American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021

  • Review: COVID-19 Outbreak and Diabetic Patient’s Treatments Close Relationship

    Hamad Haider Khan, Hui Guo, Safiullah Khan Achakzai, Yang Zhao, Hameed Ullah, Shida Hussain, Shahzad Ahmad, Zahid Nadeem, Umair Ahmad, Khan Alam, Nawab Ali, Ayesha Jamil, Mirwais Khan, Bingyin Shi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021
    Pages: 244-247
    Received: 12 October 2021
    Accepted: 30 October 2021
    Published: 17 November 2021
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    Abstract: The severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-COV) are well known viruses from the family of Coronaviridae which in past caused outbreaks that led to various detrimental effect on world in many aspects. In the year 2019 when the new strain of coronavirus family (SARS-COV2) which is now known as COVID-19 (corona virus disease and 19 refer to the year ... Show More
  • Summary of Evidence on Fall Prevention Measures in Inpatients

    Mengna Luo, Meng Yang, Xuezhen Huan, Yuying Fan

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021
    Pages: 248-253
    Received: 29 October 2021
    Accepted: 9 November 2021
    Published: 17 November 2021
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    Abstract: Objective To search and evaluate the evidences of fall prevention measures in inpatients, and to summarize the evidences. Methods to retrieve database to September 2021 in the guide and the database (database construction measures of preventing falls in hospitalized patients the summary and system evaluation guidelines, relevant evidence), using so... Show More
  • Nursing Efficiency in Maintaining Fluid and Electrolyte Balance at Pediatric Intensive Care Units

    Hanaa Ibrahim El Sayed, Azza Ismail El Sayed

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021
    Pages: 254-263
    Received: 1 November 2021
    Accepted: 22 November 2021
    Published: 29 November 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Fluid and electrolyte balance are critical for the maintenance of life and homeostasis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate nurses’ knowledge and practice in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Methods: Quasi-experimental design [pre, post, and follow-up tests] was utilized to fulfill the purpose of the study. Settin... Show More
  • The Effect of a Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Educational Bundle on Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project

    Maria Kotula Deininger, Brenda Rutland, Gwen Lambert, Marianna Presley

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021
    Pages: 264-269
    Received: 10 August 2021
    Accepted: 8 December 2021
    Published: 24 December 2021
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    Abstract: Purpose: Patients in critical care units are considered high risk for pressure injury (PI) development with reported rates in the United States topping 40% in some cases. Multiple factors contribute to the risk of this population including a knowledge deficit among nurses which often leads to a lack of assessment and prevention measures needed to r... Show More
  • The Extent of Adherence to the Precautionary Measures Among University Students in Palestine During COVID-19 Pandemic

    Mustafa Mohammad Shouli, Hemat Abd Elmoneem Elsayied, Rebhi Matar Bsharat, Khaila Mohammad Shouli

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2021
    Pages: 270-278
    Received: 7 November 2021
    Accepted: 27 November 2021
    Published: 31 December 2021
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    Abstract: (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly spread across the globe causing massive disruptions to everyday life. This study aimed to assess the extent of adherence to the Precautionary measures among university students in Palestine during COVID-19 Pandemic. Research design: A cross-sectional sample survey consisted of 2094 male and female university students... Show More