Assessing the quality of life of elderly persons

Quality of life assessment data for the elderly patient with cancer should be used to plan, implement, and evaluate treatment protocols. Yet, data are lacking about the quality of life of this patient population. Characteristics of the environment and conceptual and operational issues must be addressed in order to obtain reliable and valid assessment data about the quality of life of elderly persons with cancer.     

Assessing magnet readiness using the nursing work index-revised survey

The journey toward Magnet status begins with an assessment and identification of needed improvements. The authors share the experience of using the Nursing Work Index-Revised as an assessment tool for Magnet readiness at a large Midwest pediatric medical center.     

本科实习护生职业成熟度与职业生命质量相关性研究

目的了解本科实习护生职业成熟度与职业生命质量现状及二者的相关性,并分析其影响因素,为本科实习护生职业生涯指导及入职教育提供参考。方法采用中国大学生职业成熟度量表及职业生命质量量表对某院校护理本科专业248名临床实习学生进行调查。结果本科实习护生职业成熟度与职业生命质量评分分别为(3.20±0.26)分、(3.17±0.53)分,二者呈显著正相关(P0.01)。多元线性回归分析显示,性别、自愿选择护理专业、学生干部经历、与护理相关的社会实践经历、职业辅导以及职业生命质量的工作控制维度等因素对职业成熟度有影响(P0.01或P0.05)。结论本科实习护生职业成熟度及职业生命质量均处于中等水平,二者呈正相关,应进行针对性的职业教育以提高其职成熟度及职业生命质量。     

Improving the quality of life in nursing homes

Physicians can help improve the quality of life for persons residing in long-term care facilities. Physician visits offer opportunities to share knowledge and skills with the staff, to influence nursing home policies and procedures, and to serve as advocates for residents and their families. The physician can ensure good medical care and can encourage practices that enable residents to use their remaining capacities and have maximum autonomy over their own lives.     

以夯实基础护理为切入点 全面提升护理工作质量

为进一步贯彻落实2010年全国护理工作会议精神,深化护理工作改革,我院经广泛动员与认真调研,全面启动了争创"优质护理服务示范医院"活动。在提高护理人员积极性、建立试点病房、完善支持保障系统、调配护理人力资源以及改革分工方式与排班形式等方面做了一些尝试,并取得了一些经验。     

Assessing quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis

Purpose : The quality of life of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients was assessed using two MS specific quality of life measures (FAMS and SF-54) and a short generic measure (EuroQol) in order to make recommendations for routine assessment. Factors contributing to quality of life within this population were also considered. Method : Questionnaires were either sent by post or completed at interview. Ninety-six MS patients known to a consultant in rehabilitation medicine completed the questionnaires. Results : Patients scored very low on subscales related to physical health. Correlations were high between the FAMS and SF-54 but low with the EuroQoL. Stepwise multiple linear regressions showed mood measures to account for the most variance on all quality of life composite scores. The MS patients within the study had much lower SF-36 quality of life scores than the general population and other illness groups. Conclusions : The EuroQol did not measure the same aspects of quality of life as the FAMS and SF-54 and was not found to be a sensitive measure within this sample. The SF-54 suffered from floor effects on physical health subscales and therefore the FAMS was recommended.     

Assessing quality of life in gastric bypass clients.

Obesity is currently an epidemic in the United States. Gastric bypass surgery has been a topic of increased interest in the last two decades. Some hospitals started intestinal bypass surgeries in the late 1960s. Gastric bypass has been in the media in the last couple of years because certain popular magazines have reported a variety of actresses obtaining resectional gastric bypass (RGB) surgery. However, little long-term research (greater than 5 years) has been done with a view of quality of life issues surrounding gastric bypass. This article explores the long-term effects of obesity and RGB surgery. The barriers to obesity and quality of life are also investigated in this review.     

护理岗位管理对护理质量及护士工作满意度的影响

目的 探讨护理岗位管理对护理质量及护士工作满意度的影响.方法 选取我院实施护理岗位管理的40名护士作为观察组,另选实施护理岗位管理前的40名护士作为对照组,比较两组护士的护理能力、护理质量及工作满意度.结果 观察组在理论知识、专业技术、护理观察等方面的护理能力显著高于对照组(P＜0.05);观察组的护理质量评分、护理差错发生率、患者投诉率、护士的工作满意度显著优于对照组(P＜0.05).结论 护理岗位管理有利于提高护士的护理能力和护理质量,增加护理人员对职业的认同感.     

Assessing quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis

Purpose : The quality of life of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients was assessed using two MS specific quality of life measures (FAMS and SF-54) and a short generic measure (EuroQol) in order to make recommendations for routine assessment. Factors contributing to quality of life within this population were also considered.

Method : Questionnaires were either sent by post or completed at interview. Ninety-six MS patients known to a consultant in rehabilitation medicine completed the questionnaires.

Results : Patients scored very low on subscales related to physical health. Correlations were high between the FAMS and SF-54 but low with the EuroQoL. Stepwise multiple linear regressions showed mood measures to account for the most variance on all quality of life composite scores. The MS patients within the study had much lower SF-36 quality of life scores than the general population and other illness groups.

Conclusions : The EuroQol did not measure the same aspects of quality of life as the FAMS and SF-54 and was not found to be a sensitive measure within this sample. The SF-54 suffered from floor effects on physical health subscales and therefore the FAMS was recommended.     

实习护生工作沉浸体验与职业生命质量的相关性及其影响因素分析*

目的: 了解实习护生工作沉浸体验与职业生命质量现状及其相关性,并对其影响因素进行分析,为护生职业生涯规划以及护理管理者制定相关管理措施提供理论依据。方法: 运用护士工作沉浸体验问卷和职业生命质量量表对262名实习护生进行问卷调查。结果: 实习护生沉浸体验得分（4.01±0.81）分,职业生命质量得分（3.29±0.45）分。实习护生的工作沉浸体验与职业生命质量呈正相关（P<0.01）。其中学历、护理专业喜好程度以及1周夜班频次是影响实习护生工作沉浸体验的因素（P<0.01）。结论: 实习护生工作沉浸水平越高,其职业生命质量越好,护理管理者和教育者可以采取一定的方法培养实习护生对护理工作的兴趣,提高其沉浸体验水平及职业生命质量。     

优质护理服务对脑卒中病人护理质量和生存质量的影响

脑卒中是因各种诱发因素引起脑内动脉狭窄、闭塞或破裂,造成急性血液循环障碍,表现为一过性或永久性脑功能障碍的症状和体征[1].其发病率高、致残率高、死亡率高,严重危害着人类的健康和生命,给病人、家庭、社会带来了巨大的痛苦和沉重的负担.故对脑卒中病人全面、精心的护理尤为重要.优质护理服务的目的是要加强临床护理工作,坚持以病人为中心,提高护理质量,努力为人民群众提供安全、优质、满意的护理服务[2].我院积极响应开展此项活动,认真研究制订并实施关于脑卒中病人的优质护理服务项目,效果显著.现报告如下.     

绩效考核对护理工作质量的影响

摘要：[目的]建立合理的护理绩效考核制度,提高护理质量。[方法]经过专家讨论法,将工作态度、优质护理、核心制度、护理安全、基础护理、病区管理、急救管理、文件书写、消毒隔离、继续教育纳入考核中,对我院各科室护理单元进行考核;考核半年后,将首次考核和半年后考核的成绩进行比较。[结果]91个护理单元半年后首次考核各项成绩、总成绩的平均值均高于半年后首次考核的成绩,差异有统计学意义。[结论]绩效考核制度的实施提高了护理工作质量,提升了护理管理水平。