Intimate partner violence screening and treatment: the importance of nursing caring behaviors

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major health concern worldwide. It is the primary cause of traumatic injury to women and one of the leading causes of death for pregnant women. Emergency department (ED) nurses are in a unique position to identify IPV victims, however, many hospital EDs do not perform routine screenings. This article reviews the literature associated with barriers to screening for IPV and victim's experiences when seeking care in an ED following IPV.     

Workplace violence in nursing today

Workplace violence is not a new phenomenon and is often sensationalized by the media when an incident occurs. Verbal abuse is a form of workplace violence that leaves no scars. However, for nurses, the emotional damage to the individual can affect productivity, increase medication errors, incur absenteeism, and decrease morale and overall satisfaction within the nursing profession. This results in staffing turnover and creates a hostile work environment that affects the culture within the organization.     

助产专业基础护理学教学改革的实施与效果

目的探讨以职业需求为导向的助产本科基础护理学教学改革的实施效果。方法以2010级95名本科助产专业学生为实验组,采用以职业需求为导向的教学改革方法,以2009级62名本科助产专业学生为对照组,采用传统教学法,课程结束后进行问卷调查,并比较两组学生期末考试成绩。结果实验组学生的各项考试成绩均高于对照组(P<0.01);实验组对课程教学效果评价认同度均明显高于对照组(P<0.01或P<0.05)。结论以助产职业需求为导向的基础护理学教学改革有利于提高教学效果和学生的职业素质。     

实习护生经历医务场所暴力的真实感受

目的探讨实习护生经历(包括目睹和遭受)医务场所暴力后的真实感受。方法采用质性研究方法,对21名经历过医务场所暴力的实习护生进行访谈,并运用Colaizzi分析程序进行资料分析。结果实习护生经历医务场所暴力的类型主要为情感虐待及威胁恐吓;实习护生目睹或遭受医务场所暴力后不仅会产生委屈、害怕、愤怒、内疚、焦虑等不良情绪反应,还会对护生的职业认知造成不良影响。结论医务场所暴力的危害不容忽视,需采取措施预防和控制医务场所暴力,并对护生进行相关知识的培训,增强其防卫能力。