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M K Crabtree

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PubMed1988

Health and health behavior of persons with chronic cardiovascular disease.

Health conceptions, perceived health status and health behaviors were compared for 58 adults; 29 with cardiovascular disease and 29 who were healthy. Data were collected by interview. Results indicated similarities in health conceptions and behaviors for the two groups. The cardiovascular patients perceived themselves less healthy overall but when health status was subdivided into dimensions, they perceived themselves less healthy on the clinical dimension only. They were equally healthy on the functional, adaptive, and eudaimonistic (self-actualization) dimensions. These findings underscore the necessity of viewing health within a broader context when providing health care to individuals with chronic disease.

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A collaborative approach to nursing research: Part I, The process.

Although many nurse practitioners may be interested in documenting aspects of their practice through research, resource and time constraints can limit the opportunity. Collaboration can be a practical and rewarding approach to making research feasible for clinicians. Under the auspices of a professional nursing organization, a group of San Francisco Bay area nurse practitioners conducted a survey designed primarily to increase membership in their organization. This article details the process by which the research was conducted and serves as a guide for clinicians about to undertake a similar project.

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A collaborative approach to nursing research: Part II, The findings. A profile of San Francisco Bay area nurse practitioners and their needs.

A collaborative research project conducted by nurse practitioners (NPs) was undertaken to establish a profile of NPs practicing in the San Francisco Bay area. The profile consisted of information regarding educational preparation, certification, employment status, salary, and practice characteristics. A mail survey of all Bay area NPs was implemented to obtain the information used in program planning and membership recruitment for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Interest Group of Region 12 of the California Nurses' Association. The results revealed the types of programs desired and common barriers to participation. Based on these findings, changes were made in the program format and offerings to make the organization more responsive to the needs of NPs.

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