American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020

  • Summary and Considerations in the Nursing Care of Patients with Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis

    Ni Zhang, Yuanzong Song, Meixue Chen, Lingli Cai, Manli Liu, Weiwei Wang, Qingran Lin

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 310-315
    Received: 3 August 2020
    Accepted: 13 August 2020
    Published: 19 August 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Progressive familiar intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is a group of rare cholestatic liver diseases whose main features are itching, jaundice and even liver failure. Many studies have been reported in clinical reports, but the care of PFIC is rarely described. Purpose: To provide a summary and recommendations for the setup of strategies ... Show More
  • Hydrocolloidal Dressings Reduce Adverse Reactions Induced by Injection of Azarcytidine: A Clinical Observation Study

    Fuxiang Luo, Jiaxin Wang, Yu Ding, Yangshen He, Chunli Wang, Tiantian Xiao

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 316-319
    Received: 3 August 2020
    Accepted: 14 August 2020
    Published: 25 August 2020
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    Abstract: To investigate the effect of hydrocolloid dressings on reducing complications associated with azarcytidine injection. Methods: Twenty patients with myelodysplastic syndrome were included in the self-controlled study. The group settings were as follows: Experimental group A: Hydrocolloidal dressing was used alone after injection. Experimental group ... Show More
  • Assessing the Effect of Personalized Nursing on Thrombolytic Hemodialysis Patients After Arteriovenous Fistula Occlusion

    Huixia Yu, Xiutin Li, Jian Li, Yi Yang, Guanmin Wu, Guiyan Wen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 320-323
    Received: 7 August 2020
    Accepted: 18 August 2020
    Published: 31 August 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To assess the effect of personalized nursing on thrombolytic hemodialysis patients after arteriovenous fistula occlusion. Methods: 92 patients who undergoing arteriovenous fistula in the hospital were invited to join our study. The time of they receive the treatment is from May 2015 to July 2020. In study beginning, the patients were ran... Show More
  • Towards an All-Day Assignment of a Mobile Service Robot for Elderly Care Homes

    Frank Bahrmann, Stefan Vogt, Catharina Wasic, Elmar Graessel, Hans-Joachim Boehme

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 324-332
    Received: 7 August 2020
    Accepted: 20 August 2020
    Published: 3 September 2020
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    Abstract: Due to the demographic change in many industrial nations, the proportion of the older population is increasing. With this increase, the number of people who are dependent on outpatient or inpatient care is also rising across the board. Against this background, digital assistive systems could play an important role for improving the situation within... Show More
  • Relationship Between Knowledge, Preventive Practices and Fear from COVID-19 among Middle Aged and Older Adults: During the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

    Sally Mohammed Elsayed Ibrahim, Marwa Abdelhamid Mohammed Mahmoud

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 333-346
    Received: 25 August 2020
    Accepted: 10 September 2020
    Published: 21 September 2020
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    Abstract: Background: New virus infections outbreaks among people are always a public health problem. For the COVID-19, it may have physical, psychological, and social consequences that affect on individuals. One of these psychological consequences is fear. Older adults, especially with chronic health conditions are extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. So, indi... Show More
  • Nursing Care of a Patient with Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture and Dislocation: A Case Report

    Meixue Chen, Zhaofu Wang, Yaping Fan, Ningjun Wan, Ni Zhang, Qingran Lin, Weiju Chen

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 347-353
    Received: 16 August 2020
    Accepted: 31 August 2020
    Published: 21 September 2020
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    Abstract: Cervical spinal cord injury without fracture and dislocation (CSCIWFD) is a severe disabling injury with acute illness, slow recovery, and many complications that significantly increase patients’ pain and the difficulty of disease management. We introduce the nursing care of a 52-year-old man with multiple complications of CSCIWFD caused by a car a... Show More
  • Application Value of Evidence-based Nursing in Patients with Multiple Myeloma and Evaluation of Nursing Quality

    Zhu Xianglian, Wang Chunli

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 354-358
    Received: 23 August 2020
    Accepted: 18 September 2020
    Published: 28 September 2020
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    Abstract: Objective to explore the application value and quality of evidence-based nursing in patients with multiple myeloma. Methods A total of 92 patients with multiple myeloma from December 2016 to December 2019 were selected as observation objects, and they were divided into control group 46 and observation group 46 according to the order of admission. T... Show More
  • Discussion on the Accommodation Infection Prevention-control of the Supportive Medical Team Assigned to Hubei During COVID-19 Outbreak

    Quan Jiang, Jiewei Huang, Xianzhong Wu, Xiaohong Mo, Piao Ye

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 359-364
    Received: 5 September 2020
    Accepted: 21 September 2020
    Published: 28 September 2020
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    Abstract: Objective To summarize the infection prevention and control experiences in the resident of medical team giving support to Wuhan, and to provide some reference for our same occupations. Methods Based on the previous experience of supporting Wuhan medical teams and combined with the actual situation of our own medical team, we carried out the prevent... Show More
  • Continuous Quality Improvement in Preoperative Preparation Management of Patients Undergoing Interventional Surgery

    Xianzhong Wu, Jiancong Chen, Wencai Yang, Feifeng Qiu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 365-369
    Received: 23 August 2020
    Accepted: 5 October 2020
    Published: 12 October 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the application effect of continuous quality improvement in preoperative preparation management of patients undergoing interventional surgery. Methods: Set up a continuous quality improvement (CQI) group consisting of the head nurse of the interventional operation room, the nurse, the interventional physician, and the head nur... Show More
  • Experience on the Protection and Management of PICC Patients in the Department of Hematology During COVID-19 Epidemic

    Chen Jiayu

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 370-375
    Received: 12 September 2020
    Accepted: 12 October 2020
    Published: 16 October 2020
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    Abstract: Objective Discuss the prevention and control measures of the Department of Hematology and standardize the PICC catheter maintenance procedures during the outbreak of corona virus disease. Method Understand the severity of COVID-19, interpret relevant documents of the Ministry of Health and hospital prevention and control requirements, formulate pre... Show More
  • An Academic Model for Building Effective Faculty Teams to Promote Excellence in Nursing Education

    Sally Cantwell, Melissa Neville Norton, Valerie Gooder, Susan Thornock

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 376-383
    Received: 24 September 2020
    Accepted: 10 October 2020
    Published: 16 October 2020
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    Abstract: As a result of the national movement to advance nurses at the doctoral level, and the concurrent shortage of nursing faculty, the role of the DNP prepared nurse in the academic setting continues to evolve. At our School of Nursing, the need to define, understand and utilize the various faculty roles led to the development and implementation of an A... Show More
  • Comparing Perception About Nursing Profession Among Degree, Diploma and Associate Nursing Students and Factors Influencing Enrolment in the Nursing Programs

    Hisabu Kidane Gebremedhin, Zerabruk Tesfamariam Kidane, Eyasu Habte Tesfamariam

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 384-393
    Received: 16 July 2020
    Accepted: 12 August 2020
    Published: 26 October 2020
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    Abstract: Background: The variations between the perception of the profession of nursing and the reality of practice can lead to problems in student attrition or result in disappointment with a career in nursing after a new graduate enters practice. Objective: To assess and compare Nurses’ Perception among Associate, Diploma and Degree nursing students about... Show More