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Enema prior to labor: a controversial routine in Taiwan. 临产前灌肠:台湾有争议的常规。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2005-12-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000387549.42834.A9

Y. Tzeng, Y. Shih, Yu-Kuei Teng, C. Chiu, Meizhi Huang

{"title":"Enema prior to labor: a controversial routine in Taiwan.","authors":"Y. Tzeng, Y. Shih, Yu-Kuei Teng, C. Chiu, Meizhi Huang","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000387549.42834.A9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000387549.42834.A9","url":null,"abstract":"While taking an enema to induce labor is a controversial issue worldwide, in Taiwan it remains a routine procedure in many hospitals in preparation for birth. Episiotomy is also a prevalent procedure performed during the birthing process. Some physicians believe that enemas help reduce the risk of feces contamination of the episiotomy incision and, therefore, are justified as a routine procedure. This study compared the neonatal infection rates, times to appearance of fetal head, times to first post-labor bowel movement, and rates of episiotomy dehiscence of women receiving a pre-labor enema against those who did not. A total of 534 women classified with low-risk pregnancies were recruited from a medical center in central Taiwan and assigned randomly into one of two groups for a six-month period. The first group (264 subjects) received routine enema procedures prior to delivery in the first 6 months. The second group (270 subjects) did not receive enemas. Study results revealed no significant difference between enema and non-enema groups in terms of infection rates in mothers or infants or in terms of average time to fetal head appearance. While labor duration was the same for the two groups in the first and third stages of labor, the enema group experienced a relatively shorter second stage. No significant difference was observed in times to first post-labor bowel movement or episiotomy dehiscence rates. The results of this study indicate that the administration of enemas as a routine practice prior to labor is not substantiated by medical necessity. However, limitations of the research design suggest that a randomized clinical trial be adopted in the future to explore further the scientific validity of study results.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"237 1","pages":"263-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73079334","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 5

A correlational study on health training program participation and influences upon communities volunteers in Taipei City. 台北市社区义工健康训练计划参与及影响之相关研究。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2005-12-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000387547.65705.41

Ching-Ju Tung, Ching-Min Chen, Pi-Hsia Lee

{"title":"A correlational study on health training program participation and influences upon communities volunteers in Taipei City.","authors":"Ching-Ju Tung, Ching-Min Chen, Pi-Hsia Lee","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000387547.65705.41","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000387547.65705.41","url":null,"abstract":"This is a cross-sectional study that purposely selected healthy community centers (HCC) in Taipei City to explore factors affecting volunteers' health training program participation (HTPP). The major objectives were to: (1) examine volunteer's HTPP; (2) explore relationships among volunteers' HTPP, self-efficacy (SE) in healthy community building, and community activities participation (CAP); and (3) identify key factors affecting volunteers' HTPP. A self-developed instrument with validity (content validity index > .91) and reliability (alpha = .63-.87) was used. A total of 250 participants were recruited. Study results revealed that a majority of the volunteers were middle-aged women who held at least a high school education, worked part-time, held Buddhist religious beliefs, were married and were middle class in terms of income. The average HTPP value was 19, with Xin Yi, Zhong Zhen and Bei Tou HCCs exhibiting higher HTPP values. Those not currently employed and housewives volunteers had lower HTPP values. 66.4% of volunteers participated at community activities after training and contributed 60-120 service hours a year. Volunteers' SE in healthy community building was low (M = 2.01, SD = 1.01), which, however, could explain 21% variance of HTPP. Factors affecting HTPP included HCC site, SE and CAP, which accounted for 57% of variance. Study results indicated that SE and CAP could serve as training evaluation indicators and a well-organized training program could increase volunteers' SE. Standard health training programs should incorporate three programs, including volunteerism perception, health promotion, and middle aged and elderly care to thus further improve volunteers' participation in community health activities.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"13 1","pages":"245-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87553027","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 1

Physical activities and correlates of clinical nurses in Taipei municipal hospitals. 台北市立医院临床护士身体活动状况及相关因素分析。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2005-12-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000387551.50458.F5

Yuh-Shwu Lee, Yi-ching Huang, Y. Kao

{"title":"Physical activities and correlates of clinical nurses in Taipei municipal hospitals.","authors":"Yuh-Shwu Lee, Yi-ching Huang, Y. Kao","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000387551.50458.F5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000387551.50458.F5","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical activity profiles of clinical nurses in Taipei municipal hospitals. This study also explored the factors that influence physical activity, including personal background and social psychological factors. A total of 400 Taipei municipal hospital clinical nurses were selected using a randomized procedure to participate in a 3-day physical activity record assignment and fill in a structured questionnaire. Study results indicate that energy expenditure for clinical nurses on working days are higher than that on non-working days. Non-working days of clinical nurses are characterized by a lack of physical activity. Nurses who were required to take turns working in three shift rotation cycles, those with education at the junior college level or below, and those who were married tended to spend more energy on physical activity. Social psychological factors affecting the physical activities of clinical nurses include mainly exercise self-efficacy. Heavy work loading, poor health conditions, laziness, and lack of time tended to lower exercise self-efficacy. On non-working days, perceived barriers to exercise are the main issue area affecting moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Nurses with greater perceived barriers to exercise spend less energy on physical activity. The main influencing factors for perceived barriers to exercise include laziness and lack of time.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"36 1","pages":"281-92"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2005-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75005840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 21

Physical and social predictors for pre-term births and low birth weight infants in Taiwan. 台湾早产儿与低出生体重儿之生理与社会预测因子。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347586.08328.D6

Yili Ko, Yi-Cheng Wu, P. Chang

{"title":"Physical and social predictors for pre-term births and low birth weight infants in Taiwan.","authors":"Yili Ko, Yi-Cheng Wu, P. Chang","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347586.08328.D6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347586.08328.D6","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to examine the risk factors associated with pre-term labor (PTL) (< 37 gestational weeks) and low birth weight (LBW) (< 2500 gm) infants in a healthy Taiwanese population. From December 1998 through June 1999, a total of 633 healthy pregnant women were recruited at three teaching hospitals in Taipei. Using a prospective study design, the pregnancy outcome information was followed up by telephone or from medical records during the first month postpartum. Data were statistically analyzed by multiple logistic regression. The prevalence of premature births was 5.4%, and the prevalence of LBW infants was 5.1%. Pre-term births were significantly associated with high self-reported fatigue scores (OR = 3.45); extreme maternal age (< 20 and >/= 35 years, OR = 2.38); history of abortion (>/= 2, OR = 3.11); maternal height (</= 158 cm, OR = 1.73); low income (OR = 1.88), and multiple pregnancies (OR = 18.78). The risk for low birth weight infants was significantly increased when the woman had an extreme maternal age (OR = 2.65), nulliparity (OR = 1.64); multiple pregnancies (OR = 9.3) and no domestic helper (OR = 1.65). The study provides a reference basis for prenatal care.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"211 1","pages":"83-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73945784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 20

A randomized controlled trial of early kangaroo care for preterm infants: effects on temperature, weight, behavior, and acuity. 一项早产儿早期袋鼠式护理的随机对照试验:对体温、体重、行为和视力的影响。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347592.43768.46

M. Chwo, G. Anderson, M. Good, D. Dowling, S. H. Shiau, Der‐Ming Chu

{"title":"A randomized controlled trial of early kangaroo care for preterm infants: effects on temperature, weight, behavior, and acuity.","authors":"M. Chwo, G. Anderson, M. Good, D. Dowling, S. H. Shiau, Der‐Ming Chu","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347592.43768.46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347592.43768.46","url":null,"abstract":"Kangaroo care (KC) has been the intervention for preterm infants in numerous published studies. However, most well designed studies to date have used a one-group repeated measure design. This methodology is not as definitive as an experimental design. Because of the absence of a comparable control group, change between pretest and posttest may be due to any other environmental variables or normal variation of subjects (Kirk, 1995). This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was done to test the hypotheses that KC infants would have higher mean tympanic temperatures, less weight loss, more optimal behavioral states, and lower acuity (length of stay). Thirty-four eligible mother-infant dyads were randomly assigned to the KC or the control group by computerized minimization on the day following birth. Stratification variables included infant gender, birth weight, delivery method, and parity. KC infants compared to control infants had higher mean tympanic temperature (37.3 degrees C vs. 37.0 degrees C), more quiet sleep (62% vs. 22%), and less crying (2% vs. 6%) all at p=.000. No significant difference was found for weight loss and acuity (length of stay). These findings can be used for evidence-based nursing practice in Taiwan. With the knowledge attained from this RCT, nurses can educate and motivate mothers to keep their stable preterm infants warm by skin-to- skin contact inside their clothing, thereby encouraging self-regulatory feeding.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"19 1","pages":"129-42"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81546239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 97

Cost and care quality between licensed nursing homes under different types of ownership. 不同所有制下持牌护理院的成本及护理质素。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347594.28520.61

Chun-Lan Lee, Tao Liu, Ling Wu, U. Chung, Liz Lee

{"title":"Cost and care quality between licensed nursing homes under different types of ownership.","authors":"Chun-Lan Lee, Tao Liu, Ling Wu, U. Chung, Liz Lee","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347594.28520.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347594.28520.61","url":null,"abstract":"In Taiwan, there is some uncertainty and concern regarding the quality and safety of unlicensed nursing homes, as they are typically crowded and poorly equipped. There are data insufficient regarding the quality of care in licensed nursing homes for the government to reliably assist unlicensed facilities to become licensed. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the different nursing home ownership types and the following dependent variables: (1) operating cost per resident day, (2) RN to resident ratio, (3) facility size, (4) occupancy rate, and (5) quality of care amongst licensed nursing homes nationwide. The descriptive study used a survey design. Data were obtained from 28 licensed nursing homes using self-administered questionnaires, on-site interviews and record reviews. Data were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U test and Spearman s correlation. A positive and significant relationship existed between nursing home quality and the RN ratio per resident day. Chain/For-profit and Chain/Non- profit nursing homes tended to have higher operating costs and a better quality of service. Secondary research is still needed to examine the results by detailed cost analysis or by research oriented toward outcomes of residents care. These findings provide basic reference for the government for planning the operation of nursing home facilities and also to assist the many unlicensed nursing homes to ultimately become licensed. The results also present important data for developing reimbursement policies.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"68 1","pages":"151-60"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82194988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 6

The efficacy of problem solving strategies utilized in professional nursing concepts course to improve problem solving abilities in students enrolled in a two-year baccalaureate nursing program. 在专业护理概念课程中运用问题解决策略提高两年制护理学士学位学生解决问题能力的效果。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347590.36144.BD

Jing-Jy Wang, Chi-Hui Kao Lo, Kuei‐Min Chen, Jane Lee Hsieh, Y. Ku

{"title":"The efficacy of problem solving strategies utilized in professional nursing concepts course to improve problem solving abilities in students enrolled in a two-year baccalaureate nursing program.","authors":"Jing-Jy Wang, Chi-Hui Kao Lo, Kuei‐Min Chen, Jane Lee Hsieh, Y. Ku","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347590.36144.BD","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347590.36144.BD","url":null,"abstract":"Using problem solving strategies in professional nursing concepts course (PS-PNC) was a newly developed core course in a two-year baccalaureate nursing program in an institute of technology. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of problem solving strategies used in this new course to improve students clinical problem solving abilities. Prior to the PS-PNC, 12 faculty who participated in the teaching received complete training, and then continued to receive supervision and to conduct group discussions during the whole period of the PS-PNC implementation. A one- group posttest design with repeated measures was used. In total 49 nursing students from one class agreed to be recruited as the study subjects. The PS-PNC was performed separately in three semesters. After each class learning, students would start their clinical practice, were advised by the same faculty group who participated in the PS-PNC, and were asked to submit three written nursing process recordings during each clinic. Assignments from the three practices were named post-test I, II, and III sequentially, and provided the data for this study. A coding strategy was developed by the investigators. Then, data were collected and analyzed by four selected faculty who had been involved in the PS- PNC. The overall score of problem solving indicated that the three post-tests significantly increased, meaning those students clinical problem solving ability improved. However, data on the sub-concepts of problem solving on nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, nursing intervention, and nursing evaluation showed no constant improvement. It is inferred that teaching of professional nursing concepts utilizing problem-solving strategies may be useful for future nursing students but dignified control should be strengthened.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"18 1","pages":"113-20"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74725514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 5

Health promotion and partnerships: collaboration of a community health management center, county health bureau, and university nursing program. 健康促进和伙伴关系:社区健康管理中心、县卫生局和大学护理计划的合作。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347588.90402.38

Chih-Ling Huang

{"title":"Health promotion and partnerships: collaboration of a community health management center, county health bureau, and university nursing program.","authors":"Chih-Ling Huang","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347588.90402.38","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347588.90402.38","url":null,"abstract":"Effective partnerships were established between a community health management center, a county health bureau and a university nursing program. A health fair was undertaken to heighten public health awareness through the collaboration of these various agencies. In this research, formative, process, and summative evaluations were conducted to determine the benefits of partnerships. Elements evaluated included the planning process, health fair relevancy, integration of community resources, participants satisfaction and knowledge acquisition, and partnership satisfaction. The samples of this study included (1) 529 adult participants who completed the on-site evaluation questionnaires; (2) 1,090 child participants who returned gift-reward cards; (3) 114 partners who gave written feedback on their satisfaction; and (4) 57 third-year and 16 fourth-year undergraduate nursing student participants. Data was collected from the evidence report of the Department of Health, the project proposal, activity protocols, meeting records, the project final report, students term papers, and questionnaires. The chief administrator of the County Health Bureau was very impressed with the creative exhibits in the fair and, therefore, invited a coalition to continue further workshops. Seventeen educational exhibits, two dance programs and two drama programs related to health issues were demonstrated in the fair. Resources from community organizations were successfully integrated and allocated. Community participants expressed satisfaction with the fair and anticipated similar activities in the future. Participants revealed more than 80% accuracy in health knowledge quizzes. The senior nursing students highlighted their interaction with the community, community health nurses, and health volunteers. Community-based health promotion and nursing education can be successfully connected when various disciplines and sectors form effective partnerships.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"1 1","pages":"93-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90412083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8

Change in quality of life in patients with permanent cardiac pacemakers: a six-month follow-up study. 永久性心脏起搏器患者生活质量的改变:为期六个月的随访研究。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347593.20897.2E

Hsing-Mei Chen, Y. Chao

{"title":"Change in quality of life in patients with permanent cardiac pacemakers: a six-month follow-up study.","authors":"Hsing-Mei Chen, Y. Chao","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347593.20897.2E","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347593.20897.2E","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of life (QOL) in patients before and after permanent pacemaker implantation. A follow-up study design was adopted and purposive sampling was applied to recruit subjects from two medical centers in Taipei City. Subjects were interviewed before pacemaker implantation. Follow-up interviews were conducted at second, fourth, and sixth month after pacemaker implantation. There were 42 subjects enrolled in this study. These subjects had moderate QOL (62.4 +/- 15.9 on a scale of 97) before pacemaker implantation and the QOL improved significantly after pacemaker implantation(p <.05). The QOL improvement reached a peak at the end of the fourth month and the scores decreased at the end of the sixth month vs. the fourth month (p <.05). They had significant improvement in general well-being, sleeping, appetite, physical activity, and physical symptoms (p <.05), but not in cognitive function, social participation, work capability and sexual function (p >.05). Subjects with spouses as their main caregivers had significantly better improvement in QOL after pacemaker implantation. Subjects perceptions of distress from arrhythmia were the most significant determinant in their QOL pre and post pacemaker implantation. The findings suggest that aggressively resolving arrhythmia distress is important for improving QOL.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"18 1","pages":"143-50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76659118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 16

Concerns of hospitalized care from patients perspectives. 从患者角度对住院护理的关注。

The journal of nursing research : JNR Pub Date : 2002-06-01 DOI: 10.1097/01.JNR.0000347591.43768.9D

M. Yen, Ching-Huey Chen, Shieu-Ming Chou

{"title":"Concerns of hospitalized care from patients perspectives.","authors":"M. Yen, Ching-Huey Chen, Shieu-Ming Chou","doi":"10.1097/01.JNR.0000347591.43768.9D","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JNR.0000347591.43768.9D","url":null,"abstract":"Nurses constantly face the need to provide patient care, both physical and psychological, within the health care arena. Nursing staff must have an understanding of the concerns and experiences of hospitalization, and the sensitivity to elicit the patient s own private language of health care needs. The purpose of the study was to examine the concerns of health care needs from patients point of view. The specific objective was to understand the experiences of hospitalized patients. The grounded theory method was applied for this purpose with major assumptions from the symbolic interaction perspective. Twelve subjects were recruited from medical and surgical units at a teaching hospital using purposive sampling, and were interviewed. Data were in the form of transcripts from tapes, field notes, and analytic and process memos. The constant comparative technique was utilized to discover the core themes that would explain most of the variation and integrate the data, codes and memos. Three coding processes, open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, were employed. Six aspects were generated from the results of the study to describe patients concerns. The hospitalized experience was depicted as searching for certain aspects of health care needs including focus on the physical condition, promptness and effectiveness of nursing services, health professionals caring attitudes when giving service and their responsibility, food preparation, environment, and medical expenses.","PeriodicalId":94242,"journal":{"name":"The journal of nursing research : JNR","volume":"6 1","pages":"121-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2002-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86194547","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

引用次数: 8