iosr-JNHS   Volume-6 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2017

Abstract: Leadership behavior affects nurses' performance and satisfaction especially in high stressful environment such as the pediatric hospitals. Aim: The study aimed to assess the leadership behaviors as perceived by pediatric nurses and its effect on their satisfaction and performance. Methods: A descriptive correlational design is utilized for the current study, the study carried out in three settings Cairo University Specialized Pediatric Hospital, Egypt, Hail general hospital, and King Khalid general hospital, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Non-probability sampling; a purposeful sample of 126 nurses who fulfill the inclusion criteria. Three study tools were used to collect the study data Leader Behavior Description Questionnaire, Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire short form, and clinical performance rating scale, ethical considerations were ensured.............

Keywords: Job satisfaction, leadership behaviors, neonatal intensive care units, pediatric medical surgical wards, pediatric nurses, performance.

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Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate utilization health belief model to enhance the preventive health behavior about osteoporosis among young-adult females. Design: A quasi-experimental Pre& Post design. Sample type: Purposive sampling was applied. Setting: The study was carried out at gynecology clinic in Mansoura University hospital on 60 females in a period from October to December 2016. Tools: Self-administered Questionnaire, Osteoporosis Knowledge Test (OKT), Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (OHBS) and Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale (OSES)..............

Keywords: Health Belief Model (HBM), Preventive health behavior, Osteoporosis, Younger-Adult Females

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Abstract: This integrative review is aimed at identifying the experiences of mental health patients as well as the perception of health care professionals caring for them with regard to understanding medication adherence and overall treatment using the Recovery Model.The rationale is based on placing increasing emphasis on the Recovery Model; requiring the health care system to provide care based on individual needs. The current trend is for care to seek to promote empowerment and social inclusion.The review further strives to provide insight into how the service users experience care and support in order to assess the extent at which the elements..............

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Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis is accepted as a major public health concern. It is one of the foremost causes of chronic disability in older adults worldwide. Objective: To investigate the relationship between pain intensity, body mass index and psychological status among geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methodology: a cross-sectional descriptive research design was used. Seventy- five geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis were selected from the orthopedic outpatient clinic of EL Hadara Orthopedic and Traumatology University Hospital. Four instruments were used to collect the data; Health profile of the geriatric patients with knee osteoarthritis structured interview schedule, The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale- short form, and Beck Anxiety Inventory...............

Keywords: Anxiety, Body mass index, Depression, Knee osteoarthritis, Pain

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