The Japan Academy of Nursing Science has had an award system for outstanding papers since 2002. The Public Relations Committee has decided to publicize the commended papers more widely so that practicing nurses can use the excellent findings in their clinical practice and non-nurses can use the knowledge and skills of nursing as hints for their lives and daily living. That is the "Treasure Chest of Nursing Research."
Some people may think that papers are difficult to read or difficult to understand. The "Treasure Chest of Nursing Research" provides highlights of the content of the papers. The author of the papers explains the contents simply and clearly, and some treasure chests contain diagrams and photographs. In addition, for those who want to know a little more about it, there is easy access to the original paper.
What do you think you will find in the treasure chest? Please enjoy it.
- Keita Muramatsu開く
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Theme
Comparison of wiping and rinsing methods for oral care in critically ill patients during endotracheal intubation and after extubation: A prospective crossover trial
Title
Is wiping or rinsing a better oral care method for intubated patients?
Key words
tracheal intubation, oral care, oral bacteria
Lead
The Rinse method (rinsing with water) and the Wipe method (wiping with gauze) are common methods of oral care . Therefore, in order to determine whether the verified results of the Rinse and Wipe methods in non-intubated patients can be applied to intubated patients, the changes in the number of oral bacteria before and after each type of care were examined. As a result, it became clear that the Wipe method may be a safe choice for oral care of intubated patients, which contributed to changing the standard oral care method in hospitals.
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- Kyoko Asazawa開く
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Theme
Examination of quality-of-life predictors for men undergoing infertility treatment in Japan
Title
What factors affect QOL for men undergoing infertility treatment?
Key words
infertility treatment, male, quality of life (QOL)
Lead
The causes of infertility are estimated to be equally divided between men and women, and the distress is experienced not only by women but also by men, and men in particular are said to exhibit a peculiar anxiety. Therefore, it is important to clarify the factors that reduce the QOL of men undergoing infertility treatment. From the results of a questionnaire survey of 321 participants, it was clarified that the decrease in QOL of men is related to male factors, lack of support from the spouse, and length of infertility period. For infertile patients with male factors, the importance of providing programs that enhance partnerships to increase support from the spouse has been suggested.
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- Aki Tsunoda開く
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Theme
Outreach promotion project for people with mental disabilities who have difficulty continuing treatment: Comparison of care between groups whose functioning has improved and those whose functioning has remained the same or worsened
Title
What kind of support was provided to those who improved their functioning through the outreach support for people with mental illness?
Key words
Visiting Psychiatric Nurses, Outreach Support, Community Mental Health
Lead
An analysis of the content of support through the Outreach Promotion Project for People with Mental Disabilities by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) showed that people whose functioning improved six months after the start of support were provided with support for a longer time than those whose functioning did not improve, and they received more support from nurses and psychiatric social workers, especially in areas such as overall activities of daily living, prevention of worsening of psychiatric symptoms, and support for empowerment.
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- Mariko Oshiro開く
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Theme
Two characteristics of breast cancer patients leading up to seeking medical attention
~From the comparison of those who delayed seeking medical attention and those who sought medical attention immediately~
Title
Why is it that some people notice abnormalities in their breasts but delay seeking medical attention?
Key words
breast cancer patients, delay in seeking medical attention, reasons
Lead
The background of breast cancer patients who noticed abnormalities in their breasts but delayed seeking medical attention was clarified. The result showed that the patients were worried and scared about it but prioritized what they had to do in their immediate lives.
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- Namiji Tokunaga開く
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Title
People feel less stressed and more secure when their bodies are covered with a blanket.
Lead
Nurses cover the patient's body with a blanket during care so that the patient can receive nursing care with peace of mind. The effects of protection by a blanket on a person's body and mind were examined. The results showed that protection by a blanket had the effects of relieving psychological stress and providing a sense of security.
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- Naoko Morisaki開く
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Title
Swallowing ability of elderly people in need of nursing care improves their quality of life
Lead
A survey was conducted on the ability to swallow food and drinks and the quality of life of elderly people in need of nursing care. It was found that 43% of the elderly in need of nursing care have a weakened ability to swallow and that those who retain their ability to swallow have a higher quality of life.
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- Miki Higaonna開く
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Title
Development of an assessment chart for nurses to examine the risk of falls among hospitalized patients
Lead
A chart to assess (collect and analyze information) the risk of falls was developed, and two nurses conducted assessments for 114 hospitalized patients. The agreement among the nurses was good, with "almost full" or "sufficient" agreement on 21 of the 23 items, but the items on elimination and cognitive function required improvement.
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- Hiroaki Murata開く
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Title
What nursing support is required for patients who use a mask-type mechanical ventilator for treatment? -Analysis of the causes for acute respiratory failure patients to discontinue noninvasive positive pressure ventilation-
Lead
The purpose of this study was to clarify the factors that inhibit and promote the continuation of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV), including the perceptions of patients undergoing NPPV, which uses a mask to assist breathing, without insertion of a tube into the trachea.
As a result of the study, it was found that nursing interventions paying attention to patients' perceptions such as "insomnia" and "awareness of the need" can lead to the promotion of continuation of NPPV.
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- Shiho Ikemata開く
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Title
Changes in mind and behavior of people with dementia through the use of muscle relaxation techniques
Lead
Symptoms of dementia include memory impairment, anxiety, and excitement. The study found that continuous use of muscle relaxation techniques in people with dementia was effective in reducing the occurrence of symptoms such as "anxiety" and " excitement."
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