% nursing evaluation supervision, supervision more structured, frequency and duration that increased. The impact of nursing care increased 4.94% and documentation increased 7.18%. Conclusions: The improvement of supervision can be done, with pilot studies using tha PDSA approach and management functions to providing a guidance, standard operational procedures, fair guideline and checklist forms, socialization, mentoring and evaluation, supported by direct manager, motivated head nurse and staff. Recommendations: The results of this pilot study are expected to be considered to improve supervision, motivation to implementation, and monitoring and evaluating of supervision. Keywords: nursing care; head nurse; management; supervision ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Salah satu strategi meningkatkan asuhan terintegrasi berfokus pada pasien adalah supervisi asuhan keperawatan dan pendokumentasiannnya. Tujuan: studi ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan project inovasi meningkatkan supervisi. Metode: Studi ini menggunakan desain pilot study dengan inovasi dan improvement dengan pendekatan PDSA dan fungsi manajemen, dengan merancang panduan, standar operasional prosedur, formulir supervisi dan petunjuk penilaian, disosialisasikan, pendampingan, role play dan dimonitoring dan evaluasi terhadap empat kepala ruang, baik supervisi terjadwal, tidak terjadwal dan pengarahan berkelompok. Hasil: peningkatan tertinggi adalah proses pengarahan berkelompok 94,76%, supervisi evaluasi keperawatan 70,83%, lebih terstruktur dan meningkat frekuensi dan durasinya. Dampaknya asuhan keperawatan meningkat 4,94% dan pendokumentasiannya meningkat 7,18%. Kesimpulan: peningkatan supervisi dapat dilakukan, dengan pilot study menggunakan pendekatan PDSA dan fungsi manajemen untuk menyediakan panduan, standar operational prosedur, petunjuk penilaian dan formulir berbentuk checklist, disosialisasikan, pendampingan dan dievaluasi, adanya dukungan atasan langsung, motivasi kepala ruang dan staf. Rekomendasi: Hasil pilot study ini diharapkan dapat menjadi bahan pertimbangan meningkatkan supervisi, memotivasi penerapannya, dan memonitoring dan evaluasi pelaksanaannya. Kata kunci: asuhan keperawatan; kepala ruang; manajemen; supervisi


2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa J. Bloomer ◽  
Julia Morphet ◽  
Margaret O’Connor ◽  
Susan Lee ◽  
Debra Griffiths

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