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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to understand the life of newly appointed professors of nursing by exploring the meaning and essence of their academic work and life experience.
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PURPOSE: This study was aimed at identifying levels of compliance of patients with metabolic syndrome and the factors influencing their compliance.
METHODS: Data were collected from patients with metabolic syndrome at...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influences of body mass index (BMI), mindfulness and self-esteem on reported body image among university students.
METHODS: Data were collected through...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the reported patterns of sexuality and life satisfaction of the elderly.
METHODS: Study participants were 490 older than 60 years of age...
PURPOSE: The study was done to identify factors influencing the quality of life of elderly in non-paid or paid assisted living facilities.
METHODS: Data were collected by questionnaires from 634 elderly...
PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify depression and its predictors among Korean community-dwelling elderly with mild cognitive impairment.
METHODS: Secondary data analyses of the data collected by the "Study on tailored...
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to contribute on nursing practice for elderly people by identifying the effects of hand moxibustion and hand press pellet therapy on the alleviation of constipation.
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PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, correct metered dose inhaler (MDI) use and compliance with self management among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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PURPOSE: A study was designed to compare heart rate variability (HVR) of older adults with postprandial hypotension (PPH) with older adults with no PPH.
METHODS: The samples were community-dwelling older adults...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to verify the effects of gum chewing temporalis muscle exercise on masticatory discomforts after craniotomy.
METHODS: Data collection was performed from July 10 to...
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to test hand hygiene behavior model of hospital nurses, based on theory of planned behavior.
METHODS: Data were collected from 253 nurses from four...