Comfort rounds: task-orientated nursing or effective care? (BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 2017, Vol. 7 Supp. 2, Abstract P -171))

This abstract discusses the design of a comfort round tool specifically for use within the hospice IPU. It looks at the implementation and evaluates the impact on patients and nurses.

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Effectiveness of an Online Educational Module in Improving Evidence-Based Practice Skills of Practising Registered Nurses. (Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 2017, 14(5) p. 358-366)

Background Implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) at the bedside has been difficult to achieve. Significant gaps between current research and actual practice have been identified and must be addressed in effort to increase utilization of EBP.

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Transformational leadership and innovative work behavior among nursing staff. (Nursing Inquiry, 2017, 24(4))

The importance of innovation within organizations has been demonstrated on numerous occasions, which has subsequently led to the identification of effective leadership as a potential catalyst. Most of us would acknowledge that effective leadership plays a pivotal role to engender innovativeness among nursing staff.

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Leadership mentoring in nursing research, career development and scholarly productivity: A systematic review. (International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2017, Vol. 75 p. 21-34)

Although nursing has been an academic discipline for decades, the infrastructure for nursing research in many countries is still fragile and struggling. Postdoctoral nurses have difficulties developing sustaining careers in nursing research due to lack of career opportunities.

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Nurse-led IV clinic brings treatment to the community while improving efficiency. (Primary Health Care, 2017, Vol. 27(9) p. 8-9)

The article focuses on a nurse-led community clinic that serves patients who need ongoing intravenous antibiotics in Swansea, Wales.

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The effectiveness of strategies similar to the Magnet model to create positive work environments on nurse satisfaction (International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2017, 23(4), p. n)

The objective of this study was to identify the satisfaction levels of nurses with positive environment initiatives and positive management strategies.

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Role of effective nurse-patient relationships in enhancing patient safety (Nursing Standard, 2017, 31(49), p. 53-63)

Ensuring and maintaining patient safety is an essential aspect of care provision. Safety is a multidimensional concept, which incorporates interrelated elements such as physical and psychosocial safety. An effective nurse-patient relationship should ensure that these elements are considered when planning and providing care. This article discusses the importance of an effective nurse-patient relationship, as well as healthcare environments and working practices that promote safety, thus ensuring optimal patient care.

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Good leadership in nursing:: what is the most effective approach? (Nursing Times, 2017, 118(8), p. 18-21)

There is no simple answer to the complex question of what makes good leadership in nursing, despite the existence of evidence showing that it can have a positive impact on both patient experience and outcomes, and nurse satisfaction and retention.

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