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A branch network of affiliate hospitals has been providing home care services to rural North Dakota residents successfully for a decade. Here's how this effective system meets the special challenges that a rural environment poses for hiring, training, scheduling, and supporting home care aides.
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Pessoal Técnico de Saúde/normas , Serviços de Cuidados Domésticos , Hospitais Rurais/organização & administração , Pessoal Técnico de Saúde/educação , Pessoal Técnico de Saúde/psicologia , Serviços de Cuidados Domésticos/organização & administração , Hospitais Rurais/economia , Capacitação em Serviço , North Dakota , Grupo Associado , Admissão e Escalonamento de Pessoal , População Rural , Apoio Social , Recursos HumanosRESUMO
Almost half of the accidental deaths of children are directly attributable to motor vehicle accidents, yet many children continue to ride unrestrained. This study was designed to determine if an educational program could increase preschool children's knowledge of car safety and improve their behavior when riding in cars. Knowledge scores increased significantly following the educational program, but the use of seat belts did not change markedly. Although young children can learn self-care skills in respect to seat belt use, they apparently need strong support and reinforcement from parents in their implementation.
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Educação em Saúde/normas , Cintos de Segurança , Ferimentos e Lesões/prevenção & controle , Acidentes de Trânsito , Pré-Escolar , Avaliação Educacional , Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde , Educação em Saúde/métodos , Humanos , Avaliação de Programas e Projetos de Saúde , AutocuidadoAssuntos
Alcoolismo , Desenvolvimento Infantil , Psicologia da Criança , Adolescente , Adulto , Criança , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Educação em Enfermagem , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , PaisRESUMO
Despite the fact that seat belts have been proved effective in reducing deaths and serious injuries, many pregnant women do not wear seat belts. A study was conducted to examine the seat belt practices of pregnant women. Of the 87 women who were interviewed, 40 reported using seat belts regularly during pregnancy. However, almost one-third of them did not adjust the belts properly for maximum protection. Older women and those with more education were more likely to use their seat belts routinely. Only 20 women recalled receiving information about seat belts during their pregnancies, but 48 women would have liked to receive more information.
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Gravidez , Cintos de Segurança , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Cintos de Segurança/efeitos adversosAssuntos
Criança Hospitalizada , Comunicação , Fala , Estresse Psicológico , Tato , Fatores Etários , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , Fatores SexuaisRESUMO
Little attention has been focused on the children of alcoholic families, and the few studies that have been conducted indicate that these children are at grave risk for developing long-lasting psychosocial and educational problems. Their self-esteem suffers as a result of constant conflict, inconsistency, and role confusion in the home, and it is also known that academic performance and the ability to develop positive peer relationships are also greatly affected. In an effort to determine the scope of this problem, 51 Iowa school nurses attending an Annual School Nurse Conference were queried about: a) their awareness of the problem, b) who should be responsible for intervening with these children, and c) what the role of the school nurse is in working with these youngsters. Based on their responses as well as findings in the literature, suggestions regarding appropriate nursing interventions are offered.