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Nursing Faculty Attitudes, Knowledge and Practice of Therapeutic Touch: Author: Hughes, Lynn Janine; Date: 2005-08-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Therapeutic touch is increasingly recognized as a nursing intervention that complements traditional medical carE. Few studies specifically address nursing faculty perspectives on therapeutic touch and whether faculty include therapeutic touch theory or skills content in courses they teach. The purpose of this study was to describe nursing faculty attitudes, knowledge and practice of therapeutic touch. In addition, barriers to practicing or teaching therapeutic touch were identified. A survey (n=23) of nursing faculty teaching undergraduate students was conducted in a university-based nursing p...; Download File | View full details

Environmental Services and Policies Related to Rest Breaks for Night Nurses in Montana Hospitals: Author: Kellam, Anita Marie; Date: 2008-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: The nurses who work at night in acute care and critical access hospitals often must cope with a decreased amount of sleep, increased fatigue, and disruption of multiple physiological circadian rhythms. There is increased demand and rigor placed on night nurses in acute care adding to overall stress and demands on the nurse's ability to function safely and accurately. Simple environmental changes related to rest breaks, naps, and environmental services (work areas, break areas, eating facilities) can optimize the working environment and facilitate the nurse’s self care during the chal...; Download File | View full details

A description of sleep patterns and sleep hygiene practices for adults in cardiac rehabilitation programs in Southern Montana: Author: Barker, Tina Marie; Date: 2009-05-15; Program: Nursing; Abstract: Despite the importance of coronary heart disease (CHD) as a major health problem and cardiac rehabilitation as a means of secondary prevention, no previous studies have been found which describe sleep patterns and sleep hygiene practices in this population. Sleep is essential for mental and physical well being and good sleep hygiene practices promote high quality sleep. Poor sleep quality can increase the risk of a myocardial infarction in persons with CHD. The purpose of this descriptive study was to describe sleep patterns and practices of adults diagnosed with CHD and participating in a car...; Download File | View full details