Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has been used in a variety of healthcare settings and studies to evaluate the potential patient benefits are warranted. This retrospective study measured the impact of AAT on the use of oral pain medications by adults after total joint replacement surgery. One group of patients received care in a hospital with an AAT program and the comparison group was in a hospital without an AAT program. Adult patient cohorts were matched on: age, gender, ethnicity, length of stay, and Diagnosis Related Group code for type of total joint replacement. Pain medication doses, converted into morphine equivalent daily doses (MEDD), were compared. Pain medication use was significantly less in the AAT group: 15.32 mg vs. 21.16 (t (119) = 2.72, p = 0.007). The effectiveness of AAT in decreasing the need for pain medication and its effect on patient well-being in the post-operative period and in other settings deserves further study.
In 2006, the Transcultural Nursing Society created a business plan with a firm commitment to social change and the support of human rights. One of the primary goals of the plan was to seek recognition from the United Nations as a Human Rights Organization. As a first step in articulating this goal, the board of trustees of TCNS tasked a small group of Transcultural Nursing Scholars to develop a position statement. This article is the culmination of the collaborative task force's efforts to define how TCNS seeks the fulfillment of human rights for people of all cultures worldwide.
Background
Nursing faculty orientations vary in length, content, and comprehensiveness; this may influence faculty effectiveness and retention.
Purpose
This review was conducted to identify essential elements for nursing faculty orientation and to develop an orientation checklist and index of mentor-mentee responsibilities.
Methods
An integrative review was conducted using the Ganong approach. The search generated 48 articles that met the inclusion criteria and were evaluated and interpreted.
Results
Essential elements for nursing faculty orientation were identified. Both a comprehensive orientation checklist that encompasses academic culture, teaching, scholarship, and service and an index of mentor-mentee responsibilities were created based on the evidence.
Conclusion
Formal orientation to the academic setting assists nursing faculty through their transition. A comprehensive checklist helps the mentor and mentee to track progress. Addressing the needs of new faculty may result in improved nurse faculty satisfaction, productivity, and retention while producing better student outcomes.
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