ABSTRACT Background Physical restraint is mainly used in intensive care units ( ICUs ) to prevent delirious or agitated patients from removing tubes and lines connected them. However, inappropriate use of physical could have many detrimental effects on the patient, such as nerve damage, asphyxiation even death. Aim The aim study investigate nurses' knowledge, attitude practice Jordanian hospitals, about which little known. Design A descriptive cross‐sectional design was used. Methods...

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess nurses' compliance with central line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention guidelines related to maintenance of the and predictors compliance. <h3>Method:</h3> This was an observational study that used a descriptive cross-sectional design. A sample 171 intensive care unit (ICU) nurses were observed their recorded on structured sheet. The conducted in ICUs 15 hospitals located 5 cities Jordan. Data collected over 5-month period from March July...

ABSTRACT Knowledge is known to affect self‐care behaviors. However, little about the factors that influence behaviors among patients with heart failure in Jordan. A cross‐sectional descriptive‐correlational design was used describe associations between knowledge, sociodemographics, and In a convenience sample of 226 failure, Dutch Heart Failure Scale Self‐Care Index (SCHFI) version 6.2 were measure knowledge behaviors, respectively. The mean score quite low at 5.29. SCHFI management subscale...

Background A diagnosis of cancer in children affects the themselves and their entire family. Cancer treatment places parents under continuous stress increases life burdens. Objective The aim this study was to assess burden level predictors as perceived by Jordanian with cancer. Methods cross-sectional survey design used conduct 2 hospitals. sample 264 recruited. Data were collected using instruments: Zarit Burden Interview Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale. Results mean score 38.1 (SD,...

Background: Depression among nursing students is an ongoing problem. Several psychotherapies have been suggested as alternatives to antidepressants in the management of depression. The aim this randomized controlled study was compare effectiveness mindfulness meditation versus physical exercise depression students. Method: A sample 181 soon-to-graduate participated and were assigned at random one two therapies: ( n = 90) or 91). Center for Epidemiologic Studies Scale completed by...

Using research findings in clinical practice is a cornerstone improving the quality of care, but nurses face different barriers doing so.The purpose was to explore utilization as perceived by nurses.A cross-sectional survey done using convenience sampling method single specialist hospital Saudi Arabia. The Barriers Research Utilization questionnaire used collect data.The mean overall score (out 4) for 2.67 (SD = 0.47). 3 most reported were lack time, physician cooperation, and other staff...

ABSTRACT Background Ventilator‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, American Thoracic Society, Institute Health Care Improvement have been published to reduce rate of ventilator‐associated in clinical settings; however, nurses' compliance with these is still questionable. Aims The purpose this study was assess factors that influence their compliance. Design A structured observational design a non‐participant approach. Method One...

The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effectiveness psychoeducation versus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in management depression among renal dialysis patients. A sample 130 patients participated study and they were assigned at random one two therapies: (N = 65) or CBT 65). Hamilton rating scale completed by participants both groups prior therapies after completion. Both effective depression, although superior. Psychoeducation is recommended over

Abstract Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate the compliance Jordanian nurses with ventilator‐associated pneumonia prevention guidelines and barriers compliance. Method A descriptive, cross‐sectional design used. convenience sample 294 from nine hospitals in Jordan completed a self‐reported questionnaire. Results According categories, 45.6% participants reported ‘insufficient compliance,’ 24.8% ‘weak compliance’ 29.6% ‘sufficient compliance.’ Nurses more experience previous...

Headache is considered one of the most common complaints affecting all ages: children, adolescents, and adults. A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to assess primary headache among high school students aged 16-18 in Grades 11-12, over a period 3 weeks (May 2017). questionnaire designed, accordance with International Society's criteria. The Pearson's χ2 test computed show differences between variables. Nearly two thirds reported having (19.0% tension-type headache, 8.8%...

Nurses' knowledge of central venous catheter-related infection (CVC-RI) prevention guidelines is poor, indicating that nurses do not receive proper education about these guidelines.The aim this study was to evaluate the effectiveness an educational course aimed improve nurses' CVC-RI guidelines.A sample 131 were randomly assigned experimental group (received course) or control no education). Pre-Post data collected using a structured questionnaire included 23-item assessment.In pre-test, all...

This study was a self-reported cross-sectional survey that investigated nurses' and hospitals' compliance with ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention guidelines the barriers factors affect their level of compliance. A questionnaire completed by 471 intensive care unit nurses from 16 medical centers in 3 Middle Eastern countries: Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia. The results show both hospitals have insufficient Previous education, experience, academic degree were all found to

Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation improves survival after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a basic life support (BLS) educational course given 110 middle school children, using pretest posttest design. In pretest, students were asked demonstrate BLS on manikin simulate real-life scenario. After training two sessions was provided, followed by same manikin. Students assessed an observational sheet based American Heart Association's...

Medical error is a serious issue in hospitals Jordan. This study explored Jordanian nurses' perceptions of the culture safety their hospitals. The Hospital Survey Patient Safety Culture translated into Arabic was administered to convenience sample 391 nurses from 7 positive responses 12 dimensions ranged 20.0% 74.6%. These are lower than benchmarks Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. perceive as places that need more effort improve culture.

To identify if pulmonary rehabilitation can achieve a clinically significant alleviation in the level of depression among chronic obstructive disease (COPD) patients older than 70 years. Methods: We conducted retrospective secondary analysis patients' electronic records from major center Cleveland, OH, United States between 2010 and 2014. Profiles 105 participants who had completed more 6 sessions were years at time enrollment program included. The Beck Depression Inventory scores baseline...

ABSTRACT Background and purpose: Nosocomial urinary tract infection in patients with no Foley catheter [non–catheter-associated (non-CAUTI)] has been a serious health issue that is associated an increase the cost of care, morbidity, mortality. Identifying risk factors non-CAUTI would help determine at high prevent complications. This study aims to identify non-CAUTI. Method: was conducted four hospitals three Middle Eastern countries: Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia. A convenience sample 189...

ABSTRACT Background and purpose: Antibiotic therapy has been the mainstay of treatment in management hospitalized patients with nosocomial urinary tract infection (UTI); however, its use is associated an increase resistance high cost. Ibuprofen showed effectiveness relieving symptoms UTI, but superiority questionable. The goal this study was to compare antibiotics against ibuprofen UTI identify factors that affect symptom relief. Methods: This conducted three public hospitals Jordan....