A large number of clinical research studies are conducted, including audits of patient data, observational studies, clinical trials and those based on laboratory analyses. While small studies can be published over a short time-frame, there needs to be a balance between those that can be performed quickly and those that should be based on more subjects and hence may take several years to complet...

BACKGROUND Despite evidence of benefits, integration of patient-centered communication in clinical practice is challenging. Interactive tailored patient assessment (ITPA) tools can contribute to a more patient-centered care approach. However, little research has examined the impact of such tools on nursing care once they have been implemented. OBJECTIVE To explore nurses' experiences of the b...

According to the socially embedded model of thriving at work, employees thrive (i.e., experience a sense vitality and learning), when they can engage in agentic work behaviours. In this study, we first examine whether strengths use be seen as an behaviour that contributes thriving. Second, investigate degree which colleagues recognize each other’s boosts positive relationship between Third, pro...

normal 0 false false false en-us x-none ar-sa microsoftinternetexplorer4 introduction: patients’ decision-making and legal capacity are major factors of informed consent considered as a basis of medical ethics. this study aimed to determine the undergoing surgery inpatients capacity to sign the consent form and admission clerks’ performance in taking the form in teaching hospitals in kashan. me...

patient-centered model of care (pcmc) is a philosophy and mindset that requires a high level of commitment and significant adjustments in organizational structures. the patient-centered care (pcc) concept is based upon communication and involvement of both patients and their families in the treatment options and the potential outcome, thus empowering the patient and family. the pcc is a quality...

background: the implementation of patient education within a hospital is a difficult task that plays a key role in improving and controlling diseases and providing quality healthcare services. objective: the current study evaluated the effect of patient education on the quality of nursing care and inpatient satisfaction in surgical wards of selected hospitals in isfahan, iran. methods: this qua...

Despite increased advocacy for patient safety and several large-scale programs designed to reduce preventable harm, most notably surgical checklists, recent data evaluating entire health systems suggests that we are no further ahead in improving patient safety and that hospital complications are no less frequent now than in the 1990s. We suggest that the failure to systematically measure patien...