- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Multiple Myeloma Research and Treatments
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Nursing education and management
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Disaster Response and Management
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Nursing Roles and Practices
Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital
2023-2025
Nanjing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital
2025
Columbia University
2016-2025
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
2025
Soochow University
2017-2024
First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2017-2024
Nanjing Medical University
2023-2024
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2024
Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
2023-2024
Nanchang University
2023-2024
Abstract The relationships between hospital Magnet® status, nursing unit staffing, and patient falls were examined in a cross‐sectional study using 2004 National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®) data from 5,388 units 108 Magnet 528 non‐Magnet hospitals. In multivariate models, the fall rate was 5% lower than An additional registered nurse (RN) hour per day associated with 3% ICUs. licensed practical (LPN) or assistant (NA) 2–4% higher non‐ICUs. Patient safety may be improved...
Ongoing economic and health system reforms in China have transformed nurse employment Chinese hospitals. Employment of 'bianzhi' nurses, a type position with state-guaranteed lifetime that has been customary since 1949, is decreasing while there an increase the contract-based limited job security reduced benefits. The consequences inequities between two types nurses terms wages job-related benefits are unknown. This study examined current rates effects new contract strategy on patient...
Background: Health care professionals, organizations, and policy makers are calling for expansion of the nurse practitioner (NP) workforce in primary to assure timely access high-quality care. However, most efforts promoting NP practice have been focused on state level scope regulations, with limited attention organizational structures. Purpose: We examined environments organizations extent which they were associated retention measures. Methodology: Data collected through mail survey NPs...
ObjectivesIn the United States, home health agencies (HHAs) provide essential services for patients recovering from post-acute care and older adults who are aging in place. During COVID-19 pandemic, HHAs may face additional challenges caring these vulnerable patients. Our objective was to explore preparedness of US compare results by urban/rural location.DesignCross-sectional study.Setting/ParticipantsUsing a stratified random sample 978 HHAs, we conducted 22-item online survey April 10 17,...
Abstract The Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index, Maslach Burnout Inventory, and several single‐item measures were administered to registered nurses (RNs) working within 23 U.S.‐based Army Medical Department (AMEDD) hospitals. Data analyzed with logistic regression for nested data. Unfavorable nursing practice environments had a substantial association job dissatisfaction (OR 13.75, p < .01), emotional exhaustion 12.70, intent leave 3.03, fair poor quality care 10.66,...
To examine whether healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and nurse staffing are associated using unit-level data.
It is commonly assumed that oncology nurses experience high job-related burnout and turnover because their work involves inherent stressors such as caring for patients with serious often life-threatening illness.The objectives of this study were to examine the differences in outcomes job dissatisfaction between medical-surgical nurses, identify factors affect nurse outcomes.A secondary analysis survey data collected 2006 including 4047 from 282 hospitals 3 states was performed; t test χ2...
Abstract Learning Objectives Describe the benefits and limited risks of a low-cost, home-based exercise program. Impart to patients information on an easily implemented, sustainable, at-home intervention. Purpose. Exercise use among with cancer has been shown have many few notable risks. The purpose this study was evaluate impact walking intervention during treatment sleep quality, emotional distress, fatigue. Methods. A total 138 prostate (55.6%), breast (32.5%), other solid tumors (11.9%)...
The objective of this study is to identify the effects unit collaboration and nursing leadership on nurse outcomes quality care.Along with current healthcare reform, care providers has been underscored; however, empirical evidence impact limited.Data from 29742 nurses in 1228 units 200 acute hospitals 41 states were analyzed using multilevel linear regressions. Collaboration (nurse-nurse nurse-physician collaboration) measured at level. Outcomes included job satisfaction, intent leave,...
Adherence has significantly affected the efficacy of a randomized clinical trial (RCT) to test exercise interventions.
Policy makers, health care organizations, and professionals are calling for the expansion of nurse practitioner (NP) workforce in primary to ensure access high-quality, cost-effective care. However, date, little is known about NP practice environments settings how they may affect this their practice.The aims study were investigate two states, Massachusetts (MA) New York State (NY), determine impact state organization on environment.A cross-sectional survey design was used. Practice measured...
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted usual care for emergent conditions, such as acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Understanding whether Black and Hispanic individuals experiencing AMI had greater increases in poor outcomes compared with White during the has important equity implications.To investigate was associated increased disparities treatment among Medicare patients hospitalized AMI.This cross-sectional study used data between January 2016 November 2020. Patients were categorized Hispanic,...
Osteogenic differentiation (OD) of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) contributes significantly to the regeneration defects. Resistin, an adipose tissue-specific secretory factor, has been shown involve many different functions, including metabolism, inflammation, cancer, and remodeling. However, effects mechanisms resistin on OD BMSCs remain unclear. Herein, we demonstrated that was highly expressed in with OD. Upregulation contributed progression by activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR...
Objective To determine the association between use of agency‐employed supplemental registered nurses ( SRN s) to staff hospitals and patient mortality failure rescue FTR ). Data Sources Primary survey data from 40,356 in 665 four states 2006 were linked with A merican H ospital ssociation inpatient state agencies for approximately 1.3 million patients. Study Design Logistic regression models used examine 30‐day in‐hospital , controlling hospital characteristics, nurse staffing, proportion...
ObjectiveTo describe nurse hand hygiene practices in the home health care (HHC) setting, adherence to guidelines, and factors associated with opportunities during visits.DesignObservational study of practices.Settingand Participants: Licensed practical/vocational registered nurses were observed homes patients being served by a large nonprofit HHC agency.MethodsTwo researchers 400 visits conducted 50 nurses. The World Health Organization's "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" validated observation...
Abstract Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease, is marked by impaired immune tolerance and heightened activity in both innate adaptive systems. Hallmarks of SLE include elevated type I interferons autoantibody production, though the exact causes remain elusive despite advances research techniques. Crucial to understanding its pathogenesis developing effective diagnostic therapeutic methods. Recent studies have highlighted significant link between mitochondrial...