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An Initial Exploration into Job Satisfaction Among Long-Term Care Administrators and State Tested Nursing Assistants in Ohio

Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
This pilot study examines Ohio’s licensed nursing home administrators and state tested nursing assistant’s perspectives about job satisfaction, future career and employment plans, potential beneficial changes to their organizations, and their thoughts on
Rachel E. Ward BS, Shannon Dudash PT, DPT, Daniel J. Van Dussen MA, PhD, Macy S. Debevec PT, DPT   +3 more
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Exposure to heat waves and drought improves subsequent leaf heat tolerance for five oak species in southern California

American Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Abstract Premise Given the threats of climate change, we investigated the impact of high temperatures separately and in combination with reduced soil water on leaf heat tolerance for five oaks (Fagaceae) with overlapping ranges in southern California, USA: Quercus agrifolia and Q. chrysolepis (evergreen species), Q. douglasii and Q.
Casey D. Wisely, G. Olivia Plumb, Mira N. Ranganath, Emily Dolida, Ishan Ashford, Graham Luethe, Tim Thibault, Gretchen B. North   +7 more
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Unlocking skills in hospitals: better jobs, more care [PDF]

, 2014
Enabling less highly-trained hospital workers to play a bigger role could improve jobs for doctors and nurses, save public hospitals nearly $430 million a year and fund treatment for more than 85,000 extra people, argues this report. Overview Hospitals
Stephen Duckett, Peter Breadon
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Continuous monitoring of back postures using portable inclinometer among nursing assistants

Salāmat-i kār-i Īrān, 2014
Background and aims : Musculoskeletal disorders are common among nursing personnel e pidemiological studies have demonstrated the highest prevalence of back pain among nursing assistants. The aim of this study was to continuously monitor lumbar sagittal
Davood Afshari, A Mohammadi, A Saki, M Movafaghpour   +3 more
doaj  

Using photovoice to understand community perceptions of firearm risks and protective factors among Asian Americans

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This study used photovoice methodology to explore Asian Americans' perspectives on the root causes and protective factors of firearm violence in their communities. Photovoice provided a participatory platform for community members to document lived experiences and identify priorities for change.
Tsu‐Yin Wu, Szu‐Hsien Chen, Xining Yang, Ken Resnicow, Hsing‐Fang Hsieh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Speaking with care: a qualitative study on communication styles in everyday nursing conversations with older persons

BMC Geriatrics
Background Enhancing communication in everyday nursing conversations is essential for promoting person-centred care and preserving the dignity of older persons.
Annelie J. Sundler, Jessica Höglander, Tanja Gustafsson, Inger K. Holmström   +3 more
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B/ordering and healthcare access for migrants with precarious status: The role of healthcare workers in counteracting restrictive policies

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract In Canada, precarious migration is largely invisibilized. Nonetheless, b/ordering greatly affects people's realities by limiting access to social rights. In Quebec, migrants with precarious status (MPS) do not have access to healthcare, although Quebec has a “universal” healthcare coverage.
Émilie Pigeon‐Gagné, Jill Hanley, Élise Bourgeois‐Guérin, Pénélope Boudreault   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring influencing factors on fall prevention intentions among nursing assistants: a qualitative study

Frontiers in Public Health
ObjectiveGuided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study explored key factors influencing fall prevention intentions among nursing assistants in Chinese tertiary hospitals.MethodsA qualitative descriptive study was conducted.
Yueting Huang, Yueting Huang, Weilin Zhang, Suqing Wang   +3 more
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Diagnosing the system: Mental health, necropolitical uncare, and the abolition of migration detention

American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This article examines the psychological effects of migration detention in the European Union's Closed Controlled Access Center (CCAC) on Samos through an ecological lens. It explores a double normalization of suffering: the brutalization of necropolitical migration governance and the simultaneous understanding of resulting distress as an ...
Julia Manek
wiley   +1 more source

Correlations of factors associated with job values, job stress and job satisfaction among hospital nursing assistants

Nursing Open
Aim To investigate the correlation between job values, job stress, and job satisfaction among nursing assistants in a hospital setting. Design A cross‐sectional study. Methods Data were collected from nursing assistants working in a regional hospital and
Yi‐ Chen Chen, Fei‐Ling Wu, Hsiu‐Ya Su, Chih‐Erh Weng, Wen‐Pin Yu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source