The shared governance literature contains numerous examples of how to design and implement nursing shared governance models. However, there is a major gap between design/implementation and a change in culture. A change in nursing culture will support viability of this governance model.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a relatively new condition of unknown etiology. Research suggests that psychosocial factors such as perceived social support, life stress, and acculturation may significantly influence individuals who are prone to CFS. For 57 Chinese American individuals initially diagnosed with CFS, those who recovered after one year reported lower levels of life stress than those who did not recover.
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