Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice - 2012;25(05)

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Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2012

[From an abstracting periodical to a scientific journal: Adolescence and coming of age of NŐVÉR (1993-2004) ]

FEDINECZNÉ VITTAY Katalin

[In her contribution to mark the 25th volume of the journal NŐVÉR, the author looks back to a decade in the life of the journal when in her capacity as editor-in-chief, she was involved in shaping Hungary’s only nursing science journal. She takes stock, in chronological order, of the steps that resulted in turning an abstracting periodical into a scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed contributions with English abstracts and indexed in the international nursing science database. ]

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2012;25(05)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2012

[Epidemic among health care providers: burnout]

IRINYI Tamás, NÉMETH Anikó

[Aims of the study: To track the changes since 2008 in the degree of burnout among health care workers in Csongrád County, and to examine its connections with the evaluation of own health, frequency of psychosomatic symptoms, the intent to leave the profession, and the measure of fear from becoming unemployed. Methodology and sample: This is a cross-sectional study carried out through a self-designed self-report questionnaire sent to registered members of MESZK living in Csongrád County. Results: The number of burned-out health care workers increased since 2008. Burnout correlates with physical health (p<0.000), the intention to leave the profession (p<0.000), and the fear of losing the job (p<0.000). A significant increase could be observed by nurses starting their career. Conclusions: Burnout prevention trainings would be important also by career starters, which could also prevent profession leaving. ]

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OCTOBER 20, 2012

[The opinions of paediatric nurses on cooperation with children and their parents in hospital; the factors affecting such cooperation]

MIKLÓSI Mónika, GALAMBOSI Elvira, PERCZEL FORINTOS Dóra

[Aim of the study: To explore pediatric staff nurses’ perception of collaboration with hospitalized children and their parents and to study underlying factors. Methodology and sample: In a prospective longitudinal design, parents of children admitted to hospital for planned surgical intervention (n=91) filled out a questionnaire packet before hospitalization assessing demographical and socio-economical characteristics, as well as mental health status of children and parents. Staff nurses were asked to estimate parents’ and children’s collaboration during hospitalization (n=131). Results: Nurses’ ratings about parents’ collaboration were higher than their ratings about children’s collaboration. Child’s gender, age, parent’s level of education, family characteristics and length of hospital stay had an impact on the perception of collaboration with parents. Child’s age and prosocial behavior were related to the perception of collaboration between nurses and children. Conclusions: Nurses’ perception of children’s and parents’ collaboration was related to demographical and socio-economical factors. Identifying these factors may help to promote partnership among nurses, parents and hospitalized children. ]

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2012;25(05)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2012

[A faraway land: nursing in a “small” Swedish hospital]

FUCHS Rita

[The author is currently working as a degree nurse in Örebro County, Sweden. In Sweden she has a greater degree of professional autonomy, which allows her to make use of all the theoretical knowledge and practical skills acquired at college. For performing certain tasks the doctor’s written authorisation is not required; nurses proceed in accordance with their competencies and the rules set out in the given protocol. She sets out to give an insight into the day-to-day work of nurses at her hospital, by describing the documents that are used, briefly outlining the training system, and the authority exercised by the nurses. Keywords: nurse, nursing training, nursing documentation, competency]

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2012;25(05)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

OCTOBER 20, 2012