Current Issue February 2012, Vol. 49, No. 2

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A preoperative education intervention to reduce anxiety and improve recovery among Chinese cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial
February 2012(Vol. 49 | No. 2 | Pages 129-137)
Ping Guo, Linda East, Antony Arthur

Comparison of a theory-based (AIDS Risk Reduction Model) cognitive behavioral intervention versus enhanced counseling for abused ethnic minority adolescent women on infection with sexually transmitted infection: Results of a randomized controlled trial
February 2012(Vol. 49 | No. 2 | Pages 138-150)
Jane Dimmitt Champion, Jennifer L. Collins

The Lively Legs self-management programme increased physical activity and reduced wound days in leg ulcer patients: Results from a randomized controlled trial
February 2012(Vol. 49 | No. 2 | Pages 151-161)
Maud Heinen, George Borm, Carine van der Vleuten, Andrea Evers, Rob Oostendorp, Theo van Achterberg

Long working hours and alcohol risk among Australian and New Zealand nurses and midwives: A cross-sectional study
06 February 2012
Philip J. Schluter, Catherine Turner, Christine Benefer
Abstract: Background: The relationship between long working hours and harmful alcohol consumption reported in the literature is equivocal. Objective: This study aimed to investigate this relationship ...
A cross-sectional analysis of patterns of obesity in a cohort of working nurses and midwives in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom
06 February 2012
Fiona E. Bogossian, Julie Hepworth, Gary M. Leong, Dylan F. Flaws, Kristen S. Gibbons, Christine A. Benefer, Catherine T. Turner
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and the association with demographic, reproductive work variables in a representative cohort of worki...
Socioeconomic disparities in home health care service access and utilization: A scoping review
03 February 2012
Donna Goodridge, Pamela Hawranik, Vicky Duncan, Hollie Turner
Abstract: Home health care services are expanding at a rapid pace in order to meet the needs of the growing population of older adults and those with chronic illnesses. Because of current restrictions...
Impact of the nurse-led case management program with retention in care on mortality among people with HIV-1 infection: A prospective cohort study
24 January 2012
Nai-Ying Ko, Yi-Yin Lai, Hsiao-Ying Liu, Hsin-Chun Lee, Chia-Ming Chang, Nan-Yao Lee, Po-Lin Chen, Ching-Chi Lee, Wen-Chien Ko
Abstract: Background: Long-term retention of patients in care is emerging as an important factor for the mortality among persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Objectives: The stud...
A systematic review of placement-related attrition in nurse education
24 January 2012
Susan Ann Eick, Graham R. Williamson, Val Heath
Abstract: Background: Attrition in nurse education is a worldwide issue. Clinical placements form a major part of nurse education and have an important role in students’ perceptions of nursing. Studen...

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