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Effectiveness Of A Virtual Learning Environment On Pediatric Students’ Knowledge, Self-Confidence And Satisfaction With Learning Growth And Development Concepts, Laura Marie Robbins-Frank
Effectiveness Of A Virtual Learning Environment On Pediatric Students’ Knowledge, Self-Confidence And Satisfaction With Learning Growth And Development Concepts, Laura Marie Robbins-Frank
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growth and development, knowledge, pediatric nursing students, satisfaction, self-confidence, virtual learning environments
The Knowledge And Attitudes Of Oncology Nurses On Advance Directives, Bailey Nettles
The Knowledge And Attitudes Of Oncology Nurses On Advance Directives, Bailey Nettles
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Advances in healthcare technology has changed how healthcare professionals care for patients, increasing the importance of Advance Directives (ADs). ADs are legal documents describing patient end-of-life care wishes. Despite the usefulness of ADs, particularly in oncology settings, most patients do not have one.
This qualitative content analysis study examined knowledge and attitudes of ADs among oncology nurses to obtain a better understanding of ADs. Literature on ADs and nurses is dominated by quantitative research. This study addresses knowledge gaps best filled by qualitative methods.
Ten experienced oncology nurses answered eleven open-ended questions using online video conference interviews. The eleven questions …