NURSE: Five Micropractices to Reduce Stress

The Coronavirus pandemic affected patients’ health and heightened stress among the frontline caregivers, especially radiology nurses. Although there is literature on the effects of stress on nurses, there is a gap on interventions to mitigate the impact of stress. There are evidence-based mindful interventions to maintain balance in stressful situations and reduce perceived stress in sports, neuroscience, and positive psychology. Studies show that even brief periods of self-care reduce stress and cortisol levels. Nurses work long hours and have personal, family, and community responsibilities. Nurses may not have the luxury of extra time to devote to self-care. Therefore, this essay summarizes what stress does to the body; the tangible and intangible costs associated with unmanaged stress among nurses. Five self-care micropractices requiring no additional time called NURSE are offered. When practiced consistently, these micropractices can enhance nurses’ well-being, leading to the retention of nursing talent and improved patient care.     

基于ADOPT问题解决模式下的个体化护理对口腔正畸患者自我 护理能力的影响

目的 探讨ADOPT问题解决模式下的个体化护理对口腔正畸患者自我护理能力的影响。方法 选 取2021年1月-12月我院正畸科收诊的80例正畸患者作为观察对象，采用自拟抽签法随机分为对照组与观察 组，各40例。对照组采用常规护理，观察组采用ADOPT问题解决模式下的个体化护理，比较两组干预前后 自我管理能力、生活质量以及社会心理适应能力。结果 两组干预后1个月生活质量以及自我管理能力评分 高于干预前，且观察组高于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。观察组接受水平、持续担忧、积极 面对评分高于对照组，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论 ADOPT问题解决模式下的个体化护理有助于 提升口腔正畸患者自我管理能力及社会心理适应能力，进而提高患者生活质量。     

基于PDCA循环的过渡期护理对老年人瓣膜置换术后ICU出科时期的干预效果

目的探讨基于PDCA循环的过渡期护理对老年人瓣膜置换术后重症监护室（ICU）出科时期的干预效果。 方法选取2020年10月至2021年9月在遵义医科大学附属医院行瓣膜置换术的老年患者60例，其中30例在ICU出科过渡期采用常规护理（对照组），余30例采用基于PDCA循环的过渡期护理（观察组）。观察两组患者干预前后超声心动图相关指标左室射血分数（LVEF）和左心室舒张末期容积（LVEDV）、医院焦虑抑郁评分量表（HADS）评分、中文版Mishel疾病不确定感量表（MUIS）评分，以及日常生活能力评估量表（ADL）评分变化情况。计数资料的比较采用χ²检验，计量资料的比较采用t检验。 结果护理后，观察组LVEF和LVEDV指数均高于对照组（t=3.286、2.035，P<0.05），HADS-A、HADS-D和MUIS评分均低于对照组（t=3.873、3.873、6.076，P<0.01），ADL评分高于对照组（t=6.076，P<0.01）。 结论基于PDCA循环的过渡期护理可明显改善老年人瓣膜置换术后从ICU转入普通病房期间的焦虑情绪和疾病不确定感，促进心功能恢复，提高自理能力。     

Self-care Experiences of Adolescents with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

PurposeWe examined the self-care experiences of adolescents with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) and their perceptions of the interactions between their body and the environment.MethodsWe interviewed ten adolescents with SMA aged 13–18 years regarding personal care practices. Purposive sampling was conducted in two medical centers in northern Taiwan. Data were analyzed using the Giorgi analysis method.ResultsFour constitutions were identified: (1) limited space for independent development, (2) multiple reconstructions of self-image to improve physical ability, (3) self-care of disease, and (4) developing activity styles to accommodate social culture.ConclusionThe self-care lived experiences of patients reflect dynamic changes in the body and environment. Self-existence was exhibited by adjustment, practice, and creativity of physical activity to integrate into society. Nursing staff should understand the self-care experiences and needs of adolescents with SMA to develop a database of self-care skills. This study recommended that nursing staff improve their ability to guide patients in taking care of themselves by developing body awareness self-care courses and individual care plans in response to various stages of disability to help patients delay deterioration, realize their physical potential, and promote independence and social development.     

Repeatability and reliability of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire in Arabic patients: A transcultural adaptation

PurposeThe diabetic foot self-care questionnaire is considered a self-care evaluation tool with 16 questions for assessing diabetic foot health disorders. To date, the DFSQ has been validated in different languages, but an Arabic version was lacking. Consequently, the purpose of this study was to translate and validate the Arabic version of the DFSQ (DFSQ-AR).MethodA suitable method was developed for the translation protocol and cross-cultural validation from Spanish to Arabic. Regarding the total marks from each sub-scale, agreement degrees and confidence were analyzed using Cronbach's α and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), respectively. In addition, the mean ± standard deviation differences between pre and post-tests were calculated and completed using Bland-Altman distribution plots.ResultsExcellent agreement between the two versions was demonstrated based on Cronbach's α. Three sub-scales consisting of knowledge of foot hygiene, the appropriate use of footwear and socks, and podiatric self-care were added together to obtain the total score. Excellent retest reliability was shown for the total score. Test/retest reliability was excellent for the self-care and shoe and socks sub-scales. There were no significant differences among any domains (p > 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences (P = 0.000) for the mean ± standard deviations (SD) between pre- and post-tests (98.09 ± 15.42) [93.75–102.43] and 97.96 ± 13.88 [94.5–101.86] points, respectively). Bland-Altman plots or clinically pertinent variations were not statistically significantly different.ConclusionsThe DFSQ-AR is considered a strong and valid questionnaire with adequate repeatability in the Arabic language population.     

临床护理路径对乳腺癌术后患者生活质量与自护能力影响的分析

目的分析应用临床护理路径对乳腺癌术后患者生活质量与自护能力的影响。方法选择180例乳腺癌术后患者，依据随机原则分为对照组90例，予以常规护理模式；研究组90例，依据临床护理路径予以护理措施。应用多种生活质量量表，包括：SF-36量表、QLQ-B2R3量表评估两组患者的生活质量；应用自我护理能力测量量表（ESCA），评估两组患者的自护能力；应用家庭关怀度指数测评量表（APGAR），调查评估两组患者的家庭支持状况。结果与对照组相比，研究组的SF-36量表与QLQ-B2R3量表评分总分及各维度得分、ESCA量表评分总分及各维度得分、APGAR量表调查总分及各维度得分与对照组相比差异有显著意义（P〈0．05）。结论应用临床护理路径，能显著改善乳腺癌术后患者生活质量与自护能力。     

综合护理干预对前列腺增生症合并腹股沟疝术后自我护理及生活质量的影响

目的探究综合护理干预对前列腺增生症合并腹股沟疝术后自我护理及生活质量的影响。 方法选取2018年3月至2020年3月于新疆维吾尔自治区人民医院就诊的132例前列腺增生症合并腹股沟疝术后患者,采用随机表法分为对照组和观察组,各66例。比较2组患者术后恢复情况、并发症发生率以及2组患者在护理干预前、出院时的焦虑自评量表（SAS）、自评抑郁量表（SDS）、生活质量调查简表（SF-36）评分,出院时患者对护理工作的满意度调查结果。 结果观察组患者术后恢复时间均短于对照组（P<0.05）。观察组患者术后的并发症发生率（3.03%）远低于对照组术后并发症发生率（9.09%）（P<0.05）。2组患者出院时SAS、SDS评分均比干预前明显降低,且观察组显著低于对照组（P<0.05）。出院时,2组患者生理健康总评（PCS）和心理健康总评（MCS）评分均较干预前有所升高（P<0.05）,且观察组PCS和MCS评分显著高于对照组（P<0.05）。出院时,观察组患者对护理工作各项满意度的评分均显著高于对照组（P<0.05）。 结论综合护理干预对前列腺增生症合并腹股沟疝患者的术后自我护理有着极好的引导作用,患者能够尽快适应术后变化,进而调动患者的自主能动性,提高患者生活质量。     

The Effectiveness of Self-care Program on the Life Quality of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis in 2015

This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-care plan on the life quality of patients with Multiple sclerosis (MS). The samples in this study included all the patients with MS under medical coverage of Iranian Association of supporting patients with MS in Tehran in 2015 who were studied as Convenience sampling and based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. In this study, Dr. Madani's self-care program as an intervention and The World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL)-BREF for assessment of consequences were used. Spss software using Wilcoxon and ANOVA tests were used to analyze the data. Values are significant at P value less than 0.05. Before the intervention, the quality of life was 59.91 ± 13.39 and after the intervention, it was 69.37 ± 11.73 and there was a significant difference between them (P value < 0.001). Also, there was a significant difference between the items of life quality-including the physical, psychological and social relationships and living environment items-before and after the interventions. Self-care program has an effect on the quality of life and physical, psychological and social relationships and living environment items.     

Trajectory of self-care in people with stable heart failure and insomnia after two self-care interventions

ObjectiveTo describe (1) self-care trajectories among adults with heart failure (HF) and insomnia over 1-year; (2) the extent to which trajectories varied between cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or HF self-care intervention; and (3) the associations between self-care trajectories and clinical and demographic characteristics, sleep, symptoms and stress, and functional performance.MethodsWe conducted secondary analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial of the effects of CBT-I compared with HF self-care education among adults with stable HF and insomnia. We used the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index v6.2. The analytic approaches included t-tests, group-based trajectory modeling, ANOVA, and chi-square.ResultsWe included 175 participants (M age=63.0 (12.9) years, White, N = 100]. We found four self-care trajectories: Low self-care (N = 47, 26.8%); Moderate self-care (N = 68, 38.9%): Adequate self-care (N = 42, 24.0%); and Optimal self-care (N = 18, 10.3%). There was no difference in self-care trajectories between interventions. The low self-care group had the most severe baseline fatigue, anxiety, and perceived stress, and lowest cognitive abilities.ConclusionBoth interventions prevented declining self-care. Future research is needed to determine the most efficacious intervention to improve self-care trajectories.Practice ImplicationsHealthcare providers should provide ongoing self-care support for those with persistently low and moderate self-care.