Abstract We assessed the immediate effects of two universal, first‐grade preventive interventions on proximal targets poor achievement, concentration problems, aggression, and shy behaviors, known early risk behaviors for later substance use/abuse, affective disorder, conduct disorder. The classroom‐centered (CC) intervention was designed to reduce these by enhancing teachers' behavior management instructional skills, whereas family‐school partnership (FSP) aimed at improving parent‐teacher...

BACKGROUND A modified Phase I/II trial was conducted evaluating the incorporation of three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy into a strategy sequential and concurrent carboplatin/paclitaxel in Stage III unresectable nonsmall cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). The dose thoracic (TCRT) from 60 to 74 gray (Gy) increased. Endpoints included response rate, toxicity, survival. METHODS Sixty-two patients with NSCLC were included. Patients received 2 cycles induction carboplatin (area under...

LI H‐C., WANG L. S., LIN Y‐H. & LEE I. (2011) The effect of a peer‐mentoring strategy on student nurse stress reduction in clinical practice. International Nursing Review 58 , 203–210 Background: That nursing students suffer high levels during practice is common topic education, but there are some effective strategies for dealing with it. Purpose: purpose this study to examine the effects that peer mentoring program has nurses' Methods: A quasi‐experimental design was conducted....

Professional values are standards for action and provide a framework evaluating behavior. This study examined changes in the professional of nursing students between their entrance to graduation from an undergraduate program. A pre- post-test design was employed. convenience sample 94 university Taiwan surveyed. Data were collected during sophomore senior years. Total scores obtained revised Nurses Values Scale year program significantly higher than upon entry. The 'caring' subscale scored...

Globalization is a part of modern life. Sharing common set professional nursing values critical in this global environment. The purpose research was to examine the students from two distinct cultural perspectives. Nurse educators Taiwan partnered with nurse United States compare their respective graduating students. American Nurses Association Code Ethics served as philosophical framework for examination. convenience sample comprised 94 Taiwanese and 168 US Both groups reported high scores...

Aims. This study investigates the selection and efficacy of various strategies employed by young Taiwanese women in self‐management dysmenorrhea. Background. Dysmenorrhea is common gynaecological problem reproductive‐aged women. In past, non‐specific treatments such as heat exercise were found to be less effective. Current therapies for dysmenorrhea include prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors herbal remedies. Design. Descriptive survey. Method. The researcher‐designed questionnaire listed...

Taiwan is a multicultural and multiethnic society with growing number of immigrants who have diverse ethnic, racial, cultural needs. Although this diversity highlights the pressing need for culturally competent healthcare providers, competence concept that little understood implemented only sporadically in Taiwan.This study investigates Taiwanese nurses related factors influence.An online self-report survey was used to collect data from 221 December 2012 through January 2013. Data...

Vulvovaginal atrophy (VVA) is characterized by vaginal changes, dyspareunia, and itching/irritation. Efficacy safety of a lower-dose estradiol cream (0.003%) were evaluated in postmenopausal women with VVA-related dyspareunia.This was phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Sexually active moderate-severe dyspareunia as the most bothersome symptom, ≤5% superficial cells, pH >5.0 randomized (1:1) to 0.003% (15 μg estradiol; 0.5 g cream) or placebo (0.5 applied daily for 2...

Background: People in both Taiwan and China originally descended from the Han Chinese, but societies have been separated for approximately 38 years. Due to different political systems, variations exist healthcare nursing education systems China. Objective: The purpose of this study was examine professional values students Design: A cross-sectional design applied study. Nursing Professional Value Scale–Revised used measure students. questionnaire distributed eligible undergraduate a classroom...

In this study, we sought to explore the prevalence of depression and fatigue in colorectal cancer patients during after treatment examine how these variables affect quality life (QoL). total, 170 with participated study. The study population was divided into two groups: one receiving another that had finished treatment. results showed measurements were higher Depression a strong significant predictor QoL both groups, whereas not, exception symptom score. These findings underscore importance...

Underreporting of medication administering errors (MAEs) is a threat to the quality nursing care. The reasons for MAEs are complex and vary by health professional institution.The purpose this study was explore prevalence willingness nurses report them.A cross-sectional conducted involving survey 14 medical surgical hospitals in southern Taiwan. Nurses voluntarily participated study. A structured questionnaire completed 605 participants. Data were collected from February 1, 2005 March 15,...

Background: Issues such as physical and psychological distress impact the quality of life patients after a radical prostatectomy (RP). It is important to understand regret that often report following RP factors influence their regret. Objective: The objective present study was influencing for Methods: Patients who had diagnosis prostate cancer underwent between 2004 2010 were recruited this study. data gathered included scale; University California, Los Angeles, Prostate Cancer Index;...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) on faecal incontinence (FI) rectal cancer patients following stoma closure. Participants were randomly distributed into an group (n = 27) and non-exercise 26). An experimental design longitudinal approach implemented for data collection. Baseline collected at 1 day before discharge, then PFME taught discharged from hospital. We followed up with their pre-discharge visit 1, 2, 3, 6 9 months after...

The Nurses Professional Values Scale-3 (NPVS-3) is an important instrument for measuring the development and sustainability of professional values in nurses nursing students. translation, adaptation, validation on this scale, including Indonesia, still very limited. purpose study was to examine Indonesian version NPVS-3. This used forward backward translation methods a cluster random sampling 600 participated. 28-item scale NPVS3-I tested using EFA, applying principal axis factoring...

Background: Sexual dysfunction is common after radical prostatectomy (RP). Although pelvic-floor muscle exercise (PFME) has been recommended for sexual dysfunction, the optimal time starting exercises this surgery and effects of still need to be examined. Objectives: The present study was intended explore prevalence assess efficacy PFME in following RP. Methods: Participants were randomly distributed into an experimental group (n = 35) or a control 27). took part as regular daily activities...

Little has been published in the literature regarding how patients self-evaluate their degree of readiness for hospital discharge. Furthermore, there is currently no self-evaluation tool available Chinese able to assess discharge patients.This study was used psychometrically test version scale (RHDS_C).This a cross-sectional design. Two samples were recruited two-stage process at two hospitals Southern Taiwan. hundred and twenty-three with diagnosis either colorectal cancer or hepatic...

Aims and objectives To evaluate the short‐term effects of a suicide care educational intervention on family's ability to care, caring stress levels attitudes towards attempted suicide. Background Research has demonstrated that prevention programmes are provided mostly for professional staff not family caregivers people who suicidal. Design A experimental design, using two groups pre‐ postintervention survey method, was used. Methods randomised controlled study conducted with 74 suicidal (37...