A Pressure-Based Model of IV Fluid Therapy Kinetics.

The kinetics of intravenous (IV) fluid therapy and how it affects the movement of fluids within humans and animals is an ongoing research topic. Clinical researchers have in the past used a mathematical model adopted from pharmacokinetics that attempts to mimic these kinetics. This linear model is based on the ideas that the body tries to maintain fluid levels in various compartments at some baseline targets and that fluid movement between compartments is driven by differences between the actual volumes and the targets.

Purchasing Behavior, Setting, Pricing, Family: Determinants of School Lunch Participation.

Despite growing school lunch availability in Germany, its utilization is still low, and students resort to unhealthy alternatives. We investigated predictors of school lunch participation and reasons for nonparticipation in 1215 schoolchildren. Children reported meal habits, parents provided family-related information (like socioeconomic status), and anthropometry was conducted on-site in schools.

And yet Again: Having Breakfast Is Positively Associated with Lower BMI and Healthier General Eating Behavior in Schoolchildren.

Given the high prevalence of childhood overweight, school-based programs aiming at nutritional behavior may be a good starting point for community-based interventions. Therefore, we investigated associations between school-related meal patterns and weight status in 1215 schoolchildren. Anthropometry was performed on-site in schools.

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Communicating Expectations: Developing a Rubric for Peer Reviewers.

The peer-review process is a form of self-regulation by qualified members of the profession to evaluate works done by one or more individuals. However, without a clear structure, the peer-review process can be problematic. Rubrics have been shown to increase peer reviewer satisfaction and author compliance, but only when they convey clear and specific descriptions for task-specific criteria.

Implementing a Transition-to-Practice Program for Novice Clinical Nurse Specialists: A Pilot Project.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of a transition-to-practice program on job satisfaction among novice clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) in the US Air Force.

Program Description: A needs assessment was conducted among currently practicing Air Force CNSs (n = 30) to establish the necessity for a transition-to-practice program. Newly graduated CNSs (n = 8) were paired with experienced CNS mentors and met every 2 weeks for 2 months to discuss progress on the CNS core competencies.

Empowerment of front-line leaders in an online learning, certificate programme.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of an online learning, certificate programme for front-line nurse leaders' sense of empowerment.

Background: Front-line leaders play a crucial role in health care. Current training is often inadequate.

Exploring, defining, and illustrating a concept: Structural and psychological empowerment in the workplace.

Aim: The aim of this concept analysis is to clarify the meaning and relationship of psychological and structural empowerment.

Background: Empowerment is linked to positive organizational and individual constructs and outcomes. Improving the work environment may assist in sustaining a fragile and essential workforce.