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B Pieper

Publications and source records attributed to B Pieper.

At least 55 records · Page 3Linked to original sources
PubMed1989

Inventing urine incontinence devices for women.

Nurses have long been aware of the devastating effects of urinary incontinence on women. Although women may find diapers, pads and protective clothing valuable protection, there are few options for a continuous wear, external urine incontinence device (EUID). Inventors have attempted to develop an EUID since ancient times; the first United States patent for an EUID was awarded in 1949. The purpose of this paper is to review technological considerations for development of an external urinary incontinence device for women. Patents and products illustrate the considerations.

Equipment Design↗
PubMed1986

Identifying discharge concerns. A study.

This study demonstrated that patients who underwent a cholecystectomy or herniorrhaphy were able to identify concerns about discharge before going home. Knowing patients' discharge concerns may help the nurse plan their discharge education which in turn might help them cope with postoperative problems at home. Because a nonprobability small sample was used, the application of this study is limited; nevertheless, there is a great need to explore patients' discharge concerns. With the increased incidence of ambulatory surgery, there is limited time for discharge planning, making it even more critical to research patients' perceptions of discharge.

Adult↗
PubMed1984

[Growth studies of SMR bulls under different feeding conditions. 4. Nutrient and energy retention in the body].

In long-term feeding experiments with bulls of the species Holstein-Friesians, the relation between live weight development and nutrient and energy retention was investigated on a high, medium and low level of feeding intensity. For this purpose a total of 206 animals was butchered at the ages 0, 4, 9, 12, 15, 16.5 and 18 months and the complete bodies were analysed. This showed that fat retention was considerably more influenced by the feeding intensity than protein retention. On the basis of the same body weight the energy content per kg live weight gain is not constant but increases with the growing feeding intensity.

Age Factors↗
PubMed1984

[Growth studies of Holstein-Friesian bulls under different conditions of feeding intensity. 5. Derivation of energy requirement values].

From two long-term individual feeding experiments with groups of differentiated feeding intensity, energy requirement values were derived which take into consideration live weight development and which are in accordance with the measurements of nutrient and energy retention. The suggested energy requirement values show big differences between the intensity levels. It follows from this that energy expenditure from a low to a high feeding intensity first decreases and then, at a very high performance, increases again.

Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena↗
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A study of persons undergoing outpatient gastrointestinal radiography.

A large proportion of the illnesses for which adults seek health care are disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. X-ray studies of the upper gastrointestinal tract and the barium enema are commonly ordered gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures. The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of upper gastrointestinal tract and barium enema x-ray studies on a person's sleep pattern, fatigue, anxiety, blood pressure, pulse, and perceived energy expenditure. Outpatients were assigned to established groups by their ordered x-ray procedure (i.e. barium enema [n = 36], upper gastrointestinal tract x-ray procedure [n = 31], or nonpreparation procedure [n = 36]). Persons who were undergoing a barium enema rated sleep significantly poorer, awakened a greater number of times during the night, and perceived greater energy expenditure during the procedure. This study has implications for the teaching and safety of patients who are undergoing gastrointestinal radiography. The study needs to be expanded to include hospitalized patients, persons with stomas, and persons who are undergoing other gastrointestinal diagnostic procedures such as endoscopic examinations.

Adult↗
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An external urine-collection device for women: a clinical trial.

Urinary incontinence imposes physical, social, and economic hardships on those who face it. For many, pads and diapers are invaluable. Many types of condom catheters are available for men, but there are few similar devices for women. For the past 10 years, we have been developing an external urine-collection device for women. This device adheres between the labia to surround the urethra. The purposes of this first, descriptive clinical trial were (1) to examine the device for fit, urine containment, maintenance of vulvar skin integrity, and comfort; and (2) to describe microorganism changes to urine and periurethral and vaginal tissue in women wearing the device.

Adult↗
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Basics of critiquing a research article.

Critiquing research papers helps a nurse remain current in the scientific literature. The critic examines the paper for components of the research process, i.e., literature review, methodology, results, and discussions. Nurses can enhance their reading of research by reading more research papers, participating in group critique sessions, participating in the research process, and contacting the researcher with questions as necessary.

Humans↗
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Persons who have stomas: violent injury versus disease.

Victims of violence may have injuries that necessitate the construction of stomas. The purposes of this retrospective study were to (1) describe demographic and perioperative variables for persons who had fecal stomas as a result of violent injury and (2) to compare these variables with those for persons who had stoma construction because of disease. Medical records of 44 persons who had stoma construction performed at a level I trauma center were reviewed. Victims of violence (n = 26) were generally young, black men with minimal income and no health insurance. Stomas were primarily colostomies of varied construction. Incisions were left open to heal by second intention. Violent behavior is an important cause of injury-related disability in the United States. ET nurses have important roles in teaching, in providing emotional support, and in participating in discharge planning for a patient who has a stoma that is a result of violent injury.

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