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B Faherty

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PubMed1992

The development and testing of an instrument to measure self-efficacy in individuals with epilepsy.

The purpose of this study was to develop and test an instrument to measure self-efficacy in persons with epilepsy. With Bandura's self-efficacy theory serving as the conceptual basis for instrument development, the study was divided into two phases, an instrument development phase and a reliability and validity assessment phase. In phase one, self-efficacy and epilepsy literature along with discussions with epilepsy patients served as sources for item derivation. A panel of experts reviewed the instrument for content validity. In phase two, testing of the instrument for reliability and validity was done using different groups of epilepsy patients. Reliability coefficients ranged from .81 for test-retest reliability to .93 for internal consistency. A strong positive correlation between self-efficacy and social support (r = .48, p less than .001) and between self-efficacy and self-management (r = .50, p less than .001) provided evidence to support the construct validity of the instrument.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

Chronic blepharitis: easy clinical interventions for a common problem.

Poor hygienic practices exacerbate blepharitis and impede successful resolution. Contact lens management and use of cosmetics are two frequent areas where simple interventions yield good results. Symptoms may include irritation, itching, burning, tearing, photophobia, and foreign body sensation. Treatment is the same for all causes and has the goal of removing offending irritants.

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PubMed1991

Cognitive-perceptual factors associated with antiepileptic medication compliance.

The purpose of this study was to determine if selected cognitive-perceptual variables discriminated between individuals who complied with antiepileptic medication therapy and those who did not. Individuals attending an epilepsy clinic and meeting specified criteria were asked to participate. Data from 64 individuals--39 who were classified as compliant and 25 noncompliant--were analyzed using discriminant analysis. The findings revealed that intimacy/assistance, social integration/affirmation of worth, unpredictability, and ambiguity were helpful in discriminating compliant from noncompliant individuals.

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Why bother getting certified?

Certification is an important credential for the home healthcare nurse. Expertise in specific areas of nursing practice is documented by peers, thus attesting to the professional's expertise and qualifications. Home healthcare nurses should be encouraged to become certified in their area of practice and to educate their clients and colleagues about the importance of national certification.

American Nurses' Association↗
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Chronic blepharitis: easy nursing interventions for a common problem.

1. Blepharitis is a chronic, usually bilateral, inflammation of the eyelid margins. It is a lifelong condition, difficult to eradicate, and requires constant vigilance to restrain its irritating manifestations. 2. Treatment includes elimination of the scale caking the eyelids and eyebrows; removal of the offending bacteria, the materials they grow on, and the debris they leave; and healing the affected areas. 3. Scrupulous eye hygiene along with good handwashing habits will keep most cases of blepharitis under control. Contact lens wearers must be careful of cross-contamination between eye, lens, lens solutions, or lens cases, and cosmetics should be used properly and with care.

Blepharitis↗