Browsing by Author Affiliations "Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan"
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Applicability of the healthy beat acupunch exercise program for community older adults
This presentation introduces a complementary health practice method, the Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) exercise program, for global nurse practitioners/researchers who are interested in health promotion of older adults. The ... -
Coming together: Formation of the Asian Resilience Enhancement for Adolescents/Young Adults (AREA) cooperative group
Researchers from five countries came together to foster positive health outcomes, especially resilience in children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and other chronic illnesses. In this presentation, we describe ... -
Discharging patients before 10:00 a.m.: A pilot study
(2017-07-27)The aim of this study is to increase the morning discharges in a university medical center in Taiwan. Total of 21,670 patients' discharges were analyzed. The early discharge percentage increased from 15% to 19% over the ... -
The effects of "I Walking app" on physical activity among public health nurses in Taiwan
This study applied the smart phone technology to develop an "iwalking APP" to examine the effects of physical activity self-management on physiological indicators, physical activity intention and physical activity and among PHNs. -
Effects of problem-based learning vs. traditional lecture on Taiwanese students' nursing administration project
(2016-03-29)Session presented on Saturday, April 9, 2016, and Friday, April 8, 2016: Problem-based learning as become a great emphasis in nursing education; however, problem-based learning has been used to improve clinical care and ... -
Explore outcomes of the hybrid evidence-based training on EBP belief and readiness in staff nurses
The hybrid evidence-based training program was effective on improving EBP belief and readiness for the three groups.The hybrid evidence-based training program is an effective strategy to change staff nurses' evidence-based ... -
Exploring the relationships between work activities, job satisfaction, and intent to stay in nurse practitioners
This study aims to investigate into the relation among nurse practitioners' work pattern, job satisfaction, and their willingness to stay in medical centers in Southern Taiwan.A questionnaire survey was done in five hospitals ... -
Factors associated with depressive symptoms in female victims of intimate partner violence in Southern Taiwan
Youth and neuroticism were found to be significant risk factors for developing depressive symptoms in female victims of Intimate partner violence, whereas extraversion was found to be a related protective factor. -
Factors associated with glycemic control in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes
Adherence rate of frequency of insulin injection, empowerment perceptions, and diabetes distress were important explanatory factors of HbA1c levels in insulin-treated patients. Nurses providing care to patients with type ... -
Identifying barriers for nephrology nurses in discussing advance care planning (ACP) with CKD patients
If health professionals (HPs) can initiate advance care planning (ACP) with patients and assist them in signing advance directives (AD), patients may avoid facing medical futility. However, the overall rate of AD completion ... -
An innovative acupunch exercise program for older adults in community
(2017-09-19)The purpose of this presentation is to introduce a newly-developed complementary health practice method, the Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) exercise program, for global nurse practitioners and researchers who are interested ... -
Mental health trajectories and related factors among perinatal Taiwanese women
(2014-11-17)Session presented on Saturday, July 26, 2014: Purpose: To investigate mental health trajectories from the third trimester of pregnancy through four weeks postpartum in Taiwanese women and the correlations of these ... -
Nursing preceptors' perceived stress and support, and their commitment: A repeated measures study
This study explored changes and relationships among new nursing preceptors's role commitment and their demographic characteristics, role stress, and organizational support based on a repeated-measure study design over a ... -
The perinatal biopsychosocial consequences of various levels of gestational hyperglycemia
Women with any degree of gestational hyperglycemia represent a target population for primary and secondary prevention, and should be screened early for metabolic syndrome risk factors. Nursing interventions may be implemented ... -
Predictors of quality of life in insulin-treated patients: A 9-month prospective study
This study provides information regarding predictors of QoL in insulin-treated patients across 9 months. Participants who are interested in caring for insulin-treated patients are welcome to participate. -
Prescriptions of painkillers and anti-psychotics in patients with dementia who have a pain-related diagnosis
The pain and behaviours and psychological symptoms of dementia are important issues. Use of analgesics and antipsychotics in patients with dementia who have a pain diagnosis will be explored in this study. -
Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of the Informed Consent Process Scale (ICPS-CV)
Informed consent is essential for the ethical conduct of clinical research and is a culturally sensitive issue. However, a measurable Chinese version of the scale to evaluate the informed consent process has not yet been ... -
Psychometric evaluation of the Nurse's Retention Positive Energy Instrument (NRPEI): A confirmatory analysis
(2018-06-01)The purpose of this study was to develop and psychometrically test a new instrument for measuring nurses’ retention positive energy which is an intrinsic psychological strength, not easily-changed with external environment. -
Qualitative study of nurses' experiences of patients with spinal cord injury requiring neurogenic bowel management
(2018-06-29)1.The learners could learn the rehabilitation nurses' experience for patients with spinal cord injury needing neurogenic bowel management. 2.The learners could learn the perceived barriers to and facilitators of neurogenic ... -
The related factors of receiving pap tests among immigrant women of Vietnamese origin in Taiwan
(2016-03-21)Session presented on Sunday, November 8, 2015: The Related Factors of Receiving Pap Tests among Immigrant Women of Vietnamese Origin in Taiwan. Background: In recent years, a common social phenomenon has been for foreign ...
