Practice Issues for Evaluation and Management of the Suicidal Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient [PDF]
, 2020 There is a high prevalence of depression among left ventricular assist device patients, who present with an increased risk of suicidality given access to means via the device either with nonadherence or disconnection.
Chernyak, Yelena +3 more
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The Psychological Effect of Forming WeChat Groups Between Medical Staff and Patients With COVID-19
Frontiers in Public Health, 2021 Background: This study was conducted in order to explore the effect of psychological intervention based on the use of WeChat with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.Methods: A total of 65 patients with COVID-19, from two wards, were divided ...
Li-Ping Yuan +9 more
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Organizing Psycho-Oncological Care for Cancer Patients: The Patient’s Perspective
Frontiers in Psychology, 2021 BackgroundCancer patients often suffer from psychological distress during or after cancer treatment, but the use of psycho-oncological care among cancer patients is limited.
Anouk S. Schuit +10 more
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"A wealth of knowledge": A survey of the employment experiences of older nurses and midwives in the NHS [PDF]
, 2008 Background: The United Kingdom's National Health Service workforce is ageing, and the specific needs of this sector of its workforce need to be addressed.
Bakker +24 more
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Frontiers in PsychologyIntroductionCritical thinking (CT) is a key cognitive skill essential for academic and informed decision-making. Although the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal (WGCTA) has been widely used internationally, its psychometric properties have not yet
Gabriela Šeboková +4 more
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Self-Hypnosis for Intrapartum Pain management (SHIP) in pregnant nulliparous women: a randomised controlled trial of clinical effectiveness [PDF]
, 2015 Objective: (Primary): to establish the effect of antenatal group self-hypnosis for nulliparous women on intra-partum epidural use Design: Multi-method RCT Setting: Three NHS Trusts Population: Nulliparous women not planning elective caesarean,
Ali, Shehzad +13 more
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Strategies for Sustaining Self Used by Family Caregivers for Older Adults With Dementia [PDF]
, 2013 The negative health consequences of caring for an older adult family member with dementia are well documented. However, not all family caregivers experience these negative health consequences. The purposes of this study were to describe strategies family
Bull, Margaret J.
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Nursing of a patient with air embolism after lung biopsy (肺穿刺活检术后并发空气栓塞1例护理体会)
中西医结合护理This paper summarized the nursing management for a lung cancer patient with air embolism after lung biopsy. Key issues of nursing included: taking effective emergency treatment after a rapid assessment of the patient's condition and the CT scan of the ...
WENG Huiwen (翁慧雯) +1 more
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Research progress of application of motion sensing game in burn rehabilitation
Huli yanjiu, 2021 To review the concept of motion sensing game，application of motion sensing game in medical field，and application status of motion sensing game in burn rehabilitation.It aimed at providing references for medical staff to formulate scientific ...
DUAN Jianxing +5 more
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Exploring Resilience When Living with a Wound — An Integrative Literature Review [PDF]
, 2014 The psychological impact for patients with wounds can be significant, and adverse psychological effects frequently occur when there are permanent changes in the body’s structure or function.
Edward, Karen-Leigh, Ousey, Karen
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