Towards a Multi-purpose Robotic Nursing Assistant [PDF]
Robotic nursing aid is one of the heavily researched areas in robotics nowadays. Several robotic assistants exist that only focus on a specific function related to nurses assistance or functions related to patient aid. There is a need for a unified system that not only performs tasks that would assist nurses and reduce their burden but also perform ...
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The Mediating Role of Staffing on Quality of Care in Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Homes in Indiana [PDF]
This study attempts to disentangle the relationships between ownership, staffing, and nursing home quality using Indiana nursing home data. Typical Indiana nursing homes are known to be below average on health inspection and overall quality ratings. This
Gichungeh, Irene, Kim, Ae-Sook
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The importance of professional values from nursing students’ perspective
BackgroundProfessional values of nursing students may be changed considerably by curricula. This highlights the importance of the integration of professional values into nursing students’ curricula.
Batool Poorchangizi+4 more
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Objective The Plants for Joints intervention (PFJ), including a whole‐food plant‐based diet, exercise, and stress reduction, reduced signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or metabolic syndrome‐associated hip or knee osteoarthritis (MSOA) compared to usual care. This study examined outcomes two years later. Methods After two 16‐week randomized
Carlijn A. Wagenaar+10 more
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Estudo de natureza descritiva que tem por objetivos caracterizar a criança diabética tipo 1, segundo as variáveis sócio-demográficas e identificar as dificuldades relacionadas a auto-aplicação de insulina e controle domiciliar.
Cristina Dall'Antonia+1 more
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Nurse Staffing under Absenteeism: A Distributionally Robust Optimization Approach [PDF]
We study the nurse staffing problem under random nurse demand and absenteeism. While the demand uncertainty is exogenous (stemming from the random patient census), the absenteeism uncertainty is \emph{endogenous}, i.e., the number of nurses who show up for work partially depends on the nurse staffing level.
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The nursing history of Ngala since 1890: An early parenting organisation in Western Australia [PDF]
Background: This study was the first phase of a larger study which explored the past, present and future of nursing in early parenting services in Australia.
Alliex, Selma+2 more
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Nursing Home Implementation of Health Information Technology: Review of the Literature Finds Inadequate Investment in Preparation, Infrastructure, and Training. [PDF]
Health information technology (HIT) is increasingly adopted by nursing homes to improve safety, quality of care, and staff productivity. We examined processes of HIT implementation in nursing homes, impact on the nursing home workforce, and related ...
Ko, Michelle+2 more
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Ageism in Rheumatology: the Healthcare Professional's Perspective
Objective Ageism (age‐based stereotypes, prejudice, or discrimination) is prevalent and linked to prolonged disability and reduced lifespan in older adults. Little is known about ageism within rheumatology. This study explores the healthcare professional's (HCP) perception of the care of older adults and how ageist attitudes or perspectives may impact ...
Aaron P. Smith+4 more
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Investigating the relationship between sleep quality and health-promoting behaviors in the elderlies
BACKGROUND: Aging is associated with a wide range of sleep complaints. Health-promoting behaviors are the most important and effective factor in maintaining and improving the health of the elderly.
Maryam Rouhi +1 more
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