Nurses have a unique place in redesigning the future of healthcare, particularly after experiencing health policy failures with coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. consistently outperform other professions to enjoy decades-long reputation as most trusted profession. Nevertheless, nursing voice is missing at public level; representation governments and boardrooms negligible. While nurses carry out policy, rarely are they involved informing policy. substantial dialog on system reform,...

In Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the novel coronavirus was detected. The virus causing COVID-19 related to a named severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV). caused an epidemic China and quickly contained 2003. Although coming from same family of viruses sharing certain transmissibility factors, local health institutions had no experience with this new virus, subsequently SARS-CoV-2.Based on their prior 2003 SARS epidemic, authorities recognized need for personal protective equipment...

Development of quality nursing care in Thailand Background. In there is a need to establish definitions and determine how it measured. There an urgent focus more closely on indicators quality. no agreed upon definition or by which measure it. Purpose. The purpose this research was develop begin the process defining indicator measures evaluate given acute settings. Methods. This descriptive study conducted Thailand. included two phases. first phase used individual interviews group discussion...

Abstract In Thailand, quality of nursing care has been defined. The next step is to determine how measure quality. Given the limited resources provide health and demands justify use registered nurses, there an urgent need demonstrate professional makes a difference outcomes care. purpose this study was further refine indicators by developing operational definitions, validating them then determining their applicability in variety clinical settings. process included three phases. first phase...

Abstract Psychiatric patients’ satisfaction with their hospital care has not been reported in the Western literature. The concept of asking psychiatric patients about perceptions is relatively new. purpose present investigation was to assess received by a group acutely mentally ill hospitalized Thai patients. This post‐test design examined random sample 182 persons between 1 March 2000 and 31 July 2000. Using validated Perception Care instrument, research assistants assessed patient...

Abstract Little is known about how diabetes affects the health status of Hispanic people living in colonias located along USA/Mexico border. The purpose this report to describe demographic factors, prevalence diabetes, and residents a colonia on border between El Paso, Texas, USA, Juarez, Mexico, residents' adherence Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) protocols for management type 2 diabetes. This study included 188 participants. instruments used questionnaire, Short...

Objective: The goal of this study was to develop a method scientifically create and validate coordinated care path for use within any hospital setting. Background: In an attempt reduce the costs associated with high-volume high-risk diagnosis, attention focused on reducing patients' length stay in hospital. A path. is guideline used manage clinical selected patients. literature relatively silent regarding studies that have validated these paths. Methods: This project content validity Using...

COVID-19 highlighted the role registered nurses (RNs) have in our healthcare system. The shortage of equipment plus an overwhelming demand for nursing care placed significant stress on nurses. physical and emotional toll caring COVID patients not having adequate number many cases harm's way. Despite some systems reporting profits during COVID, few benefited financially. ICU found themselves assigned to three or more patients. Having a defined RN patient ratio is urgent need. Pass efforts...

Abstract Chinese society, highly modern in many urban areas and yet very rural most regions, is undergoing changes due to its evolving political economic environment. Nursing has largely been a trade occupation taught junior high schools. The increasing pressure on the health care system driving both practice education of nurses. This article describes nursing China some trends impacting care.

COVID-19 emerged in Wuhan, China, and began its worldwide journey. As the severity of virus became known, Chinese National Government mobilized resources, their centralized management was critical to containment epidemic. Healthcare agencies providers were overwhelmed with patients, many whom critically ill died. Nurses adapted work using personal protective equipment, but initial scarcity contributed stressful working conditions. United States can take several lessons from experiences nurse...

Abstract The aim of this study is to describe nursing and education in Thailand. Historical information about the development Thailand, licensing laws, programs, description a typical program provided. educational system Thailand growing can serve as model for other developing countries.

Multimorbidity in a Mexican Community: Secondary Analysis of Chronic Illness and Depression Outcomes Kathleen O’Connor, Maricarmen Vizcaino, Jorge M. Ibarra, Hector Balcazar, Eduardo Perez, Luis Flores, Robert L. Anders Abstract The aims this article are: 1) to examine the associations between health provider-diagnosed depression multimorbidity, condition suffering from more than two chronic illnesses; 2) assess unique contribution illness prediction depression; 3) suggest practice changes...

The relationship between quality of care and patient satisfaction has been documented. specific research aim related to this study is determine if differences exist among Caucasians, Asians, Pacific Islanders who are hospitalized for an acute mental illness with regard their perceived the care. results overall have reported elsewhere. sample was composed 138 patients, whom 34.7% were Caucasian, 31.2% Islanders, 34.8% Asians. Within 24 hours discharge, patients completed Perceptions Care...

The purpose of this paper is to (a) examine the results a binational study two colonias near El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, focusing on mental health (b) analyze those in relation existing literature Hispanic determine how border regions compare with enclaves nonborder regions. We focus gender, birthplace, length residency, level acculturation correlated self-reported diagnoses depression our analysis. Our survey instrument incorporates portions Behavioral Risk Factor...