A concept analysis of nurses’ commitment to patient care

Commitment to the service of mankind has always been a key concept of professional nursing. However, very little effort seems to have been made to analyse the nature of commitment as a factor in nursing. This article explores the meaning of the concept ‘commitment’ as revealed by a review of the literature and the responses of a group of registered nurses in unstructured interviews. It goes on to analyse the concept by means of a number of techniques such as an analysis of critical attributes, the construction of model cases and related cases, the identification of antecedents and consequences and of empirical referents. The information gleaned was used to structure a study of the commitment to patient care of a group of professional nurses which will be published in a subsequent article.

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Experiences of final year nursing students in their preparedness to become registered nurses

Curationis ◽

10.4102/curationis.v28i4.1024 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

S Carlson ◽

W J Kotzé ◽

D Van Rooyen

Keyword(s):

Nursing Students ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Research Design ◽

Nursing Student ◽

Professional Nurse ◽

Professional Nursing ◽

Study Results ◽

Professional Nurses

The objectives of this study were: firstly, to explore and describe the experiences of final year nursing students relating to how they experience their preparedness to fulfil the role of professional nurse; secondly, to explore and describe the experiences of novice professional nurses in the role of professional nurse; finally, to generate a model which will assist the final year nursing student to become a professional nurse. A theory-generative, qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual research design was utilized to reach the objectives of the study. Results indicated that final year nursing students experience a lack of confidence to take on the responsibilities of professional nursing. The results are displayed in table form and discussed in the article. This abstract forms part of a bigger study that addresses the professional maturity of the novice professional nurse for the practice of nursing.

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IMPLANTATION OF THE INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CATHETER: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Revista Prevenção de Infecção e Saúde ◽

10.26694/repis.v4i0.7542 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 ◽

Author(s):

Fabiana Rezer ◽

Hélio Penna Guimarães ◽

Grazia Maria Guerra

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Patient Care ◽

Latin American ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Caribbean Literature ◽

Health Sciences ◽

Integrative Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Medical Subject Headings ◽

Invasive Blood Pressure

Objective: to describe scientific evidence on the implementation and control of the device for measuring invasive blood pressure (IBP). Methods: integrative review of the literature, based on Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, through the Descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) and the Medical Subject Headings (MesH): hemodynamic; monitoring; blood pressure; invasive. Articles were selected in English, Portuguese and Spanish, published between 2009 and 2018. The search resulted in a sample of 10 articles. Results: The articles were analyzed and presented in 4 thematic groups according to the information they provided regarding the puncture of the IBP catheter, being: 1- Indications for IBP catheter puncture; 2 -Contraindications and complications resulting from the use of the IBP catheter; 3 -Most indicated puncture sites; 4- Implementation and maintenance of IBP catheter. Conclusion: Further research may contribute to patient care with an IAP device, as well as assisting physicians and nurses in patient care, reducing the risks and potential adverse events of the IAP.

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HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN TERHADAP KOMPETENSI MAHASIWA PROFESI NERS DALAM PENERAPAN EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Keperawatan ◽

10.26753/jikk.v14i1.274 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hasniatisari Harun ◽

Yusshy Kurnia Herliani ◽

Anita Setyawati

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Evidence Based Practice ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Nursing Program ◽

Evidence Based ◽

Professional Nursing ◽

Professional Nurses ◽

High Competence

Professional nurses could be prepared through professional nursing programs. Professional nursing program is part of the nursing education program. One of the competencies required to be professional nurses is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) to explore the best nursing interventions for patients to get optimal outcome. Nursing students have learned EBP during bachelor degree by analysis case using the EBP method. However, evaluation related students' understanding of the method and its application of EBP to the clinical practice was none. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of knowledge with student competency in the implementation of evidence based practice (EBP) to managed patients in the medical surgical nursing stage. This research is quantitative research. The sample in this study was 120 nursing students who were at professional nursing program that were recruited using total sampling technique. The instrument used is the Evidence Based Practice Questionnaire (EBPQ) questionnaire. The results showed that more than half of the respondents had high knowledge (68%), and high competence (49%). This study shows a meaningful relationship between knowledge of student competence in applying EBP (r = .6070, p <0.01). The findings of this study are important for recommendations related to developing teaching materials in nursing education related to for providing the best service for patients.

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Determining the impact of health library services on patient care: a review of the literature

Health Information & Libraries Journal ◽

10.1046/j.0265-6647.2002.00365.x ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 1-13 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Patrick O'Connor

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Library Services ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

The Impact

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P027: Nursing duties and accreditation standards and their impacts: the nursing perspective

CJEM ◽

10.1017/cem.2017.229 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 19 (S1) ◽

pp. S86-S87

Author(s):

P.K. Jaggi ◽

R. Tomlinson ◽

K. McLelland ◽

W. Ma ◽

C. Manson-McLeod ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Patient Care ◽

Registered Nurses ◽

Online Survey ◽

Care Delivery ◽

Care Quality ◽

Medication History ◽

Quality Initiatives ◽

Response Options ◽

Accreditation Standards ◽

Strongly Agree

Introduction: With ongoing medical advances and an increase in elderly and complex patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED), there is a requirement for nurses to continue to gain new knowledge and skills to provide optimal patient care. Quality initiatives are frequently introduced with the goal of improving patient safety and the effectiveness of care delivery; some being provincial, while others are new requirements from Accreditation Canada. We sought the perspectives of emergency nurses regarding the importance of key ED processes and standards, and their impact on patient care and nurse efficiency. Methods: All Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses throughout the Edmonton Zone EDs were invited to complete an online survey consisting of 23 statements on nursing attitudes (10 on nursing duties) and beliefs (11 on the importance of Accreditation standards and their impacts; two that involved selecting the 5 most important nursing activities). The survey was constructed through an iterative approach. Response options included a 7-point Likert scale (‘very strongly disagree’ to ‘very strongly agree’). Median scores and interquartile ranges were determined for each survey statement. Results: A total of 433/1241 (34.9%) surveys were submitted. Respondents were predominantly Registered Nurses (91.4%), female (88.9%), and worked 0-5 years overall in the ED (43.7%). Overall, respondents were favourable (‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’) towards the Accreditation Canada standards and other quality initiatives. They were, however, ‘neutral’ towards universal domestic violence screening, and whether there is a difference between Best Possible Medication History (BPMH) and med reconciliation. The top five nursing activities in terms of perceived importance were: vital sign documentation, recording of allergies, listening to patients’ concerns, hand hygiene, and obtaining a complete nursing history. Best Possible Medication History and the screening risk tools followed these. Conclusion: Despite their heavy workload, nurses strongly agreed on the importance of med reconciliation, falls risk, and skin care, but felt that improved documentation forms could support efficiency. Nursing perspective is valuable in informing future attempts to standardize, streamline, and simplify documentation, including the design and implementation of a provincial clinical information system.

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CHILD GROWTH: CONCEPT ANALYSIS

Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/0104-07072016003300014 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Flávia Paula Magalhães Monteiro ◽

Thelma Leite de Araujo ◽

Tahissa Frota Cavalcante ◽

Telma Alteniza Leandro ◽

Silvestre Péricles Cavalcante Sampaio Filho

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Concept Analysis ◽

Child Growth ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Evolutionary Analysis ◽

Physical Domain ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Theoretical Understanding ◽

Antecedents And Consequences ◽

The Cochrane Library

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to analyze the concept of child growth by identifying the attributes and consequences that make up the phenomenon. The concept analysis was supported by 41 studies and based on the evolutionary analysis model and integrative literature review. Five databases, Scopus, CINAHL, LILACS, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library were searched to select articles. The search found that growth has presented different connotations, including social and physiological aspects, which are part of the physical domain of child development. Attributes, antecedents, and consequences identified provide an overview of the phenomenon analyzed, because these point out several aspects previously related to other studies on child growth. The theoretical understanding about child growth can offer nurses in-depth knowledge about factors involved in this process, facilitating intervention-based decision-making.

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Health System Strategies and Adolescent Sexual Health: A Systematic Review of the Literature using Rodgers Concept Analysis Framework

The Open Public Health Journal ◽

10.2174/1874944502114010526 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 526-536

Author(s):

Wilfred Njabulo Nunu ◽

Lufuno Makhado ◽

Jabu Tsakani Mabunda ◽

Rachel Tsakani Lebese

Keyword(s):

Sexual Health ◽

Health Outcomes ◽

Health System ◽

Conceptual Framework ◽

Health Systems ◽

Concept Analysis ◽

Sexual Practices ◽

Analysis Framework ◽

Adolescent Sexual Health ◽

Antecedents And Consequences

Background: Health Systems Strategies play a key role in determining Adolescent Sexual Health outcomes. This study aims to review the literature on the relationship between Health Systems Strategies and Adolescent Sexual Health issues guided by Rodger's evolutionary concept analysis framework. The study further develops a Conceptual Framework that would guide a study that seeks to “Develop strategies to facilitate safe sexual practices in adolescents through Integrated Health Systems in selected Districts in Zimbabwe.” Methods: Adolescents, Health Systems, Sexual Health, and Strategies were used to search for published literature (in English) on Google Scholar, PUBMED, EBSCO, Cochran Library, and Science Direct. A total of 142 Articles and 11 reports were obtained, and the content was screened for relevance. This led to 42 articles and 03 reports being found suitable and relevant, and thus, the content was reviewed. Thematic analysis was done to identify attributes, antecedents, and consequences of Health Systems Strategies on Adolescent Sexual Health. These findings were then used to inform the development of the Conceptual Framework. Results: Key attributes, antecedents and consequences of Health System Strategies on Adolescent Sexual Health were identified. Strategies to Improve Adolescent Sexual Health outcomes were also identified. Conclusions: Different contextual factors influence policy changes and the consequences are mixed, with both positive and negative outcomes.

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Usability of mobile applications: A Concept Analysis to be used in health promotion (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.31922 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Po-Jen Kung ◽

Ching-Min Chen

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Information And Communication Technologies ◽

User Experience ◽

Mobile Applications ◽

User Satisfaction ◽

Concept Analysis ◽

Mobile App ◽

Model Case ◽

Antecedents And Consequences ◽

Definition Of

BACKGROUND Following the rise of health awareness in modern societies, health promotion has attracted progressively more attention in both academia and industry. This, along with the evolution of information and communication technologies, has resulted in the development of several mobile applications used in health promotion. Unfortunately, users of the applications have not achieved their goals, since many applications have not provided a smooth user experience. OBJECTIVE To clearly identify the defining attributes of mobile app usability in the context of health promotion in order to guide the design of apps which provide smooth user experience. METHODS It is thus first necessary to conduct an exploration into app usability, for which this study applies the concept analysis method by Walker and Avant, which includes: (1) identifying the use of the concept, (2) determining the defining attributes, (3) constructing a model case, (4) constructing model, contrary, borderline, and related cases, (5) identifying antecedents and consequences, and (6) defining empirical referents. RESULTS We then derive a unified definition of usability from the healthcare perspective—that the defining attributes of "usability of mobile application" are: efficiency, user satisfaction, and learnability. CONCLUSIONS It is concluded that mobile applications with these attributes could achieve their designed goals and reach maximal efficacy, since users would continue using the app on a regular basis, and would recommend it to others.

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Abusive Supervision in Work Organizations: Review, Synthesis, and Research Agenda

Journal of Management ◽

10.1177/0149206307300812 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 261-289 ◽

Cited By ~ 675

Author(s):

Bennett J. Tepper

Keyword(s):

Research Agenda ◽

Empirical Work ◽

Abusive Supervision ◽

Future Research ◽

Important Research ◽

Work Organizations ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Direct Reports ◽

Antecedents And Consequences ◽

Research Domain

A growing literature explores abusive supervision, nonphysical forms of hostility perpetrated by managers against their direct reports. However, researchers have used different terminology to explore phenomena that overlap with abusive supervision, and extant research does not devolve from a unifying theoretical framework. These problems have the potential to undermine the development of knowledge in this important research domain. The author therefore provides a review of the literature that summarizes what is known about the antecedents and consequences of abusive supervision, provides the basis for an emergent model that integrates extant empirical work, and suggests directions for future research.

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