American Journal of Nursing Science

Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021

  • The Attitude and Behavior of Chinese Residents During the Outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Yanfei Li, Siyun Wang, Cuiqing Liu, Weiju Chen

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 142-150
    Received: 7 March 2021
    Accepted: 2 April 2021
    Published: 29 April 2021
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    Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the behavior and attitude of Chinese residents about the prevention of COVID-19 during the outbreak of global infectious diseases. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of Chinese residents was conducted using convenience and snowball sampling techniques. Online questionnaire survey... Show More
  • The Effect of Transitional Care Mode on Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Patients

    Zhili Chen, Lin Wang, Shiyi Zhang, Yihong Wu

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 151-155
    Received: 23 March 2021
    Accepted: 13 April 2021
    Published: 29 April 2021
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    Abstract: Objective: To explore the effect of transitional care mode on the exclusive breastfeeding rate of patients with gestational diabetes mellitus patients (GDM). Methods: A retrospective survey of patients who had undergone regular obstetrics and delivery in the hospital was carried out from December 2016 to December 2017. A random selection of 110 pat... Show More
  • A Non-invasive Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy System Promotes Increased Tissue Oxygen Saturation in Chronic Wounds in Persons with Diabetes

    Windy Cole, Stacey Coe, Greg Maislin, Valerie Marmolejo

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 156-162
    Received: 27 April 2021
    Accepted: 8 May 2021
    Published: 20 May 2021
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    Abstract: Diabetes affects 30.3 million Americans and is on the rise. Chronic lower extremity ulceration in patients with diabetes is a common complication that can lead to major morbidity and mortality if not addressed expeditiously. Despite numerous advances in wound care and healing over the past two decades, these ulcerations continue to pose a significa... Show More
  • The Effects of Self-Efficacy on Cognitive Function in Patients with Acute Stroke: Verification of the Medicating Effect of Family Support

    Sanghee Kim

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 163-168
    Received: 4 May 2021
    Accepted: 18 May 2021
    Published: 26 May 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Post–stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) is a common consequence of stroke. Many factors that affect cognitive function are known, but the effects of self-efficacy and family support have not been identified. Objectives: This study was a descriptive correlation investigation to determine the mediating effects of family support on the rel... Show More
  • Feasibility Investigation of Developing a Revised MEWS Score for Cardiovascular Specialty

    Yanling Zhang, Haiyan Zhuo, Huaili Bi, Juxian Wu

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 169-173
    Received: 17 May 2021
    Accepted: 26 May 2021
    Published: 10 June 2021
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    Abstract: Objective: Cardiovascular disease is a series of diseases with high morbidity, high fatality rate, rapid changes in condition, and it is highly prone to emergencies and severe illnesses, and it is the primary disease that leads to death of patients. The modified early warning score (MEWS) is lacks specialized indicators and can’t personalize risk p... Show More
  • Consideration of Factors Affecting Nurses’ Attitude of Pointing out Inter-professional Errors

    Etsuko Okamoto, Satsuki Shiratoi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 174-181
    Received: 21 May 2021
    Accepted: 15 June 2021
    Published: 22 June 2021
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    Abstract: In recent years, good communication and non-technical skills are recognized as critical to the delivery of high-quality patient care and to improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study is to investigate the acquisition of non-technical skills by nurses and clarify the factors influencing nurses’ behavior while pointing ... Show More
  • Adoption the Competence Exam as an Innovation Approach to Improve Nurses' Quality

    Mohammed Baqer Al-Jubouri, Mohammed Baqer Abd Ali

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 182-184
    Received: 13 May 2021
    Accepted: 31 May 2021
    Published: 25 June 2021
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    Abstract: Background: The competence exam is an action to develop nursing students' competencies before graduation to be prepared for clinical settings. Many nursing schools around the world require passing standardized tests in terms of graduation in a nursing program. However, there is no such an exam in Iraq. Method: Rogers Diffusion of Innovation Theory ... Show More
  • The Beneficial Effects of the Buttonhole Technique Used for the Cannulation of Arteriovenous Fistula Among Hemodialysis Patients: A Literature Review

    Haihui Yin, Caiping Zhou, Haiyan Yu, Wei Ren

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 3, June 2021
    Pages: 185-190
    Received: 5 April 2020
    Accepted: 24 June 2021
    Published: 29 June 2021
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    Abstract: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a “life-line” for hemodialysis patients. Complications associated with AVF cannulation including the occurrence of vessel stenosis and formation of false aneurysms can substantially shorten the length of AVF survival and its utilization. To minimize the damages to vessel walls of AVF, various needling techniques invol... Show More