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K C Brown

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PubMed1991

Health locus of control and helpfulness of prayer.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between health locus of control and helpfulness of prayer as a direct-action coping mechanism in patients before having cardiac surgery. The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scales and the investigator-developed Helpfulness of Prayer Scale were issued to 100 subjects 1 day before cardiac surgery. Ninety-six subjects indicated that prayer was used as a coping mechanism in dealing with the stress of cardiac surgery, and 70 of these subjects gave it the highest possible rating on the Helpfulness of Prayer Scale. No relationship was found between health locus of control and helpfulness of prayer. Individuals of each locus orientation perceived prayer to be helpful. Findings suggest that prayer is perceived as a helpful, direct-action coping mechanism and warrants support by health personnel. It is recommended that further research explore the effect of prayer on patients' ability to cope with stressful situations.

Analysis of Variance↗
PubMed1990

National survey of infection control practitioners' educational needs.

The purpose of this study was to conduct a nationwide survey to determine the number of master's-prepared infection control practitioners (ICPs) and those eligible for admission to graduate programs. Continuing education needs also were assessed to determine whether they might best be met through formal education or in a continuing education format. ICPs at 3765 health care facilities listed by the American Hospital Association as having more than 100 beds were invited to participate, and 2197 usable responses were received. Respondents' perceived educational needs were categorized into the eight sections outlined by the Educational Committee of the Association for Practitioners in Infection Control (APIC). Whenever possible, demographic characteristics of subjects were compared with the findings of the 1976-1977 Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control; apparent shifts have occurred in age, basic educational preparation, and numbers of practitioners with advanced degrees. The major perceived educational needs of the respondents were in the areas of Management and Communication, followed by Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology and Statistics. Nationwide generalization of the results may be hampered by the skewed regional distribution of responses. ICPs, however, expressed a multiplicity of perceived educational needs in each of APIC's eight sections, which may indicate that many ICPs believe that their performance and effectiveness are hampered by knowledge deficits.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

A flexibility intervention to reduce the incidence and severity of joint injuries among municipal firefighters.

The present study of 469 municipal firefighters examined the effect of flexibility training on the incidence and severity of joint injuries. Both flexibility measures and costs (lost time and medical care costs) were investigated in this study. Significant differences were found in flexibility scores of the experimental and control subjects with overall flexibility increased in the experimental group. Although incidence of injury was not significantly different for the experimental and control groups, injuries sustained by the experimental group resulted in significantly less lost time costs. Findings indicate that the flexibility training program had a beneficial effect on reducing the severity and costs of joint injuries in this firefighter population.

Accidents, Occupational↗
PubMed1990

Cardiovascular disease risk factor reduction and the occupational health nurse.

The occupational health nurse should be attuned to issues and research regarding prevention of CVD. Risk reduction programs in industry should adhere to the recommendations of groups such as the Adult Treatment Panel of the National Cholesterol Education Program, the Joint National Committee on Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure, and the American Health Association. Despite significant reductions in CVD mortality, continued research is needed to further our knowledge of CVD risk factors among high risk populations.

Cardiovascular Diseases↗
PubMed1989

Otitis media. Incidence, duration, and hearing status.

The middle ear status and hearing sensitivity in 483 normal infants have been closely monitored as part of the Dallas Cooperative Project, University of Texas at Dallas, effort to assess the effect of early otitis media with effusion on speech and language development. At least one episode of otitis media with effusion occurred in 73.5% of the children between the ages of 6 and 18 months. Almost a quarter of these were discovered at "well-baby" checkups and were appropriately classified as "silent." The hearing levels, the methods of hearing assessment, and the implications of these data are described.

Hearing Loss, Conductive↗
PubMed1989

Strategic planning.

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Decision Making, Organizational↗
PubMed1989

The effect of progressive muscle relaxation on stress among clerical workers.

Stressors such as the lack of challenge and opportunities for advancement, and the inability to influence the organization help explain why clerical work is considered a demanding and stressful occupation. One stress management technique which may be effectively implemented on the job for clerical workers is progressive muscle relaxation. In primary prevention, nursing intervention strives to reduce the effects of harmful stress by identifying and assessing stressors and then implementing measures to strengthen lines of defense.

Adult↗