scholarly journals Rekenaars as ’n hulpmiddel in verpleegkundige administrasie

Curationis ◽  
1984 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Coetsee
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Word Processor ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Patient Classification ◽  
Nursing Administration ◽  
Filing Cabinet ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Patient Classification System ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Over the last few years pressure has been brought to bear on nurse managers worldwide to cut costs in their departments and to freeze posts, while maintaining a high quality of nursing care. Computers can be utilised in nursing administration to cut costs and to help increase productivity. There are three main areas in which computers can serve as an aid to nursing administration. A word-processor in the manager’s office can save a lot of time, the spreadsheet is invaluable for financial planning and a data base, which can be likened to an electronic filing cabinet, quickly produces information which would previously have taken hours to compile. There are computer programs, such as the Nurse Manager which are designed specifically for nursing administration, the above program combines the latest micro-computer technology with a patient classification system to provide a powerful staff management tool.

Quality of nursing intensity data: inter-rater reliability of the patient classification after two decades in clinical use

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (9) ◽  
pp. 2248-2259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pia Liljamo ◽  
Ulla-Mari Kinnunen ◽  
Pasi Ohtonen ◽  
Kaija Saranto
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Use ◽  
Patient Classification ◽  
Intensity Data ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

The development of the Professional Values Model in Nursing

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 914-923 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayla Kaya ◽  
İlkay Boz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Professional Values ◽  
It Implementation ◽  
Theoretical Paper ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

One of the most important criteria for professionalism is accumulation of knowledge that is usable in professional practice. Nursing models and theories are important elements of accumulating nursing knowledge and have a chance to guarantee the ethical professional practice. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of models in nursing research and newly created terminology has started to be used in nursing. In this study, a new model, termed as the Professional Values Model, developed by the authors was described. Concepts comprising the conceptual framework of the model and relations between the concepts were explained. It is assumed that awareness about concepts of the model will increase not only the patients’ satisfaction with nursing care, but also the nurses’ job satisfaction and quality of nursing care. Contemporary literature has been reviewed and synthesized to develop this theoretical paper on the Professional Values Model in nursing. Having high values in nursing increases job satisfaction, which results in the improvement of patient care and satisfaction. Also, individual characteristics are effective in the determination of individual needs, priorities, and values. This relation, proved through research about the Professional Values Model, has been explained. With development of these concepts, individuals’ satisfaction with care and nurses’ job satisfaction will be enhanced, which will increase the quality of nursing care. Most importantly, nurses can take proper decisions about ethical dilemmas and take ethical action when they take these values into consideration when giving care. The Professional Values Model seems suitable for nurse managers and it is expected that testing will improve it. Implementation of the Professional Values Model by nurse managers may increase motivation of nurses they work with. It is suggested that guidance by the Professional Values Model may help in enhancement of motivation efforts of the nurse managers and therefore should be taken into account.

scholarly journals MEIOS PARA A GERÊNCIA DE ENFERMAGEM UTILIZADOS EM UNIDADES HOSPITALARES CRÍTICAS

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 56-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raissa Ottes Vasconcelos ◽  
Cristina Daiana Bohrer ◽  
Denise de Fátima Hoffman Rigo ◽  
Luís Guilherme Sbrolini Marques ◽  
João Lucas Campos De Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Competence ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Patient Classification ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Nursing Administration ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Hospital Units ◽  
Terapia Intensiva ◽  
Patient Classification System

Objetivos: analisar o uso dos meios para a gerência de enfermagem em unidades hospitalares críticas. Metodologia: estudo qualitativo, desenvolvido no Centro Cirúrgico e Unidade de Terapia Intensiva de um hospital universitário do Paraná-Brasil. A coleta de dados foi feita por meio de observação não participante por residentes de enfermagem, seguida de registros em diário de campo e portfólio. Às informações registradas empregou-se Análise de Conteúdo temática. Resultados: emergiram duas categorias temáticas, que relacionam os meios para gerência: instrumentos e competências. Conclusão: os instrumentos (planilhas, sistema de classificação de pacientes, indicadores, entre outros) de gerência tendem ao uso burocrático/pouco estratégico.Descritores: Nursing; Management; Professional Competence; Nursing administration research.MEANS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT USED IN CRITICAL HOSPITAL UNITSObjectives: Analyze the use of tools for nursing management in critical hospital units. Methodology: Qualitative study, developed in the operating room and intensive care unit of a university hospital of Paraná-Brazil. Data collection was performed by means of non-participant observation by nursing residents, followed by records in field journal and portfolio. The information recorded, was used thematic content analysis. Results: Two thematic categories emerged, that relating to management, such as: instruments and competencies. Conclusion: The instruments (spreadsheets, patient classification system, indicators, etc.) to manage tend to bureaucratic use/little strategic.Descriptors: Nursing; Management; Professional Competence; Nursing administration research.MEDIOS PARA LA GESTIÓN DE ENFERMERÍA UTILIZADO EN UNIDADES HOSPITALARIAS CRÍTICOSObjetivos: Analizar el uso de medios para la gestión de enfermería en unidades hospitalarias críticos. Metodología: Estudio cualitativo, desarrollado en la sala de operaciones y unidad de cuidados intensivos de un hospital universitario de Paraná- Brasil. La recolección de datos se realizo por medio de la observación no participante seguido de registro en diario de campo y portafolio. La información registrada, fue el análisis de contenido temático. Resultados: Surgieron dos categorías temáticas, que relacionan los medios para la gestión: instrumentos y competencias. Conclusión: Los instrumentos (hojas de cálculo, sistema de clasificación de pacientes, indicadores, etc) de gestión tienden a el uso burocrático/ poco estratégica.Descriptores: Enfermería; Gerencia; Competencia professional; Investigación en administración de enfermería.

scholarly journals Scheduled Naps Improve Drowsiness and Quality of Nursing Care among 12-Hour Shift Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 891
Author(s):  
Kihye Han ◽  
Heejeong Hwang ◽  
Eunyoung Lim ◽  
Mirang Jung ◽  
Jihye Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Nurse Managers ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Night And Day ◽  
Quality Of Nursing

Scheduled naps in the workplace are an effective countermeasure to drowsiness in safety-sensitive industries. This quasi-experimental study with a one-group, pre- and post-test design aimed to examine the effects of scheduled naps on nurses working 12-h shifts. Nurses in two pediatric intensive care units at a tertiary hospital were provided 30-min scheduled nap opportunities during their shifts. A total of 38 nurses completed pre- and post-test work diaries for sleepiness, fatigue, work demands and pace, and quality of nursing care at the end of each shift. The drowsiness of 13 nurses was continuously assessed during their shifts using infrared reflectance oculography. Nurses who reached naps reported improved levels of fatigue on the first night shift and better quality of nursing care the second night and day shifts post-test, while nurses who did not reach naps showed no significant improvements. The oculography successfully assessed drowsiness during 73% and 61% of the pre- and post-test total work hours, respectively. The total cautionary and cautionary or higher levels of drowsiness decreased. Nurse managers should consider scheduled naps in clinical settings to improve nurses’ alertness during their shifts.

scholarly journals Modelling the Quality of Bathing Waters in the Adriatic Sea

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1525
Author(s):  
Christian Ferrarin ◽  
Pierluigi Penna ◽  
Antonella Penna ◽  
Vedrana Spada ◽  
Fabio Ricci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adriatic Sea ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Sea Temperature ◽  
Bathing Water Directive ◽  
Bathing Waters ◽  
Diffusion Dynamics ◽  
Study Sites

The aim of this study is to develop a relocatable modelling system able to describe the microbial contamination that affects the quality of coastal bathing waters. Pollution events are mainly triggered by urban sewer outflows during massive rainy events, with relevant negative consequences on the marine environment and tourism and related activities of coastal towns. A finite element hydrodynamic model was applied to five study areas in the Adriatic Sea, which differ for urban, oceanographic and morphological conditions. With the help of transport-diffusion and microbial decay modules, the distribution of Escherichia coli was investigated during significant events. The numerical investigation was supported by detailed in situ observational datasets. The model results were evaluated against water level, sea temperature, salinity and E. coli concentrations acquired in situ, demonstrating the capacity of the modelling suite in simulating the circulation in the coastal areas of the Adriatic Sea, as well as several main transport and diffusion dynamics, such as riverine and polluted waters dispersion. Moreover, the results of the simulations were used to perform a comparative analysis among the different study sites, demonstrating that dilution and mixing, mostly induced by the tidal action, had a stronger effect on bacteria reduction with respect to microbial decay. Stratification and estuarine dynamics also play an important role in governing microbial concentration. The modelling suite can be used as a beach management tool for improving protection of public health, as required by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems: Today, Tomorrow and User Requirements

2021 ◽  
pp. 193229682110299
Author(s):  
Marga Giménez ◽  
Ignacio Conget ◽  
Nick Oliver
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Insulin Delivery ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Diabetes Distress ◽  
Glycemic Targets

Automated insulin delivery (AID) is the most recent advance in type 1 diabetes (T1D) management. It has the potential to achieve glycemic targets without disabling hypoglycemia, to improve quality of life and reduce diabetes distress and burden associated with self-management. Several AID systems are currently licensed for use by people with T1D in Europe, United States, and the rest of the world. Despite AID becoming a reality in routine clinical practice over the last few years, the commercially hybrid AID and other systems, are still far from a fully optimized automated diabetes management tool. Implementation of AID systems requires education and support of healthcare professionals taking care of people with T1D, as well as users and their families. There is much to do to increase usability, portability, convenience and to reduce the burden associated with the use of the systems. Co-design, involvement of people with lived experience of T1D and robust qualitative assessment is critical to improving the real-world use of AID systems, especially for those who may have greater need. In addition to this, information regarding the psychosocial impact of the use of AID systems in real life is needed. The first commercially available AID systems are not the end of the development journey but are the first step in learning how to optimally automate insulin delivery in a way that is equitably accessible and effective for people living with T1D.

Basis of the Quality of Nursing Care

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Leino-Kilpi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Quality Of Nursing
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