Holistic healing methods positively advance patient care
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Natural, patient-centered environments are helpful to healthcare as they address the spiritual, social and emotional needs of the patient. Some of the concepts that can be considered and implemented in a healthcare facility include eliminate or control noise, increase family participation and recognize and integrate staff needs.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2006
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Genomics meets nursing practice
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Nurses must accept genomics as a reality of practice, develop an understanding of both the promises and pitfalls it holds for patients and practice, and learn how to adapt to its inevitable incursion into healthcare. Guidelines on how nurses can incorporate genetic and genomic information into their practice are presented.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2006
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Don't overlook "communication competence"
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A survey identifies listening, clear information, decision making, managing various interactions and empathy as the most valued communication skills essential for nurses. A nurse, who is a highly competent communicator, is vitally important for responsible, efficient and effective patient care.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2007
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