Compelling evidence exists that conflict and communication problems occur between nursing home staff and family members of residents. However, few interventions have been documented that simultaneously address the needs of both groups. The Partners in Caregiving program was created to train staff and family members in communication techniques and conflict resolution skills. Through a joint meet...

This current qualitative study analyzed treatment-staff perceptions of the advantages and weaknesses Israeli’s primary prison-based drug rehabilitation program, as implemented in Hermon Prison Israel. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 social workers recovery mentors who worked therapists during research period. The analysis showed that main described program was varied (included...

Effective communication and teamwork have been identified in the literature as key enablers of patient safety. The SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) process has proven to be an effective communication tool in acute care settings to structure high-urgency communications, particularly between physicians and nurses; however, little is known of its effectiveness in other setting...

THE DISCOTHEQUE FIRE IN GOTHENBURG 1998 A TRAGEDY AMONG TEENAGERS A re disaster in 1998 in Gothenburg, Sweden, killed 63 teenagers and wounded 213. The re, caused by an act of arson perpetrated by a local youth, started in the basement of an overcrowded discotheque and had devastating consequences. The rescue work by other youths, re ghters, police, and medical staff was prompt although con...

OBJECTIVES To estimate the degree of incorporation of cardiac rehabilitation in the Spanish National Health Service, to describe the characteristics of the programs, and to report on the opinions of those responsible for them regarding their progress. PATIENTS AND METHOD Cardiac rehabilitation centers were identified from different sources. A questionnaire which included items about coverage,...

BACKGROUND For most patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, dealing with the adjustment and rehabilitation after treatment can be overwhelming. There is a significant need for expert educational and counseling support, especially for the patient with a new ostomy. This pilot study describes acute care oncology staff nurses' knowledge about and attitudes toward providing direct ostomy care su...