Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Acute Care Clinic Setting (1)
- Ambulatory Care Facilities (1)
- Child (1)
- Female (1)
- Fluid Therapy (1)
-
- Hand Hygiene (1)
- Health Resources (1)
- Hysterectomy (1)
- Infection Control (1)
- Infection Prevention (1)
- Infections (1)
- Lenght of Stay (1)
- Pediatrics (1)
- Personal Staffing and Scheduling (1)
- Pilot Projects (1)
- Postoperative Period (1)
- Robotic Surgical Procedures (1)
- Robotics (1)
- Self Care (1)
- Self Efficacy (1)
Articles 1 - 4 of 4
Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences
Improvement Of Chf Patients’ Fluid Restriction Education Through Self-Efficacy, Johanna Ruckey, William Fyler
Improvement Of Chf Patients’ Fluid Restriction Education Through Self-Efficacy, Johanna Ruckey, William Fyler
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
Improvement of CHF patients’ fluid restriction education through self-efficacy
Johanna Ruckey RN and William Fyler BSN
Background: Dietary discretion through limited salt and fluid intake is an important aspect of heart failure (HF) management. Keeping accurate account of fluid intake has shown itself to be a difficult task, as both staff and patients often fail to do so on a fairly regular basis. Although staff are aware of a patient's fluid restrictions, there is a deficit in the patient's role in tracking their own intake. Patients often express confusion and frustration regarding their daily fluid intake, but also lack …
In Patients Having A Robotic Hysterectomy, How Does The Amount Of Iv Fluids Given Post-Operatively Affect The Patients' Length Of Stay?, Heidi Fox
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
In patients having a robotic hysterectomy, how does the amount of IV fluids given post-operatively affect the patients' length of stay?
Heidi Fox, RN III, CAPA, ASU, MMC
Background: Over the last few years, ASU (ambulatory surgery unit) nurses have noted difficulty with discharging patients undergoing robotic hysterectomy in a timely manner due to both nausea and the inability to void. The nurses have also discerned inconsistencies with regards to the post-operative care including pre-operative bowel prep, amount of IV fluid given post-operatively and anti-nausea meds given. This prompted a literature search and a critical appraisal of pertinent research articles …
Did You Wash Your Hands?, Kelley Coyne
Did You Wash Your Hands?, Kelley Coyne
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
Did You Wash Your Hands?
Kelley Coyne, RN, OPD Maine Medical Center
Introduction: While there is great focus and education regarding the importance of hand hygiene among healthcare workers there appears to be less focus and education on the importance of patient’s hand hygiene. My observation, as a healthcare provider in pediatrics, is that patient’s compliance with hand hygiene is rare and it appears that there is a need to educate patients on the importance of hand hygiene. Hand Hygiene has the highest efficacy and is a cost effective measure for preventing infection. Researchers in London estimate that if everyone …
The Development And Implementation Of A Resource Nurse In The Float Pool: A Review Of The Literature And A Pilot Study Plan, Crystal M. Wiley
The Development And Implementation Of A Resource Nurse In The Float Pool: A Review Of The Literature And A Pilot Study Plan, Crystal M. Wiley
Interprofessional Research and Innovations Council
The Development and Implementation of a Resource Nurse in the Float Pool: A review of the Literature and a Pilot Study Plan.
Crystal M Wiley, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Background/Literature: It is pivotal that resources are available at the point of care allowing excellence in nursing care and exceptional outcomes. Currently, the staff have multiple resources to help with ethical dilemmas, patients who are unstable, and research. Discussion with leadership revealed a need for a support to busy units with a few newly hired staff and an interest in a resource nurse program to address these concerns and areas for improvement. …