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P K Keyser

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PubMed1996

Menstrual synchronization: a qualitative study.

Previous scientific studies documenting the objective existence of a coming together of the onset of menstrual cycles between or among women do not discuss the subjective meaning of the experience of menstrual synchronization from the perspective of women studied. This article discusses a phenomenologic study, based on 13 taped interviews and 2 written follow-up interviews, with women aged 25 to 46. Data were analyzed using a qualitative, naturalistic method along with a computer program. The analysis focused on the lived experience of menstrual synchronization. Four themes with respective subthemes emerged, producing descriptions of menstrual synchronization. The descriptions discovered can assist nurses to understand the holistic aspects of this everyday experience of women and to design effective strategies and techniques to help women gain knowledge about their cycle functions, promote healthy attitudes toward menstruation as a process, and acknowledge and honor this natural, healthy aspect of their menstrual cycle.

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PubMed1992

The relationship of ideology to developing community health nursing theory.

Ideology plays a major role in developing theory, guiding education, and directing practice in nursing. This study investigated the opinions of community health nurse educators regarding specific elements of community health nursing ideology and its relationship to the educators' opinions about the appropriateness of existing theory for professional use. The majority of participants agreed that a specific set of beliefs can be called a community health nursing ideology. Covariant factor analysis indicated that it is not a undimensional, internally consistent single set of beliefs or values, but rather is a set of two types of values, one focusing on the individual and the other on society. Individually oriented beliefs were positively related to satisfaction with existing theory. Socially oriented beliefs were negatively related to satisfaction with existing theory, but the relationship was not statistically significant. Anyone engaged in developing community health nursing theory would do well to consider which ideologic model is undergirding the process.

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After Cruzan: the "values base" to advance directives.

Technologic advances produce ethical quandaries for health care professionals and the public. Often difficult decisions must be made about treatment. In light of the 1990 U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Nancy Cruzan, health care decisions surrounding life-sustaining treatment may be affected. National attention is refocused on advance directives (the living will and durable power of attorney for health care decisions). This article considers the possible need for additional "clear and convincing" evidence of the patient's wishes regarding these directives. Included is a Value History Form that provides an avenue of expression for patient values and beliefs.

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Ethical issues in informed consent and ECT.

TOPIC: Ethical concerns of nurses involved with electroconvulsive therapy. SOURCE: The principles of autonomy and beneficence are explored in light of a client situation. PURPOSE: To equip psychiatric nurses with the knowledge needed to make ethical decisions. CONCLUSION: Greater emphasis must be placed on ethical principles that guide the practice of psychiatric nursing.

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