Essay Instructions: Write a paper (1,500-2,000 words) in which you analyze and appraise each of the (15) articles identified below. Pay particular attention to evidence that supports the problem, issue, or deficit, and your proposed solution.
"Sample Format for Review of Literature
Organize your analysis of each article using the following sample format:
Cioffi, J., Purcal, N., & Arundell, F. (2005). ?A pilot study to investigate the effect
of a simulation strategy on the clinical decision making of midwifery students.?
Journal of Nursing Education, 44(3), 131-134.
(Summarize each section in 1-2 paragraphs.)
1) Summary of Article:
2) Research Elements: Design, Methods, Population, Strengths, Limitations:
3) Outcome(s): Research Results:
4) Significance to Nursing and Patient Care . An abstract is not required.
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Academic Journal
Observation results of handwashing by health-care workers in a neonatal intensive care unit.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Caglar S; Yildiz S; Savaser S; International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2010 Apr; 16 (2): 132-7 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 1322-7114 PMID: 20487058
Subjects: Handwashing; Nurses; Physicians; Adult: 19-44 years; Female; Male
Database: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Add to folder Cited References: (24)
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Academic Journal
School Nurse Inspections Improve Handwashing Supplies.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Ramos, Mary M.; Schrader, Ronald; Trujillo, Rebecca; Blea, Mary; Greenberg, Cynthia; Journal of School Health, 2011 Jun; 81 (6): 355-8 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0022-4391 PMID: 21592131
Subjects: School Health Nursing; Handwashing; Materials Management; Nursing Role; Communicable Diseases; Toilet Facilities; Child: 6-12 years; Adolescent: 13-18 years; Male; Female
Database: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Add to folder Cited References: (11)
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Hand hygiene among nurses in Turkey: opinions and practices.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Akyol AD; Journal of Clinical Nursing, 2007 Mar; 16 (3): 431-7 (journal article - research, tables/charts) ISSN: 0962-1067 PMID: 17335518
Subjects: Cross Infection; Handwashing; Nurse Attitudes; Nursing Staff, Hospital; Professional Compliance; Adult: 19-44 years
Database: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Add to folder Cited References: (38) Times Cited in this Database: (3)
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Hand hygiene practices in adult versus pediatric intensive care units at a university hospital before and after intervention.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Hussein R; Khakoo R; Hobbs G; Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2007 Jun-Jul; 39 (6-7): 566-70 (journal article) ISSN: 0036-5548 PMID: 17577819
Subjects: Handwashing; Health Personnel; Intensive Care Units; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Female; Male
Database: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Add to folder Times Cited in this Database: (1)
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Preventing the spread of acute respiratory viral infections.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Gould D; Drey N; Nursing Standard, 2009 Oct 7-13; 24 (5): 44-9 (journal article) ISSN: 0029-6570 PMID: 19899337
Subjects: Respiratory Tract Infections; Respiratory Tract Infections; Virus Diseases; Virus Diseases
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Add to folder Cited References: (29) Times Cited in this Database: (1)
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Behavior-change interventions to improve hand-hygiene practice: a review of alternatives to education.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Wilson, Sarah; Jacob, Casey J.; Powell, Douglas; Critical Public Health, 2011 Mar; 21 (1): 119-27 (journal article - review) ISSN: 0958-1596
Subjects: Handwashing; Hygiene; Health Behavior; Professional Compliance; Cross Infection
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Add to folder Times Cited in this Database: (1)
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Add to folder Cited References: (41)
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Academic Journal
Using an aseptic technique to reduce the risk of infection... art & science clinical skills: 10.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Hart S; Nursing Standard, 2007 Aug 1-7; 21 (47): 43-8 (journal article - tables/charts) ISSN: 0029-6570 PMID: 17824454
Subjects: Asepsis; Handwashing; Infection Control
Database: CINAHL Plus with Full Text
Add to folder Cited References: (30) Times Cited in this Database: (9)
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ENT in primary care: part 3: upper respiratory tract infection.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Warren E; Practice Nurse, 2008 Apr 25; 35 (8): 36, 38-9 (journal article - pictorial) ISSN: 0953-6612
Subjects: Common Cold; Respiratory Tract Infections
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Strategies for prevention of RSV nosocomial infection.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Groothuis J; Bauman J; Malinoski F; Eggleston M; Journal of Perinatology, 2008 May; 28 (5): 319-23 (journal article - review, tables/charts) ISSN: 0743-8346 PMID: 18368056
Subjects: Cross Infection; Respiratory Syncytial Viruses
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Add to folder Times Cited in this Database: (2)
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Outside in.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Newnham D; Nursing Standard, 2009 Jan 28-Feb 3; 23 (21): 26-7 (journal article - brief item) ISSN: 0029-6570 PMID: 19248446
Subjects: Handwashing
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Outside in.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Newnham D; Nursing Standard, 2008 Oct 29-Nov 4; 23 (8): 24-5 (journal article - brief item) ISSN: 0029-6570
Subjects: Handwashing
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Handwashing campaign to include all hospital staff.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Nursing Standard, 2009 Apr 1-7; 23 (30): 11 (journal article - brief item) ISSN: 0029-6570
Subjects: Personnel, Health Facility
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Adoption of measures of the precaution in the teaching care practice by health care workers team: perceptions and limitations.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Oliveira AC; Lucas TC; Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing, 2008; 7 (3): 1 (journal article - research) ISSN: 1676-4285
Subjects: Cross Infection; Health Personnel; Infection Control; Staff Development
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Weighing of soap dispenser bags sees staff handwashing rates soar.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Snow T; Nursing Standard, 2008 Jun 11-17; 22 (40): 11 (journal article - pictorial) ISSN: 0029-6570
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Patient campaigner calls for TV cameras to check handwashing.Full Text Available
(includes abstract); Parish C; Nursing Standard, 2008 May 28-Jun 3; 22 (38): 6 (journal article - pictorial) ISSN: 0029-6570
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MY SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS HAND HYGIENE