Purpose The study purpose was to explore the relationships among health literacy, self-efficacy, and self-care behaviors of patients with type 2 diabetes. Data sources A cross-sectional a descriptive correlational design conducted. Patients (N = 150) diabetes were recruited from clinics in Marshall Islands. Levels assessed by questionnaire. Conclusions Health receiving education, employment status together explained 11.8% variance self-efficacy (F(3,147) 7.58, p < .001). who had higher...

The Impact of COVID-19 as a Global Crisis outbreak the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, China, December 2019 (Chen, Zhou, et al., 2020; Wang, Hu, 2020). It has since spread rapidly across Asia, Middle East, Europe, North America, and other parts world (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/). There have been 3,579,479 confirmed cases 248,445 deaths globally (latest update: May 4, 2020, Central European Time 10:00, World Health Organization). declared public...

Background. Patients with end‐stage renal disease often fail to follow a prescribed diet and fluid regimen, which undermines the effectiveness of care leads unpredictable progression greater likelihood complications. Aim. The purpose this randomized controlled study was examine self‐efficacy training on intake compliance. Methods. This took place in northern Taiwan. Eligible patients were receiving routine haemodialysis; 20–65 years age; living community setting; able read write; willing...

Aims. This paper reports a study to investigate and follow‐up relationships between post‐traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression quality of life in patients after traffic‐related injuries. Background. Worldwide, traffic accidents kill 1·2 million people injure 50 per year. Accidental injuries are fourth the top five causes death Taiwan. For survivors, not only cause physical impairments, but also psychological trauma, such as all which affect life. Methods. An exploratory,...

Aims. This paper reports a study investigating the effectiveness of an adaptation training programme (ATP) to help patients with end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) cope illness‐related stresses and, thus, alleviate depression and improve quality life. Background. Patients ESRD who receive dialysis must confront burdens long‐term illness numerous treatment‐associated stressors. The ability these adapt stresses, whether related their medical regimen or demands daily life, has important influence...

Aim and objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects group intervention on depression, self‐efficacy quality life in haemodialysis patients. Background. Chronic renal failure treatment is a long‐term process; patients need have an appropriate adaptive strategy confront stress stemming from disease subsequent treatment. application for has been limited. Design. This applied experimental design methodology. Patients were selected at two units major medical centres...

The link between organizational culture, trust, job satisfaction, and team-based practice among nurse practitioners (NPs) has not been examined simultaneously. To identify the effects of other factors on NPs such as satisfaction practice. We used a cross-sectional design with national sample. Data were collected using an online survey 1,100 working in acute care settings. included demographic characteristics, Organizational Culture Scale, Trust Misener Nurse Practitioner Job Satisfaction...

Fatigue and depressive mood are the most significant symptoms experienced by patients with end-stage renal disease. The purpose of this study was to examine effectiveness acupressure massage in fatigue depression disease (ESRD) receiving hemodialysis treatment. applied an experimental pretest posttest design. Sixty-two participated study. Data were collected from two clinics major hospitals southern Taiwan. Following consent study, subjects randomly assigned group or a control group....

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The aim of the study was to describe factors influencing sleep quality patients with heart failure.Sleep problems are common in failure, and have a negative impact on their life. Patients failure often difficulties lying supine sleep, falling asleep, maintaining as well waking up too early.A predictive correlational design used, 101 recruited from cardiology clinics Taiwan. completed questionnaires, data were collected 2007. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, t-tests,...

Background. Postoperative pain management remains a significant challenge for all healthcare providers. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to examine the adjuvant effects of auricular acupressure on relieving postoperative and improving passive range motion in patients with total knee replacement (TKR). Method. Sixty-two who had undergone TKR were randomly assigned group sham control group. The intervention delivered three times day 3 days. visual analog scale (VAS) Short-Form...

Theory has suggested that self-efficacy plays an important role in facilitating health behaviors and, turn, promoting healthy outcomes. However, limited research focused on the mechanisms through which symptom-management acts as a mediator between symptom distress and quality of life (QOL) for patients with breast cancer who have undergone chemotherapy.The purpose this study is to examine association QOL among Taiwanese oncology outpatients proposed QOL.This cross-sectional included 201 1...

This study aimed to determine the main factors that affect nurse practitioners' (NPs) job satisfaction, especially relationship between organisational commitment and leadership styles in acute care practices.There is little known about influence of on NPs' satisfaction within hospitals.A cross-sectional design with a national online survey enrolled 1205 NPs from Taiwan Association Nurse Practitioners. A multiple regression model was applied identify potential variables associated...

Nurse practitioners (NPs) have increasingly applied extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) to treat patients with frozen shoulders in acute care settings. However, the effectiveness of NPs using ESWT has not yet been examined. To determine efficacy NP-led and identify optimal impulse dosages on pain joint mobility shoulders. A single-blind, randomized controlled trial including 52 was conducted. The were randomly allocated equally a high-dose (H-ESWT) or low-dose (L-ESWT). visual analog...

Traditional Chinese acupressure is a noninvasive technique that employs pressure and massage to acupoints in order stimulate the balance of life energy promotes health comfort. Sleep disturbance common patients with end-stage renal disease but no intervention studies have addressed this problem. Aim. The purpose present study was test effectiveness for experiencing sleep disturbances diminished quality life.The randomized control trial. A total 98 were randomly assigned into an group, sham...

The aim of the current study was to evaluate changes in treatment outcomes terms health- related quality life (HRQoL) and symptom burden at zero, one, three, six months after an initial diagnosis colorectal cancer. demographic clinical characteristics that account for outcome patients were investigated using a repeated measures framework.A cohort performed 134 cancer followed from 6 post-treatment Central Taiwan. HRQoL symptoms assessed thereafter. Functional Assessment Cancer Therapy-Colon...

The purpose of this study was to test the relationships between perceived self-efficacy, functional status and depression in a group chronic heart failure patients. conceptual model for primarily derived from Bandura's social learning theory. is based on an exploratory, correlational design. A sample 100 patients who met inclusion criteria were recruited four cardiovascular clinics major hospitals northern Taiwan. instruments used included Jenkins' Self-Efficacy Expectation Scales, Seattle...

Aims. This paper reports an investigation of the effects acupressure therapy on dyspnoea, anxiety and physiological indicators heart rate respiratory in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease having mechanical ventilation support. Background. Patients who are using often experience dyspnoea anxiety, which affects successful ventilator use. Methods. The study had experimental blocking design, sex, age length use as a factor. Qualified two intermediate intensive care units were...

Abstract Aim : Although research has suggested that medication adherence rates are lower than what is needed to achieve optimal pain control, the role of patient beliefs and attitudes in influencing opioid rarely been examined. Perceived self‐efficacy reported be an important construct predicting enhancing behaviour. The purpose this study was explore relationship between opioid‐taking self‐efficacy, beliefs, behaviours, experience amongst Taiwanese cancer outpatients. Method cross‐sectional...

Leading a healthy lifestyle not only alleviates the physical problems but also improves quality of life cancer survivors. Healthcare professionals should understand benefits altering behaviors to provide effective intervention programs assist survivors improve their health.The aim this study was experiences in changing after diagnosis.A qualitative descriptive conducted on 13 who were sampled purposively from regional teaching hospital central Taiwan. Data collected using in-depth interviews...