Criteria for clinical information technology device selection: what do nurse executives need to know?

Hospital and healthcare's "most wired" organizations were surveyed to determine the evaluative criteria in the selection of bedside devices for clinical documentation. Ranked results of the characteristics are presented. Results can be used to inform nurse executives about selection criteria to consider.

Point-of-care technology supports bedside documentation.

As the conversion to an electronic health record intensifies, the question of which data-entry device works best in what environment and situation is paramount. Specifically, what is the best mix of equipment to purchase and install on clinical units based on staff preferences and budget constraints? The authors discuss their evaluation of stationary personal computers, workshops on wheels, and handheld tablets related to timeliness of data entry and their use of focus groups to ascertain the pros/cons of data-entry devices and staff preferences. An assessment of the implications for costs related to the timeliness of data entry is also presented.

Collegiate rowing crew performance varies by morningness-eveningness.

During adolescence and early adulthood, most humans are predisposed developmentally, both biologically and socially, toward evening/night activity. The morningness-eveningness (M-E) tendency to be an evening-preferring (E-type) rather than a morning-preferring (M-type) or intermediate/neither (N-type) "chronotype" may affect athletic performance at various times of day. This study evaluated M-E effects on rowing performance of an intact, experienced, university club crew with near-daily early morning (0500-0700 hours) and late afternoon (1630-1800 hours) training schedules.

Nursing care after a shoulder arthroplasty.

Shoulder arthroplasties are not performed as often as hip and knee arthroplasties. Therefore, the comfort level of caring for these patients may vary amongst nurses. This article will discuss the various types of shoulder arthroplasties, and the postoperative care required for these patients including physical assessment skills, sling management, postural maintenance, activity and range of motion restrictions, and pain management.

A prospective outcome evaluation of arthroscopic Bankart repairs: minimum 2-year follow-up.

Background: Arthroscopic treatment of anterior shoulder dislocation has become possible through improvements in instruments and techniques.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate results of arthroscopic Bankart repairs at a minimum 2-year follow-up for patients with histories of shoulder dislocation and an anterior-inferior labral tear at the time of diagnostic arthroscopy.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

Seasonal rhythms of menarche in the United States: correlates to menarcheal age, birth age, and birth month.

Purpose: To examine the seasonality of menarche in a large sample of women from the United States.

Methods: Retrospective data were collected on month of birth and menarche, age of menarche, and latitude and altitude of residence from a sample of approximately 3,000 U.S.