Background Patient participation is a way for patients to engage in their nursing care. In view
of the possible link between patient participation and safety, there is a need for an updated …

Background The use of theory is recommended to support interventions to promote
implementation of evidence-based practices. However, there are multiple models of …

With musculoskeletal conditions now identified as the second highest cause of the morbidity-
related global burden of disease, models of care for the prevention and management of …

Background. Nursing is a caring profession, and nurses who have moral sensitivity and
moral courage presumably can provide safe and better care for patients. This study aims at …

Introduction Millions of acute care hospital patients need a peripheral intravenous catheter
(PIVC) each year. However, up to half of PIVCs remain in situ when not being used, and …

Purpose Nursing documentation provides an important indicator of the quality of care
provided for hospitalized patients. This study assessed the quality of nursing documentation …

Background. In the intensive care units, patients need special consideration and monitor
frequently with appropriate physical assessment skills. Nurses working in the intensive care …

Background Despite efforts to improve early detection of deterioration in a patient's
condition, delays in activating the rapid response team remain common. Objectives To …

Introduction A comprehensive patient assessment is essential for safe patient care. Patient
assessment frameworks for nurses are generally restricted to patients who already have …

Purpose To evaluate the content and psychometric properties of comprehensive nursing
assessment tools developed based on The Eleven Functional Health Patterns Assessment …